Carter Carpac or other VINTAGE ROOF RACKS?

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    1957_TRANSCONTsearch New Member

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    Hello!
    I am looking to buy Carter Carpac racks (I put them on all cars I build from the 1950, as I can)...I kmow that's kind of a ":wanted ad"...but I wanted to mention it.

    Second...any pictures, including old snapshots..of aftermarket racks on 1940s-1960s wagons?

    There is a great 1940s one I have seen of Ansel Adams photographing from the roof of a woodie with a big platform he had built onto the car...in Zion(?).
    Anyone seent that one? can't find it now!
     
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    hello ,
    have an original carpac rack to sell, Marc
     
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    Pictures? (Since I've never heard of a Carpac rack...)
     
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    :1st:

    Only the coolest looking old aftermarket racks!

    These things were VERY nicely made.

    Thanks!
     

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    wixom61 Well-Known Member

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    Very cool!

    [​IMG]

    David :)
     
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    These are cool aren't they. Bought a 96 incher or 108 the big one with the original canvas bag, original ladder and the platform to stand on from a photographer in Tucson. Paid 350, now refinishing but need a side decal. Matt in Reno
     
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    Sounds like a steal! Very cool. You'll have to post some pics of it. You putting it on a wagon by any chance?
     
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    Actually I have it on a 74 quadravan/ econoline 4x4. It's apart and I'm refinishing it as we speak. Matt
     
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    As noted, these racks are still being made, in Oregon. We saw a '55 Chev wagon at at vintage campout in Lynden in September and it had an original rack on it that was gorgeous. The car, and the rack, had been restored. the lady that owned the rig told us the new ones are just as nice.

    A tad pricey, but if you need a roof rack and want something that will not only last a long time but will also add a new level of vintage look to your wagon, one of these would be the way to go.
     
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    I wonder what ever happend to her Saf?....she seemed quite giddy that there was a wagon board:yup:


    DUDE!!!!!....a tad pricy?????.....thats more than I pay for a car !!!!:rofl2:
     
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    GOT MY RACK

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    Safari57 Well-Known Member

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    Did you get a brand new one or find a used one? Sure does look good. Will be dynamite on your wagon.
     
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    Looks beautiful! Tell us the details on it - should make interesting reading.
    Also - what's that 'leg' on the left side of the pic? Is that a bracket that attaches to the drip rail?
     
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    Found a used one in almost perfect condition
     
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    Yes those 4 legs attach to the drip rails
     

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