jays72

plan on putting on luggage rack, does gas tank need to be lowered or am i just drilling holes and placing the rubber plugs and then screwing into them, any ideas

Indiancreek

I don't know for sure, but I'd guess Willcox has directions for doing just that install.

jays72

i will check with them but i have heard different replies from several people and wanted to see if anyone has done it recently and whether its a relatively easy job

Alan 71

Hi Jay,
There's no need to drop the tank to install a luggage rack.
Just don't use an 8" long drill bit.
It's really an easy job once you get past the pain of realizing you're going to drill holes in that rear deck.
Regards,
Alan

'75

It can all be done from the top.

Ret.Horsecop13

I wish I could get rid of mine! Think about it before you drill into your fiberglass!

JimT

I would like to get rid of mine too. I've never carried anything on it, and it becomes something for people to hold on to, or to lay stuff on, or if the car needs a push the tendency is to use the rack (bad idea).
My rack came with the car. Think seriously before you drill!

gdh

I'd like a removable rack for my vert but will likely have to design something based off a bike carrier. Just don't want to drill or when I finally get to paint have suction cups sliding and scratching the deck.

U17

I know the OP did not ask for opinions BUT... The rack is the best "option" for a C3... It's where my tops live and has carried many a cooler,chairs,luggage and other "stuff" ...

Easy Mike

Use a hole saw.

7t9l82

i removed every one i ever had. a real pain to fill the holes. every 2 yrs you will replace it because it will rust. never found one of stainless steel. use a short bit.

jays72

thanks for the input, for those of you that dont have them do u just put the tops in a bag in the storage area behind seat, not much room there compared to the 84 vette i had. and i am a little skeptical about drilling holes also

0Willcox Corvette

Luggage rack installation for a 77 can be found here: http://willcoxcorvette.com/repairand...elp.php?hID=24

The main procedure is pretty much the same except you have six holes and not eight on a 68-76 rack. The only issue this sheet will cause will be the forward and rear centering. I can get you this tomorrow if on one else post it... I have a 72 with a rack that was dealer installed. I should have the original instructions somewhere too, but I can't seem to find them.

jays72

are u able to put your ttops on because i was told u need to add special hardware to hold ttops and some say only the 8 hole racks fit with the hardware to hold tops

jays72

also was told that the factory actually installed the 6 hole racks and not the dealer, so if i decide to put one on the sole purpose would be to hold my tops

Mooser

There are a set of brackets that clamp onto the rack, the roof clamp to them


There are frequently some for sale here or on eBarf
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-p...-with-box.html

I got mine from Ricks

There were "pins" on the racks that located the brackets and prevented them from moving, they can be added to racks without them (like a small screw with a sleeve around the thread"
I think Wilcox's link shows haw they are installed.

Racks are a lot like elCamino's, people like them or hate them, not many in the middle

Mooser

Mooser

To the best of my knowledge (what little that is), none left the factory with racks installed

Mooser

Mooser

Corvette central P/N 103059

Mooser

Sxrxrnr

My vote,,,I like the look but kinda a pain in the **** to wax and polish around. 41 years and still no rust or corrosion,,,,but then I am in Calyfornua for whatever that's worth.

Alan 71

Hi Jay,
In the early 70s there was no provision for carrying the tops on the luggage rack.
The owner's manual showed the method for storing the tops in the bags behind the seats.
I added a rack in 1971 but only used it one time.
I wouldn't drill the holes..... ever!
Regards,
Alan