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Cal |
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Was this style roof rack available through the Porsche dealer or as an an aftermarket accessory piece back in the day? I'm looking for one.
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Actual Member No. 480 ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Banned Posts: 8,487 Joined: 29-December 06 From: Paso Robles Ca. (Central coast) Member No.: 7,407 Region Association: None ![]() ![]() |
Doesn't larmo63 have one of those? I know they are very rare.
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Senior Member ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 1,666 Joined: 21-August 11 From: Orange County Member No.: 13,474 Region Association: Southern California ![]() |
I think the 2nd pic was Lawrence (Larmo63’s car).
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The rubber man ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 8,783 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None ![]() |
Matt has one too.
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That was a cooperative effort between the rack manufacturer
and the designer of the body or Porsche. Specific features were incorporated in the body to attach the rack. The two slots at the rear edge of the windshield header and the six threaded bosses under the roll bar are for that equipment. The same company ( Leitz ? ) produced racks for 356s and 911s They were factory approved accessories, most often available through the dealer. |
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Dr. Phil ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 3,498 Joined: 9-December 09 From: Bluffton, SC Member No.: 11,106 Region Association: South East States ![]() |
man I would llove to get my hands on a set too!
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TMI.... ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 7,956 Joined: 19-March 09 From: Orange, CA Member No.: 10,181 Region Association: Southern California ![]() |
I think that type was more common in Europe back in the day, while the Piper ones were more common at US Porsche+Audi dealers, but you had to buy 2 sets for 4 skis.
So you might have some luck finding some on German evil-bay. Here are some period Porsche or VW-Porsche promo pix & ads with those "OEM Accessory" racks: (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads/post-10181-1311537952.jpg) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads/post-10181-1311537989_thumb.jpg) . Whereas, the Piper ski racks & Hardt bike racks, & similar competing racks for skis & bikes used the same windshield frame slots & rollbar screw holes, & were sold by the USA P+A dealers back in the 1970's, which looked like these: ![]() ![]() . Of course when new, both of mine above were solid stain black paint or anodized finish - as you'll see on the less used & NOS ones which come up for sale occasionally, but mine had some road/air wear over the years of use. IMHO the above types of ski racks were better than those which attached to the left/driver side rollbar screw holes & the rear bumper tow hook screw hole, both because the latter carried the skis at a 30-45 degree angle offering more wind resistance & noise, as well as blocking access to the rear trunk without removing the skis from the carrier. Whereas, all of the above types allowed you to open the trunk as far as were the ski tails or tips hung over, plus you could take off the targa top & leave the racks, but then the forward rack wasn't secured into the windshield frame slots. Good Luck! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Tom /////// |
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Member ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 458 Joined: 19-November 14 From: Philadelphia Member No.: 18,138 Region Association: North East States ![]() |
Here are two more cars with roof racks installed. I found someone that has the front rack for sale. Does anyone happen to have a spare rear bar laying around collecting dust that they'd like to sell? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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Senior Member ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 1,596 Joined: 23-August 10 From: Rancho Palos Verdes Member No.: 12,094 Region Association: None ![]() |
Some one should reproduce these for sure ! Hint Hint 914 Rubber (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)
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Member ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 266 Joined: 7-October 15 From: San Francisco (East Bay) Member No.: 19,245 Region Association: Northern California ![]() |
those are cool.
A slight hijack ... what were the options for a bike rack ? EDIT ... I searched and look found info . just posting in case others were looking http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...12231&st=80 |
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Goldfish - since 1983 ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 6,886 Joined: 1-May 03 From: Sunset Beach, CA Member No.: 643 Region Association: Southern California ![]() |
Check these racks....
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wes ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 1,132 Joined: 8-December 07 From: Ukiah Ca Member No.: 8,436 Region Association: Northern California ![]() |
Like it Thanks Jim.
I must say when I read “Check these racks” I thought you had something up your sleeve in the form of racks but great run anyway. |
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Here are two more cars with roof racks installed. I found someone that has the front rack for sale. Does anyone happen to have a spare rear bar laying around collecting dust that they'd like to sell? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) First time I've seen that front attachment detail. Always wondered. Is it stable without the roof on without skis ? |
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When I was a teenager in Seattle I used to see new brightly colored 914s heading for Alpental or Crystal Mountain with actual skis on the racks. Skis I couldn't afford. I thought they were really cool. Of course now that I have 914, I wouldn't drive it that way. My white 914 has driven in snow, but that was in Arizona with the Rt 66 bunch. Who knew I would be needing a ski rack then.
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Dr. Phil ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 3,498 Joined: 9-December 09 From: Bluffton, SC Member No.: 11,106 Region Association: South East States ![]() |
Like it Thanks Jim. I must say when I read “Check these racks” I thought you had something up your sleeve in the form of racks but great run anyway. yea I was expecting a 12 point deer or a elk or something, (IMG:style_emoticons/default/chair.gif) |
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Member ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 296 Joined: 23-July 15 From: New Mexico Member No.: 18,984 Region Association: None ![]() |
Aren’t those racks called the wislers
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