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Old 08-19-2006, 05:14 PM
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Roll cage install

So, this morning Colin came by and we unloaded the roll cage from the truck and started installation. After scratching our heads studying the parts we started mocking up the roll cage inside the car to see how everything goes together. It was actually quite simple once you have the pieces out. I'm very pleased and impressed with the cage. Quality is real good, fit excellent, and installation straightforward. I don't think you can beat this for the money - $750 for a complete roll cage Can you believe that? What amazes me the most is that someone actually has custom jigs for the milano - can't imagine it being a big seller, though I'm sure pleased they have it set up. Although we have some support tubes left to drill and cross-bolt, we were done with the basic install around 1 pm or so. Not bad for 8 am Saturday morning. We may weld some parts/joints for extra strength, but it is actually a true bolt-in. We also ended up priming support plates and painting the outer tubes for joints - small amounts of extra work.

Find below some pics:
1. Mocking up the rear section.
2. Another shot.
3. Colin studying the parts.
4. Drilling the floor pan.
5. One of the backing plates (wheel well).

Jes
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