69-72 roll bar
 

I'm going to be making these soon. I have an add on the part board. The family bar will come later too.

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Cool. Can you post a pic of the style you will be building?

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Any idea on your price point for the family bar? I think the original was offered at $100 if that helps you :)

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I have a original Hickey in my truck now (paid $50 for it) but have seen some other styles I like better. Sterling Enterprise makes a big fat 3" one but that's a bit much. 1 3/4 dia. is just right. Lets see what you got.

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Sounds good. With inflation from 1970 that's $600. I'll make it for $500 lol

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Dude your killing me LOL!!

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Hello all. I just wanted to mention a little info. My Blazer has, what some call, the stock roll bar. Got tired of hitting head on it and it ringing my bell lol. I have a friend with a older Toyota 4 runner with a roll bar. The factory pad that came on the 4 runner fits my roll bar nealy perfect. Just so you know, if you didn't already. 👍👌

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Did the family bar just extend over the rear area? Can't say I remember the Hickey version of this. Anyone have pics?

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It's great to see these being reproduced. I need some help and if it's ok I'd like to ask here where minds are on roll bars.

I have a new uninstalled roll bar that had a paper 73-91 label on it. I bought it for my '85. The thing is, the dimensions don't work out right. It is too short to sit on the floor behind the front seats. Remember, the next generation floor steps up at front of rear seat, not right behind the front seats. If I set it back on the raised floor I think it's still not right. Been a while, can't recall high or low but thinking too high. Also, the rear stays would not hit the wheel house right. The letters came off the label as soon as it got wet, but I swear it said 73-91, not 69-72. I'm wondering if it was labeled wrong and was hoping I could get some general dimensions from a 69-72, either from a roll bar or just what a K/5 would require. There are mounting tabs on the main hoop to fasten at the top of the bedside (inner face), so a floor to top of bedside would help. I'll grab dimensions off of it and get back here.

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special-k here are some specs on a roll bar for 69-72 blazers. I think these came from sterling ent. a few years ago. planned to have one made and then I came across the Hickey I have now which is cool to have but not my favorite style.

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That's a Smittybuilt bar BTW not the stock bar. Good to know about the 4Runner pad though.

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Actually, didn't that take place in '78 with the fold and tumble rear seat and the '73-'77 were flat like the 69-72? Haven't messed with near as many square bodies so my years may be off a little.

I know my dad's '81 had the drop at the front of the back seat but the '76 I have has the drop right behind the front seat so the same bar should be close to working.

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Thanks, great help! That's exactly what I need...and now some snow to thaw so I can get to the roll bar
Good point. Was only thinking of what I have compared to 69-72. The label spanned the whole period, so if it's right that makes me thing it installs where it is stepped up, just in front of wheel house. I haven't checked in so long I can't recall all the issues. Time to dig into it. Thanks for the help

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Mike C. Thanks for response. So now I know I have a Smitty Built roll bar. Cool! I had no idea sense it is painted and I would have no way of knowing that.

Also, more on the 4 Runner pad. I only mentioned because it is a really nice pad that works great and has a zipper.

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So if anyone would like a new u-weld roll bar kit PM me

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Eric is this the style roll bar you'll be making ? This is an original Hickey bar.

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Yes and Yes sir!!

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Do you have any pics of the family bar you'll be producing? Will it be the same dia. (1 3/4) as the orig. bar. Questions, questions Cost yet ?

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Sweet. Tag for future purchase. A repop Hickey roll bar is on my short list.

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I'll post a pic tonight but yes it will be the same 1.75" tube and will include a hoop at the rear and 2 bars connecting to the main hoop.

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Sounds great

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Price is $200 for the first 10 orders.

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Bottom right corner

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price on family bar?

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Just a bit of trivia, anyone know who built the roll bars for Hickey?

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Who is Blackjack.

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No pricing yet but it should be close to $200-250 plus shipping just a ballpark number for you. I'll have a firm number in April.

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I could be interested in the regular roll bar. What material are you making it out of (DOM, HREW)? Wall thickness?

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Tubing will be HREW 1.75" x .120 wall. These bars are just bolt in (one time use lol) so the very little extra strength DOM offers for the nearly double the price is just not worth it to me.

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Eric,
put me down for one...need it as fast as you can
thanks

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Correct!! I ran BlackJack headers on many vehicles back in the 70s and 80s, thought it was interesting to find out they were the ones making all the roll bars, push bars and tube bumpers for Hickey.

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I remembered you had said BlackJack in another thread. Contrary to what my wife thinks I do listen. Exhaust and rollbars in the same shop equals Triple 3" thin wall chrome show bars damn I miss the 80's. :metal:

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Got it. I'll put you on the list.

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Are you going to produce any for 67-72 trucks?

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Yes sir. I'll guess late spring early summer.

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Smittybuilt

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Eric,

I will take one. Once you're ready let me know your preferred payment method. My zip is 55443

Thanks,
Lee

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Great. I'll put you on the list as number 7. I'll send you a pm with more info soon.

Only 3 left at $200

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I'm interested in a roll bar pending shipping to Canada.

Thanks Carey

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Great question. I'll get you a quote right now.