Safety isn’t an accident

 

We have a company that is single-minded in our passion for racing and performance and so safety is our daily religion.  As racers we understand the importance of building safe designs.  Among other things, safety is a combination of good engineering, correct materials, and careful construction. 

 

The Hot Rod is not a faithful replica of the original cars with respect to safety, rather it is a far stronger and safer design.  We’ve added modern safety features that the original cars lacked.
 
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3”Simpson brand, full racing H-harness for driver and passenger.
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Fuel tank mounted within frame perimeter with fuel pump impact shut-off.
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Triangular style side impact bars and frame mounted doors.
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Driveshaft safety loops.
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2” OD, .120” wall, mandrel bent, frame-mounted roll bars for driver and passenger
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Energy absorbing tubular steel frame and aluminum chassis panels.
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Manufacturing controls that maintain high degree of consistency in welding and fabrication.
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Cockpit steel surround structure.
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Vintage components that are individually FMVSS compliant (ie. lighting, carpets, seating material, safety glass etc)
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Low vehicle center of gravity and balanced weight distribution. 
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Acceleration, turning and stopping abilities above almost any current production vehicle. 


In the world of hot rods, customs and kits we stand miles above the crowd and it’s in great part due to our steadfast commitment to racing development and safety.  It’s also because all of us share a deep love and concern for all the people who may ride in a Factory Five.  That includes our families, friends and customers.