Blazer/Jimmy original rollbar ? pics - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

seah2os · 12-22-2002, 03:45 PM

I pulled this from a Blazer where I was told it was an original.It matched the color of the truck and has padding covering the top rail. This padding has been glued together at the seam. Can anyone verify if it is an original ? I also removed the luggage rack that has fiberglass ends that are the same texture and molded to fit the top. It also had 3 steel bars running lengthwise to the top and were painted to match the color of the truck...I don't have any pics of that but can get them...
Thanks ,
Charlie

seah2os · 12-22-2002, 03:46 PM

full pic of rollbar

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 12-22-2002, 04:11 PM

When i bought my 72 blazer it had a bolt together type of roll bar and i was told it was factory....But i dont know for sure ....

Mudder · 12-22-2002, 06:02 PM

Doesn't look like mine. Mine is mounted on the top of the wheel well.

Reumster · 12-22-2002, 10:31 PM

The roll bar looks the same as mine and I was told it was factory also.

Mike C · 12-22-2002, 11:29 PM

The only type of "factory" roll bar I have ever seen was a single hoop with no down bars in the 73-75 Blazers. Does it say "Rollbar" on the glovebox option sheet? If not, not factory. The bolt together bar that goes behind the wheelwell is the Smittybuilt. I have that bar with their cage conversion. My Dad bought the Jimmy from the original owner in '77, and I have paid close attention to these trucks for 25 years and have never seen a "factory" rollbar. Not to say one might not exist, so if you have it on your option sheet, please let us know option # and rollbar style. This pic was taken in fron of my neighbors house in 1991.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 12-23-2002, 10:57 AM

That looks like my blazer and the roll bar i had i got steel wheels though..

Radiatta_71 · 12-31-2002, 01:56 AM

That looks like the roll bar I have in my blazer. I was told it was factory.

12-22-2002, 03:45 PM	#1
seah2os Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Kansas City, Mo. USA Posts: 81	Blazer/Jimmy original rollbar ? pics I pulled this from a Blazer where I was told it was an original.It matched the color of the truck and has padding covering the top rail. This padding has been glued together at the seam. Can anyone verify if it is an original ? I also removed the luggage rack that has fiberglass ends that are the same texture and molded to fit the top. It also had 3 steel bars running lengthwise to the top and were painted to match the color of the truck...I don't have any pics of that but can get them... Thanks , Charlie Attached Images __________________ 71 Hugger Orange Blazer..currently under off-frame resto to her original beauty.

12-22-2002, 03:46 PM	#2
seah2os Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Kansas City, Mo. USA Posts: 81	2nd pic full pic of rollbar Attached Images __________________ 71 Hugger Orange Blazer..currently under off-frame resto to her original beauty.

12-22-2002, 04:11 PM	#3
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,594	When i bought my 72 blazer it had a bolt together type of roll bar and i was told it was factory....But i dont know for sure .... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

12-22-2002, 10:31 PM	#5
Reumster L.E.D. Freak Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Polson MT Posts: 1,358	The roll bar looks the same as mine and I was told it was factory also. __________________ Specializing in Custom L.E.D. inserts. http://www.ccled.com/ Contact me @ blazer2wd1972@hotmail.com (406)675-8082 or Joel @ jmcwaters@eps-corp.net 1972 2wd Blazer, 350/700R4/3:73 posi, err & Custom L.E.D. inserts! LOL

12-22-2002, 11:29 PM	#6
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,715	The only type of "factory" roll bar I have ever seen was a single hoop with no down bars in the 73-75 Blazers. Does it say "Rollbar" on the glovebox option sheet? If not, not factory. The bolt together bar that goes behind the wheelwell is the Smittybuilt. I have that bar with their cage conversion. My Dad bought the Jimmy from the original owner in '77, and I have paid close attention to these trucks for 25 years and have never seen a "factory" rollbar. Not to say one might not exist, so if you have it on your option sheet, please let us know option # and rollbar style. This pic was taken in fron of my neighbors house in 1991. __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax

12-22-2002, 06:02 PM	#4
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Doesn't look like mine. Mine is mounted on the top of the wheel well.

12-23-2002, 10:57 AM	#7
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,594	That looks like my blazer and the roll bar i had i got steel wheels though.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

12-31-2002, 01:56 AM	#8
Radiatta_71 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 117	That looks like the roll bar I have in my blazer. I was told it was factory.



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