What's the best roof rack for the money?

64hardtopbug

I'm thinking about getting a roof rack for my 67 and also my 62. What's the best rack for your money out there? I know the german ones are the best ones, but can't find them new. Any suggestions?

jroymcd · Posted: Sat Apr 23, 2005 6:37 pm Post subject:

there is a original one in the classified (in san jose) for $100. i was going to get it but the wife wants wood.
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RareAir · Posted: Sat Apr 23, 2005 8:27 pm Post subject:

Travis · Posted: Sun Apr 24, 2005 8:49 am Post subject:

When I bought my car, it came with what the guy said was an original roof rack. How would I tell, and how much would it be worth. It’s in decent condition not rust, but flaking paint and the wood would probably need to be replaced Thanks

RareAir · Posted: Sun Apr 24, 2005 3:34 pm Post subject:

LadyVW · Posted: Sun Apr 24, 2005 9:13 pm Post subject:

Go with a wood slat one if you can, the all metal ones tend to make a humming noise when you're driving and it's annoying. To me anyway.

64hardtopbug · Posted: Sun Apr 24, 2005 9:47 pm Post subject:

actually there are a few in the samba classified and a few on craigslist i might be looking into. thanks

vwtypeiii · Samba Member Joined: March 06, 2002 Posts: 137

i think the best kind are the ones that go on top of the roof of the car!lol

Kris Styes · Posted: Mon Apr 25, 2005 3:43 am Post subject:

A Canadian one is listed on e-bay at this time, all metal, 60's stuff. Item number is 7969873690. Check it out.

The metal ones do have a tendenacy to "hum" but that can be taken care of by putting some gas line hose on the four feet. These racks originaly came with rubber feet, but over time, the rubber (like anything else) wears thin. It's a good idea to re-fit the feet with new rubber anyway (eliminates the "hum" and provides the cushion needed to prevent scratching.

The metal one in the e-bay posting is a metal alloy that can be easily polished to a "silver looking" luster.

LOL

Kris (Kansas)
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6vE · Samba Member Joined: February 14, 2005 Posts: 64

I have one of the repro's that Empi sells, (got it from Bugformance unassembled). It's very nice, but the finish is already flaking off some of the wood slats, (bought it two months ago).

It's very good, though.... I've had a 150 lbs, easy, box up there with no issues at all.

RareAir · Posted: Mon Apr 25, 2005 5:42 pm Post subject:

Shops like BFY, Kustom 1 and Latest Rage offer a roof rack with wood slats for only $150 It's not OG, but at that price who cares?
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gt1953 · Posted: Mon Apr 25, 2005 8:02 pm Post subject:

I found mine in the area driving around it is a flat four one..50.00 not bad either.
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RJBeetle66 · Posted: Mon Apr 25, 2005 9:35 pm Post subject:

what about the ones from pacific customs for $140? has anyone had any experience with those? they look decent in their catalog (in Hot VWs magazine) and from what I can tell they are 9 slat teak wood.
also, what about mooreparts...same price and actually looks like the same exact picture.
socalimports has one for $300 and seems to be better than the moore/pacific customs one....anyone have any idea which one is actually worth the money?
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Low65Sedan · Posted: Mon Apr 25, 2005 11:44 pm Post subject:

I'm buying a decklid rack when i get payed this week
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eric12 · Posted: Tue Apr 26, 2005 11:17 pm Post subject:

the decklid racks are so sick. im getting a chrome roof rack from a buddy for cheap. does anyone have a picture of both roof and decklid racks on?
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KSims1868 · Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2005 6:38 am Post subject:

jroymcd · Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2005 7:21 am Post subject:

KSims1868 · Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2005 8:36 am Post subject:

http://69.20.111.53/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=1172

There is the link to the ad on Flat4's web page. The pic is just a basic pic like all the others and doesn't give you any detail. The Stainless Steel version of this rack (in the link above) won't rust and flake like the other cheaper versions. It will also polish to a MUCH brighter shine than the silver painted racks.
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