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- Sep 14, 2011
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- Location
- State of Jefferson, USA
- Vehicle Year
- 86
- Make / Model
- Ford
- Engine Type
- 2.0 (4 Cylinder)
- Engine Size
- 2.9
- Transmission
- Manual
- Total Lift
- 0"
- Tire Size
- 215/75-15
Roof rack install hardware?
I have a project I want to test, ~50 watts of solar panel to augment long parking times and playing with RC cars far into the woods, or just leaving the doors open on nice days. I don't need or want the off road/ zombie apocalypse / in fashion now fuel mileage killing wind noise generating designs, that are common today.
So I have this roof, gen-1 B2, sunroof. Nothing special. The peeling clear coat is stock helped along with low branches and mild off roading incurred scratches. I don't mind cutting or welding that is no big deal, long term I don't really want a rack but don't mind a few water tight holes/blems.
I also have access to this gen-2 B2 parts hulk that has aluminum looking nut-serts with 1/4-20 hardware screws and what appears to be a generic somewhat adjustable good enough rack.
Are the standard cheap squeeze to install nut-serts the best thing to use, or are the well nuts like motorcycle fairings the better idea? And what should I use for the caulking, the black body almost seemed to have home stainless steel sink install putty. Is there a drilling guild to aid in hitting a roof brace anywhere?
So I guess the question is "well nut" or "nut-sert" or "weld" studs/tabs on to hold my junk?
I have a project I want to test, ~50 watts of solar panel to augment long parking times and playing with RC cars far into the woods, or just leaving the doors open on nice days. I don't need or want the off road/ zombie apocalypse / in fashion now fuel mileage killing wind noise generating designs, that are common today.
So I have this roof, gen-1 B2, sunroof. Nothing special. The peeling clear coat is stock helped along with low branches and mild off roading incurred scratches. I don't mind cutting or welding that is no big deal, long term I don't really want a rack but don't mind a few water tight holes/blems.
I also have access to this gen-2 B2 parts hulk that has aluminum looking nut-serts with 1/4-20 hardware screws and what appears to be a generic somewhat adjustable good enough rack.
Are the standard cheap squeeze to install nut-serts the best thing to use, or are the well nuts like motorcycle fairings the better idea? And what should I use for the caulking, the black body almost seemed to have home stainless steel sink install putty. Is there a drilling guild to aid in hitting a roof brace anywhere?
So I guess the question is "well nut" or "nut-sert" or "weld" studs/tabs on to hold my junk?
