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rich b · 01-31-2019, 09:29 AM

A friend wants me to fab a luggage rack for one of his projects. My intension is to make a functional and visually acceptable (to the normal public) rack; but not necessarily as accurate as an original or repop stamping.

I was hoping someone could provide some basic dimensions for a start. Overall width along with heights at the center and edges, as indicated on the picture.

TJ · 01-31-2019, 10:14 AM

Measurements for racks can vary from car to car. It would be helpful to know the make, year, and body style.

JM 35 Sedan · 01-31-2019, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by TJ

Measurements for racks can vary from car to car. It would be helpful to know the make, year, and body style.

I thought the same thing when I read the OP. The picture shows a rack on a '35 ford sedan that could probably fit from '33-'36, but in '37 these racks became wider. I could provide measurements for the rack shown and also for a '37 rack, but would like to know which year and model this rack would actually be used on.

rich b · 01-31-2019, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by TJ

Measurements for racks can vary from car to car. It would be helpful to know the make, year, and body style.

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Originally Posted by JM 35 Sedan

I thought the same thing when I read the OP. The picture shows a rack on a '35 ford sedan that could probably fit from '33-'36, but in '37 these racks became wider. I could provide measurements for the rack shown and also for a '37 rack, but would like to know which year and model this rack would actually be used on.

Oops.
Going on a '33; so the general dimensions for a '33-'36 rack is the information I'm seeking.
Thanks

JM 35 Sedan · 01-31-2019, 03:30 PM

Okay, here are the dimensions of a luggage rack I have that is the same as the one in your picture. This rack was removed from a 35 slant back sedan before I purchased it ~ 10 yrs. ago.

Width as measure from the back of rack at the hardware fastening locations = 31-3/4" in both locations.

Height as measured from back of rack at center = 15-3/8", and as measured near ends where radius begins at top and bottom = 14-5/8" on both ends.

DavidG · 01-31-2019, 03:48 PM

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The '33-'36 racks are not all the same size as the rack portion for all of the '33 model year and the early part of the '34 model year was the same as the original North American '32 rack with some minor hole variations. That rack measures 15 1/4 by 31 9/16".

rich b · 01-31-2019, 06:14 PM

Thanks JM 35 and DavidG for the dimensions and further info on the model year variations.

The intent is to make a functional rack for road trips that has the general appearance of the original style.

Kinda partial to the later arched top, even tho the flat top would be easier to make.

JIM, WI · 02-01-2019, 10:06 AM

If you can use a 1937 rack that is about 35-3/4" wide, PM me. It even has an original 1933 V8 emblem that was probably put on in the 30's to dress it up. Some of the mounting brackets are missing.

JIM, WI · 02-01-2019, 10:09 AM

This is the 1937 rack.

rich b · 02-01-2019, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by JIM, WI

If you can use a 1937 rack that is about 35-3/4" wide, PM me. It even has an original 1933 V8 emblem that was probably put on in the 30's to dress it up. Some of the mounting brackets are missing.

Thanks for the info; will be up by the car next week and check out the dimensions.

Ron Emerson · 02-01-2019, 10:04 PM

I will have to look but I think I have the brackets that mount to the frame for 35/36 ford.
Ron.

01-31-2019, 10:14 AM	#2
TJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Napa,California Posts: 6,097	Re: Looking for V-8 luggage rack dimensions Measurements for racks can vary from car to car. It would be helpful to know the make, year, and body style.

01-31-2019, 03:30 PM	#5
JM 35 Sedan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Near Rising Sun, Maryland Posts: 10,862	Re: Looking for V-8 luggage rack dimensions Okay, here are the dimensions of a luggage rack I have that is the same as the one in your picture. This rack was removed from a 35 slant back sedan before I purchased it ~ 10 yrs. ago. Width as measure from the back of rack at the hardware fastening locations = 31-3/4" in both locations. Height as measured from back of rack at center = 15-3/8", and as measured near ends where radius begins at top and bottom = 14-5/8" on both ends. __________________ *John* *"Never give up on what you really want to do. The person with big dreams is more powerful than one with all the facts". Albert Einstein*

01-31-2019, 06:14 PM	#7
rich b Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,848	Re: Looking for V-8 luggage rack dimensions Thanks JM 35 and DavidG for the dimensions and further info on the model year variations. The intent is to make a functional rack for road trips that has the general appearance of the original style. Kinda partial to the later arched top, even tho the flat top would be easier to make.

02-01-2019, 10:06 AM	#8
JIM, WI Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 114	Re: Looking for V-8 luggage rack dimensions If you can use a 1937 rack that is about 35-3/4" wide, PM me. It even has an original 1933 V8 emblem that was probably put on in the 30's to dress it up. Some of the mounting brackets are missing.

02-01-2019, 10:04 PM	#11
Ron Emerson Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Dunnellon Florida Posts: 24	Re: Looking for V-8 luggage rack dimensions I will have to look but I think I have the brackets that mount to the frame for 35/36 ford. Ron.