stepdown roof rack?

hornet53
hornet53 Senior Contributor
edited November -1 in HUDSON
Anybody tried putting a roof rack on a stepdown? Now that I'm near warm ocean water I'm thinking of taking up surfing. I'd like one of those wooden slat style ones you see on old wagons and woodies. I think there's a company out there that makes them still but I can't remember the name. How would that look anyway? Any Photoshop experts out there?
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  • faustmb
    faustmb Senior Contributor
    Don't know about the wooden style, but I belive the Thule load bars will fit with the high profile gutter mounts. I have one at home, I still need to try it. The nice thing about the Thule is that it locks to the car and you can put mounts to hold about anything on them. I plan to use mine for my mountain bike. I will try mine later this week and let you know.



    I lived in eastern NC for a few years, beatiful coastline.



    Matt
  • Uncle Josh
    Uncle Josh Senior Contributor
    Don't need racks. I'm hauling 2 kayaks on my minivan using 2 strips of foam insulation, crossed fixed ropes with clips on the front and crossed bungees with a safety rope on the back.
  • Unknown
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    Hudsindad had one with a roof rack, a while back... I think I got a picture. It was not factory, but it really screamed 50's



    I think he saved it, I would like to see him use it on one of his someday...



    49supersixpair.jpg
  • SuperDave
    SuperDave Senior Contributor
    That is the type that the airport limos and taxis used....... back in the day.

    Davew
  • Unknown
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    These are the soft style. They are functional, but lack the character of the old style. I keep watching ebay for a deal, but..... Hit some yard sales if you live close to the coast, you'll probably find them for a good price. A lot of the surf shops have them, but out here they want top dollar, just like they do for long boards.



    Good luck,

    52 kahuna
  • hornet53
    hornet53 Senior Contributor
    I like the way the curve of the boards almost matches the curve of the roof. That might be the way I'll eventually go. I was just wondering if anybody knew where (or how much) the old style ones were. Really looking for the old school look and I am NOT drilling holes in my roof!
  • Unknown
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    hudsonkid wrote:
    Hudsindad had one with a roof rack, a while back... I think I got a picture. It was not factory, but it really screamed 50's



    I think he saved it, I would like to see him use it on one of his someday...



    49supersixpair.jpg



    Gee, looks like hudsondad is a little behind on the wash and wax jobs. :D hudsonmon must have loved looking out the window and seeing those. :rolleyes:
  • Unknown
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    hornet53 wrote:
    I like the way the curve of the boards almost matches the curve of the roof. That might be the way I'll eventually go. I was just wondering if anybody knew where (or how much) the old style ones were. Really looking for the old school look and I am NOT drilling holes in my roof!



    Sorry, I ment to mention that I have seen them go anywhere from $150 to $300. The ones I think think you are talking about clamp on to the rain gutter and have suction cups at several points across the roof, leave no damage or marks on the roof/paint. I'll try to find a picture of one of my old ones and post it for you.



    The roof of the hudson was meant for surfboards, and if you think that you get a lot of looks in your car now, wait 'til you put a couple of boards on top!



    Terry
  • Unknown
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    Dave53-7C wrote:
    Gee, looks like hudsondad is a little behind on the wash and wax jobs. :D hudsonmon must have loved looking out the window and seeing those. :rolleyes:



    Actually the township zoning officer liked them even less than Hudsonmom. The roof rack was screwed into the roof and had red plastic bullets out the back. great 50s look!
  • Unknown
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    hudsondad wrote:
    Actually the township zoning officer liked them even less than Hudsonmom. The roof rack was screwed into the roof and had red plastic bullets out the back. great 50s look!



    Ah, the old zoning officer. I bet he's got a mountain of crap in his yard. Next time, explain to the Z.O. that displaying the cars is a part of your religion and that such an expression is protected under the constitution of the United States. I've only seen pics of those old roof racks. Although I wouldn't drill holes in my cars roof to install one, they do look cool. :cool:
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    49supersixpair.jpg



    Dave53-7C wrote:
    Gee, looks like hudsondad is a little behind on the wash and wax jobs. hudsonmon must have loved looking out the window and seeing those. :rolleyes:



    Hey... you see that white round thing in the ground in front of the one car? That's where hudsonmom's Laundry pole goes.... ;)



    so you tell me how pi$$ed off she was having those gems right there for even the short time they were there.



    Sometimes I think my dad would do stuff just to get a reaction out of her. She has no sense of humor. My personal favorite is when he brings home a new project, wow, she gets so torqued.... I think If I were hudsondad, I would randomly bring one home every now and then....



