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**Vicente Aceves** · 02-22-2021, 10:56 PM

Howdy,

I was fortunate enough to buy a nos hickey roof rack for a 69-72 blazer.

The original box is rough, but it came with the original hardware, grommets and bars. The part number on the bag of hardware matches what I’ve seen online.

I had a set of 73-75 racks that had “Hickey Ent” stamped on them. The new set I just picked up does not. I’m convinced they are originals, I was just wondering if anyone had a 69-72 set that did not have any Hickey markings.

Thanks Vinnie

Tuff Gong · 02-22-2021, 11:44 PM

They look good to me. I don't think people were making knock offs of this stuff.

**DeadheadNM** · 02-23-2021, 11:32 AM

Neat find. Thanks for sharing. Is that a roll of weatherstripping to go between the top and the upright supports?

**Vicente Aceves** · 02-23-2021, 01:45 PM

Thanks. Yes, it really came with everything. It looks like the same stuff that was stuck on the other set I had.

The guy i bought them from even threw in a new set of those old tie down anchors. I don’t know if I’d have the heart to drill into the body of even my work truck. They are still pretty cool, being new in the original bag.

WannaBe68 · 02-23-2021, 03:35 PM

Nice find!
If you ever think about parting ways with those tie downs, I'd like to be first in line for consideration.
Thanks!

**1rippen6** · 02-23-2021, 08:09 PM

I would pay you for a copy of the installation instructions.

**Vicente Aceves** · 02-23-2021, 09:59 PM

Wannabe68, Ok I’ll keep that in mind.

1Rippen6, what if I just take pictures and post them on here? Or do you have a need for a hard copy?

I’m really not interested in parting anything out.

**1rippen6** · 02-23-2021, 10:03 PM

Pictures are fine

**Vicente Aceves** · 02-23-2021, 10:24 PM

The guy who had this rack may have another set or partial set. I should find out this week. If he does, I’ll open one of the sets of instructions up and post them here. If he doesn’t have another set, then I’ll open up this one set that I have and post it.

I think I’m going to see him before I get to these new parts I got. They’re already locked up in storage.

Sorry, when I got these parts I wanted to tear open the bag to check out the instructions, grommets hardware etc. but then I wanted to be able to have an unopened bag if I ever wanted to sell them. Especially when the guy told me he may have another set. Hopefully you guys understand.

**1rippen6** · 02-23-2021, 10:35 PM

Makes sense to me

**craneboy72** · 02-25-2021, 02:38 PM

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**Sandtrap9072** · 03-01-2021, 10:02 AM

Very cool find, looks legit to me!!!

**71blksuper4x4** · 03-01-2021, 02:09 PM

What is the measurements of the metal rods? I have a new reproduction rack, but no rods. Thanks Trevor

**Vicente Aceves** · 03-01-2021, 04:04 PM

I’ll get the measurements this afternoon after work.

**Vicente Aceves** · 03-01-2021, 04:07 PM

And I’ll post pictures of the directions. The previous owner didn’t have another set. Bummer

**Vicente Aceves** · 03-01-2021, 10:14 PM

The bars measured 47”

Hope that helps

**Vicente Aceves** · 03-01-2021, 10:15 PM

I’ll start another thread for the roof rack instructions. Hopefully it will be easier for people to find it if they do a search.

**71blksuper4x4** · 03-01-2021, 11:13 PM

Thanks for the measurements, much appreciated.

**Vicente Aceves** · 03-01-2021, 11:23 PM

No sweat!

02-22-2021, 10:56 PM	#1
Vicente Aceves Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Long Beach CA Posts: 459	Hickey Enterprises roof rack Howdy, I was fortunate enough to buy a nos hickey roof rack for a 69-72 blazer. The original box is rough, but it came with the original hardware, grommets and bars. The part number on the bag of hardware matches what I’ve seen online. I had a set of 73-75 racks that had “Hickey Ent” stamped on them. The new set I just picked up does not. I’m convinced they are originals, I was just wondering if anyone had a 69-72 set that did not have any Hickey markings. Thanks Vinnie Attached Images

02-22-2021, 11:44 PM	#2
Tuff Gong Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 3,178	Re: Hickey Enterprises roof rack They look good to me. I don't think people were making knock offs of this stuff.

