got that drag steering column, 14 point cage conversion and motor plate - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

dbmx66 · 10-30-2010, 12:46 AM

column is in, cage is still in the process, and motor plate is being taken to my shop to get machinined. also got all my wiring s*** and a full set of fresh auto meter ultra light 2s. pictures sooon. just thought id keep you guys updated.

just got finish welding and motor this stuff, and the rest of the wiring and itll be done, after almost 3 years. so excited, just cant rush it.

Super73 · 10-30-2010, 03:47 AM

What colum did you go with? Did you make one?

dbmx66 · 10-30-2010, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Super73

What colum did you go with? Did you make one?

i just got this whole setup, u-joints, column, quick release steering wheel thing and a steering wheel and mounts, i thought it was good deal

its like one of those ones you see in tube chassis cars, it looks like a little tube haha

http://www.swracecars.com/store/Door...-372COMBO.aspx

djracer · 10-31-2010, 09:06 AM

This thread needs pics!

dbmx66 · 10-31-2010, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by djracer

This thread needs pics!

im workin on it hahaha the motor plate still in my shop, hopefully ill finish machining it monday or tuesday. maybe ill go down today and snap a few pictures

bravo · 11-22-2010, 11:10 AM

pics????????

dbmx66 · 11-23-2010, 01:30 AM

here are some, theres alot more done sinces these, even tho these are # weeks old. haha

softballnrd27 · 11-23-2010, 11:48 AM

Where did you get the cage and what are you going to do in the dash area? Are going to re-install the factory metal piece or go with something different?

dbmx66 · 11-23-2010, 04:23 PM

i got the cage at s&W

and im not putting a dash in,

i making a billet gauge panel out of 7075 aluminum.

with billet brackets that clamp onto the dash bar and where the plate gets bolted to which spaces the plate out 3.25 inched from the bar.

i finished the plate, im working on the brackets now, i have the program written on the one cnc mill.

i sanded the plate at 40, 80, 120, 220, 400, 800, 1200, 2200, 4000 grit, then polished, its a straight mirror.

the only pics i have are are my phone and i dont know how to send them to my computer.

softballnrd27 · 11-24-2010, 07:46 AM

Can the roll cage be installed with the metal dash still in the vehicle? I guess if I cut it out I could just install an older style dash.

bravo · 11-24-2010, 11:27 AM

real nice!!

dbmx66 · 11-24-2010, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by bravo

real nice!!

thank you sir

dbmx66 · 11-24-2010, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by softballnrd27

Can the roll cage be installed with the metal dash still in the vehicle? I guess if I cut it out I could just install an older style dash.

you could prolly get away with cutting a hole in the metal part and slotting the plastic part.

kpeztruck · 11-24-2010, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by softballnrd27

Can the roll cage be installed with the metal dash still in the vehicle? I guess if I cut it out I could just install an older style dash.

The chassis shop that I use, cut a hole in the metal portion of the dash, then I notched the dash pad. It turned out really clean, and gives you more room to get in and out of the cab. Mine also has a funnycar cage, so space in the door opening became a premium. Paul Baxter

**Dieselwrencher** · 11-24-2010, 08:03 PM

Very nice! I used the same type of column in my corvette. It is a really nice piece for the money.

dbmx66 · 11-24-2010, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Very nice! I used the same type of column in my corvette. It is a really nice piece for the money.

it def is. its was super easy to install as well

10-30-2010, 12:46 AM	#1
dbmx66 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: PA Posts: 883	got that drag steering column, 14 point cage conversion and motor plate column is in, cage is still in the process, and motor plate is being taken to my shop to get machinined. also got all my wiring s*** and a full set of fresh auto meter ultra light 2s. pictures sooon. just thought id keep you guys updated. just got finish welding and motor this stuff, and the rest of the wiring and itll be done, after almost 3 years. so excited, just cant rush it. Last edited by dbmx66; 10-30-2010 at 12:46 AM.

10-30-2010, 03:47 AM	#2
Super73 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bay Area, Ca Posts: 2,841	Re: got that drag steering column, 14 point cage conversion and motor plate What colum did you go with? Did you make one? __________________ ------Motor---------------Bottle 60'---1.53---------------1.41 1/8---6.58 @ 105.92----5.87 @ 118.41 1/4---10.38 @ 126.97----9.24 @ 142.49

10-31-2010, 09:06 AM	#4
djracer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Wetumpka, Al, U.S. Posts: 8,891	Re: got that drag steering column, 14 point cage conversion and motor plate This thread needs pics! __________________ 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!

11-22-2010, 11:10 AM	#6
bravo Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: odessa,texas Posts: 26	Re: got that drag steering column, 14 point cage conversion and motor plate pics????????

11-23-2010, 01:30 AM	#7
dbmx66 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: PA Posts: 883	Re: got that drag steering column, 14 point cage conversion and motor plate here are some, theres alot more done sinces these, even tho these are # weeks old. haha Attached Images

11-23-2010, 11:48 AM	#8
softballnrd27 Always a work in progress Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Harker Heights, TX Posts: 1,599	Re: got that drag steering column, 14 point cage conversion and motor plate Where did you get the cage and what are you going to do in the dash area? Are going to re-install the factory metal piece or go with something different? __________________ USMC Retired Never trust a man who can't laugh at his own fart! 2010 Silverado Crew Cab 73 SWB 5.3/4l80e Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=695168

11-23-2010, 04:23 PM	#9
dbmx66 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: PA Posts: 883	Re: got that drag steering column, 14 point cage conversion and motor plate i got the cage at s&W and im not putting a dash in, i making a billet gauge panel out of 7075 aluminum. with billet brackets that clamp onto the dash bar and where the plate gets bolted to which spaces the plate out 3.25 inched from the bar. i finished the plate, im working on the brackets now, i have the program written on the one cnc mill. i sanded the plate at 40, 80, 120, 220, 400, 800, 1200, 2200, 4000 grit, then polished, its a straight mirror. the only pics i have are are my phone and i dont know how to send them to my computer.

11-24-2010, 07:46 AM	#10
softballnrd27 Always a work in progress Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Harker Heights, TX Posts: 1,599	Re: got that drag steering column, 14 point cage conversion and motor plate Can the roll cage be installed with the metal dash still in the vehicle? I guess if I cut it out I could just install an older style dash. __________________ USMC Retired Never trust a man who can't laugh at his own fart! 2010 Silverado Crew Cab 73 SWB 5.3/4l80e Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=695168

11-24-2010, 11:27 AM	#11
bravo Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: odessa,texas Posts: 26	Re: got that drag steering column, 14 point cage conversion and motor plate real nice!!

11-24-2010, 08:03 PM	#15
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: got that drag steering column, 14 point cage conversion and motor plate Very nice! I used the same type of column in my corvette. It is a really nice piece for the money. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*



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