Maybe it was of a different type, cause the rack I have didn't leave any
dents and we drove around 3400 km. And the suitcase that sat on top of it
wasn't exactly empty, either. So, so far so good...
**
** Kim Nyström wrote:
** >
** > I think you can find one of these racks at any Triumph store.
** > I for instance have an aluminium one that comes with four clips
** > that you hook over the sides of the boot lid and rubber feet
** > where it rests on the lid. It is very easy to install and remove.
** > Even a bigger suitcase straps nicely onto it, for instance when
** > you want to drive from Finland to England and back and you need
** > to carry a tent, clothes and other stuff for two...
** > rgds,
** > Kim Nystrom
**
** I,ve got one of those, but be warned they tend to leave four dents
** from it's feet in the boot lid. On my Spitfire Mk3 it forced me to
** buy an extra boot lid to get rid of the dents. But with an extra
** boot lid for use with the boot lid rack it's a great idea.
**
** (They even once was available with extra parts that made it possible
** to carry two sets of skis on them up over the hardtop! Looks great
** in a winter blizzard with a Signal Red Spitfire fitted with Hard
** top, Spiked wheels, Ski rack w. skis and a snow showel, Two occupants
** fitted out for the arctic conditions etc coming sideways around a
** corner on a hill side road leading to a ski lodge.
** I've been there, done that! Loved it! ;-)))
**
** Be warned but use it!
** --
**
** Odd Hedberg
** Pomonagatan 4 International liaison secretary,
** S-74236 Östhammar Sweden Triumph Club of Sweden
** '70 Spitfire Mk3 FD82497LO Signal Red
** E-mail: odd@triumphclub.se Club URL: http://www2.passagen.se/triumph/
** Telephone: Int+ 46-1731 7131
** Position: N 60deg15min E 18deg23min
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