Custom Roof Rack & Ladder for the Lifted Mini-Van!

Today we build a custom roof rack & ladder for the MudPanda! Im really enjoying practicing my fabrication & welding skills!
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[@alxatllggaming9983]

Have "mud panda" in Japanese lettering with an initial d style

[@jesussonofgod7171]

alxatllg gaming YEAHHH

[@diegos5316]

alxatllg gaming yes

[@2jzgte408]

YES

[@Hondahero123]

Best idea ever I need your smart brain lol

[@wowdogeful]

乇乂ㄒ尺卂 ㄒ卄丨匚匚

[@kclee]

Take the snorkel from the rally miata and put it in the panda van

[@gro_skunk]

GRYZLER mid engine tho

[@kclee]

Gro Skunk fabium will find a way

[@genterasaki86]

GRYZLER side exit snorkel

[@aidangreenfield3374]

New snorkel, rally Miata looks empty without one

[@gramzzz4565]

just put it for show

[@Seanbee04]

Im really liking this project. Its very original!

[@georgekush8604]

I genuinely didn't like this project when it was being started but I think it coming along very nicely keep up the good work

[@radlifestyle8509]

GeorgeKush I knew he was going to turn it into something awesome

[@theboywholeans1251]

GeorgeKush well this serise is supposed fund the awd swap for the rally Miata bc most of this build is sponsored.

[@avelsanjuan5573]

Nice name

[@9jason]

Nice. I'm thinking that it would look a bit better with two more steps on the ladder.

[@ScoobyDigites]

Jason yeah two more steps would fill the ladder out nicely

[@Deoxide]

If you do actually paint it the AE86, bring some tofu with you!

[@rafee9442]

Nice, you watch Gingium too.

[@suzukaaihara4316]

Deoxide I definitely agree with you

[@lounatik]

Ayee deoxide

[@ricebox1178]

Deoxide ELLLOOOOO!!!

[@onlyifusayplz5407]

Oh hey, didn't expect seeing you here

[@Bayteee]

Yes for the Initial D AE86 paint :D

[@radlifestyle8509]

Screw all the haters that didn't like this project! I absolutely love it!

[@mcmsiewhocklee810]

Yeah!

[@iftekharahmed2333]

mount the spare in the back along with the ladder

[@iStraightUpTroll]

TECH TOP 10 100% agree

[@suzukaaihara4316]

Gingium next time you use a welder make sure you wear a long sleeve shirt so that the welder don't give sun burn that's why most welder wear long sleeve shirt and long pants

[@andthenwut]

I know a lot of people dont like this build but i like seeing all varieties of building. I hope to become a welder, auto technician, and get my own shop and make videos like you. Great stuff man keep it up.

[@YesImRoadKill]

The ladder and rack are actually sick. if you manage to make this thing functional and cool, you're a car lord

[@AFXGaming]

You should paint some of the parts with truck bed liner, it would strengthen the thing dramatically and help fight against some of the rust

[@dill5500]

Cheap build that's 7 dollars a can and the cans don't last at all

[@AFXGaming]

dylan young Well your not supposed to use the cans to do it lol, buy the two big cans and mix them together and use a cheap spray gun

[@JustPasha]

Good video my dude! Very informative:) and your welding skills get better and better!

[@troy8815]

do you record his videos these days

[@JustPasha]

Troy whenever I can I help out yeah:)

[@blu581]

Gingium deserves so much more subs.... He puts so much work and quality into his vidoes. He deserves respect.

[@loldude2468]

This thing looks pretty cool, would love to see more builds on this.

[@RadioactiveSaddam]

Working on the floor like that will destroy your back, neck and knees -true story. You will not notice before it's too late. The roof rack looks awsome -keep up the good work!!!

