I believe I was the thread starter when I asked about removing the roll bar
from
my 67 MGB. I agree, a roll bar detracts from the appearance. I ultimately
removed it and filled the holes with rubber plugs I got from Moss (Call them
for
the part number.) The chances of rolling a B are slim, but there are some
people
who feel more comfortable having the added protection. For them, I am offering
my installed, but never used, roll bar for $115 plus shipping.
Joseph
67 Roadster
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Subject: LBC rollbars
From: "Richard H. Cady" <cadyxrh@ctxix.sod.eds.com> at Internet
Date: 3/3/97 5:04 PM
Hi All,
My 1970 MGB roadster is pretty much stock and appears that way except for
having a roll bar. I believe the bar would provide some protection if I
ever did roll the car. The 2" x .120" bar is securely mounted with 1/4"
steel pads reinforcing both sides of the sheet metal below the bar and
bolted with grade 8 bolts.
The reason that I am writing is because I am contemplating removing the roll
bar because I feel it diminishes from the classic lines of the car. The
roll bar seems to give the "impression" that the vehicle is souped up. One
thing I can't stand are modifications that only "look performance". Of
course a roll bar only adds safety - no performance can ever be gained from one.
Removing the roll bar would bring the car back to looking more stock - but
at what cost? Granted the chance of an accident where I would use the roll
bar is unlikely, but this chance does exist. The chances are probably
increased since I like to drift it through corners when the opportunity
presents itself.
I guess I'm extending an invitation for flames on the idea of removing the
roll bar.
Any ideas on this topic are requested to help convince me what a bad idea it is.
Thanks,
Rich
1970 MGB roadster
(My apologies as this thread went around 4-5 months ago, but I only caught
the very
end of it.)
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