[LoneSpar]

Is there a propper name for the Old Suction Cup Roof racks?? I would like to find one for my 56 Wagon but don't know a name to search for.
Thanks!

 

[mickeywestsr]

Don't remember a certain name but I remember seeing them.

 

[LoneSpar]

That is how I am. Know what they look like with the metal and wood combo, but have no clue what to call them.

 

[ca1955belair]

I think you are looking for these, very pricy though: http://www.classicracks.com/

http://www.classicracks.com/56_chevy_wagon.htm

 

[LoneSpar]

Thanks Johnathan!!!! That is it. WOW they are kind of pricy. I guess i will be looking for a used one!!!!!

 

[ca1955belair]

Good Luck, I've been eyeing a rack, I think a VW wagon or bus rack would work on our cars, but they are still 300+ bucks new and I am not positive it would work.

 

[T-Roy]

I bought one on eBay. Cost $50 for the rack and @ another 50 to ship from back east. It needs new raingutter straps and the cups should be replaced too. I polished up the aluminum, but the wood slats are still in nice shape. The guy i bought it from said his dad had purchased it in the early 60's for their new Plymouth or Chrysler wagon. It had been in their basement for the last 40 or so years.... It seems like I searched luggage rack or surf rack and just kinda weeded through the newer stuff.
I'll try to post a pic...

 

[LoneSpar]

Sweet T Roy!! I would love to see a Picture!!!

 

[T-Roy]

Sweet T Roy!! I would love to see a Picture!!!

If you look in my "garage", I just uploaded a picture there. I'm doing this from my Droid and not sure how to post the pic in the thread...

 

[ca1955belair]

Here's one on EBAY. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Anti...r_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item33609dc0db

 

[LoneSpar]

Looks Good T Roy!!!! Nice Ride!!!
That is it Jonathan!!

 

[T-Roy]

That one on eBay is pretty KooL! Looks a lot beefier than mine... I dig the "patina" on it!

 

[SIDKELLY1]

PRICEY is right!!!! Probably $20.00 in materials??

 

[pistoncan]

I don;t know who owns this 56 but I like the roof rack.

 

[LoneSpar]

I like that too!!

 

[LoneSpar]

Here is a cool 56 with a Rack, a 55 with an old rack and a Boat haling rack on a 55

 

[ca1955belair]

Did you buy that one on ebay ?

 

[LoneSpar]

No, I would like to but a new roof on house has priority....According to my wife

 

[ca1955belair]

Yeah I got a similar answer from my wife.

 

[LoneSpar]

That seems to be going around!!