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Paul my thought is to make a similar “Tire Step” design, using 1/2″ Steel Tube Electrical Conduit, and stain the wooden slats for the fold down base, to match my dash and steering wheel. I do not like drilling holes in my cars Fiberglass, so my design will hang on the tire, like the Tire Step. I should have a rough design by mid week.
Dave
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Lakeland, Florida, where we drive Topless every daydavearoy wrote:Paul my thought is to make a similar “Tire Step” design, using 1/2″ Steel Tube Electrical Conduit, and stain the wooden slats for the fold down base, to match my dash and steering wheel. I do not like drilling holes in my cars Fiberglass, so my design will hang on the tire, like the Tire Step. I should have a rough design by mid week.Dave
Like you said, I didn’t want to drill any new holes in my car, either(criteria #2). Which is why I went with the style I made. I couldn’t get a “Tire Step” style to match up with any existing holes or get it to have enough clearance over the spare.
Honestly, I couldn’t figure out the mechanics on some of the luggage racks I looked at.
I used the K.I.S.S. principle!:lol:
I think I’ve succeeded in getting a lot of you thinking how you can make you own racks!
Amor Conquista Todo
After some thinking, I wanted to fortify my luggage rack.
So I returned to my DIY home improvement store and purchased some 1″x3″x12′ boards.
Using my VERY limited woodworking experience (I’m into electronics, remember) I came up with this:
Added some belts from the big and tall store:
and finished it off with a matching suitcase from my favorite antique store:
I also changed from the pop rivet car attachments to #10×1″ machine screws, lock washers and wing nuts, so I could remove the rack from my car if needed:
Now THAT project is done, it’s time to move on to the NEXT one!:lol:
Amor Conquista Todo
p.s…
I did use the original tube rack. Attached the wood with 1/2″ clamps:
Amor Conquista Todo
OMG, the more I read this forum the more work I have to do! What a clever project! Nice job! Sincerely, Mr. Copycat.
Really fine job, Stephan. The straps and that vintage case are an especially nice touch.
1981 Lafer TI
1600 cc Type 1 engineIf you want a fold up style that sits closer to the bumper and folds up when not in use. This style doesn’t obscure rear view mirror site range. Check into Ford Model A luggage rack.. It will take a little adapting but it’s the look I want. I picked up a used one off ebay for $20. Haven’t got it mounted yet, next project though, if I don’t sell the car first.
That’s an interesting option Montie.
I did some searching. This appears to be a Model A style rack, attached to a Baron (a Classic Roadsters Ltd. Mercedes replica, a four seat car which was based on the Classic Roadsters Marlene). Not sure I’d want to do this on my Duchess. But the advantage is it would not interfere with the bottom hinged Duchess engine cover.
PMOSSBERG2015-12-28 10:24:40
Paul Mossberg
Former Owner of a 1981 Classic Roadsters Ltd. Duchess (VW)
2005 Intermeccanica RoadsterIf you own a TDr and are not in the Registry, please go to https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/mg-td-replica-registry/ and register (you need to copy and paste the link)
Or…you could install a goat carrier on your running boards!
I believe this could be re-purposed as a luggage carrier.Safely hold your child on your lap and you will be good to go!
PMOSSBERG2015-12-28 10:27:17
Paul Mossberg
Former Owner of a 1981 Classic Roadsters Ltd. Duchess (VW)
2005 Intermeccanica RoadsterIf you own a TDr and are not in the Registry, please go to https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/mg-td-replica-registry/ and register (you need to copy and paste the link)
Back to being serious…this isn’t $20 like Montie’s. But only $120 brand new.
Paul Mossberg
Former Owner of a 1981 Classic Roadsters Ltd. Duchess (VW)
2005 Intermeccanica RoadsterIf you own a TDr and are not in the Registry, please go to https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/mg-td-replica-registry/ and register (you need to copy and paste the link)
PMOSSBERG wrote:Back to being serious…this isn’t $20 like Montie’s. But only $120 brand new.That rack looks good and I bet it could be adapted to be used on a TDR. Nice price, too.
Amor Conquista Todo
Nice price for what it is, looks like. Especially compared to the trunks! Whoa.
Here is the equivalent TD version at $179.edsnova2015-12-28 13:19:27
The original TD style version will interfere with Classic Roadster Ltd. Duchess’ bottom hinged engine cover. Hence the search for options.PMOSSBERG2015-12-28 14:57:35
Paul Mossberg
Former Owner of a 1981 Classic Roadsters Ltd. Duchess (VW)
2005 Intermeccanica RoadsterIf you own a TDr and are not in the Registry, please go to https://tdreplica.com/forums/topic/mg-td-replica-registry/ and register (you need to copy and paste the link)
The one Paul pictured is like mine, but I’m mounting on top of the bumper under the spare. I don’t have to worry about the rear hatch opening. It should turn out mounted more like what Ed pictured. May end up with a double fold, hinged in the middle. Like everything else on we do on these, completely custom fitted.
I don’t think anyone here would have ANY trouble making the modifications needed to get these to work!
(‘cept maybe the goatrack:lol:)
I’ve found this to be QUITE the “think outside the box” group!
Amor Conquista Todo
Ed, this is what I came up with using 1/2″ electrical conduit. It has a hinge, so I can store it up right. I did not want to drill any holes in the fiberglass, so I used the “Tire Step design. I will stain the wood to match my dash and steering wheel.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/davearoy/23503827530
Dave
edsnova2016-01-02 18:42:58Dave
Lakeland, Florida, where we drive Topless every day
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