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Luggage rack
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Interesting....the OP never asked if it was a good idea to install a rack or not....never asked for a poll on how many folks liked them or not....never asked how many removed them and why....all he wanted to know was what type would have been used in 68. 
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Funny thing about a luggage rack on a 'vette...
I think they all look out of place, so when I do paint I may take it off...
Problem is, with such limited space inside, even a weekend getaway will require more room than is available in the back of the C3. Unless, of course, you'd like to encourage your lady to just go naked.
I think they all look out of place, so when I do paint I may take it off...
Problem is, with such limited space inside, even a weekend getaway will require more room than is available in the back of the C3. Unless, of course, you'd like to encourage your lady to just go naked.
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Every poll that mentions luggage racks turns into a bunch of people arguing back and forth about whether or not luggage racks are horrible, or awesome.
I personaly believe that is all depends on your personal taste, and what the intended use of your car is. I use mine every chance I get, and have hauled all kinds of impulse buys in (or most times on) it. I keep a couple of straps in with the jack just in case I need them.
And since we have gotten TOTALLY off topic, here are some cutting boards I made for my wife with the 4' X 6' piece of Corian I hauled with my 72 convertible - strapped to the luggage rack.
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i had one on my '75 and i took it off when i had it painted. It was nice to hold the tops when putting them in the bags. I used it the most to pull her out of the garage when my battery was dead. I still have it i bought it new some years ago it is stainless it might be missing some of the hardware if you want it i would sell it for fifty bucks.
Well, thanks for the offer, but I'm still not sure
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Thanks,
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DESI; a word to the wise: No one should know more about your car than you.
I have a 15 year old luggage rack brand new in the box. Been trying for years to make a temperory secure mounting.
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Additional rack question?
To add to the OP's question.....Was the "wooden" contact paper installed on the original dealer installed racks in 68? Or for that matter, what years? The previous owner removed the contact paper from my 71's rack, but it was on the rack when it was installed in 72 according to the owner at that time.
Hard to see in the small picture but it's the only one I have.....
WB
Hard to see in the small picture but it's the only one I have.....
WB
