Front Bracket, Left is the original 1.2lb or 520grams made from 1/16th metal then chromed.
Right bracket reproduction 1.9lb or 860grams made from 1/8th stainless steel.
Rear Bracket left origonal 1.3lb or 550grams made from 1/16th metal crommed. Rear bracket Right, reproduction 2.4lb or 1kg made from 1/8th stainless steel.
Re-production has added supoort brace across the back modified front to accomidate racks without pins.
Rear bracket also has support brace
Rear bracket has removable alignment bar for racks without pins.
Brackets made of 1/8th inch stainless steel.
Brackets made of 1/8th inch stainless steel.
Picture shows how modifications to brackets can adapt to racks with or without pins.
2 strap system using double "D" rings & velcro!
Pads on "D" rings to prevent rubbing.
Straps attach using mounting posts instead of pins. Strap hooks made from 1/4inch stainless steel and are rubber coated. Hooks work best attached in this manner, the pannels sit on top of rubber hooks and dont rub on the crome rack.
Rear bracket also has support brace
Under side of straps have 8 inchs of thick soft fleece to protect t-top pannels.
Top side of strap has velcro to secure straps in place.
Double "D" rings used correctly along with velco makes a very secure system.
*IMPORTANT!!!!!!!!!!* in order to use holders you need at least 8 1/2inch clearance between rack and rear window and 1 1/2inch from front edge or rack and 2 1/4inch from rear of rack (antena clearance!!!!)
Complete set of brackets and straps=$185.00 u.s. (originals selling for aproximatly $400.00 u.s.
Colors other than black add 10% other colors available
Basic
Red
Yellow
Blue
Any questions please contact me at glennbodie@hotmail.com