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Old 04-18-2008, 12:35 PM
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Made a roll cage

I made a cage last weekend. Its pretty much the same as the Autopower cage. I plan on coming forward with the cage more, but for now it works








 
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Old 04-18-2008, 12:44 PM
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Wow. Great Job!
 
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That looks really nice. You guys never cease to amaze me with what you make on your own. Did you do the welding on it yourself?
 
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Old 04-18-2008, 01:05 PM
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Just like on Muscle Car or Trucks....Awesome job!

I've been wanting to get a bender just for things like that. Build an exo-skeleton for my truck, roll cage for the mini

I made a frame for a table welded it together then polished it off. Would like to make a round table sometime too and the bender would be good for making the round hoop.

I'm not quite that good at welding though!
 
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Old 04-18-2008, 01:13 PM
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yep, i do all my own work, welding,

heres the cage we made for my dads old truck
and my old truck



and the one i made for a friend

I also did an interior cage for an old mustang
 
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Old 04-18-2008, 01:17 PM
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Awesome cage Even cooler trucks
 
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Great Job on the Cage!!! I still have my AutoPower sitting in the garage waiting to get some love...
 
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Old 04-18-2008, 01:24 PM
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What kind of welder?
 
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Nice trucks. Looks like you and you dad follow the same trends in cars. My dad and I both drive MINI's also. It's nice having them around for opinions and such.
Keep up the great work!
 
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good job on the cage!
 
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Old 04-18-2008, 02:43 PM
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good job on the cage!

NO TALKING....
 
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Old 04-18-2008, 02:45 PM
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You must be planning on doing some serious rolls.
 
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thanks everyone. yeah i sold the truck to get into minis. I do miss the truck sometimes, ill post more pics when i cage the front half of the mini.
 
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what type of bender is that/ where did you get it
 
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Awesome DIY.
 
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Old 04-19-2008, 07:45 AM
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WOW nice work. I wish i had your skills. Dam that High School guidance counselor that woudl not let me go to shop class.
 
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We use a MIG welder for all roll bars and cages.
and will only use DOM tube.

If you are going to make anything ... I have found that the right tools and materials ALWAYS help in a better finished product.

Gotta brag a bit here CRRIKEY (my son) ... can make just about anything he puts his mind to.

That welder I got him as a grad present is the best present I ever got ...
 
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Old 07-02-2008, 12:30 PM
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Awesome cage!
Where were you when I needed bumpers for my Bronco? Lifted, geared, detroits front and back.. Made my own 1/2 doors..
Finally sold it because of it's HUGE gas consumption. Would love to get into a Toyota in the future for a more long distance camping truck.

You going to make cages for any other Mini's? I would be interested in one!
 
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Old 07-02-2008, 12:42 PM
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rock crawlers are gangster! very nicely done.
 
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