[@cyz44]

mig welding with a t shirt on.. real smart

[@BountyHunterLetsPlaysOnGoogle]

"How do you keep the sand in the pipe, itll just fall out" gingium is unaware of the invention of duct tape

[@Tigermoto]

Mattaywho_____ The idea was cut it to length first. It's quite a common way of keeping the tube from denting.

[@ThinJizzy]

it's a pretty thin tube. It wouldn't take much.

[@stupidbikes9671]

Duct tape on the end works to hold in the sand.

[@NoelHz28]

The roof rack makes the build look way better. Awesome job with the fabrication!

[@xramxx0nex]

Mud panda is coming along super nice. You're doing really good figuring out how to do everything and using the viewers to help out. You can't make everyone happy so if u like a project stick to it and stop worrying so much about what other people think. You're super original on your builds so keep it up 👍🏽

[@rodolfoplasencia4953]

Great job! Now, in order to be able to open the hatch, what you can do is, cut the top end welded on the roof, and lower (cut) the end of the top reducing its high up to allowing the hatch to open. To do this, again, by eye balling cut about 5" from the welding on top, down the side tubings, try to open the hatch slowly without hitting the roof with the side tubings (cut them as necessary so it opens all the way up without uninstalling yet the ladder but just by cutting the top sides. Now once you're able to open the hatch, is time to give it a finish to your top ladder and compensate middle rung or step. My suggestion, if you like it is, create a bent pipe with two 90° on its extremes that coincide going down to the sides of the ladder (maybe you have to cut the sides more down since the top of the ladder will reach up from the welding on the side tubings, and may hit the roof once opened the hatch). The top step may be around the top of the edge (in high) of the glass of the hatch, or even a good 5" lower yet, since from that high you'll be able to climb to the racket. Making the top about 5" lower than the edge of the glass, meaning the ladder will be actually smaller, will bring top rung closer to top welding in middle of the hatch, the closer the end to a welding, the stronger it'll be. Then simply move the middle rung (step) between top and bottom step. And weld the ladder sides to the highest point you can to the middle of the hatch. And if you want to make it even stronger, add two more central weldings to the sides. All you got to do then is just not abuse of the top but use it to climb carefully and it'll last for years to come (because the angle is bent forward is perfect for the pressure it'll receive on its use)! Hope you like my suggestion so you'll be able to use your hatch opened. Or and, you can make another ladder on one of the sides, but I don't want to spoil your back ladder, is too cool to spoil it. Search in your area, here in Miami there's a place where I was able to get a 8' x 4' diamond grill sheet I used to make covers for the interior of my van windows that are like impenetrable for thieves. It cost me like $67.00 I think a surface like that which is like a good 1/8" is pretty strong even to walk over it but, it'll be stronger if you weld under it some tubings every 6"-8", e/6" it'll be super strong.

[@nekocal]

This is the exact car I've been dreaming of making for years!!!!! Awesome!!!

[@MinecraftBrosOfficial]

Dude that is the coolest previa I’ve ever seen! Can’t wait to see the finished product when you off-road it!

[@xavierc1999]

Nothing better than a new video showing up when I get off work 👌

[@Andersons101]

All the comments below are so great, and I agree with almost all that I read. One thing I didn’t see anyone ask was whether or not the hatch opens?!? If it opens fully with ladder mounted the way it is, I was gonna say you did a pretty bang up job. Mud Panda has caught my attention for sure!

[@iiitsRachel]

Homemade roof rack? Toyota Estima? Soundtrack featuring Veela? A person of culture and exquisite taste! :D

[@lavaZZa42069]

I really like this van, its going to be amazing, some front and rear metal bumpers and some other stuff and it's going to be the most amazing and unique offroader on youtube

[@spoollife4470]

Mmmmmmm welds that sound like bacon

[@willsmith6112]

Spool Life what kind of bacon do you eat?

[@baddriversofwisconsin2955]

DONT GIVE UP ON THIS PROJECT KEEP WORKING ON IT PLEASE THIS COULD BE REALLY COOL LOOKING

[@ATVdude02]

Things i'd suggest you invest in would be a welders jacket and a welding magnet :) Would help a lot.

