Fair Price For Roll Cage??

njk53 · 03-26-2008, 10:40 AM

My brother and I are going to run a K/SA Chevelle Wagon. The car currently has a 6 point cage made of mild steel. We don't like the way it was put in and the way it was welded in was marginal at best.

We would like to replace the current cage with a 6 point chrome moly unit and my question is what do you guys think is a fair price for material and installation?

Robbie Draughon · 03-26-2008, 11:27 AM

We usually charge around $850 for a 6 point and $1600 for a 10point in moly depending on the application.

Bob Pagano · 03-26-2008, 12:04 PM

Forget the price, look at Woodro's car. After walking away from a roll over you will be glad you paid over a grand for a good cage. Its the person who says that wont happen to me that gets hurt when a mis-hap happens and it dose not have to be your fault either. Good place to spend a few extra bucks.

Bill Belden · 03-26-2008, 12:45 PM

S&W makes a real good kit, had one in my old car, hoop fit perfect and very little trimming on the bars

Woodro Josey · 03-26-2008, 01:12 PM

Bob you are so right, and guys tighten those belts and Harnesses, i always tighten mine and i am so glad i did!

Dick Butler · 03-26-2008, 01:52 PM

Woodro, Even better. People shouldnt be popping off the belts or removing the helmet in the lights anymore either....When you are stopped on the return road at the scales is a great time to remove the safety equipment....
Dick

H.A.A.C. Racing · 03-26-2008, 08:08 PM

I get 150 a point for D.O.M. mild steal custom bent per point, and 250 for chrome moly, also custom bent per point.

Joe Martens · 03-26-2008, 09:01 PM

If you're looking for a shop, Mike Pustelney from MPR is the man. His work is second to none, period.
810-798-8998. MPRracecars.com

Ross Family Racing · 03-28-2008, 01:31 PM

Just had Pat Kronenbitter at PK Race Cars in the Columbus, Ohio area put a moly bar with a swingout side bar in my 'Cuda. Cost was $1200. Top notch work with a way cool side bar install.
Jeff Ross

njk53 · 03-28-2008, 09:10 PM

Thanks to all who replied. My brother and I are relatively new to the stock eliminator ranks and just wanted to get an idea of the cost to get a baseline, money is not and will not be an issue with the new roll bar. By no means are we going to skimp on the price for a safety item that is so vital. That is why we wanted to replace it in the first place. The bar notches were cut irregular, the interface to the frame was poorly aligned, and the welds were terrible. I told my brother just by looking at it made me very uncomfortable. I don't want to have the roof cave in on me or get speared by a dislodged bar if something really were to happen. Thanks again guys.

03-26-2008, 10:40 AM	#1
njk53 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: East China, MI Posts: 504 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Fair Price For Roll Cage?? My brother and I are going to run a K/SA Chevelle Wagon. The car currently has a 6 point cage made of mild steel. We don't like the way it was put in and the way it was welded in was marginal at best. We would like to replace the current cage with a 6 point chrome moly unit and my question is what do you guys think is a fair price for material and installation?

03-26-2008, 11:27 AM	#2
Robbie Draughon Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Fayetteville, NC Posts: 76 Likes: 14 Liked 28 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Fair Price For Roll Cage?? We usually charge around $850 for a 6 point and $1600 for a 10point in moly depending on the application. __________________ SS/AM 2917

03-26-2008, 12:04 PM	#3
Bob Pagano VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: New Holland, PA Mooresville,NC Posts: 1,163 Likes: 236 Liked 16 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Fair Price For Roll Cage?? Forget the price, look at Woodro's car. After walking away from a roll over you will be glad you paid over a grand for a good cage. Its the person who says that wont happen to me that gets hurt when a mis-hap happens and it dose not have to be your fault either. Good place to spend a few extra bucks. __________________ Bob Pagano A/SA

03-26-2008, 12:45 PM	#4
Bill Belden Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: York, PA Posts: 241 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Fair Price For Roll Cage?? S&W makes a real good kit, had one in my old car, hoop fit perfect and very little trimming on the bars __________________ Bill Belden Retired Stock Eliminator [emailSTK1100@comcast.net[/email]

03-26-2008, 01:12 PM	#5
Woodro Josey Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 805 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 1 Post	Re: Fair Price For Roll Cage?? Bob you are so right, and guys tighten those belts and Harnesses, i always tighten mine and i am so glad i did! __________________ Woodro Josey 2002 STK

03-26-2008, 01:52 PM	#6
Dick Butler VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Richmond Indiana Posts: 1,196 Likes: 5 Liked 32 Times in 19 Posts	Re: Fair Price For Roll Cage?? Woodro, Even better. People shouldnt be popping off the belts or removing the helmet in the lights anymore either....When you are stopped on the return road at the scales is a great time to remove the safety equipment.... Dick

03-26-2008, 08:08 PM	#7
H.A.A.C. Racing Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 320 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Fair Price For Roll Cage?? I get 150 a point for D.O.M. mild steal custom bent per point, and 250 for chrome moly, also custom bent per point.

03-26-2008, 09:01 PM	#8
Joe Martens Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: North Olmsted, Ohio Posts: 787 Likes: 622 Liked 196 Times in 69 Posts	Re: Fair Price For Roll Cage?? If you're looking for a shop, Mike Pustelney from MPR is the man. His work is second to none, period. 810-798-8998. MPRracecars.com __________________ Joe Martens AA/Stock 3969

03-28-2008, 01:31 PM	#9
Ross Family Racing Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: St.Clairsville, Ohio Posts: 459 Likes: 0 Liked 51 Times in 14 Posts	Re: Fair Price For Roll Cage?? Just had Pat Kronenbitter at PK Race Cars in the Columbus, Ohio area put a moly bar with a swingout side bar in my 'Cuda. Cost was $1200. Top notch work with a way cool side bar install. Jeff Ross

03-28-2008, 09:10 PM	#10
njk53 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: East China, MI Posts: 504 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Fair Price For Roll Cage?? Thanks to all who replied. My brother and I are relatively new to the stock eliminator ranks and just wanted to get an idea of the cost to get a baseline, money is not and will not be an issue with the new roll bar. By no means are we going to skimp on the price for a safety item that is so vital. That is why we wanted to replace it in the first place. The bar notches were cut irregular, the interface to the frame was poorly aligned, and the welds were terrible. I told my brother just by looking at it made me very uncomfortable. I don't want to have the roof cave in on me or get speared by a dislodged bar if something really were to happen. Thanks again guys.