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Old Sep 7, 2006 | 03:25 PM
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anyone have an idea of how to mount a surfboard to a C5 coupe? any production racks available?

thanks!
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Old Sep 7, 2006 | 03:29 PM
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No idea.........we have put my son's surf boards in the back of the coupe with no problem...short boards only
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Old Sep 7, 2006 | 03:30 PM
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why don't you find an old glass top that is broke use just the fraame and have some supports welded to it to support a board rack, then you could slap it on and off like a factory top.
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Old Sep 7, 2006 | 08:28 PM
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Originally Posted by allisondog69
why don't you find an old glass top that is broke use just the fraame and have some supports welded to it to support a board rack, then you could slap it on and off like a factory top.

Great idea.
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Old Sep 7, 2006 | 09:31 PM
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When u come up with an idea post it,, in the mean time,, why not just slide it in the back and let it hang out of the hatch,,
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