02-23-2021, 11:32 AM	#3
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,449	Re: Hickey Enterprises roof rack Neat find. Thanks for sharing. Is that a roll of weatherstripping to go between the top and the upright supports? __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

02-23-2021, 01:45 PM	#4
Vicente Aceves Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Long Beach CA Posts: 459	Re: Hickey Enterprises roof rack Thanks. Yes, it really came with everything. It looks like the same stuff that was stuck on the other set I had. The guy i bought them from even threw in a new set of those old tie down anchors. I don’t know if I’d have the heart to drill into the body of even my work truck. They are still pretty cool, being new in the original bag. Attached Images

02-23-2021, 03:35 PM	#5
WannaBe68 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Texas! Posts: 430	Re: Hickey Enterprises roof rack Nice find! If you ever think about parting ways with those tie downs, I'd like to be first in line for consideration. Thanks!

02-23-2021, 08:09 PM	#6
1rippen6 Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Greencastle PA Posts: 6,807	Re: Hickey Enterprises roof rack I would pay you for a copy of the installation instructions.

02-23-2021, 09:59 PM	#7
Vicente Aceves Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Long Beach CA Posts: 459	Re: Hickey Enterprises roof rack Wannabe68, Ok I’ll keep that in mind. 1Rippen6, what if I just take pictures and post them on here? Or do you have a need for a hard copy? I’m really not interested in parting anything out.

02-23-2021, 10:03 PM	#8
1rippen6 Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Greencastle PA Posts: 6,807	Re: Hickey Enterprises roof rack Pictures are fine

02-23-2021, 10:24 PM	#9
Vicente Aceves Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Long Beach CA Posts: 459	Re: Hickey Enterprises roof rack The guy who had this rack may have another set or partial set. I should find out this week. If he does, I’ll open one of the sets of instructions up and post them here. If he doesn’t have another set, then I’ll open up this one set that I have and post it. I think I’m going to see him before I get to these new parts I got. They’re already locked up in storage. Sorry, when I got these parts I wanted to tear open the bag to check out the instructions, grommets hardware etc. but then I wanted to be able to have an unopened bag if I ever wanted to sell them. Especially when the guy told me he may have another set. Hopefully you guys understand.

02-23-2021, 10:35 PM	#10
1rippen6 Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Greencastle PA Posts: 6,807	Re: Hickey Enterprises roof rack Makes sense to me

02-25-2021, 02:38 PM	#11
craneboy72 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Acton Ma Posts: 761	Re: Hickey Enterprises roof rack Subscribe

03-01-2021, 10:02 AM	#12
Sandtrap9072 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Michigan Posts: 389	Re: Hickey Enterprises roof rack Very cool find, looks legit to me!!!

03-01-2021, 02:09 PM	#13
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,156	Re: Hickey Enterprises roof rack What is the measurements of the metal rods? I have a new reproduction rack, but no rods. Thanks Trevor __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

03-01-2021, 04:04 PM	#14
Vicente Aceves Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Long Beach CA Posts: 459	Re: Hickey Enterprises roof rack I’ll get the measurements this afternoon after work.

03-01-2021, 04:07 PM	#15
Vicente Aceves Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Long Beach CA Posts: 459	Re: Hickey Enterprises roof rack And I’ll post pictures of the directions. The previous owner didn’t have another set. Bummer



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03-01-2021, 10:14 PM	#16
Vicente Aceves Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Long Beach CA Posts: 459	Re: Hickey Enterprises roof rack The bars measured 47” Hope that helps Attached Images

03-01-2021, 10:15 PM	#17
Vicente Aceves Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Long Beach CA Posts: 459	Re: Hickey Enterprises roof rack I’ll start another thread for the roof rack instructions. Hopefully it will be easier for people to find it if they do a search.

03-01-2021, 11:13 PM	#18
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,156	Re: Hickey Enterprises roof rack Thanks for the measurements, much appreciated. __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

03-01-2021, 11:23 PM	#19
Vicente Aceves Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Long Beach CA Posts: 459	Re: Hickey Enterprises roof rack No sweat!

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