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| Author: | airbur [ Thu May 19, 2011 8:17 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Custom Family Cage Progress |
I thought I'd start a new thread considering the build-up has started. It follows the lines off the soft top almost to a T.......lots of headroom. He used a butt joint at the windshield to get it even closer to the dash. He also filled in most of the holes I drilled for the other cage with weld and was able to use the front footplate holes. I'll post progress pics as I get them.... |
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| Author: | airbur [ Thu May 19, 2011 8:20 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Custom Family Cage Progress |
More pics.... |
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| Author: | Justin [ Thu May 19, 2011 8:33 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Custom Family Cage Progress |
That looks really good. I'll have to look them up when it comes time to have mine done. How do the welds look? |
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| Author: | airbur [ Thu May 19, 2011 9:03 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Custom Family Cage Progress |
It's just tacked together now so no pics of welds yet. |
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| Author: | Entourage [ Thu May 19, 2011 9:15 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Custom Family Cage Progress |
Looks like it is off to a great start. Thanks for the pics - will be fun to see the progress. |
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| Author: | PonyCorral [ Thu May 19, 2011 9:28 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Custom Family Cage Progress |
Looks really good and a lot less headache for you! |
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| Author: | Cortez [ Fri May 20, 2011 6:18 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Custom Family Cage Progress |
Saweet! Can't believe it's going to come together finally, you've been chasing the elusive cage for months...you'll have it just in time for summer woo hoo. |
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| Author: | airbur [ Fri May 20, 2011 6:26 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Custom Family Cage Progress |
| Author: | Jesus_man [ Fri May 20, 2011 8:28 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Custom Family Cage Progress |
Great start! If I ever re-do my cage, it will have the main hoops like that. Another trick I saw that I like is cutting the dash a little shorter on either side so that you can run the tube even close to the dash. Did you decide to mount anything to the cage? J.D. |
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| Author: | airbur [ Fri May 20, 2011 8:36 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Custom Family Cage Progress |
I'll only be mounting the seat belts and fire extinguisher to the cage. |
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| Author: | Jesus_man [ Fri May 20, 2011 8:59 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Custom Family Cage Progress |
Cool! How are you finishing the cage (paint?) |
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| Author: | airbur [ Fri May 20, 2011 9:02 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Custom Family Cage Progress |
Going to drop it off at the powder coater....I think I'm going black. |
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| Author: | airbur [ Fri May 20, 2011 3:45 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Custom Family Cage Progress |
Couple more....more coming in later tonight. IMG_1981.JPG IMG_1982.JPG IMG_1986.JPG |
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| Author: | airbur [ Fri May 20, 2011 5:45 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Custom Family Cage Progress |
More.... |
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| Author: | airbur [ Fri May 20, 2011 5:58 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Custom Family Cage Progress |
And a video of the wiper action..... |
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| Author: | Jesus_man [ Fri May 20, 2011 6:12 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Custom Family Cage Progress |
thanks for the update. This is looking really good. |
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| Author: | Booger [ Fri May 20, 2011 6:45 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Custom Family Cage Progress |
I've been thinking of a cage for mine. I like the looks of this one. |
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| Author: | airbur [ Fri May 20, 2011 9:50 pm ] |
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| Author: | airbur [ Sat May 21, 2011 11:58 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Custom Family Cage Progress |
More..... |
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| Author: | airbur [ Sat May 21, 2011 11:59 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Custom Family Cage Progress |
Couple More.... |
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| Author: | Entourage [ Sat May 21, 2011 12:00 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Custom Family Cage Progress |
That is an amazing cage! Turned out perfect. |
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| Author: | airbur [ Sat May 21, 2011 1:42 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Custom Family Cage Progress |
Yep, I'm excited. He should have it done tomorrow and I may be able to pick it up in the morning. |
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| Author: | Justin [ Sat May 21, 2011 1:47 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Custom Family Cage Progress |
I'm impressed. They'll definitely be on my list to talk to when I get the cash together for a cage. |
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| Author: | Shawns Fords [ Sat May 21, 2011 2:58 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Custom Family Cage Progress |
Man that looks great! |
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| Author: | airbur [ Sat May 21, 2011 4:08 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Custom Family Cage Progress |
It's done!:) |
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| Author: | airbur [ Sat May 21, 2011 4:10 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Custom Family Cage Progress |
More...... |
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| Author: | Entourage [ Sat May 21, 2011 8:11 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Custom Family Cage Progress |
I owe you a Beer for reminding me to mount my cage away from the wiper motor - saved me a ton of work and swearing! Looks great! BTW - you may wanna look at the color book at the Powder Coater - I wish I would have done a Grey and Black Hammered Finish instead of straight red on my springs. Roadrunner can even to a hammered finish with Red and Black 
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| Author: | airbur [ Sat May 21, 2011 8:17 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Custom Family Cage Progress |
I'm definitely going to browse the color book. I thinking black right now as it would look good and is the cheapest. But some of the other hammered finishes look great to. |
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| Author: | Addicted Offroad [ Sun May 22, 2011 11:42 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Custom Family Cage Progress |
Well, Eric picked up the Bronco this morning. He is driving down I25 as we speak.  It was a pleasure working with him. I must admit that it sparked that Early Bronco itch again in me. When I can get at least two of my kids out of my house, I may have to revisit one again. Here are some pics of my old 72'. It ran a Nv4500/Atlas II  Before I beat her to hell and back with the original paint on Sledgehammer at the Hammers:  And one of the 76' uncut i used to own. 
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| Author: | rtreads [ Sun May 22, 2011 7:45 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Custom Family Cage Progress |
That cage looks great!!! I loved building mine and seeing this one makes me want to add to it! |
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