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ROLL CAGE --- A PILLAR POST QUESTION ???? #865186 11/27/10 11:57 PM 11/27/10 11:57 PM
Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 972 alabama M mopars rule OP mopar addict
mopars rule OP mopar addict M Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 972 alabama	I am ready to put in my A pillar posts for my rolll cage. I see a lot of them welded to the 6 x 6 plate welded to the floor pan. What other ways have some of you mounted yours to the floor. Looking for a little more solid way to do it. Pictures would be helpful also. Last edited by mopars rule; 11/28/10 12:03 AM.

Re: ROLL CAGE --- A PILLAR POST QUESTION ???? [Re: mopars rule] #865187 11/28/10 12:10 AM 11/28/10 12:10 AM
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Quicktree I Win Q Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 32,394	if youre using a factory floor pan not a lot you can do unless you want to add floor bars either under it or on top.

Re: ROLL CAGE --- A PILLAR POST QUESTION ???? [Re: Quicktree] #865188 11/28/10 12:18 AM 11/28/10 12:18 AM
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Anonymous Unregistered A	I would sugest that you keep the bar as far forward as possable so you notch the front of the dash

Re: ROLL CAGE --- A PILLAR POST QUESTION ???? [Re: ] #865189 11/28/10 01:03 AM 11/28/10 01:03 AM
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mopars rule OP mopar addict M Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 972 alabama	I have thought about possibly welding a piece of tubing from the trans crossmember to the floor support about 7" forward of it. I would like to come up through the floor pan with it. Would this be worth doing or a waste of time?

Re: ROLL CAGE --- A PILLAR POST QUESTION ???? [Re: mopars rule] #865190 11/28/10 01:08 AM 11/28/10 01:08 AM
Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 1,600 Alberta Canada StrokerAspen top fuel
StrokerAspen top fuel Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 1,600 Alberta Canada	Quote: I have thought about possibly welding a piece of tubing from the trans crossmember to the floor support about 7" forward of it. I would like to come up through the floor pan with it. Would this be worth doing or a waste of time? not totally sure what you mean here. Would it be diagonal under your feet and legs, going 7" further forward and outward to where to a pillar bar comes down? -Kenny

Re: ROLL CAGE --- A PILLAR POST QUESTION ???? [Re: StrokerAspen] #865191 11/28/10 01:13 AM 11/28/10 01:13 AM
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mopars rule OP mopar addict M Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 972 alabama	Just going forward to another floor support. The tubing would be against the rocker panel and welded to it also.

Re: ROLL CAGE --- A PILLAR POST QUESTION ???? [Re: StrokerAspen] #865192 11/28/10 01:14 AM 11/28/10 01:14 AM
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Anonymous Unregistered A	I this would be a waste of time and effort.

Re: ROLL CAGE --- A PILLAR POST QUESTION ???? [Re: ] #865193 11/28/10 01:24 AM 11/28/10 01:24 AM
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mopars rule OP mopar addict M Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 972 alabama	Looks like I might have to just do it the old way and weld the plates to the floor. Unless someone comes up with an idea.

Re: ROLL CAGE --- A PILLAR POST QUESTION ???? [Re: mopars rule] #865194 11/28/10 02:29 AM 11/28/10 02:29 AM
Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,646 Plymouth Meeting, PA bigtimeauto Trophy Winner
bigtimeauto Trophy Winner Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,646 Plymouth Meeting, PA	I put put a piece of 2X3 tubing from the unibody to the rocker then weld the a pillar bar to it. My main hoop is done that way also. My car is 25.5 and its legal. BB, TT5,Procharged 3300lb Street Car 4.79/154

Re: ROLL CAGE --- A PILLAR POST QUESTION ???? [Re: bigtimeauto] #865195 11/28/10 02:31 AM 11/28/10 02:31 AM
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mopars rule OP mopar addict M Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 972 alabama	Any chance you have a picture of that handywork?

