michael collins > 1983 Ford Bronco > open folder Roll Cage

I want to install a full cage but i needed a starting point and i saw this roll bar in the local pap...
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Here is a shot from the rear. it looks good to install.
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it is 42" high. it looks like it will drop right in.
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Well it looked like it go right in. so now it is time to see where i want this to sit. i want this t...
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This is where the stock GT bar would go but i cut the foot and slide it back. this is the pass side.
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Here is the rear leg pass side. (lots of rust on the floor surface. this is how she came to me i goi...
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here is the driver side rear leg.
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here is a side shot to show if i mounted in the GT Bar position where the rear leg would go. i decid...
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1st job cut the front mount so i can move the roll bar back to the correct install spot.
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i had some 6" angle sitting in the shop. so i drilled a few mounting holes and cleaned the welding a...
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here the new foot is welded to the roll bar. I am not a great welder but it is looking alot better.
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here is the front foot on the new mount. this is a strong point inthe bronco.
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here is a front shot of the mount and roll bar.
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here is how it goes together on the pass side.
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Here it is bolted to the floor. i going to add a plate and bar thru the floor to the frame soon but ...
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Here is how the rear legs bolt down to a plate under the floor. it too will get extensions down to t...
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here is the pass side installed.
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i made sure there was room to install the top and install and remove the top bolts. this will be a ...
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Here it is a few feet back. i am happy with this install. The kids like to hang on the bar as we go ...
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