Finally got the roll bar finished. I've never built anything like this before and it was a lot more work than I thought it would be. I had a few requirements.
I had to retain the ability to fold the windshield down AND pivot the glass forward for vents.
and The bar/cage had to be able to have a sunshade
This is what I came up with. Although in the pics the windshield is down, when it is up, the bar/cage has to be close to the windshield, and follow the same lines. This required a notch for the glass venting thing. The front bar (A pillar) is upright and square. it would have looked better if it had tapered, but there was no way with my requirements.
The B pillar is not at 90 degrees, its flared out at the bottom and curves in towards the top, to add a little shape. There didn't need to be an S shape to clear the body, but it put the mounting plates in a better position and made it look a little more interesting.
And finally the C pillar. I went with a fast back design, but had to leave room for the toolbox doors to open so the bar doesn't go straight to the floor. instead it has a 60 degree bend. It actually reminds me of old school Humvees that had the fast back hard top.
The A pillar bolts to the floor, but through the hat channels, this is extremely strong.
The B pillar is just bolted to the top of the wheel well. The wheel wells on this jeeps are very strong (all 16guage steel) but I'll add some supports for it at a latter date.
The C pillar just bolts through the tub. Its for aesthetics only .
