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Roll Bars

Discussion in 'Intermediate CJ-5/6/7/8' started by sforman, Jun 27, 2008.

  1. Jun 27, 2008
    sforman

    sforman New Member

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    When did roll bars become standard? My '75 has one, but I must admit that I like the no roll-bar look.

    Scott
    75 CJ5
    Memphis
     
  2. Jun 27, 2008
    fheadcj6

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    i not that keen on roll bars, i know all the benefits of them after 20 years in Motorsport, but my CJ won't be put in the position to need one.
     
  3. Jun 27, 2008
    timgr

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    No rollbar offered prior to 1974, still optional in '75, not sure when it became standard ... probably by 1980.

    A factory roll bar will be painted the body color. Aftermarket bars were chassis black.
     
  4. Jun 28, 2008
    sforman

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    What about the black windshield frames? What year did they go to body color?
     
  5. Jun 28, 2008
    timgr

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    1975 IIRC. Maybe '74, but I think '75. Search - we've covered this before.
     
  6. Jun 29, 2008
    CJ4U

    CJ4U Aint broke, ur not trying

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    I think that most people who end up in a roll over didn't intend on rolling over either... They do look nice with the windshield down and no roll bar, but I'm not fond of being bent in half by blacktop either.
     
  7. Jun 29, 2008
    sparky

    sparky Sandgroper Staff Member Founder

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    '74 at least Farfle's is body color as I recall.
     
  8. Jun 30, 2008
    static

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