Author Topic: roof rack  (Read 4986 times)

paulr

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roof rack
« on: August 02, 2008, 12:51:58 »
do we know if anyone has plans to re manufacture the roof rack for our cars?

ranchomerced

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Re: roof rack
« Reply #1 on: August 06, 2008, 10:51:34 »
I will try and do a copy of the one I have for my 1971 sunroof hardtop car before it sells; I would be willing to take orders for them to make it worth while. I only need the clamps for the rails but those are available off of the 107 ski racks. I also need to manufacture the plastic pad on each clamp as most are broken or missing.

paulr

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Re: roof rack
« Reply #2 on: August 06, 2008, 16:02:10 »
cool.

TR

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Re: roof rack
« Reply #3 on: August 06, 2008, 19:08:18 »
Cool seconded.

Tom Rose

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Re: roof rack
« Reply #4 on: August 06, 2008, 23:58:14 »
Cool thirded! <duck>

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Re: roof rack
« Reply #5 on: August 07, 2008, 13:35:50 »
If there will be photos of a prototype along with the total cost to put in an order for a accurate/faithful reproduction then I'm interested. I ski so I might as well have a rack that looks right.
Mark

ranchomerced

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Re: roof rack
« Reply #6 on: August 08, 2008, 14:09:04 »
Here is a photo of my original rack, I think $2500 would cover the costs (plus shipping)I will include the clamps and the straps. Quality will not be a problem as we employ some of the worlds best craftsmen; we are currently building a 1955 Gullwing completely from scratch using original components. It will be exact in every detail. see our website www.ranchomerced.com Mark Passarelli

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Douglas

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Re: roof rack
« Reply #7 on: August 08, 2008, 14:55:09 »
quote:
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Here is a photo of my original rack, I think $2500 would cover the costs (plus shipping)I will include the clamps and the straps.
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I'll take 3 of them! Just kidding. So how do you plan to source the retaining clamps on either end? You mentioned that the 107 ski rack has the same piece (and I believe you're correct) but even those are rare.

ranchomerced

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Re: roof rack
« Reply #8 on: August 08, 2008, 15:56:01 »
I think I have about 8 racks in stock