FWIW, I have had an AMCO rack on my BJ8 for years and used it during our
European travels in 01 to haul a VERY heavy suitcase. There was no
distortion of the boot lid.
Tom
> [Original Message]
> From: David Ward <david@bighealey.ltd.uk>
> To: <bighealey@charter.net>; <healeys@autox.team.net>
> Date: 5/2/06 3:26:52 PM
> Subject: Re: The well traveled Luggage Rack
>
> I have several Austin Healeys that have the original style "Works" boot
rack
> and there is absolutely no problem with drilling the two small holes into
> the corner edge of the boot lid to attach the bracket that holds the legs
> for the rack, They really do not do anything, they are only locators.
> The weight is taken up on the top of the rear bumper directly above the
> fixings for the bumper irons.
> You will have no problem, and another thing is the boot lid will not
become
> distorted with any weight been placed upon it at all.
> Good luck.
> Regards.
> David.
>
> PS/ If you require a digital photo of one on a Healey that I can email
you,
> then contact me off list.
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <bighealey@charter.net>
> To: <healeys@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, May 02, 2006 5:55 PM
> Subject: The well traveled Luggage Rack
>
>
> > Don L put an article in the Healey mag about shortening luggage rack
legs
> > so the thing does not stick way up above the boot. I just purched one
of
> > these NOS the same as Don's and the photos in the club mag.
> >
> > Anyone out there using this type of luggage rack? It is the type that
> > rests on the bumper and using the hinges at the top. It attaches to
the
> > lower corners of the boot lid lip with two flathead screws. (Ouch!)
> >
> > I am reluctant to drill holes in fear of wiping out the boot lid. Any
> > comments or suggestions?
> >
> > I am also not sure I want to pay the nearly 500$ for the nicer Cape
rack
> > though.
> >
> > Any problems with this old original style rack?
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