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Title: wtb machine-o-matic roof rack
Post by: 72vwtype2 on February 05, 2011, 04:36:33 PM

Does anyone have a machine-o-matic roof rack that will fit a 72 bay window bus (not a westy)?

Title: Re: wtb machine-o-matic roof rack
Post by: Cerot on February 05, 2011, 06:25:37 PM

I don't know much about these, but I believe I have what you are looking for.
They were in the back of my '70DC when I bought it, they say Machine-O-Matic on them and have a sticker from Douglas VW on the side. Don't have any pics, but its basically 2 long rails with long thin triangular brackets that mount to the bus roof at each end.

Title: Re: wtb machine-o-matic roof rack
Post by: 72vwtype2 on February 11, 2011, 07:36:10 AM

Hi Cerot,

It sounds like you have what I am looking for. Do you also have the clamps?

Thanks.

Title: Re: wtb machine-o-matic roof rack
Post by: Cerot on February 11, 2011, 01:49:06 PM

Hmm, I couldn't say I do or don't on that one. The back of this DC was stacked high with hundreds of odds and ends. If you have a pic of what the clamps look like or could describe them I could look. (There is literally hundreds of random clamps, fasteners, clips, latches etc.)

Title: Re: wtb machine-o-matic roof rack
Post by: 72vwtype2 on February 11, 2011, 09:41:47 PM

This is the best picture I could find:

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/album_page.php?pic_id=464124

Title: Re: wtb machine-o-matic roof rack
Post by: Cerot on February 12, 2011, 11:24:10 AM

Can't see much there :(
Ill just pull all the random stuff out of the back and take a pic, if it's there it should be obvious.

Title: Re: wtb machine-o-matic roof rack
Post by: 58binz on February 12, 2011, 04:09:26 PM

The clamp is a small curved piece that is held in by two nuts and bolts at the bottom of the leg and attaches to the rain gutter. I have a set on my 68 double cab. When next at the office I can post a picture of the clamp if necessary.

Ross
sports imports

Title: Re: wtb machine-o-matic roof rack
Post by: Cerot on February 20, 2011, 04:19:17 PM

I could not find anything that looked like it would help to hold the racks on :(
If still interested let me know, it doesnt look like it would be too difficult to fab up something to clip them on.

Title: Re: wtb machine-o-matic roof rack
Post by: 72vwtype2 on February 25, 2011, 09:37:27 AM

Yes I am interested. PM me a price.

Thanks.

Title: Re: wtb machine-o-matic roof rack
Post by: 72vwtype2 on July 07, 2011, 07:58:19 AM

bump

Will also consider a Bay Window roof rack. I need something strong enough to properly secure a car topper aluminum boat.

Thanks.

Title: Re: wtb machine-o-matic roof rack
Post by: 72vwtype2 on July 30, 2011, 09:51:15 PM

Found a good complete set. They fit like a glove.

Thanks Ed  PDT_Armataz_01_37