Green Banana progress... - Page 3

98banana · 04-20-2003, 04:27 PM

And, finally, from the rear passenger's side:

98banana · 04-20-2003, 04:30 PM

This is going to be one stiff car. I planned triangles in as many places as I could, but you just don't realize how many triangles there are until you get it put together.

I've still got quite a bit to do, but the cage will be finished by the end of next weekend. I've used a total of approx. 80' of tubing which is about 160 lbs. I figure I've got another 40', or 80 lbs., to go.

johnbasf · 04-20-2003, 04:45 PM

Looking REAL good Tom. That isn't a cage a BIG man would do.

SIUNARA · 04-20-2003, 06:00 PM

That thing looks like a jungle gym!!

VERY nice work Tom...you are one talented guy. So, do you take orders for weld-in cages...I'm in need of one in the fox?!?!

HistoricMustang · 04-20-2003, 06:07 PM

Tom , CMP has four different classes for the test and tune. Go to www.turnonemotorsports.com and check it out.

AIX #97
www.historicmustang.com

98banana · 04-20-2003, 06:17 PM

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Originally posted by SIUNARA
That thing looks like a jungle gym!! VERY nice work Tom...you are one talented guy. So, do you take orders for weld-in cages...I'm in need of one in the fox?!?!

Thanks Don. Bring the car down and we'll zap a cage in there.

Blown96Snake · 04-20-2003, 09:00 PM

Tom-That cage looks awesome. Dad and I, neither of us very mechinically inclined, have been installing the autopower bolt-in cage in our Miata. It is going to be nice when we get it done. Now I just need to get some brackets made for the race seat.

I will try to take some pictures, the cage is pretty ugly, but the padding will cover it up.

It has been fun, I learn something new every time I work on my car/cars and its fun!

Nice work Tom, can't wait to check that beast out when you get you license.

Dave

wildhorsesracin · 04-20-2003, 09:29 PM

Lookin' good Tom!

Thanks for the welder recommendation, I have heard that the ESAB's were good welders, I have a Lincoln now, but for the value and quality I heard ESAB is the best for the money...

What I welded today doesn't compare - I made a rack to hold all the sockets that are normally rolling around in my 'teardown' cart that I use to tear cars down...

What are you using to cut your notches?

johnbasf · 04-20-2003, 10:09 PM

I have used a lot of mig guns and the ESAB is the best yet.

johnbasf · 04-20-2003, 10:15 PM

Jim, are you using mixed gas? That will make a difference.

wildhorsesracin · 04-20-2003, 10:26 PM

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Jim, are you using mixed gas?

John, don't you think that is a personal question?

Yes, it is a CO2/Argon mix, although I couldn't tell you what the mixture is...

kevin · 04-20-2003, 11:15 PM

the cage looks good tom. did you use the rubic cube as a model. no additional frame stiffness required i would guess

johnbasf · 04-20-2003, 11:26 PM

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Originally posted by wildhorsesracin
John, don't you think that is a personal question?

Yes, it is a CO2/Argon mix, although I couldn't tell you what the mixture is...

Uni gas is another name.

98banana · 04-21-2003, 01:00 AM

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Originally posted by wildhorsesracin
....What are you using to cut your notches?

I'm using a tubing notcher that I bought from National Tool.

Here's a link to a similar, yet more expensive model: http://www.eastwoodco.com/email/defa...&SRCCODE=5KW31

I use a grinder for the more complex notches though.

98banana · 04-21-2003, 01:03 AM

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Originally posted by kevin
the cage looks good tom. did you use the rubic cube as a model. no additional frame stiffness required i would guess

Yeah, I don't think I'm going to have a problem with a lack of stiffness when it's all done. The entire cage will be tied into the body of the car.

04-20-2003, 04:27 PM	#31
98banana Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: North, SC Posts: 1,928	And, finally, from the rear passenger's side: Attached Images __________________ Tom Lewis Nothing fun to drive...

04-20-2003, 04:30 PM	#32
98banana Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: North, SC Posts: 1,928	This is going to be one stiff car. I planned triangles in as many places as I could, but you just don't realize how many triangles there are until you get it put together. I've still got quite a bit to do, but the cage will be finished by the end of next weekend. I've used a total of approx. 80' of tubing which is about 160 lbs. I figure I've got another 40', or 80 lbs., to go. __________________ Tom Lewis Nothing fun to drive...

04-20-2003, 04:45 PM	#33
johnbasf Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Lewisville,NC Posts: 3,229	Looking REAL good Tom. That isn't a cage a BIG man would do. __________________ John Pearson

04-20-2003, 06:00 PM	#34
SIUNARA Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: State College, Pa. Posts: 490	That thing looks like a jungle gym!! VERY nice work Tom...you are one talented guy. So, do you take orders for weld-in cages...I'm in need of one in the fox?!?! __________________ Don Page 95 Cobra

04-20-2003, 06:07 PM	#35
HistoricMustang Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Confederate States of America Posts: 117	Tom , CMP has four different classes for the test and tune. Go to www.turnonemotorsports.com and check it out. AIX #97 www.historicmustang.com __________________ Racing Through History www.historicmustang.com AIX #97 American Iron - East (Retired)

04-20-2003, 09:00 PM	#37
Blown96Snake SCMC Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Winston-Salem, NC Posts: 263	Tom-That cage looks awesome. Dad and I, neither of us very mechinically inclined, have been installing the autopower bolt-in cage in our Miata. It is going to be nice when we get it done. Now I just need to get some brackets made for the race seat. I will try to take some pictures, the cage is pretty ugly, but the padding will cover it up. It has been fun, I learn something new every time I work on my car/cars and its fun! Nice work Tom, can't wait to check that beast out when you get you license. Dave __________________ 96 Vortech Cobra 406rwhp 94 "Mystic" Miata (actually Montego Blue) stiffened and ready for the track

04-20-2003, 09:29 PM	#38
wildhorsesracin Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Finger, NC Posts: 398	Lookin' good Tom! Thanks for the welder recommendation, I have heard that the ESAB's were good welders, I have a Lincoln now, but for the value and quality I heard ESAB is the best for the money... What I welded today doesn't compare - I made a rack to hold all the sockets that are normally rolling around in my 'teardown' cart that I use to tear cars down... What are you using to cut your notches? __________________ - Jim www.wildhorsesracing.com www.NASA-Southeast.com

04-20-2003, 10:09 PM	#39
johnbasf Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Lewisville,NC Posts: 3,229	I have used a lot of mig guns and the ESAB is the best yet. __________________ John Pearson

04-20-2003, 10:15 PM	#40
johnbasf Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Lewisville,NC Posts: 3,229	Jim, are you using mixed gas? That will make a difference. __________________ John Pearson

04-20-2003, 11:15 PM	#42
kevin Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: somewhere in the back of the pack Posts: 12,668	the cage looks good tom. did you use the rubic cube as a model. no additional frame stiffness required i would guess __________________ if a man insisted always on being serious and never allowed himself a bit of fun and relaxation, he would go mad or become unstable without knowing it. herodotus (485-425 b.c.). http://genoamotorsports.com http://www.isaacdirect.com/html/Othe...sComments.html http://www.isaacdirect.com/images/Users/Darth.jpg

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