In article <3D0FF09D.C63D673D@xmission.com>, red <read@xmission.com>
writes
>Blaine,
> For a one-time long haul on good roads, that would work. I'd want
>some padding under the glider, over all those rungs. A folded blanket
>or quilt would probably do it right for you. Tie a rope from the end
>of the front bumper, to the nose of the glider, to the other end of
>the front bumper. Do the same at the rear. Tie to frame members, if
>the bumpers don't co-operate. Don't make the ropes tight enough to
>bend the glider, but take out all the slack, so the glider can not
>bounce. Expect to snug the ropes now and then, as you travel.
> If you plan to use the car often as a HG carrier, look at how others
>build plug-in racks for the front and rear. A trailer hitch receiver
>is a good start for a rear rack. A padded four-point rack is about as
>good as you get, on that car.
>Cheers,
>Red

Well, here in the good 'ole UK, lots of pilots use ladders bolted to the
roofracks. You then put foam pipe-insulation from a DIY store over the
rungs of the ladder, and tape/glue it in place. (This stuff is about 2
inches in diameter, and clips over 3/4 in pipe).

If you use this, no blankets, etc are necessary.

Usual vehicle luggage-ties are used to tie the glider down to the
ladder.

If you do this properly, tying the front and rear of the glider to the
bumpers (fenders?) is unnecessary, as it won't bounce, even on the worst
roads, provided your roof bars are strong & secure.

Ditto front & rear supports, unless there's something about a Buick
Century that I don't know about (haven't a clue what it is).




- Rod Buck

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