Roof Rack ID

57baja · Posted: Wed Jan 06, 2010 11:07 pm Post subject: Roof Rack ID

So I rarely ever see this roof rack. It's not in the rack sticky. I remember my mom had this exact one on the '69, and I my buddy has it bolted (somewhat goofily) to his Thing, even though it is a Type 3 rack. W I know it's got to be old, as I remember it having it back in the early 70's. Was this aftermarket, or OG? Is this one that is a desirable one, or is it one for the recycling bin?

Just curious, mostly. I've wondered about it for years and seeing it on the Thing last weekend sparked my curiosity.
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EverettB · Posted: Wed Jan 06, 2010 11:44 pm Post subject:

Photos?
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57baja · Posted: Wed Jan 06, 2010 11:53 pm Post subject:

Duh. I forgot to paste it.

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Houstonr · Posted: Thu Jan 07, 2010 12:20 am Post subject:

I have the same exact rack sitting on the side if my house ... I was told it was for a square... But am also curious of the origin

pow_rider17 · Posted: Thu Jan 07, 2010 10:17 am Post subject:

I'm no expert but am pretty sure those were a factory option on later squarebacks. I am very certain that I have a square in my back yard with one of those racks on it. It isn't pretty but there.

I don't think they are very desirable because they require holes in the roof.

EverettB · Posted: Thu Jan 07, 2010 10:48 am Post subject:

Standard VW-issue bolt-on Squareback roof rack.

That is the most common rack made. I think they came out in 1968 or so, although I have seen them bolted to a few earlier cars ( blasphemy Smile

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I wouldn't throw it out. There are normally a few in the Classifieds here.
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PANCHO 666 · Posted: Thu Jan 07, 2010 12:22 pm Post subject:

i'd really be interested in it... ship to texas? how much?
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dirtsandwich · Posted: Thu Jan 07, 2010 12:24 pm Post subject:

yep, looks like the dealer roof rack option to me.

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peaceful warrior · Posted: Thu Jan 07, 2010 3:20 pm Post subject:

Dealer optioned rack as mentioned. I put one on my 69......Not a big deal and I have had no leakage. I used rain gutter silicone when I screwed it in to the roof. Measurements took up the most time, to make sure it was centered.

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Houstonr · Posted: Thu Jan 07, 2010 3:49 pm Post subject:

Pancho... I PM'd you I am in Frisco and would be willing to part with the one I have.

Russ Wolfe · Posted: Thu Jan 07, 2010 4:34 pm Post subject:

There is a front and back to those racks.
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BSQUARE · Posted: Thu Jan 07, 2010 5:12 pm Post subject:

rabbittruckguy · Posted: Thu Jan 07, 2010 5:56 pm Post subject:

I was going to get one of those, but I forgot all about it, and ended buying clothes Sad

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57baja · Posted: Thu Jan 07, 2010 8:12 pm Post subject:

Thanks for the answer guys!
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Bobnotch · Posted: Thu Jan 07, 2010 8:23 pm Post subject:

I've got one of those racks out in the backyard. Now I just need a Square with a roof to put it on. Wink

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