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novamaniac
26th-April-2006, 02:54 PM
Does anyone have a close up picture of a real Nova Wagon Roof Rack? I have a rack and think it is a Nova Wagon Roof Rack. I will post some pictures.


Thanks,
Bobhttp://home.att.net/%7Eequalizingman/ra.jpg
novamaniac
26th-April-2006, 02:56 PM
one more




http://home.att.net/%7Eequalizingman/ra1.jpg
novamaniac
26th-April-2006, 03:00 PM
Can someone measure there rack from one end to the other from the top tube section and side to side.



This rack measures 56 inches long by 36 wide


Thanks,

Bob

novamaniac
BTHOMAS67Wagon
26th-April-2006, 03:02 PM
If it is, it is a 1st gen rack, but NOT a 2nd gen rack. (ie. NOT a 66 or 67 rack).

Maybe someone else can speak up on the 1st gen's ??

-HTH

Brent Thomas
Ohio
chevy2inreno
26th-April-2006, 05:20 PM
I think that's the rack for the early Corvair applications. The Nova shared a similar rack design as the Impala. However, who knows what would have been used if you drove into the dealer and had them install a rack on your new Nova in 1963.

Dave
Cage
26th-April-2006, 07:08 PM
No, that is not a standard roof rack for a first gen wagon. The standard one is much better looking than that. I will measure mine when I get home.

Mark
novamaniac
26th-April-2006, 07:22 PM
The rack looks alot like the one on this wagon. But I can not see it that close.


http://stevesnovasite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=36925



It might be too long for a corvair wagon.


Thanks,
Bob
DANNO
26th-April-2006, 09:53 PM
The rack looks alot like the one on this wagon.
If you look close, that one has points at the corners. Yours is rounded. Not that nice looking.;)
NIGHTSHADE
26th-April-2006, 10:13 PM
Maybe someone made their own tubes???
Cage
27th-April-2006, 12:09 AM
Yes, ditto on what Danno and Maniac said. The rack is also the same one used on Impala wagons, but much longer tubes. The feet of the rack are a nice design.

Mine measures, 46" x 53".

Mark
Rookie
27th-April-2006, 01:33 AM
Uh NO.........
bbqrat
27th-April-2006, 03:45 AM
Go to the Canadian site, look at the 63 wagon pics. It is the right one..
novamaniac
27th-April-2006, 08:05 AM
bbqrat, Can you take a close up picture of your roof rack. Also, can you measure your roof rack please.


I am thinking Dave is right about it being a Corvair roof rack because it is not as wide.


Thanks, Mark for measuring your roof rack.



novamaniac

Bob
BTHOMAS67Wagon
27th-April-2006, 09:16 AM
Just to echo Danno, the 2nd Gen rack is:
- pointed at the corners,
- had frontward bows,
- the feet have a joints
- the feet bolts holes are front and back and not side to side.

I have an almost perfect 66/67 rack in the garage at home (with the 4 oe feet and 4 brand new feet). If it helps I can take detailed pictures ?!

1st gen Canada version rack, maybe ?!?! :confused: :confused:

HTH?
-Brent Thomas
Ohio
Rookie
28th-April-2006, 02:47 AM
Just to echo Danno, the 2nd Gen rack is:
- pointed at the corners,
- had frontward bows,
- the feet have a joints
- the feet bolts holes are front and back and not side to side.

I have an almost perfect 66/67 rack in the garage at home (with the 4 oe feet and 4 brand new feet). If it helps I can take detailed pictures ?!

1st gen Canada version rack, maybe ?!?! :confused: :confused:

HTH?
-Brent Thomas
Ohio

Send the rack to me and Ill take the photos for ya! :D
Jake
28th-April-2006, 05:07 PM
I also can gaurantee you it isnt off a 66 or 67. I have an original one on mine just like Brents. Looks more like something off a camper to me.
Novaholic
28th-April-2006, 11:53 PM
Heres a 62-65 roof rack...

Hope this helps

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d38/Novaholic1st/62-65rack2.jpg

Later , Roy Landgrave :)