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**way2lo2** · 10-17-2007, 03:58 PM

Well I thought this roll bar was going to grow on me but I decided this morning before starting on the interior that it had to go. Wasted hours prepping it for paint and now I'll have to repaint the windshield frame or come up with a use for the 2 little stubs left after cutting the rollbar out. If anyone is interested in the bar I listed it in the parts section. I think it looks so much better even with the training wheels which are also for sale.
Boris

Burt4x4 · 10-17-2007, 04:27 PM

Well I'm a 4x4 guy but I do like it better with out the rollbar. 2x4 trucks look kinda silly with a roll bar, unless it's a drag truck...you belly scrappers don't need a cage anyway

72cheyennesuper20 · 10-17-2007, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Burt4x4

Well I'm a 4x4 guy but I do like it better with out the rollbar. 2x4 trucks look kinda silly with a roll bar, unless it's a drag truck...you belly scrappers don't need a cage anyway

**lolife99** · 10-17-2007, 04:43 PM

How about using the stub pieces to mount two air gauges for the bag setup. (I'm assuming it's going to be bagged.) I like it SOOO much better withOUT the roll bar. Also which set of wheels are you running?

jkade · 10-17-2007, 04:52 PM

If I where going to do one I would try to make it look like this. Name: 2005_ford_mustang_light_bar.jpg
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**jaros44sr** · 10-17-2007, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by jkade

If I where going to do one I would try to make it look like this.Attachment 307791

JKade, you read my mind. If and when I build my roll bar Ithnk it should be more oval to match up with the body lines. That being said, does the wall thickness have to be the same as a conventional roll bar??

bouncytruck · 10-17-2007, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by jaros44sr

JKade, you read my mind. If and when I build my roll bar Ithnk it should be more oval to match up with the body lines. That being said, does the wall thickness have to be the same as a conventional roll bar??

Couldn't you do a "skin" around a conventional roll bar.

**jaros44sr** · 10-17-2007, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by bouncytruck

Couldn't you do a "skin" around a conventional roll bar.

You could, but I was thinking the ease of bending sheet metal as opposed to a pipe bender. Plus I could tie it into my 'B' post and support the bottom to my frame. Kinda like tranmitting the load all the way down and to my frame. I think present day technology says .125 wall thickness

Ther was a guy over on CK5, that went into theory of a round pipe as opposed to a square, short version, round handles side impact better than square

This guy lost me after the first post, heavy heavy stuff. This guy is a genius, so who am I to question his thoughts

**way2lo2** · 10-17-2007, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

How about using the stub pieces to mount two air gauges for the bag setup. (I'm assuming it's going to be bagged.) I like it SOOO much better withOUT the roll bar. Also which set of wheels are you running?

I was thinking the same thing but fishing the airline through the windshield frame might be a hassle. I have a set 20" Billet Specialties Rebels and Chicaynes, not sure which set I'll run.
Boris

Shock_Me · 10-17-2007, 05:01 PM

Looks way better without the rollbar IMO. They look more at home on 4x4's

Pete

bouncytruck · 10-17-2007, 05:30 PM

Looks way, way better without the roll bar. I'm not a fan of roll bars in 2wds. Looks like you swapped wheels too.

**jaros44sr** · 10-17-2007, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by way2lo2

Well I thought this roll bar was going to grow on me but I decided this morning before starting on the interior that it had to go. Wasted hours prepping it for paint and now I'll have to repaint the windshield frame or come up with a use for the 2 little stubs left after cutting the rollbar out. If anyone is interested in the bar I listed it in the parts section. I think it looks so much better even with the training wheels which are also for sale.
Boris

Not a big fan of lowered,BUT that is one sweet looking truck. Second pic, wheels and tires and lack of a rollbar. Nice work, moe pics, pls.

BobbyK · 10-17-2007, 10:30 PM

I agree..WAY better without rollbar!

earl87gta · 10-18-2007, 02:12 AM

Looks alot better with out it.

Pop's72 · 10-18-2007, 03:27 AM

Addition by subtraction is always nice!

Side note: my 500th post

ColoradoK5 · 10-18-2007, 08:16 AM

Looks sweet! it's amazing what one thing can do, to change the look completly! can't wait to see what you do next.

10-17-2007, 03:58 PM	#1
way2lo2 way2lo2 Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Cleveland , Ohio Posts: 803	I couldn't take it anymore (rollbar) Well I thought this roll bar was going to grow on me but I decided this morning before starting on the interior that it had to go. Wasted hours prepping it for paint and now I'll have to repaint the windshield frame or come up with a use for the 2 little stubs left after cutting the rollbar out. If anyone is interested in the bar I listed it in the parts section. I think it looks so much better even with the training wheels which are also for sale. Boris Attached Images

10-17-2007, 04:27 PM	#2
Burt4x4 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,842	Re: I couldn't take it anymore (rollbar) Well I'm a 4x4 guy but I do like it better with out the rollbar. 2x4 trucks look kinda silly with a roll bar, unless it's a drag truck...you belly scrappers don't need a cage anyway __________________ 1972 K5 MPFI454/Sm465/Np205/D60/14FFd/Re-Centerd H1s w/Swamper Iroks

10-17-2007, 04:43 PM	#4
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,717	Re: I couldn't take it anymore (rollbar) How about using the stub pieces to mount two air gauges for the bag setup. (I'm assuming it's going to be bagged.) I like it SOOO much better withOUT the roll bar. Also which set of wheels are you running? __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

10-17-2007, 04:52 PM	#5
jkade Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: AL Posts: 2,517	Re: I couldn't take it anymore (rollbar) If I where going to do one I would try to make it look like this.

10-17-2007, 05:01 PM	#10
Shock_Me Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: New Brunswick, Canada Posts: 592	Re: I couldn't take it anymore (rollbar) Looks way better without the rollbar IMO. They look more at home on 4x4's Pete

10-17-2007, 05:30 PM	#11
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Re: I couldn't take it anymore (rollbar) Looks way, way better without the roll bar. I'm not a fan of roll bars in 2wds. Looks like you swapped wheels too. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

10-17-2007, 10:30 PM	#13
BobbyK Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,Mi. Posts: 1,772	Re: I couldn't take it anymore (rollbar) I agree..WAY better without rollbar! __________________ 71 blazer,350SBC,approx.375HP,700R4,factory GM TPI.Dual electric fans,33x12.5x15 ATR on stock suspension. Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,MI. See ALL my Blazer pic's HERE

10-18-2007, 02:12 AM	#14
earl87gta Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Kingsport TN Posts: 4,641	Re: I couldn't take it anymore (rollbar) Looks alot better with out it. __________________ Earl 68 2500 4x4 GMC Burb

10-18-2007, 03:27 AM	#15
Pop's72 It's ok to stare... Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 667	Re: I couldn't take it anymore (rollbar) Addition by subtraction is always nice! Side note: my 500th post __________________ -Matt 1971 Blazer/Jimmy : Factory 2WD, Factory AC, Crate 350

10-18-2007, 08:16 AM	#16
ColoradoK5 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Denver Colorado Posts: 608	Re: I couldn't take it anymore (rollbar) Looks sweet! it's amazing what one thing can do, to change the look completly! can't wait to see what you do next.



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