Sweet!

Beautiful!

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 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

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.

Damn, my I phone won't support flash player

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

I liked the page-turn feature tho.

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, 201212 yr by Steve Parmley

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.

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, 201212 yr by Steve Parmley

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

PS. Pete Brock has seen it and loves it.