I thought I'd start a new thread considering the build-up has started. It follows the lines off the soft top almost to a T.......lots of headroom. He used a butt joint at the windshield to get it even closer to the dash. He also filled in most of the holes I drilled for the other cage with weld and was able to use the front footplate holes. I'll post progress pics as I get them....
Re: Custom Family Cage Progress
Posted: Thu May 19, 2011 7:20 pm
by airbur
More pics....
Re: Custom Family Cage Progress
Posted: Thu May 19, 2011 7:33 pm
by Justin
That looks really good. I'll have to look them up when it comes time to have mine done. How do the welds look?
Re: Custom Family Cage Progress
Posted: Thu May 19, 2011 8:03 pm
by airbur
It's just tacked together now so no pics of welds yet.
Re: Custom Family Cage Progress
Posted: Thu May 19, 2011 8:15 pm
by Entourage
Looks like it is off to a great start. Thanks for the pics - will be fun to see the progress.
Re: Custom Family Cage Progress
Posted: Thu May 19, 2011 8:28 pm
by PonyCorral
Looks really good and a lot less headache for you!
Re: Custom Family Cage Progress
Posted: Fri May 20, 2011 5:18 am
by Cortez
Saweet! Can't believe it's going to come together finally, you've been chasing the elusive cage for months...you'll have it just in time for summer woo hoo.
Re: Custom Family Cage Progress
Posted: Fri May 20, 2011 5:26 am
by airbur
Cortez wrote:Saweet! Can't believe it's going to come together finally, you've been chasing the elusive cage for months...you'll have it just in time for summer woo hoo.
Yea...seems like such a relief to see it going in...especially knowing I will have ZERO fitment issues! I'll keep posting pics as I get them.
Re: Custom Family Cage Progress
Posted: Fri May 20, 2011 7:28 am
by Jesus_man
Great start! If I ever re-do my cage, it will have the main hoops like that. Another trick I saw that I like is cutting the dash a little shorter on either side so that you can run the tube even close to the dash.
Did you decide to mount anything to the cage?
J.D.
Re: Custom Family Cage Progress
Posted: Fri May 20, 2011 7:36 am
by airbur
I'll only be mounting the seat belts and fire extinguisher to the cage.
Re: Custom Family Cage Progress
Posted: Fri May 20, 2011 7:59 am
by Jesus_man
Cool! How are you finishing the cage (paint?)
Re: Custom Family Cage Progress
Posted: Fri May 20, 2011 8:02 am
by airbur
Going to drop it off at the powder coater....I think I'm going black.
Re: Custom Family Cage Progress
Posted: Fri May 20, 2011 2:45 pm
by airbur
Couple more....more coming in later tonight.
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Re: Custom Family Cage Progress
Posted: Fri May 20, 2011 4:45 pm
by airbur
More....
Re: Custom Family Cage Progress
Posted: Fri May 20, 2011 4:58 pm
by airbur
And a video of the wiper action.....
Re: Custom Family Cage Progress
Posted: Fri May 20, 2011 5:12 pm
by Jesus_man
thanks for the update. This is looking really good.
Re: Custom Family Cage Progress
Posted: Fri May 20, 2011 5:45 pm
by Booger
I've been thinking of a cage for mine. I like the looks of this one.
Re: Custom Family Cage Progress
Posted: Fri May 20, 2011 8:50 pm
by airbur
Booger wrote:I've been thinking of a cage for mine. I like the looks of this one.
So far I've liked everything they've done. They took my ideas and mixed them in with the design and it's turning out great.
Re: Custom Family Cage Progress
Posted: Sat May 21, 2011 10:58 am
by airbur
More.....
Re: Custom Family Cage Progress
Posted: Sat May 21, 2011 10:59 am
by airbur
Couple More....
Re: Custom Family Cage Progress
Posted: Sat May 21, 2011 11:00 am
by Entourage
That is an amazing cage! Turned out perfect.
Re: Custom Family Cage Progress
Posted: Sat May 21, 2011 12:42 pm
by airbur
Yep, I'm excited. He should have it done tomorrow and I may be able to pick it up in the morning.
Re: Custom Family Cage Progress
Posted: Sat May 21, 2011 12:47 pm
by Justin
I'm impressed. They'll definitely be on my list to talk to when I get the cash together for a cage.
Re: Custom Family Cage Progress
Posted: Sat May 21, 2011 1:58 pm
by Shawns Fords
Man that looks great!
Re: Custom Family Cage Progress
Posted: Sat May 21, 2011 3:08 pm
by airbur
It's done!:)
Re: Custom Family Cage Progress
Posted: Sat May 21, 2011 3:10 pm
by airbur
More......
Re: Custom Family Cage Progress
Posted: Sat May 21, 2011 7:11 pm
by Entourage
I owe you a Beer for reminding me to mount my cage away from the wiper motor - saved me a ton of work and swearing!
Looks great!
BTW - you may wanna look at the color book at the Powder Coater - I wish I would have done a Grey and Black Hammered Finish instead of straight red on my springs. Roadrunner can even to a hammered finish with Red and Black
Re: Custom Family Cage Progress
Posted: Sat May 21, 2011 7:17 pm
by airbur
I'm definitely going to browse the color book. I thinking black right now as it would look good and is the cheapest. But some of the other hammered finishes look great to.
Re: Custom Family Cage Progress
Posted: Sun May 22, 2011 10:42 am
by Addicted Offroad
Well, Eric picked up the Bronco this morning. He is driving down I25 as we speak.
It was a pleasure working with him. I must admit that it sparked that Early Bronco itch again in me. When I can get at least two of my kids out of my house, I may have to revisit one again.
Here are some pics of my old 72'. It ran a Nv4500/Atlas II
Before I beat her to hell and back with the original paint on Sledgehammer at the Hammers:
And one of the 76' uncut i used to own.
Re: Custom Family Cage Progress
Posted: Sun May 22, 2011 6:45 pm
by rtreads
That cage looks great!!! I loved building mine and seeing this one makes me want to add to it!
