10 Point Cage for 8.50

[J-B Racing]

I am doing some research on how and where to start. I would like to get a Cage for it to be legal 8.50.
Up here I did some checking on prices and I think they have lost their minds or I am far off in time.
One guy asked $3500 and another $5000 for a Chrome Moly. Chit man the kit costs $500.
So I am leaning on doing it myself and having my Tig Master friend do the Welds. But if some of you can show me a few tips on how it should look while retaining my full Interior and the back Seats...Or NOT Possible??

Thanks in advance
Joe

 

[charlief1]

That's about what they cost installed Joe. There's a lot of fitting involved as well as stripping the insides out so you don't catch something on fire or melt parts.

 

[Mike E]

I was quoted $2200 for a chromoly 8.50 legal cage from the guy that did Dusty's 25.3 upgrade. $5000 is not far away from getting you a 25.5 in chromoly.

I"ll get some pictures of the mild steel 8.50 cage in my new car tomorrow. I was told it was done by Big Head Chris who I belive has a couple cage threads here. It fits very well and I wouldn't have done much of anything different.

 

[toomanymodz]

Slightly off topic: Seems that labor prices are getting pretty high. My brother is restoring a 72 Chevelle and a local body shop wanted $3k each side for new quarters. 6 grand, just for two quarter panels, NOT painted either. What a load of crap.

 

[J-B Racing]

I was quoted $2200 for a chromoly 8.50 legal cage from the guy that did Dusty's 25.3 upgrade. $5000 is not far away from getting you a 25.5 in chromoly.

I"ll get some pictures of the mild steel 8.50 cage in my new car tomorrow. I was told it was done by Big Head Chris who I belive has a couple cage threads here. It fits very well and I wouldn't have done much of anything different.

A guy up here charges $12K for something close to a 25.5. That would be great Mike if I can see some pics to give me an idea. If I feel up to it and my back feels right..I might just start doing it myself.

Joe

 

[J-B Racing]

I have done quite a few looking around and seeing what some of you guys have done. So I think I will be OK and know what has to be done.

Thanks for the help................................."AGAIN"!!!

Joe

 

[KWIKR 1]

Joe..come up to Toronto and measure up mine and duplicate for your car .

 

[J-B Racing]

Joe..come up to Toronto and measure up mine and duplicate for your car .

Who did yours!! Does this place still exist `` Allan Marsh``

 

[KWIKR 1]

Who did yours!! Does this place still exist `` Allan Marsh``

it was already in the car when i bought it , was done in the states . i can give you the info .the name of the guy who built it is on the cage .

 

[2QUICK2B6]

just be safe an have a pro weld it in .... even chromolly bars break

 

[6togo]

Good looking cage i would like to know the builder also!

 

[Pronto]

That's a real nice looking cage. Last weekend I saw Jimmy Morrison's car at NED. He has a really nice cage too. Done by these guys. Said they were fast and reasonable. http://www.jwracing-fab.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=290

 

[KWIKR 1]

according to metal stamped ID tag on cage it was done by "John Moton Race Cars" . Anyone know of him ?

 

[TurboTGuy]

KWIKR 1,

That is one sweet car!!!!!!!!

 

[Firechaser]

JW Racefab in Connecticut is installing my 10 pointer in about 6 weeks...$2400 in Chromoly. i asked him why he's so much cheaper than others and he said he can tig as fast as most can mig so no upcharge He did my buddies car too, looks beautiful. You may want to give him a call if CT is a reasonable distance, his name is Joe and he's a really cool guy to talk with. Here's what else I really liked, he has your car for 4 days...done, not weeks. he has a 2-3 mo waiting list though and when it's your turn, you gotta move quick!

 

[larjber]

Had to remove my bottom door inside panels

 

[Phoneguy]

I guess every area of the country is different...$1400.00 for chromoly with swing-outs was what I was quoted last year with certification.I need to save some money and just get it done, of course getting the engine to stay in one piece would be a good start...

Bryan

 

[J-B Racing]

just be safe an have a pro weld it in .... even chromolly bars break

Ya..Thanks I will. It looks like it will be cheaper for me to buy a Notch Master tool and a Pipe Bender than to have someone do the Job.

Joe

 

[J-B Racing]

I guess every area of the country is different...$1400.00 for chromoly with swing-outs was what I was quoted last year with certification.I need to save some money and just get it done, of course getting the engine to stay in one piece would be a good start...

Bryan

At that price I would not think twice about it. The cheapest I got was $1500 for just a Mild Steel Cage.

 

[J-B Racing]

Joe..come up to Toronto and measure up mine and duplicate for your car .

That is just about I am looking on doing. You have the Swing out side Bars? That is what I have now with my 6 Point. Looking into deciding if I will do it again or not.