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Frame Side I
The two sides are 2x4s with holes bored in large enough to admit the ski rack bar.
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Uploaded on Apr 21, 2008
Frame Side II
Note that the ski rack's bar has a cap on the end. This is why the hole is so big.
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Uploaded on Apr 21, 2008
Crossbeam Orientation
I screwed the crossbeams (2x4s) to the side beams such that they sit at an angle against the ski rack bars. This makes it a little more snug.
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Uploaded on Apr 21, 2008
Crossbeam Orientation Closeup
Another picture of the rear crossbeam with the side beam removed.
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Uploaded on Apr 21, 2008
Front crossbeam Orientation
Rear with the hatch open
It's important to make sure that the hatch will clear the back. I planned on not having...
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Uploaded on Apr 21, 2008
Rear with the hatch open II
Same picture but with more perspective. Note that the rear antenna has been removed as a precaution. Thank you, VW designers, for that feature.
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Uploaded on Apr 21, 2008
Rear with the hatch open III
Frame overlook
Under Right Front
The front crossbeam had a massive knot on the right side. Screws wouldn't hold, so there's only...
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Uploaded on Apr 21, 2008
Before Unloading
Rear showing bolts
I bolted the plywood to the frame using huge 17" carriage bolts, washers and wingnuts. Note...
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Uploaded on Apr 21, 2008
Forward bolts
...with the wingnut almost off. Yes, I drilled holes in the plywood for this. It didn't move.
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Uploaded on Apr 21, 2008
