Date:         Sat, 2 Feb 2002 17:04:12 EST
Reply-To:     ThingGuy@AOL.COM
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From:         Steve Lashley <ThingGuy@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Re: origin of a bike rack
Comments: To: flub@adelphia.net
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In a message dated 2/2/02 1:21:27 PM, flub@ADELPHIA.NET writes:

<< On my '82 westy, there are two square metal tubes on the front that are

rivetted onto the body just above the upper grill, and the bolt on with

ruberrized hooks on the bumper.  There are holes through the tubing,

presumably to hold hooks that might hold a bike or two.  The hooks that

would hold the bike are gone.  Anyone know where this rack came from? Some

German thing, or an aftermarket addition?  Where might I find the hooks to

hold my bikes? >>

I had something similar on my '74 Westy when I bought it 12 years back.

There was a metal frame that slid down into the tubes on the bumper.  The
frame was held in place with the slide pins that most hardware stores carry.
The bikes were held to the metal frame with red hooks that were bolted
through the frame.  The hooks had 2 bends in them where you would hang your
bikes.  This was not a very impressive setup, but it worked.  I have seen
other bike racks use this same style of hook, and would think it was a common
item.

Steve Lashley
SKL Enterprises Inc.
http://EuroCampers.com
636-797-9015
636-789-2127 fax