roll bar - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

VinceY · 08-14-2007, 04:25 PM

Seems like there is always lots of questions on where to get rollbars.
I was very lucky and latched onto a Smithbuilt.
Is there any interest in building your own or having one built locally for you? I am probably going to take mine out sometime next month to do some work to my blazer before the top goes on for the winter. If enough people are interested I could take the time to do some serious measurements (pipe thickness, bend radius, lengths etc.), take detailed pictures and autocad up plans for the one I have. The last thing I need is another project as it will take some time on my part to put everything together. If enough members are interested then to help everyone out I would take on the project. With that said, it would probably be fair to ask maybe $10 per set of emailed plans to pay for my time and effort. Answer in thread.

Only pics I have with me right now.

**OleSenna** · 08-14-2007, 04:53 PM

Thanks for the offer, VinceY. I'm in for $ten$.

DURRTY · 08-15-2007, 03:35 AM

Does that mount on the frame?
If so I would be interested in it. And as long as you know what you are doing!! LOL I don't need a CAD drawing but would take one if it was true and correct.

BLUE THUNDER · 08-16-2007, 01:50 AM

hey vince, if your planning to get rid of your roll bar next year let me know. thanks, mario

**6t727t2** · 08-19-2007, 10:58 AM

I would be interested in the specs. What was the cost of the manufactured one, so I could compare build cost? Where did you get the vinyl top? Thanks

bouncytruck · 08-19-2007, 11:14 AM

Are those Christmas lights on your truck?

Green Monster · 08-19-2007, 07:10 PM

Yeah, these pictures belong in the thread titled, "Finally, a holiday with the Blazer."

VinceY · 08-21-2007, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by bouncytruck

Are those Christmas lights on your truck?

That was last xmas. I usually drive the old lady to work at the hospital xmas day in one of my trucks with a couple of lights on it.

VinceY · 08-21-2007, 06:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 6t727t2

Where did you get the vinyl top?

Vinyl top was made by a local guy. I think he charged me $200.

jaros44sr · 08-21-2007, 06:09 PM

Nice community jesture, but how do you run 110volt lites on a 12 volt system???? J.

VinceY · 08-21-2007, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by jaros44sr

Nice community jesture, but how do you run 110volt lites on a 12 volt system???? J.

I was able to find some really cheap 12 volt lights.
Otherwise you could use an inverter from the cigarette lighter. A cheap plug-in inverter can also save money on car chargers for cell phones. Use your home charger in the inverter instead of buying the car charger for another $25.

K5 Krazy · 08-21-2007, 08:35 PM

I'm in. Do you have any pictures of where the roll bar is bolted/welded?

srchevyblazer · 08-24-2007, 12:49 AM

I would be interested in plans as well.

RPJOHNSON2 · 03-09-2009, 04:59 PM

i would pay $10 for a set of plans

vtblazer · 03-09-2009, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by RPJOHNSON2

i would pay $10 for a set of plans

Wicked old post, would be cool if he had em to send out still.

08-14-2007, 04:25 PM	#1
VinceY Just need a couple more parts. Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 470	roll bar Seems like there is always lots of questions on where to get rollbars. I was very lucky and latched onto a Smithbuilt. Is there any interest in building your own or having one built locally for you? I am probably going to take mine out sometime next month to do some work to my blazer before the top goes on for the winter. If enough people are interested I could take the time to do some serious measurements (pipe thickness, bend radius, lengths etc.), take detailed pictures and autocad up plans for the one I have. The last thing I need is another project as it will take some time on my part to put everything together. If enough members are interested then to help everyone out I would take on the project. With that said, it would probably be fair to ask maybe $10 per set of emailed plans to pay for my time and effort. Answer in thread. Only pics I have with me right now. Attached Images __________________ --------------------------------------------------- 1947 Studebaker M5 project to match the camping trailer. 1950 Chev 4x4 Pickup 1958 Shasta Airflyte Travel trailer (fresh restoration) 1971 C/10 Pickup(Frame off Restoration) 1972 K5 Blazer CST (Daily Driver & My Company Truck) 1976 Honda CB750 Bobber 1988 Jaguar XJ12

08-14-2007, 04:53 PM	#2
OleSenna Roof: Bad. Sky: Good. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 150	Re: roll bar Thanks for the offer, VinceY. I'm in for $ten$. __________________ OleSenna

08-15-2007, 03:35 AM	#3
DURRTY USMC Join Date: May 2007 Location: SLc,UT Posts: 300	Re: roll bar Does that mount on the frame? If so I would be interested in it. And as long as you know what you are doing!! LOL I don't need a CAD drawing but would take one if it was true and correct. __________________ Semper Fi

08-16-2007, 01:50 AM	#4
BLUE THUNDER Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Antonio Posts: 993	Re: roll bar hey vince, if your planning to get rid of your roll bar next year let me know. thanks, mario

08-19-2007, 10:58 AM	#5
6t727t2 Active Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: NJ Posts: 6,437	Re: roll bar I would be interested in the specs. What was the cost of the manufactured one, so I could compare build cost? Where did you get the vinyl top? Thanks

08-19-2007, 11:14 AM	#6
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Re: roll bar Are those Christmas lights on your truck? __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

08-19-2007, 07:10 PM	#7
Green Monster Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Malvern, PA Posts: 951	Re: roll bar Yeah, these pictures belong in the thread titled, "Finally, a holiday with the Blazer." __________________ Photo Gallery of 1972 K/5 Blazer CST

08-21-2007, 06:09 PM	#10
jaros44sr Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,462	Re: roll bar Nice community jesture, but how do you run 110volt lites on a 12 volt system???? J. __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

08-21-2007, 08:35 PM	#12
K5 Krazy New Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Overland Park, KS Posts: 19	Re: roll bar I'm in. Do you have any pictures of where the roll bar is bolted/welded? __________________ Daryl --1972 K/5 Blazer

08-24-2007, 12:49 AM	#13
srchevyblazer Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CA Posts: 2	Re: roll bar I would be interested in plans as well.

03-09-2009, 04:59 PM	#14
RPJOHNSON2 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: FREDERICKSBURG VIRGINIA Posts: 7	Re: roll bar i would pay $10 for a set of plans



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