Boot (trunk) Rack and Ski-Rack

Motor Mouth · 05-28-2005

I know that when originally in production Opel offered a ski-rack for the GT, but I was wondering did they ever offer a trunk rack aswell.

If so, does anyone out there have any pictures (seeing either rack would be great) and does anyone know how they attach to the rear of the car?

Gary · 05-28-2005

You mean like this? http://opelgt.com/photos/showphoto.p...at/3011/page/1

BQS4 · 05-29-2005

The one Gary has on his GT is by AMCO. It shows up on Ebay every so often, but, not too many times. It attaches at 4 points. the upper two actually are hinges, and the lower two have a thumb screw release to allow access to the gas cap.

soybean · 05-29-2005

Originally Posted by Motor Mouth

I know that when originally in production Opel offered a ski-rack for the GT, but I was wondering did they ever offer a trunk rack aswell.

If so, does anyone out there have any pictures (seeing either rack would be great) and does anyone know how they attach to the rear of the car?

I have a trunk rack, but not any of the attaching points. You are welcome to it for the postage to ship it. Jarrell

GTJIM · 05-29-2005

Originally Posted by Motor Mouth

I know that when originally in production Opel offered a ski-rack for the GT, but I was wondering did they ever offer a trunk rack aswell.

If so, does anyone out there have any pictures (seeing either rack would be great) and does anyone know how they attach to the rear of the car?

Here is a pic of both ski & Luggage racks. They are of the "bolt-on" type.
There is also a Luggage Rack that has been mentioned which requires drilling holes (

) in the rear deck - two below the rear screen in which pivots fit and two just above the tail lip for clamp downs so the rack can be lifted for access to the gas cap. I have a pic of one of those - found it!

soybean · 05-29-2005

Originally Posted by GTJIM

There is also a Luggage Rack that has been mentioned which requires drilling holes ( ) in the rear deck - two below the rear screen in which pivots fit and two just above the tail lip for clamp downs so the rack can be lifted for access to the gas cap. I have a pic of one of those - found it!

Motor Mouth, the one I have is the 2nd picture that GTJIM posted. I don't have the upper two mounting attachments though. I was a little leery of drilling any more holes in the rear deck of mine though. Jarrell

Gary · 05-29-2005

That's also the one that I have. I made 2 "U" brackets for the top pivot. Used rubber plugs with threaded insert for mounting.

Motor Mouth · 05-30-2005

Thanks guys, I knew you'd come up trumps, especially GTJim has Jim has photos of just about everything there is to photo..........GT related of course

When my dad had his first GT,we had a ski-rack, that was 30+years ago and I could remember it then, but I never knew about AMCO one, does anyone have any idea what they're worth?

GTJIM · 05-30-2005

In July, 1974 the Ski Rack was listed at $US55.45
Considering that many GT rare spares now sell a 10X original cost a NOS Ski Rack must calculate out at ....... $US554.50

05-28-2005	#1 (permalink)
Motor Mouth 'NO,......O P E L..G T!' Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Lincoln, UK Posts: 589 Provided Answers: 1	Unanswered: Boot (trunk) Rack and Ski-Rack I know that when originally in production Opel offered a ski-rack for the GT, but I was wondering did they ever offer a trunk rack aswell. If so, does anyone out there have any pictures (seeing either rack would be great) and does anyone know how they attach to the rear of the car? __________________ Mark I used to have an Opel....now i have a collection 69 GT 2.5 FI, Getrag, Irmscher Big Brakes, LSD, Lowered, 8" & 8.5" BBS RM's, Leather.....ex Dealer Opel Team 70 GT 1.9 Weber, 4 Speed 70 GT 1.9 Twin Weber, 4 Speed, Alloys 71 GT 2.0 Weber, Getrag, Lenk Styling, Alloys 71 GT 3.5 V8 Holley, RHD, TARGA, Leather Recaros 75 Commodore GS Coupe, 2.5 Twin Carb, Auto 76 Commodore GS/E Coupe, 2.8 FI, Auto, Alloys, LSD, Sunroof

05-29-2005	#3 (permalink)
BQS4 Southern Red Neck Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Snellville, GA Posts: 6,028 Real Name: Gene Provided Answers: 12	The one Gary has on his GT is by AMCO. It shows up on Ebay every so often, but, not too many times. It attaches at 4 points. the upper two actually are hinges, and the lower two have a thumb screw release to allow access to the gas cap. __________________ "Yes, I do have a rifle rack in my Sportwagon"

05-30-2005	#8 (permalink)
Motor Mouth 'NO,......O P E L..G T!' Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Lincoln, UK Posts: 589 Provided Answers: 1	Thanks guys, I knew you'd come up trumps, especially GTJim has Jim has photos of just about everything there is to photo..........GT related of course When my dad had his first GT,we had a ski-rack, that was 30+years ago and I could remember it then, but I never knew about AMCO one, does anyone have any idea what they're worth? __________________ Mark I used to have an Opel....now i have a collection 69 GT 2.5 FI, Getrag, Irmscher Big Brakes, LSD, Lowered, 8" & 8.5" BBS RM's, Leather.....ex Dealer Opel Team 70 GT 1.9 Weber, 4 Speed 70 GT 1.9 Twin Weber, 4 Speed, Alloys 71 GT 2.0 Weber, Getrag, Lenk Styling, Alloys 71 GT 3.5 V8 Holley, RHD, TARGA, Leather Recaros 75 Commodore GS Coupe, 2.5 Twin Carb, Auto 76 Commodore GS/E Coupe, 2.8 FI, Auto, Alloys, LSD, Sunroof

05-30-2005	#9 (permalink)
GTJIM Old Opeler Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: New Zealand Posts: 5,686 Provided Answers: 12	List Price In July, 1974 the Ski Rack was listed at $US55.45 Considering that many GT rare spares now sell a 10X original cost a NOS Ski Rack must calculate out at ....... $US554.50 __________________ GTJim Opel Owner since last Century! Copyright © 2000-2009 J D Henry All Rights Reserved

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