Its a few years down the track now but thanks to your blog Kombi I recently discovered Pedro's roof racks down here in New Zealand. Being too expensive for shipping your pictures were used with a bit of filling in the gaps to come up with a pedro inspired roof rack. I love it, great for extra space in the car while travelling. 

Originally Posted by thebluepotato Aaron - I have to say that your blog was the inspiration for me getting Pedro's rack....and quite honestly, the final straw in me getting my classic mini.  Hoping you keep that blog updated, because you really have a nice mini there and would love to see what else you are doing to it.  Many thanks for the inspiration.

Well, it turned out great and I'm especially happy to hear of more blog readership! 

I definitely need to do some new posts. Since my twins were born it's definitely become a sideline project, but I've got quite a project ahead of me with some serious suspension overhaul that I need to do. Plus, some new wheels and flares, but we'll see what of that I can fit in this year.

Originally Posted by Isleblue65 He was open to any design input I had for him (which I didn't because I asked him to make one just like Aaron's rack on the green Mini), but wood and stain color are definitely items that can be customized. Some good color photos, or better yet a small piece of wood trim of the right material and color would get you what you want.

Yes, Pedro provided a dizzying array of color options, but I went with the safe one and was glad. I think it was a cherry stain if I recall correctly.

Pedro and I did have quite a few conversations on the phone when the measurements were being taken. A lot of time was spent with levels and plumb bobs to get everything as close as he could use without having the car there in person. I'm just extremely relived to see how well that's come out for you two guys. 

He was open to any design input I had for him (which I didn't because I asked him to make one just like Aaron's rack on the green Mini), but wood and stain color are definitely items that can be customized. Some good color photos, or better yet a small piece of wood trim of the right material and color would get you what you want. 

Pedro needs to use ash slats to match 'woody' wood.

No, Pedro didn't make Any adjustments on my car.

He told me that he has a roof clip from a classic Mini

that he uses to fit it before he ships. I'm assuming this 

means he found a Mini and cut off the roof with rain gutter

rails. 

Put a canoe on the roofrack, it actually makes a mini go faster.

@Isle Blue 65 Did Pedro make final adjustments on your car or just one that was handy?

Curtis

Those are some great looking racks and even better looking Minis.

Enviously, Curtis

Hi, I never spoke to Pedro on the phone - just via e-mail.  His email address is:  sainzpedro64 AT gmail DOT com

Website is:   //pedroracks.com/

The paint on my car is Dusk Blue. It was used in '64 and '65 Morris Minis in Australia.  It was manufactured by Dulon and Duco (which no longer exists) and paint code is 06644.  I have tried to find a shop that could cross reference that old code to find the tinting ratio, but it is not in any modern databases.

I had it computer matched to the original paint that was under the old dash board vinyl when I replaced it.  I have some in spray cans and would be glad to spray a cardboard piece if you would like to have that computer matched.  Or if you do manage to find someone who can pull the tinting ratio off of that code, let me know.  

Hey Isleblue65. Do you have the phone number for Pedro's, id like to get one of those racks.. also I was wondering if you could send me the paint code or paint color name of the blue you have on your mini.. I've been looking at colors lately and that's the color I want is what's on your mini.. thanks

Aaron - I have to say that your blog was the inspiration for me getting Pedro's rack....and quite honestly, the final straw in me getting my classic mini.  Hoping you keep that blog updated, because you really have a nice mini there and would love to see what else you are doing to it.  Many thanks for the inspiration

I've loaded mine up with the double-stroller for our twins. It filled the basket, but was otherwise light enough not to cause an issue.

I will say that having that on the roof felt like I had installed a sail (that was working against me). When you have less than 50 HP you really notice any difference. 

Thanks Miniestate! 

I didn't know Pedro had made 3 of them!  Good to see that we're becoming a club!  It looks great on both of your cars, and I wouldnt' be surprised to see a bunch more classic Minis showing up with Pedros racks.

Peter: no I didn't get the T-shirt.  Maybe he doesn't print them anymore.

How much weight have you guys loaded on your racks?  Have you used it to haul stuff, or mostly for shows so far?  I have a few camping trips coming up and I'm looking forward to getting some practical use out of it!

Well heck, it's a homecoming then! 

I'm afraid my Mini is a bit "shabby chic" compared to yours. 

Ah!  Another Pedro Rack customer....I think I was #2 for him....#1 was a guy out west with green mini (on Pedro's web site).  Hope you got a Pedro 'Nice Rack' T-shirt.  Here's Basil earlier this year.

 

 

 

 

IsleBlue,

      Beautiful rack!!! Beautiful Mini!!!

No not our car. That was who Lance bought the rack from originally.

All we need now is a car to go with the rack...

Thanks Aaron.  It helped a lot to see one of his racks on your Mini, which it also looks great on!  

Terry, that's a really nice Traveller.  Is that your wife's car?  When she wants to go skateboarding, it must take a while to remove the four hose clamps! 

A Pedro rack was in the plan for the Traveller, but Lance relinquished the one he got from back east. I cannot find a photo at this time.

This one from the original owner

This is a Regal rack from Wimbledon. I never found out much about the company.

Looks like Pedro's has a little bigger cargo area

Terry

Craig, your Mini looks fantastic and with some great details, but that rack really makes it a stand-out. Glad to see how well it worked out.

That is definitely the case, the Yakima rack and basket on my Subaru cost about $100 more than the rack Pedro made for my Mini.