[@mortenmadsen7555]

who remembered the time when gingium was gaming? xD

[@skeeball3]

Gingium I've been watching your videos since before you got rid of your gaming channel and you've always been genuine and have come a long way I'm super impressed with how innovative you become. You taught yourself how to work on all your own vehicles as well as your shops. Keep up the good work love your vids and your music!

[@dr.roundbottom31]

Gingium i swear your audience is one of the most loyal on youtube, there are people with over twice as much subscribers but half the views, just wait gin ur gunna blow up soon

[@alexlivingston1646]

Man Dingo except for the fact that they are all miata loyal. Like the rx7 and the van all got so much hate and drama. Some people don't want to see new things sadly

[@KillerAlzu]

New cars will bring new audience so its all good, i think the only thing that has kept the audience "small" is the fact that he keeps working on mazda cars especially miatas.

[@alexlivingston1646]

Allu yea now that he has a bus and a van it might diversify the audience a bit

[@KillerAlzu]

Alex Livingston yeah the bus has been a good investment for the channel as well as personal gains (experience etc.) But the van has been more important for the personal gain as it was never going to be a nice car..

[@alexlivingston1646]

Allu and having to listen to the people constantly complain about it is making it a less of a fun time for him

[@chrisburns7036]

Awesome job but man oh man it kills me watching the squating, up and down. I remember when I could do that all day too!!!!

[@michelletheado]

Welcome to the Welding club! Don't feel bad about the sunburn - I recently welded together a friends exhaust using my oxy-gas rig and had the same issue. Didn't have my mask, couldn't find my jacket, went full "Embrace the suck" and rolled my eyeballs on the beach. Back of my arms caught the worst of it from holding the torch behind me (So I wouldn't need to relight it), but it's a nice reminder of the value of a "Shop Hoodie" ;)

[@85square]

i would love the initial d paint !!!

[@abmotorworks7980]

The Mud Panda is really growing on me. I’m hoping this kinda becomes an adventure van/crawler/ Jeep thing. I don’t really find mudding that fun, buts still a cool build. Good on ya Ging!

[@RubMySchmeat]

You learning how to weld made your channel a lot more interesting keep up the great work!

[@YouVidTuber]

I feel like rather than scrapping it entirely once it breaks, either sell it off to someone that wants it or turn it into a complete offroading monster. Its a rare car that should be preserved, even if it means turning it into something its not lol

[@RockNLol2009]

I closed off the pipe with old newspaper to keep the sand in ;) love the build!

[@dapottis]

I never thought I'd say that, but your Mudpanda is sick as hell.

[@delta3703]

how are you going to open the trunk xDD

[@jogaton7994]

Thats what i was thinking XDDD

[@luqmancrimez95]

He weld the ladder to the trunk.. so no problem

[@bebetofandi6431]

When gingium saw this comment, he'll say : OH FUCK!!!!

[@jogaton7994]

The ladder will hit the roof rack xddd

[@sirbow2]

yep through he was fucked as well but the hinge point is pretty high up on the previa. you can see it at 14:40

[@Demonix14s]

This is going to be the coolest before/after pictures.

[@siralswidi]

normally dont like the bus videos but i like this one. maybe cuz ur learning welding

[@matthoffmann947]

This project is sweet. It’s awesome to see new and original builds that have never been done before. Keep it up!

[@bmanjohnson51]

I like this project. You know what else I like, that rally Miata steering wheel. I really wish he could see these comments so I can BUYIUM the WHEELIUM!

[@seans2487]

This car looks awesome. Was a little skeptical at first but once you get a front and rear bash bar to match the roof rack, clean up the rust, and change the paint, it’ll look great.

[@tuckerracine2765]

Dude you did a really good job. This project is really growing on me now!!

