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bigbadchev72 05-08-2009 10:16 PM

cage or no cage
 
http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x...erpaint001.jpg

Here is my blazer and I am thinking of putting in a cage, We do light trails with the kids, so I would feel alot better knowing that we are protected. At the same time I dont do anything that would even remotely get us into a roll/tip situation. My main reason is so that I can throw a bikini top on it and get some shade for me and the kids while out driving and trail riding.

The wife hates the idea of a cage and says it will totally kill the value if I ever want to sell it, Pretty unlikely that i will. I was just wondering what your guys thoughts were on it and any ideas for the bikini top?

OARNGESI 05-09-2009 03:39 AM

Re: cage or no cage
 
A factory roll bar can always simply un bolt but it would probally look better without

vtblazer 05-09-2009 06:11 AM

Re: cage or no cage
 
Safety first, end of story.

Chevyman63 05-09-2009 08:25 AM

Re: cage or no cage
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by vtblazer (Post 3301151)
Safety first, end of story.

I agree.

swyfor5 05-09-2009 09:17 AM

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Nice K5! I think it would look even better with a cage. I agree with VT, and safety first. You never know when a rollover can happen. Could even be a sunday drive down the freeway.

Yukon Jack 05-09-2009 01:48 PM

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Such a beautiful K5. I don't think a cage will kill the value but I wouldn't go overkill with the cage. Have it designed properly by someone who knows what they are doing - it can be made right and still not hurt the appearance.

As far as a bikini top - here is a classified ad I have for custom made bikini tops - on the last page is a valid link for the order info.

lgdpt 05-11-2009 02:32 PM

Re: cage or no cage
 
I agree, they look better without....but I just built one because I have a little one riding in the back. Safety first.

JimmyFloyd 05-11-2009 02:47 PM

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I would do a roll bar. Still ups the safety aspect, while not as overwhelming ascetically as a full cage.


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