roll bar/cage - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

cstm68 · 08-21-2007, 01:03 AM

has anyone here done anything like this in there trucks

http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku
i want to do one but with out the supports on the back

GREASEMONKEY72 · 08-21-2007, 04:20 AM

theres truck on here with cages and such, im sure theyll chime in soon

mbgmike · 08-21-2007, 08:02 AM

Theres a member here in houston has one. I think he's "nitrofn" He doesn't post much. I will call and see if he can post somes pic's.

71Dragtruck · 08-21-2007, 11:42 AM

So I take it that you are just doing this for looks, or for some safety, drag racing? How you do it and what you make it out of are all dependent on that answer. As far as if it's been done yes there are a few drag trucks on here with cages and roll bars. Mine is simular to the one you show, but to pass NHRA specs. has the back bars on it. It was custom built by a chassis builder and is tied into the frame, not sure what you would like to know in particular so ask away.

nitrofn · 08-21-2007, 01:35 PM

This is what i have done to this 69 I call it the truck from hell.

cstm68 · 08-24-2007, 01:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nitrofn

This is what i have done to this 69 I call it the truck from hell.

basicaly i am looking for somthing like this but just the back part and instead of the bars going forward over the doors. i just want a bar to come forward from the side next to the seat too the floor about half way into the door opening.

im just needing somthing to bolt a set of racing harnesses to and for the cool race look!

nitrofn · 08-21-2007, 01:44 PM

Here is a few more pics maybe sombody can tell me i have lost my mind doing this.

71Dragtruck · 08-21-2007, 02:04 PM

Looks like completely sain and necessary modifications to me!!

Truckstr · 08-21-2007, 03:17 PM

71Dragtruck: What are your forward down bars tied into? The inner back bars appear to be tied into the frame, while the outers are to plates and then to the cab floor sheetmetal. No?

Truckstr · 08-21-2007, 03:26 PM

nitrofn: I like your truck! Looks like you have a LOT of work in it. Cool!

I've been considering a roll bar set-up. Probably a 6 point (along the lines of 71Dragtruck, add the inners). The bar across the knees bothers me, but I can fully see where it could become a necessity (just to be within the rules) when the speeds climb.

Honestly, I'd like to take my truck out to the Silver State Challenge or just to the ECTA meet (can't think of where it's held. Starts with an "M'

). I want to do a little drag racing, some SCCA auto cross and the top end stuff - all in a truck!

But, I have to be within the rules. And safety is a paramount consideration anyway.

71Dragtruck · 08-21-2007, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Truckstr

71Dragtruck: What are your forward down bars tied into? The inner back bars appear to be tied into the frame, while the outers are to plates and then to the cab floor sheetmetal. No?

The forward bars also attach to the floor with plates, as well as the outer back bars. The inner back bars do go to the frame as well as the top back bars out the rear window. The design was approved by the head NHRA inspector up here, the rule states the roll bar must be tied into the frame on full frame non unibody vehicles, just doesn't say at all 6 points. Some guys will take them through the floor and to the frame as well.

Truckstr · 08-21-2007, 04:40 PM

Good info. Thanks!

mbgmike · 08-21-2007, 07:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nitrofn

Here is a few more pics maybe sombody can tell me i have lost my mind doing this.

breathing those fumes working on funny cars expanded your mind and it never came back.

PanelDeland · 08-21-2007, 07:33 PM

Truckstr,Maxton NC is probably the place you are looking at.I want to go see what they are doing there myself.I think it's a mile track from an old airstrip.Some of them are running 160's +.

Truckstr · 08-22-2007, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by PanelDeland

Truckstr,Maxton NC is probably the place you are looking at.I want to go see what they are doing there myself.I think it's a mile track from an old airstrip.Some of them are running 160's +.

Maxton! That's it. Couldn't think of it. http://www.ecta-lsr.com/

It's pretty cool, if you ask me.

djracer · 08-21-2007, 11:06 PM

I have several pics of my funny car cage in my build thread but I don't have them to repost! Its in my sig.

My cage was build by Dan Parker a well known 10.5 chassis builder from Ga.

S&W race cars has a cage kit kit for out trucks!

bigjimzlll · 08-22-2007, 12:37 AM

**Captainfab** · 08-22-2007, 01:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cstm68

has anyone here done anything like this in there trucks

http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku
i want to do one but with out the supports on the back

I'm not sure where Shoreline WA is but I'd guess you're on the coast in which case I'd suggest checking with Art Morrison in Tacoma. They probably have info in their data base for a cage that'll fit your truck real nice....they're good people to deal with too. If you were closer I could bend one up for you too

BTW you're doing an excellent job on your '68

djracer · 08-25-2007, 12:46 PM

Go to http://www.swracecars.com/shopdispla...%26+Roll+Cages these guys run sales every winter cheap!

08-21-2007, 01:03 AM	#1
cstm68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: shoreline, wa Posts: 1,565	roll bar/cage has anyone here done anything like this in there trucks http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku i want to do one but with out the supports on the back __________________ 68 swb fleet bagged on 20's 327 with 4 speed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223308 2014 Chevy 2500hd duramax CCLB

08-21-2007, 04:20 AM	#2
GREASEMONKEY72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,893	Re: roll bar/cage theres truck on here with cages and such, im sure theyll chime in soon __________________ -steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME

08-21-2007, 08:02 AM	#3
mbgmike Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pasadena,Tx /Pto Pta DR Posts: 5,415	Re: roll bar/cage Theres a member here in houston has one. I think he's "nitrofn" He doesn't post much. I will call and see if he can post somes pic's.

