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How to install steel cage on aluminum frame?

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Old 07-20-2018, 09:16 AM
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Default How to install steel cage on aluminum frame?

Eric told me ALL C7 have alum frame. So how do you put a steel cage in car w alum frame? I mean like a serious 9point+ welded cage.

Id want my seat bolted to the steel cage and prob steel box for my feet & legs.
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You bolt them in!
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bolt/bond steel plates to frame, weld cage to plates.
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Originally Posted by Mjolitor 68
Eric told me ALL C7 have alum frame. So how do you put a steel cage in car w alum frame? I mean like a serious 9point+ welded cage.

Id want my seat bolted to the steel cage and prob steel box for my feet & legs.
Can't see much but David is correct on the bolts and plates, we went a bit further than just bolts and plates but basic concept is the same. Curious on the build plans, I'd like to be involved.




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we have a local guy that also will weld aluminum sleeves in the frame and insert steel tubing inside of that....but I ain't got time for that!

Cars with aluminum frames have been racing for decades.................nothing new in the C7
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Originally Posted by davidfarmer
we have a local guy that also will weld aluminum sleeves in the frame and insert steel tubing inside of that....but I ain't got time for that!

Cars with aluminum frames have been racing for decades.................nothing new in the C7

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