cagebuilder guys.. ????

Epik · Post by **Epik** » Thu May 21, 2009 10:39 am

question for you. i'm getting ready to do the gusset plates on my cage, measured and drew them out..made cardboard templates..etc..

i need to buy the steel for them, but what gauge thickness?? i'm thinking 1/16" thick should be plenty.. is there a better choice? what does YOUR car have??

P.Haire · Post by **P.Haire** » Thu May 21, 2009 11:42 am

i would match the thickness of my tubing. that is just me.

Epik · Post by **Epik** » Thu May 21, 2009 11:49 am

i'm using 1.75" .095" wall DOM.. but interesting thought.

AFSil80 · Post by **AFSil80** » Thu May 21, 2009 1:02 pm

IIRC, we used 1/8" gussets when doing parachute mounts, etc.

I'll check and see what our chassis guy recommends.

charlie · Post by **charlie** » Thu May 21, 2009 1:04 pm

have you tried spinach?

Epik · Post by **Epik** » Thu May 21, 2009 1:11 pm

yes, i like it but only raw and leafy in salad. cooked slimy spinach FTL

charlie · Post by **charlie** » Thu May 21, 2009 1:14 pm

glws

down_shift · Post by **down_shift** » Thu May 21, 2009 1:14 pm

for gusstes you have to use frozen. try bluebird brand.

eVox · Post by **eVox** » Thu May 28, 2009 10:11 pm

1/8" or 3/16" for gussets. cages are usually 1.75" .095 or .120 wall. keep the cage clear of possible places it may hit a human head, especially if you are going to street drive the car without a helmet (which isn't too bright)

if you dont know how to weld, do plenty of practice FOERST

Greg · Post by **Greg** » Thu May 28, 2009 10:19 pm

cardboard and duct tape

Epik · Post by **Epik** » Fri May 29, 2009 11:23 pm

eVox wrote:1/8" or 3/16" for gussets. cages are usually 1.75" .095 or .120 wall. keep the cage clear of possible places it may hit a human head, especially if you are going to street drive the car without a helmet (which isn't too bright)

if you dont know how to weld, do plenty of practice FOERST

cage has been done, i built it, welded it, and i dont drive on the street.

i ended up using 16ga. steel plates...oh well, it does the job fine. God willing i'll never need the strength.