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Old Mar 9, 2008 | 09:25 PM
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i have a question for those that have done there own welding on there roll cage. i wanted to know how are you guys welding the top of the cage where the roof is. do you guys drill holes on the botom off the floor to make the cage drop and weld the top, or just using a smaller tig torch?
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Old Mar 9, 2008 | 09:43 PM
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mirror, seriously
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Old Mar 11, 2008 | 01:25 PM
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I've seen this done and it worked well, but it was only a six point cage. Tack the main hoop to the floor and then weld the rear down bars to it. Break the tacks loose on the floor and slide the whole thing forward and weld the top of the down bars to the main hoop. I don't know if this will work for you or not.
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T-top car, with windshield removed.
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Old Mar 11, 2008 | 07:31 PM
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cool thanks guys for all your input ill try something out
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