SUCTION* CAR ROOF RACK

Sorry - I cannot answer your question as such - however these were quite common 40 - 50 years ago. The suction caps support and spread the load and stop lateral movement, but they are stopped from actually coming off by brackets that connect it to the roof gutters.These are not normally load bearing.

They used to work OK but did leave permanent marks and sometimes dents where the caps were.

Garry

Do what I do and just remove the rack and leave the feet there.

Only 6 allen Key bolts to undo and its off

The feet are bolted into the roof with existing bolts and only sit up about 30mm You hardly see them.

In fact I can sell you an ARB rack for $450 located in Loganlea as I dont use it any more. As they say How good is that.



Cheers

G'day Pete.

As Garry said above, they were all the rage back in the '50s. I hope the current ones are better than those models. Can't say I've seen any advertised.

My Dad had one on our '58 Prefect with the whole thing being secured to the rain gutters by a turnbuckle and catch. Somewhere between Sarina and Lotus Creek (old Bruce Hwy) while going through a creek crossing, he hit a pothole, braked suddenly,and we watched as the whole thing (minus the suction cups) flew across the bonnet and landed on the road in front of the car.

The metal clamps holding it onto the gutters had completely straightened while the suction cups stayed on the roof. As I remember we only had one suitcase on the roof, so maximum of 20/25 kgs?? If you want it, it's probably still there in the bush as he unstrapped the suitcase, stuck it in the back with me, then hurled the rack into the scrub. :-)

Cheers,
Chris

Yep....a few memories of those racks.

Had one on my old Ford Popular, did the job.

Must remember though, cars in those days had a steel roof, you could have a party up there no problem.

Cheers.....Lionel.

Thanks to everyone for your reply's, yes I remember the old ones too, may look at just getting the rails/rack and leave the fittings on the vehicle untill rack needed. thanks again, Pete.