Wanted - Factory Roll Bar Dimensions - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Paul72 · 04-19-2005, 02:52 PM

For the members with a factory roll bar:

I would like to get dimensions from one of you so I can make a roll bar to factory specs. I need tube diameter, left-to-right dimension (outside to outside), floor-to-top dim, floor to gusset tube, floor location of hoop (and flange size), and floor location/flange of gusset tube.

If anyone has 5 minutes to take some measurements, I would certainly appreciate it!

Thanks!

Paul

**Yukon Jack** · 04-19-2005, 04:24 PM

I will try to get to the barn tonight and get you measurements. A fair chance I won't be able to tonight though.

badpeanut · 04-19-2005, 09:27 PM

TTT. I am also interested.

**Yukon Jack** · 04-21-2005, 10:53 AM

I got measurements for you last night but of course they didn't make it with me to work. I will do my best to put together a diagram and get the info posted tonight or tomorrow.

Paul72 · 04-21-2005, 03:54 PM

I would sure appreciate it!

Thank you for your trouble,

Paul

**Yukon Jack** · 04-22-2005, 09:47 AM

Edit - appears my rollbar is a Smitty bar, not a factory roll bar.

Don't laugh at my sketch. Where there are measurements at a bend I took the measurements where the bend begins.

I am also attaching pics so you can get a better idea of what I was going from. Hope this helps. Let me know if you need something else.

Paul72 · 04-22-2005, 10:14 AM

Thank you, Yukon!

Just a couple of clarification questions:

Is the plate 5" X 4"? Can't tell if that's a 5.

Also, are the 61" and 46" dimensions from the inside or outside of the pipe?

And the 33.5" and the 41.25" from the floor or plate? To the bottom or top of the pipe?

Last question - what is the thickness of the plates? I would guess 1/2".

Sorry for the questions, it's the engineer coming out in me. I do appreciate your time and trouble!

Thanks again,

Paul

EDIT: I also would need the vertical dimension behind the wheel well. THANKS!

**Yukon Jack** · 04-22-2005, 10:34 AM

The plate is 5" X 4"

The 61" dimension is from inside to inside.

The 46" dimension is also from inside to inside. That dimension was difficult to measure as the wheel hump is an obstruction for a straight measurement. Definitely do not rely on it being exact.

The 33.5" and the 41.25" are from the floor to the bottom pipe.

I did not measure the thickness of the plate but it is definitely not 1/2". I will measure it for you but I'm pretty sure it is 1/4".

I will also get the vertical dimension for you.

I would definitely recommend you use these dimensions just as guides so you can fit the rollbar precisely to your K5. My glove box does not mention the rollbar though I think this is a factory rollbar. Others might be able to confirm that from my pictures.

**Yukon Jack** · 04-23-2005, 08:25 AM

Good to know which bar mine is. I'll still get the other dimensions you get.

Anybody have dimensions of the factory bar for Paul72?

Ring Master · 04-23-2005, 11:38 AM

I will try to get the measurement off mine.

**Yukon Jack** · 04-23-2005, 03:46 PM

Paul the plates attaching to the floor appear to be 3/16" thick.

The one at the rear is 4 1/2" wide and 6 1/2" inches long. It has a bend in it that makes the flat part 4 1/2" and the portion that bends and attaches to the inner fender is 2".

The rear of the bar is located 15 5/8" from the edge of where the body meets the tailgate measured from the back edge of the pipe.

The front hoop is 7 3/8" from the edge of the raised floor measured to the front edge of the pipe.

bobshotrodblazer · 04-24-2005, 09:58 PM

Thanks for the roll bar info I just pulled the hard top today and want to get one built.

HatGuy · 04-26-2005, 10:27 PM

Paul,
I bought my "factory" roll bar from Meathead95.
I think I read, on this board, the were all dealer
instaled. I got mine temp. instaled with some big
sheetmetal screws till I have time to drill and get
some ss bolts & nuts. I have some pics but need
to e-mail them to some one that can post them for
me. It might be sunday before I can get measurements.

