C3 Luggage Rack Position?
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C3 Luggage Rack Position?
I figured this would be a great question for the all-knowing Corvette Forum. I just bought a luggage rack for my 69 coupe. Since this was originally a dealer installed option, I am not sure where best to position it. Should I just center it over the gas cap? I do want to make sure that I can store my t-tops on it. Can you guys tell me how far from the back of car your racks are mounted?
Thanks,
Revman
Thanks,
Revman
Last edited by Revman; Sep 17, 2005 at 06:19 PM. Reason: wrong area
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Originally Posted by Revman
I figured this would be a great question for the all-knowing Corvette Forum. I just bought a luggage rack for my 69 coupe. Since this was originally a dealer installed option, I am not sure where best to position it. Should I just center it over the gas cap? I do want to make sure that I can store my t-tops on it. Can you guys tell me how far from the back of car your racks are mounted?
Thanks,
Revman
Thanks,
Revman
Melting Slicks
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From: Gig Harbor Wa
I installed mine myself and used the forum as a guide. I figured since it was a dealer installed option, there was some room for some slop as I am sure the dealers didn't all install them exactly.
There are some good pics of mine here:
http://home.comcast.net/~baconjb/pictures.html
There are some good pics of mine here:
http://home.comcast.net/~baconjb/pictures.html
Racer
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From: Spokane Washington
Nice car
Was it difficult to put in the LS1?
cal
cal
Originally Posted by 70 LS1
I installed mine myself and used the forum as a guide. I figured since it was a dealer installed option, there was some room for some slop as I am sure the dealers didn't all install them exactly.
There are some good pics of mine here:
http://home.comcast.net/~baconjb/pictures.html
There are some good pics of mine here:
http://home.comcast.net/~baconjb/pictures.html
Melting Slicks
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From: Gig Harbor Wa
Not really, just time consuming. Don't want to hijack the thread so shoot me an email if you want some details.
baconjb@comcast.net
baconjb@comcast.net
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From: Conroe Texas
the luggage rack on my 72' is 22 from the back window and 3 from the edge of the duck tail. it was dealer installed at malcom conner chevrolet and i have had the car since 1974. the gas cap just clears the front of the rack when opened.
Le Mans Master
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From: New Hill NC
Rack and NCRS
I am surprised that NCRS would even list a spec. for a non factory installed accessory like a luggage rack. Any way the supplied rack in 69 was mounted totally different than the later style that you get today. It had little feet that were off to the side.
Last edited by wombvette; Sep 18, 2005 at 10:43 PM.
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From: Foxfield CO 1970 Convertible
I had a dealer installed rack that looked identical to the stock ones. It was hinged at the front with quick release locks at the rear. You could raise it up to fill gas without having to remove the luggage... 
