How To Temporarily Attach Middle Console To Vehicle Roof

Separate the hinge slightly and slide it over the base piece.

How to temporarily attach middle console to vehicle roof.

Water damage can be costly which is why it s critical to attend to leaks as soon as possible. As a result cracks punctures broken fascia boards and missing shingles can lead to a leaky roof. Again most commonly found on estate cars the solid roof rail pictured below is a more modern version of the raised roof rail. Then on one side stick self adhesive strips of hook and loop fasteners velcro hook side only.

As you are selecting the hardware that is needed for your car you will see that there are a few different styles of mounting brackets and consoles that are available to choose from. They tend to be found on cars from roughly 2006 onwards and are flush with the car roof ie there s no gap between the roof and rail. Mounting brackets can be permanently attached with screws or they also come with suction cups that can be attached and moved as often as you would like. Nail a ledger board usually a 2 by 6 or 2 by 8 inch to the old roof temporarily.

With your lid reassembled and ready to go you need to attach the hinge to the console base. Now replace the screws you removed earlier and test your newly functioning console lid. Roof bars for cars with solid roof rails. You can peek through the screw holes to see when everything is lined up.

A rack system can be attached by fixed point or tracks both are permanent and involve drilling into the roof of your vehicle. This is part two of the porch build where i am doing the roof. Remove siding from the house where the new roof will attach to expose rafters or other framing of the old roof. Buy a small sheet of dark gray or black plastic at a hobby shop and cut out about a 6 inch square.

The following techniques can be used to tarp a roof after a storm. For vehicles that don t easily fit with out of box rack components or for those looking to carry heavier loads a custom install may be the best option.