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t tops on luggage rack

Posted: 4/21/04 3:28pm Message 1 of 9
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cowarts, AL - USA
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Vette(s): 1975 corvette coupe 36k original miles white with blue custom interior leather pwr window map light Z07
i have seen a lot of photos of c3's with the t tops on the luggage racks. how do they latch down on the rack and how secure are they? don't want to watch mine bouncing down the highway if i try it and do it wrong! |bouncy| |rollysmile|

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t tops on luggage rack

Posted: 4/21/04 6:21pm Message 2 of 9
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Vette(s): 1976, custom paint, chrome headers/side pipes, front/rear spoilers, dual side sport mirrors, bubble tail light conversion
They don't actually "latch" to the rack. The brackets sort of act as the "T" of the roof so that the set pins on each rack are held in place. There's a rubber strap that goes over them that holds them in place.

P.S. I have a set of original GM brackets I think I'm going to have to sell. They won't fit on my rack because I have the 6 bar rack (no set holes/pins for the brackets). If there's any interest... ?

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t tops on luggage rack

Posted: 4/21/04 6:24pm Message 3 of 9
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The Woodlands, TX - USA
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Vette(s): 1976 L48 T-top, Auto, Bright Blue, smoke gray interior
One of our sponsors makes the brackets to attach the T-tops to the luggage rack. Someone help me here...I'm sorry but I can't remember the name of Alex's company that's based in Colorado. I'm sorry Alex...


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Posted: 4/21/04 9:34pm Message 4 of 9
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Wayne, NJ - USA
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Vette(s): White 1975 L48 Stingray 129,000 Miles, daily driver.
Vette Specialities.

should be http://www.vettespecialities.com but I'm not getting a functional link.

Scot

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Posted: 4/22/04 7:19am Message 5 of 9
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SOUTHWICK, MA - USA
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Vette(s): 1975, L-48 coupe, 4-speed, light mods
Hey Eric,

I have the 8 bar rack. If they would fit I might be interested. How much do you want for them?
Thanks,
Glenn


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t tops on luggage rack

Posted: 4/22/04 6:14pm Message 6 of 9
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RIDGEFIELD, CT - USA
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Vette(s): '71 454 Coupe, Auto, Ontario Orange/Black
I was given advice once from a guy who "lost" a set of tops on the interstate more than 20 years ago. "Get a cloth-lined leather cover for each top & store them behind your seat" he told me. I've taken that advice from the day I bought the vette -- never even tried to strap them on the rack.
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Posted: 4/22/04 7:55pm Message 7 of 9
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Castle Rock, CO - USA
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Vette(s): 1973 T-Top 1993 Coupe
Hello All,

Thanks for the plug for Vette Specialties. I do want to address the last post by "fun71".

The brackets, when installed properly, hold the tops securely to the rack. I have had the car at speeds far exceeding any legal speed limit, panic stopped, hard autocross type cornering, and hard bumps. Never have the tops moved. Our hook design will hold the top in place even without the strap being tight. I often demonstrate this at shows that we participate in as a vendor.

In fact, the only damage my tops have ever sustained was from putting them in a top bag and setting them behind the seats! |cussing|

The brackets are a great way to carry your tops and keep the room behind the seats for items you want to keep out of the weather.

Alex
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Posted: 4/22/04 8:17pm Message 8 of 9
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 Paragon75Ray said: Vette Specialities.

should be http://www.vettespecialities.com but I'm not getting a functional link.

Scot
 


Scot,
You spelled the URL wrong.
The correct spelling is:
http://www.VetteSpecialties.com


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Posted: 4/23/04 9:34am Message 9 of 9
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Wayne, NJ - USA
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Adam,

Thanks! I knew something wasn't kosher, but with class fast approaching I figured that the intent of the message would be conveyed even if it didn't work properly!

Scot
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