Another neat mod

I replace the tall SUV-like roof rack rails on my 96 wagon with a flush-mount sliding rail from a '93 wagon. I really like this mod, adds a little chrome to the roof and also makes the car look lower and smoother.

Again, will get pics posted soon!

-Mike

Here's the before pic with the tall SUV-like roof rack rails and the after with the flush 93-style rail. The first picture is from right after I got the car. Only mod at that point was the Impala wheels. Wood trim was shot, no window tint, not detailed yet.

Those look great Mike. I took mine off for the time being but Im on the hunt for some like that. Huge improvement IMO (as if Ill ever use em)

They put the tall ones on there in case someone actually would use them. I think 3 people did.

The old style look a lot cleaner. Painting them black blends with the vista window too. I have an extra chrome/aluminum crossbar for sale if you need one. There is a wagon coming to the local yard soon too.

Evening Fred,Jim "Flasheroo" here, how are things in your part of the world?My mother passed away 1 month ago today and its
slowly sinking in.Still hard to believe as I took care of her 24/7 for the last 3 years and was honored to be able to do it.
Anyhow how much do you want for that shiny roof rack shipped to 23690?
If your parents are still around tell them that you love them cause sooner than you think they will be gone!
Take Care
Jim "Flasheroo"
PS:Please forgive my off topic rambling but I consider you guys to be my friends

Hey... I use my 92 rack all the time. :p

Stingroo wrote:

Hey... I use my 92 rack all the time. :p

Well, you are one of the three.

i use the tall racks for my surfboards when I have more than 2 people in the car .

That is two.

The use of the '93 rack system is a great idea. Now, the challenge is: how the heck to I locate some for my '95 RMW?!! Did you paint the black, and if you did, with what?

Extending the discussion to another level... I look at the original Buick Roadmaster rack "system" and I can't quite figure out how it works. The side-to-side rails and their adjustment is pretty obvious, but there's also a track that runs laterally right behind the vista roof cowl that has a couple of strap loops. What's that about? Is there a faring or a set of hooks that fit there? There aren't matching strap loops at the back of the system, so you've got to wonder. The original owner's manual doesn't mention a word.

I've done a little research, and there was a cargo net offered originally, but that doesn't explain it all.

I'm sure somebody who has owned one of these longroofs since it rolled off the lot will know.

The low profile racks are on any 91-93 RMW. I used the front loops to hook ratcheting straps to when carrying a load.

Add me to the list of user, I strapped a hood to the roof the other day. Oh yeah I prefer the low profile Oldsmobile one because it's all black.

I guess we found our three.

My roof rack has carried everything from a desk, several mattresses, a couch, a piano, children... I mean, uh...


Lots of stuff. Yeah. Lots.

(All is true aside from the Children.)

Aunt Edna?

I use all my roof racks all winter. They are great for holding snow!

95BRMW wrote:

I use all my roof racks all winter. They are great for holding snow!

Ouch...

95BRMW wrote:

I use all my roof racks all winter. They are great for holding snow!

How do you strap it down so it doesn't end up on the windshield of the guy behind you?

Hopefully he doesn't drive with it loaded. I cannot stand when people do that. Nothing quite like a brick of snow/ice coming at you on the interstate.

81X11 wrote:

Aunt Edna?

great movie!

81X11 wrote:

I replace the tall SUV-like roof rack rails on my 96 wagon with a flush-mount sliding rail from a '93 wagon. I really like this mod, adds a little chrome to the roof and also makes the car look lower and smoother.

-Mike

There was one of those on the the white RMW in the Tampa u-pull-it yard when I was there last week. I went back and snagged it this morning, surprised it was still there. I need to get it shined up on the buffing wheel before I install it.

jeffracer wrote:

81X11 wrote:

I replace the tall SUV-like roof rack rails on my 96 wagon with a flush-mount sliding rail from a '93 wagon. I really like this mod, adds a little chrome to the roof and also makes the car look lower and smoother.

-Mike

There was one of those on the the white RMW in the Tampa u-pull-it yard when I was there last week. I went back and snagged it this morning, surprised it was still there. I need to get it shined up on the buffing wheel before I install it.

They are clearcoated, so you may have some issues with polishing.

Thanks Fred, I don't think there is any clearcoat left on this one.

Clear coat? In Florida?

Myth I say, myth!