Camel Trophy Brush Bar -- the genuine article on Camel Trucks -- pics/measurements needed

[chuckc4]

Does anyone have a Genuine Defender Camel Trophy Brush Bar in their possession for photos / measurements? The bars on the Camel trucks are slightly different than the ones once commercially available. I like the way the bar in front of the winch was done on the Camel trucks -- seems more customizable for different winch options.

While we are at it, I could use pics and measurements of the Discovery version of the bar too if anyone has them.

 

[Z.G]

Curious if you have photos of the difference? Can't say Ive seen them next to each other

That being said, an 8274 and Husky both fit the Brownchurch version, which are some of the largest winches you'll see commercially available

 

[chuckc4]

There is a photo of a Camel Trophy Defender on a wood bridge in an older Rovers North Defender Accessories Catalog. The bush bar on that truck has flat stock perpendicular to the front of the truck supporting the tube protecting the winch. The Brownchurch version uses bent tube only there.

 

[WreckITFrank]

Here's one that sold not too long ago on a uk forum. I considered trying to freight forward, but sold local if I recall.

 

[chuckc4]

Thanks Frank.

Zack's comment inspired me to look online at other Camel Trophy photos, it seems to me that there was definitely customization based on the winch.

 

[Robert]

first year vs last year

 

[chris snell]

Maybe I'm missing something but all of these look identical to the Brownchurch bar.

 

[Robert]

Chris its the bar that extends out over the winch. Early are flat plate with a mitered tube, later have compound bends. I dont think it has anything to do with winch fitment. Likely a supplier change

 

[chuckc4]

Thanks Robert. I have seen the "mountain graphic" sticker that goes across both doors for sale but have never seen a photo of it on a Camel truck -- very cool.

For what it is worth, the screen grid differs slightly also between the two.

 

[Robert]

I think just 97 and 98 had graphics on the rocker panel. 97 would have had a husky instead of the 8274 but the brushguard looks the same to me

 

[Robert]

better pic here. It looks like up to 96 had the flat bars. I couldnt find a clear event pic from 97, and since so many of those were reused for 98 tryouts and changed to warn for sponsorship you cant trust non event pics of a 97 for details like this

https://flic.kr/p/4jhj4m

 

[chris snell]

OK, I see it now. Those early ones are so hideous and shitty that they're cool.

 

[chuckc4]

Do you think they tipped that over on purpose to fix something?

 

[Z.G]

OK, I see it now. Those early ones are so hideous and shitty that they're cool.

Lol... while I wont say "hideous", the tubular style certainly looks a lot better

 

[WreckITFrank]

I'd take either, even the hideous one as it would be more correct on my 92. The tubular style all look to be on right side fender vent. Simple design if you can find someone with the right bender.

 

[Thinkpins]

I have a couple CT 110's. Will take some pictures for you tomorrow.

https://matthewhedrick.com/camel-trophy

 

[Thinkpins]

CT bumper pics.

 

[Thinkpins]

Do you think they tipped that over on purpose to fix something?

J104SKV tipped over on purpose in South Africa, circa 1992.

 

[chuckc4]

Thanks for all of these images!

 

[WreckITFrank]

J104SKV tipped over on purpose in South Africa, circa 1992. View attachment 11160

Looks like I'm going to need to add camel trophy shorts to the needs list.