Re: ROLL CAGE --- A PILLAR POST QUESTION ???? [Re: bigtimeauto] #865196 11/28/10 02:31 AM 11/28/10 02:31 AM
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prochargedhemi super stock P Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 951 Temperance, MI	Quote: I put put a piece of 2X3 tubing from the unibody to the rocker then weld the a pillar bar to it. THIS ^^^^ if you plan on going faster than 8.50 it will need it anyways

Re: ROLL CAGE --- A PILLAR POST QUESTION ???? [Re: mopars rule] #865197 11/28/10 02:33 AM 11/28/10 02:33 AM
Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,646 Plymouth Meeting, PA bigtimeauto Trophy Winner
bigtimeauto Trophy Winner Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,646 Plymouth Meeting, PA	Quote: Any chance you have a picture of that handywork? I have a bottom pic of my car but the lift is in the way. if you look real careful you can see the rear ones. BB, TT5,Procharged 3300lb Street Car 4.79/154

Re: ROLL CAGE --- A PILLAR POST QUESTION ???? [Re: bigtimeauto] #865198 11/28/10 02:36 AM 11/28/10 02:36 AM
Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 2,584 sycamore,ohio B BobsProFab master
BobsProFab master B Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 2,584 sycamore,ohio	Quote: I put put a piece of 2X3 tubing from the unibody to the rocker then weld the a pillar bar to it. My main hoop is done that way also. My car is 25.5 and its legal. thats how i done my Dart its 25.5 now just slot the floor pan by the rocker to slide the 2x3 thru the floor angled from the frame rail to the rocker (plate the rocker) there might be pics on my website under customer cars of when i did the Dart for Brian

Re: ROLL CAGE --- A PILLAR POST QUESTION ???? [Re: bigtimeauto] #865199 11/28/10 02:42 AM 11/28/10 02:42 AM
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mopars rule OP mopar addict M Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 972 alabama	I can just barely see the one on the passenger side right above the yellow lift pad. Looks like your bars go a little farther forward than mine. Mine will stop just forward of the trans crossmember. By the way, nice ride. Last edited by mopars rule; 11/28/10 02:43 AM.

Re: ROLL CAGE --- A PILLAR POST QUESTION ???? [Re: mopars rule] #865200 11/28/10 02:45 AM 11/28/10 02:45 AM
Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,646 Plymouth Meeting, PA bigtimeauto Trophy Winner
bigtimeauto Trophy Winner Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,646 Plymouth Meeting, PA	Thanks! My bars go thru the dash and stick right with the pillar so they can't be seen fromoutside BB, TT5,Procharged 3300lb Street Car 4.79/154

Re: ROLL CAGE --- A PILLAR POST QUESTION ???? [Re: bigtimeauto] #865201 11/28/10 03:00 AM 11/28/10 03:00 AM
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mopars rule OP mopar addict M Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 972 alabama	Thanks for the info fellas. I just went to the garage and looked at my car and I see exactly what you are talking about. I will be doing exactly that. That's the knowledge I was looking for. Thanks.

Re: ROLL CAGE --- A PILLAR POST QUESTION ???? [Re: mopars rule] #865202 11/28/10 11:07 AM 11/28/10 11:07 AM
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dvw master Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 9,835 MI, usa	I removed the front brace between the rocker and frame rail for access. I also found it easier to remove a section of the floor for access and reinstall it afterward. I plated the rocker before installing 2"x3" tube. Doug 6324746-racecar406.jpg (131 downloads)

Re: ROLL CAGE --- A PILLAR POST QUESTION ???? [Re: dvw] #865203 11/28/10 11:09 AM 11/28/10 11:09 AM
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dvw master Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 9,835 MI, usa	another pic 6324748-racecar461.jpg (126 downloads)

Re: ROLL CAGE --- A PILLAR POST QUESTION ???? [Re: dvw] #865204 11/28/10 11:19 AM 11/28/10 11:19 AM
Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 2,286 Hamilton,Ont 7 72chrgrally top fuel
72chrgrally top fuel 7 Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 2,286 Hamilton,Ont	I did the same thing at the rear as the front, I like the 2x3 tube method better then the plate meathod. If your floor pan isn't super clean and rust free then the 6x6 plate would probably punch right through it if you put your car on it's lid. I also agree with what was said abouve about putting the a pilar bars through the dash, mine are in front and they are a P.I.T.A. to get in and out of the car. I'm changing that since I'm 25.5'ing my car. here is a pic of the rear on my junk. Steve Photobucket sucks

Re: ROLL CAGE --- A PILLAR POST QUESTION ???? [Re: 72chrgrally] #865205 11/28/10 05:18 PM 11/28/10 05:18 PM
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mopars rule OP mopar addict M Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 972 alabama	Excellent pictures. Thanks.

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