redz 1970 K5 - Roll bar pictures. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Alexis · 01-13-2005, 05:26 PM

here they are. there are some scratches here and there but nothing major. I also have plates for the front floor pans where the winshield section weld onto to bolt to the floor. I forgot to get the photo of those. I 'll go look for them tonight.

Alexis · 01-13-2005, 05:27 PM

more pictures

redz 1970 K5 · 01-13-2005, 05:36 PM

Perfect... So see if I can get it down here.

bouncytruck · 01-13-2005, 06:18 PM

Looks just like the SmittyBilt in my '69, but I don't have the front section and the PO welded it to the bed!

redz 1970 K5 · 01-13-2005, 06:20 PM

Yours is the reason I want it.

I love the Smitty roll bar for these trucks.

Rod · 01-14-2005, 01:32 AM

Looks real good.

ecameron87 · 01-14-2005, 08:52 AM

Where did you get it, or did you make it yourself? Looks great man!

JayDubBlazer · 01-14-2005, 11:49 AM

looking good

redz 1970 K5 · 01-14-2005, 11:52 AM

It's a Smittybilt roll bar with front roll cage as an option. Off the shelf stuff. IMO one of the most stylish bars for our trucks.

bouncytruck · 01-14-2005, 12:22 PM

I really like the size of the tubing they used on the SmittyBilt. Not as skinny as the stock, but not too fat. They look really sharp with the front section too! I can't put one in my '72 because of the side saddle tanks.

Redz - make sure you take some pictures when you get it installed! How's the tire/wheel swap going? What did you decide to do about your frame?

redz 1970 K5 · 01-14-2005, 01:08 PM

Going into a frame guy today. Guy only works on old off road Chevys and Fords and dune buggies. Doesn't have his own place, he just rents a bay at a frame shop. We had an instant repetoire, and he said he is going to help me as an enthusiast, not a businessman.

He already said he is going to try to keep it around $100 if that is all that is required, but he wants to rack it and check for any more frame problems. Said we have to make it an early day for him, he is heading to the desert this weekend.

Soon as I finish the bedroom, already told the wife the springs and rear blocks are going on. Truck is drivable now, but barely. I can make good LH turns, but RH turns rub on minor turns. I am 99% sure a front center pin is sheered, so the axle isn't centered.

Long story short- She's coming along and I am doing the right things. I am getting more patient. Must come with age.

I have all of the time in the world... I don't really need to have it back on the road until I can get the top off again.

bouncytruck · 01-14-2005, 02:37 PM

Sounds like your making some progress. I'm glad you found a reasonable solution to your frame problem. I know I would have been extremely frustrated.

ecameron87 · 01-14-2005, 04:00 PM

I thought I recognized that rollbar/cage. I know that Smittybuilt stopped making them. Did you find someone that still sells it? If so, where did you find it? I haven't checked the posts lately so I apologize if this question has already been asked.
Thanks

redz 1970 K5 · 01-14-2005, 05:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ecameron87

I thought I recognized that rollbar/cage. I know that Smittybuilt stopped making them. Did you find someone that still sells it? If so, where did you find it? I haven't checked the posts lately so I apologize if this question has already been asked.
Thanks

Ok, the main roll bar is PN BL409, the front cage part is PN BL94. I found a company, ustaw.com; website said they had inventory. I was going to call, but then Alexis hooked me up. I bet if you shop around, you can find someone who has them in a dusty storeroom.

redz 1970 K5 · 01-14-2005, 05:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bouncytruck

Sounds like your making some progress. I'm glad you found a reasonable solution to your frame problem. I know I would have been extremely frustrated.

Guy is gonna get my K5 up on the rack, quoted me $150 to repair it like new. I almost jumped out of my pants, because I know this is $400-500 range work if I was paying standard rates.

If I get the above roll bar by next Thursday (which it should come in, Alexis is shipping soon), he will fit it and weld it on Friday when I go in for the frame work.

One thing about working on these old classics. You meet some real shmucks, but you meet some really cool people too.

Of course, anywhere I go in the K5, I get good response because people like them so much...

redz 1970 K5 · 01-18-2005, 11:18 PM

Alex-

Couldn't have asked for more! Got the rollbar intact and in great shape. Bar/Cage are going to my fab guy on Friday to get welded up... That is if there is enough clearance between the top/bar for him to weld or I will have to wait until the top comes off in the spring.

Either way, the K5 is really coming together, 95% due in part to this board's members and advice...

It won't really be together until springtime, but all of the parts are waiting...

Alexis · 01-19-2005, 12:19 AM

Glad you're happy with it. If i remeber right, the direction mention haven the top on when putting in the bars. For proper alighment.

