Any 60-63 trucks with 8-12 point cages? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Super73 · 08-01-2011, 10:46 PM

So my truck is finally going in for the cage. It is getting a 10-point chrome alloy cage and a c-notch. I am very curious to see how others have done the A-pillar bars. Questions I have..

Did you retain the stock dash?
Was the windshield removed?

How about the back. Did you X the rear bars or did you do a halo instead? Guessing it would be easiest to do the X.

How is visability out the back window? Is it a small window or big window?

The chassis guy and I were talking about it a little today and we think that the wrap around windshield might cause a little headache getting the front bars in. I'm tempted to tell him to cut the dash out and put an alum dash and culum in. But not sure that is needed.

If you have pics, I would love to see them. Thanks in advance.

djracer · 08-03-2011, 07:06 AM

Don't cut the stock dash out. I would try to keep it in there at all cost. I still have the stock dash in my 67. You might want to look at my build thread and see how my cage is done. Some of the stock suspension classes you might want to run require the stock dash. My truck even still has a piece of the stock frame intact through the C Notch.

Marv D · 08-03-2011, 08:47 AM

Mine wouldn't help because the moron that built mine didn't think it would ever go fast enough to need a cage. Boy did I underestimate the faster faster faster affliction!!!
Make sure you get us plenty of picture because I know I'm not the olly one wanting to see what you do for outriggers off the rame. Also keep in mind Regans cage..... find that thread because it surprised me what is 'required' and not.

**PGSigns** · 08-03-2011, 10:32 AM

Found this link that talks about the requirements some. Good reading about cages.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ight=Roll+cage
Jimmy

nxtruck · 08-03-2011, 11:32 AM

Yeah, I second not cutting your dash out. I know the 60-63s present a little more of a challenge with the front down bars, but I would definitely keep the factory dash in place, IMO.

Super73 · 08-03-2011, 11:51 PM

So Joe and I talked quite a bit today (when the truck was in front of him). We both agreed that keeping the stock dash won't be a problem. Even cutting a hole in the dash really isn't needed in a 60-63 cab. It looks like we can run the downward A-pillar bar with out a hole in the dash.

The biggest issue appears to be the bracing in the bottom rear of the car where the outriggers need to go. Next would be the bars going through the firewall to the front of the frame.

I will provide lots of pics.. If any of you have seen pics of my Camaro, you know Joe does awesome work. He also knows one of the local NHRA tech guys pretty well so I am sure he will be on top of everything. Keep your eyes open.. I really should build a build thread like others.

softballnrd27 · 08-04-2011, 12:41 PM

Yes, I would love to see a build thread on your truck.

fryco · 08-07-2011, 11:20 PM

Heres what I did, I never had it teched. The tube lands right behind the stock cab outrigger, I just boxed in the stock outrigger, and welded it to the frame (originally only had rivets i think). Not really the best placement, if i had a left foot (i don't) it would be stuck on it constantly. i know this from watching my friends get in and out of it. in hindsight i'd bore a hole in the dash. then your dash bar wouldn't be a knee-caper (notice there isn't one in mine)

I built mine as a street machine. If i ever take it to the strip, it will be a Friday night open practice kinda deal.

I can add a few bars and make it legal. but i didn't want to put holes in the cab (above the boxsides). Also, I wanted to make it somewhat easy to get in and out of being i'm 6'4" 250lbs and a amputee.

Back window sucks, but maybe that's because i have to hold my transbrake button to back up (on the shifter)

don't know if I was any help, but i posted anyways

Super73 · 08-08-2011, 09:05 PM

Any chance you have the time/energy to give me more pics? Would love to see as much of the connecting points, main hoop, door bars, anything you can give me. Thanks in advance.

1Bad62Pro/Street · 08-10-2011, 08:20 PM

Posted a few on the other side:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4838752

powerbench · 08-12-2011, 12:34 AM

Hey super , i just saw you had a post so I'll stick the pic's up here. If i find anymore i'll get em for ya. Name: engine small.jpg
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I don't know if it's any help for coming through the fire wall ...he has a clip front frame, and the dash has been changed .