__________________
Joe Peters the HatGuy
72' K5 Highlander
My Daily Driver

71jimmy · 04-27-2005, 01:38 AM

HatGuy, you may want to consider grade 8 bolts for your rollbar. SS bolts are soft.

HatGuy · 04-27-2005, 06:34 AM

Thanks for the tip Jimmy71

bobshotrodblazer · 04-27-2005, 11:02 AM

Hat guy, Where can I buy this roll bar? Thanks bobshotrodblazer

HatGuy · 04-27-2005, 08:09 PM

You will have to ask Meathead95 about that.
I will post pics if I can email them to some one
who knows how.

04-19-2005, 02:52 PM	#1
Paul72 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Waterloo, IA Posts: 1,147	Wanted - Factory Roll Bar Dimensions For the members with a factory roll bar: I would like to get dimensions from one of you so I can make a roll bar to factory specs. I need tube diameter, left-to-right dimension (outside to outside), floor-to-top dim, floor to gusset tube, floor location of hoop (and flange size), and floor location/flange of gusset tube. If anyone has 5 minutes to take some measurements, I would certainly appreciate it! Thanks! Paul __________________ '72 Chevy K20 - 383/4sp/205 - SOLD after 41 years in the family Next project - K/5 Tahoe (71 Blazer on 99 Tahoe chassis) Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=789958

04-19-2005, 04:24 PM	#2
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	I will try to get to the barn tonight and get you measurements. A fair chance I won't be able to tonight though. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

04-21-2005, 10:53 AM	#4
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	I got measurements for you last night but of course they didn't make it with me to work. I will do my best to put together a diagram and get the info posted tonight or tomorrow. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

04-21-2005, 03:54 PM	#5
Paul72 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Waterloo, IA Posts: 1,147	I would sure appreciate it! Thank you for your trouble, Paul __________________ '72 Chevy K20 - 383/4sp/205 - SOLD after 41 years in the family Next project - K/5 Tahoe (71 Blazer on 99 Tahoe chassis) Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=789958

04-22-2005, 09:47 AM	#6
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Edit - appears my rollbar is a Smitty bar, not a factory roll bar. Don't laugh at my sketch. Where there are measurements at a bend I took the measurements where the bend begins. I am also attaching pics so you can get a better idea of what I was going from. Hope this helps. Let me know if you need something else. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14 Last edited by Yukon Jack; 05-30-2010 at 10:19 AM.

04-19-2005, 09:27 PM	#3
badpeanut Not a bad nut after all.. Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: ND Posts: 1,759	TTT. I am also interested.

04-22-2005, 10:14 AM	#7
Paul72 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Waterloo, IA Posts: 1,147	Thank you, Yukon! Just a couple of clarification questions: Is the plate 5" X 4"? Can't tell if that's a 5. Also, are the 61" and 46" dimensions from the inside or outside of the pipe? And the 33.5" and the 41.25" from the floor or plate? To the bottom or top of the pipe? Last question - what is the thickness of the plates? I would guess 1/2". Sorry for the questions, it's the engineer coming out in me. I do appreciate your time and trouble! Thanks again, Paul EDIT: I also would need the vertical dimension behind the wheel well. THANKS! __________________ '72 Chevy K20 - 383/4sp/205 - SOLD after 41 years in the family Next project - K/5 Tahoe (71 Blazer on 99 Tahoe chassis) Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=789958 Last edited by Paul72; 04-22-2005 at 10:17 AM.

04-22-2005, 10:34 AM	#8
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	The plate is 5" X 4" The 61" dimension is from inside to inside. The 46" dimension is also from inside to inside. That dimension was difficult to measure as the wheel hump is an obstruction for a straight measurement. Definitely do not rely on it being exact. The 33.5" and the 41.25" are from the floor to the bottom pipe. I did not measure the thickness of the plate but it is definitely not 1/2". I will measure it for you but I'm pretty sure it is 1/4". I will also get the vertical dimension for you. I would definitely recommend you use these dimensions just as guides so you can fit the rollbar precisely to your K5. My glove box does not mention the rollbar though I think this is a factory rollbar. Others might be able to confirm that from my pictures. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14 Last edited by Yukon Jack; 04-22-2005 at 10:44 AM.

