Rogues Posted July 31, 2020 Report Share Posted July 31, 2020 I'm new to the club having just bought my first Vitesse Mk2 convertible, does anyone know if there's a suitable roll bar, I've been looking on the web but can not find any current suppliers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted August 1, 2020 Report Share Posted August 1, 2020 There used to be, I had one in my vitesse CV. If not available new, I am pretty sure one will turn up via ebay etc. Be aware of a couple of things. They reduce the rear seat space a little, but also as they are just a hoop they are not as strong as a bar with a diagonal (which would finish your chances of rear seat passengers at all!) The alternative is to approach a fabricator and get one made. I would imagine quite simple as just 2 hoops welded together and some feet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve P Posted August 1, 2020 Report Share Posted August 1, 2020 I have one in my garage along with tons of other "must haves" from the 80`s. I will get a picture. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogerguzzi Posted August 1, 2020 Report Share Posted August 1, 2020 13 hours ago, Rogues said: I'm new to the club having just bought my first Vitesse Mk2 convertible, does anyone know if there's a suitable roll bar, I've been looking on the web but can not find any current suppliers? Hello Rogues I have one but it is a full one so rear would be unuseable. I will find photos if you are interested Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinR Posted August 1, 2020 Report Share Posted August 1, 2020 If you are near Cambridge, it might be worth speaking with the guys at Fabricage in Harston. They custom make cages and roll bars for all sorts of cars and should have a stock design for a Vitesse Convertible as they make the roll cages and roll bars for more than one of the Triumph traders that we all know and love. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomL Posted August 1, 2020 Report Share Posted August 1, 2020 The one you quite often see is made by a company called Aley Bars (I have one in my Vitesse). I have no idea if they still make them but I doubt it. There were two types of roll-over bars (not a cage) offered for the Herald/Vitesse, one being painted steel and one vinyl covered and padded. I am sure one will come up for sale if you keep looking. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve P Posted August 1, 2020 Report Share Posted August 1, 2020 Found this image online on the Safety Devices website,they list it with and without padding. This is the one i have,i used to have a padded one but sold it. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogerguzzi Posted August 1, 2020 Report Share Posted August 1, 2020 Hello Roger This the one I have I live about 5 miles from M5 J4 Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogues Posted August 2, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2020 Hi Roger, this looks very promising but the style posted by Steve B looks better, does yours require the cross members that seem bolted in? Regards Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Jones Posted August 2, 2020 Report Share Posted August 2, 2020 The one Roger shows is actually a proper motor sport approved one that came from a car that was hill climbed until a couple of years ago. To meet the MSA requirements and pass scrutineering the diagonals must be fitted. However for road use they can be removed and the bars will be at least as effective as those offered without diagonals at all. Note that padding (and the proper stuff, not pipe insulation) should be considered essential to minimise head injury from head butting the bar in any accident. Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark powell Posted August 3, 2020 Report Share Posted August 3, 2020 I have one in Eastbourne. Twin hoop with padding, same as the safety devices one, could be theirs but no label. Bought for my pick-up and not used. (It is a used one though..) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogues Posted August 7, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2020 Mark, which one is it? The one with or without the diagonal. Are you suggesting that's it's for sale? Regards Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark powell Posted August 10, 2020 Report Share Posted August 10, 2020 On 07/08/2020 at 16:40, Rogues said: Mark, which one is it? The one with or without the diagonal. Are you suggesting that's it's for sale? Regards Roger Sorry, I missed your question. Without diagonal and looking for £75. ono. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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