Page 1 of 1
Mounting luggage rack
Posted: Sat Aug 03, 2019 2:34 am
by Trav
So I'm trying to mount a luggage rack, but from what I'm seeing is the trunk braces will get in my way, no matter where I locate the rack. What does your hardware look like, and what does it look like under your lid? I appreciate the help, thanks!
Re: Mounting luggage rack
Posted: Sat Aug 03, 2019 5:56 am
by C.Costine
Yes, that is the way the ones that I have seen work. You have to drill through the braces. The luggage racks that I have seen, if anything is put on them, tend to be too heavy for the sheet metal. I would slip some washers in between the skin and the brace as you insert the screws, so that the braces will support the skin better.
Re: Mounting luggage rack
Posted: Sat Aug 03, 2019 9:55 am
by Curtis
Do you have the beveled spacers that should go with it?
20170827_124457.jpg
20170827_124503.jpg
Re: Mounting luggage rack
Posted: Sat Aug 03, 2019 9:57 am
by tjp
Instead of cutting into your deck lid, you should get one that is already drilled. That way, if you decide you don't want to run the rack, you can remount the original deck lid.
Re: Mounting luggage rack
Posted: Sat Aug 03, 2019 10:03 am
by Curtis
tjp wrote: ↑Sat Aug 03, 2019 9:57 am
Instead of cutting into your deck lid, you should get one that is already drilled. That way, if you decide you don't want to run the rack, you can remount the original deck lid.
For my restoration car I have two, with and without. The car came with a rack so I got another lid.
Re: Mounting luggage rack
Posted: Sat Aug 03, 2019 11:53 am
by Trav
Curtis wrote: ↑Sat Aug 03, 2019 9:55 am
Do you have the beveled spacers that should go with it?
I do not have those spacers! I'm guessing they are hard to find?
Re: Mounting luggage rack
Posted: Sat Aug 03, 2019 11:59 am
by Trav
C.Costine wrote: ↑Sat Aug 03, 2019 5:56 am
Yes, that is the way the ones that I have seen work. You have to drill through the braces. The luggage racks that I have seen, if anything is put on them, tend to be too heavy for the sheet metal. I would slip some washers in between the skin and the brace as you insert the screws, so that the braces will support the skin better.
Oh strange... And just have some type of wing nut that tightens down on top of the brace? I would love to see a picture if anybody has one.
tjp wrote: ↑Sat Aug 03, 2019 9:57 am
Instead of cutting into your deck lid, you should get one that is already drilled. That way, if you decide you don't want to run the rack, you can remount the original deck lid.
I have a spare primered lid that I can get painted, if i really hate it.
Re: Mounting luggage rack
Posted: Sat Aug 03, 2019 12:37 pm
by Curtis
Trav wrote: ↑Sat Aug 03, 2019 11:53 am
Curtis wrote: ↑Sat Aug 03, 2019 9:55 am
Do you have the beveled spacers that should go with it?
I do not have those spacers! I'm guessing they are hard to find?
Most of the racks are Amco luggage racks. I plan to make some spacers.
Re: Mounting luggage rack
Posted: Sat Aug 03, 2019 6:29 pm
by mraitch
Just go to Home Depot or Ace Hardware (preferable) and get long nylon spacers and cut them to the appropriate length.
Re: Mounting luggage rack
Posted: Sat Aug 03, 2019 8:31 pm
by bossbob
Here's mine, don't know if it's correct or not.
Re: Mounting luggage rack
Posted: Sat Aug 03, 2019 10:05 pm
by Curtis
Since it was an aftermarket item I don't think you'll find two mounted alike.
Re: Mounting luggage rack
Posted: Tue Aug 20, 2019 2:38 pm
by Gornal
Hi all,
Anyone know where I can get the bevelled spacers for the luggage rack from?
thx
Re: Mounting luggage rack
Posted: Tue Aug 20, 2019 3:13 pm
by Mackn367
This is a terrible picture sorry but it's the only one I have unfortunately... you will just have to brighten it up but mine show the bolts going through the last holes on the top very left and very right (if looking at trunk open). Then the bottom 2 are just equally matched on the bottom.
Not sure if this helps
IMG_5833.JPG
IMG_4781-1.jpg