The Install.....

[turbojerk]

One well known, proven race car (Pats), plus 2 pieces of 21' long, 1 3/4Ø-.120wall D.O.M tubing...... Whadya you think will happen next?

I'm going to try my best to document the entire install as best I can for those do-it-yourselfers.....

[turbovanman²]

Nice looking car(s).

Whats the intended ET goal?

[turbojerk]

Nice looking car(s).

Whats the intended ET goal?

Over 9.99 for the time being per NHRA spec's.

[turbovanman²]

Over 9.99 for the time being per NHRA spec's.

SNAP,

[bgbmxer]

how much would you charge for a cage install

[omni_840]

how much would you charge for a cage install

I was wondering the same thing or maybe a kit?

[Pat]

Wow, that car is sweet!

[turbojerk]

how much would you charge for a cage install

There are lots of variables that determine the overall price factor.....

[mcsvt]

Watching for more pictures

[guyd_15]

Wow, that car is sweet!

You aren't partial are you Pat??? LOL

Guy

[turboshad]

Both your cars look great.......though I'm a little more partial to the CSX which is just beautiful. I definately look forward to the thread since I hope my Shadow will be fast enough to need a cage this summer. I also noticed in your sig the 3 point strut tower bar which is what I wanted to make but have never seen before. Do you find it seems more solid than the standard type bars?

DJ

[Pat]

Both your cars look great.......though I'm a little more partial to the CSX which is just beautiful. I definately look forward to the thread since I hope my Shadow will be fast enough to need a cage this summer. I also noticed in your sig the 3 point strut tower bar which is what I wanted to make but have never seen before. Do you find it seems more solid than the standard type bars?

DJ

I really can't say for certain if it's more solid than standard type bars since I've never run one, but I can't imagine a 2 point stiffens the front end as much as a 3 point would.

[ScottD]

Who did those flames? Rembrandt? Picaso? Michelangelo?????

[BadAssPerformance]

Who did those flames? Rembrandt? Picaso? Michelangelo?????

LOL, they do look good

3-pt strut bar must be better if the Solo II F-body guys complain that the Mustang guys get to run them if they cannot

[bgbmxer]

There are lots of variables that determine the overall price factor.....

i agree just wondering if you have any interest in doing one in my l body sometime down the road and work out the details then

[ScottD]

I'll take the drivetrain out of the car. You just agreed to send it back with a cage in it, right?

[turbojerk]

i agree just wondering if you have any interest in doing one in my l body sometime down the road and work out the details then

I'd be interested in helping you out when the time comes!

[bgbmxer]

sounds good

[Tbird232ci]

Who did those flames? Rembrandt? Picaso? Michelangelo?????

Master Splinter.

[turbojerk]

Here's a few pic's of what I've got so far while I'm waiting on materials to show up. You can see in the first pic that I've used some masking tape on the insides of the B pillars. I then make marks on the tape at 2" intervals on the straighter areas and 1" intervals where it gets more complicated. I do this on both sides and then take the measurements from side to side. I then transfer the data to a 3D CAD program. The reason I do this is to help achieve a close fit between the hoop and the body. Yeah its allot of extra work, but so far all of the hoops that I've made have fit like a glove...

You'll also notice that I have made a cardboard template of the 6"x6" mounting plates just to aid in finding the best placement for them

I'll post a pic of the 3D model and draft tomorrow since I don't have it here at home...