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Subject:Re: luggage rack
From:Alistair Bell
Date:Sun, 3 Oct 2004 16:07:04 -0700

Can't help you with the stuck bolts but I replaced the hold downs with
stainless ones  from West Marine,
these to be specific:

<http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?
storeId=10001&langId=
-1&catalogId=10001&productId=71910&catalogId=10001&classNum=340&subdeptN
um=323&storeNum=2>

one of the sizes shown fits pretty good. I used stainless bolts (1/4"),
flat and lock washers,  and drilled out holes in rack slightly to fit
the bolt.

They stand higher than the stock hold downs which I think is a good
thing.

Alistair
'82 westy, diesel converted to gas in '94

http://www.members.shaw.ca/albell/

On 3-Oct-04, at 2:38 PM, patrick wrote:

> I am trying to take of the front luggage rack on my 85 westy but have
> run into two problem bolts. The two on the front I cannot budge. I
> have sprayed with liquid wrench but no go has anybody else had this
> problem with a successful solution? I will want to replace the little
> cargo holds that are on the rack and am wondering if any body sells
> them?Thanks Patrick 85 westy,Appin Ont
>

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