VEHICLE ROOF CONSTRUCTION

A roof construction for a vehicle, particularly for a panel-type structure or van. The roof construction includes a four-sided box-like structure which is open on the top and bottom and includes a pair of side panels which extend longitudinally along opposite edges of the van roof, and a pair of end panels fixedly interconnecting and extending between the side panels. Each of the panels is preferably constructed from a substantially rectangular base member, such as of plywood, and has a plurality of shingles fixedly secured thereto. The shingles are secured to the base member in a plurality of overlapping rows. The panels all extend upwardly and slope inwardly relative to the vehicle roof and the side panels and are fixedly connected by L-shaped brackets to a plurality of roof bars which extend transversely across the roof of the vehicle and are fixedly secured thereto.