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Dr 914's pictures of the steel 916 replica roof in the making |
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Apr 4 2007, 05:53 PM
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Times a wastin', get wrenchin'! Group: Members Posts: 3,896 Joined: 24-July 04 From: Dayton, Ohio Member No.: 2,388 Region Association: None |
Guys here one to ponder. While building up my bolt down roof, I got to the point I was testing it for fit, a dimple here etc..
The sides are 1" DOM .095 wallFront is square tube, rear is square tube also 3/4" stuff .0625 wall. I built the X brace out of 1" flat with 1/8" IT is a little over 4 feet to go side to side. I drilled a bunch of holes, bent it to fit into the roof, and laid it up. Front has a bunch of clips that rivit the roof down to the bars, bars will bolt to the frame with a braket at each outside corner the storngest points on the structures. So I get it all to fit with the rollbar and start to clamp it down. I have hte car up on stands. etc.... Well I go to seat the front by pushing it forward, and I watch the frame flex, with my arm power. I ain't no little guy, but come on, it moves 1/8" at least. I am not sure it will help at all, in reality. A cage would be a lot better choice here people. Except I have a devil of a time getting in a 914 with a cage. Attached image(s) |
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