68 SS Chevelle stocker questions

Greg Reimer 7376 · 11-28-2019, 10:37 AM

In retrospect, it would have been easier for me if I would have taken the drivers door off. The front end sheet metal on this car all had to be replaced anyway, the door hinge bolts were all exposed and easily accessible. If I did another car, that is what I would have done.A unit body car, such as a earlier Nova, a Mustang, a Fairlane,a Road Runner, etc. still has to be double plated, one plate above the floor backed up by one below the floor, that seems to be legal, but I've never built a Camaro or a 68 on up Nova. The subframe connectors would have to be welded in some way, and that would provide a secure enough mounting point for the roll bar, but the best way to verify an installation is to see and look at another car that is already done. Having the door off would facilitate a lot easier installation of the bar assembly. Another woulda, coulda,shoulda that we all learn as we go along. Just make sure it's all legal. Rule book in one hand, cut off saw and welding rig in the other. About two years after my Chevelle was done, we went to Irwindale for a test and tune, and the tech guy didn't think my installation was right. He had his rulebook in hand, I called his attention to General Regulations 4:10-Roll bars can be bolted in, and 4:11- Roll cages must be welded to frame. I explained that I had raced at Bakersfield, Fontana, Vegas, and the Winternationals at Pomona and the tech guys never disputed anything. He backed down and let us in without any further argument. Best wishes with your projects!

11-28-2019, 10:37 AM	#14
Greg Reimer 7376 VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora,Calif. Posts: 1,135 Likes: 172 Liked 705 Times in 219 Posts	Re: 68 SS Chevelle stocker questions In retrospect, it would have been easier for me if I would have taken the drivers door off. The front end sheet metal on this car all had to be replaced anyway, the door hinge bolts were all exposed and easily accessible. If I did another car, that is what I would have done.A unit body car, such as a earlier Nova, a Mustang, a Fairlane,a Road Runner, etc. still has to be double plated, one plate above the floor backed up by one below the floor, that seems to be legal, but I've never built a Camaro or a 68 on up Nova. The subframe connectors would have to be welded in some way, and that would provide a secure enough mounting point for the roll bar, but the best way to verify an installation is to see and look at another car that is already done. Having the door off would facilitate a lot easier installation of the bar assembly. Another woulda, coulda,shoulda that we all learn as we go along. Just make sure it's all legal. Rule book in one hand, cut off saw and welding rig in the other. About two years after my Chevelle was done, we went to Irwindale for a test and tune, and the tech guy didn't think my installation was right. He had his rulebook in hand, I called his attention to General Regulations 4:10-Roll bars can be bolted in, and 4:11- Roll cages must be welded to frame. I explained that I had raced at Bakersfield, Fontana, Vegas, and the Winternationals at Pomona and the tech guys never disputed anything. He backed down and let us in without any further argument. Best wishes with your projects!