mightymike
mightymike Reader
1/4/15 3:59 p.m.

The Capri project is still ongoing. I am "restoring" my 1977 Capri, former SCCA Improved Touring car to vintage race.

The next big step is paint and body, but before I do that I'd like to get a knowledgeable opinion about about the current roll cage. I'd like to add some bars that were not allowed for Improved Toruing to further stiffen the hatchback, but someone suggested that the existing cage and welds might not satisfy a tech inspection.

Above all, I want a safe roll cage.

The Capri is immobile (engine out, etc). If anyone near me has a background in tech inspection would be willing to stop by the Shop of Good Intentions and render their opinion on my current roll cage, I would be very grateful. I'd be happy to treat them to lunch, pay for their gas and time, etc.

As far as what sanctioning organization I plan to race under, it would most likely be VDCA and HSR.

Any input is appreciated!

tr8todd
tr8todd HalfDork
1/4/15 4:16 p.m.

SCCA usually schedules early season tech sessions so everybody doesn't show up at the first event looking for an annual tech. Check with your local SCCA chapter.

Dusterbd13
Dusterbd13 SuperDork
1/4/15 5:41 p.m.

David farmer in concord is the only guy I'd trust around here.

mightymike
mightymike Reader
1/4/15 6:51 p.m.

In reply to tr8todd:

Thanks tr8todd, I just sent a message to the tech guy listed on the SCCA-CCR website.

mightymike
mightymike Reader
1/4/15 6:52 p.m.

In reply to Dusterbd13:

Do you have his contact info?

Dusterbd13
Dusterbd13 SuperDork
1/4/15 6:59 p.m.

(704) 699-2839

That's the number i have for him. Tell him Michael Crawford sent you.

amg_rx7
amg_rx7 Dork
1/4/15 7:59 p.m.

Most SCCA regions typically has 'traveling' techs for this reason. You typically pay the tech guy for his mileage in traveling to you and he checks things out. Alternatively, you can sometimes go to them - which is what I did with my Spec Miata.

glueguy
glueguy GRM+ Memberand HalfDork
1/4/15 10:51 p.m.

Try Steven Rankins at 42Autosport just over the border in SC - Rock Hill maybe?

chili_head
chili_head New Reader
1/4/15 10:58 p.m.

42 is in Concord now. Church Street

wbjones
wbjones MegaDork
1/5/15 6:23 a.m.

recommend both/either Rankins or Farmer …both good guys

mightymike
mightymike Reader
1/5/15 7:34 a.m.

Thank you for the leads everyone.

I have also received a reply from a SVRA member with some recommendations.

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