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07-27-2022, 08:27 PM | #1 |
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The zip it rack
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07-27-2022, 10:39 PM | #2 |
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Re: The zip it rack
The originals were called the "Zip-a-Rak" made by the Peters & Russell Inc. of Springfield Ohio.
They were first introduced in June of 1929. Here is the introductory advertisement that appeared in the June 1929 issue of Ford Dealer and Service Field: Brad in Maryland |
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07-27-2022, 11:00 PM | #3 |
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Re: The zip it rack
Thanks Brad. Apparently, an old accessory.
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07-28-2022, 07:19 AM | #4 |
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Re: The zip it rack
Yankee ingenuity at its finest!
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07-28-2022, 09:12 AM | #5 |
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Re: The zip it rack
It is correct that the reproductions are no longer in production and haven't been for many years. I did find an original at Hershey a couple of years ago and now it awaits restoration so the originals are still out there.
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07-28-2022, 07:04 PM | #6 |
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Re: The zip it rack
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07-28-2022, 08:49 PM | #7 |
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Re: The zip it rack
I have one of these (reproduction) on my 60B, which looks quite a bit like the photo in Brad’s ad. It was installed by the previous owner, so I don’t know where it was purchased, or when. I like it much better than any of the folding racks I have tried to use with rear spares. It is not really noticeable when closed—looks like a small bumper guard.
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07-28-2022, 11:38 PM | #8 |
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Re: The zip it rack
Here are some other write-ups on the ZIP-A-RAK:
From April 1929: From later in 1929: From May 1930: par= Peters and Russell, Inc. Brad in Maryland |
07-29-2022, 01:48 AM | #9 |
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Re: The zip it rack
I would love to have one.
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07-31-2022, 03:43 PM | #10 |
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Re: The zip it rack
The reproduction Zip rack on the back of the roadster came from a friend about 15 years ago. I found another at the Big 3 swap a couple of years ago and bought it for another couple who wanted one. Aside from the chrome plating of the rear bar, it doesn’t seem that making one would be that difficult.
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08-02-2022, 07:24 AM | #11 | |
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Re: The zip it rack
I’d really like to have one of these, a reproduction would be fine. I like the tag as well!!!!!!!
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