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:wave:I just ordered a roll cage kit from a company near Richmond, Va. I thought some of you might be interested so here's the site.http://www.rollcagecomponents.com/ The freight for mine was $80.00 which isn't too bad since they deliver to my work. They have a lot to choose from and they can get it out pretty quick too.:cool:
Poppop
Good place to shop for a cage...most of their cages meet our requirements!
thanks for the tip pops
I use dan drobnick welding from deer lake pa, 570 449 7228, he comes to your garage, bends the pipe to conform to the track rule, he uses heavier wall tubing, .0120 i believe, he will add extra bars wherever you want. Usually takes about three hours. Total cost including the pipe is $ 395.00. There might be alittle extra charge for gas money depending where he needs to go. Not a bad deal for someone that is inexperienced with bending tubing and welding. Safety of the drivers is his #1 concern, he stands behind his work. He is the track welder for big diamond & sundance speedways. Good luck to all.
i bought and put together 3 of these cages, they fit together realy good and jimmy is a super nice guy.Quote:
Originally Posted by Poppop
Captain noted a good point here...
If you are inexperienced, Dan offers you something you cannot buy online...knowledge and experience! One, as the Captain stated, he will build you a cage conforming to the given rules....and Two, he will weld it in place for you.
I am not a welder...if I were to buy a cage online, I would be up that special creek without my paddle! Even if I were to purchase/rent/borrow welding supplies, I still do not have the experience needed to construct the cage correctly.
Poppop, you noted to me earlier in the 2009 season that there were some cages out there that had you scared! The worst thing to do is attempt to do it right....just do it right. If you plan on buying a cage kit, you should be fairly knowlegeable when it comes to welding...otherwise, Dan will be your best alternative, offering to come to you with the supplies and build it for you.
Safe is only good when it is safe....when you put a cage in a car that can possibly come loose, collapse or even impale you....you are far from safe.
:)No argument there Joe. I guess with my 40+ years of welding experience I take the skill for granted. :wave:
There's no scarey cages, we have saftey tech. Just kiddin.
I've seen some also that in the event of an accident the cage would probably
beat the driver senseless
What are we animals in cages now????:confused:
....rageing lunatics behind the wheel?:mad:
....strapped to a 3000lb projectile?:help:
....some may think so.:-|
.....I know I am!:lol::cool::p
u know i had to be caged :lol: and on a real note here the zoom zoom has a full cage now
Great Critter! Now, when are we welding the window bars onto the car? You know, just so the Zoom Zoom driver can't get out!!!
Wait a minute Joe! Behind bars is my department.:lol:
Gumby in a cage.........I like It.
You can't cage up Gumby...he'll just squish right through the bars!
Poppop.....is there something you are not telling us about those 10-15 years you didn't race?!?!?!? :-B
No secrets Joe, I just ran out of money but I did race off road a couple times a year. O yea, I was on a federal grand jury for a very long time, so I got to see a lot of orange jump suits.:lol:
On the jury or IN FRONT OF the jury?
:lol::lol::lol::lol::angel:
Thus your team colors!!!!
Critter in a cage :lol: you better put a Mt Dew feeder from the window!:wave:
Like the water bottles they use on hamster cages, only bigger.Quote:
Originally Posted by punchy
You could put it where the mirror used to be.
how much would one of those cost ?:lol::help: PLus you'd hve to make sure it never ran out!
u cant keep the critter in a cage lol and i want one of those waterbottles lol
Drobnick will also assemble your pre bent cage. I do not know what the price will be, but since he is not providing the material, my guess would be about 35.00-40.00/ hr. 570-449-7228
thanks captain might have to keep that in mind now that we at dx are workin on 3 or 4 cars ,always can use some extra welders
welders??Quote:
Originally Posted by critter
What are you building? TANKS?
This isn't a 'Mad Max' movie!!! LOL
u just never know whats goin to roll out of r shop lol and yes spelling was not a good spot for me in school lol
Seeing the photo of you in the other thread, I take it your not good at other things!!! LOLQuote:
Originally Posted by critter
S & W in Spring City, Pa. Used their 10 point cages (were $199.00) because NHRA requires thicker wall tubing.
We would get a few lengths of "tubing" at the local steel yard cheap and cut and measure for door bars. We would bend them at the local muffler shop on their bender which cost us a pizza.