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cage pics thru dash a body #1378023 01/29/13 02:15 AM 01/29/13 02:15 AM
Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 3,518 pacific northwest S Stroker Scamp OP master
Stroker Scamp OP master S Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 3,518 pacific northwest	looking to see how you ran your down bars thru the dash on an A body,I want to run the bars up front as tight as I can to the pillars footbrake N/A SB 408 Scamp 10.10 @ 132 street/strip 73 Duster 340 street strip 12.79 @ 105

Re: cage pics thru dash a body [Re: Stroker Scamp] #1378024 01/29/13 02:20 AM 01/29/13 02:20 AM
Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 19,318 State of confusion T Thumperdart I Live Here
Thumperdart I Live Here T Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 19,318 State of confusion	Been thinking the same thing since my dash is gutted and chopped to hell now and I`m thinking about removing the ft. corner in line w/the pillars which would allow the down bars to run cleanely down the ft. pillars somewhat hidden........... 72 Dart 470 n/a BB stroker street car `THUMPER`...Check me out on FB Dominic Thumper for videos and lots of carb pics......760-900-3895.....

Re: cage pics thru dash a body [Re: Thumperdart] #1378025 01/29/13 02:21 AM 01/29/13 02:21 AM
Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 3,518 pacific northwest S Stroker Scamp OP master
Stroker Scamp OP master S Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 3,518 pacific northwest	Quote: Been thinking the same thing since my dash is gutted and chopped to hell now and I`m thinking about removing the ft. corner in line w/the pillars which would allow the down bars to run cleanely down the ft. pillars somewhat hidden........... exactly.. I want them to be as hidden as possible footbrake N/A SB 408 Scamp 10.10 @ 132 street/strip 73 Duster 340 street strip 12.79 @ 105

Re: cage pics thru dash a body [Re: Stroker Scamp] #1378026 01/29/13 02:56 AM 01/29/13 02:56 AM
Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 52,972 Romeo MI MR_P_BODY Master
MR_P_BODY Master Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 52,972 Romeo MI	Not a A body but I couldnt go any closer... I had a hard time getting the trim back in 7565588-DSC00088.JPG (170 downloads)

Re: cage pics thru dash a body [Re: MR_P_BODY] #1378027 01/29/13 02:48 PM 01/29/13 02:48 PM
Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 4,585 Motor City 6 6PKRTSE master
6PKRTSE master 6 Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 4,585 Motor City	Not an A-Body either but mine is an E-Body. As mentoned can't get any closer to weld around or get the trim piece back on. 7565924-100_1668[640x480-2].jpg (149 downloads) 1963 Belvedere 440 Max Wedge Tribute 1970 Charger R/T S.E. 440 Six Pack 1970 Challenger R/T, 528 Hemi 1970 Charger 500 S.E. 440 4 BBL 1970 Plymouth Road Runner 383 1974 Chrysler New Yorker 440 1996 2500 RAM 488 V-10 4X4 2004 3500 Dually Cummins 4x4 2012 Challenger R/T Classic.

Re: cage pics thru dash a body [Re: 6PKRTSE] #1378028 01/29/13 04:16 PM 01/29/13 04:16 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,364 PA 7 70HemiGTX top fuel
70HemiGTX top fuel 7 Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,364 PA	Here are mine in my Dart. 7566036-DSCF0048.JPG (164 downloads)

Re: cage pics thru dash a body [Re: 70HemiGTX] #1378029 01/29/13 05:27 PM 01/29/13 05:27 PM
Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 105 michigan J jbmopars member
jbmopars member J Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 105 michigan	Here's my version, any tighter and I couldn't get the screws back in the trim. I probably had the a pillar tube in and out of the car twenty times to get the dash pad the way I wanted it. I had to weld it in with a pencil torch. [image][/image] [image][/image] [image][/image] [image][/image]

Re: cage pics thru dash a body [Re: jbmopars] #1378030 01/29/13 05:35 PM 01/29/13 05:35 PM
Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 1,845 Tampa D DusterDave top fuel
DusterDave top fuel D Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 1,845 Tampa	Mine went through the metal part of the dash. I did some additional metal work to make the bar blend into the dash. Here is what it looked like before the dash went back in. Gone to the dark side with an LS3 powered '57 Chevy 210

Re: cage pics thru dash a body [Re: DusterDave] #1378031 01/29/13 05:52 PM 01/29/13 05:52 PM
Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 6,295 U.S. M moparniac master
moparniac master M Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 6,295 U.S.	jb that looks REAL good Mopar Performance

Re: cage pics thru dash a body [Re: jbmopars] #1378032 01/29/13 05:53 PM 01/29/13 05:53 PM
Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 52,972 Romeo MI MR_P_BODY Master
MR_P_BODY Master Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 52,972 Romeo MI	That is SUPER NICE... now I'll ask... where is the slit in the dash pad or did you use that vinyl repair to hide it... looks super nice... I think the best I ever seen Dave I like how you molded in the dash to the bar

Re: cage pics thru dash a body [Re: MR_P_BODY] #1378033 01/29/13 06:23 PM 01/29/13 06:23 PM
Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 105 michigan J jbmopars member
jbmopars member J Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 105 michigan	There is no slit in the dash pad, the tubes went straight down through the windshield opening, through the dashpad and dash, and then were rotated into the halo. Lots and lots of test fitting and meticulous notching and trimming. It took alot of patience but I knew how I wanted it and would except nothing less.

