T-top luggage rak
Safety Car
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Re: T-top luggage rak (kks74)
The luggage and roof panel rack was a factory option only in 1977 (RPO V54). The luggage rack uses 8 bolts (as opposed to the usual 6) and has "pins" to hook up the T-Top holders. I've never seen the top holders offered by any of the usual sources (MAD, CC, ZIP ect.), but if you do a search (assuming the search function is working) there have been some previous trheads about these racks.
Melting Slicks
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From: Boulder Creek California
Re: T-top luggage rak (AlwaysWave)
http://www.angelfire.com/extreme3/a.r.contracting/
I'm looking at this one when I have the $$. Wonder what speed they're safe up to??
I'm looking at this one when I have the $$. Wonder what speed they're safe up to??
Le Mans Master
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From: Tampa Bay
St. Jude Donor '06
Re: T-top luggage rak (AlwaysWave)
I have seen a lot of these lately, They are now being replicated. Basically, you are looking for a rack hat has "nubs" on the the center and outboard bars of the rack that will hold the mounting kit. I think the whole setup is about $300 and change. At least that's what I saw one going for at the Winter NCRS meet last month. The Eckler's part number is A2194 for the rack, and Part# 45913 for the t top carrier. Unfortunately, I opted for a stainless rack when I painted my '77 about 6 years ago, so my T-tops go in the storage compartment when they come off. (or they get left at home)
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Melting Slicks
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From: Crescent City, CA
Re: T-top luggage rak (6t9l4t6)
I think you can install them on either rack. I know I have them on a 6 hole rack.
But I drilled my own holes and installed the nylon spacers (pins) and screws.
Terry
[Modified by trw, 7:50 PM 2/20/2004]
But I drilled my own holes and installed the nylon spacers (pins) and screws.
Terry
[Modified by trw, 7:50 PM 2/20/2004]
Le Mans Master
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From: Tampa Bay
St. Jude Donor '06
Re: T-top luggage rak (RUXperienced)
I believe the one I linked doesn't require the little nubs on the rack.
[Modified by outrunm, 4:54 AM 2/21/2004]
Burning Brakes
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From: Norcross GA
Re: T-top luggage rak (RUXperienced)
I've had them from Glenn for about two years. Nice product and a stand up guy. I've had the car up to at least 80 mph with them on the back of the car. The way they sit the wind goes over the top of them as it goes over the roof so they are affected by little, if any, lift.
[Modified by Bobchad, 9:00 AM 2/21/2004]
[Modified by Bobchad, 9:00 AM 2/21/2004]
Race Director
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From: CORVETTE 77 385 C.I. TEXAS
Re: T-top luggage rak (RUXperienced)
Wonder what speed they're safe up to??
