Executive BRE Build- You gotta see this

[Oiluj]

Sweet!

[hls30.com]

Beautiful!

[newtonhubcap]

Hi Greg, went to check out you build at the embedded link but got message it was moved. Hopefully you could update the link.

[gira]

Hi Greg, went to check out you build at the embedded link but got message it was moved. Hopefully you could update the link.

Hi Newton,

I just tried clicking the link at the top of this page and it worked. Try it again and let me know.

Thanks,

Greg

[TomoHawk]

I thought you were going to show us a BMW, as hose are classified as "executive cars," but I like what you have done. I prefer bright colors for safety, but you are welcome to paint it a you like.

[GreenZZZ]

Damn, my I phone won't support flash player

That myPublisher web site is awful. Car should highlighted on classiczcars

[TomoHawk]

I liked the page-turn feature tho.

[Steve Parmley]

A beautiful build! I want to steal the main hoop mounting idea for my autocross Z. I hope you don't mind. That's the first one I've seen done that way.

Edited August 1, 2012 by Steve Parmley

[240260280z]

Here is a Japanese variant. It has a lot of strong gusset's but I think the main loop in Greg's resto is the stronger design for driver protection.

The Japanese design puts the cross-members so far behind the driver (at the rear wheel well) that there is very little side-to-side protection at the seat compared to Greg's.

[Steve Parmley]

I've done something similar on another car. A simple rollbar for the orange one is planned. Come to think of it, Jon Mortensen buit one like Mr. Ira's but then added a box underneath. Greg's build is so clean and well finished. I bet Pete Brock would approve of it.

Edited August 1, 2012 by Steve Parmley

[gira]

Thanks for the good words. I like to make every bar count in my rollcages. We don't need "birdcage" Z cars. I use 1.5" tube in most of mine because it really does take up less room, even though it seems small. A few of the most important things I consider. Main hoop scallop and plate into rocker panel. Horizontal bar behind driver with no bends. Nascar bars at driver door with no S bends. Forward down hoop tie in to footwell/firewall junction. This is also in the location of the frame rail. Knee bar not placed too low. These cages have proven to be very stiff.

A lot of these little things are hard to do when you actually get down to it and if you've done one you know what I mean. Feel free to call me with any questions.

Steve, that box at your main roll hoop bottom is pretty nice looking. I bet that took some time...

Greg

[gira]

PS. Pete Brock has seen it and loves it.