Sometimes it’s worth going the extra step or two to properly build your ride. Others may look on with puzzled expressions while you work on your pride and joy, but if they can’t see the genius in your vision, then that’s their fault, not yours. In this case, this 1979 Plymouth Volaré Roadrunner is a former Pro Street car that is going from a fairground cruiser to a very serious piece. Among other things, the K-frame front suspension was ditched for a simple and lighter A-arm setup, tons of fiberglass body parts are going to take the place of factory steel, and a 416ci stroker with W2 heads will power the beast. While it isn’t completely clear what the plans are for the Roadrunner, what is clear is that the owner isn’t screwing around with the ‘cage, because this is the first time I’ve ever seen someone lop the top off of a Volaré to weld the cage in.
Take your best shot at this one. Was this vindictiveness directed towards some aggressive tech inspector? Is this insanity with a welder? Let us know in the comments below!
(Courtesy: forfmjbodiesonly.com)
D’oh – maybe I added too much fertilizer to my grow your own roll cage kit!
Holy shit that better be certified for EVERY sanctioning body. I understand the thought process though. I considered doing the same thing when helping my friend put a cage in his Scirocco. It ended up being about 4″ shorter than planned, it got in there though.
Did this on a buddies Toyota rock crawler. Hardest part was reattaching the roof to match the wrinkled cab.
Hmm there are easier way’s to do this but each to his own .
After installing several roll cages with the roof on, this makes perfect sense.
?? dirt trackers have done this for years….kinda makes it a whole easier & no biggie to finish off if you’re a component body man
normally you’ll cut some holes in the floor and drop the cage where you can weld over the top. but… whatever?
Maybe a sweet Pro Street convertible..