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Originally Posted by Flash68
I like your decision. You are someone who enjoys the big track - vs big parking lots - so the more bars the better IMO.  |
So true, cannot wait to see what this bitch will do on the track.
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Originally Posted by SSLance
I like it! That is going to work out very nicely for your needs. Nice execution...
What size tube is that, it looks big? I believe Charley used 1.75" 0.120 wall on mine but can't remember for sure. He said it was good for any sanctions up to actual wheel to wheel racing (no door bars). He was able to tilt mine forward to completely weld on top of the bars then tilt it back into place. Looks like you had to scoot forward instead because of the sheet metal the rear down bars go thru.
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Thanks man, and I agree it should work just fine.
Same as yours 1.75" .120 DOM tubing but this car is pretty small so the tubing looks big. There is a joke in here somewhere but too inappropriate for anything on a forum =)
Sometimes you get some great pointers. Tying the main hoop into the b pillars would stiffen up the chassis significantly. So I whipped these puppies up today.
Turned out pretty good considering it was a little bit of an after thought. Ties into the factory seatbelt mount on the b pillar.
Went and got some paint matched to the seats...its close, not perfect. 2 coats of etching primer and 2 coats of color going on. Regret the cage being so close to the headliner at this point it was a bitch to mask and I got some on the headliner. Hope that I can use some mineral spirits to get it off.
Turned into the worlds fattest contortionist the past few days, was the most fun when I was painting and painted myself a few times.
Hope to get the rear wheelwells buttoned up in the next few weeks so I can get the carpet in, then seats. Exhaust after that.
Appreciate the good feedback on the b pillar tie in.
Sean