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North Dallas roll cages?

Posted: Fri Mar 21, 2014 2:01 pm
by 86boy
Who knows of some reputable people that do QUALITY work, and can do roll cages? bending/welding to be a fit for the car. Not off of some bolt in cage or anything else like that. I'm not looking for some "quick fix" I want a roll cage I can depend on if I would happen to roll, or am involved in a hardcore wreck.

Re: North Dallas roll cages?

Posted: Fri Mar 21, 2014 3:29 pm
by mandm177
think most people around north texas will take their cars to Autocomp to get stuff done.

Kustomz Unlimited built Nate's car a long while back, so that may be an option as well.

Re: North Dallas roll cages?

Posted: Fri Mar 21, 2014 5:27 pm
by milchmann

Re: North Dallas roll cages?

Posted: Mon Apr 07, 2014 10:12 pm
by Zach90Turbo
Autocomp certainly knows Corollas and fab work.

If they're backed up with work, three good friends of mine have had cages for their Supras done by James B, he's out of Sanger.

http://www.jamesbchassis.com/index.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Autocomp is certainly more familiar with drift car builds and road racing. James B mainly does drag stuff.

Re: North Dallas roll cages?

Posted: Fri Apr 25, 2014 9:14 am
by 86boy
Thanks guys!

Re: North Dallas roll cages?

Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2014 1:02 pm
by dr.occa
If you're ok with bringing your car to Houston, Casey Quillen does really nice cages. IIRC, he did Brad Burnett's.

Re: North Dallas roll cages?

Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2014 3:32 pm
by 86boy
depends on the cost vs quality mainly... if it was worth the time/effort/money to go to Houston I will.

Re: North Dallas roll cages?

Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2014 9:50 pm
by dr.occa
Here's what Casey told me Christopher:
Casey Quillen wrote:Hey Jonas, I do still do cages. Price is dependent on options, but they start around $1500 for a 6pt. Turnaround is generally a week.

Re: North Dallas roll cages?

Posted: Fri May 02, 2014 2:42 pm
by 86boy
holy 1500! Looks like I'll be waiting a little longer for a cage... I need to learn how to weld....like soon! I paid $300 for 60' of DOM 2 1/2 x 0.020 (IIRC). that much for bending/cutting/welding. That's insane! I'm in the wrong industry! lol!!

Re: North Dallas roll cages?

Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2014 12:09 pm
by lucky5racing
I don't see why you can't do it your self!!
For what you want it? Drift or Drag?

Re: North Dallas roll cages?

Posted: Tue Aug 05, 2014 8:41 am
by 86boy
Drifting. I want to do it myself.... but I don't have all the require tools to do so. Ie. Bender, welder, grinder, etc. I have the tools to fix Mechanical problems. nothing really for that fab life :-P That's next on the list though for tools to buy.

Re: North Dallas roll cages?

Posted: Tue Aug 05, 2014 12:33 pm
by lucky5racing
Its all depends of what style of Rollcage you want but can still do it with out tube bender, Grinder $20 Harbor freight, Welder also harbor freight Tig and a tank is the most expesive arour rollcage dont have to pass certification so can be Mig also. Dont means you going to build a Krapy Rollcage but find proper advise.
I did mine!!! I got help when i got unsure and it pass certification from NHRA.

Re: North Dallas roll cages?

Posted: Wed Aug 20, 2014 12:18 pm
by 86boy
Do you have any pictures of how you did it with no bends to pass tech.....

Re: North Dallas roll cages?

Posted: Mon Aug 25, 2014 12:31 pm
by lucky5racing
I didn't try say mine pass with out bends. What I meant was you don't need a Tube bender you can order the Tubes pre bend from Jegs. Still safe if the welds have good penetration. Don't know the restrictions or regulations you guys have on Drifting

Re: North Dallas roll cages?

Posted: Mon Aug 25, 2014 12:38 pm
by lucky5racing
If you think you are talented enough to handle or learn a Tig welder invest your money on one, Don't have to be the most expensive one.