Roof rack

[BroncoMatt13]

im looking for a roof rack for my 72 and i cand find anything specific for the Eb ..... anyone have any suggestions/ideas or pics to share?
thanks matt

 

[DirtDonk]

No pics, but Surco (www.surcoinc.com) and Westin (www.westinautomotive.com) both have some very nice racks that would look good on a Bronco. Surco has both the basic traditional type of basket setup, but also has their Safari type rack that's a little more stylish.
I don't think either would be considered "cheap", but I'm pretty sure the Surco at least is still a reasonable price.

Paul

 

[Scrapper_MV]

I like the Defender racks.

http://www.defenderrack.com/

 

[GraficO]

My Firefox browser sent me a warning about the http://www.defenderrack.com/ site as an attack site...

viewer beware

 

[TOFIC]

Roof racks for the Bronco were the ones off the big ford wagon of the same time period. I ought to know I have a top with the roof rack on it and it is the wagon rack. doesnt hold much weight though.
TOFIC

 

[sstlaure]

I've used Thule racks for years (Some parts are going on 15 years in use now.)

Go to their USA website and search under Ford/1977/Bronco

http://www.thuleracks.com/fg_vehicle.asp

 

[luke1970]

Second on the Thule and Yakima racks with the rain gutter holders, I have that on mine. Works great and have had them on a lot of rigs, a bit pricey but check Craigslist, I have an extra Thule but you would have to buy longer cross bars and the foot kit for it. Basically a new setup. I bought off Craigslist and it turned out to be too short and had to order a new setup. It was around 200 I think.

I've used Thule racks for years (Some parts are going on 15 years in use now.)

Go to their USA website and search under Ford/1977/Bronco

http://www.thuleracks.com/fg_vehicle.asp

 

[eb66to77]

I wanted to go with a vintage look and to hold a canoe or fishing kayake. I can't remember the brand right off hand but I'll check when I get home. I think they look great.

 

[bigmuddy]

Luke, I PM'd you.

Ben

 

[eb66to77]

Found it on ebay. QUICK-N-EASY brand. This one looks like crap but they clean up nice.

 

[silverfox]

http://www.4wheelsupply.com/cat.cgi?s=Ford+Bronco(Early)&c=R

Here's a couple....

 

[jakesdog]

I knew a guy who had a "luggage rack" from an old station wagon, and it looked pretty good. You would be able to mount snowboard racks, bike racks, and other carriers to it. I think its a cool retro look.

 

[BroncoMatt13]

thanks all... i just looked at my finance department;D ;D and things arent looking good for a rack right now... sadly.... after i fix all the other stuff thats cheaper... thanks for your time
matt