08-21-2007, 11:42 AM	#4
71Dragtruck Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 1,368	Re: roll bar/cage So I take it that you are just doing this for looks, or for some safety, drag racing? How you do it and what you make it out of are all dependent on that answer. As far as if it's been done yes there are a few drag trucks on here with cages and roll bars. Mine is simular to the one you show, but to pass NHRA specs. has the back bars on it. It was custom built by a chassis builder and is tied into the frame, not sure what you would like to know in particular so ask away. Attached Images __________________ Speed is just a matter of money, question is how fast can you afford to go? 8.95@148.97mph all motor haven't tried bottle yet Sponsored by: Getz Oilfield Consulting Hard Candy Customs Last edited by 71Dragtruck; 08-21-2007 at 11:55 AM.

08-21-2007, 01:35 PM	#5
nitrofn Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Santa Fe Posts: 42	Re: roll bar/cage This is what i have done to this 69 I call it the truck from hell. Attached Images

08-21-2007, 01:44 PM	#7
nitrofn Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Santa Fe Posts: 42	Re: roll bar/cage Here is a few more pics maybe sombody can tell me i have lost my mind doing this. Attached Images

08-21-2007, 02:04 PM	#8
71Dragtruck Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 1,368	Re: roll bar/cage Looks like completely sain and necessary modifications to me!! __________________ Speed is just a matter of money, question is how fast can you afford to go? 8.95@148.97mph all motor haven't tried bottle yet Sponsored by: Getz Oilfield Consulting Hard Candy Customs

08-21-2007, 03:17 PM	#9
Truckstr Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Lebanon, Tennessee Posts: 1,372	Re: roll bar/cage 71Dragtruck: What are your forward down bars tied into? The inner back bars appear to be tied into the frame, while the outers are to plates and then to the cab floor sheetmetal. No? __________________ Jeff '67 short Fleet; my ongoing project. '66 long Fleet; my original "baby." Live life or bust trying.

08-21-2007, 03:26 PM	#10
Truckstr Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Lebanon, Tennessee Posts: 1,372	Re: roll bar/cage nitrofn: I like your truck! Looks like you have a LOT of work in it. Cool! I've been considering a roll bar set-up. Probably a 6 point (along the lines of 71Dragtruck, add the inners). The bar across the knees bothers me, but I can fully see where it could become a necessity (just to be within the rules) when the speeds climb. Honestly, I'd like to take my truck out to the Silver State Challenge or just to the ECTA meet (can't think of where it's held. Starts with an "M' ). I want to do a little drag racing, some SCCA auto cross and the top end stuff - all in a truck! But, I have to be within the rules. And safety is a paramount consideration anyway. __________________ Jeff '67 short Fleet; my ongoing project. '66 long Fleet; my original "baby." Live life or bust trying.

08-21-2007, 04:40 PM	#12
Truckstr Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Lebanon, Tennessee Posts: 1,372	Re: roll bar/cage Good info. Thanks! __________________ Jeff '67 short Fleet; my ongoing project. '66 long Fleet; my original "baby." Live life or bust trying.

08-21-2007, 07:33 PM	#14
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Re: roll bar/cage Truckstr,Maxton NC is probably the place you are looking at.I want to go see what they are doing there myself.I think it's a mile track from an old airstrip.Some of them are running 160's +. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

08-21-2007, 11:06 PM	#16
djracer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Wetumpka, Al, U.S. Posts: 8,892	Re: roll bar/cage I have several pics of my funny car cage in my build thread but I don't have them to repost! Its in my sig. My cage was build by Dan Parker a well known 10.5 chassis builder from Ga. S&W race cars has a cage kit kit for out trucks! __________________ Kevin Special Thanks to All who have helped on the TRUCK! My Pass Time Show http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p...Chapter1-0.mp4 So Far my best Times are: Motor only: 6.44 1/8 @ 104.13 10.39 1/4 @ 125.83 Nitrous Times: 5.785 1/8 @ 118.65 with a 1.336 60ft 9.168 1/4 @ 142.58 with a 250 shot dead out of the hole!

08-22-2007, 12:37 AM	#17
bigjimzlll Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Redding,CA...USA Posts: 4,736	Re: roll bar/cage __________________ It's called "drag racing" if they called it "tic..tic..WHAM!..BANG! F*&K!!!", they'd have to keep the magazines under the counter with the other men's publications click the clicky to join the site.... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php 67 lwb..first hotrod in 25 years..540 best ET is 9.45 @ 141.44 Anderson,CA

08-25-2007, 12:46 PM	#19
djracer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Wetumpka, Al, U.S. Posts: 8,892	Re: roll bar/cage Go to http://www.swracecars.com/shopdispla...%26+Roll+Cages these guys run sales every winter cheap! __________________ Kevin Special Thanks to All who have helped on the TRUCK! My Pass Time Show http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p...Chapter1-0.mp4 So Far my best Times are: Motor only: 6.44 1/8 @ 104.13 10.39 1/4 @ 125.83 Nitrous Times: 5.785 1/8 @ 118.65 with a 1.336 60ft 9.168 1/4 @ 142.58 with a 250 shot dead out of the hole!

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