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Old 05-28-2007, 01:58 AM
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i'm curious to know if anyone knows of a good place to get a bolt-on roll cage for a '68 coupe, i want to put in a 4 point harness and not wanting to pull out the interior to have a roll cage built in right now, maybe down the road, any input is appreciated.
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Old 05-28-2007, 02:11 AM
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Well here is a good cage from summit racing for a 68 mustang.

http://store.summitracing.com/partde...p;autoview=sku
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Old 05-28-2007, 02:46 AM
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you can always mount the belts from the rear parcel shelf.
you need an expert to do some bracing but its heaps cheaper and easier than installing a roll cage. The term "bolt in" doesnt actually mean add nuts and wrench - its a pretty involved process.
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Old 05-28-2007, 02:52 AM
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Oh, and the roll cage i posted needs welding, I didn't check it before.
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Old 05-28-2007, 02:54 AM
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i see, yea i was hoping that it would not be too involved, but i appreciate it Aussie i'm trying to get it done with as little money and time as possible, but i see i'll need to give it more thought than i had already, thanks.
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Old 05-28-2007, 02:57 AM
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I cut two holes in my carpet and had the roll bar welded to the frame
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Old 05-28-2007, 03:04 AM
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Emp is yours just a hoop or braced back somewhere?
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Old 05-28-2007, 04:05 AM
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hmm i was thikning about a rollcage earlier today, although i really dont want it welded in, also if i were to get a bolt in one, where does it bolt up too?
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Old 05-28-2007, 04:07 AM
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what about somehting like this?

http://store.summitracing.com/partde...p;autoview=sku
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Old 05-28-2007, 04:59 AM
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atom thats what mine is like, just welded in not a full cage with back braces and stuff
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