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Old Dec 11, 2009 | 10:04 AM
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I enjoy my '86 convertible but it's absolutely horrible for luggage space. What's available for luggage racks for the '86 convertible? Anybody have experience?

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Old Dec 11, 2009 | 10:32 AM
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don't know if it fits but it's free

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-p...rack-free.html
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also the sponsor here sell them.
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I know you need the room but I don't know about them on a C-4 vert. I never liked the looks on a C-3. I believe they had problems with spider cracks if you put too much weight on them. I would think that after awhile it would cause problems.
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The "factory" racks have been out of stock at suppliers for quite some time, best bet is just keep searching here in parts for sale or E Bay. Try to be sure it is complete. Originally they came with a great install template if you can find one

As far as disadvantages, i have had mine for ears and use it to haul some pretty heavy loads with no problemd.

I also think it looks great!
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What's supporting the weight - the body or part of the frame work?
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Originally Posted by jackdaroofer
The "factory" racks have been out of stock at suppliers for quite some time, best bet is just keep searching here in parts for sale or E Bay. Try to be sure it is complete. Originally they came with a great install template if you can find one

As far as disadvantages, i have had mine for ears and use it to haul some pretty heavy loads with no problemd.

I also think it looks great!
One of the accessory catalog even had a large custom-built storage container to go with their version of the luggage rack. IIRC, Eckler's had one as did Mid-America. This was a locking container with a water-tight seal and the entire thing could be lifted off and brought inside when on the road.

The rack attached to the rear deck but there were a number of mounting points so the load was spread across the rear deck and it could take a fair amount of weight.
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