914 GT roll bar questions, Dimensions if possible or advice |
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914 GT roll bar questions, Dimensions if possible or advice |
Mueller |
Feb 5 2018, 10:04 AM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 17,150 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None |
Are there actual dimensions followed for the GT roll bars installed in the GT cars?
Looking at this picture it looks like the side bars are longer and mounted further ahead on the longs and lower at the hoop than other pictures I have seen. It could just be the angle of the picture as well? Reason for asking is I have a friend that bought a 22 foot length tube for me which is too long for me to transport. He is going to cut the tube to fit in my truck, without wasting too much material how long should we rough cut the side pieces? Ideally how far up on the hoop from the longs should they be attached? Same question for the bars that attach to the inside of the hoop up top and to the rear firewall. It seems in pictures there are attached in multiple places and angles. (hope Mark doesn't mind me using his picture (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) ) (hope Mark doesn't mind me using his picture below (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) ) Mocking up the bar in my car: |
tygaboy |
Feb 5 2018, 10:29 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,432 Joined: 6-October 15 From: Petaluma, CA Member No.: 19,241 Region Association: Northern California |
Mike - I'm glad you can put that bar to use!
I'd copy what McMark did (maybe he'll share some measurements?) but in the end, just be sure you're comfortable with in/out access with the door bars and head clearance on those upper bars. Note all that padding, too. Keep us posted as you make progress... |
Mueller |
Feb 5 2018, 11:17 AM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 17,150 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None |
Mike - I'm glad you can put that bar to use! I'd copy what McMark did (maybe he'll share some measurements?) but in the end, just be sure you're comfortable with in/out access with the door bars and head clearance on those upper bars. Note all that padding, too. Keep us posted as you make progress... Thanks again, it fits great. I will trim the lower portion a tad for the plates, but I was able to put the top on and access the locks with no problem and there is enough room for the padding for the targa top to fit as well. |
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