> 
> don't get me wrong, i'd really like one of these racks, i like vintage look
> as much as the next person, but don't know that i could justify spending
> $400 on a roofrack that can carry less weight than a yakima or thule (which
> can be had for a fraction of the price). ANybody else have an opinion on
> this one?
> 
I got a 2/3 length old aftermarket all-metal rack made out of steel
tubing. I got it at a swap meet for $50.00, and have seen similar for
under $100.00. Although true enough, it is not stock, but if coated
prperly it will not rot, and can certainly carry several hundred
pounds...
Richard