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Thu Dec 07, 2006 9:51 pm

gmag69 wrote: 4hammers wrote: Hi All,
if anyone is serious about a Roo Bar, I am here in Australia where they were an accessory on some busses. My 77 Sopru Campmobile has one & I am happy to get it measured up for you. 2 piece items, with the top section removeable, leaveing a couple of little bars in the place, where a "Nudge" bar could be fabricated.

This is a pic of my camper.
Sorry it isn't a good shot, but I can get more if needed.

And another, with a Westfalia I have just bought. Similar set up.

Man you got some sweet looking busses. 8) Congrats. :)

Geno :D

I agree, very clean bus. It's nice to see something a little different.

Thu Dec 07, 2006 9:52 pm

gmag69 wrote:
Man you got some sweet looking busses. 8) Congrats. :)

Geno :D

Thanks, Guys! I like them!!
Westy is a tidy up project, then for sale. Geuine RHD which is rare in Australia. Bus number 13 of the line for 73!!

The Blue on is called a "Sopru" camper, Australia camper. 78 year, 100% original. All OG paint & interior is immaculate. German built bus, with some cool M-plate codes. 2lt, great fun, it drives like new!

Rob J

Fri Dec 08, 2006 4:04 pm

I know you have heard it before but I do plan on making some.

Fri Dec 08, 2006 4:05 pm

Please post here or PM me when/if someone gets around to figuring out specifics on these.

Fri Dec 08, 2006 4:11 pm

jeremyrockjock wrote: I know you have heard it before but I do plan on making some.

Hi Jeremy,
I can take one of my busses to a friend who is an engineer & get him to draw up a detailed plan/measurement spec if you like? He will of course know how to make it clear for anyone you are going to get to do it.

Just let me know,
Rob J

Sat Dec 09, 2006 6:47 am

Sure. Anything will help. Most of all I need the tubing size. My current bender only does 1-1/4"

Sat Dec 09, 2006 3:56 pm

Prototype #1

1-1/4"x .083 wall tubing. It the biggest I can do at this point. I am still working on a better way of attaching it underneath without effecting anthing. This is on my 70.

Sat Dec 09, 2006 4:13 pm

Hi Jeremy,
Looking good. I will get some shots today for you, of how it attaches underneath. Also, how it is sleeved, so the top section can be removed & if needed, a little "Nudge Bar" could be fabricated & used. That was my plan, anyway.
I note you have the horizontal section on the inside of the vertical mount. The genuine ones are mounted on the outside, then a bracket added for the spare wheel.

Rob J

Sat Dec 09, 2006 4:26 pm

probably the furthest any one has come so far.. Looks like it is off to a good start.

Sat Dec 09, 2006 4:30 pm

Hell yea, i'm definitely interested in one if anybody starts to sell them. I like them better without the spare tire on the front...

Sat Dec 09, 2006 4:35 pm

could always be "optional" or put a set of driving lights there instead

Sat Dec 09, 2006 5:49 pm

VWsArent4Hippies wrote: Hell yea, i'm definitely interested in one if anybody starts to sell them. I like them better without the spare tire on the front...

They came about, as an alternative to the "Westy" tyre rack. The rear spare wheel holder was jobviously not useable, due the the bed.
Also, we have a lot of freakin great Roo's over on the mainland (Like deer, but upright) & these were handy!!

Sat Dec 09, 2006 6:23 pm

I kind of like this rack:
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Sold by Bluebird Customs in England.

I removed the spare ture well on mine, too much room lost over my leisure battery. A roo bar with the spare mount would be nice.[/url]

Sat Dec 09, 2006 6:55 pm

Nice start! The tubing size looks fine to me.
I agree that if possible the horizonatal bars should be on the outside vs inside. An optional spare mount should not be a big deal. Maybe tabs where I could reuse my stock Westy spare mount ?
Will that thing clear the bumper?
THANKS SO MUCH! There is a market for you out there.

Sat Dec 09, 2006 7:52 pm

jeremyrockjock wrote: Prototype #1

1-1/4"x .083 wall tubing. It the biggest I can do at this point. I am still working on a better way of attaching it underneath without effecting anthing. This is on my 70.

Hows that thing do in crash test studys against deer??

It looks good, I like the horizontal bars set behind the vertical bars but they do look real close to the nose in the picture. Is there anyway to make it a little stronger at the uprights? I know it is blasphemious but I really like the strength that the design of the hurst uprights provides. Perhaps there is a way of combining the design of the roo-bars using a similar design to the Hursts uprights.

something like this perhaps. just a thought.

Sat Dec 09, 2006 9:36 pm

BryanM wrote:

something like this perhaps. just a thought.

I think that's a sharp looking design. Nice idea, Brian.

Sun Dec 10, 2006 12:24 pm

I like it to, it looks like the General Lee pushbar!

Sun Dec 10, 2006 12:28 pm

actually, if someone had access to an aftermarked truck supply company and take some measurements, there might be something like this already made that you could simply create a few brackets for and mount up without having to fabricate anything:

just a thought.

Sun Dec 10, 2006 12:33 pm

still think the Aussie Rules!

Sun Dec 10, 2006 4:34 pm

Anyone out there with a fabriaction shop? Can you make a Roo Bar like the original? Do you need a partner or a large order with CA$H to get this rolling in the right direction? Email me! I'm motivated to get this going now!

Kahlil :idea: :D