The zip it rack

[Brentwood Bob]

Just published a YouTube of the zip it rack.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=xAAZ7qNTa0E
Thanks.

[Brad in Germany]

The originals were called the "Zip-a-Rak" made by the Peters & Russell Inc. of Springfield Ohio.

They were first introduced in June of 1929.

Here is the introductory advertisement that appeared in the June 1929 issue of Ford Dealer and Service Field:



Brad in Maryland

[Brentwood Bob]

Thanks Brad. Apparently, an old accessory.

[Redbird]

Yankee ingenuity at its finest!

[John]

It is correct that the reproductions are no longer in production and haven't been for many years. I did find an original at Hershey a couple of years ago and now it awaits restoration so the originals are still out there.

[larrys40]

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One of my old A friend locally had one in his unrestored tudor. His son had it now but it is a pretty cool trunk rack . If anyone sees one I’d snag it.
Larry

[w.michael]

I have one of these (reproduction) on my 60B, which looks quite a bit like the photo in Brad’s ad. It was installed by the previous owner, so I don’t know where it was purchased, or when. I like it much better than any of the folding racks I have tried to use with rear spares. It is not really noticeable when closed—looks like a small bumper guard.

W. Michael

[Brad in Germany]

Here are some other write-ups on the ZIP-A-RAK:

From April 1929:



From later in 1929:



From May 1930:

par= Peters and Russell, Inc.

Brad in Maryland

[Chris Haynes]

I would love to have one.

[Vern]

The reproduction Zip rack on the back of the roadster came from a friend about 15 years ago. I found another at the Big 3 swap a couple of years ago and bought it for another couple who wanted one. Aside from the chrome plating of the rear bar, it doesn’t seem that making one would be that difficult.

[History]

I’d really like to have one of these, a reproduction would be fine. I like the tag as well!!!!!!!

Originally Posted by Vern

The reproduction Zip rack on the back of the roadster came from a friend about 15 years ago. I found another at the Big 3 swap a couple of years ago and bought it for another couple who wanted one. Aside from the chrome plating of the rear bar, it doesn’t seem that making one would be that difficult.