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Old Feb 8, 2022 | 08:09 AM
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Does anybody have any suggestions for buying a pre made or kit for my 69 vette either a 4 or 6 point I am not road racing but some fast auto crossing any suggestions will help thanks .
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Old Feb 8, 2022 | 08:52 AM
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Check with Greg- AKA "OldCarBum"- he got one for his 73 not too long ago.

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Old Feb 8, 2022 | 09:55 AM
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Take a look at these Hoops. They might fit your needs: https://www.vetteworksonline.net/687...ness%20bar.htm

I saw these on a fellow Forum member's Corvette and I like the way they look. They are bolted in and can be removed but still provide more protection that we normally get. I just don't want to chop up the body of the C3.
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Old Feb 8, 2022 | 05:50 PM
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Old Feb 8, 2022 | 05:54 PM
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I apologize. They did list C3's. They may still offer if you call.
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Old Feb 8, 2022 | 10:04 PM
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ok thanks
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Old Feb 9, 2022 | 01:01 PM
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I checked this time. Auto power has them in 4 configurations. Street # is 71380DL. Roll Bars & Cages (autopowerindustries.com)
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Old Feb 9, 2022 | 07:34 PM
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I purchased mine from AutoPower Industries in San Diego, CA. Phone: 619.297.3300
www.autopowerindustries.com
They have several models to choose from depending on your needs.
Super nice people to deal with and I could not be happier with the quality of the roll bar I received.
They build them to order so figure about 4-5 weeks for shipment and delivery.
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Old Feb 9, 2022 | 08:35 PM
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Old Feb 10, 2022 | 10:04 PM
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I’ve had a roll bar from vetteworks for about 15 yrs. They stiffen things up but for what you want to do I would get a proper roll bar. Tbh I bought mine because I liked the looks.
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I want to get a roll bar that will allow me to take out the rear window.
I'm guessing a pre-made roll bar will be a little small to make fitting easier?

Can we cut the bars to make them fit a little better?
I like it when they are hidden by a close fit!
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Old Feb 11, 2022 | 12:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Taijutsu
I want to get a roll bar that will allow me to take out the rear window.
I'm guessing a pre-made roll bar will be a little small to make fitting easier?

Can we cut the bars to make them fit a little better?
I like it when they are hidden by a close fit!
You can purchase one that you have to weld together yourself.
They provide all the pre bent materials and you can place it anywhere you want and modify it to fit your specific needs.
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Hopefully a kit will fit better than a one size fits all!
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Old Jun 9, 2022 | 11:44 AM
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My seats are not from a 74.
They are from a newer C3.
How can I tell what I have?
So I can get the correct parts?

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