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Vaughn
Don't want you to think I was ignoring you, hadn't gotten out to the garage to take more pics.
Here is a shot of "the bracket" that hooks under the roof rack bars
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And here is a shot of the block of wood that fits between the bracket and the 2x4. The open mouth of the bracket faces forward since I thought the biggest risk to this whole idea was what might happen if I slammed on the breaks. The bracket is screwed and construction adhesive glued to the 2x4.
View attachment 5227 When I slide the block into the bracket I then secure it with a couple of drywall screws.
Yeah, I understand that it is a bit risky, but I think it is a WHOLE lot safer than my prior practice of tying sheets of ply to the roof rack.
Jay
Vaughn
Don't want you to think I was ignoring you, hadn't gotten out to the garage to take more pics.
Here is a shot of "the bracket" that hooks under the roof rack bars
View attachment 5226
And here is a shot of the block of wood that fits between the bracket and the 2x4. The open mouth of the bracket faces forward since I thought the biggest risk to this whole idea was what might happen if I slammed on the breaks. The bracket is screwed and construction adhesive glued to the 2x4.
View attachment 5227 When I slide the block into the bracket I then secure it with a couple of drywall screws.
Yeah, I understand that it is a bit risky, but I think it is a WHOLE lot safer than my prior practice of tying sheets of ply to the roof rack.
Jay
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