04-23-2005, 08:25 AM	#9
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Good to know which bar mine is. I'll still get the other dimensions you get. Anybody have dimensions of the factory bar for Paul72? __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

04-23-2005, 11:38 AM	#10
Ring Master The Anti-Rice Join Date: May 2000 Location: Bartlett,TX Posts: 224	I will try to get the measurement off mine. __________________ I MUD IN RICE PATTIES! (Mud Frog) 1972 K5,454,SM465/NP205 ,18" Over Stock,41" GH Tires, D60/14BFF,on a custom twin framerail tube chassis. (RICE KILLA) 1972 Chevelle 325 LM7 w/TR224 cam/ 2002 T56 6 Speed,4 wheel power disc,12 bolt w/ eaton & 3.55 (DD) 99 Dodge CTD 4x4 Short Bed

04-23-2005, 03:46 PM	#11
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Paul the plates attaching to the floor appear to be 3/16" thick. The one at the rear is 4 1/2" wide and 6 1/2" inches long. It has a bend in it that makes the flat part 4 1/2" and the portion that bends and attaches to the inner fender is 2". The rear of the bar is located 15 5/8" from the edge of where the body meets the tailgate measured from the back edge of the pipe. The front hoop is 7 3/8" from the edge of the raised floor measured to the front edge of the pipe. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

04-24-2005, 09:58 PM	#12
bobshotrodblazer BigBlockBobby Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Lake Worth, Florida Posts: 740	Thanks for the roll bar info I just pulled the hard top today and want to get one built. Last edited by bobshotrodblazer; 04-24-2005 at 10:00 PM. Reason: spelling

04-26-2005, 10:27 PM	#13
HatGuy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Fort Worth Texas Posts: 275	Paul, I bought my "factory" roll bar from Meathead95. I think I read, on this board, the were all dealer instaled. I got mine temp. instaled with some big sheetmetal screws till I have time to drill and get some ss bolts & nuts. I have some pics but need to e-mail them to some one that can post them for me. It might be sunday before I can get measurements. __________________ Joe Peters the HatGuy 72' K5 Highlander My Daily Driver __________________ Joe Peters the HatGuy 72' K5 Highlander My Daily Driver http://www.pbhats.com/BLAZER/index.html

04-27-2005, 01:38 AM	#14
71jimmy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,083	HatGuy, you may want to consider grade 8 bolts for your rollbar. SS bolts are soft. __________________ '71 Jimmy, 350, SM465, NP205, 2in Tuff Country lift, 33s on rallies, TBI, softtop and hardtop "If life was fair you'd be able to afford one of each and a garage large enough to house them all."

04-27-2005, 06:34 AM	#15
HatGuy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Fort Worth Texas Posts: 275	Thanks for the tip Jimmy71 __________________ Joe Peters the HatGuy 72' K5 Highlander My Daily Driver http://www.pbhats.com/BLAZER/index.html Last edited by HatGuy; 04-27-2005 at 06:34 AM.



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04-27-2005, 11:02 AM	#16
bobshotrodblazer BigBlockBobby Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Lake Worth, Florida Posts: 740	Hat guy, Where can I buy this roll bar? Thanks bobshotrodblazer

04-27-2005, 08:09 PM	#17
HatGuy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Fort Worth Texas Posts: 275	You will have to ask Meathead95 about that. I will post pics if I can email them to some one who knows how. __________________ Joe Peters the HatGuy 72' K5 Highlander My Daily Driver http://www.pbhats.com/BLAZER/index.html Last edited by HatGuy; 04-27-2005 at 08:11 PM.

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