Built for a GIANT. Cleetus McFarlands funny car cage is finished!

We have wrapped up the fabrication on ‪@CleetusM‬ Giant funny car cage and move on to the next step in the process!
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[@CJRaceCars]

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[@genemounce8302]

Yall need some neon green snap backs to match them key chain tags. I can't do purple. lol

[@seanmoody3381]

Dan the man needs his own t shirt

[@CJRaceCars]

@@seanmoody3381 😎

[@gt1man931]

That is years of experience, you can't just find that knowledge laying around. We need more guys like Dan.

[@CJRaceCars]

Facts

[@taylormeli]

I am looking to hire a guy just like Dan, I run a custom welding shop doing architectural railings & High end stairways. I’m in central Florida & willing to pay 25-35$ hourly starting out to the right person. My shop is Meli Welding Solutions, Inc. & I really am in need of a skilled craftsmen type employee. Reply to this if someone is interested, my shop is in lake county, Fl.

[@EdwardDean-z4f]

Giraffe size 🦒

[@wideslammer]

I'm not a builder -- I'm not even a welder, but I'm enjoying watching the construction of this Camaro. I only joined for this build, but I see the channel has 88 videos so I plan to go back and watch some of the other work that came out of CJ Race Cars.

[@CJRaceCars]

Appreciate the follow 💪🏻

[@baibureh8816]

95% of people that watch aren't any of those things. You don't have to be a builder to enjoy this type of video.

[@thecarbonfiberkid]

The one when they were building Justin Swanstroms Lexus and they played a joke on him that it fell off the trailer going to the powder coated is a funny one.

[@nonyabiz2777]

Me to but I’ll need to watch most content multiple times and still need to rewatch to get a understanding of the basics.

[@DjSubstain]

Hats of to Danny. Getting a giraffe to fit in that car takes a wizard. Awsome work, Danny. Piece of art is what you have made.

[@rossmagwood1381]

especially in a 60's muscle car they have lots for leg room and almost nothing for head room

[@DjSubstain]

I feel like people where shorter back in the day.

[@RubbishFPS]

@@DjSubstain Bummer, Im still short nowadays... :(

[@markdavid4773]

You can tell this is not Danny’s first rodeo and he’s a master at what he does 👍

[@MattSarafin]

I love how he gets a smirk talking about how he figures things out! He does amazing work for sure!

[@janockosgarage]

2nd rodeo.

[@nunya2445]

This is functional art.

[@nonyabiz2777]

100% the guy you wish you can work with when getting into the trade. Those old school guys need to be impressed with you before you can learn. They love the craft and only want to best to carry on the craft. A expert for sure.

[@Derpn8r73]

He's probably the highest paid guy in the shop, aside from the owner. You almost can't put a dollar figure on his level of knowledge, probably been doing it since he was a youngster. A true master of his craft.

[@aSinisterKiid]

That is absolutely the right attitude to have when it comes to safety with the driver compartment - "There's a lot of places we can save a pound, but the driver seat isn't one of them". Having a car that goes this fast is just a completely different level than a 10 sec drag car or even an 8.50 cage. The forces that unfold when one of these cars crash at 220+ are just insane and you have to account for that when you build the foundation. It's great to know you stand firm on the thicker tube as a matter of principle. This cage is a work of art.

[@kevinthomas8025]

The amount of thought and esthetic considerations for these cars is amazing, true artists at work. Never seen a full tube car build before so this is incredible to watch, great job guys.

[@olddudegrowsorganically6400]

Such a privilege to watch an old school Master Craftsman at work!!! 🙏🏆🙏🏆🙏

[@nonyabiz2777]

Agreed. I started working at 14 in early 60. Back then you had to earn the right to learn a craft from the old timers. They only would teach the guys that would continue to do good work and carry on the trade with integrity and perfection.

[@CanadianLTJunkEh]

Unreal craftsmanship! These guys party for sure!

