Thursday, October 18, 2012

Classic Jeep Tours Bronco Cage Make Over


Ed Quihuis owner/ driver of Arizona Classic Jeep Tours stopped by to see about giving this Bronco of his a new  look. Ed didn't like how the old roll cage was so high in the rear. He also mentioned that when his guests sit in the rear of the truck they had to crouch down to see under the canvas. Seeing is how he is running a touring company that completely defeats the point.  So that will way heavy on the design of the new cage.



Removal of the previous cage and prep work for new cage.






The new cage is completed using 1.750" x .120" American steel, notched and MIG welded together. The cage is held anchored to the truck by grade 8 hardware. The new cage has been increased from the original  4 point style  to a new 7 point setup. The increase in mounting points will help make the cage much stronger  which in return makes it safer for all the passengers in fact a roll over situation where to occur. A good piece of mind to have when one is out on a weekend  tour of the GREAT OUTDOORS of ARIZONA. The height of the cage has come down, but the viewing windows have been increased to allow for a better experience for the guests. By bringing down the overall height of cage it changes the trucks center of gravity for the better. This change will help give the truck better traction as well as added stability in the handling of the vehicle while tackling those obstacles out on the unbeaten path. All that is left is the paint which Ed got handled over at Space Age Paint and a new canvas molded to fit.   Thanks for the support Ed and we will see you out on the trials.

FOR ALL YOUR FABRICATION NEEDS:
BROCK DUNLOP
602-515-2285
BROCK@DUNLOPCUSTOMS.COM

ED QUIHUIS
480-786-9198
AZClassicjeep@aol.com
Tell him Brock sent you.