[tcb] Re: roof rack

  • From: "Eric Woodall" <eric@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  • Date: Fri, 16 Mar 2007 07:52:36 -0600 (CST)

You are correct.
My statement was completely subjective.
I usually cannot wrap my mind around high dollar rare items, and thats ok.
;-)


> 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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