'72 Series III 88"
Roll Cage page 1
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This is the foundation for the roll cage. With the exception of a bit of surface rust, the steel is currently uncoated. The tubing used is 2" OD .125" wall DOM. The feet are .25" cold roll steel. I would like to attach the seatbelts to the cage such that the belts run vertically. I Ran out of time with the rover however. As of right now, I have only the B pillar completed. |
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The feet are "D" in shape and have been welded in two passes. Clearance at the side of the tub is roughly .25" on each side. The holes will not be drilled until later, as the frame tie-ins will not be made until the tub is removed. |
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This image shows the location of the tubing relative to the roofline. The tubing has also been positoned right up against the rear bulkhead. Also visible are some Rocky Mountain door tops. They are so much better than my rusty, bent, and inoperable originals. A fellow by the name of Mark makes these center console's, another great value. If you would like to contact him, let me know. |
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Clearance at the roof sides is predominantly limited by the window tracks. The bar actually fits perfectly, with about .125" on each side. If you have van sides or fixed windows, clearance would be about an inch. A fellow in Wyoming actually bent this tubing on a mandrel bender and did a wonderful job. Let me know if you would like to conact him. I will have to figure out some kind of padding for the vertical section that is made for such purposes. 4-point seatbelts, full-height seats, and a roll cage; exactly what an aluminum bodied car needs. I can still fit the soft-top as well. |
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