1972 Luggage Rack

[Martin Z.]

Help, Anyone know where I can get a luggage rack for my 72 LT-1?

[Bill C.]

Re: 1972 Luggage Rack

if your car had one installed and it is rusty -
I would STRONGLY suggest having it rechromed.

The holes are drilled for each rack as they were installed at the dealership.
A new rack from any of the Vette vendors would very likely NOT line up correctly.


If your car has never had a rack, then vendors such as Corvette Central, Paragon, Doc Rebuild etc., would have suitable racks.
The ones used way back where chromed steel, they also sell stainless racks too. Be sure to only get a 6 hole rack, the 8 hole would be incorrect for your car.

[Gary S.]

Re: 1972 Luggage Rack

Be sure to only get a 6 hole rack, the 8 hole would be incorrect for your car.

Couldn't one say that ANY rack would be incorrect? Technically speaking from the judging point of view.

[Martin Z.]

Re: 1972 Luggage Rack

Yes Gary, it is incorrect for judging however my car came with one that is damaged so the holes are already there. I just need to replace the rack. Thanks!

[Martin Z.]

Re: 1972 Luggage Rack

Bill: Mine is damaged so I need to get a new one. Thanks very much for the information.

[Bill C.]

Re: 1972 Luggage Rack

Martin,

I have an original GM dealer/factory installed rack.
It came off a 72 parts car, and I know it was never messed with since it was a new car.

It is a 5-6 of 10 in chrome condition, but all metal is 100% structurally intact.

If you want it, you can have the rack. Jut pay for the shipping costs.
Would probably run around 35$ or so to UPS it.

[Jim T.]

Re: 1972 Luggage Rack

I installed a GM purchased luggage rack on my 70 in 1975 for trips from Dallas to San Diego and from San Diego to the east coast. All road trips in 1975. It served its purpose and still on my 70 coupe.
Have not used it much since 1975. Since my car is coupe I did later remove the rear window storage tray (only two bolts removed) which permitted some more storage room for stuff on trips.
The rear window does not have to have the factory storage tray to be safely stored with stuff on a trip if I want to remove the rear window.
If I thought I could of been 100% successful I would of removed the luggage rack and repaired the rear deck in 1990 when I stripped and repainted.

[Gary S.]

Re: 1972 Luggage Rack

Yes Gary, it is incorrect for judging however my car came with one that is damaged so the holes are already there. I just need to replace the rack. Thanks!

I knew that you knew that. I was just being feisty and asking a rhetorical question.

[Martin Z.]

Re: 1972 Luggage Rack

Bill, Is it an original chrome rack or a stainless steel rack? Do you happen to have the measurements from hole center to hole center? I am very interested and thanks very much for the offer!

Marty

[Bill C.]

Re: 1972 Luggage Rack

it is a steel/chrome rack.

I will get the measurements for you before Wednesday.