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Old 10-17-2007, 04:43 PM   #1
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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?
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Old 10-17-2007, 04:52 PM   #2
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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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Old 10-17-2007, 05:57 PM   #3
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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??
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Old 10-17-2007, 07:18 PM   #4
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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.
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Old 10-17-2007, 07:35 PM   #5
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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
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Old 10-17-2007, 08:11 PM   #6
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I was wondering when it would be removed.. Good choice.. looks much better
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Old 10-17-2007, 04:55 PM   #7
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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.
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