62 Ford roof rack

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  1. Sanddoc

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    Hi all

    I'm still looking for parts for my roof rack
    62 Country Sedan need the upper cross bars.
    Also if anyone has the roof rack installed
    I could use the position measurments.
    a. how far from the back drip rail is it.
    b. distance from right and left drip rail.
    Also do you know if they used self tapping screws or nuts and bolts
    My wagon did not come with the rack
    Best
    Dave
     
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    Hi Dave,

    I have 67 with a roof rack. Do you know if it would be the same?
     
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    Got a '63 Mercury CP with rack, I am happy to measure as well.
     
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    I'd appreciate the messurements. Like I said I am only missing
    the rails from corner to corner, assuming that the 63 and 62 are
    the same.
    could you send a pics of your roof rack. sorry not trying to make
    more work, but would hate to drill the roof then find out
    wrong rack...
    Thanks for replying... hard to find these old parts...
    best
    Dave
    you can contact me at sanddoc@gmail.com
     
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    Sure thing. I have the rails on the roof attached, but not the surround(the fence part for lack of better word).
    It will be later today before I can do it.

     
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    great and thanks again.

    Hey was the rack original to your wagon?
    or are you having to drill holes and install.
    Dave
     
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    I didn't install the rack, I assume it's stock, but can't confirm.
    Ok, here are some deets:
    From the outer edge of the drip tray, the first screw is about 18.5" in. I have a total of 3 screws, they are spaced, from front to back 28.5" and 29".
    There are 6 rails.
    Here is a pic(I hope): https://flic.kr/p/p28oh7 (couldn't seem to imbed it)
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    1963-cp-roof-rails
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    Thanks for the measurements.
    Sorry took so long to get back on here.
    I notice you say there are 3 screws, you gave
    28.5 and 29 inches.. that's two screws.
    Can I say that the three screw are evenly spaced starting about
    2" in?
    Also is that rubber under the rails?
    Do you have the stand and side rails?
    Best
    Dave
     

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