C3 Roll cage kit?
Melting Slicks
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I don't recall ever seeing a kit, they are normally fabricated according to the needs of a particular car and governing body. Follow the link and then click on "Chevy Power Book on Corvette" about 1/3 of the way down the page for some good reading on chassis setup. Among other things, you'll find a drawing for a typical cage.
http://corvette.wikia.com/wiki/Misc_Overall
http://corvette.wikia.com/wiki/Misc_Overall
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From: Corsicana, Tx
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Depending on what you need...Autopower makes them
http://www.autopowerindustries.com/applicationlist.asp
Jeg's used to sell a 4 point rollbar that fit pretty nice. Might have been made by Autopower..I dunno.
You might be able to add a side bar kit to one of these fairly easily.
I had mine custom made since I have a convertible and wanted to use the soft top still. Mine is moly and can be unbolted and removed with swing out side bars.
JIM
http://www.autopowerindustries.com/applicationlist.asp
Jeg's used to sell a 4 point rollbar that fit pretty nice. Might have been made by Autopower..I dunno.
You might be able to add a side bar kit to one of these fairly easily.
I had mine custom made since I have a convertible and wanted to use the soft top still. Mine is moly and can be unbolted and removed with swing out side bars.
JIM
Last edited by 427Hotrod; Sep 25, 2011 at 11:01 PM.
Burning Brakes
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From: laingsburg MI
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I bought a chassis engineering brand for a c3. I am installing it in my 73 as we *speak*. I have to say, that it is not for the faint-of-heart and if can have a professional install, I would definitely consider. Everybody's skill sets are different, but the details of fit and bends is very time consuming.
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Drifting
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From: Reno nevada
I've seen some excellent custom C-3 cages over the years. Both her on the forum and at historic racing events.
One big item is to get the 45 shoulder down bar far enough out to be able to install bigger racing seats. It requires removing the door arm rests. Real racing cages even are futher out and the inner door metal is removed along with the glass. Or the windows are always up.
Good luck.. I've been following your engine build. Is it running/
One big item is to get the 45 shoulder down bar far enough out to be able to install bigger racing seats. It requires removing the door arm rests. Real racing cages even are futher out and the inner door metal is removed along with the glass. Or the windows are always up.
Good luck.. I've been following your engine build. Is it running/
Pro
Joined: Aug 2010
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From: Stockholm Sweden
I had a rollcage-guy here in Sweden to fabricate a 4-point kit for my 72 convertible and the result was very good and it fits perfect into the car.
//Ricky.
Pro
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From: Batavia IL
I used this cage kit with the chrome moly upgrade as the basis for my 25.3 cage. if your looking to do a 8.50 legal cage, this kit will be fine as is. you still need to trim to fit some bars but the bending is all taken care of. this was for a 79 vette.
http://autoweldchassis.com/rbc.ivnu
http://autoweldchassis.com/rbc.ivnu
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