Monte Carlo bars

[GT350Lad]

Another member and I where having a chat the other day about the differences between a repo and an original Monte Carlo bar, is it thickness of tubing? Welds? Holes in the top? I looked at a repo once and they seem light and thin in comparison to mine. And insights
Cheers

[GT350Lad]

Another member and I where having a chat the other day about the differences between a repo and an original Monte Carlo bar, is it thickness of tubing? Welds? Holes in the top? I looked at a repo once and they seem light and thin in comparison to mine. Any insights
Cheers

[texas swede]

A give away is that the originals have the bar welded flash with the top of the brackets
while many repos are welded lower on the brackets.
Texas Swede

[gt350hr]

  The repro I'm selling at SAAC 43 is heavier tubing than my original. Other than that it is OK except for the obvious seam in the tubing.
      Randy

[Bob Gaines]

A give away is that the originals have the bar welded flash with the top of the brackets
while many repos are welded lower on the brackets.
Texas Swede

+1

[GT350Lad]

Thanks guys, interesting
Cheers

[Brant]

Also keep in mind that there have been and continue to be tons of different reproduction Monte Carlo bars on the market. Some different than the originals, and some that are very difficult to distinguish from the originals.

[GT350Lad]

Also keep in mind that there have been and continue to be tons of different reproduction Monte Carlo bars on the market. Some different than the originals, and some that are very difficult to distinguish from the originals.

Cheers Brant, agree some of the welds look different. The original tubing I think is larger diameter then some repos?

[hertz350]

Any updates on this topic? In particular, is any brand passably close to the original?

[S7MS427]

According to my copy of the Shelby American Parts and Accessories Catalog, dated 04-15-65, TMC (Traction Master Co.) made the originals (S1MS 29432-A). They are still in business but don't list them on theiir website. A phone call ((818) 565-1121) might be in order to determine if they could make you one.

[hertz350]

Thank you for the lead!

[hertz350]

Looks like Traction Master may not be in active business,

Any one have an original Shelby one or a recommendation on the best one made now?