Roll bar installation
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 1999
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From: White Pine / Dandridge TN
[QUOTE=vetteguy75;1587300079]Got these from Vette Works. There not TRUE roll bars, but it will hold up the Vette in the event I roll it over.
Very nice looking. Can you better define your comment, "true roll bar"? If they are strong enough to offer support in a rollover event they would seem to be true roll bars. Or, are they really cosmetic and you hope they hold the car up?
That said, I've been working with a local blacksmith to fabricate a roll bar and wonder if these could be modified to offer more support. For example, it seems a cross bar could be added just below the decklid for better reinforcement as well as a bar diagonally across each hoop.
Very nice looking. Can you better define your comment, "true roll bar"? If they are strong enough to offer support in a rollover event they would seem to be true roll bars. Or, are they really cosmetic and you hope they hold the car up?
That said, I've been working with a local blacksmith to fabricate a roll bar and wonder if these could be modified to offer more support. For example, it seems a cross bar could be added just below the decklid for better reinforcement as well as a bar diagonally across each hoop.
Safety Car
Joined: Sep 2005
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From: Orange County Ca
[QUOTE=vetteguy75;1587300079]Got these from Vette Works. There not TRUE roll bars, but it will hold up the Vette in the event I roll it over.
Is that a Shark Bar?
If so,not a roll bar at all. Mostly a seat belt attachment point and for looks. I don't think that bar would pass any accredited tech inspection.
Search this site and you will find some bolt in bars/kits that will be of some help, but a true roll bar is fairly extensive and intrusive.
Is that a Shark Bar?
If so,not a roll bar at all. Mostly a seat belt attachment point and for looks. I don't think that bar would pass any accredited tech inspection.
Search this site and you will find some bolt in bars/kits that will be of some help, but a true roll bar is fairly extensive and intrusive.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jan 2003
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From: Shreveport LA
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[QUOTE=Frankenvette;1587303001]
A "true roll" bar is NHRA approved and can with stand the vehicle flips and rolls. But these aren't true roll bars. They are not welded to the frame, but they are attached to the sub-frame and can with stand a simple roll over. As you know, being this is a convertible, there is NO SUPPORT if the car ever rolled over (say from a collision), with these bars installed, it will keep the car from collapsing on itself. I should have enough time to get out from under the car.
Got these from Vette Works. There not TRUE roll bars, but it will hold up the Vette in the event I roll it over.
Very nice looking. Can you better define your comment, "true roll bar"? If they are strong enough to offer support in a rollover event they would seem to be true roll bars. Or, are they really cosmetic and you hope they hold the car up? .
Very nice looking. Can you better define your comment, "true roll bar"? If they are strong enough to offer support in a rollover event they would seem to be true roll bars. Or, are they really cosmetic and you hope they hold the car up? .
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 1999
Posts: 3,030
Likes: 17
From: White Pine / Dandridge TN
[QUOTE=vetteguy75;1587304942]
A "true roll" bar is NHRA approved and can with stand the vehicle flips and rolls. But these aren't true roll bars. They are not welded to the frame, but they are attached to the sub-frame and can with stand a simple roll over. As you know, being this is a convertible, there is NO SUPPORT if the car ever rolled over (say from a collision), with these bars installed, it will keep the car from collapsing on itself. I should have enough time to get out from under the car.
A "true roll" bar is NHRA approved and can with stand the vehicle flips and rolls. But these aren't true roll bars. They are not welded to the frame, but they are attached to the sub-frame and can with stand a simple roll over. As you know, being this is a convertible, there is NO SUPPORT if the car ever rolled over (say from a collision), with these bars installed, it will keep the car from collapsing on itself. I should have enough time to get out from under the car.
Le Mans Master
Joined: May 2003
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From: Fernandina Beach FL
2023 Restomod of the Year finalist
2020 C3 of the Year Winner - Modified
Here is what I have in my 71 vert- It was on my car when I bought it in 1981.
It's chromemoly 4 point welded to the frame. It's not chromed- just sanded it in several steps and polished it.
It's chromemoly 4 point welded to the frame. It's not chromed- just sanded it in several steps and polished it.
Safety Car
Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 3,637
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From: Norwalk Ct
It would be highly unlikely a roll over would have no forward or backward motion, and without that additional brace, it would simply fold in the direction of travel.
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