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Old 22nd October 2012, 12:40 PM
Richard Dryden Richard Dryden is offline
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Default roll bar?

Anybody know of anywhere in the north east that can mandrel bend tubing for the roll bar, seem to have tried everywhere with no success.
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Old 22nd October 2012, 12:51 PM
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There are some fairly cheap kits available on ebay that you weld together yourself.
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Old 22nd October 2012, 01:06 PM
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That was quick David, they are an option was hoping to go for a bespoke design though.
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Old 22nd October 2012, 01:16 PM
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Johno has a mate who used to make roll bars to your own design, not sure if he still makes them.

send Johno a pm.
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Old 22nd October 2012, 01:18 PM
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That was quick David, they are an option was hoping to go for a bespoke design though.
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Old 22nd October 2012, 01:45 PM
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If you find anywhere up here Richard let us know. I need one at some point.
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Old 22nd October 2012, 07:49 PM
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Give me some idea of what spec you need and how many around the north east and I may be able to help,I know of someone with a bender.
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