A Body WAGONS-Ho! A body Wagon Thread

64longroof said

jedindl, do the rack supports at corners just screw into the roof sheet metal? Or is there any special reinforcement in the car ?
Also, what steps were taken in factory to keep water from leaking in?
Does anyone in SK eat haskaps? They make a refreshing summer drink if diluted and saturated with sugar, but beyond that, they are just too tart.

Peace

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There is no special reinforcement. I am sure that today there would be, but remember, seat belts and back up lights were options back then.

They are attached to the roof via 2 fine thread bolt each. Each screw is anchored with a rubberized nut. A nut in a rubber sleeve essentially. When the bolt tightens the rubber expands and grips the roof. The rubber seals the roof well.

<edit> I installed myself, and I know I didn't have trouble finding the hardware at a hardware store somewhere, when I was living in NorCal. <edit>

My liner happens to be out so...here is a picture from the bottom side and one of a spare screw.

I never heard of haskaps. Had to look it up. We eat lot's of Saskatoon berries though!