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Were luggage racks a factory - or dealer - option?
Were they bolted to the hood requiring 4 holes be drilled or fastened with removable clips?
Allan
Simple answer.. as with spot lights, mirrors etc.. they were both.
The factory rack had clamps and nylon padded feet on the legs, you didnt need to drill the boot.. though they left provision for aftermarket drilled ones.
Finding a facorty one is difficult.. IIRC Paul scofield had one on a white S3.. there was also a company in the Uk i think that reproed the non drill ones.. was a thread maybe 2 years back.. or more.
Michael, I'm going to correct you on part of your answer to Allan.
Rootes only did seven optional extras (Hard top...Overdrive...Radio...Road speed tires...white wall tires and wire wheels) these could be ordered from the factory on the cars build.
Everything else was a Rootes Special accessory item,which was dealer supplied and fitted.
does anyone have the answer to this question? what rack did the U.K. club use as a pattern for the one they have reproduced? it is made to bolt on thru the holes in the trunk lid. it even has the four mounting points cut to fit the contour of the trunk lid. it's not like the two amco racks that i have. there were two other factory items that have not been mentioned. the heater was a factory installed option on all series. series 1,2 & 3 also had the tonneau as a factory option, dealer item on series 4 & 5. the auto trans was a factory option on series 4.
Michael, I'm going to correct you on part of your answer to Allan.
Rootes only did seven optional extras (Hard top...Overdrive...Radio...Road speed tires...white wall tires and wire wheels) these could be ordered from the factory on the cars build.
Everything else was a Rootes Special accessory item,which was dealer supplied and fitted.
Your right about Paul Scofields car it has the Rootes special accessory luggage grid. This is the one that just clips on.
see pic below of Pauls car.
Anyone notice that the rack is fitted the wrong way round?
Tony and Andrew: You guys are "the men." I am SO glad you piped up, Tony. This has been a five year mystery for me. I bought the only luggage rack I've ever seen available that looks exactly like your's and Paul's, Andrew. Never been able to figure out how it fits. Always thought I was missing two clamps. All I need is nylon feet. And danged if I wouldn't like em to be black. I'm sure a dealer would have painted them black if someone insisted.
Andrew, if two sets are just as easy as one to make, consider a relative portion of your cost covered if/when you get around to making a set.