rc's240z Posted August 18, 2003 Share Posted August 18, 2003 Enclosed are a series of photos of the Roll Cage installation on my 240Z. The installation thus far has been done by PDK Fabrication and they have done a great job building up the cage for my "soon to be running" Vintage Race Car project. Click on the Link below and go to "view all members photos" for all the detailed photos. http://www.classiczcars.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=6333 Thanks!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMortensen Posted August 18, 2003 Share Posted August 18, 2003 SWEET! They tucked it in really high on the top! I like the way it is connected to the rear strut towers as well. Also, is that the Kirkey roadrace seat? How do you like it??? Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rc's240z Posted August 18, 2003 Author Share Posted August 18, 2003 Thanks!! The guys at PDK Fabrication are doing a really great job!! the Seats are Ultra Shield road race seats, like the Kirkey, just a little better in my opinion.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted August 18, 2003 Share Posted August 18, 2003 Ron, Cage looks very nice and it is good to see a shop that takes pride in there work. You should be proud of that cage. Just have one question, on the pic labeled "drivers door cage", there are two tubes going to the floor pan that appear to be tied together and to the floor. I see there has been a plate welded to the floor to reinforce this area but are these tubes or that plate tied to any other structure in that area like the rocker panels? Just not much metal in that area of the car. Not being critical at all, just curious. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rc's240z Posted August 18, 2003 Author Share Posted August 18, 2003 Thanks, you bring up a very valid point, the brackets that are currently tacked to the floor will be tied into the bulkhead just to the outside on the left and right side respectively, the photos might not show that too well or it might not be visable in the photos, We will be pulling the fenders next weekend to do a few old ITS Z tricks for strengthening the front quarterpanels of the car and also attaching the cage to the front suspension through the firewall. I will have additional pictures up next weekend. In the mean time if you have any other suggestions I would love to hear them. Again thank you.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted August 19, 2003 Share Posted August 19, 2003 Thanks for the info Ron. Always looking to learn a new trick. Would love to see more pics when you get them. Thnaks, Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v8dats Posted August 19, 2003 Share Posted August 19, 2003 who sells those ultimate strut bars and carbon fiber dashes? the cage looks great and is a very tight fit! looks great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rc's240z Posted August 19, 2003 Author Share Posted August 19, 2003 PDK fabrication, Oceanside California, 760-724-0144 ask for Mark. The CF dashes are no longer available but they do offer a fiberglass dash, I will have more pictures this weekend with my fiberglass dash. the Strut Braces, Fiberglass Dashes, And Custom Fabrication are their specialities!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katman Posted August 19, 2003 Share Posted August 19, 2003 We will be pulling the fenders next weekend to do a few old ITS Z tricks for strengthening the front quarterpanels of the car What tricks would those be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rc's240z Posted August 19, 2003 Author Share Posted August 19, 2003 Katman, I cant tell you all my tricks.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auxilary Posted August 19, 2003 Share Posted August 19, 2003 I think the trick is to weld up a reinforcement plate on the triangular area right below the top rail in the front. Right in front of the door and below the windshield on each side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rc's240z Posted August 19, 2003 Author Share Posted August 19, 2003 Hmm, could be!?! Aux. is essentially correct, to stitch weld that trianglar area behind the fender is an old ITS trick... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillZ260 Posted September 18, 2003 Share Posted September 18, 2003 How much are the fiber dashes, do they have a 260/280 version? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rc's240z Posted September 18, 2003 Author Share Posted September 18, 2003 Bill, Sorry, we no longer offer a CF dash, as they are too hard to make and there was not enough interest to make enough of them to make it worth while. These Dashes are a race part, which means they do not have the internal parts that would accomodate heater controls, factory gauges etc. We made just a 240Z dash although for racing applications, it could be installed in a 260 or 280. we still are doing the black fiberglass dashes, if your looking for a cool racing part that will keep the original look of your Z this is the ticket!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demon Posted September 18, 2003 Share Posted September 18, 2003 we still are doing the black fiberglass dashes' date=' if your looking for a cool racing part that will keep the original look of your Z this is the ticket!![/quote'] How much are you looking for for these? I think the dash is about the heaviest thing still in my car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rc's240z Posted September 18, 2003 Author Share Posted September 18, 2003 we are having them made from our mold by a new fiberglass fabricator. We are waiting for their reply to quote prices, I should have pricing for you within the next week or so. Since you are in Los Angeles, are you going to go to the Mossy Nissan Z show Saturday? in Oceanside CA? PDK will be there and you can see the dash first hand... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demon Posted September 18, 2003 Share Posted September 18, 2003 we are having them made from our mold by a new fiberglass fabricator. We are waiting for their reply to quote prices' date=' I should have pricing for you within the next week or so. Since you are in Los Angeles, are you going to go to the Mossy Nissan Z show Saturday? in Oceanside CA? PDK will be there and you can see the dash first hand...[/quote'] Nope, thanks for the heads up though Let me know when you get some info on prices though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillZ260 Posted September 18, 2003 Share Posted September 18, 2003 http://www.pdkfabrication.bravepages.com/index.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillZ260 Posted September 18, 2003 Share Posted September 18, 2003 http://www.pdkfabrication.bravepages.com/index.htm is the site, not much info but very nice work. What is the price for the Fiberglass Dash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rc's240z Posted September 18, 2003 Author Share Posted September 18, 2003 we are having them made from our mold by a new fiberglass fabricator. We are waiting for their reply to quote prices, I should have pricing for you within the next week or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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