01-13-2005, 05:26 PM	#1
Alexis Member since 2000 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Mountain View Ca / Mexico Posts: 7,874	redz 1970 K5 - Roll bar pictures. here they are. there are some scratches here and there but nothing major. I also have plates for the front floor pans where the winshield section weld onto to bolt to the floor. I forgot to get the photo of those. I 'll go look for them tonight. Attached Images

01-13-2005, 05:27 PM	#2
Alexis Member since 2000 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Mountain View Ca / Mexico Posts: 7,874	more pictures Attached Images

01-13-2005, 05:36 PM	#3
redz 1970 K5 OBS guy Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,060	Perfect... So see if I can get it down here. __________________ 88 Suburban Goodies- Alpine, Auto Meter, BDS, Bilstein, B&M, BFG, Borgeson, Bushwhacker, Cowl hood, Flowmaster, Genuine Gear, Holley, Infinity, JVC, K&N, MB Wheels, MSD, Pioneer, Skyjacker, Sony, Thorley, Walker + more

01-13-2005, 06:18 PM	#4
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Looks just like the SmittyBilt in my '69, but I don't have the front section and the PO welded it to the bed! __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

01-13-2005, 06:20 PM	#5
redz 1970 K5 OBS guy Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,060	Yours is the reason I want it. I love the Smitty roll bar for these trucks. __________________ 88 Suburban Goodies- Alpine, Auto Meter, BDS, Bilstein, B&M, BFG, Borgeson, Bushwhacker, Cowl hood, Flowmaster, Genuine Gear, Holley, Infinity, JVC, K&N, MB Wheels, MSD, Pioneer, Skyjacker, Sony, Thorley, Walker + more

01-14-2005, 01:32 AM	#6
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	Looks real good. __________________ Senior active founding member. 70 3/4 ton GMC Suburban 4x4 250/4 spd. 71 1/2 ton Suburban Chevy 4x4, 350/350 72 Chev 1 ton tow truck 402BB w/Holmes 440 wrecker on propane 2005 FLSTSCI Harley Springer 85 FXSB Harley Lowrider 72 Triumph 650 Bonneville 5spd "Poor people don't have hobbies" Quote from wife.

01-14-2005, 08:52 AM	#7
ecameron87 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 44	Where did you get it, or did you make it yourself? Looks great man!

01-14-2005, 11:49 AM	#8
JayDubBlazer go cyclones Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ames, IA Posts: 1,883	looking good __________________ Wes PROJECT OLE GREEN 1972 Blazer 4X4 350/700R4 2017 Silverado LT

01-14-2005, 11:52 AM	#9
redz 1970 K5 OBS guy Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,060	It's a Smittybilt roll bar with front roll cage as an option. Off the shelf stuff. IMO one of the most stylish bars for our trucks. __________________ 88 Suburban Goodies- Alpine, Auto Meter, BDS, Bilstein, B&M, BFG, Borgeson, Bushwhacker, Cowl hood, Flowmaster, Genuine Gear, Holley, Infinity, JVC, K&N, MB Wheels, MSD, Pioneer, Skyjacker, Sony, Thorley, Walker + more

01-14-2005, 12:22 PM	#10
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	I really like the size of the tubing they used on the SmittyBilt. Not as skinny as the stock, but not too fat. They look really sharp with the front section too! I can't put one in my '72 because of the side saddle tanks. Redz - make sure you take some pictures when you get it installed! How's the tire/wheel swap going? What did you decide to do about your frame? __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

01-14-2005, 01:08 PM	#11
redz 1970 K5 OBS guy Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,060	Going into a frame guy today. Guy only works on old off road Chevys and Fords and dune buggies. Doesn't have his own place, he just rents a bay at a frame shop. We had an instant repetoire, and he said he is going to help me as an enthusiast, not a businessman. He already said he is going to try to keep it around $100 if that is all that is required, but he wants to rack it and check for any more frame problems. Said we have to make it an early day for him, he is heading to the desert this weekend. Soon as I finish the bedroom, already told the wife the springs and rear blocks are going on. Truck is drivable now, but barely. I can make good LH turns, but RH turns rub on minor turns. I am 99% sure a front center pin is sheered, so the axle isn't centered. Long story short- She's coming along and I am doing the right things. I am getting more patient. Must come with age. I have all of the time in the world... I don't really need to have it back on the road until I can get the top off again. __________________ 88 Suburban Goodies- Alpine, Auto Meter, BDS, Bilstein, B&M, BFG, Borgeson, Bushwhacker, Cowl hood, Flowmaster, Genuine Gear, Holley, Infinity, JVC, K&N, MB Wheels, MSD, Pioneer, Skyjacker, Sony, Thorley, Walker + more

01-14-2005, 02:37 PM	#12
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Sounds like your making some progress. I'm glad you found a reasonable solution to your frame problem. I know I would have been extremely frustrated. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

01-14-2005, 04:00 PM	#13
ecameron87 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 44	I thought I recognized that rollbar/cage. I know that Smittybuilt stopped making them. Did you find someone that still sells it? If so, where did you find it? I haven't checked the posts lately so I apologize if this question has already been asked. Thanks

01-18-2005, 11:18 PM	#16
redz 1970 K5 OBS guy Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,060	Alex- Couldn't have asked for more! Got the rollbar intact and in great shape. Bar/Cage are going to my fab guy on Friday to get welded up... That is if there is enough clearance between the top/bar for him to weld or I will have to wait until the top comes off in the spring. Either way, the K5 is really coming together, 95% due in part to this board's members and advice... It won't really be together until springtime, but all of the parts are waiting... __________________ 88 Suburban Goodies- Alpine, Auto Meter, BDS, Bilstein, B&M, BFG, Borgeson, Bushwhacker, Cowl hood, Flowmaster, Genuine Gear, Holley, Infinity, JVC, K&N, MB Wheels, MSD, Pioneer, Skyjacker, Sony, Thorley, Walker + more

01-19-2005, 12:19 AM	#17
Alexis Member since 2000 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Mountain View Ca / Mexico Posts: 7,874	Glad you're happy with it. If i remeber right, the direction mention haven the top on when putting in the bars. For proper alighment.



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