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Old Dec 3rd, 2016, 00:59   #11
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He must be related to this lad
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Old Dec 3rd, 2016, 02:43   #12
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Having seen a wardrobe make a sucessful bid for freedom from roof bars at 60 mph, I wouldn't want to be following Mr Heath Robinson when his No More Nails becomes No More Roof Rack
You laugh but I used something like no more nails (Evo Stick "Serious Stuff") and a handful of pop rivets to stick a panel over where the sunroof used to be on my Volvo.
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Old Dec 3rd, 2016, 03:17   #13
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A very nice and comfortable car. Reminds me of the latest cars.
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Old Dec 3rd, 2016, 04:37   #14
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I tried that idea once but it wooden go any faster so decided to teak it off gain.
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I've heard of Marine Plywood, but I hadn't previously seen Automotive Ply.
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Old Dec 3rd, 2016, 14:36   #16
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Saw this utterly genius concept the other day in the local supermarket car park!
WTF!��
What craftsmanship, I'm a retired chippy, think I'll dig my tools out, anybody want one, what a business opportunity !!!
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What craftsmanship, I'm a retired chippy, think I'll dig my tools out, anybody want one, what a business opportunity !!!
I like my wood inside the car thanks
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I don't understand why anyone would go to all that trouble to make a contraption like that.

Just slap the load on the roof, open both doors and sling a couple of ratchet straps over the load and through the car, tighten straps, bang doors shut and job done. Simples
yeah but you need the kids to have a game of football in the back once youve finished to pop the roof back into shape
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I tried that idea once but it wooden go any faster so decided to teak it off gain.
Props for the Pic...

Grooooaaaaan for the description
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