[@CJRaceCars]

Let’s go

[@Memry-dq7ug]

*Everybody please hit subscribe, let’s get Cameron over 100k!*

[@CJRaceCars]

💪🏻

[@joelmullikin1250]

I'm surprised he isn't over that already, they gained 40k since Cletus announced the building of this car

[@simpleman2004]

I can only sub once.

[@dakotaautosales9673]

​@@joelmullikin1250 And once the Cleetus Build is over all of his bots will be gone from this channel

[@sprinklerdude1864]

I click on these so fast! Love watching this build! 👊 I know Cleetus is watching these with the biggest smile imaginable!

[@RamRacing91]

Being a fab guy, I love that you guys are walking through the process of everything. Have built 2 cars for myself for circle track and people dont understand everything that goes into a safe/fast car. Can't just slap bars in a car and think its safe.

[@BlackCoffin88]

Quality in these builds reminds me 2 sayings I like to use. “Don’t half ass 2 things, whole ass one thing.” “We always do it right, just not right now.” Respect for no corners cut.

[@CJRaceCars]

💪🏻

[@jacobjstoffer]

The attention, care and deep thought behind these builds is amazing. No detail too small, and happy to see safety being such an important consideration given the car is going to be so fast.

[@YotaakGFX]

Thanks for keeping our giraffe save! Loving these videos seeing the amount of effort go into these cars.

[@guybrandon750]

Dan is a true professional! Awesome work.

[@John_Conner222]

I've said once before here on this channel and it seemed to cause alot of controversy but the quality of engineering done at BLISTERING speed is jaw dropping to watch. Absolutely incredible and a testament to their abilities. It feels really good to see these videos come out because I had so many people tell me I was wrong about Garretts new car that he was building to replace Mullet. It's pretty much the only way forward. He was literally competing with pro mods. Now Garrett can not only compete but WIN! You all know how competitive Cleetus is. lol he will race you in ANYTHING. This car will be on the road in no time. I bet it will be done before his helicopter is finished. So cool to watch this process and to know that his competition is probably watching the build process too and thinking oh no I may have to build my own or back out lol.

[@joeplem5329]

Him getting Mullet into the 6's is a feat in itself honestly!!!

[@Not2Day117]

​@joeplem5329 not just into the 6's but DEEP into the 6's. I think he ran like 6.32 or something

[@wojecire]

I look forward to seeing more builds like this in the future too

[@TurboJohnRacing]

He makes the bending and notching sound sooooooo easy, lol..........It's stupid hard, and a true skill that not very many can do! Awesome

[@timothycarey3883]

Most people design everything in bendtech now and let a tube shark bend everything, us poor folk have to do it manually. Definately learned a few tricks for when i cage my truck and next rockcrawler.

[@54raceman]

@@timothycarey3883for the life of me I can’t figure out why they wouldn’t be here it makes no sense doing chassis this way anymore because the repeatability isn’t there and repeatability is a must with race cars

[@shawnwalden2669]

@@54raceman is there a benefit to building a cage the way their doing it over using bendtech and tube shark?

[@timothycarey3883]

@@shawnwalden2669 for this cage its probably harder cause they dont know the dimensions, they are custom fitting it to a giraffe. Hard to justify the cost of a tube shark if you arent mass producing, plus some people are scared of technology.

[@billmadison2032]

I'm so glad to see Dan working there, I learned so much about Welding and Fabrication from the older guys in my shops. I use a jumper block just like you do to locate bars on each side of posts

[@johnwelch2084]

Guarantee you Cleetus is waiting for these videos just like we are!!! And Sprinklerdude you are right he’s sitting there with a huge smile on his face!!!!

[@daryl8070]

The quality and safety built into these cars is amazing. I hope there is a young apprentice absorbing all of the knowledge in that shop. Keep the videos coming

[@justinpakarno4346]

Danny makes it look like a piece of cake, outstanding workmanship.

[@allieandbo]

A little hint was dropped on why Dan is the man..."I couldn't sleep at night if it wasn't symmetrical". Dude is OCD on how his work LOOKS. Notice the fitment at every joint you look at...that's a master craftsman right there. Mad respect.

