John Reilly Posted February 5, 2022 Report Share Posted February 5, 2022 Good day, I would like to fit a rack on the boot lid and I would like a recommendation as to which of the available types that are available are the most suitable. Kind regards John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ian Vincent Posted February 5, 2022 Report Share Posted February 5, 2022 Hi John, Not a boot rack, but I have a boot bag that I strap to the back of my TR3a when I need extra storage. Its very effective. Rgds Ian Quote Link to post Share on other sites
iain Posted February 5, 2022 Report Share Posted February 5, 2022 1 hour ago, Ian Vincent said: Hi John, Not a boot rack, but I have a boot bag that I strap to the back of my TR3a when I need extra storage. Its very effective. Rgds Ian Same, I have used both, the boot bag is by far the better option, unless you want/need to carry your sidescreens on the rack.Then it’s an original style rack. Iain Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ben Freer Posted February 5, 2022 Report Share Posted February 5, 2022 Another vote for a boot bag, but just be disciplined by removing it before you open the boot (and empty a rack I guess) as the boot lid hinges are not strong. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lebro Posted February 5, 2022 Report Share Posted February 5, 2022 I have this sort, uses the hinges to support the front, two rubber pads & two hooks over the rear of the boot lid so no holes to drill. From TR shop they do chrome or stainless, I went for stainless. very pleased with it. Bob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlueTR3A-5EKT Posted February 6, 2022 Report Share Posted February 6, 2022 2 hours ago, Lebro said: I have this sort, uses the hinges to support the front, two rubber pads & two hooks over the rear of the boot lid so no holes to drill. From TR shop they do chrome or stainless, I went for stainless. very pleased with it. Bob Mine is a genuine ASM rack from the 1960’s. Chromed. I have modified the rear attachment away from the hook and claw system to a stainless bracket that is retained on the rack with a stainless ‘P’ clip and is bolted under the boot handle. The front is pinned through the hinge pins same as Bob’s Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John Reilly Posted February 6, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2022 Thank you one and all, I think I will go for the versatility of the rack as per Bob even though I understand the merits of the bag. I do like the clean lines of the centre clip fixed under the boot release handle on Peter's 5EKT, I will see if I can make one of those. Regards John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlueTR3A-5EKT Posted February 6, 2022 Report Share Posted February 6, 2022 8 hours ago, John Reilly said: Thank you one and all, I think I will go for the versatility of the rack as per Bob even though I understand the merits of the bag. I do like the clean lines of the centre clip fixed under the boot release handle on Peter's 5EKT, I will see if I can make one of those. Regards John Some better views John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Charlie D Posted February 6, 2022 Report Share Posted February 6, 2022 Hello John, (I'm always tempted to say "Got a new mota", after those words..., but I won't) I have a rack that I have not used in anger yet, but I tested it with a bag attached and found the normal internal rear view mirror was useless. You either need to mount an internal mirror higher up, or fit wing mirrors, if you don't have them. Charlie. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John Reilly Posted February 7, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2022 Good point Charlie, I do depend on that mirror Thanks John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John Reilly Posted February 7, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2022 Thanks for the pictures Peter Makes it very clear J Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John Morrison Posted February 8, 2022 Report Share Posted February 8, 2022 Hi John, another take on the boot handle fixing. Guy used to do these years ago, and I can't for the life of me who or where, pput simply it was a flat SS plate formed to match the handle fixings, then bent at an appropriate angle, and wrapped around the bottom bar of teh rack, easily acheived with a set of Mole grips, cushioned against marking the metal. Know of two in use for well over a decade with no issues, and so simple. John. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John Reilly Posted February 23, 2022 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2022 Thank you John Neat and simple, just the way I like things J Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lebro Posted February 24, 2022 Report Share Posted February 24, 2022 Not quite so simple with a TR2 / 3 which does not have the center handle, just a small round lock. I guess it could still be done , but not as much to connect to. Bob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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