Rollbar ID help wanted
Posted: Fri Jun 02, 2017 9:30 pm
I am looking for help in identifying this rollbar that came in my car, which I bought as a project 26 years ago. I was told at the time of purchase that the car had been involved in autocross with its first owner, but no other data was given. The unit appears to be manufactured rather than a homebuilt or one-off fabrication. It has what I believe is a manufacturer's name on it.
The rollbar has four feet that bolt to the "frame" of the car, which has reinforced welded plates for this, if I recall correctly, but are now covered by carpet in the car's restored state.
The rollbar is constructed of oval steel tubing, about 3" diameter, and has a drilled hole in the side for tech inspection of the wall thickness. It has a faint embossed "Republic" on its side. Approximate dimensions: 42" wide. 27" tall, back brace 19" to main tube, span of feet 23."
I'm including some photos to show how it originally sat in the car. Any help in further identifying this would be appreciated. Also, would something like this still be "legal" in autocrossing or other competitions? I don't have a need for this other than a chin-up bar.
Thanks in advance,
=rds
The rollbar has four feet that bolt to the "frame" of the car, which has reinforced welded plates for this, if I recall correctly, but are now covered by carpet in the car's restored state.
The rollbar is constructed of oval steel tubing, about 3" diameter, and has a drilled hole in the side for tech inspection of the wall thickness. It has a faint embossed "Republic" on its side. Approximate dimensions: 42" wide. 27" tall, back brace 19" to main tube, span of feet 23."
I'm including some photos to show how it originally sat in the car. Any help in further identifying this would be appreciated. Also, would something like this still be "legal" in autocrossing or other competitions? I don't have a need for this other than a chin-up bar.
Thanks in advance,
=rds