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Old Jul 20, 2012 | 11:41 AM
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Got tired of getting kicked out of the track due to no roll cage. I sold the whole setup a couple years back and parked the truck, now i started the new build,but this time started with the saftey equipment first. Here are some slow progress pics.
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Old Jul 20, 2012 | 11:48 AM
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Damn thats bad a$$ custom fabbed? or kit?
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Old Jul 20, 2012 | 11:55 AM
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cage certed for a 10.5?
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Old Jul 20, 2012 | 11:56 AM
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That is sexy!!!
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Old Jul 20, 2012 | 11:58 AM
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just noticed the gussets... thats cool!
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Old Jul 20, 2012 | 12:05 PM
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Originally Posted by nonnieselman
cage certed for a 10.5?
it should pass for a 8.50

Originally Posted by 62nalide
Damn thats bad a$$ custom fabbed? or kit?
Custom fab
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Old Jul 20, 2012 | 12:26 PM
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Thats cool. Keep the pics coming of your progress
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Old Jul 20, 2012 | 12:34 PM
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whats the plans? good lookin cage
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Old Jul 20, 2012 | 02:53 PM
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Originally Posted by bmd_CL
whats the plans? good lookin cage
Nothing fancy for now just a stock 5.3 with a super vic intake and a front mount and a built 4l80e , once i do suspension and diff. I will Install the bigger stuff. Going to practice f/i tunning with the 5.3.
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Old Jul 20, 2012 | 03:08 PM
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woops.. i was a lil off..

Good idea on the 5.3 and learning how to tune.. should have a good idea of how everything works with a cheap engine and then carry over everyting you have learned to the built engine..

Good luck!!
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