Luggage rack question
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Instructor
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From: Byron Center MI
Luggage rack question
Has anyone seen this type of luggage rack? Is it a corvette rack? It came on my 1970 when I bought the car but doesn't look like any of the racks I have seen.
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Drifting
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From: Sault Ste. Marie Ontario
That is an interesting design.
I've seen the 6 hole and 8 holes designs, but never a 4-hole.
For comparison, here is the 8 hole reproduction piece sold by the current vette vendors.
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I've seen the 6 hole and 8 holes designs, but never a 4-hole.
For comparison, here is the 8 hole reproduction piece sold by the current vette vendors.
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Melting Slicks
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From: JOPPA MD
Looks to me, to be a early chevy station wagon?????? What year??? somewhere in the early 60's Chevy II. The plus side (if there is one) you only have to fill the 4 holes, instead of 6 or 8, if you really want to have it gone / removed.
Pro
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From: No longer in Heaven
I must admit that I like the original (even if installed by dealer) look, but this is kind of interesting. Some previous owner needed a rack and found one that worked. It makes your car somewhat unique.
I would probably have taken it off when repainted, but since you didn't, what the heck, that's how a previous owner enjoyed and used the car.
I gotta say it's a Hell of alot better than some crazy fender flares and a huge disgusting blower emerging from the hood...
I would probably have taken it off when repainted, but since you didn't, what the heck, that's how a previous owner enjoyed and used the car.
I gotta say it's a Hell of alot better than some crazy fender flares and a huge disgusting blower emerging from the hood...
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Here's the odd-looking one that was on my '69 since the 70's. I met several people who had similar ones; it flipped up.
It also went away after paint.
Never seen one like yours, OP.
It also went away after paint.
Never seen one like yours, OP.
Team Owner
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From: Crossville TN
99 out of 100 people looking at your car wouldn't know the difference. And it looks fine as it is. Those that do recognize it is not an "original" [dealer installed] option will just start up a conversation. Nothing wrong with that. 
Former Vendor
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From: Jeffersonville Indiana 812-288-7103
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Personally, I have a rack on my 72 and I kind of like it. Well some days I like it others I hate it (when cleaning). But the debate has always been to keep or take off and for many people the end result is what flavor you like.
I have some info on the original luggage racks on the web site. It needs to be updated again, but for the most part it should be correct.
http://willcoxcorvette.com/repairand...lp.php?hID=217
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