CCX OEM type roll bar installation

[1985 CCX]

For those wanting OEM style bar:
Mickmate fabricated a bar based off measurement I obtained from a good friend who owns a 60's comp CSX. OEM bars are slightly wider than std replica bars and look much better than the early shorty CCX type. CCX later made an optional bar which did fall much closer to original specs, most do not have them.

Installation:
1) Jack car and remove the rear left wheel.
2) At the point where the rear deck, behind seat, meets the inner fender will be the first hole. I used a 1 5/8" hole saw with a centering drill bit. Remember the OEM hoop was centered more than steering wheel.

Action photo compliments of Dave:

3) Drill up underneath as close to the rear deck and inner fender will allow. This will allow mounting position on the outside leg to be direct attached to frame.
4) Once center drill bit goes through body = STOP.

5) Now use the pilot hole for the drilling of the hole from the top. Use high speed and paint will hold up, at least mine did without issue.
6) Once drilled second hole is drilled based upon roll bar width. Remember in the CCX there is a bit of work to be done cutting a slight notch into the rear deck behind seat. Kinds self explainatory once you are there. This step is in the CCX Build manual as well.
7) The inner part of loop will pass down to the trunk floor where another hole needs to be drilled. Then it is down to the rear frame rail.

8) Drill and tap or weld bracket in place where it hits.
9) Set overall hoop height as desired.
10) Now is the tricky part, measure your angle and set the final hole for leg. I measured a dozen times to ensure I would hit frame rail in trunk. I also used a cardboard core as a tail off rear leg to position hole properly before cutting.
11) Cut two holes which overlap and trim oval smooth with Rotozip.
12) If your calulations check the tail should hit the rear frame tube.

13) Mount to frame, now you have a roll bar which is attached to the frame at three points. That = functional.


I will post pics as I trace my steps in the near future.
13 easy steps to roll bar success!

[767Jockey]

Jeff,
Any pictures of the under the car attach points available? I don't have the nifty looking rear bar attach point that goes on the trunk floor that you show. Nick, what's the chance you can whip me up one of those? I suppose the trunk mount plate is attached to a piece beneath the trunk floor, which in turn is attached to the frame to make it structural?

[mickmate]

Jeff thanks I'll attempt to add some pics Doug. If that doesn't work look in my gallery. The rear brace attaches through the trunk floor to the frame rail below it. Measure 63 times drill once use masking tape to protect the paint and confirm your layout first.

[ccx1984]

jeff do you use a convertable top if so roll bar will be in the way. would also like to see how you made the attachment to the chassie in the left fender well. I have a unpainted FF rollbar 2" o.d tubing which i have yet to try to install, your help would be appreciated. Pete in Louisiana

[mickmate]

Like this one.

[Old Phart]

Dang, that looks good, Jeff. Glad you're having fun with your Cobra. Time to put some miles on it. What's next with your CCX?

[FatBoy]

Here's a picture of the chassis with the roll bar mounting points. My car had teh taller, original style roll bar.

The rear brace was as per the above photo and bolted directly to the rear frame rail. However, I had the aluminium boot (trunk) lining and I made up a replica lower mounting that was none structural, but looked pretty good.


My apologies for the poor picture quality, but they are scanned photos.

Paul

[1985 CCX]

Pete,
What is a top? LOL
Kidding, yes a top is possible however a filler peice would need to be installed just as ERA does. Not real complicated just time consuming. I have foundered a bit regarding a top since many of the folks I know which have one never seem to use them. It is never too hot here and once it starts to rain or snow I put the car up.

Bill,
It's been awhile since we have spoken. Might be headed your way in April 08, maybe you will be up for a visit? Always some type of tinkering going on here. I will be busy this winter for sure!

Paul,
As always thanks for your input. Based on your attention to detail with your old CCX the new KMS will be a treat for all to see.

[mickmate]

You can see that Jeff has an overlength telescoping tube for the rear brace. That allows you to easily slide the rear brace in further than it needs to be at the bottom, align and push into the top and hold all the positions with the through bolts.