These days, just about every car sent out for wheel-to-wheel combat must sport a roll cage. While simple in concept, the execution of turning straight pipes into a safe, sound structure takes some finesse and engineering.
Autopower Industries has been constructing roll bars for 35 years. Experienc…
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gumby (Forum Supporter) said:*tube
And I hope it's dom vs erw.
Autopower cages are DOM.
I have one in my Datsun; it was a good platform, we used the stock U-Weld kits and then added gussets.
I would like to submit to the Staff Writer that the huge power hacksaw in this case is what's called a horizontal bandsaw. 
I'm a sucker for anything 'how its made'-ish so this was cool. I'm always super interested in small scale manufacturing, the kind that gets done by a handful of skilled people and isn't 90% automated yet.
great article.I have an Autopower rollbar in my MK2 Cortina.Modified the diagonal to go to right rear corner.Plus put a strap between main hoop and B pillar on both sides.This helps to tighten up the shell flex.Had a 1978 VW MK1 Golf/Rabbit with a Safety Devices roll cage.Really made the car stiff.
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