Zip it rack

[BILL WILLIAMSON]

Does anyone have a picture of a Zip-It trunk rack in it's extended position & how far does it extend past the spare?
I need one to haul my 75 lb. 3 wheel "Caddy" mobility scooter. Bill W.

[Brentwood Bob]

John Lavoy, how far does your rack extend. Bob

[Ed Saniewski]

Bill, would it be easier to install a 2 inch receiver under the spare, and then get a small shelf with ramps to drive on and off?

[John LaVoy]

The Zip A Rack extends about 16". The suggestion for the 2" receiver and a bracket that holds a shelf might be easier to come up with. We put a receiver on the sedan to tow the Mullins trailer and it is pretty easy to make and only cost about $100 or so to make.

[CarlG]

John,
Was this trailer hitch featured in your magazine? If so, what issue?

[Brentwood Bob]

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Bill, the zip-it will be hard to locate. And a reproduction expensive to duplicate. The receiver route would give you a great alternative. Bob

[Bruce,Upstate NY]

Google "single wheel trailers". They're great behind an A. No backing problem, no sight problem, little weight on car. I use a small one and will have another for sale @ C4J 25.(Just avoid straddling road kill).

[Jordan]

Originally Posted by Bruce,Upstate NY

Google "single wheel trailers". They're great behind an A. No backing problem, no sight problem, little weight on car. I use a small one and will have another for sale @ C4J 25.(Just avoid straddling road kill).

we have two and i also really like them. the only time they are difficult to tow is when you're in areas where the road is worn down and there is that "hump" in the middle of the road. the single tire rides on that hump, but is consistently wanting to go down in the dips.

[1931 flamingo]

I believe Bill is looking to carry an electric "scooter".
Paul in CT

[Tom Wesenberg]

I've seen some single wheel trailers that have one or two shock obsorbers on the wheel to control the side to side swivel.

[SteveB31]

We have been interested in making the "Zip It Rack" for some time, but have not seen one available to purchase to copy to make more. Anyone have one to sell, that we can use as a sample? I always liked that design, but nobody is currently making one. Anyone have one I can buy?

Steve Becker
Berts Model A Center

[Huckster Dave]

bought a cargo hauler w/500 lbs capacity for reciever hitch has a ramp to load the mobility scooter with ease. Harbor freight less than 200.00.

[Brentwood Bob]

Steve Becker. Contact bob winkerink in shady cove Oregon(MAFCA Roster) He made up some Stainless steel ones. I have an early reproduction I could send you. I also have the one John Lavoy made. Bob

[Brubaker]

Bill-If you go the 2-inch receiver route, I've got the 'shelf' unit that plugs into it.
You can have it. Bought at a local yard sale, now it's just collecting dust in the barn. I get to Fresno from time-to-time too. If not, good luck with the project. Bruce

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http://generaldevices.thomasnet.com/...om-mount-slide?

There is a USA manufacturer called General Devices in Indianapolis that makes heavy duty roller bearing slides. They were originally used for the computer electronic rack enclosures but they are so good the fire truck manufacturers are using them for their pull out shelves and steps. One or two of their slides can be used to easily fabricate exactly what you need. Be prepared for price sticker shock though.

[John LaVoy]

I did write up the trailer hitch, I will have to see if I can find the issue.

[RJ]

I bought one of the zip rack on ebay a couple of years ago, its on my car. But before I installed it I took dimensions and made Auto Cad drawings. I havent completely dimension it but it is drawn to scale. does this help?

[Brentwood Bob]

pm. Bob

[Bruce,Upstate NY]

That 75# cart and the extra weight of the carrier centered out maybe 5" beyond the rear of the frame is a lot of weight, supported only by two brackets to the body.
The trailer is better.

[1931 flamingo]

I don't see where it's going to be any worse than 2 225 lb people in the back seat or rumble seat ? ? ?
JMO
Paul in CT

[BILL WILLIAMSON]

Thanks!
Thanks for all your help & advice! I've located & bought a Bill Miller reproduction of the original Zip-A-Rak! Hope it gets here tomorrow. Bill W.

[Tom Wesenberg]

Originally Posted by BILL WILLIAMSON

Thanks!
Thanks for all your help & advice! I've located & bought a Bill Miller reproduction of the original Zip-A-Rak! Hope it gets here tomorrow. Bill W.

This is the first I've heard of a Zip-A-Rack. Do you have a picture?

[BILL WILLIAMSON]

Originally Posted by Tom Wesenberg

This is the first I've heard of a Zip-A-Rack. Do you have a picture?

Tom,
Originally made by Richardson & Phillips in Ohio, later copied by Bill Miller & John LaVoy. Mine is by Bill Miller. Bill W.

[juke joint johnny]

Glad you found one Bill !!!
I'm looking forward to the pictures to see what this rack looks like.
John Cochran

[BILL WILLIAMSON]

Originally Posted by juke joint johnny

Glad you found one Bill !!!
I'm looking forward to the pictures to see what this rack looks like.
John Cochran

Yo, Brother John,
I'll try, I think I've mastered shrinkin' the stinkin' pics. Have to send them to PAINT first, they were already "painted," I just wanted to shrink 'em. Bill W.
Blimey!! I did it!! Rack is retracted, only pic I had. I'll send extended pics when I get it installed on "Vermin." Original was rated to haul 710 LBS! One guy said he hauled a Model A motor on one from Northern Ca. to L.A. It'll haul my 75 LB scooter easy! Bill W.

[BILL WILLIAMSON]

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[QUOTE=juke joint johnny;503147]Glad you found one Bill !!!
I'm looking forward to the pictures to see what this rack looks like.
John Cochran[/QU
John,
Original brochure from 1929. Bill W. (Sorry, didn't work!)

[juke joint johnny]

Looks good Bill !!
It folds away real nice, and it won't get in your way when you work on the Vermin
John

[CarlG]

I really didn't know what a Zip-it rack was until I saw the picture Bill posted above. Then I realized that one of the guys in our club has one on his 31 town sedan. Neat rack. He only uses it when we go on trips and he has a trunk on it. Great idea!

[BILL WILLIAMSON]

Originally Posted by CarlG

I really didn't know what a Zip-it rack was until I saw the picture Bill posted above. Then I realized that one of the guys in our club has one on his 31 town sedan. Neat rack. He only uses it when we go on trips and he has a trunk on it. Great idea!

Carl,
Iffin'you could hang one on your P.U, you could make extra CASH haulin' motors without scratchin' your OAK floor. Bill W.

[Bruce,Upstate NY]

My error. That weight would be out about about 5 FEET beyond the frame with little support. I'd like to hear the results.

[BILL WILLIAMSON]

Originally Posted by Timothy Kelly

I have zip a racks on several cars and have hauled several hundred pounds with no problems. In my opinion, they are really fine racks.

Hey, Tim Kelley,
Thanks for straightening out some the nay-sayers! This rack is built "FORD TUFF' & I will mount it with grade 8 bolts & nuts! It will make me self sufficient as I can load & unload my scooter by myself and "ZIP" the rack back in. Pics with scooter loaded soon. Vanity & pride: I'm somewhat disabled, but "play like" I'm NOT. Don't want a drive on carrier hangin' out to get run over by some ooold lady in an ooold Taurus with frosted over headlights while I'm in the hardware store or the topless bar!
Buddies wonder how I drive my coupe? Just fall in behind me, and I'll show you, if you can keep up!
Maybe I should load a Model A long block on it for pictures!
Sorry for some of my corny "humor" but it helps a little when hurtin' like a bitch & pain pills won't be ready for 2 days. Bill W.