Luggage rack
Race Director
Joined: Jul 2001
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Not really- the racks supplied to the dealers by GM all came from the same supplier. The design with the hinges is one of probably half a dozen sold as pure aftermarket pieces.
Safety Car
Joined: Nov 2006
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Miles
Racer
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 294
Likes: 0
From: Nanty Glo PA
It's all up to what YOU want, its your car......
This is a pissing match that comes up about 2-3 times a year. Bottom line is if ya don't like it get rid of it. I like the way mine looks and I use it. I think all 68-77's look better with them on, but thats my opinion. As for mine, it'll stay there as long as I own the car......
This is a pissing match that comes up about 2-3 times a year. Bottom line is if ya don't like it get rid of it. I like the way mine looks and I use it. I think all 68-77's look better with them on, but thats my opinion. As for mine, it'll stay there as long as I own the car......
Safety Car
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 3,719
Likes: 95
From: Saskatchewan, Canada
Good move - LOOKS WAY BETTER 
luggage racks ruins the sexy body lines of these cars!!! Just my $0.02. Took mine off, TOSSED IN THE TRASH, filled the holes and have no regrets. Have a truck for hauling purposes!!!
luggage racks ruins the sexy body lines of these cars!!! Just my $0.02. Took mine off, TOSSED IN THE TRASH, filled the holes and have no regrets. Have a truck for hauling purposes!!!
Last edited by bkvette3; Jan 16, 2010 at 11:11 AM.
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Pro
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 737
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From: Pennington NJ
I love mine, I have 5 cars and I find myself driving my Vette almost everyday,so it's convenient to have it on when I am out and have to bring something home rather than go home and get my truck or other car. With over 350,000 miles in 32 years I've used it quite a few hundred times. Mine is the style that you can remove with a few bolts so it's not a big deal to take it off and on if you want to.
Heres mine:
Does this look like the same kind as you have?
Will
Instructor
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 206
Likes: 0
From: Barrie Ontario
GREAT FOR T-TOPS. Never for anything else. Yes, bought a 24"tv and put the box on top on the rack and drove it home about 10km (6 miles). no problem.
Don't have a convertable, so this does the trick and I have lots of room inside for personal belongings, etc.
Don't have a convertable, so this does the trick and I have lots of room inside for personal belongings, etc.
Racer
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 359
Likes: 0
From: PYOTE BOMBER BASE TEXAS
If you only Let your car sit in the Garage ... just cruise a few City Streets... or Race it... a "Rack" would not be of much use. but if you operate your Vette as a "Open Road Cruiser"...it helps to define the word "Sports Car" ... Besides it comes off very quickly and 8 chromed, or body colored round headed screws latter...it is hard to tell it even had one.
I use it very often for all different uses ... such as Targa Tops...Tail-Gate Meals or Drinks... Surf Boards... Wet Car Covers ... 2 x 4s... Just to name a few.
If it did not have one, then my '77 would just be sitting in the garage, or maybe in about
10 thousand pieces... Just no time for a un-needed restro... I do not consider it just a Luggage thing. Wait after "thinkingaboutit"... I never have put any luggage on Her...Maybe I should, and head off into the Sunset...and be guided by the Stars at night... Deep In The Heart Of Texas. " Rolling Olen and T-Top Toni "
Never though about lawn mowers...before!
I use it very often for all different uses ... such as Targa Tops...Tail-Gate Meals or Drinks... Surf Boards... Wet Car Covers ... 2 x 4s... Just to name a few.
If it did not have one, then my '77 would just be sitting in the garage, or maybe in about
10 thousand pieces... Just no time for a un-needed restro... I do not consider it just a Luggage thing. Wait after "thinkingaboutit"... I never have put any luggage on Her...Maybe I should, and head off into the Sunset...and be guided by the Stars at night... Deep In The Heart Of Texas. " Rolling Olen and T-Top Toni "
Never though about lawn mowers...before!
Last edited by TEXASDESERTVETTE; Sep 11, 2010 at 03:34 PM. Reason: wind in her hair and sun on her face