1Bad62Pro/Street · 08-12-2011, 08:54 AM

I wanna see more of that beast too....
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08-01-2011, 10:46 PM	#1
Super73 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bay Area, Ca Posts: 2,841	Any 60-63 trucks with 8-12 point cages? So my truck is finally going in for the cage. It is getting a 10-point chrome alloy cage and a c-notch. I am very curious to see how others have done the A-pillar bars. Questions I have.. Did you retain the stock dash? Was the windshield removed? How about the back. Did you X the rear bars or did you do a halo instead? Guessing it would be easiest to do the X. How is visability out the back window? Is it a small window or big window? The chassis guy and I were talking about it a little today and we think that the wrap around windshield might cause a little headache getting the front bars in. I'm tempted to tell him to cut the dash out and put an alum dash and culum in. But not sure that is needed. If you have pics, I would love to see them. Thanks in advance. __________________ ------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

08-03-2011, 07:06 AM	#2
djracer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Wetumpka, Al, U.S. Posts: 8,892	Re: Any 60-63 trucks with 8-12 point cages? Don't cut the stock dash out. I would try to keep it in there at all cost. I still have the stock dash in my 67. You might want to look at my build thread and see how my cage is done. Some of the stock suspension classes you might want to run require the stock dash. My truck even still has a piece of the stock frame intact through the C Notch. __________________ 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!

08-03-2011, 08:47 AM	#3
Marv D Registered Truck Offender Join Date: May 2008 Location: hells training ground (aka Ariz) Posts: 3,118	Re: Any 60-63 trucks with 8-12 point cages? Mine wouldn't help because the moron that built mine didn't think it would ever go fast enough to need a cage. Boy did I underestimate the faster faster faster affliction!!! Make sure you get us plenty of picture because I know I'm not the olly one wanting to see what you do for outriggers off the rame. Also keep in mind Regans cage..... find that thread because it surprised me what is 'required' and not. __________________ Still playin with trucks, even at my age! When you're dead, it's only a problem for the people around you, because you don't know you're dead. .....It's kinda the same when your STUPID. I just did my taxes and reviewed my SS statement. Thanks to the current administration it looks like I will only have to work till noon on the day of my funeral.

08-03-2011, 10:32 AM	#4
PGSigns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hayes Va Posts: 4,569	Re: Any 60-63 trucks with 8-12 point cages? Found this link that talks about the requirements some. Good reading about cages. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ight=Roll+cage Jimmy __________________ 60 to 66 Chevy and GMC window decals http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=661131 Good friends, good food and a hotrod what else do you need? 1966 BBW long fleet Daily driver 1965 BBW short fleet Sold and going to a good home 1965 Suburban 2003 3500 Duramax 2005 Ultra Classic

08-03-2011, 11:32 AM	#5
nxtruck Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Jackson, Mo. Posts: 607	Re: Any 60-63 trucks with 8-12 point cages? Yeah, I second not cutting your dash out. I know the 60-63s present a little more of a challenge with the front down bars, but I would definitely keep the factory dash in place, IMO. __________________ Chris 1966 Chevy C10 LWB, 434 sbc, TH350, 12-bolt, factory suspension, pump gas 7.02 @ 95.8, 1.45 60' 1965 Chevy C10 LWB, 355 sbc, TH350, daily driver

08-03-2011, 11:51 PM	#6
Super73 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bay Area, Ca Posts: 2,841	Re: Any 60-63 trucks with 8-12 point cages? So Joe and I talked quite a bit today (when the truck was in front of him). We both agreed that keeping the stock dash won't be a problem. Even cutting a hole in the dash really isn't needed in a 60-63 cab. It looks like we can run the downward A-pillar bar with out a hole in the dash. The biggest issue appears to be the bracing in the bottom rear of the car where the outriggers need to go. Next would be the bars going through the firewall to the front of the frame. I will provide lots of pics.. If any of you have seen pics of my Camaro, you know Joe does awesome work. He also knows one of the local NHRA tech guys pretty well so I am sure he will be on top of everything. Keep your eyes open.. I really should build a build thread like others. __________________ ------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

