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(Message started by: Scorp_Kev on Feb 24^th, 2011, 7:56am)

Title: Roof Bars
Post by Scorp_Kev on Feb 24^th, 2011, 7:56am

Hi All. I have just aquired a nice pair of roof bars for my scorp but no bolts. Should they be of a certain type or will any do. Cheers

Title: Re: Roof Bars
Post by Baz on Feb 24^th, 2011, 9:14am

Kev,

you have just reminded me that I have a genuine Ford set in my loft which are now surplus to requirements.... I will go and get them and take a photo of the bolts....

Title: Re: Roof Bars
Post by Scorp_Kev on Feb 24^th, 2011, 9:17am

Cheers Baz

Title: Re: Roof Bars
Post by Highlander on Feb 24^th, 2011, 9:30am

Are there bolts on them??

Mine have a built in locking arm which are pushed shut then locked by the key...

The Granada ones had bolts....?

****EDIT****

I noticed Kev has a saloon,
saloon roof bars have bolts,
i can go back to sleep ;D

Title: Re: Roof Bars
Post by Baz on Feb 24^th, 2011, 9:33am

These are Saloon ones Stuart. They fit into the bolt holes behind the rubber grommets in the door shuts along the roofline.

Dont cut out the rubber cut outs though Kev, I used to put the bars behind them so I didn't have holes on show. You can put tape between the paint and the rubber to stop any scratching

Just took photos now.... won't be long!

Title: Re: Roof Bars
Post by Highlander on Feb 24^th, 2011, 9:37am

Yeah just spotted the picture, too early in the morning for me, still on my first coffee! ;D

Title: Re: Roof Bars
Post by Baz on Feb 24^th, 2011, 9:38am

http://i56.tinypic.com/2rp733k.jpg

http://i56.tinypic.com/2091401.jpg

The bolts appear to be M8

the threads are 20mm long and the head of the bolt is round and 5mm thick. As you can see, there is also a plastic washer which I guess stops any scratches.

Baz

Title: Re: Roof Bars
Post by Scorp_Kev on Feb 24^th, 2011, 9:58am

Any ideas if Halford etc may sell these ?

Title: Re: Roof Bars
Post by Baz on Feb 24^th, 2011, 10:23am

You may get them from an engineers supplier rather than Halfords.... check Yellow Pages for you local one

Baz

Title: Re: Roof Bars
Post by amigafan2003 on Feb 24^th, 2011, 10:26pm

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/M8-x-20-ALLEN-SOCKET-CAP-LOW-HEAD-BOLTS-SCREW-X-10-/290370180521?pt=UK_DIY_Material_Nails_Fixing_MJ&hash=item439b6955a9

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/PLASTIC-WASHER-M8-NYLON-25-PIECES-/290449834090?pt=UK_DIY_Material_Nails_Fixing_MJ&hash=item43a028c06a

Check the length of the bolts - you can get them in different lengths.

Title: Re: Roof Bars
Post by Baz on Feb 25^th, 2011, 12:20am

blimey..... you really can buy anything on an internet!! ;D

Title: Re: Roof Bars
Post by lesterlad aka Rodders on Feb 25^th, 2011, 12:59am

on 02/25/11 at 00:20:42, Baz wrote:

blimey..... you really can buy anything on an internet!! ;D

Yeah you can...............even Scorpio's ;D

Title: Re: Roof Bars
Post by Scorp_Kev on Feb 25^th, 2011, 6:05am

Thanks for all your help guys. Why did I not think of ebay, but, would these not be better >>> http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/m8-x-20-stainless-button-head-screw-allen-bolts-x-10-/260660235915?pt=UK_DIY_Material_Nails_Fixing_MJ&hash=item3cb08f8e8b

Kev

Title: Re: Roof Bars
Post by Baz on Feb 25^th, 2011, 8:33am

depends if you intend to leave them on for long periods. Mine never rusted when I had them on, even for a few weeks at a time going to France etc.

Title: Re: Roof Bars
Post by amigafan2003 on Feb 25^th, 2011, 11:58am

Stainless bolts aren't very strong - not asure if I'd want a heavy roof rack to be secured by them.