[@54raceman]

I’ve literally cut bars out of cars others have built before and changed them because of something being unsymmetrical that didn’t need to be and driving my ocd nutz

[@Dudelumb]

Really enjoying the deep dive into fabrication details. The skills and professionalism is the best!

[@ashleyknowles4410]

As another fabricator who’s done cage work not only do I admire Danny’s work. But the fact he tells it how it is. A lot of the job is infact how it looks not how it measures. Eye gauge is on point Danny

[@GRBHERBTPUSY]

The craftsmanship of all these fellows is top-notch! You would have to have these guys all together to do this in the end..

[@jasonswift7098]

These guys are definitely master craftsmen at what they do best, welding and fabrication.

[@jessekidd9941]

That guy is a true craftsman. Top notch work and attention to detail.

[@mattchew7219]

Precision work guys!! Can't wait to see this thing ripping down the track!

[@7123]

That jig is ingenious. Great idea for bends like that. I like the fact you have the original bend lines marked, makes making that bend really simple.

[@CJRaceCars]

Helps a tonnn.

[@kab957]

I appreciate the time and intellect you are showing us. So proud to be American 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 and see serious fabrication with attention to detail. Not the easy, cheap, fast way out to max profits. True American craftmanship is superior world over. Thanks you DANNY!!!!!

[@manuelurrutia3228]

Congrats to your team for being willing to film... to talk to the audience and explain it in a way that makes sense. Forgive me if I feel like there's a stigma with some older professionals but your employees are true 100% team players and very friendly. They have a passion for what they are doing and seem to enjoy it. That's amazing. I love it. Much continued success my friend.

[@ericroberts7259]

so awesome. Getting all those bends perfect takes a master.

[@nonyabiz2777]

Perfection thank you for your time and most importantly your dedication to your craft. You clearly love your work and are experts. Nice work.

[@deckert618]

Man, you guys have built a work of art at an amazingly quick pace! Kudos!!

[@PenthousePetter]

Danny is kicking that knowledge you can't get in college. He's in a class of craftsmanship that only few people can achieve, a master at his craft. Y'all keep on keeping on, take it easy and God bless you all.

[@libertywarrior7440]

Loving this series guys. Keep up the good work. Truly amazing fabricators.

[@niceguybille]

I wish I could learn how to build chassis and cages directly from Danny. Clearly has the experience and touches on the subtle things I feel I would also consider and be concerned/bugged by. Keep the videos coming! 🙂

[@vehdynam]

This is a fantastic build series. Danny is a master , and I love his tech tips(invaluable). Many, many thanks.

[@tylerevans5543]

Why does this feel like it's moving so fast that it might be done before the end of the MONTH OF FREEDOM!!!!🎉🎉🦅 like this has been a project multiple months in the making you know what I mean.

[@mafia631]

cuz you don’t know anything

[@Ole_CornPop]

The last 10% always takes 90% of the time.

[@HurdleHelps]

I think because the actual business is building cars to make money, not build cars to make videos. As for mafia dude that is negative because he is safe behind a keyboard. Have some respect.

[@diesel7903]

@@mafia631why you gotta be a dick

[@theunhingedgamer3762]

​@@mafia631no need to be rude about it and before you come at me with "I wasn't being rude" look at your wording and think how many others will perceive that because coming in here and telling someone they know nothing the way you did will come off as you being rude

[@XxMrRoachxX]

Masters of the craft!!!

[@WidowmakerFiveSeven]

Fantastic video with great insight! Thank you for giving us a peek at an absolute master of his craft, beautiful work!

[@kylewatson6739]

Theres alot of these shops out there in the world but iv seen multiple cars that cjrc built and they have some of the best finished products getting put out the door and on tracks in the world. The super keen eye to the smallest details is what most over look and half ass but these guys are killing it!!!

[@TD3_Archery]

Dan is a Racecar wizard! 🧙‍♂️ you got a master building cars for you. So much info and enjoyable to listen too !

[@scoott111]

You are so lucky to have someone like Danny that is actually willing to be on camera and discuss exactly what he is doing 🤙

[@letsgoenduro]

doing amazing work! Thank for putting in all the work to share.

