Author Topic: Late 70's Beetle Roof Rack on a rabbit???  (Read 6020 times)

May 04, 2009, 08:15:53 pm

TD_Bunny

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Late 70's Beetle Roof Rack on a rabbit???
« on: May 04, 2009, 08:15:53 pm »
I have the opportunity to get a late 70's roof rack with wood slats for my '84 rabbit 4dr and needed to know if they work together. It wood seem, without testing, the shape of the beetle is too curved and the rack wont work but I am hoping that is not the case.

If that rack does not work does anyone know which VW roof racks are compatible with a 4dr rabbit?

thanks

Reply #1May 05, 2009, 07:03:02 pm

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Late 70's Beetle Roof Rack on a rabbit???
« Reply #1 on: May 05, 2009, 07:03:02 pm »
anyone?  :D

Reply #2May 05, 2009, 08:03:25 pm

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Late 70's Beetle Roof Rack on a rabbit???
« Reply #2 on: May 05, 2009, 08:03:25 pm »
I'm going to say it will not work. The beetle rack is quite curved, and very narrow. Even if you found some way to make it work it would probably stick way up and look weird.
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Reply #3May 05, 2009, 09:14:16 pm

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Late 70's Beetle Roof Rack on a rabbit???
« Reply #3 on: May 05, 2009, 09:14:16 pm »
Quote from: "Wayland"
I'm going to say it will not work. The beetle rack is quite curved, and very narrow. Even if you found some way to make it work it would probably stick way up and look weird.


yes i was afraid that this. I dont have the skills to weld a frame and yet i want a roof rack...bummer. Anyone know of a company that makes them for MK1 rabbits?

Reply #4May 22, 2009, 03:34:36 pm

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Re: Late 70's Beetle Roof Rack on a rabbit???
« Reply #4 on: May 22, 2009, 03:34:36 pm »
a1concept.ca

Maybe?
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Reply #5May 22, 2009, 03:36:10 pm

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« Reply #5 on: May 22, 2009, 03:36:10 pm »
Oops. The sight must be gone. Sorry. ???
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