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Old 06-07-2019, 11:24 AM
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I bought a nice s/s luggage rack for my '68 convertible. I haven't put it on. Between the time I purchased the rack and now, my course has changed as far as keeping the car. I'll be putting it up for sale in a while.

Opinions, please, on whether to install it ... (and I think I can guess the answers). Being I'm not keeping the car, my thought is NOT.

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Old 06-07-2019, 11:42 AM
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sell it with the car and let the next owner decide
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Originally Posted by MelWff
sell it with the car and let the next owner decide
Yeah, the no-brainer approach.
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I think more people prefer no luggage rack.
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I agree, do not install it. You can either sell it with the car or put it for sale in the parts section and get your money back for it.
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I vote no rack. You can't undrill holes. (easily)
If the new owners want one they can drill the holes and install.

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I agree with the consensus here.... My C3 is currently undergoing some restoration and I had them remove and fill the holes prior to re-paint figuring I can make the decision about having it back on whenever I feel the urge, in the case I ever do.
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Old 06-09-2019, 11:48 AM
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Me personally, I would not buy a car with one. But as stated, they can always be installed but not the other way around. You could offer to install the rack for whoever has bought the car if desired. GLWS. Mark
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Originally Posted by cor66vette
Yeah, the no-brainer approach.
Is it a 4 hole mount or a 6 hole mount ? If a 4 hole mount I'd be interested.
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Originally Posted by caskiguy
Is it a 4 hole mount or a 6 hole mount ? If a 4 hole mount I'd be interested.
Thanks. It's a 6 hole s/s rack.

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