Old Aloha Surf racks

Discussion in 'Mid Atlantic' started by Muleskinner, Apr 25, 2011.

  1. Muleskinner

    Muleskinner Well-Known Member

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    Aug 7, 2010
    Vintage Aloha Surfboard Racks for sale on ebay. Search " Classic Aloha Surfboard Racks " ....When I was a teenager you weren't a surfer unless you had a pair of these on your car.
     
  2. MATT JOHNSON

    MATT JOHNSON Well-Known Member

    Oct 11, 2009
    you got a pic of them I would love a set for my Van
     

  3. MDSurfer

    MDSurfer Well-Known Member

    Dec 30, 2006
    If you're interested

    Matt, I might happen to have a pair. Let me know.
     
  4. goofy footer

    goofy footer Well-Known Member

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    Sep 23, 2010
    MDSurfer,

    Those have always been the best racks, my last set had wood cross frames made out of teak wood with canvas straps. After roof gutters were gone gave them to Blair @ SunShine Hse years ago.

    Matt,

    If I had your Chevy van bolt on a set to the roof as you can bend the gutter clamps to fit
     
  5. ragdolling

    ragdolling Well-Known Member

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    Jul 30, 2010
    Two of the dumbest things car makers have ever done was to stop putting metal bumpers and rain gutters on cars. Or maybe it was devilishly smart.

    Now when you as much as tap another car with your plastic bumper what would have been absolutely nothing is a $1500 repair. And without rain gutters, what would have been a $50 set of roof racks that would be sturdy and last forever turns into several hundred dollar purchase from Thule or whomever.
     
  6. MATT JOHNSON

    MATT JOHNSON Well-Known Member

    Oct 11, 2009
    Yeah I have rain gutters I wanna get a pair so when I goto Montunk and assateague island this summer and fall I wanna be able to keep boards suecure on the roof so I can sleep in the van at night
     
  7. Muleskinner

    Muleskinner Well-Known Member

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    Aug 7, 2010
  8. Muleskinner

    Muleskinner Well-Known Member

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    Aug 7, 2010
    Those orange racks

    The orange ones you posted pics of are nice. i think they are earlier model and even more sought after by collectors