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Old Dec 1, 2008 | 12:44 PM
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Thought this was pretty cool, and it shows off some of our fab capabilities.

This is one of Blackdog Racing's 2009 World Challenge GT car, under construction.

Interestingly enough, even with the steel Vette frame (vs. the Z06 aluminum), all that tubing, fuel, and the driver, it will still weigh less than a stock Z06 weighs empty.

And, its pretty rigid

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Thats a full setup for some serious business!
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Old Dec 1, 2008 | 02:38 PM
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Door intrusion bars and cross bars on drivers side, that guy is pretty safe, like the front tie ins and the rears, excellant work, now how about a bolt in kit for us regular c6 track junkies.
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Door intrusion bars and cross bars on drivers side, that guy is pretty safe, like the front tie ins and the rears, excellant work, now how about a bolt in kit for us regular c6 track junkies.
in chrome molly with removable swing outs
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Excellent
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Originally Posted by LS3FORME
Door intrusion bars and cross bars on drivers side, that guy is pretty safe, like the front tie ins and the rears, excellant work, now how about a bolt in kit for us regular c6 track junkies.
Hmmm...might have to put that one on the project list...

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Originally Posted by BlackdogSpeedShop
Hmmm...might have to put that one on the project list...

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For a vert??
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Old Dec 6, 2008 | 10:29 AM
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GM sponsored? did the frame come from GM stripped?

Nice work, sick shop!
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Maybe there's something wrong with me... but I see that, and I think "mmmm... rock buggy!".

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another voice for the weekend warrior roll cage
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Originally Posted by LS3FORME
Door intrusion bars and cross bars on drivers side, that guy is pretty safe, like the front tie ins and the rears, excellant work, now how about a bolt in kit for us regular c6 track junkies.
Yeah, expecially for a Vert!
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