    As far as the fate of those two 49's, unfortunately, the township was kind of not seeing the vision we had for the cars. Not that the area is much different than it was back then, I think hudsondad changed his mind about how he feels about the township's view of his classics. :cool:
  • Unknown
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    Dave53-7C wrote:
    Ah, the old zoning officer. I bet he's got a mountain of crap in his yard. Next time, explain to the Z.O. that displaying the cars is a part of your religion and that such an expression is protected under the constitution of the United States. I've only seen pics of those old roof racks. Although I wouldn't drill holes in my cars roof to install one, they do look cool. :cool:



    I think Hudsondad should become the zoning officer for his township, just to prevent these types of issues.... :p



    Those two cars met an unfortunate fate, they both could have been saved, and unfortunately, we kind of buckled under the pressure.



    These two were part of a package of cars from an old guy that kind of got us started in hudsons, and it would have been neat to have at least one of his personal cars, like his legacy or something.



    I think the township wouldn't be met with the same level of compliance as they were back in the early 90's. I think the reply might be a bit different. The worst part about it was the fact that these cars were not the "real" problem. We moved stuff around and tried to keep it clean. The neighbors across the road, and to the other side were the real offenders, their stuff was just abandoned $hit.
  • Unknown
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    [QUOTE=hudsonkid;40264

    Hey... you see that white round thing in the ground in front of the one car? That's where hudsonmom's Laundry pole goes.... ;)



    so you tell me how pi$$ed off she was having those gems right there for even the short time they were there.



    Sometimes I think my dad would do stuff just to get a reaction out of her. She has no sense of humor. My personal favorite is when he brings home a new project, wow, she gets so torqued.... I think If I were hudsondad, I would randomly bring one home every now and then....



    As far as the fate of those two 49's, unfortunately, the township was kind of not seeing the vision we had for the cars. Not that the area is much different than it was back then, I think hudsondad changed his mind about how he feels about the township's view of his classics. :cool:[/QUOTE]



    Poor hudsonmom, all this abuse. No wonder she has no sense of humor. :mad: <
    Thats hudsonmom. If the township doesn't like to look at your cars, put tarps on them.
  • Unknown
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    hudsonkid wrote:
    I think Hudsondad should become the zoning officer for his township, just to prevent these types of issues.... :p



    Those two cars met an unfortunate fate, they both could have been saved, and unfortunately, we kind of buckled under the pressure.



    These two were part of a package of cars from an old guy that kind of got us started in hudsons, and it would have been neat to have at least one of his personal cars, like his legacy or something.



    I think the township wouldn't be met with the same level of compliance as they were back in the early 90's. I think the reply might be a bit different. The worst part about it was the fact that these cars were not the "real" problem. We moved stuff around and tried to keep it clean. The neighbors across the road, and to the other side were the real offenders, their stuff was just abandoned $hit.



    I can see it now, hudsondad as the ZO. He'd require that every house have a Hudson in the yard. :D I think that the time has come for you and hudsondad to buy some land (preferably with a barn) where you can put your toys. It's sad that petty politics have touched the car hobby, but it happens unless we put our foot down. So, start stompin.' What happened to the cars? Parted them out did you?
  • Unknown
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    What's sad is the amount of storage hudsondad has, versus the number of cars outside.... :eek: :eek: :eek:
  • Unknown
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    hudsonkid wrote:
    What's sad is the amount of storage hudsondad has, versus the number of cars outside.... :eek: :eek: :eek:



    Maybe hudsondad has too much stuff in storage and needs your help getting rid of some of it. ;)
  • Unknown
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    Dave53-7C wrote:
    If the township doesn't like to look at your cars, put tarps on them.



    Yup, that's the best idea.

    Plus the tarp helps to keep the Hudson at least a little bit sheltered from the elements.



    I personally like seeing old, weather-beaten cars in peoples' back yards. Some dude down the street has an old Fargo pickup that's just asking to be restored. I always choose to walk down that block instead of others just to take a look at the truck.
  • Unknown
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    DAK wrote:
    Yup, that's the best idea.

    Plus the tarp helps to keep the Hudson at least a little bit sheltered from the elements.



    I personally like seeing old, weather-beaten cars in peoples' back yards. Some dude down the street has an old Fargo pickup that's just asking to be restored. I always choose to walk down that block instead of others just to take a look at the truck.



    Sad part about it, is both cars (and the other three) are long gone... :(
  • hudsonguy
    hudsonguy Senior Contributor
    DAK wrote:
    Yup, that's the best idea.

