I'm getting ready to do a cage in an ITB Pinto and have run into a slight problem on the rear hoop braces. The factory package/speaker tray is in the way of the desired line of the rear hoop braces.

Regarding the rear braces, ITCS 10.4 (p19) states "Such rear braces may pass through any mandatory or optional bulkhead or panel separating the driver/passenger compartment from the trunk/cargo area/fuel tank/fuel cell area, provided the bulkhead is sealed around said cage braces."

I read the "or panel" to mean that I can cut the package tray to run the braces through as long as they're sealed back up.

What is the IT.com gallary's take on this while I wait for a reply from Topeka?

In the meantime, I've planned on running through the speaker hole which is about 1.5"-2" off of the desired line, but still workable.

I'll have pics tomorrow if anyone can't picture what I'm talking about.

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Scott Rhea
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it's how you build it

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