Mr. Blain, Can you bend and send a cage Options

[T.O.Dillinder]

Alan,
I need a new cage also. But I am unable to get the car to California.
I have an Idea, granted, I do not know how many people you employ, but here is my speil.
Make roll cage kits for third and fourth gen cars for those of us who are not close.
As you are working on a cage, make a template (unless you all ready have some).
As of right now, I have the old Autopower bolt-in cage, and it needs a serious update.
Just a thought.
Do you think it is a good idea, or am I stretching here?
Thanks,
Todd

[nape]

I don't mean to undercut Alan, but aren't there circle track shops in Rockford? They should have all the equipment to build a cage for you if you want a custom one.

Or, you can just get your Autopower cage added on. I believe JB's car has an updated Autopower.

The other thing is, you still have HPDEs to go through, so your Autopower is plenty legal the way it is.

[T.O.Dillinder]

I don't mean to undercut Alan, but aren't there circle track shops in Rockford? They should have all the equipment to build a cage for you if you want a custom one.

Or, you can just get your Autopower cage added on. I believe JB's car has an updated Autopower.

The other thing is, you still have HPDEs to go through, so your Autopower is plenty legal the way it is.

True, true.
08 will probably be all HPDE to earn my Comp License.
So the motivation of the idea is to get Alan's thoughts to see if it would be feasable later this year.
I have all ready talked to Lefthander in Rockton, Race Car Help in Janesville, and Advanced Autosport here in Beloit.
For different reasons the stock car guys are not interested, or want five to ten customers more to do it. AA is neck deep in Miatas now.
What is funny is Leftander all ready makes a cage kit for Fox Bodied Mustangs.
This came about from the American Short Tracker Class that ran at Rockford Speedway. This class was for 4 cyl. powered cars, and 90 percent of the cars used were Mustangs. Kind of like how the Monte Carlo is primarily used for Hobby Stock type classes around here.


I should update with the goings on with my Camaro.
Just need to buy the caliper saddles, make the brackets, and the master cylinder for a 98 F-body and my front brake conversion will be done.
I just started to tear down the 79 305 to get ready for the prep for the new build.

[firehawkclone]

Alan has shipped a cage before!

[slowcamaro]

I don't really need a complete cage, but would really be interested in a tight fitting main hoop some a pillar bars....

[Blainefab]

Alan,
I need a new cage also. But I am unable to get the car to California.
I have an Idea, granted, I do not know how many people you employ, but here is my speil.
Make roll cage kits for third and fourth gen cars for those of us who are not close.
As you are working on a cage, make a template (unless you all ready have some).
As of right now, I have the old Autopower bolt-in cage, and it needs a serious update.
Just a thought.
Do you think it is a good idea, or am I stretching here?
Thanks,
Todd

Todd - Yes, I have bent up several 4th gen cage kits - some for some folks on this board. I use my bend templates, and then check fit on a 4th gen roller that I have at the shop. The kits are custom made to the customers application, typically include a main hoop, APillars, and sometimes the windshield bar and door bars. I can also include lengths of straight tubing and plate steel for pads. I bundle the stuff up and ship it Greyhound. It takes a pretty serious DIY to finish what I've started - all the tube ends need to be fitted, and welded properly, so my customers typically will have a fabricator assist with the the final build. The advantage with a Blaine Fab cage kit is the custom fit that I have achieved after years of specializing in race prepping Fbods. I also provide phone and email assistance with the customers final build.

Something else I've considered, but haven't advertised yet, is offering a completely welded custom 4pt rollbar that is ready to drop in a car and weld in place. I can make them fit with or without the rear sail panels, put the harness bar at the proper height for the seats, retain carpet, headliner, and functional OEM seatbelts and rear view mirror. Rear seat has to go, tho. I've done several in house, powder coated turn key, but with my shop mule I can fab them up and ship via truck freight.

[T.O.Dillinder]

Alan,
I need a new cage also. But I am unable to get the car to California.
I have an Idea, granted, I do not know how many people you employ, but here is my speil.
Make roll cage kits for third and fourth gen cars for those of us who are not close.
As you are working on a cage, make a template (unless you all ready have some).
As of right now, I have the old Autopower bolt-in cage, and it needs a serious update.
Just a thought.
Do you think it is a good idea, or am I stretching here?
Thanks,
Todd

Todd - Yes, I have bent up several 4th gen cage kits - some for some folks on this board. I use my bend templates, and then check fit on a 4th gen roller that I have at the shop. The kits are custom made to the customers application, typically include a main hoop, APillars, and sometimes the windshield bar and door bars. I can also include lengths of straight tubing and plate steel for pads. I bundle the stuff up and ship it Greyhound. It takes a pretty serious DIY to finish what I've started - all the tube ends need to be fitted, and welded properly, so my customers typically will have a fabricator assist with the the final build. The advantage with a Blaine Fab cage kit is the custom fit that I have achieved after years of specializing in race prepping Fbods. I also provide phone and email assistance with the customers final build.

Something else I've considered, but haven't advertised yet, is offering a completely welded custom 4pt rollbar that is ready to drop in a car and weld in place. I can make them fit with or without the rear sail panels, put the harness bar at the proper height for the seats, retain carpet, headliner, and functional OEM seatbelts and rear view mirror. Rear seat has to go, tho. I've done several in house, powder coated turn key, but with my shop mule I can fab them up and ship via truck freight.

Al,
I have a 3rd gen, a 1983 Z-28.
I am in the process of changing my web host so the best e-mail to use is dilnderfamily@sbcglobal.net, or use PM.
Thank you.

[trackbird]

Alan, you're PM box is full. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)

[Viper99ta]

"Something else I've considered, but haven't advertised yet, is offering a completely welded custom 4pt rollbar that is ready to drop in a car and weld in place. I can make them fit with or without the rear sail panels, put the harness bar at the proper height for the seats, retain carpet, headliner, and functional OEM seatbelts and rear view mirror. Rear seat has to go, tho. I've done several in house, powder coated turn key, but with my shop mule I can fab them up and ship via truck freight."

Sounds interesting.....

[slowcamaro]

definately need a 3rd gen template from the looks of things...

[Pony Exp.305]

I really need 10 points roll cage (execpt no rail at door sides) for my 01' Camaro. I am pretty tight on my money to be paid off on taxes first.
How much $ shipping to 37716 home residance. Can shipping to business ($$cheaper)?
PM me.