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Old Dec 2, 2005 | 02:17 PM
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Going to try to actually do some racing with my 93 next year, so i know I'm going to need a bar. Anyone got some pictures of their cars I can look at? I'm going to either start with an S and W kit or buy a bender and notcher. I will tack everything then have it all TIG'd by a pro. Just trying to get some ideas and suggestions. Those of you that have done this have probably learned something along the way
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Here are some pics when I intalled mine. It started as a S&W Chrome Molly kit. I had to rebend or cut all the tubes. Especially the door bars.








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I had Leo at Neverlift do mine, dropped it off and 4 days later it was ready to go. The older I get and when you look at what it takes to do the job, the more I'm having the PROS do.
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Originally Posted by mackeyred96
I had Leo at Neverlift do mine, dropped it off and 4 days later it was ready to go. The older I get and when you look at what it takes to do the job, the more I'm having the PROS do.
I don't even change spark plugs anymore John. Must be an age thing. Let the young guys do it, you know, the ones under 55.
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I don't even change spark plugs anymore John. Must be an age thing. Let the young guys do it, you know, the ones under 55.
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I had Leo at Neverlift do mine, dropped it off and 4 days later it was ready to go. The older I get and when you look at what it takes to do the job, the more I'm having the PROS do.
Well I'm 27 and can't see paying someone $80/hr to do something I can do myself
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Well I'm 27 and can't see paying someone $80/hr to do something I can do myself

Ya, when I was 27, all those years ago, I felt the same way.
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Originally Posted by vetteman9368
Well I'm 27 and can't see paying someone $80/hr to do something I can do myself
i'm 17 and get paid $7/hr to do it
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Originally Posted by wht_slvr_86
i'm 17 and get paid $7/hr to do it
to fabricate and install roll cages? Either you are way underpaid, or I wouldn't go down the track in a car you welded together
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