A little progress on my Chevelle
 

Mods/Admin - I had started a thread months back but for some reason the update post were going above original post:willy: I thought I would start fresh and keep this one updated:

The roll cage is almost complete. I stopped by the shop and snapped a few pictures Today. I debated about material, size, roll bar or roll cage. I know this is a sticky topic of what is right or wrong etc. I tried to look at rules for something that over laps different types of events...wow there is no universal way. Rules, at least in my looking are confusing at best. So I elected to go with 1-3/4" DOM with 120 wall thickness. I also chose to weld to the frame. My frame is not boxed so we boxed/plated about a 7" section on the frame at each contact point. After talking with a few people about the floor pan I chose to leave a 5/16" gap and will later fill with seam sealer with hopes this may allow the body to flex a little.
I am using Delrin body bushings that I got from a board member here a while back.
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I was in a hurry Today and did not realize how bad of pictures I took but these will give idea what it looks like..
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In order to get the bar tuck as tight as possible he cut parts of the inner structure to push the bar inward.
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On the front bars going to engine we are using tube clamps that will allow them to be removed. We are waiting for UPS to deliver the M/C Today so we can no where to bend as it is real close.
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Just a few things left like picking seats and then will have to tie those to the cage. Here are a few more pics:
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We also went through the dash
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Nice cage looks like a fun project, when do you plan on having it done?

Thanks. As far as being done I would hope by next year (summer) but it is amazing how much time flys on top how a budget flys out the window:lol:.
I am going to cut corners and paint it Hot Rod Flatz hugger orange for now. I figure I can thrash it for a while and then maybe down the road have it painted.

looks like it gonna be a ball................. :yes:

Jody

Lookin good! I check out your website on a regular basis too, great pics there as well! Inspiration for me on my 68" Malibu that I'm planning on starting this fall. :thumbsup:

Thanks Guy's :cheers:

Car is coming along nicely. Btw, does your cage weld to the frame or just to the floorpan? I read that for drag racing it needs to be welded to the frame on full frame cars. That is one reason I'm leaning away from doing a bar/cage.

Thanks. Yes it is welded to frame with about 7" of plate at each point where the frame is C sectioned. I have seen where some guy's have plated top and bottom of floor pan which I considered but since we welded it will have to be painted together. This car is going to be a beater anyway so will just mask the frame. How is your car? Is it back from paint and black?

Nice build. :thumbsup: