mk3tina Posted March 1, 2009 Report Posted March 1, 2009 not entirely sure if these are available anywhere, but here goes. i want to put a cage in my mk3 cortina, however i dont think they are available, so i would like to make one up . is it possible to get something like a set of straight and curved sections and weld them together to make a cage to your own shape and size etc? i understand there is a safety aspect of doing this and hence why these probably arent available.
PlopPlop Posted March 1, 2009 Report Posted March 1, 2009 I was looking in the red DemonTweeks catalogue and Custom Cages do just that pal. (prices did'nt seem too bad, for DTs anyway)
mk3tina Posted March 1, 2009 Author Report Posted March 1, 2009 well, there is a very tight budget on this as well, so i dont think i could afford to have a cage made up for me, so i wanted to do all the work myself and just get some tubing suitable for the job.
Admin Vista Posted March 1, 2009 Admin Report Posted March 1, 2009 4 parajon makes cages to order for capris and escorts, why not drop him a PM and see if there's anything he can do for you and your cortina? http://www.oldskoolford.co.uk/phpBB2/pr ... ile&u=3480
PlopPlop Posted March 1, 2009 Report Posted March 1, 2009 well, there is a very tight budget on this as well, so i dont think i could afford to have a cage made up for me, so i wanted to do all the work myself and just get some tubing suitable for the job. They're just sections pal, you have to cut to length and weld yourself
caprinerd Posted March 1, 2009 Report Posted March 1, 2009 chat to 4parajon he may be able to sort it out for you
mk3tina Posted March 1, 2009 Author Report Posted March 1, 2009 cheapest cage from customcages is near enough £200, my very light wallet cant cope with that
Trevmk3 Posted March 1, 2009 Report Posted March 1, 2009 i would save up a bit mate and give yourself a bit more cash to work with
mk3tina Posted March 1, 2009 Author Report Posted March 1, 2009 if i could, i really would save up some more, if i had a job rather than being at college then i would have plenty to throw at my cortina (thinking of ditching college for the job anyway) but ill see what i can find, i could probably get the £200 for that kit cage but its living on £30 a week from education allowance that puts the skids under my plans
vibrating_Cake Posted March 1, 2009 Report Posted March 1, 2009 cheapest cage from customcages is near enough £200, my very light wallet cant cope with that to be honest... save up the £200, thats VERY cheap!!! doubt you'd be able to make that budget making you're own in material+welding costs+paint costs!!! and no doubt itd be 10x safer!
mk3tina Posted March 1, 2009 Author Report Posted March 1, 2009 true, i dont see £200 as a lot, just takes a while to get it
livewire7116 Posted March 1, 2009 Report Posted March 1, 2009 unless your welding is excellent quality then i wouldnt make your own or get a weld together job, a poorly welded cage is prob more dangerous than no cage at all
over_head_cam Posted March 1, 2009 Report Posted March 1, 2009 unless your welding is excellent quality then i wouldnt make your own or get a weld together job, a poorly welded cage is prob more dangerous than no cage at all I'd agree with that. The last thing you want is bit's of tube wanging around in the motor in a smash
mk3tina Posted March 1, 2009 Author Report Posted March 1, 2009 oh yes i do know my welding must be up to scratch, and i do beleive it is, done a cage before and a few full restos so i have no problems with it.
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