Installing Sprite Luggage Rack

[RTew]

We just purchased a luggage rack for the boot and a Sprite emblem for the bonnet. Any tips or input on installing these would be greatly appreciated as it appears to be the only items in the world without a YouTube how-to video. The thought of drilling holes in the bonnet and trunk has my friends and me spooked.

 

[Joe Schlosser]

What year??

 

[RTew]

1962 Square Body

 

[JPSmit]

tape on the body.

proper step drill https://www.ebay.ca/itm/6Pcs-Set-HS...h=item212d3909bf:g:MWUAAOSw9YNZp9GM:rk:4:pf:0

I put a nylon washer between the metal of th rack and the paint.

measure 17 times and drill once.

good luck! (better you than me)

 

[JPSmit]

and you might want double sided tape and drill right through the rack holes in to the body

 

[RTew]

Thanks for the input.
I may try to recruit someone from the TBAHC to help me as i'm not know to be real exact and this sounds like a precision job.

 

[JPSmit]

Thanks for the input.
I may try to recruit someone from the TBAHC to help me as i'm not know to be real exact and this sounds like a precision job.

IIRC most of these - especially in early years were installed by dealers - so there is no "right way" or "right location." if it looks right and balanced - you are probably good to go. I use my wife for these things because she has a very very good eye for balance and location - Oh and make sure you don't drill a hole where you then have to go through a brace underneath as well

 

[SD Bugeye]

Drilling holes in paint I get goosebumps just at the thought...
ive seen a chunk of paint knock off a 70 mustang hood for a hood pin surround the size of a quarter fly off
still weep a little now as I think about it. Lacquer paint ...

 

[Jer]

Here's my thread from a few years ago...

https://www.britishcarforum.com/bcf/showthread.php?37743-Luggage-Rack

 

[Gliderman8]

I have a fully rechromed luggage rack for my 6.... it's still in the box as I don't have the stomach to drill holes in my boot lid