Heuer, Paul wrote:
>
> Tony,
> I like your method, and it would fit into my garage the best.
> I'm not sure what you mean by a bike roof rack. Presumably it's a square
> metal frame that the hardtop sits on. I don't have one lying about so I will
> probably make up something out of 3/4in square tubing. Many thanks for the
> idea of using a boat winch - I wasn't sure where I would be likely to find
> something suitable. It seems there is a bit in common between LBCs and
> boats:-)
> I am a little concerned about the weather-strips being deformed by the top
> resting on them all summer. Have you had any problems?
>
> Armand,
> Your method will give me back my floor space until I get around to building
> the fancy system.
> I just need to find a bare section of garage wall...
>
> Thanks to everyone who responded. As usual a goldmine of information.
> Cheers,
> Paul.
> ----------
Paul, it was a Thule bike rack and the frame is ABOVE the hardtop. The
front 1" square crossrail clamps on to the side hardtop gutters just
like a mormal roof rack and because the hardtop is not very long the
rear crossrail has a nylon sling about 2" wide which I slide under the
rear window surround.
The sling does tend to deform the weatherstrip as you suggest but you
can always add extra padding.
I could take a few shots, scan them and put them on the Web Page if you
like - may take me a little while though.
Tony Leeming
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