It's only a 4 pt, so my head won't be near any bars. I'm not worried about street driving it. If I had an 8pt that would be a COMPLETELY different story.
BUILD THREAD Project long time coming
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How the day started.
How it ended.
Had a quick brake job to get done, and of course it snowed in the hour it took me to do it while the Malibu was parked outside. SMDH
Anyways, got it back in, on the lift, and the interior gutted to the point I can start trying to figure the roll bar installation out.
How it ended.
Had a quick brake job to get done, and of course it snowed in the hour it took me to do it while the Malibu was parked outside. SMDH
Anyways, got it back in, on the lift, and the interior gutted to the point I can start trying to figure the roll bar installation out.
I don't really see any other way to do it. If everything goes as planned, I'm hoping to remove the six rear most body mount bolts, loosen the two in front of the front doors, and pick the body up/tilt it about 6". I think that will give me enough room to weld the down bars to the main hoop on top.
Tig, yes. Mig, not so much unless you can really keep track of your sparks. I needed a foot.
Like the lift BTW.
Like the lift BTW.
Did I mention I also grabbed a welding blanket at Harbor Freight? As long as I have enough room I should be good to go.... famous last words 🤣
I didn't know HF had them. I was looking at buying one a couple of days ago, so I can finish my front crossbar. I'll look into one.
The rear bars suck trying to get them to hit correctly and go down through the rear speaker panel. I messed with it for almost day and ended up just putting them through the rear seat after considering that the rear seat could only be used by Plasticman or his brother.
The rear bars suck trying to get them to hit correctly and go down through the rear speaker panel. I messed with it for almost day and ended up just putting them through the rear seat after considering that the rear seat could only be used by Plasticman or his brother.
Yeah, I've honestly been dreading installing this and that was one of my concerns. Originally I wanted to keep my back seat. Not because anyone is going to use it, I just think it looks better than not having one. Still undecided on how I'm going to finish the area off.
Link for the welding blanket
4 ft. x 6 ft. Fiberglass Welding Blanket
Amazing deals on this 4Ft X 6Ft Fiberglass Welding Blanket at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.
www.harborfreight.com
I still have it in with seat belts. Someone can sit in the center with a seatbelt. I cut the rear cushion to get the down bar in. I'm yet to repair them from the cutting, but it is on the winter plan for appearance only. But getting in there with bars coming from the main hoop to the tunnel diagonally means it's a climbing adventure. I've done it, and it's comfortable still to sit in the middle, but getting out is more ridiculous than getting in lol.
FWIW, all dreaded jobs - I look at them, stand back and drink a beer thinking about what I have to do, then dive in 😉
FWIW, all dreaded jobs - I look at them, stand back and drink a beer thinking about what I have to do, then dive in 😉
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