[@rudyrobbin2499]

Thank you for all of the great knowledge, cars are a passion and these guys definitely have it. I Love this “boring explanation” content.

[@MastaT_150]

I’m really enjoying the build videos. It’s always cool to learn little tips and tricks from a true master of their craft. I don’t build race cars but sometimes those bits of knowledge can still come in handy. Y’all are doing a great job!

[@chrislovett6120]

Beautiful work, that’s true craftsmanship right there. You can definitely see where the money is going

[@RubbishFPS]

Could watch this kind of fabrication for hours. Ive spent 20 years getting my custom stonework to the highest level as possible and its so cool to see it done in other professions. Thanks guys.

[@cantgoslow]

I've seen a lot of top cars and builders over the years and there is absolutely no doubt in my mind that Danny is the best chassis guy period. These CJ chassis are not just safe and functional, they are beautiful and artistic. Resale on a car built by Danny and Troy must be the best too.

[@9rjharper]

I appreciate your tubing choices around the funny cat cage.

[@joebloggs-st8gn]

Beautiful work,bravo.

[@carykennedy9467]

Awesome fabrication, you can see and here the experience

[@chrisbrowning4290]

After following this build I hope people will continue to keep up with this channel. Respect and knowledge to this build is great.

[@CJRaceCars]

Hopefully we can keep it going 🙏🏻💪🏻

[@sleepystee]

Crushing it on the build and videos

[@mitto4504]

12:05 “It turned out good. It turned out real good. “ It sure did Mate 👍 your satisfaction is hard earned. Elite and clean cage work. Enjoy the build, can’t wait to see Cleet rip 6.0001 ten times in a row 😆.

[@garretcothern1927]

Really enjoying these videos! Before this series I thought I had an idea of what went into this level of a car and I’ve loved finding out I had no idea! All the work is extremely impressive and watching someone with Danny’s talent/ experience is good stuff! Keep it up. 👍🏻

[@nordwhal-S550]

I think my favorite thing of this has been watching the video production quality go up each episode, which sorta makes sense if they’re building a car for a big KZbinr lol. First episode there was bad audio, that got fixed. Then there were awkward cuts and no outro at all, that got fixed. Now there’s Timelapse in the video, it’s like we’re watching masters of a particular set of skills add another feather to their caps in real time haha. Awesome content and keep up the great work!

[@CJRaceCars]

We are trying to make it better.

[@nordwhal-S550]

@@CJRaceCars you guys are killing it!

[@PastorwithoutaPulpit]

Definitely an outstanding level of attention to detail even going above and beyond spec in some areas, which is a good thing. Our boy Cleetus/Garret is going to be as snug as a bug in a rug in this monster. They show that safety of the driver is their number one concern and not just going fast. Thank you for showing us what goes into a build like this and it's been great following along. The level of craftsmanship going into this job is definitely a cut above. They are showing us why and just how challenging builds at this level of competition are. These men have an amazing amount of patience, (dedication to their craft), that is not often seen and as he said it's easy to take away but not so much to add it back on. Just as life is easily lost but there's one Man in history who took it back to Himself, He conquered sin and death for us all. Romans 10:9 Take care and God Bless...

[@rhyssimpson3215]

True masters in the art of car building!

[@bennyhelgeson401]

Thanks for showing jigs. Gives me ideas for my next build.

[@TenheadLife]

Amazing guys. Love seeing the details

[@GrotyGold]

As a 30 year fabricator/welding inspector in Australia I can say top work Danny well done mate. Great content guys.

[@ahis_]

Cleet really bumbed those views up, went from 1k-10k views to over 200k views per video 😂 people really love cleet, no matter what route, they will watch everything connected to that man, that is also why i'm here 😂

[@bradleyflanary]

i wish i could come work for a shop like this, id love to come with these guys and learn all the things they have to teach

[@Elysium.0.0.28]

i love hearing "its not necessary, but it makes it even safer." these cars need all the safety you can get.

