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ottvw
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 Posted: Thu Sep 01, 2016 4:49 pm Post subject: Bicycle rack |
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I'm looking for a few photos of an original Volkswagen of America bug bicycle rack. I would like to make a few.
Would anyone here in TheSamba land happen to have any?
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hitest
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| Posted: Mon Sep 05, 2016 11:18 am Post subject: Re: Bicycle rack |
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Never seen one- and there are none even described in any VW dealer accessories brochure. Have a hint for us- years available, how it mounts? Is it a bumper mounted hoop or an erector set-looking thing? What do you know about a VW-marketed bike rack?
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ottvw
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| Posted: Tue Sep 06, 2016 10:10 am Post subject: Re: Bicycle rack |
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Ive heard that one was offered. It is a hoop style that mounts to the bumper brackets.
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hitest
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| Posted: Tue Sep 06, 2016 6:20 pm Post subject: Re: Bicycle rack |
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I've got both the ones we describe- an old hoop and the erector set, but both are well inside the brackets. They have to be in order to cradle the average bicycle's top tube. I think you have a v-w-nicorn on your hands. 
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I wonder what the nut looks like.
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ottvw
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| Posted: Wed Sep 07, 2016 11:41 am Post subject: Re: Bicycle rack |
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Do you have any photo's of them? I'd like to make one or two.
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lewism
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| Posted: Sun Sep 25, 2016 6:22 pm Post subject: Re: Bicycle rack |
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| Ive heard that one was offered. It is a hoop style that mounts to the bumper brackets. |
Here's mine:
The original U-bolt clamping arrangement is replaced with sockets bracketed to the bumper. It has the original finish and a tan label on the right leg (visible just above the bumper and below the bike tire). I quote:
Beetle Bike Bearer
550 Willow Rd. Menlo Park CA 94025
Maybe you could send them a letter. 
Edit: Sorry, I'm flat on my back with bacteria colonizing my bronchae. If you have patience I can produce a measured sketch and some detail photos.
Since it apparently is a v-w-nicorn. |
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stale air
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| Posted: Sun Oct 09, 2016 6:52 pm Post subject: Re: Bicycle rack |
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Here is my rack. Ive had it about 20 yrs or so. Works great.
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Brambug
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| Posted: Tue Oct 11, 2016 10:23 am Post subject: Re: Bicycle rack |
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| These are cool! Never seen 'em before! Might make one myself too or see if I can pick one up over here in Europe |
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