La Prealpina or Thule roof racks

[klbeans]

Looking for a pair of racks that’ll fit my ‘73 2002. Would also like a fork mount bicycle attachment. Must be 70’s or 80’s vintage. Let me know if you have anything for sale. Pics for interest. 

 

[RichenFamous]

I believe I have a set of Thule gutter mounts. I’ll dig them out and snap a few pics tomorrow. 
🍻 

Rich

[klbeans]

18 minutes ago, RichenFamous said:

I believe I have a set of Thule gutter mounts. I’ll dig them out and snap a few pics tomorrow. 
🍻

Rich

That would be great. Thanks Rich. Looking for something from the 1980’s the latest. 

[RichenFamous]

@klbeans,
I got antsy because I honestly couldn’t remember if I still had them 😂. They are dirty but do clean up very well. One of the knobs is cracked is the only flaw. Found the keys too. 
I am not a true Thule aficionado, so let me know if these are of the vintage you are after. 
🍻

[klbeans]

Hi Rich. Thanks for digging these out and getting these pictures over to me so quickly.

 

Doing very limited research, the model you have is specifically made for 1984 - 1991 VW Golf/Jetta (https://www.lpl.com.pt/resources/product_pdfs/305.pdf). Looking at the design, I can see that they may work on my rain gutters. Have you had them on a BMW 2002 before?

 

A few additional questions:

- I assume you don't have the load bars to go with the feet?

- how much are you asking?

- are you willing to ship to Canada?

 

I'm currently weighing some options. I found a vintage yakima fork mount carrier I'm interested in but those would only work on Yakima racks and not Thule. My other option is I go with Sweet Patina shorty racks (

“Shorty” Roof Rack Mounts

SWEETPATINA.BIGCARTEL.COM

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Out of stock but will be shipping ASAP in the order placed. Y'all looking for some "Shorties"?? Well here they are!!! ha We are very...

) but these can prove to be pricey. Given the current economic climate, price will weigh in on my decision but I do want to be sure I'm buying something that will work for me and that I'll be happy with.

[klbeans]

On a side note... would you happen to have a '72 - '73 tii clock like this one?

 

 

[RichenFamous]

I have a few of each style instrument cluster clock, roundie silver dollar 6v & 12v, 71-73 black, 74-76 crosshair, but only one Tii clock that I am keeping. 
Back to the Thule. The feet do not fit quite as well as I would like them on my own car without bending the clamp a bit. Being specific to a MKii VW does make sense as the gutters were very shallow. 
I’ll take pics in the morning to show you what I mean. And I do have the load bars, but they are not wide enough for the 02 roof. The fairing is MIA many moons ago. 

[klbeans]

Thanks for getting back to me Rich. 

 

If the fitment isn't quite right, then I'll hold off purchasing. I don't want you spending any more time than necessary.

 

I'll keep looking around to see what a better option for me would be.

 

Happy holidays and thanks again for all your help.

[RichenFamous]

No worries at all, totally understand. Good luck with the search!

Edited December 22, 2023 by RichenFamous

[Mikepelly]

 

[Mikepelly]

 

[Mikepelly]

I'm not sure if these are vintage enough.  I have them in storage somewhere.