Chrome boot rack

[Alan c]

Re: Chrome boot rack

Hi Alan

I am seeing my local stainless guys tomorrow, so let me see what could be organised if there are say 5-6 takers in a batch?

Mike

OK let me know how you get on

[andyf]

Re: Chrome boot rack

I really want to say yes but I've had to spend too much already this month repairing the tin tops :-(

[Mike]

Re: Chrome boot rack

Hi Alan

I am seeing my local stainless guys tomorrow, so let me see what could be organised if there are say 5-6 takers in a batch?

Mike

[cameronfurnival]

Re: Chrome boot rack

A quick way to make your own rack would be to use saddle washers or radius tube connectors. Bend and cut the tubes to length and insert the saddle washer plug into the ends, drill the mating tube and bolt up. These sorts of things.
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[Alan c]

Re: Chrome boot rack

I looked at these - certainly an option just a little dearer than one above, plus I have to drill bodywork - still undecided

[jon_cox]

Re: Chrome boot rack

Have you tried speaking to these guys. Looks quite expensive and perhaps not to everyones design but they will make one off's.

http://www.boot-racks.co.uk/luggage-racks-for-classic-cars/marlin-roadster

[Alan c]

Re: Chrome boot rack

Mike as the initiator of this thread I am clearly a taker for your proposed bulk buy. I know from your light bar adventure its not an instant process and my need may be in a few month time so I may have to drop out and go for the commercial option.

I was looking at the one on the following link - looks Ok at £118 but when you add extension pieces and other fittings to hold it on its heading towards the £160 mark.

http://www.europaspares.com/exterior-parts/boot-luggage-racks.html

[Mike]

Re: Chrome boot rack

Ah well you don't know unless you ask :-)

Andy

I use a local stainless steel workshop close by me for odd items we require in my day job, and then get the welders to do me "homer" jobs for the Marlin at the weekends. This is where the welding of the stainless headlamp bars comes from - (I get the triangles and tabs laser cut, and cut the polished tube to length, and then have the headlamp bars welded up in a jig I made to replicate the Marlin original).

If you are serious about wanting a stainless carrier, I can get one priced up. I can guarantee it will be a lot cheaper than the £200 Marlin charge for theirs. The final price will depend upon the complexity of course. As I alluded to earlier the Marlin design is as basic (but very neat) as they can be made. If you want hinges and clips it will add to the overall cost.

May be if there are several members interested we could get a price for a batch of 5+ which I'm sure will help with the price each. I will make them available at cost only to Marlin club members.

Anyone interested? - no committment required at this stage, just to let me guage potential numbers. I have no idea of the final cost but if its around £75-100 would this be of interest?

Reply here, or PM me if you prefer.

[andyf]

Re: Chrome boot rack

Ah well you don't know unless you ask :-)

[Michael Turpin]

Re: Chrome boot rack

Andy the joints were a labour of love and took a long time to produce as there are some 30 parts to be manufactured plus the crimping tool to attach the parts to the stainless tubes.
So unfortunately I have to say no to your request, although your trust in the finished product is appreciated.

[andyf]

Re: Chrome boot rack

Michael, How much would you charge to make up a set of joints?

[Alan c]

Re: Chrome boot rack

Thanks for all the feedback - much appreciated

Alan

[Michael Turpin]

Re: Chrome boot rack

I made mine using 15mm stainless steel plumbing tube from B&Q £8 a length (3 required) and then manufactured some joints from stainless steel. Plus S/S screws.
total cost £30 plus time.
benefits - low cost and made to measure.IMG_2607.JPGlower joint.jpggeneral frame joint.jpg

[greatoldone]

Re: Chrome boot rack

I'd echo that. That's why mine is held on with the arms and pins - it's very easy to take off, and there's no holes through the rear tub.

[Mike]

Re: Chrome boot rack

One thing to consider is how it mounts - or de-mounts - if you have the misfortune of suffering a puncture.

Mine is the standard Marlin rack which just uses 4 bolts passing through the boot lid into the four legs. Nice and solid, but if ever I have a puncture it will add to the time it takes to remove the spare wheel.

If you have the patience, a quick release arrangement would be a good idea.

Mike