Tourer roof bars

Number 6 · 29th April 2020, 16:22

Does anyone have any idea what the roof rails/bars are made of on a Tourer?

TIA.

rrobson · 29th April 2020, 17:29

They're aluminium, not sure what grade probably a 6000 series something like a 6063 but could be a 3000 series

Number 6 · 29th April 2020, 17:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by rrobson

They're aluminium, not sure what grade probably a 6000 series something like a 6063 but could be a 3000 series

Thank you for your answer. I will now decide if I can do what I want to do with them..

SCP440 · 29th April 2020, 20:16

I wonder what they would like polished and lacquered?

I have seen a Saab that had this done, they looked amazing.

trikey · 29th April 2020, 20:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by SCP440

I wonder what they would like polished and lacquered?

I have seen a Saab that had this done, they looked amazing.

Its been done.. I wouldn't bother with lacquer though as if it chips it lets water in and tarnishes the aluminium.

Just a good polish every now and again will be fine.

Number 6 · 29th April 2020, 20:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by SCP440

I wonder what they would like polished and lacquered?

I have seen a Saab that had this done, they looked amazing.

Thats what I am thinking of doing

trikey · 29th April 2020, 21:16

For info....

https://the75andztclub.co.uk/forum/s...ome+roof+rails

Number 6 · 29th April 2020, 21:36

Do the ends pull out so you can split them into three?? Or is that just the casting ?

Greeners · 29th April 2020, 21:46

A member some years ago had ten sets chromed I believe (might of been polished). I'm sure someone will dig the thread up

rrobson · 30th April 2020, 07:19

Yes they split, not too difficult to separate the parts are held together with a plastic connector which is just a tight fit.
Put one end in a vice and knock the other end with a soft hammer.
I once shortened some to fit a saloon, but looking back I'm not sure what I was thinking...
https://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/for...of+barsI'm

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29th April 2020, 21:36	#8
Number 6 This is my second home Rover 75 tourer Club CD/Limo Tints Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Meneac Posts: 6,759 Thanks: 5,007 Thanked 1,609 Times in 869 Posts	Do the ends pull out so you can split them into three?? Or is that just the casting ? __________________ ] "I started out with nothing, and Ive still got most of it left!"

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Greeners Moderator MG-ZTT Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 19,798 Thanks: 161 Thanked 1,249 Times in 1,036 Posts	A member some years ago had ten sets chromed I believe (might of been polished). I'm sure someone will dig the thread up __________________ *David* Impecunity is the mother of ingenuity Useful how to's for common problems Car Of The Month Jan 2014 [SatNav Power Down] [Coolant Level] [SatNav Repair] [Diesel Non Starting] [Paint Codes] [Rear Light Seals] [Reversing Light Switch] [Bleeding Brakes][Sunroof Drain] [Early ZT's][Instrument Pack Diagnostics][ATC Diagnostics]

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SCP440 I really should get out more....... MG ZT-T 260 Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Witney Posts: 2,504 Thanks: 6 Thanked 910 Times in 571 Posts	I wonder what they would like polished and lacquered? I have seen a Saab that had this done, they looked amazing.

30th April 2020, 07:19	#10
rrobson I really should get out more....... 75 tourer cdti, MG ZS 180, nissan terrano & 1.8t rover 25 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Pontefract Posts: 2,643 Thanks: 17 Thanked 295 Times in 218 Posts	Yes they split, not too difficult to separate the parts are held together with a plastic connector which is just a tight fit. Put one end in a vice and knock the other end with a soft hammer. I once shortened some to fit a saloon, but looking back I'm not sure what I was thinking... https://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/for...of+barsI'm __________________ How to view a car - everything you need to help you inspect a used car VIS motor tester avalible to local members Injector removal tool and auto gearbox pressure tester now available

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