jamesledingham Posted November 20, 2006 Share Posted November 20, 2006 Any ideas on a roofrack for a truck cab? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LR90 Posted November 20, 2006 Share Posted November 20, 2006 Don't the military have something for that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoatBuoy Posted November 20, 2006 Share Posted November 20, 2006 Don't the military have something for that? Don't bother they look Cr@p. Especially if you stick a set of lights on them. They look like a basket you see on the front of those old 'shopper' bicycles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LR90 Posted November 20, 2006 Share Posted November 20, 2006 Ah, but you don't know my taste. Got an old freezer basket zip tied to the back of my shopper bike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoatBuoy Posted November 20, 2006 Share Posted November 20, 2006 Don't bother they look Cr@p. Especially if you stick a set of lights on them. They look like a basket you see on the front of those old 'shopper' bicycles. What ever takes yer fancy.... lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted November 20, 2006 Share Posted November 20, 2006 cant look any worse than a half length rack on a disco? they look like you mugged a metro owner for it. must admit i cant see the point though, its not like you'd get much in it? unless you make a cage that'd fit a hardtop with a rack built in. that could look rather good done right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoatBuoy Posted November 20, 2006 Share Posted November 20, 2006 cant look any worse than a half length rack on a disco? they look like you mugged a metro owner for it.must admit i cant see the point though, its not like you'd get much in it? unless you make a cage that'd fit a hardtop with a rack built in. that could look rather good done right. Tomb raider'esk if you like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesledingham Posted November 21, 2006 Author Share Posted November 21, 2006 Patriot Roofracks do exactly what I'm after...for £800! I'm sure I'd get what I paid for, but does anyone know of a cheaper alternative (Short of me fabricating one myself)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesledingham Posted November 21, 2006 Author Share Posted November 21, 2006 Or would my cheaper option be to buy and fit a hardtop, then buy a full roofrack for that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BogMonster Posted November 21, 2006 Share Posted November 21, 2006 Patriot Roofracks do exactly what I'm after...for £800! I'm sure I'd get what I paid for, but does anyone know of a cheaper alternative (Short of me fabricating one myself)? Brownchurch do a truck cab roof rack in their galvanised range. Pretty solidly made too - though if you are only bolting it to a truck cab the cab will break first anyway http://www.brownchurch.co.uk/heavyduty.html £185 + vat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmatt Posted November 21, 2006 Share Posted November 21, 2006 cant look any worse than a half length rack on a disco? they look like you mugged a metro owner for it.must admit i cant see the point though, its not like you'd get much in it? unless you make a cage that'd fit a hardtop with a rack built in. that could look rather good done right. I can, as James has probably read on another forum I'm also after one, When you have a 130 pick up loaded with logs and two tree surgeons with 2 boxes of kit each there is an awfull lot of point!!! lol 4 storage boxes would go nicely across a truckcab roof,. Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveG Posted November 22, 2006 Share Posted November 22, 2006 Or would my cheaper option be to buy and fit a hardtop, then buy a full roofrack for that? Would be cheaper.. Sides - about £50 for a decent plain pair Roof - Old smooth types are cheap for about £100, about for £150 for ribbed and up to £300 for a late model TD5 one with ribs pressed into shape. All in good condition. Rear Door - Hard to find used in anything by cr@p condition. £180 for new Add another £120 for seals, lock, securing bolts etc You can pick up the LR roof racks off ebay for about £100 So you are talking about £550 - £700, but your seat does go back further and you should be able to sell your truck cab for about £120-£200 depending on condition. Cheers Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesledingham Posted November 22, 2006 Author Share Posted November 22, 2006 I've been quoted £465 inc VAT by a certain salvage company in Glastonbury for sides, smooth top and door all in the right colour too and in good condition... That's including fixtures and fittings! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted November 22, 2006 Share Posted November 22, 2006 Sides - about £50 for a decent plain pairRoof - Old smooth types are cheap for about £100, about for £150 for ribbed and up to £300 for a late model TD5 one with ribs pressed into shape. All in good condition. Steve How much? My hardtop with windows was 30quid from a fellow forumeer Edited to add something useful - why not buy a cheap roof rack for a hardtop from ebay and chop the back off to suit your truckcab Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesledingham Posted November 22, 2006 Author Share Posted November 22, 2006 why not buy a cheap roof rack for a hardtop from ebay and chop the back off to suit your truckcab I need a full length... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BogMonster Posted November 22, 2006 Share Posted November 22, 2006 I need a full length... said the actress to the archbishop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orgasmic Farmer Posted November 22, 2006 Share Posted November 22, 2006 Have - one hard top in green with side windows and a few small dents Looking for - one truck cab in any condition to swap it for!!!!! Can throw in a dog guard too to sweeten the deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesledingham Posted November 22, 2006 Author Share Posted November 22, 2006 Have - one hard top in green with side windows and a few small dentsLooking for - one truck cab in any condition to swap it for!!!!! Can throw in a dog guard too to sweeten the deal. Is there a rear door in with that? I've got a tailgate (with a few dents) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted November 22, 2006 Share Posted November 22, 2006 I can, as James has probably read on another forum I'm also after one, When you have a 130 pick up loaded with logs and two tree surgeons with 2 boxes of kit each there is an awfull lot of point!!! lol 4 storage boxes would go nicely across a truckcab roof,.Matt ahh depends what your thinking of putting on the roof i guess. when i had one i used it for bulky but not heavy stuff. or logs when camping at tommys - boy does 2ft of wood on the roof make a disco unstable! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dew110CSW Posted November 22, 2006 Share Posted November 22, 2006 cant look any worse than a half length rack on a disco? they look like you mugged a metro owner for it Not really sure why but that has really cracked me up. I kinda agree, Cab roofracks look a little silly, but it's your landie and your choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmatt Posted November 22, 2006 Share Posted November 22, 2006 ahh depends what your thinking of putting on the roof i guess. when i had one i used it for bulky but not heavy stuff. or logs when camping at tommys - boy does 2ft of wood on the roof make a disco unstable! Exactly!! chainsaw kit is bulky and not particularly heavy will be the ideal solution when I've made my rack! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesledingham Posted November 22, 2006 Author Share Posted November 22, 2006 Perhaps the problem isn't as big as I first thought it was. Two normal roofbars on the gutter should do just fine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbocharger Posted November 22, 2006 Share Posted November 22, 2006 A mate has a full length rack on a truckcab - mounted on the cab itself and two ladders at the back. Very handy for lightweight but bulky stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesledingham Posted November 23, 2006 Author Share Posted November 23, 2006 A mate has a full length rack on a truckcab - mounted on the cab itself and two ladders at the back. Very handy for lightweight but bulky stuff. Where's it from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbocharger Posted November 23, 2006 Share Posted November 23, 2006 It's a Sodbury £5 special, with an extra ladder he found on the farm, and then some gentle attention from the welder to allow the tailgate to open. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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