Fitted the boot mounted rack today. - Page 2

BRG75 · 4th February 2024, 14:19

Similarly, and now that we have moved on to other boot racks, I have a second boot lid for my MG-B; in the right colour, but has the later telescopic opening prop arm bracket.

Unfortunately I never did buy a factory rack, at the time.

Pattern ones are now quite a lot of brown drinking vouchers.

Mike

Raven Black · 4th February 2024, 15:38

I think it looks nice - adds a certain 'je ne sais quoi' to the vehicle. Rather fancy one myself, was going to buy one but our BRG got in first! Takes an expert to fit it though by the looks of it. So if anyone has another one? Plus the chrome studs look nice when it isnt on the car.

Briodyjl01 · 4th February 2024, 16:27

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Originally Posted by Raven Black

I think it looks nice - adds a certain 'je ne sais quoi' to the vehicle. Rather fancy one myself, was going to buy one but our BRG got in first! Takes an expert to fit it though by the looks of it. So if anyone has another one? Plus the chrome studs look nice when it isnt on the car.

It doesn’t take an expert to fit! Put the template on the boot, drill it open the holes up and bolt it on.

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VVC-Geeza · 4th February 2024, 16:47

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Originally Posted by Briodyjl01

It doesn’t take an expert to fit! Put the template on the boot, drill it open the holes up and bolt it on.

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Well done for taking it on Josh, even with a template it must have been a strange feeling to be drilling into a panel.I sort of know how how you must have felt. I had a sharkfin fitted and even as an observer it made me nervous watching someone drill a hole in the roof,luckily all went well.

BRG75 · 4th February 2024, 17:03

Jennifer,
The kit comes with a choice of chrome or black plastic blanking studs, for when the rack is not fitted.

Joshes original post shows both.

Regards

Mike

Raven Black · 4th February 2024, 20:03

Thanks, I would like to get one if anyone has one for sale, please let me know.

WillyHeckaslike · 4th February 2024, 21:20

Good to see a 75 with the best wheels for the type fitted and contrary to what some might think the boot rack does serve a practical purpose:

It can be utilised as an anti-tailgating device.

bl52krz · 4th February 2024, 21:51

I think it looks ok. Nearly bought one when Rimmer were selling them off cheap a few years ago. Got a Rover/MG rear spoiler fitted instead.

xsport · 4th February 2024, 22:02

Not a fan myself ,but each to his own ! Does it restrict your rear view mirror at all ... I am much more impressed at the fabulous job you have done on the 75 . What a credit to you ... absolutely brilliant. Thanks for sharing this with us ...

Briodyjl01 · 5th February 2024, 19:50

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Originally Posted by xsport

Not a fan myself ,but each to his own ! Does it restrict your rear view mirror at all ... I am much more impressed at the fabulous job you have done on the 75 . What a credit to you ... absolutely brilliant. Thanks for sharing this with us ...

I was wondering that myself. Had a drive of it today and it doesn’t really when driving just the high level brake light shines off it….

Thank you. I assume you saw the old girl when I started the restoration…. She’s a little different now! Hopefully a lot more work will happen soon to tidy her up even more.

Thank you

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4th February 2024, 14:19	#11
BRG75 Gets stuck in Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer, 9th & 10th Rovers Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Sevenoaks Posts: 976 Thanks: 670 Thanked 290 Times in 195 Posts	Similarly, and now that we have moved on to other boot racks, I have a second boot lid for my MG-B; in the right colour, but has the later telescopic opening prop arm bracket. Unfortunately I never did buy a factory rack, at the time. Pattern ones are now quite a lot of brown drinking vouchers. Mike __________________ Presently 2004 75 CDTi auto Connoisseur Tourer - White Gold 2001 75 2.5 auto Connoisseur Saloon - White Gold Previously 2002 75 1.8 auto Club SE, 2000 75 1.8 auto Classic SE (Company Car) 1997 420 (Company Car) 1996 216 cabriolet, 198? 213 VDP 1986 SD1 V8 VDP, 1968 2000TC, 1966 2000.

4th February 2024, 15:38	#12
Raven Black Gets stuck in Rover 75 saloon Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Horley Posts: 880 Thanks: 703 Thanked 267 Times in 198 Posts	rack I think it looks nice - adds a certain 'je ne sais quoi' to the vehicle. Rather fancy one myself, was going to buy one but our BRG got in first! Takes an expert to fit it though by the looks of it. So if anyone has another one? Plus the chrome studs look nice when it isnt on the car. __________________ 2002 Connie SE CDTi Raven Black saloon 1978 MGBGT Brooklands Green Last edited by Raven Black; 4th February 2024 at 16:01..

4th February 2024, 17:03	#15
BRG75 Gets stuck in Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer, 9th & 10th Rovers Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Sevenoaks Posts: 976 Thanks: 670 Thanked 290 Times in 195 Posts	Jennifer, The kit comes with a choice of chrome or black plastic blanking studs, for when the rack is not fitted. Joshes original post shows both. Regards Mike __________________ Presently 2004 75 CDTi auto Connoisseur Tourer - White Gold 2001 75 2.5 auto Connoisseur Saloon - White Gold Previously 2002 75 1.8 auto Club SE, 2000 75 1.8 auto Classic SE (Company Car) 1997 420 (Company Car) 1996 216 cabriolet, 198? 213 VDP 1986 SD1 V8 VDP, 1968 2000TC, 1966 2000.

4th February 2024, 20:03	#16
Raven Black Gets stuck in Rover 75 saloon Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Horley Posts: 880 Thanks: 703 Thanked 267 Times in 198 Posts	Rack Thanks, I would like to get one if anyone has one for sale, please let me know. __________________ 2002 Connie SE CDTi Raven Black saloon 1978 MGBGT Brooklands Green

4th February 2024, 21:51	#18
bl52krz This is my second home Rover 75 cdt club + Rover 2.5 KV6 Conni SE Join Date: May 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 11,397 Thanks: 6,587 Thanked 2,262 Times in 1,729 Posts	I think it looks ok. Nearly bought one when Rimmer were selling them off cheap a few years ago. Got a Rover/MG rear spoiler fitted instead. __________________ Great Barr, Birmingham.

4th February 2024, 21:20	#17
WillyHeckaslike This is my second home Rovers 75 & 25 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Wearside Posts: 4,526 Thanks: 543 Thanked 709 Times in 511 Posts	Good to see a 75 with the best wheels for the type fitted and contrary to what some might think the boot rack does serve a practical purpose: It can be utilised as an anti-tailgating device.

4th February 2024, 22:02	#19
xsport Posted a thing or two rover 75 club se Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Leicester Posts: 1,673 Thanks: 358 Thanked 419 Times in 310 Posts	Not a fan myself ,but each to his own ! Does it restrict your rear view mirror at all ... I am much more impressed at the fabulous job you have done on the 75 . What a credit to you ... absolutely brilliant. Thanks for sharing this with us ...