[decided advantage]

Not to worry. I built a 2x3 rec steel frame tied together with an 8 point cage in a street/drag V8 Vega and it was all good, with less body flex than most(My interior never filled with tire smoke and left straight). My current plans will tie the cage into the frame and provide support to the tub. A friend that build flat track chassis has a bender that we'll be using to bend up the cage. I'm drawing on the expertise on many experts in the business, however the rule on this one is I'm doing it all myself(Mechcanical, chassis, body, electrical, etc.)

"how you just cut that tub away you dont need to worry about your roll bar being under your hard top because you will never get it straight enough to get the hard top to fit again" Honestly due to rust and someone in the past backing into a tree or something, the tub and top were both far from square but I'll take that challenge. Admittedly finding a source for accurate dimensions has slowed work so far. This poor truck offered few hints. Just so you know the top and doors will be fit (and adjusted I'm sure) on the tubing frame before the quarters and floor are installed on it.

I'm waiting to finish the back third before I finalize the supports and mounting to move the gas tank under the floor.

"If you re-read Decided Advantage original post, you will understand. Starting with a safe base vehicle to build from is crucial. Nobody is bashing anybody, just letting them know to start with the end in mind and build a safe base vehicle."

Absolutely!! I've learned tons reading this forum, every build and thread has new information and ideas. I enjoy and have learned from them all. Safety is important to me. The locals in the know are questioning me on the weight of this creation rather than safety conncerns.


Not to say I won't have to sort out some issues. But I'll learn from them.

Actually I have welders in my shop. It has been awhile since the Vega, so I'm using this project to polish some unused skills before I jump into a prostreet Corvette project that must be perfect.

I have left out lots of details. Just thought I'd provide some teasers.

Now All I have to do is find a spot in the shop for it.