original roll bar vs. SPF roll bar - Page 2

LMH · #21 (**permalink**) 10-12-2009, 01:02 PM

I'd guess SPF put the roll bar brace where they did so the top would fit w/o having a slit for the brace. Older Hurricanes were the same way until Mike and Rich changed it.
Larry

patrickt · #22 (**permalink**) 10-12-2009, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by LMH

I'd guess SPF put the roll bar brace where they did so the top would fit w/o having a slit for the brace. Older Hurricanes were the same way until Mike and Rich changed it.

I can hear RodKnock now saying "that is a pi$$-poor excuse for doing a half-a$$ job."

Cashburn · #23 (**permalink**) 10-12-2009, 01:12 PM

Nice work on the fuse cover. You can make cars anything you want within reason.

patrickt · #24 (**permalink**) 10-12-2009, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Cashburn

Nice work on the fuse cover. You can make cars anything you want within reason.

428street gets the credit for coming up with the idea. I "got on the bus" and did it myself after I saw how well it turned out on his car. Original Fuse box cover solution on ERA stock fuse block w/pics

franklin · #25 (**permalink**) 10-12-2009, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by computerworks

Some full-width bars on originals...but...double hoops? ... sorry.

Hey Ron,
Do you have any pictures of the original full width roll bars? I would like to see one.
Todd

computerworks · #26 (**permalink**) 10-12-2009, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by franklin

Hey Ron,
Do you have any pictures of the original full width roll bars? I would like to see one.
Todd

RodKnock · #27 (**permalink**) 10-12-2009, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by patrickt

I can hear RodKnock now saying "that is a pi$$-poor excuse for doing a half-a$$ job."

There goes old faithful again.

Hey Patrick, if you're worrying about the fuse covers, you might want to change the roll bar to a full-width single hoop design like the originals Ron has kindly posted. Unfortunately, it require a little more investment in terms of money and time.

patrickt · #28 (**permalink**) 10-12-2009, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by RodKnock

Hey Patrick, if you're worrying about the fuse covers, you might want to change the roll bar to a full-width single hoop design like the originals Ron has kindly posted. Unfortunately, it require a little more investment in terms of money and time.

No, no, no... they're completely different. When I was spec'ing out my car I knowingly made several "departures" from the classic Cobra feature list. I did that solely because I liked the look better and, after all, the car's a fake anyway. Things like the dual roll bars, the glove box with comp dash, dual pusher fans, etc. are all clear deviations from the "classic norm," but each one, I believe, looks cooler than the other options, original or not, (others will disagree). The exposed fuses are just another feature that I have "tweaked a bit" to please my eye... and no one else's. And what is that ERAChas says... If thine eye offend thee

ztarum · #29 (**permalink**) 10-12-2009, 05:01 PM

I actually prefer the look of the SPF roll bar. It's the SPF hood scoop that I really hate.

RedBarchetta · #30 (**permalink**) 10-12-2009, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by ztarum

I actually prefer the look of the SPF roll bar. It's the SPF hood scoop that I really hate.

Classic. I bet the guys that own the originals probably say the same things..."Why the #$%&* did Carroll put that there?!?"

Just goes to show you it's all about perspective...and compromises.

-Dean

patrickt · #31 (**permalink**) 10-12-2009, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by RedBarchetta

Just goes to show you it's all about perspective...and compromises.

That's another "departure" that I'd forgotten about. Some people love the rivet look, some don't. I honestly don't feel strongly one way or another, but just felt my car would look better without them. On some cars, they do look right though.