Paula Posted June 2, 2018 Report Share Posted June 2, 2018 Has anyone put a gutter type roof rack on a Herald/Vitesse? I'm thinking of buying one just to use very occasionally. I've found one with one clamp onto the gutter each side and 4 rubber feet onto the roof. like the one pictured but smaller. Any horror stories? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted June 3, 2018 Report Share Posted June 3, 2018 The rubber pads had a reputation for marking the paint as they do make a good grab Maybe add a felt pad .?? Make sure it will sit between the roof contours Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted June 3, 2018 Report Share Posted June 3, 2018 I had a gutter mount type with six legs (previously used on a Ford Angia 104E estate) and it served well on my Herald Estate. There is not a lot of strength in the A/B/C pillars of a Herald, especially with rotted out bottoms of the C pillars, so I was a bit cautious when I used the rack to transport a Herald chassis, but nothing broke. I wish i had it now, but I binned it when that Estate went to the great garage i the sky. I used a rubber mounted boot rack on a Spitfire (occasionally) without problems. I'm in the market for an original S-T rack (Turn Left for Tangiers) if anyone has one? C. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paula Posted June 3, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2018 sounds good then! I'be bought this one. Looks very nice. Needs a little tlc. I might even paint it white to match the car. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ORIGINAL-CLASSIC-CAR-WOODEN-ROOF-RACK-WITH-BRACKETS-ST-ALBANS-/163067520380?roken=cUgayN via @eBay_UK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paula Posted June 3, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2018 3 hours ago, Pete Lewis said: The rubber pads had a reputation for marking the paint as they do make a good grab Maybe add a felt pad .?? Make sure it will sit between the roof contours Pete Ok good idea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paula Posted June 3, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2018 3 hours ago, Pete Lewis said: Make sure it will sit between the roof contours Pete It's going to be tight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paula Posted June 13, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2018 Well i picked it up and it fits. just! I'm going to make a couple of struts out of Unistrut so i can move the 4 legs in an inch or 2. I'll put pictures up if it works! Very nice looking though. I was going to sand it and varnish and paint it but it looks lovely as it is I think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted June 14, 2018 Report Share Posted June 14, 2018 Whats going in the rack .....?? Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paula Posted June 14, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2018 Just day to day general use really. The idea came from having to do multiple trips to the dump with garden waste and having to carry some wood back from B&Q because it wouldn’t fit. I wasn’t intending to go all Paris - Dakar on it. It won't be a permanent fixture, just put on when needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD Posted June 14, 2018 Report Share Posted June 14, 2018 I'd try to fit a rack so that the weight is bourne by the rain channels, rather than the roof panel. Halfords sell alot of different roof rack products, inc. a variety of 'foot packs' that link to cross bars. Your rack could be attached top those. EG http://www.halfords.com/motoring/roof-bars-roof-boxes/roof-bars-fittings/halfords-roof-bar-fitting-kit-m41-pack-of-4 John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paula Posted June 14, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2018 Production has already started on my adjustable support rails. It comes with nice gutter braces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted June 14, 2018 Report Share Posted June 14, 2018 Paula, like the Imp I was an Imp fan, my first new car in 68 Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paula Posted June 14, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2018 2 minutes ago, Pete Lewis said: Paula, like the Imp I was an Imp fan, my first new car in 68 Pete They are very cute Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted June 14, 2018 Report Share Posted June 14, 2018 It folowed a very rusty 6 year old Herlad 948 rotten as socks , the Imp was right flier, Off the clock and rev counter in top thats over 7000 in any gear , you got 90+in third amazing car If you ever get to a show with the Imp club have a sectioned imp engine and gearbox they have two one was done by me as an apprentice at Commer as the van version bore the Commer handle Back to roof rack now Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paula Posted June 14, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2018 I had no idea they were so nippy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomL Posted June 14, 2018 Report Share Posted June 14, 2018 Hi Paula, I would be wary about putting felt between the rubber feet and the roof. I imagine that this type of roof-rack relies on the rubber feet making direct contact with the roof panel and therefore helping to keep it in place squarely on the roof (I appreciate it has fixings to the gutters, but these are only one each side). I think that the felt would prevent "adhesion" and the roof-rack would be prone to twist out of line. This would be exacerbated by any load carried on the rack and furthermore by the speed of the car and the consequential effect of wind-resistance. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paula Posted June 14, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2018 39 minutes ago, TomL said: Hi Paula, I would be wary about putting felt between the rubber feet and the roof. I imagine that this type of roof-rack relies on the rubber feet making direct contact with the roof panel and therefore helping to keep it in place squarely on the roof (I appreciate it has fixings to the gutters, but these are only one each side). I think that the felt would prevent "adhesion" and the roof-rack would be prone to twist out of line. This would be exacerbated by any load carried on the rack and furthermore by the speed of the car and the consequential effect of wind-resistance. Tom Don't i need some adhesion? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paula Posted June 14, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2018 Sorry! That's exactly what you are saying! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted June 14, 2018 Report Share Posted June 14, 2018 I mentioned something about the felt idea , grip is an obvious requirement but the rubber feet can cause some serious paint deformation , (got that tee shirt from times past) as you only intend to use it on odd occasions and not have it on for months , i guess you will be ok ,does it have 1 clamp per side or 2 ? with 2 clamps per side it wont shift about , with only one then its quite possible although youre not.................... carrying a sofa have not searched for replacements . if they are even avalable just a thought the originals may be aged and a little hard pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD Posted June 14, 2018 Report Share Posted June 14, 2018 You don't need adhesion on those feet, they aren't suction cups, just load spreaders. IMHO, your rack should be fixed down by the side clamps. Sometimes, I have things stuck to my modern's roof with magnets (Aerial and emergency lights). I place a square cut froma plastic bag between the magnets and the roof, to protect the paint from vibration and movement. Seems to work. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paula Posted June 14, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2018 The feet still have a good amount of give in them. I've had it on and driven 50 miles including motorway and it didn't shift a bit.Very solid. The 2 side struts are in great shape too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted June 14, 2018 Report Share Posted June 14, 2018 so now just need a photo of the test run to the tip Ha ! Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paula Posted June 14, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2018 Next trip is to buy some garden trellis. Stand by! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paula Posted June 16, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2018 Well i'm rather proud of that! The Unistrut sorted out the little bit too wide problem and coving it in stained oak to try and match it to the old slats looks pretty good! Much more fun than getting one that fits! Total cost about £65. I wonder what i would get for it now on ebay with these pictures? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted June 16, 2018 Report Share Posted June 16, 2018 looking good....cant quite see the trellis Ha ! and spotted the good quality ratchet ring spanner invaluable .. last for years a spot of oil now and then keeps them clicking easy Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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