Lets talk roof racks

[Mitsuru]

Okay this topic was started over on the neons.org website.

http://forums.neons.org/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=398266

Here is the typical factory option fit Dodge/Chrysler Neon Roof Rack/Bars.
(which needs holes drilled into the roof)



Here is what one looks like fitted



But a person who is on the thread raised a question on roof rack styling
which got me thinking. As fewer good quality old style roof racks are
available for cars (that don't cost a fortune) How many have had old ones
adapted, or even custom made?
(This could be for modern or classic vehicles)

[Mitsuru]

How many would fit a modern roof rack to a classic car?

But some would fit a classic style roof rack to a modern vehicle.

[Richard Moss]

I woudn't fit anything permanent, myself. Thule roof bars would be my choice, with the rack fixed to them

[OneCarefulOwner]

I have nice old racks for use on my old cars when required; if I got a rack for my less-old gutterless car, it would have to be of the appropriate style because trying to fit anything else would likely require surgery to the car as well as the rack.

[rich.]

ive got a custom made rack on the transit, it will carry 30 sheets of plasterboard or a half ton of scaffold without problems. naughty i know but needs must sometimes....
ill have to find a pic