New Cage for Me [Archive] - Richmond Jeepers Online Community

jbailey

11-11-2008, 10:32 AM

I started the new cage for my CJ over the weekend. I had hoped to make more pregress last noght but my liner on my mig gun gave up on me, so I'll be out today picking up a new one. I'll post some better pic's later tonight.

This cage should be more family friendly than "extreme". I was looking to gain 3-point seat belts in the back and a little more clearance at the B-post. I will be copying a bit of what I did on Jay's cage just for style points though.

Any input would be welcome....
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h72/johnbailey_photo/newcage.jpg

Seth

11-11-2008, 10:59 AM

Sucks.

Benz0

11-11-2008, 11:07 AM

needs more triangulation :flipoff:

jbailey

11-11-2008, 11:15 AM

rough crowd!

Seth

11-11-2008, 11:18 AM

Considering its trail usage, I'd imagine you could get away with a hula hoop and some duck tape...

jbailey

11-11-2008, 11:23 AM

LOL yes yes I am just a poser who likes to build stuff that looks "COOL" LOL

Seth

11-11-2008, 11:52 AM

Yes, we know...

littlejohn

11-11-2008, 02:30 PM

I think you should finish that up, take it out of your CJ, and then walk it up to the front of your shop to be installed it into mine :)

Looks Great!!!

jbailey

11-11-2008, 03:07 PM

Well John,,,,, Money talks:drool:

MACK

11-11-2008, 07:09 PM

Dear Santa,

I want a bender for Christmas!:agree:

Sincerely,
Mack

jbailey

11-11-2008, 11:50 PM

bender is cheap,, the dies is were they get ya:banghead:

WildTurkeycj8

11-12-2008, 12:08 AM

I think you need to replace that yellow household string with at least some 1/4" poly rope...no way that's gonna hold up in a rollover...:flipoff:

Other than that, it looks GREAT!!!

jbailey

11-13-2008, 05:50 PM

progress today! Not done but closer!!! lots of details left, but heavy work is done.
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h72/johnbailey_photo/IMG_7265.jpg
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h72/johnbailey_photo/IMG_7264.jpg
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h72/johnbailey_photo/IMG_7266.jpg
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h72/johnbailey_photo/IMG_7267.jpg

Ace4wd

11-13-2008, 06:58 PM

Nice.

jbailey

11-13-2008, 07:49 PM

Thanks! I've got A LOT of details left but at least that major fab is over. Only have about 8 hours in it. would be less if I were shorter. I did 3 different diaginals over the front passenger area and all were a problem either to my head or the seats folding forward or something. So I ended up back with the simple spreaders. I guess i can put my radios back up there now...LOL

Benz0

11-13-2008, 09:34 PM

Nice work!

/shop envy

soacj

11-14-2008, 01:40 PM

Only have about 8 hours in it. would be less if I were shorter.

Quick work--Look's great.

jbailey

11-14-2008, 07:50 PM

Got some welding in today. still need to make the seatbelt attachment pieces but so far I'm pleased..:boink:
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h72/johnbailey_photo/IMG_7270.jpg
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h72/johnbailey_photo/IMG_7269.jpg
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h72/johnbailey_photo/IMG_7273.jpg

WildTurkeycj8

11-14-2008, 09:36 PM

how much does that weigh, and roughly how much $ in material did it take to make it? (if you don't mind me asking)

jbailey

11-14-2008, 09:55 PM

took little over 60' of tube so depends on current price. i paid 4.25 per foot. the plate steel I had already. The 1x3 tube for the gussets cost me $35 (I bought a 6' piece). Next will be paint just regular old spray bomb gloss black. Welding wire/gas and flap discs(2).

Material alone if I had to buy it all,,,,I would guess $400 to $500.

As to the wieght,,, I can pick it up by myself and move it around so under 200#. I would guess somewhere in the 125-150# range ,,, Maybe?

Don't forget the tools it takes, and the shop, soooo add another $30k:agree:

86CJ7

11-15-2008, 01:43 PM

Lookin good, we might have to talk. i would like to put a better cage in my cj and possibly have some tube fenders made

jbailey

11-15-2008, 02:58 PM

pm me anytime:bigok:

Seth

11-16-2008, 08:12 AM

Can I pm you anytime??

Seth (great job.)

jbailey

11-16-2008, 08:30 AM

NO!

MACK

11-16-2008, 04:29 PM

What type and size tubing did you use?

Seth

11-16-2008, 04:41 PM

Its 1.75" .120 wall DOM. I'm just that good....

MACK

11-16-2008, 04:46 PM

Yeah, you really need to come out of that shell and stop being so modest.

jbailey

11-16-2008, 05:14 PM

yes Seth is right. 1.75X 0.120

Seth

11-16-2008, 06:06 PM

Yeah, you really need to come out of that shell and stop being so modest.

'Zactly. Not everyone can drive a bone stock JK with a car seat.

jbailey

11-18-2008, 10:09 AM

Since mother nature has turned on the freezer this week I decided to build a makeshift spraybooth inside the shop to shoot my paint on the cage.
As much as Seth wanted me to paint it the same color as the body color of the Jeep, I did not have enough of that paint to do the job. So I used the Rustoleum Gloss Black I had and shot it though my cheap spray gun. I need to touch up a few spots but the paint turned out great! I'll post some pics later today.

Seth

11-18-2008, 10:35 AM

So much for looking custom. ;)

jbailey

11-18-2008, 11:11 AM

I had the black already and not enough of the white to even come close. I did get it out and check though. When I found the can I had with less the 1/2 full of paint I decided just to go with the black. This also keeps with the black and white theme.:beer:

Ace4wd

11-18-2008, 02:42 PM

I thought it was gray ?:laser:

jbailey

11-18-2008, 03:13 PM

I have gotten tired of explaining so I have give in to everyone calling it white. But yes it is actually ford grey. as is 8N ford tractor. LOL

MACK

11-21-2008, 06:45 AM

Any new pictures? This is the only interesting thread that's been on here in a while.:tard:

jbailey

11-21-2008, 06:51 PM

new pics
Spray booth
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h72/johnbailey_photo/IMG_7276.jpg
Shiny new paint
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h72/johnbailey_photo/IMG_7279.jpg
side
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h72/johnbailey_photo/IMG_7284.jpg
another
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h72/johnbailey_photo/IMG_7283.jpg

Just gotta finish bolting in and tying it all together.

86CJ7

11-21-2008, 07:02 PM

lookin good

MACK

11-21-2008, 07:10 PM

I like the black. :cheers:

MACK

11-21-2008, 07:12 PM

Did you ventilate that spray both or did you just get HIGH HIGH HIGH?

86CJ7

11-21-2008, 07:30 PM

What Mike is asking is. Can he come and get HIGH in the paint booth next time. :flipoff:

jbailey

11-21-2008, 08:28 PM

I put on my respirator sprayed the paint and walked out until the next morning. The shop smells wonderful. imaging kerosene heater+paint fumes= stinky LOL The shop is not air tight enough for me to worry about :blowup: but it does smell pretty good.

Seth

11-21-2008, 11:27 PM

Looks great. Did you recheck the soft top??

Ace4wd

11-22-2008, 01:01 AM

:benz0:

jbailey

11-22-2008, 08:51 AM

not yet :lmao: But I checked before so it'll be OK I think LOL

86CJ7

11-22-2008, 09:30 AM

damn, looks like the cj will have a new home and get some (a lot) work done. we can talk about a revolving account.....LOL