Based on my experience with a small Brit coupe racer I'd advise building a Halo style cage. The top hoop can be prefabbed and lifted into place while most of the vertical bars can be welded from below. I only learnt that from looking back at my cage and how it could be improved.....
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Thread: Upcoming roll cage job
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03-22-2013, 12:33 PM #11
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Miller Diversion 165
1966 Bridgeport Mill
Leblond 15x 35 Regal Servoshift lathe
Solberga SE 1425 Drill Press
Bigass Bandsaw
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small surface grinder
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04-03-2013, 07:26 AM #12
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Speaking of Camaro cages, friend of mine's brother in law runs a Camaro at the Texas Mile. He recently upgraded his cage and he's glad he did.
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After
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That is what happens when you flip at 240.
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04-04-2013, 09:45 PM #13
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What caused the flip?
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05-28-2013, 08:13 AM #14
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This car finally showed up last night complete with a whole laundry list of things to do besides the cage. I really don't need any more work at this point but it's here so I'll post some pics when I start.
MM250
Trailblazer 250g
22a feeder
Lincoln ac/dc 225
Victor O/A
MM200 black face
Whitney 30 ton hydraulic punch
Lown 1/8x 36" power roller
Arco roto-phase model M
Vectrax 7x12 band saw
Miller spectrum 875
30a spoolgun w/wc-24
Syncrowave 250
RCCS-14
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05-30-2013, 05:29 AM #15
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Started yesterday. Got the main hoop & rear down bars fitted. Formed & welded the floor plates for them both. Going to tack the bars, remove & weld them, reinstall. Then I will fit the halo bar after bending correctly since one bend is wrong & front down tubes.
0529031037.jpg0529031733.jpgMM250
Trailblazer 250g
22a feeder
Lincoln ac/dc 225
Victor O/A
MM200 black face
Whitney 30 ton hydraulic punch
Lown 1/8x 36" power roller
Arco roto-phase model M
Vectrax 7x12 band saw
Miller spectrum 875
30a spoolgun w/wc-24
Syncrowave 250
RCCS-14
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