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Anybody interested in seeing pictures of the trunk and trunk platform that came on the 30 Chevy sad to say parts car I have. It is a Kerrikleen trunk, I would say the platform/tailamp assy is original at least ( maybe the trunk also ) I am curious to hear thoughts but cannot seem to post pictures here so if anyone is interested than give me an e-mail address and maybe you can post the pictures here.

If you have pics of the trunk and platform, send me an e mail with the pics. Kosovoal2002@yahoo.com I have a 32 Chevy with the trunk, not sure how it goes back on as the trunk and platform is setting off to the side. thanks

Sure no problem, I will send them in a few minutes and can send any others you need so just let me know... and let me know what you think abou this setup, is yours also a Kerriclean also

Ok you should have them

The trunk and platform you have is an aftermarket accessory...it is not factory.

I have not sent you pictures of either, how are you sure?? I was thinking that maybe the trunk might be but the platform I was thinking might be correct, an original factory item. What can you tell me on this to elaborate your comment that it is an aftermarket item other than I am guessing that you know kerrikleen was an aftermarket supplier of trunks. I know they supplied trunks for Dodge as well so that is how I figured that it might be aftermarket. Usually if I am correct ( and this is only specific for my particular year Dodge ) that the trunks were alot of times a dealer installed aftermarket item, is this the case with Chevrolet, is there such a thing as an original Chevrolet trunk or did they use the aftermarket companies like so many other companies did such as kerrokleen?

Part answer is there was no accessory trunk in 1930. There was a trunk rack so your might be correct or not. Photos and dimensions might be able to tell.

It seems as I had mentioned that I cannot post a picture here so I would need an e-mail address to send to if anyone was curious to see...your reply confuses me as you said ...Part answer is there was no accessory trunk in 1930. There was a trunk rack ....I have some books ( may be right or wrong I do not know) that mention a rare accessory trunk avail on the 29 and the 30 I have a really good picture of a 29 with a trunk on it( and again it may not be a correct accessory I dont know and am only going by what the picture states ) so I am also unclear what exactely the word accessory means. Is that supposed to imply something that was added onto the car by another firm other than the car manuf.??? I mean these cars are full of items that are built by manufacturers other than G.M and that is only a guess so let me rephrase that I know that say Dodge used Northeast electric items throughout their cars, ( didnt G.M buy northeast and then in 29 reanme DElco? ) so what constitutes an accessory? and getting back to my question did Chevrolet actually produce a trun/trunk platform for their vehicles or where they all considered aftermarket "accesories"

If your trunk rack is a "platform" type of rack as you described in your posts, it is not correct either. The correct genuine Chevrolet accessory rack was a folding type of rack with three horizontal chrome mouldings, and it was available in 1930. The first genuine Chevrolet accessory trunk came out in late 1931 and it was called the "extension luggage carrier". Genuine Chevrolet accessories were very limited back in 1929 and 1930.

Accessories were "extra cost" dealer add-on items sold by Chevrolet as "genuine" authorized accessories. The Kari-Keen trunk and the platform rack are aftermarket and are not genuine Chevrolet accessories authorized by Chevrolet.

I see, very interesting and thanks, it is a neat old trunk that was definately built for a 29 or 30 model Chevrolet specifically as there were no modifications having to be made to mount it to the frame on either models ( the holes are already there in the frame that line up with holes in platform ) and as you have pointed out it is definately not a Chevrolet accessory authorized part and certaintly not a genuine Chevrolet Accessory. I think as I am sure you would agree it is still really neat, I mean think about it anyone in 1930 that was buying a Chevrolet would have been mostly an average guy like you or me but he apparently had enough cash to opt to purchase a trunk and those were hard times back then so regardless of how or where he purchased trunk from he was a little bit of influence, just a neat piece of history. thanks again for the info

That aftermarket trunk was not specifically designed for Chevrolet.....it fits lots of different models, including Model A Ford.

Hi,Can you still send picture of trunk and rack?
I have 2/3 1/3 fold up rack but I'm looking for a good picture of platform rack and how its mounted?
Thanks for your help.mortiz@sukut.com
Mike

Sure just give me a day or so

So, trying to read carefully the above replies from the JYD and others, I'm wanting to know a little more about the Potter trunk (decal inside lid says Potter, and Jackson, Michigan) on my 1930 Spl. Sedan. It "fits the curve" of the back of the sedan body, so "looks" right. Could a Potter trunk have been one of those GM authorized, Chevy Dealer installed accessories installed maybe on a 1930 by the dealer if he sold the car late, as in the Fall of 1930 after the 31's had come out? My '30 was made in Flint (at Chevy-in-the Hole) late in the Summer of 1930, so may have been around yet, unsold. My rack is one of the 1/3,2/3 folding style, but I've never had the trunk off to see if there are any horizontal chrome pieces on top.

Just trying to learn a little about my car; lots of extra room inside my noggin'.

Thanks.

Whoops, looking over everything again, I see that a dealer would not have had a "genuine Chevrolet accessories authorized by Chevrolet" trunk until late '31. So, my 1930 was surely sold by then. Still if anyone can help me learn more about my Potter trunk, I'd appreciate it.

Potter made trunks for years before they contracted with Chevrolet to supply trunks as a factory approved accessory in late 1931. Trunk racks were accessories for 1930 models but as far as I have been able to determine an official accessory trunk for the rack was not available until ca 1932 model year. Then it was intended to provide storage space for the Coupe, Cabriolet, Roadsters with rumble seats. I am sure dealers installed racks and trunks on other models as well.

A genuine Chevrolet accessory trunk was not offered in 1930, only the folding rack. Potter, Kari-Keen and others made aftermarket trunks that could be installed on many different makes of vehicles.

Does anybody have a picture of platform rack and how it was mounted on 1932 Chevy?

An aftermarket rack or the 1932 genuine Chevrolet accessory extension trunk rack?

The 1932 Chevy sedan platform extension rack. I have a 2/3 1/3 fold up rack on it now.But I would like to see a platform extension rack up close so I know what to loof for or buy
I think I have the back flip up rack for an extension rack
and I also have a spare 2/3 1/3 fold up rack.
thanks
Mike

What model 1932 Chevrolet do you have?

2 door sedan

Okay, you have a coach. Cool!

The folding rack was intended for use on the coupes and the roadsters, but it could be used on the Coach if you so desire. However, the accessory extension trunk was used on all of the sedan models (that includes the Coach also), and the phaeton. An illustration of this accessory is shown in the 1932 accessory catalog and they are currently being reprinted. You can purchase one from the Filling Station in Lebanon, Oregon.

Thank you,I have the little 1932 accessory catalog but I was hoping for a better picture.of the rack and mounts to car.
Thanks

Mike I just sent you those pict, sorry it took so long and hope they help, let me know if you need more and specifically what you would like them to show