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riles 02-18-2014 02:00 PM

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One more pic of frame rails.
I'll post pictures of the beautiful roll cage AVS Fabrications did, later tonite.

riles 02-18-2014 06:13 PM

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Gregweld,
I am hoping to build a car I can use on the street, a corner carver at open track and Auto-X events, and the occasional strip. It originally started as a car that I just wanted to improve the handling from original, but snowballed.


Here's the 8pt roll bar (1.75" chromoly) . I didn't want too much interference getting in/out of the car, but still not lose side impact protection and pass inspection at the track, if needed. I am extremely happy with the fit and detail, I believe Al at AVS did a fantastic job!
Second from last photo shows where the "NHRA" required(?)down bar ties into the frame rail connector.

GregWeld 02-18-2014 06:44 PM

Turned out great Riles!!


I like the side impact --- which should let you enter and exit without a huge hassle.

The side bar in my Mustang is just enough interference that I have to slide over it... But I feel safe so that's what counts.

Your chassis is going to be really nice and stiff! Awesome!

coolwelder62 02-18-2014 06:45 PM

Very Nice.

GregWeld 02-18-2014 06:48 PM

Here you can see how much higher my bar is than yours. It's just enough that you have to kind of slide over and drop into the seat.





http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/a...r/IMG_1515.jpg

riles 02-18-2014 06:58 PM

If my car was not going to be a street car, it probably would be just like yours.

:thankyou: for the positive remarks.

riles 03-04-2014 07:42 AM

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Installed the Street or Track 3 link, which needed a lot of modifications due to the DSE wheel tubs and lowering the car about 3". Had to cut the floor above the 3rd member in order to clear the center link. Also had to cut and box the frame to clear the trailing arms that were mounted inboard.

riles 03-04-2014 07:45 AM

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Few more with the fabbed 'tunnel box'.

CNDbowtie 03-04-2014 11:47 AM

is it possible you have a pic with the wheels on? I am curious on what a 3inch drop looks like compared to mine. I want to use this 3 link but not crazy about cutting up the back trunk to get it to sit right. Right now my 67 sits with the back tires just slightly tucked under the fender well.

riles 03-04-2014 12:00 PM

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Don't know if this will help, this pic is about where the tire will sit (maybe .5" higher). It's obviously not the wheels I am using, but were used to get an idea where they will sit, during the mock up stage. I don't have my wheels or tires yet. The kit works with the original ride height, if you lower it, you will more than likely have to cut. SoT actually makes their own version of that box above the 3rd member.


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