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      05-08-2018, 10:29 PM   #11
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I chose to fabricate some nesting angles from 4130 0.100" chrome-moly sheet, tig welded. The geometry is a bit of a challenge given that the angle isn't 90° and the vertical surface isn't flat.

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The angles ensure that any vertical load is transfered into a wide length of the bulkhead vertical skin. A shim is necessary though to maintain a level mounting plane for the roll bar foot.

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Here is the top view of the LH foot installation.

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And here is the bottom view.

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RH side is similar up top.

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But the bottom is simpler in the absence of fuel lines.

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I put the rear seat bottom back in just to provide a finished appearance, but the rear seat backs will remain removed.

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Here is a look with the driver's seat installed.

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I want to do this exactly, except with a sparco evo seat
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