bending tubing?

[madmak95]

Me and a bud are starting a new prodject. A T roadster drag car. Its not a HA/GR car , but is similar to these type of frames.So my question is how do you all bend your tubeing for the roll cages? With a hyd. jack bender? Also , picture of cages would be nice for referances. Thanks James

[bobw]

I borrowed a JD2 (squared) bender. It worked very well. Too expensive for a single project though. Suggest you get a NHRA rule book to be sure your cage will pass tech. Good luck with your project.

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Me and a bud are starting a new prodject. A T roadster drag car. Its not a HA/GR car , but is similar to these type of frames.So my question is how do you all bend your tubeing for the roll cages? With a hyd. jack bender? Also , picture of cages would be nice for referances. Thanks James

I can't find it in the HAMB archives anymore but Sam Strube's ( SamIAm (http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/member.php?u=13)) BFD has to be a good reference starting point .

http://www.hotrod.com/featuredvehicles/113_0506_wednesday_night_special/index.html

[Mr. Mac]

It might be easier and cheaper for you to buy tubing already cut and bent.I bought a funny car cage for my 27 and it was pretty easy.
Any race car chassis builder like Alderson or S&W can help you.
Sorry guys for taking your HA/GR thread.

[madmak95]

It might be easier and cheaper for you to buy tubing already cut and bent.I bought a funny car cage for my 27 and it was pretty easy.
Any race car chassis builder like Alderson or S&W can help you.
Sorry guys for taking your HA/GR thread.


did u weld it up yourself? did u build your frame and buy the tube kit? who from?

[Mr. Mac]

did u weld it up yourself? did u build your frame and buy the tube kit? who from?
PM Sent, Good luck on your build.