trunk rack

[Model A Man]

Did the rear trunk rack that came on the 30/31 deluxe roadster and coupes painted black or were they nickle plated? I have a rack the is chrome plated and has metal strips that are woodgrained. I am thinking it is an orig. that was chrome plated at one time as the car was restored in 1978. How can I tell if it is orig?
Thanks

 

[John LaVoy]

That model of luggage rack was being reproduced back in the 70s so it will be hard to tell if it is an original.

 

[lindy williams]

Go to (abarnyard.com) and look at the rack on that deluxe roadster. It is an original and is correct except that the woodgrained slats should be oak woodgrained not walnut woodgrained on a roadster.

 

[Dave Pratt - IL]

"It is an original and is correct except that the woodgrained slats should be oak woodgrained not walnut woodgrained on a roadster."

Where can I find this information? Sorry to doubt you but I certainly would not think this is something Marco would have overlooked.

 

[Aerocraft]

Check his web site. I have been told that he comments about his mistake on the color and grain. I have a '31 Deluxe roadster with the original rack. The car came to me in an unrestored condition except for a early '50s repaint. Before I restored the rack, it was chrome plated and had a light oak woodgrain on the metal slats. I have not restored the car. Gar Williams