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#585844 - 06/17/09 05:47 PM Luggage rack: Which version is "correct" for a 60
198686d Bronze Member Jedi Trainee Registered: 07/02/08 Posts: 248 Loc: University City, MO	Bugeye? Yes, I understand that a number of people think no version is correct, but I'm looking for advice here. Appreciate any info you can provide. thanks dave in University City, Mo _________________________ scootafan
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#585853 - 06/17/09 06:49 PM Re: Luggage rack: Which version is "correct" for a 60 [Re: 198686d]
Pythias Gold Member Jedi Warrior Registered: 04/01/08 Posts: 594 Loc: Kelso, Washington	Unless you already have holes, .......Unless you are going to take trips where you NEED the added space..... ... I took the rack OFF my SWA '66 because they are a total pain to wash and wax UNDER. You'll get more wind noise and poorer fuel economy... MY .02¢ Edited by Pythias (06/17/09 06:49 PM) _________________________ Bill L. 1966 Sprite MK III - "the red thing" HAN8L49403 President, Pacific Northwest Chapter, Sprite Midget Club, USA (Excepting Greater Seattle)
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#585870 - 06/17/09 07:15 PM Re: Luggage rack: Which version is "correct" for a 60 [Re: 198686d]
livinginthepast Jedi Trainee Registered: 05/07/09 Posts: 330 Loc: Covington, WA	There was a discussion on this topic not long ago. I don't know the answer, I've never had a luggage rack on any of my cars, but I do remember reading that there is a particular luggage rack that comes with braces that mitigates the tendency for the rear deck of the bugeye to buckle slightly under the weight of the rack and luggage load. Good luck! Edited by livinginthepast (06/18/09 04:29 AM) _________________________ Bill West 1960 AH Sprite - The Cheshire Frog. Work done since acquisition in June '09: Front discs, clutch, rebuilt carbs, installed missing wiper pump components to spec, distributor, coil, differential, installed original steel oil line/banjo fitting, repaired door latches, repaired/modified radiator (3-row on recore, now accepts common caps, larger tap)...more coming... "So where the He** was Biggles when you needed him last Saturday?"
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#585922 - 06/17/09 10:32 PM Re: Luggage rack: Which version is "correct" for a 60 [Re: 198686d]
livinginthepast Jedi Trainee Registered: 05/07/09 Posts: 330 Loc: Covington, WA	Here's the link to the discussion I referred to above: http://www.britishcarforum.com/bcforum/u..._MY_#Post576811 _________________________ Bill West 1960 AH Sprite - The Cheshire Frog. Work done since acquisition in June '09: Front discs, clutch, rebuilt carbs, installed missing wiper pump components to spec, distributor, coil, differential, installed original steel oil line/banjo fitting, repaired door latches, repaired/modified radiator (3-row on recore, now accepts common caps, larger tap)...more coming... "So where the He** was Biggles when you needed him last Saturday?"
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#585951 - 06/18/09 03:12 AM Re: Luggage rack: Which version is "correct" for a 60 [Re: 198686d]
toysrrus Bronze Member Obi Wan Registered: 12/05/06 Posts: 2176 Loc: Pickens, SC	Originally Posted By: 198686d Bugeye? Yes, I understand that a number of people think no version is correct, but I'm looking for advice here. Appreciate any info you can provide. thanks dave in University City, Mo Hi Dave, If your looking for a "Bugeye" Luggage Rack; Check out the pics from Moss Mtrs (P/N 244-720 / $320.00) or VB (P/N 15-809 / $300.00 but No Pics). You`ll see the "Vertical" plates that contour with the rear deck of a Bugeye. That prevents any warpage, flex, indentations etc. Its similar to a "MGA" rack. What I`m looking for is: Mounting Dim`s. for the rack on the rear deck of my `59 Bugeye. Who out there would have that or Where can I find the info? Thanx in Advance, Russ _________________________ member BCF; VTR; FBCC; BCCLV; DVT; JCNA; DVJC: `57TR3 Small Mouth under rest. "SPACE... GRACE... PACE": I love E-Type Rdstrs; Wish I had some spare $$$ to buy one!
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#585967 - 06/18/09 07:16 AM Re: Luggage rack: Which version is "correct" for a 60 [Re: 198686d]
Jer Bronze Member Jedi Trainee Registered: 11/26/07 Posts: 276 Loc: Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Can...	and here is a discussion that I fired up awile back when I installed mine... http://www.britishcarforum.com/bcforum/ubbthreads.php/topics/378587/1 _________________________ Jer President, Sprite Midget Club USA Algoma Chapter, Ontario, Canada 1967 MG Midget (Driver) 1960 AH Sprite (Active Project) 1959 Triumph TR3A (Project "in waiting") 1959 Triumph TR3A (Undecided)
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#586019 - 06/18/09 10:32 AM Re: Luggage rack: Which version is "correct" for a 60 [Re: Jer]
198686d Bronze Member Jedi Trainee Registered: 07/02/08 Posts: 248 Loc: University City, MO	Thanks, guys. As always you are a big help. After reading the responses involving drilling, effect of weight with a luggage rack and things I might pile on it, I think I will forego the luggage rack. regards, dave in University City, MO _________________________ scootafan
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#586171 - 06/18/09 06:05 PM Re: Luggage rack: Which version is "correct" for a 60 [Re: 198686d]
scoutll Bronze Member Jedi Warrior Registered: 11/18/08 Posts: 660 Loc: North Dakota	Never had one, I like them on some cars, but am lothed to mess up the lines. Attachments _________________________ Bryan Durham -USAF tired and retired- No, my car don't leak, it's just markin' it's territory. 1963 MG MIDGET - BLACK with Red interior
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