roll cage

[jonnyslick]

where can i get a roll cage for my '78 F150? or will this have to be something custom made? i was really looking for something i could just bolt/weld in ... like from autopower or something.

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[J.JOHNSON]

Custom made only.

[jonnyslick]

anyone know anything about this company:

says they have 1949-2000 roll cage kits for ford trucks.

http://web.inetba.com/autoweld/rbc.ivnu

[151fab]

The only way to correctly build a roll cage is to have the vehicle at the shop that’s building it. Now if the company that you speak of has an example of each of the vehicles they have a cage for, available to them for mock-up than your in business. However, looking at the list of over a hundred vehicles they have cages for, I have my doubts. If they had that many cars and trucks of that vintage they sure as hell wouldn't be manufacturing cheap cages. I'd call them up and ask them how they have fit these cages to all those vehicles, just for fun. If your looking for generic, bolt-in, bang your knees roll cages than Summit and Jegs sell Competition Engineering brand and I think Smitty Built has some built out of muffler tubing or something as well. If you want something that will support the weigh of your vehicle as you tumble across the desert I'd suggest calling up a reputable fab shop. Remember: Bling kills...

Seriously, it depends on the use you have intended for the truck. Get a quote from a fab shop for a custom cage that way you know what quality work costs, then compare everything else to that. You'll get what you pay for and if you ever plan on racing; those cages from that website are made of the wrong material. You need 2"x.120 for score and 1.75"x.120 elsewhere. Make sure it's 4130 or DOM not ERW, no matter what you use it for!

[Triaged]

These guys make pre-bent cages for lots of stuff. They are NHRA type stuff but you might be able to talk them into different wall thickness or OD. I have never used one. It might not be a bad start for a weekend play toy if you don't have a bender and like to do all your own work.

http://www.swracecars.com
Part number:
11-3560-DOM

10 Point Roll Cage
78 & later F150 and Full Size Bronco, 1-3/4" x .120" wall DOM tubing
Price : US$499.95

[mrmatt]

On the topic of roll cages, I am a little unclear as to the Score rules. I do not have the rule book in front of me but in reference to how the cage is attached it says something about when mounted to the floor pan there needs to be plates.

The question:
Do the rules allow you to attach the main hoops to the floor of the vehicle (ie. baja, truck, etc.)?
If so, how sturdy is that?

Mr Matt

[madmyres]

I believe it say "doubler plates" (one on top and one below the floor pan)....I have a rule book in the truck I'll go get it in a few and give you the exact language.

[madmyres]

The SCORE Rule says:

"Cab or body mounted cages must not be attached to the body structure by direct welding, but must be bolted through and attached by the use of doubler plates (one on either side) with a minimum thickness of .187" "

Also, bolts/nuts have got to be a minimum diameter of 0.375" and SAE grade 8 or equal

[mrmatt]

How sturdy is it to attach to the cab floor versus attaching to frame? Any pros or cons to doing it this way?

Mr. Matt

Thanx Mad for the correct wording!

[mrmatt]

While on this topic, Does anyone have pics of caged Ford ranger with the stock dash retained that they could post up?