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roll bar question

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by twcj8, Nov 16, 2010.

  1. twcj8

    twcj8 New Member

    I'm thinking the roll bar on my 68 CJ5 is a hack job several projects. Wondering if somebody has a picture of what the orginal looks like.
     
    twcj8, Nov 16, 2010
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  2. sparky

    sparky Sandgroper Staff Member Founder

    *moderator note* Moved as roll bars were not a "stock" item per se. */note*

    Sport bars were a dealer optioned item, the only stock early 5s to come with them were the 462 and Renegade I/II Jeeps.
     
    sparky, Nov 16, 2010
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  3. heffleysmill

    heffleysmill 7 Slot Hotshot

    heffleysmill, Nov 16, 2010
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  4. timgr

    timgr We stand on the shoulders of giants. 2022 Sponsor

    They were available factory installed from '74 on. Before that, no, only dealer or owner installed.

    The roll bar in the picture linked by Heffleysmill above was made by Kayline, and was "official." It came in packing with the Jeep corporate logo, and was available through the parts department.
     
    timgr, Nov 16, 2010
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  5. CJ5aTim

    CJ5aTim 66 Tux

    Good to know! I had the same question in my mind about my 66 Tux.
     
    CJ5aTim, Nov 16, 2010
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  6. jpflat2a

    jpflat2a what's that noise?

    I hope you meant Whitco
    Kayline never made rollbars to my knowledge
    could also be a Smittybilt competition bar
     
    jpflat2a, Nov 16, 2010
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  7. twcj8

    twcj8 New Member

    Thanks to all. As I thought, mine appears to be po made. Nothing wrong w/that, we've all been there. If were orginal I would offer it to somebody. As it stands, maybe a good starting platform.
     
    twcj8, Nov 16, 2010
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  8. timgr

    timgr We stand on the shoulders of giants. 2022 Sponsor

    Yes, Whitco. Oops. :coffee: :oops:
     
    timgr, Nov 17, 2010
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