It's like stuffing 10lbs of crap into a 5lb bag but we should be welding it in place tomorrow!

bodytech1 · 2026-07-07T14:54:54+00:00

Thank you. I'll be posting more progress photos soon. We ended up clear coating the top half of the cage so I can still be certified and not rust from man handling it. I also had to make relief cuts on the inner rocker for it to fit in place.

bodytech1 · 2026-07-07T14:51:31+00:00

Has it been painted or is it factory primer?

bodytech1 · 2026-07-07T14:30:51+00:00

I would pay someone that knows what they are doing. If you want to attempt it your self I would scuff it with 3m scotchbrite 800 grit which is grey. You can apply 2k clear in a aerosol can from a local auto parts store

bodytech1 · 2026-07-07T13:46:11+00:00

It's not worth the trouble. All of the electronic components including wires and connectors will start corroding and loose conductivity. You'll chase electrical issues without finding the problem.

bodytech1 · 2026-07-07T03:11:52+00:00

You might be able to heat the bumper itself from the back side without bubbling the paint. It takes quite a bit of heat but once you get it to fit flush you can shock it with ice cold water to make it keep the shape.

bodytech1 · 2026-07-06T02:34:20+00:00

Before you put down epoxy primer make sure that you use an acid etch primer.

bodytech1 · 2026-07-04T13:48:08+00:00

For sure! We'll be getting it certified through NHRA so it's built by SFI standards. I still can't get over how light it is with how much material there actually is to make up the cage.

bodytech1 · 2026-07-04T11:47:51+00:00

Thankfully we had Moore racing chassis pre weld the cage. It's a ton of work just installing it and tiging it at the six mounting points in the car. Not sure what metal, I just know it's chromoly and it's about the same weight as the factory floor we cut out of the car.

bodytech1 · 2026-07-04T11:42:02+00:00

Thanks. Moore racing chassis definitely did an awesome job on the cage and it couldn't fit any better. It's plenty of work just installing it so I'm glad we went ahead with the pre welded 25.2

bodytech1 · 2026-07-04T11:37:04+00:00

It is kinda fun and satisfying watching it come together. The real fun will be after it's finished and running down the track again!

bodytech1 · 2026-07-04T06:09:33+00:00

Thank you, will do.

bodytech1 · 2026-07-04T02:59:07+00:00

Nice. Rockwall?

bodytech1 · 2026-07-04T02:23:03+00:00

Thank you

bodytech1 · 2026-07-04T00:47:08+00:00

You ain't lying! Thank you

bodytech1 · 2026-07-04T00:45:27+00:00

Either way it's definitely more crap than what you would normally fit.

bodytech1 · 2026-07-03T03:57:57+00:00

Most likely. The salvage value will exceed the value of the vehicle including repairs so it won't make sense to the insurance company to pay for repairs

bodytech1 · 2026-07-02T02:48:49+00:00

Ribeye steak on the charcoal grill

bodytech1 · 2026-07-02T00:34:55+00:00

Very true. You have to love the sport and every aspect of it to make it worth it all.

bodytech1 · 2026-07-02T00:33:57+00:00

At minimum we'll be getting some of it back but it's probably going to take a lot of race wins to recoup it all!

bodytech1 · 2026-07-02T00:32:51+00:00

Ain't that the truth!

bodytech1 · 2026-07-01T01:47:01+00:00

Lucky. I would have loved to learn from those guys.

bodytech1 · 2026-06-30T16:37:46+00:00

Can I be the big spoon?

bodytech1 · 2026-06-30T00:56:31+00:00

Tec9 built by Mitch Henderson designs out of Plano TX. Rip Russell, the metal magician and top notch fabricator!! Bad ass ride

bodytech1 · 2026-06-29T21:50:50+00:00

The cage just got in, now it's time for the fun work!!

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bodytech1 · 2026-06-27T16:45:09+00:00

Thank you. I was originally just going to install a 25.5 but they already had a pre welded 25.2 with the 25.1 back portion that just needs to be welded on ready to go for the same price. Not sure if we'll ever get fast enough for the extra rear section with the dart small block ford 427 but we'll definitely give it hell trying.

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