Any suggestions on roll bar installs?

[PGG]

I got a full cage kit from broncobob.com for my 72 K5 Blazer yes he makes them for things other then bronkos. I like his larger but not huge 2" pipe that he uses. I did opt for a double bar right behind the seats and plan to only install the double bar behind the seats and the one normal support bar going back towards the rear. Later I might add the rest of the cage as I was un decided about what I wanted. He said I could order the rest of the cage later but with shipping twice it would cost the same as getting it all now. Anyway I am about to have someone install this and was wondering what were the best procedures for this? Do they just bolt to the bead or are they somehow connected to the frame? Do these really provide much protection if one were to roll?
Not that I think I ever will just wondering.
Also wondering if I should paint it black/white or maybe chrome it?
I am leaning towards black on my bronze blazer with white interior what do all of you think would be best?

Thanks PG

broncobob.com

[audaciousduo]

I also bought the Bronco Bob bars. Mine was the 8 point cage and I left it bolted to the box floor with big foot prints. The C-channel frames on these old trucks flexes a ton so if you are going to attach it to the frame I would use a rubber bushing between the roll bar and your frame mount,

[1972 Jimmy]

See my Post #148 and a couple there after. I show how I installed my Bronco Bob roll cage and how I connected it to the frame. Acouple of suggestions make sure the hard top is on when the cage is installed. This will insure no clearance issues. I plan on painting it orange (same as the body)
Eric
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=624544&page=6

[hemi43]

Originally Posted by 1972 Jimmy

See my Post #148 and a couple there after. I show how I installed my Bronco Bob roll cage and how I connected it to the frame. Acouple of suggestions make sure the hard top is on when the cage is installed. This will insure no clearance issues. I plan on painting it orange (same as the body)
Eric
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=624544&page=6

I like the look of that cage. Do you have any pics on how you connected it to the frame (underside)?
I may try and design something close to what you did, but would like to have the cage support the Softopper. This way I wouldn't have to use the small bars that came with the top.
Dan

[1972 Jimmy]

Originally Posted by hemi43

I like the look of that cage. Do you have any pics on how you connected it to the frame (underside)?
I may try and design something close to what you did, but would like to have the cage support the Softopper. This way I wouldn't have to use the small bars that came with the top.
Dan

I'll try and post some pictures this weekend. I currently have the body off the frame. However I should be able to mock up how I fab'd up the frame connectors to the cage.

[1972 Jimmy]

Originally Posted by hemi43

I like the look of that cage. Do you have any pics on how you connected it to the frame (underside)?
I may try and design something close to what you did, but would like to have the cage support the Softopper. This way I wouldn't have to use the small bars that came with the top.
Dan

Sorry for taking so long getting back with you on the frame connector pics. Like I said, the body is off the frame and is in primer, but I think you will understand what I'm trying to accomplish.