After the recent success of doing Bobby’s cage, it was now time to start doing mine. I decided while it was still fresh in my mind I would start, Since I seem to forget how to use some of the tools and what dimensions work best if too much time passes between cages.
The criteria for my cage is going to be basic as we’ll. it is a must for me to have good head clearance with a helmet on, since on my last bolt in cage I would have to drift with my head cocked a little when I had a helmet on. Second would be keep it easy to get in and out of since I still drive my car on the street.
A few people were wondering what we use for building cages. Here is a list of what we use.
JD2 bender, 6.5 11/2 inch die no hydrolic attachment just a big pole
JD2 Notcher with 11/2 hole saw bit
Lincoln 220w mig welder
Basic grinder with cut off and flap wheels
Brake cleaner to clean where your going to weld
23/8 hole saw bit to cut holes in floor
Wire wheel to clean the tar off the floor to weld the base plates too
Window removing tools
Ratchet strap
And bend tech software
This time I figured I would try and document it a little more in detail and have Ever take more pictures cause he always takes the raddest shots
You will notice in some shots there is a ratchet strap, it is there to help hold the halo bar in place so I don’t need two people to hold it while I fit it.
