Cage fitting P3 & subframe

With the majority of the cage in place I set about adding a B-pillar support and also started to polish the frame and smooth out the welds so that the profiles blend together without compromising the welds.

With the frame coming together I decided to take some time away from the grinder and spend some time working on the seat frame to allow the new style of seats to mount to the runners. Once the box section was cut and placed onto the frame I tack welded the across bars in which fits the seats perfectly so this is ready for the belt bolts. With the frame in I had to cut and change the position of the handle for sliding the seat, it was taken from the side and move to the centre with a angle change.

Cage fitting P2

Glad to be back working on the car after taking some time off to get on with other projects, I have decided to get the project moving and put the car back together

With the main hoop in place and the two sides attached, I notched and added a cross bar, originally I did plan to have 2 bars but have re-arranged the layout of the cage

With the cross bar tacked into place I then placed the seats in to give the needed height for the harness bar, the top harness bar is to be attached in to the main hoop, this was notched and placed into the main hoop

With the top harness bar in the car the lower harness bar was then added

With all the bars in place I stared to fully weld the cage starting at the top and will continue welding next time I am working on the car.


I am pleased with the outcome of the cage and so far have only been trapped between the cage once as I crawl through to weld.



With the bars in place I then put the seats back in to ensure that both them and myself fitted with no issues. Once I have made the seat runners and I am happy with the seat height I will be re-trimming the seats to match the planned interior.