In the distant past before Detlev,  we carried four bicycles on a westie by
custom drilling a 4 bolt raingutter device made by Yakima to fit two of the
bolts on the poptop hinge.  With these mounted on the hinge base itself
using longer carriage bolts you have a slightly tilted "raingutter" platform
that articulates with the poptop.  Mounting Yakima 1A raingutter towers on
these platforms and using a 72 inch bar and fork mount "hangers" four
mountain bikes can be carried easily.  Out of the high drag area, easy to
mount and de-mount, doubles as a maintenance stand.  Leaves the roof free
for other toys and adds very little weight to be lifted when popping up.
Keeps one from crying uncontrollably after driving under a not quite high
enough edifice. We used an available gutterless mount to mount a non
weight-bearing crossbar on the rear door to stabilize the rear wheels by
cinching them down with toe straps, you DO remember the days before Shitmano
clipless, don't you?

To raise the top just loosen the straps.  Works well for the altitude
challenged, less burly types like SWMABO.

No holes to drill, no teats to pull, no hay to pitch,  don't have to punch a
hole in the sombitch.  (apologies to the condensed milk historians)

pensioner