Luggage Racks

[doubutsu]

Re: Luggage Racks

Aaron, I forgot to tell you how good the rack looks. The way it tappers off follows the shape of the trunk lines.

[Leroy]

Re: Luggage Racks

Has anyone that has recieved one of these racks tried to see if it will fit into the trunk? It looks like it would lay in there and you would be able to close the lid. Leroy

[5bird7]

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yes, and no it doesn't. though it looks like it could from the outside, the lips inside the trunk are too wide to allow it to fit.

Someone would have to design one that folded in half - with that your costs go up again.

[JAB02LHS]

Re: Luggage Racks

yes, and no it doesn't. though it looks like it could from the outside, the lips inside the trunk are too wide to allow it to fit.

Someone would have to design one that folded in half - with that your costs go up again.

Or telescoping arm/leg with push button detent?

[Bradford]

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I've always liked the luggage racks on sports cars. In the beginning I planned on ordering one of these. Then I didn't and was glad I didn't. But after seeing some of the photos, the photo of Goldilocks and 5bird7 both sporting their new attire sold me. I ordered a rack on Friday, scheduled for Monday delivery. Although I don't plan on mounting the rack unless I'm traveling, I'll probably have to mount it for every trip. Even though I'm a single man, for some reason, I can never get all my stuff in my car. As George Carlin would say, we all got stuff, then we get more stuff, then we have to find a place for our stuff, then when we realize we still have some room, we got to get more stuff! Now I'm looking for a perfect travel container to fit perfectly on the rack, hold lots of stuff and be nicely color coordinated to my Cashmere car.

[bwlewis]

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Has anyone found anything practical and good looking to secure luggage to the rack. I don't think bungee cords word look right considering the quality of the rack and our Birds

[rerdmann17]

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I've been thinking the same thing. I would like some straps that look retro, something that compliments the rack. My rack came on Tuesday but have not had time to install. Now it's snowing again and will have to deal with 5 to 8 inches by days end. I'll have a lot of time to look for tie downs.

[007Cruiser]

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OK, Aaron....time to make some straps.

[5bird7]

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I think a set of straps came in the box, George is in charge of installation so I really haven't checked them out.

[T-Bird Concepts]

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I'm working on that one right now with custom luggage. I'm thinking about two styles for that straps:

1) A Leather buckle type retro look (although not very weather resistant)

2) A nice and clean black webbing with a nice and elegant buckle/clamp. (for better weather resistance)

And, for the luggage it would compliment the straps.

1) Luggage that looks kind of retro... maybe a leather.

2) Luggage that would be similar to samsonite for weather resistance.

Any ideas or suggestions?


Also, Charles Aaron (a tbn member here) made a good suggestion about a fiberglass spare tire holder that you can paint to match your Tbird and incorporate the Thunderbird wings emblem into it. This could be a useful accessory too?

There are so many new options opening up with this Trunk Rack.



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[Leroy]

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I suggest that the first thing that should be considered is to figure out some way of locking the rack to the car so it can't be removed. Then anything made to be transported on it such as luggage or the spare tire carrier also be designed to lock to the rack. That way you could leave your car unattended if you had to while travaling. When I first saw this rack I thought it was secured from the inside of the trunk making it imposible to remove unless the trunk was unlocked. I've seen other racks that have covers that lock over the bolts that secure it to the trunk. The best rule is, if they can't see it, they wont try to steal it. That's why I thought this rack would've been alot more appealing if it would've been designed to fit in the trunk when you were through with it since it's so easy to put on and take off. Leroy

[THHNDR]

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My first thought was also to have it store in the trunk. Realistically though the trunk isn't that big and once all the accessories are in it, the trunk would be full!
Nothing is theft proof, especially the car its self...Just have to have trust.

[T-Bird Concepts]

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If anyone is worried about theft, although the thief would not be able to ever get the custom clamps that hold the Trunk Rack on off your Tbird without popping the trunk open... and, this rack is specifically designed for the Tbird only. Therefore, I don't think that the type of person driving a Tbird would steel one off your Tbird to have it on theirs.

But just in case you are still worried:

You could use a "tamper resistant pin-in-star bolt with your Trunk Rack. Here are the specs you will need if you ever need to order them from your hardware store;

Head Style
Button
Material Type
Stainless Steel
Finish
Plain
Stainless Steel Type
18-8 Stainless Steel
Drive Style
Tamper Resistant Pin-in-Star
Inch Thread Size
1/4"-20
Length
1-1/4"
Thread Length
Partially Threaded
Thread Direction
Right Handed
Tip Type
Plain
Screw Quantity
Individual Screw
Head Diameter
.437"
Head Height
.132"
Rockwell Hardness
Minimum B70
Minimum Tensile Strength
70,000 psi
Thread Fit
Class 3A
Drive Number
T27
Specifications Met
Bit
7377A48-Insert Bit;7233A67-Power Bit
Driver
83335A65

[doubutsu]

Re: Luggage Racks

you know the boot cover cost more than the trunk rack and can be removed with six shaps, i have not had mine taken and it's on alot. As Aaron stated the rack will only fit the t-bird. people steal things they can easily resale.

[Ediron]

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If I had one of the racks I would use a set of ratchet straps for the luggage.Don't forget a small plastic if it rains.From what I see and have read about the installation i don't think it would be a major problem to remove and take into a motel room.If anyone asked what it is just tell them "it's a rack would you like to try it" Let them figure it out.