extreme_accordion Posted April 6, 2010 Share Posted April 6, 2010 (edited) This will certainly be an interesting track car once it's all said and done. Can't wait to see it! Edited April 6, 2010 by extreme_accordion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoNkEyT88 Posted May 15, 2010 Author Share Posted May 15, 2010 (edited) Okay, I found an add on craigslist while I was searching for Z06's for fabrication. He said he has lots of experience with roll cages, and other related stuff, so I inquired about how much it would be to weld my 12 point cage in my car. I got an E-mail back, he said $500, everything perfectly notched and TIG welded. Wow, that's a great price. Then I got to thinking, hmm, I bought a Miller TIG welder for this project, and I can weld with both hands tied behind my back, but I dont have any experience fitting tubing. So I asked how much it would be just to fit the cage and tack it, as I could do the TIG welding myself. He said it would be $200 for notching and tacking everything. Or if I still wanted him to do it, $350 for the whole thing done! Wow, now that is a great deal! Im borrowing a trailer to take it down sometime. I have so many projects going right now, I just don't have much time for anything! Pics soon.. lol, like within a month. Edited May 15, 2010 by MoNkEyT88 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdizzy204 Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 That is a whale of a deal. Any pictures of his work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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mannac Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 I might actually catch up to you this summer! I'm hoping to have the roll bar and bodywork finished before the next semester starts. I'm considering IMSA style flares but I haven't found a front end I like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoNkEyT88 Posted May 19, 2010 Author Share Posted May 19, 2010 Wow, this guy does some really awesome work!! He said he'd like to get some more business so I should spread the word. I was very impressed with all the welds and projects hes working on. A lot of the people funding the projects are short on cash, so he has a lot of works in progress to check out. Check these out! AMAZING I have no doubt my cage will be awesome. He's even making engine frame rails from sq tubing for me. Hes really into the RX7's and rotarys.. VERY COOL! If you're in the Wisconsin/chicago area and interested in how to get a hold of him you can PM me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fcdrifter13 Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 Is that an rx3 wagon???? If so Do want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoNkEyT88 Posted May 21, 2010 Author Share Posted May 21, 2010 There was probably 7 RX7's (assorted years and progress) and a that RX3 and another RX3 coupe. Pretty neat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoNkEyT88 Posted June 2, 2010 Author Share Posted June 2, 2010 Monkey bars are in! Looks like it's pretty humid in the shop. damn rust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoNkEyT88 Posted June 2, 2010 Author Share Posted June 2, 2010 And here is the blue 280Z that I replaced the head gasket on and sold.. looks way too good! Now Silver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
extreme_accordion Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 How has it been coming along with all the heat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mannac Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 Lookin' good! Once the body work is done it should piece together quickly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse OBrien Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 Can't wait to see a video of it screaming around the track. Looks like a great build so far. ... have you considered a dehumidifier for the garage? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoNkEyT88 Posted July 25, 2010 Author Share Posted July 25, 2010 The humid shop was where the cage was put in. Im surprised how long its been bare metal and still wasn't bad, till now anyway.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoNkEyT88 Posted July 27, 2010 Author Share Posted July 27, 2010 Anyone see anything that could be added to the cage. I'm going to add bars to the front strut towers and sheet metal gusseting to the body when I get around to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zzeal Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 Anyone see anything that could be added to the cage. I'm going to add bars to the front strut towers and sheet metal gusseting to the body when I get around to it. Have you fitted the driver's seat? The horizontal, straight bar spanning the main hoop might keep you from getting the seat far enough back. I had to curve the bar for adequate clearance, like this: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
extreme_accordion Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 How has the project been coming since July Monkey? Always very curious about this project because you are in the local area. Can't wait to see it out at Elkhart, the Mile, or Blackhawk some weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john kosmatka Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 Wow, this guy does some really awesome work!! He said he'd like to get some more business so I should spread the word. I was very impressed with all the welds and projects hes working on. A lot of the people funding the projects are short on cash, so he has a lot of works in progress to check out. Check these out! AMAZING I have no doubt my cage will be awesome. He's even making engine frame rails from sq tubing for me. Hes really into the RX7's and rotarys.. VERY COOL! If you're in the Wisconsin/chicago area and interested in how to get a hold of him you can PM me. I might know this guy. His name wouldn't happen to be Jesse would it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turboHLS30 Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 Nothing new? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoNkEyT88 Posted May 14, 2011 Author Share Posted May 14, 2011 Not yet Gotta get back at it. Just was watching the newer Darius 240z vids, and that BJhines car is sick! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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