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  • #46
    Re: luggage rack problems

    Originally posted by Ski View Post
    Anyone else have a problem with the screws on the rear clamps being a bit short? I could not get the nuts on. The rack has been off all winter but I will be putting it back on soon, after the new pads come. My plan was to follow Spence's lead, I already have all the material.
    For me, no problem on front 2 clamps but not enough thread on back 2 clamps to secure the cap nuts.
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    • #47
      Re: luggage rack problems

      John, Don't know where your locating your rack on the trunk lid but my screws were long enough in front and back of lid. Mine measure 1.200".
      Here is where I located mine.

      http://www.thunderbirdnest.com/forum...ad.php?t=23812
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      • #48
        Re: luggage rack problems

        Originally posted by Gobird View Post
        John, Don't know where your locating your rack on the trunk lid but my screws were long enough in front and back of lid. Mine measure 1.200".
        Here is where I located mine.

        http://www.thunderbirdnest.com/forum...ad.php?t=23812

        Spence, I've been known to have a wide rear-end. Maybe that's the problem.
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        • #49
          Re: luggage rack problems

          Installed the luggage rack today but I think my trunk must be out of alignment because no matter how many times I would measure I couldn't get it exactly the same on all legs (front vs front & rear vs rear). Maybe shipping did something to the legs? Anyway I finally eyeballed it and then measured from the rack itself and not the legs. Looks good.

          I did have the new pads on mine as my order was more recent.
          Roger & Sharon Q
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          • #50
            Re: luggage rack problems

            Aaron, I'm so glad to see you've come up with new pads. I used my rack for a trip to NOLA (1,000 miles each way) for a week and it worked beautifully but when I took the rack off, I did notice the pads were worn. I've been meaning to ask if there were replacement pads available. Also, I did receive the straps, I just never knew what they were for! Thanks everyone!
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            • #51
              Re: luggage rack problems

              Originally posted by marilyn View Post
              Aaron, I'm so glad to see you've come up with new pads. I used my rack for a trip to NOLA (1,000 miles each way) for a week and it worked beautifully but when I took the rack off, I did notice the pads were worn. I've been meaning to ask if there were replacement pads available. Also, I did receive the straps, I just never knew what they were for! Thanks everyone!
              Fergi - where the heck have you been? Haven't seen you in...2 yrs? Don't forget to mark your calendar...July 30... for Thunder @ the White House VI.
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              • #52
                Re: luggage rack problems

                Just ordered mine from Thunderbird Concepts

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                • #53
                  Re: luggage rack problems

                  Hey Elle!
                  Sorry about that, real life has been VERY real for me lately. Kids in college, kids in high school, and a divorce in the mix. Throw in a gov't shutdown and that just about does it for me!!

                  I will mark my calendar for it, hopefully I will find a little extra time by then. I was looking at doing the Caribbean cruise, have y'all looked into that?

                  Fergi

                  Originally posted by islandtime View Post
                  Fergi - where the heck have you been? Haven't seen you in...2 yrs? Don't forget to mark your calendar...July 30... for Thunder @ the White House VI.
                  Now...
                  Laissez Le Bon Temps Rouler!

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                  • #54
                    Re: luggage rack problems

                    Originally posted by T-Bird Concepts View Post
                    Alright!!!! The final solution is here....

                    We now have new foot pads that will last the life of the Trunk Rack. They are a perfect, rubber protective foot pad, that both grip the surface and will not flatten or scratch the paint.

                    We will be mailing out replacement pads to everyone who has bought the trunk rack with the first foot pad design. We should have all of them in the mail by next week.

                    Thanks again everyone for being so patient!
                    Talk soon and Happy Tbirding,
                    Aaron
                    Has anyone received the new footpads yet? I have not.
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                    • #55
                      Re: luggage rack problems

                      Not yet, but I'm sure they will arrive.
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                      • #56
                        Re: luggage rack problems

                        Originally posted by PaulD View Post
                        Has anyone received the new footpads yet? I have not.
                        YES!!! They just arrived about an hour ago...looking forward to installing, but I'll wait till it's time to transfer the rack from Goldi to Moondoggie.
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                        • #57
                          Re: luggage rack problems

                          Elle, Glad to see you got yours, have been waiting to see when they start to arrive. To date, I got a lot of money tied up in metal, sitting in my garage. Tried to put the rack on before one of Toms mini cruises Presidents day weekend, took it right back off as I didn't have confidence the pads (replaced once already) were going to protect my trunk. Hope mine will arrive soon.
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                          • #58
                            Re: luggage rack problems

                            My pads arrived yesterday in Northern California...standard business sized envelope.

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                            • #59
                              Re: luggage rack problems

                              Got mine today. They look like they are made from a much stronger material.
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                              • #60
                                Re: luggage rack problems

                                Our's arrived today!! Thx Aaron!!! :-)
                                DaveR (as seen on survelance TV)

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