Re: cage pics thru dash a body [Re: jbmopars] #1378034 01/29/13 06:36 PM 01/29/13 06:36 PM
Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 52,972 Romeo MI MR_P_BODY Master
MR_P_BODY Master Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 52,972 Romeo MI	Quote: There is no slit in the dash pad, the tubes went straight down through the windshield opening, through the dashpad and dash, and then were rotated into the halo. Lots and lots of test fitting and meticulous notching and trimming. It took alot of patience but I knew how I wanted it and would except nothing less. LOL... you have WAY MORE patience than me.... like I said thats the best I ever seen...... VERY NICE... but I built my chassis(full tube chassis) then set the body on... then added the dash

Re: cage pics thru dash a body [Re: MR_P_BODY] #1378035 01/29/13 06:55 PM 01/29/13 06:55 PM
Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 105 michigan J jbmopars member
jbmopars member J Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 105 michigan	Thanks Mike, through all the cusing and swearing, bitching and moaning, and second guessing myself as to "Why I didn't take the easy route" the work pays off when somebody like you notices. Thanks again Jody

Re: cage pics thru dash a body [Re: jbmopars] #1378036 01/30/13 04:24 AM 01/30/13 04:24 AM
Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,404 Chesterfield Twp. Mi. J John Burdine pro stock
John Burdine pro stock J Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,404 Chesterfield Twp. Mi.	after seeing how Jody did his, i see that mine is a train wreck.

Re: cage pics thru dash a body [Re: jbmopars] #1378037 01/30/13 11:49 PM 01/30/13 11:49 PM
Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 601 Niles, Michigan Hitman340 mopar
Hitman340 mopar Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 601 Niles, Michigan	Jb Im very glad you posted that pic along with the fact that you had that one bar in and out of the car so many times. All guys want that nice of a fit but think that you should be able to do it in 1 try. And flip out when you tell them what it will cost. Quality work cost. Very nice work by the way! jeffallisonms@yahoo.com

Re: cage pics thru dash a body [Re: Hitman340] #1378038 01/31/13 02:46 PM 01/31/13 02:46 PM
Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 40 Harrison Township, Michigan H Hemi SS member
Hemi SS member H Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 40 Harrison Township, Michigan	Quote: Jb Im very glad you posted that pic along with the fact that you had that one bar in and out of the car so many times. All guys want that nice of a fit but think that you should be able to do it in 1 try. And flip out when you tell them what it will cost. Quality work cost. Very nice work by the way! OK I'll bite. How much to do 68 Dart in moly (8.50 Cert) with swing out door bars? The car is stripped to a bare shell at present

Re: cage pics thru dash a body [Re: jbmopars] #1378039 01/31/13 03:01 PM 01/31/13 03:01 PM
Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 1,969 Chandler, AZ Duner top fuel
Duner top fuel Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 1,969 Chandler, AZ	That's CRAFTSMANSHIP right there! Great job and great looking work and car!

Re: cage pics thru dash a body [Re: John Burdine] #1378040 01/31/13 03:05 PM 01/31/13 03:05 PM
Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 1,969 Chandler, AZ Duner top fuel
Duner top fuel Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 1,969 Chandler, AZ	Quote: after seeing how Jody did his, i see that mine is a train wreck. I guess train wreck would be a pretty fair description of mine as well. It showed me that things like that should be left up to professionals with the patience of a saint.... and am very happy that most of my handiwork is covered up and hidden from sight.

Re: cage pics thru dash a body [Re: John Burdine] #1378041 01/31/13 06:30 PM 01/31/13 06:30 PM
Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 105 michigan J jbmopars member
jbmopars member J Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 105 michigan	Hey John, even if your dash bars don't fit perfect, every other aspect of your car is perfect looking. I can't wait to see it in person, hurry up and get it done. Thanks Jody

Re: cage pics thru dash a body [Re: jbmopars] #1378042 01/31/13 06:47 PM 01/31/13 06:47 PM
Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 105 michigan J jbmopars member
jbmopars member J Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 105 michigan	Thank you everyone, I am a fabricator for a living, so where most people walk up to a car and notice the level of the body and paint, I walk up to a car and notice the fabrication skills. I have looked at hundreds and hundreds of cages over the years and the one thing most of them have in common is the fit thru the dash is marginal. I knew that if I noticed the fit on others cars that others would notice the fit on mine, so I tried to make it nice. Thanks again Jody

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