It feels like it's been forever since I've been able to post an update, these videos that take double my normal lead time really suck the motivation out of you, but I'm back up and running, for now. I've been having a ton of problems with my Miller welder that we are trying to get sorted out, and I'm hoping the worst is behind us.
Anyhow, on with the show, continuing on the 25.3 chassis. I think I mentioned previously that this cage is a S&W Race Cars kit; well the halo fit horribly, it wasn't even bent to the right measurements per S&W, so I took my own measurements and had my buddy over at Belfab Automotive bend one up. I got it fit up in the car, and started on the A pillar bars. A little tip I learned, use a toilet paper roll to make a template to notch your tubes, it's so much easier if you mess up. Then just transfer the template and notch the tube.
Can't forget the dash bar either, this one is one of the easier tubes to make, but the bend in the A pillar bars makes it a b*tch to install.
For the strut bars, I wanted to keep the body removable, and with them going through the firewall that was a big issue. I plan to powdercoat the entire chassis and I don't want to leave the body on when I do it. SFI allows for a bar to be split, but you have to use either a 2 bolt adapter with a sleeve, or a 3 bolt (min) adapter with 1/8" plate. I used both, and this 15" section between the tube and the A pillar bar is now removable, so the body can come off.
And as always, if you want to waste 12 minutes and have a soundtrack (that someone b*tches about without fail) here is the video.