Recommended Roof Rack for a 1980 Ford Pinto

Updated 11/22/2025 | Published 11/21/2025

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Thule SquareBar Evo Roof Rack for Rain Gutters - Steel - Black - Qty 2

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$459.90

Question:

I have a 1980 panel wagon pinto. So 2 door. Not the 4 door wagon. It Has full length rain gutters on the roof. Is this returnable if it doesnt work? Also which one of these mounts for the 1up roof carrier do i need? Trying to put an 80 to 100lb ebike on the roof. https://1up-usa.com/content/pdf/RoofRack-HARDWARE-SIZING.pdf Thanks much!

asked by: Sean

1980 Pinto
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Expert Reply:

Hey Sean, thanks for the picture! That's a cool car. The Thule SquareBar Evo Roof Rack for Rain Gutters item # TH52VA is indeed compatible with your 1980 Ford Pinto. It attaches directly to the rain gutters so it'll work with both the 2-door and wagon models.

The Thule item # TH52VA roof rack has a listed capacity of 220 lbs, but I recommend double checking your Pinto's roof is rated for that much weight. The square bars measure 47" long x 1-1/4" wide x 7/8" tall so it is compatible with your 1Up bike rack according to that PDF you sent me.

The Thule SquareBar Evo Roof Rack for Rain Gutters item # TH52VA is returnable.

What make and model e-bike do you have?

You can add this information and any other questions you have where it says Reply to Jerred H and I'll be happy to answer them.