Classic Mini Race Car Build Pt5 - More Roll Cage Fabrication

[@crazyoilfieldmechanic3195]

Sometimes I like this format with you narrating as we watch you work. It came off good for this segment. Enjoying your steady progress. 👍

[@TheOldaz1]

Little details like integrating the shock mounts into the cage always add that bit of extra strength. Thanks Matt.

[@micheltebraake7915]

The voice-over method works well. This Mini can no longer move a millimeter on torsion, good job.

[@atvseatexchange2176]

The voice over format is great, hope to enjoy more in the future.

[@paulmyfinger8272]

I've seen some half-assed rollcages. But this is how it's done. Excellent work as always.

[@Urchfab]

Cheers

[@philtucker1224]

Matt I really appreciated the voice over, much better than just music that other KZbinrs use 👍👍👍

[@neilmchardy9061]

Use a flat piece of brass behind the hole and it makes welding them up dead easy.

[@BrianSmart1959]

Nicely done! That little edge folder really is a brilliant idea. I've used the same thing a few times. Made mine out a piece of steel re-bar.

[@AJC508]

Nice cage Matt, you could park a house on top of it. That will be a very strong mini.

[@theoriginalwallace]

Lovely!! Another way to mig plug holes is with a copper flat bar. Doesn't stick! Cheers. Leigh.

[@glensgraphix]

Love your work. You make it look so easy. Also like the narration of what we're watching.

[@mikediamond257]

Always great to watch a master at work. Tanks for taking the time to bring us along !!

[@trevorjarvis3021]

That is some roll cage and will certainly stiffen up the mini shell. Wow!

[@piperdoug428]

Work of art, would have been interesting to measure the weight of the shell pre and post cage installation

[@Urchfab]

Around 60kgs added at a guess.

[@cassowaryind]

A lot of people now put led lights on the top front of the helmet saves playing around with tourches

[@PaulinesPastimes]

Fabulous cage. Looks so strong. Love the wheel arches, very clever. 👌

[@Urchfab]

Cheers

[@anthonybennett1224]

Use a lump of copper to stop burn though when plugging holes.

[@peterwall9896]

Urchfab and shine automotive in one day top content 😎👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@beezo2560]

Stronk like battleship. Looks great Matt.

[@anypoxynames]

The dolly also takes some of the heat away, from the weld too.

[@MartinMcMartin]

How good is it, not breaking into a cold sweat when there is rust everywhere you try to work.

[@Urchfab]

I know!

[@paulp96275]

Fanbloodytastic Matt no fear of flex in that shell 👍👨🏻‍🏭

[@Rabblewitz]

I do like it when you talk about what you are doing as it is being done. Works a lot better for me than when you talk about what you are going to do, then we just watch as you do it.

[@Urchfab]

Noted.

[@katluke]

I’m liking the content in this Mini build 👌

[@tomwagemans1872]

Use some copper backing when you plug weld. I got some out of an old computer. It was a heatsink from one of the boards.

[@sgd263]

you are the man Sir very nice job

[@mrb1864]

nice, cage welding is a real test of mig welding ability and planning on making it easier and possible do full welds . arches went well, that tool looks simple way get even/controlled fold lip .... You going be painting this one as you done the learning curve on the mongrel so likely do this mini paint job fairly easily right time of year . painting sucks though :-)

[@Urchfab]

Thanks, Yes I will be painting this and yes it does suck! Cheers

[@mrb1864]

@@Urchfab Good man, no pain no gain ... reckon it suck a bit less this time hopefully . Have a good xmas and all the best for 22 ....

[@TattooTaffy1]

This cage gives a whole new meaning to the term 'brick'

[@spazda_mx5]

It's shaping up nicely!

[@kittonsmitton]

Good job Mat check out the Lambo, Monkey Bars, with the roll cage on the outside of the body.

[@pashakdescilly7517]

or Leroy

[@oikkuoek]

Very nice! Maybe a bit overkill on the material for the cage, but better be safe than sorry. Although it brings a few extra pounds with it, that will have an effect on the lap times, but still, looks good and most importantly, safe.

[@anthonybennett1224]

That's a lot of cage but you are looking at the minimum spec for a racing mini and will most likely still be under weight, have had a hand in 2 Libras this year and both have had to carry lead.

[@oikkuoek]

@@anthonybennett1224 Even on the wall thickness/outer diameter? Those are some tough rules.. And the additional lead parcels is another thing I've never quite conformed into. How is it safe to put those inside the cage to get flung around in a roll-over? I get the weight limit as an equalizer, but with safety it has an opposite effect. Even on handling the effect is depended on the positioning, and can easily throw the car off balance. When the class is restricted to one make and model, the cage should bring the car to the weight on it's own. A few more floor bars, thicker floor panel, thicker skid plate, anchoring strut towers to the cage etc.. But adding some blobs of mass here and there seems a bit counterintuitive to me.