08-04-2011, 12:41 PM	#7
softballnrd27 Always a work in progress Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Harker Heights, TX Posts: 1,599	Re: Any 60-63 trucks with 8-12 point cages? Yes, I would love to see a build thread on your truck. __________________ 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

08-07-2011, 11:20 PM	#8
fryco Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: somewhere,wi Posts: 170	Re: Any 60-63 trucks with 8-12 point cages? Heres what I did, I never had it teched. The tube lands right behind the stock cab outrigger, I just boxed in the stock outrigger, and welded it to the frame (originally only had rivets i think). Not really the best placement, if i had a left foot (i don't) it would be stuck on it constantly. i know this from watching my friends get in and out of it. in hindsight i'd bore a hole in the dash. then your dash bar wouldn't be a knee-caper (notice there isn't one in mine) I built mine as a street machine. If i ever take it to the strip, it will be a Friday night open practice kinda deal. I can add a few bars and make it legal. but i didn't want to put holes in the cab (above the boxsides). Also, I wanted to make it somewhat easy to get in and out of being i'm 6'4" 250lbs and a amputee. Back window sucks, but maybe that's because i have to hold my transbrake button to back up (on the shifter) don't know if I was any help, but i posted anyways Attached Images

08-08-2011, 09:05 PM	#9
Super73 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bay Area, Ca Posts: 2,841	Re: Any 60-63 trucks with 8-12 point cages? Any chance you have the time/energy to give me more pics? Would love to see as much of the connecting points, main hoop, door bars, anything you can give me. Thanks in advance. __________________ ------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

08-10-2011, 08:20 PM	#10
1Bad62Pro/Street "Where were you in '62?" Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Cleveland County, North Cackalacky Posts: 5,013	Re: Any 60-63 trucks with 8-12 point cages? Posted a few on the other side: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4838752 __________________ PROJECT: "FULL METAL YELLOW JACKET" 1962 Chevy C-10 Stepside Shortbed Nostalgia Pro/Street Pickup Truck PROJECT: "FULL METAL YELLOW JACKET Build Thread What Are You Workin' On? - 1Bad62ChevyPickup PROJECT: "TYRANNORAMBLER REX" 1969 AMC Rambler American Nostalgia Pro/Street Youtube Channel: Father Son Projects Youtube Channel: 2TIMOTHY2FITHTEEN "North and South Carolina Folks Click Here!" (((( ~ I have Parts For Sale & Miscellaneous Stuff ~ )))) "Well being as there's no other place around the place, I reckon this must be the place, I reckon...Nyuk Nyuk Nyuk" -Curly Howard Ph.D.

08-12-2011, 12:34 AM	#11
powerbench Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Surrey B.C Posts: 432	Re: Any 60-63 trucks with 8-12 point cages? Hey super , i just saw you had a post so I'll stick the pic's up here. If i find anymore i'll get em for ya. I don't know if it's any help for coming through the fire wall ...he has a clip front frame, and the dash has been changed .

08-12-2011, 08:54 AM	#12
1Bad62Pro/Street "Where were you in '62?" Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Cleveland County, North Cackalacky Posts: 5,013	Re: Any 60-63 trucks with 8-12 point cages? I wanna see more of that beast too.... Posted via Mobile Device __________________ PROJECT: "FULL METAL YELLOW JACKET" 1962 Chevy C-10 Stepside Shortbed Nostalgia Pro/Street Pickup Truck PROJECT: "FULL METAL YELLOW JACKET Build Thread What Are You Workin' On? - 1Bad62ChevyPickup PROJECT: "TYRANNORAMBLER REX" 1969 AMC Rambler American Nostalgia Pro/Street Youtube Channel: Father Son Projects Youtube Channel: 2TIMOTHY2FITHTEEN "North and South Carolina Folks Click Here!" (((( ~ I have Parts For Sale & Miscellaneous Stuff ~ )))) "Well being as there's no other place around the place, I reckon this must be the place, I reckon...Nyuk Nyuk Nyuk" -Curly Howard Ph.D.

08-12-2011, 01:39 PM	#13
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