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1967-68 shelby reproduction rollbars?

Discussion in '1965-1970 Shelby Mustang GT350 & GT500' started by 67shelbygt500, Aug 24, 2008.

  1. Aug 24, 2008 #1
    67shelbygt500

    67shelbygt500 Well-Known Member

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    Hay everyone
    Hope everyone is ok
    I just have one quick question and as i have no experience with them just woundered if anyone on this fantastic site might.
    What are the reproduction shelby rollbars 67-68 like as fit wise? do they line up with the anchor points in the roof and do they line up where they should welded to the floor?(rear torque boxes)
    I was thinking of buy one from branda and just woundered in general how they are as fit and finish compared to me trying to find an original?
    Thank you for all your help
    Dave:)
     
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    Coralsnake

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    You shouldn't have any problems with fit, but the finish leaves a lot to be desired. They look rubber dip and not like the originals.

    67 and 68 roll bars are different as well, I don't think the reproductions take that into account.

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    67shelbygt500

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    Thanks for information just woundering what is the difference then between 67 shelby rollbars compared to 68 shelby rollbars. not counting 68 shelby conv just 67-68 shelby fastbacks?
    I always thought they where the same?
    Thanks for information
    Dave:)
     
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  4. Aug 24, 2008 #4
    Bob Gaines

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    The difference is the way the bracket is shaped were the bar is anchored to the ceiling and most important the mounting bracket is a different width were the enertia reels are bolted to the bracket on the bar plus the mounting position (bolt hole ) for the enertia reels is different between 67 and 68. The ones I have seen have had the ceiling anchor ears for a 67 and the enertia reels bracket for a 68 . The ones I have seen are fine if you are putting race belts on but fit lousy if you are trying to fit original enertia reels to them. As others have reported the covering looks quite a bit different to original bars.
     
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