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Mar 27, 2002 | 09:43 PM

L98Terror

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Project Roll Cage

I just started ripping out my interior to in stall a cage I'll post pictures as we progress.

If any one has any tips or pictures of roll cages in a C4 Please post

Thanks,
Ken

Mar 27, 2002 | 10:01 PM

scorp508

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So this is the year.... :jester

Mar 27, 2002 | 11:12 PM

BrianCunningham

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Re: Project Roll Cage (L98Terror)

decided to go with a cage over just a rollbar eh?

Mar 28, 2002 | 02:03 AM

Fastguy

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Re: Project Roll Cage (BrianCunningham)

I almost tripped over all the tubing on the shop floor. What are you building, a 400 point cage?:)

Mar 28, 2002 | 04:28 AM

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Re: Project Roll Cage (L98Terror)

Tips 1)If the track techs don't care to see the welds- smooth the welds with bondo/spot puddy and then paint. Looks like factory!
2)I also think tracks still require 6" square plates under the roll bar mounting points.

Mar 28, 2002 | 08:26 AM

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Re: Project Roll Cage (L98Terror)

Nice Ken, I can't wait to see this! :cool: :cheers:

Mar 28, 2002 | 01:22 PM

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Re: Project Roll Cage (Mr. Magoo)

I think they don't like to see sloppy welds. If you have ever seen a funny car or top fueler, all you see are welds as they do not coat the frames on these cars. I just had a chassis builder quote me $700 for a 10 point with swing out doors that are also removable. I had one in my Z28 and never had any problems in Tech because of the welds. I highly recommend you do not use any putty or such, if some falls out because it cracks etc, the inspector will probably stop you in your tracks. I would also recommend that it be TIG welded instead of a MIG. You get much better penetration and also you will not have to worry about weld cracks.

Mar 28, 2002 | 05:13 PM

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Re: Project Roll Cage (snaketr)

I am trying to install a cage in the project race car now. What a pain! :seeya

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Mar 28, 2002 | 10:09 PM

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Re: Project Roll Cage (Sharky Guam)

Mar 28, 2002 | 10:13 PM

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Re: Project Roll Cage (L98Terror)

Cool pics, where's the cage...........or it's pieces?

Mar 28, 2002 | 10:45 PM

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Re: Project Roll Cage (Mr. Magoo)

I'm just gutting the Vette, Stage 1 more photos to come.

Mar 29, 2002 | 09:55 AM

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Re: Project Roll Cage (L98Terror)

He's gutting, I'm cutting. :reddevil

Mar 29, 2002 | 10:01 AM

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Re: Project Roll Cage (L98Terror)

Photos of my bar on
http://www.neverliftmotorsports.com/

http://www.corvettechallenge.info

[Modified by mackeyred96, 9:04 AM 3/29/2002]

Mar 29, 2002 | 07:33 PM

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Re: Project Roll Cage (L98Terror)

Ken, this is great that you are taking pics and posting them here. Keep it up.

Mar 30, 2002 | 08:19 AM

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Re: Project Roll Cage (red90sixspeed)

I can hardly wait until you post the pics of the roll cage going in.
:cool: :cool:

Mar 31, 2002 | 03:10 PM

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Re: Project Roll Cage (Sharky Guam)

I take many pics

Apr 1, 2002 | 04:02 AM

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Re: Project Roll Cage (L98Terror)

Here's pics my 6pt using 1-7/8" chromemoly tube. This is before I put the interior back in so you can see it better.

Apr 1, 2002 | 04:07 AM

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Re: Project Roll Cage (gcrouse)

A few pics after reassembly...

[Modified by gcrouse, 1:09 AM 4/1/2002]

Apr 1, 2002 | 08:03 AM

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Sharky Guam

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Re: Project Roll Cage (gcrouse)

That is a serious roll cage! How fast are you planning on going? I don't know how much weight you added. But I am sure that you have counter plans to make up for that setback. That is awesome! :cool: :cool: