Roll cage kit?

Robert Simpson · 07-16-2016, 10:21 PM

I would like to ask you guys if you have any experience with a CM full cage kits for a Gen 1 Camaro? If so which company would you recommend? Looking to upgrade what I got and want to go with a full CM cage for a 69 stocker.

Thanks

mike britt · 07-17-2016, 07:50 AM

Hard to beat S&W but A.R.T. Is in your area, Clearwater. I just used one of there's and it was a nice piece.

Alan Roehrich · 07-17-2016, 09:11 AM

I have had pretty decent success with Chassis Engineering. However, none of the kits fits as tight, works as well, or leaves as much room as a custom bent installation. Pre bent kits are a "one size fits all" thing for the "average installer", so compromises and sacrifices are made.

MR DERBY CITY · 07-17-2016, 10:01 AM

Robert, you need to take a little ride up north and let Jimmy Parker do the installation. Trust me , you won't be sorry.....

FireSale · 07-18-2016, 01:33 AM

I put a cage from S and W in my 68 Mustang coupe and couldn't get the front down bars to fit right. I ordered a roll bar conversion kit from Chris Alstons Chassisworks and the fit was perfect to the front door pillars.. Look at the link at the end of this post. Pick the style you want and click on the Add to Cart button. It will take you to a detailed order page where you can just about custom fit your car.

https://www.cachassisworks.com/c-163...drag-race.aspx

Dale

Robert Simpson · 07-19-2016, 01:18 PM

Thank you for all the help and suggestions. Does anyone have Jimmy Parkers E-mail or contact #? Thanks again.

goinbroke2 · 07-20-2016, 07:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alan Roehrich

I have had pretty decent success with Chassis Engineering. However, none of the kits fits as tight, works as well, or leaves as much room as a custom bent installation. Pre bent kits are a "one size fits all" thing for the "average installer", so compromises and sacrifices are made.

X2 kits are a good starting point, but if you want a pro look then they need to be installed by somebody with a tube bender to custom fit everything. One other note, most "kits" do not have enough gussets (especially if your bending the tubes to fit better) and I end up making more which is simple but time consuming.

07-16-2016, 10:21 PM	#1
Robert Simpson Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 803 Likes: 6 Liked 20 Times in 12 Posts	Roll cage kit? I would like to ask you guys if you have any experience with a CM full cage kits for a Gen 1 Camaro? If so which company would you recommend? Looking to upgrade what I got and want to go with a full CM cage for a 69 stocker. Thanks

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mike britt Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Italy, Texas Posts: 141 Likes: 203 Liked 43 Times in 19 Posts	Re: Roll cage kit? Hard to beat S&W but A.R.T. Is in your area, Clearwater. I just used one of there's and it was a nice piece.

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Alan Roehrich VIP Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Murfreesboro TN Posts: 4,910 Likes: 993 Liked 1,032 Times in 270 Posts	Re: Roll cage kit? I have had pretty decent success with Chassis Engineering. However, none of the kits fits as tight, works as well, or leaves as much room as a custom bent installation. Pre bent kits are a "one size fits all" thing for the "average installer", so compromises and sacrifices are made. __________________ Alan Roehrich 212A G/S

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MR DERBY CITY VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Derby City, USA Posts: 3,316 Likes: 855 Liked 6,587 Times in 1,281 Posts	Re: Roll cage kit? Robert, you need to take a little ride up north and let Jimmy Parker do the installation. Trust me , you won't be sorry.....

07-18-2016, 01:33 AM	#5
FireSale VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Lakewood Washington Posts: 1,407 Likes: 29 Liked 236 Times in 127 Posts	Re: Roll cage kit? I put a cage from S and W in my 68 Mustang coupe and couldn't get the front down bars to fit right. I ordered a roll bar conversion kit from Chris Alstons Chassisworks and the fit was perfect to the front door pillars.. Look at the link at the end of this post. Pick the style you want and click on the Add to Cart button. It will take you to a detailed order page where you can just about custom fit your car. https://www.cachassisworks.com/c-163...drag-race.aspx Dale __________________ Dale Shearon 68 Mustang 6394

07-19-2016, 01:18 PM	#6
Robert Simpson Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 803 Likes: 6 Liked 20 Times in 12 Posts	Re: Roll cage kit? Thank you for all the help and suggestions. Does anyone have Jimmy Parkers E-mail or contact #? Thanks again.