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Apr 24, 2016 | 09:44 PM

Kilroy1024

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OK - Some will cringe!

But don't cringe too much. I bought a pair of beat up panels on Kijiji and turned one into a bike rack. It's going to be real handy for when I'm dropping the car off to get some work done. Don't need anyone to pick me up!

The aluminum track is removable so the panel can still go in the back.

Last edited by Kilroy1024; Apr 24, 2016 at 09:45 PM.

Apr 24, 2016 | 09:53 PM

wendellp601

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Don't forget you have a bike up there and drive under a low clearance door.

Apr 24, 2016 | 09:56 PM

billschroeder5842

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No, I wont cringe. I think you did well; you took a beater set of roofs and made them useful.

Apr 24, 2016 | 09:56 PM

Kilroy1024

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@ Wendellp601....

Yeah, I've done that too. But not with a bike that nice, and not with that amount of damage. I was lucky!

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Apr 24, 2016 | 09:56 PM

mikem350

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My first thought was...WTF????

But I love to ride too, so very creative

Apr 24, 2016 | 10:11 PM

Gordonm

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I'm a cyclist also and this is a good idea. Why not do this. Just take the bike off before leaving or entering the garage.
BTW. Nice ride, the bike that is!

Last edited by Gordonm; Apr 24, 2016 at 10:12 PM.

Apr 24, 2016 | 10:16 PM

Kilroy1024

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Gordonm

I'm a cyclist also and this is a good idea. Why not do this. Just take the bike off before leaving or entering the garage.
BTW. Nice ride, the bike that is!

It just about clears the door, but unfortunately it does not.

Apr 24, 2016 | 10:17 PM

BOOT77

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I like the glass tops better, so good use of faded fiberglass tops. If it was me I might even rattle can flat or matt black them.

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Apr 24, 2016 | 10:58 PM

OMF

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This is just wrong.....your doing those of us trying to look cool a disservice.

Apr 24, 2016 | 11:14 PM

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Kilroy1024

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Quote:

Originally Posted by sstocker31

This is just wrong.....your doing those of us trying to look cool a disservice.

'Thanks! I'll do the best I can!

Apr 25, 2016 | 12:08 AM

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Nice!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kilroy1024

'Thanks! I'll do the best I can!

I like it a lot, very well done. I was wondering how I was going to get my road bike on my 68. I have an extra set of t-top panels that I can work with, thanks for the idea!