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Re: Straps For Luggage Rack

To: Guy <Guy@weller-lakes.freeserve.co.uk>
Subject: Re: Straps For Luggage Rack
From: Ulix Goettsch <ulix@u.washington.edu>
Date: Tue, 4 May 1999 13:04:09 -0700 (PDT)
Cc: Spridgets List <spridgets@autox.team.net>
In-reply-to: <009901be965a$5e17e580$9826883e@default>
Reply-to: Ulix Goettsch <ulix@u.washington.edu>
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Guy,

I am not sure, for they can be quite painful.
But if it's a gift from his long-distance girlfriend, how could he refuse?

Ulix (changed mine for a taller one recently!)


On Tue, 4 May 1999, Guy wrote:

> So what, Ulix, is a "rearend pumpkin "
> Do I need one ?
> Guy
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Ulix Goettsch <ulix@u.washington.edu>
> To: John C. Gottstein <gottstein@erols.com>
> Cc: Spridgets List <spridgets@autox.team.net>
> Sent: 04 May 1999 19:40
> Subject: Re: Straps For Luggage Rack
> 
> 
> > John,
> >
> > been there done that.
> > Long distance relationship, airport pickup, Spridget.
> > If you remove the spare tire, you'd be surprised how big a suitcase
> > actually fits in the trunk.  But of course you can't know for sure
> > beforehand.
> > I think the trunk lid and rack are fairly sturdy, but if she is bringing
> > some brake drums, a cluster gear and a rearend pumpkin as gifts for you,
> > you may want to install those right in the airport parking lot before
> > strapping the suitcase to the rack.
> > I would look for leather suitcase straps or a belt of a really big guy.
> >
> > Ulix
> >
> >
> > On Tue, 4 May 1999, John C. Gottstein wrote:
> >
> > > Hi,
> > >    I'm going to pick up my girlfriend from the airport (darn long
> distance
> > > relationships), so I want to take the Midget, since she has not yet
> ridden
> > > in it (no that's not what I mean, let's not start the love in an LBC
> thread
> > > again).  Since she might have a few pieces of luggage, I need to know
> two
> > > things.
> > >
> > > 1) Is the "luggage rack" on the trunk intended for anything heavier than
> a
> > > picnic basket,
> > > 2) If so, Where can I get straps that look a little nicer looking than
> > > bungee cords, or those bright, red, NASCAR endorsed, heavy duty nylon
> tie
> > > down straps?
> > >
> > > Thanks,
> > >         John
> > >
> >
> >     Ulix                                       __/__,__      ___/__|__
> > ..............................................(_o____o_)....<_O_____O_/...
> >                                               '67 Sprite     '74 X1/9
> >
> >
> 

    Ulix                                       __/__,__      ___/__|__  
..............................................(_o____o_)....<_O_____O_/...
                                              '67 Sprite     '74 X1/9


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