[@Gecko4nine]

Love the build so far! Can't wait for future videos. Also I had to support the channel and bought a T-Shirt! Keep up the awesome videos.

[@CJRaceCars]

Appreciate the support 💪🏻

[@H3110NU]

Nice to see yall rocking vids again. Hopefully the interest is still there when his car is done. Always thought your channel was pretty cool.

[@anthonykent8605]

Thank you for showing us the process. I enjoy the content.

[@Squintz45]

Awesome info! Thank You!

[@EminenceFrontX5]

I am blown away with the team working at this shop. TOP Notch! No Pun!

[@PaulWaddington248]

Great to see the work of a master craftsman and a company that belives in doing things properly!

[@thegodzowns]

Ive never tought ide learn stuff watching a man talk about tubes for 15 mins ! Good job guys .

[@scottsmith5623]

With the cage in the rear view mirror… who knows what power plant combination is going to propel this Johnny to 5 second passes? SMX? Pro Line? Noonan?

[@CJRaceCars]

🫣

[@jimmymcjimjim5610]

Amazing skill here guys. Cant wait to see Cleeter do a 6 in this beast.

[@lwe93]

Loving these build updates

[@TopZueg]

WOW!!!!! This is just plain art by a MASTER FABRICATOR

[@jessegriffin8457]

Master craftsman for sure I can’t get enough of this build 😁😁🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@ateiviz]

Unbelievable engineering and knowledge shared here. Smashing job lads.

[@Patrick-ml1mg]

Man I've learned alot watching these videos. So much forwarded thinking when building a car like this. Amazing work guys💯💯

[@GarryShields-d8z]

Love Dan...a artist. Watching from Australia!

[@brandongreene3213]

Seeing guys at the top of their game that know their stuff is fascinating

[@johnhandbury5195]

Beautiful work and impressed with your videos!

[@randyterwilliger7457]

I came here the first time clete came to the shop and I think you had 38k subscribers . I remember because I was curious how the site might grow with the freedom factory fan base in the mix . You are now at 62k in about 3 weeks so I guess that answered the question .

[@jonathankrum3016]

Looks amazing! You all do great work!

[@12mikeg12]

once again... all those "simple" bars to install. Danny really knows his sheeeet. I think it's great to show these cage builds in this deep detail to help people understand the intense amount of work and thought that goes into making functional artwork. Seriously amazing tube work you guys do. I'll email you over a pic of a full cage I built for my '39 Topolino.. all with a hand bender... (hand benders are something you only need to experience ONCE)

[@grifftech]

Pure craftsmanship, love it!!!

[@WoodandSteel]

Detail detail detail, wow, love the passion to do it correctly. Great looking chassis.

[@tatersalad6872]

Amazing looking chassis and cage, beautiful work! You guys are really knocking it out like its easy work, serious skill and experience on display. Can't wait to see it rolling!

[@brianbagnell5961]

Being an electrician that bends pipe I really appreciate all the time it takes for perfection. Danny has a good eye! His work is flawless!

[@cfukumori808]

Love the workmanship, top notch stuff. Thanks for sharing.

[@chadsherman8851]

Videos are awesome, thanks for bringing us along, you guys do amazing work 💪🏻

[@ronaldcampbell4596]

Y’all are killing it,great fab work

[@shk2564]

You guys do amazing work and your welds are beautiful! ❤

[@tommygunnz7154]

Looking great 👍

[@Fallyn2911]

Really amazing to see all this progress and accompanied with a great explanation as to why the cage is built the way it is. Also I think it is great how you try to make it as beefy as possible to protect our boy Garrett and other drivers to keep them as safe as possible! Really enjoy the content and look forward to the next video!

[@ReignitedAuto]

When this chassis is finished, what does the certification process look like on a 5 second capable vehicle? Amazing work as always 👏

[@CJRaceCars]

Nhra guy will come to the shop. We will do a video so he can explain the process.

[@ReignitedAuto]

@@CJRaceCars appreciate it 👍

[@TimMiller-bs8ou]

This has to be to the first fab shop that built a car for a giraffe 😁 loving the work and content