Luggage Rack
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Melting Slicks
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Luggage Rack
Just curious about what most of you think about luggage racks. I personally don't like them and think they take away from the total look of the car.
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Melting Slicks
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Thanks. I can see how it would be a past topic of discussion. Found a perfect 69 but for the rack. Not that the rack is stopping me as I've already put a deposit down.
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Melting Slicks
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I'm thinking about removing it. Large chrome bolts and washers to cover the holes?
Racer
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I kinda like the look, partly because I grewup watching the route66 tv show and their car had a rack, and they do come in handy for chairs or T-top storage during trips especially when the wife starts packing "necessities " behind the seats .
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I removed mine when I redid my car. I got black plastic plugs at Lowes that fit the holes perfectly. They just snap in. And being that they are almost flat looking, and about the size of a dime, they blend in well. I have had them on for the past 3 years now, and not once has one popped loose. 
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Personally I like them on coupes.
When I first got mine both th wife and I thought the rack should go, but now it has grown on us and we kinda like it....and it does come in handly for chairs etc...
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I was told if you glass the holes over that they 'may' become slightly visible where they used to be later down the road, due to heat and expanding/contracting of the fiberglass and paint.
At first I used the black plastic push plugs for a few months, then decided to try it with the rack on for a while; needless to say the rack is still on. I didn't think it took away too much nor added too much with it on or off IMO.
Not to mention I couldn't find any aftermarket 4-hole racks that would fit, and after some shows got tired of people asking me what the plugs are for.
Here's a few pics of mine with and without:
Here's a thread I started last year when I was undecisive about it; quite a lot of good replies about what you're looking for on peoples thoughts of racks:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-g...you-think.html
Edit: Would have just linked the website, but pic's not there anymore since I changed websites.
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After I finished my restoration I wasn't sure if I should put it back on, glass the holes over, or use plugs/bolts.
I was told if you glass the holes over that they 'may' become slightly visible where they used to be later down the road, due to heat and expanding/contracting of the fiberglass and paint.
At first I used the black plastic push plugs for a few months, then decided to try it with the rack on for a while; needless to say the rack is still on. I didn't think it took away too much nor added too much with it on or off IMO.
Not to mention I couldn't find any aftermarket 4-hole racks that would fit, and after some shows got tired of people asking me what the plugs are for.
Here's a few pics of mine with and without:
Here's a thread I started last year when I was undecisive about it; quite a lot of good replies about what you're looking for on peoples thoughts of racks:
I was told if you glass the holes over that they 'may' become slightly visible where they used to be later down the road, due to heat and expanding/contracting of the fiberglass and paint.
At first I used the black plastic push plugs for a few months, then decided to try it with the rack on for a while; needless to say the rack is still on. I didn't think it took away too much nor added too much with it on or off IMO.
Not to mention I couldn't find any aftermarket 4-hole racks that would fit, and after some shows got tired of people asking me what the plugs are for.
Here's a few pics of mine with and without:
Here's a thread I started last year when I was undecisive about it; quite a lot of good replies about what you're looking for on peoples thoughts of racks:
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it depends on the 'look' of the car...
usually i find that luggage racks 'blend' better if you have chrome sidepipes and clean rims...
if you like the 'sleek' look then i would take it off......
usually i find that luggage racks 'blend' better if you have chrome sidepipes and clean rims...
if you like the 'sleek' look then i would take it off......