[@Urchfab]

That's interesting Anthony, I was hoping to speak to someone about the cage specs and still making the minimum racing weight, I have seen that most cars run a lot of roll cage, I'm also fairly light at 70kgs. Are most cars running ballast then?

[@ernieleithes6545]

Thats going to be a solid body no flex here mate.

[@strokermaverick]

Excellent, fabrication!

[@Doopsiedawg]

Cage looks mint mate.

[@dannycurtis1744]

Thats a really nice job,best ive seen 👌

[@SkylarkCamperAdventures]

Coming along nicely 👍

[@_Brad_D]

Classy work - thanks for sharing.

[@rektautomotive3483]

Coming along nicely Matt, i’m exited for my urchfab rack brace from your ebay 👌

[@Urchfab]

Awesome, tag me in a pic once you have it fitted.

[@jesscneal]

Beautiful work Matt 👍👍👍

[@Urchfab]

Thanks 👍

[@finlay230]

awsome, as always !!!!

[@OnkelPHMagee]

The voiceover was really helpful to understand your progress. Is it much extra editing work for you?

[@philtucker1224]

Yes, I agree, much more helpful!

[@Urchfab]

A little but it makes the filming quicker.

[@OnkelPHMagee]

@@Urchfab Please go with what's better for you overall.

[@sebsshed4517]

This is making me miss my mini. Looking good mate!

[@paulbeckwith5981]

Proper job!

[@Sennaxm71]

Looking good so far mate 👍

[@Urchfab]

Thanks 👍

[@tomthompson7400]

tidy as usual ,,, well done.

[@geneva760]

One day one of those cut-off wheels without a guard on it will disintegrate and send you to hospital. Have a safe and nice day all. CHEERS from AUSTRALIA.

[@n17whlronnie92]

Grand 👍🏻

[@VeiRoNv2]

Will you be putting in any gussets at all? Cage looks mega!

[@Urchfab]

1 or 2

[@deopersad2915]

Awesome 👍🏻👍🏽😀

[@dbl-BLeiby]

What if I wanted to stretch my roof bar from a to b pillar. How would you go about that? Some sleeves for the seams?

[@peterbonnez]

Superb...

[@futten3230]

serous cage for a mini

[@chuckmorris7553]

Lovely work as always...... What do you think the cage is going to weigh when it's finished?

[@Urchfab]

60kgs ish I would think.

[@gavinivers8941]

Premium cage

[@tomscustomshop]

Top stuff

[@HenryOCarmichaelSmith]

Nice work. I have used the same method for the arch lip and it works well, but wondered - why did you put the slot in the side of the bar and not in the end?

[@stuarttiainen5433]

Wow!! That's a lot of cage, is there a spec that you have to work to in regards to how the cage has to be?

[@Urchfab]

Its built to the Msa regs. Cheers

[@rupertknight6335]

Funny you mention the light, what make/model is that ? it looks lovely and bright. Head torch is ok that I use, but is sometimes in the way in a tight spot, so looking for a nice light. Lovely work, by the way.

[@williamholmes9129]

When welding up the holes did you just use a normal dolly or a bit of copper in between? Never dared try with just a dolly, quite like the overdub sequence, is it more productive?

[@Urchfab]

I use the back side of the dolly which is rough cast. Its easier to film for sure. Cheers

[@jayinmi3706]

Coming out nice...hopefully not too nice, or you won't want to race it. lol

[@Urchfab]

Oh I will.

[@kenleach2516]

Interesting

[@janeblogs324]

7:28 so does the main hoop get a diagonal? Will those door bars get a tub running to the back of the rear firewall? I'm sure its reg book spec but there's tons of missing links. Can't wait to see more vids on this

[@Urchfab]

That's pretty much it, I'm trying to keep the weight down.

[@victormildew1717]

Nice job Matt. Do you intend to run a diagonal across the roof ?

[@davidparsons5189]

Round about 7:00 minutes in you can see one!

[@victormildew1717]

@@davidparsons5189 My fault for speed watching, sorry !

[@whydotufaqoff]

top notch m8...

[@Andrew-vx2ls]

Has the design been homologated so that it can be used as a "race car" ?

[@bajabell]

Could you tell us what make the Vented welding Helmet that you use ???

[@AccAkut1987]

always been wondering, as looking directly into the weld arc is really damaging to our eyes.. does it damage cameras?

[@Whateverpoopiepants]

My understanding is that it does damage the sensor . Having read up on it , it doesn’t . But lasers do. .

[@Urchfab]

Well my camera is still working.

[@georgeclements2742]

I notice that sometimes when you are tack welding with the MIG you don't have the mask on. I presume that you shut your eyes when you make the arc, but for the benefit of beginners it might be helpful if you explain that to save them from arc damage.

[@specdel]

Matt the cage looks tremendous but are you confident about passing MSA scrutineering? Having a manufacturers certificate or not seems to be a grey area, how do you approach that?

[@Urchfab]

Yes it's built to msa spec. Cheers

[@MrWilliam.Stewart]

Propper jarb