    Plus the tarp helps to keep the Hudson at least a little bit sheltered from the elements.



    I personally like seeing old, weather-beaten cars in peoples' back yards. Some dude down the street has an old Fargo pickup that's just asking to be restored. I always choose to walk down that block instead of others just to take a look at the truck.



    Man, I'm lucky to be married to the woman I'm married to. Recently, when a good friend of mine needed a place to park (for an indefinite period...very indefinite, if you know this guy) his '35 Chevy coupe 'shell', she said as long as it's an old car made before '72, bring it on over! We're lucky to live out in the quickly shrinking countryside where we can still hang onto old cars. She loves the look of old weather beaten cars as well! The only time she's ever complained is when she talks about another vehicle we're storing that's owned by this same friend of mine, that happens to be a late '70's Chevy pickup, complete with a topper and a ton of rust. He and I only see a big block powertrain waiting for a transplant someday. Her complaint about the truck was that she said it makes us look like rednecks. She does have a point. I still need to 'clear a spot' further into our property and move it away from the road.
  • Unknown
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    hudsonkid wrote:
    What's sad is the amount of storage hudsondad has, versus the number of cars outside.... :eek: :eek: :eek:



    fourteen cars inside is about all we can stuff inside right now. That leaves about eight outside, including all the daily drivers. I'm not building anymore storage area. It might be time to get rid of 1 or 2.
  • Unknown
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    hudsondad wrote:
    fourteen cars inside is about all we can stuff inside right now. That leaves about eight outside, including all the daily drivers. I'm not building anymore storage area. It might be time to get rid of 1 or 2.



    If you get rid of one or two, does that give you credit to get one or two more? :p
  • Unknown
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    hudsonkid wrote:
    If you get rid of one or two, does that give you credit to get one or two more? :p



    I promise to get rid of one, if I found a 52-4 Wasp/S.Wasp Convertible that was reasonably priced. (OCPG)
  • Unknown
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    hudsondad wrote:
    fourteen cars inside is about all we can stuff inside right now. That leaves about eight outside, including all the daily drivers. I'm not building anymore storage area. It might be time to get rid of 1 or 2.



    Holly Smokes, you've got me beat big time! Put the coffee on, I'll be right over to pick up the cars you don't want. :D
  • faustmb
    faustmb Senior Contributor
    Here a few photos of the Thule roof rack on my car.



    Not the most classic look, but very functional and readily available. They fit the car well, and you can add mounts to hold about anything. I have a cargo box and a bike carrier...



    Matt
  • ArtS
    ArtS Expert Adviser
    faustmb wrote:
    Here a few photos of the Thule roof rack on my car.



    Not the most classic look, but very functional and readily available. They fit the car well, and you can add mounts to hold about anything. I have a cargo box and a bike carrier...



    Matt



    Matt, how long are the load bars on your rack? I have some hi-rise Thule towers off a Volvo wagon I used to own. Look just like yours but I might have to get a longer bar. Thanks. ArtS
  • [Deleted User]
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    East Coast Matt,
    Nice Strong Bad window sticker.
    West Coast Matt
  • faustmb
    faustmb Senior Contributor
    ArtS,

    The load bars are LB65 (65" I believe). They seem to fit well with minimal overhang.



    New owner of a used Commodore Matt,

    Thanks, The Cheat is on the passenger side :)



    Matt (the one that doesn't own a Jet)
  • rambos_ride
    rambos_ride Senior Contributor
    52 kahuna wrote:
    These are the soft style. They are functional, but lack the character of the old style. I keep watching ebay for a deal, but..... Hit some yard sales if you live close to the coast, you'll probably find them for a good price. A lot of the surf shops have them, but out here they want top dollar, just like they do for long boards.

    Good luck,
    52 kahuna

    I love this picture!

    surfup.jpg

    Are the moon disks pop-on or held w/screws I can't tell in the picture.
  • Unknown
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    rambos_ride wrote:
    I love this picture!



    surfup.jpg



    Are the moon disks pop-on or held w/screws I can't tell in the picture.



    Thanks Dan, they are the cheapie pop on's. They are a lot easier to pop on and off to check tire pressure. I have had them for almost 4 years and they are holding up pretty good.



    Terry
  • rambos_ride
    rambos_ride Senior Contributor
    I bought some cheap knock-off's screw on moonies from ebay. I want to race mine with the discs on and they have to have screws...

    Back to your cool picture...it looks like it could be right out of the 50-60's in socal with the boards, and ahhhh...sunshine!
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