[tcb] Re: roof rack
- From: Mark Sawyer <mechmark@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Fri, 16 Mar 2007 06:42:34 -0700 (PDT)
Just think, if they quit making repop's now, in 50 years they will probably
increase in value as well.
sammie smith <bugcollections@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: Peter is right. Just like
all collectibles, original and correct is what is valuable. But you gotta
temper that with what you want to use it for. If it's just for looks and use I
would go for the repop. They are readily available and not that expensive.
Original is hard to find and big bucks. Just like the ladders. Last original
westy ladders I saw belonged to one of our flipper friends and he sold them on
the samba for $450 each. I have a repop from Wolfsburg for $90 (now $110 I
think). And if you don't believe all that, just compare the value of a real
hemi cuda convertible with one of the clones. Or a real Shelby Cobra.
Peter Albarian <pcalbar@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: 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
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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