[tcb] Re: roof rack

  • From: "Peter Albarian" <pcalbar@xxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  • Date: Fri, 16 Mar 2007 13:58:18 +0000 GMT

Hey Eric,
I guess insane depends on ones perspective.  From an investment perspective 
buying a repro rack is insane.  My original racks at least hold their value and 
some are worth more over time while the repro ones don't hold their value.
Peter

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-----Original Message-----
From: Eric Woodall <eric@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Fri, 16 Mar 2007 06:00:04 
To:tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [tcb] Re: roof rack

That is insane, considering I got the Hot Dog Fred full length rack with a
folding ladder for $600.

> Will:  Can you please put me in touch with some one who is selling the
> SO-42 type original rack in good condition for $500.  The last one I saw
> in person for sale was a piece of trash, no wood, parts missing, and it
> went for $450.  Seems I saw a reasonably decent one on the samba a year or
> two ago for $850.
>   Sammie
>
> evilscientistboo@xxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
>   There were two main types for poptops or subhatch styles. The early
> style (56-58) had less curve than the later split westy racks. TppThe
> repops are based on that design. A later og rack in good shape is around
> 500 bucks. An early one is a collectors item so deep pockets apply.
>
>
>
> For hardtops you can go with an original full length wood rack but bring 4
> friends to install it and take out a bank loan before shopping.
>
> You can contact "hot dog fred" on theSamba. He makes a variety of OG style
> racks for reasonable prices.
>
>
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>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: ATX BUS
> Date: Thu, 15 Mar 2007 19:19:00
> To:tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [tcb] Re: roof rack
>
> Thanks for all of the input.
>
> Does any one know of a comprehensive resource for westy roof rack options,
> with years?  OG or new, I am looking for a original look on a late model
> split bus.
>
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----
> From: singlecabboy
> To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2007 5:12:13 PM
> Subject: [tcb] Re: roof rack
>
>
> Jeff ,try Action Imports in Louisiana , he carrys all
> the empi stuff , quick service and shipping should be
> less. I have bought stuff from him for years and never
> had a problem .
> --- ATX BUS wrote:
>
>> I am looking for a roof rack for a splittie.  From
>> my understanding they are hard to come by.  I would
>> of course like to find a vintage rack if possible,
>> but I am not oppossed buying a new one.  Any
>> suggestions?
>>
>> Any input is appreciated.
>>
>> Jeff
>>
>>
>>
>>
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