[@Mergy03]

To be honest. Being a viewer since 2016 and watching gingium grow and improve has been such a cool experience. From amateur to pro, the journey has been quite cool and i cant wait for what happens in the near future! Keep up the good vids ging.

[@DUBUND3AD]

Superb video as always Caleb

[@jeremye21]

Fill the pipes with sand and cap them off , it stops the creasing and denting. Just a little tip I've learned over time in the shop

[@infinityempireservers5883]

Next garage upgrade should be a nice metal work bench! And some welding magnets.

[@williammememan6002]

I think you should do the initial d thing but instead write ジンジアム (or gungium) on the side

[@jaimemenchaca6773]

actually made me crack up after the first bend. "What are those!"

[@terminalpsychosis8022]

Major progress. Lookin' forward to seein' a test drive.

[@vickylimkalan2135]

Good job! Thank you for showing us

[@UnjustCrow]

I've loved watching your knowledge grow on all of your projects, and I honestly feel like I've been learning all this with you! Great work, Gingium! :)

[@mikee4571]

Thank you for being one of my favorite KZbinrs, and always inspiring me!

[@jimpeltier73]

Hey kiddo, in the future, use a hole saw bit to notch your tubing... and its called flash burn...

[@7Fields16llc]

Love the Van. Looks great.

[@tabacu9753]

I read on Wikipedia that if you remove the driver seat and some panels you can access the spark plugs. I saw that it has a solid rear axle, maybe a locker will fit in there or just weld the diff for more traction. Keep up the good work

[@yomamte8461]

I dont think that door on the back is gonna open with that roof rack. Lol.

[@jameshavenga4998]

Pablo Reyes Which is funny cuz with the huge rear wheels blocking the sliding doors there's no other way into the back

[@h171l2]

what an awesome transformation. i want to watch more mud panda

[@cor554]

Tip: Insted of using sand you can also use long pull springs (those are used for garage doors for expl) to avoid these bumps. You can get them in various diameters. It's an uncommon technique but works great. just dont forget to put lub on it and connect it with a strong kord or something to pull it out after bending.

[@jackdoemling5217]

looks insane. I love it

[@rosepunk09]

That is awesome. Love it.

[@mrdanfaulkner]

I'm starting to really fall in love with this build. You really can transform any piece of crap into a masterpiece!

[@PontiacAztek-2005]

You should get the letters U and M so you can put it on the end of the PREVI badge and make the PREVIUM

[@haeducklee5139]

I really like this cool project for its originality and creativity.

[@METALLICAa7xACDC]

This project is so sick. Props for being one of the most creative car KZbinrs out there man. Keep it up! You're like a one man mighty car mods. Lol

[@Futuristix.]

Three “rungs” of a ladder. Nice work gingium.

[@titanstudioproductions335]

I don't know how or why but I woke up to this video playing. Keep up the good work my boi !! Really love these build videos, you inspire me to be creative with fabrication 👍🏻!

[@CaptainGUSE]

You should use the battle van in a demolition derby! That would be sick!

[@Thoroughly_Wet]

As a future tool suggestion, you should pick up a compound miter saw and a metal cut off blade. We used 3 dewalt compound miters to build four, 12 bale tipper trailer my senior year of highschool. Before that we did pretty much what you did (except on a bench) and we could barely make 2 single axel utility trailers

[@terryterr9175]

I'm in love with your previa it's dope

[@thecarpenterpresents4121]

First ladder and roof bars, fkin awesome

[@jesse291]

4:15 where is the vote?? I would love a JDM minivan!!

[@HDTbassboost]

Jesse De Rooij Its 85% yes were good

[@PabloDelafuria]

top right of the video screen, little i icon

[@daryllR6]

I’m loving It this will look so good

[@kalvinburk9861]

Will it be able to have a rack attached to it for kayaks like half for kayak and other for luggage

[@stonedvtelevision490]

Super cool man I’m really impressed with that!

[@mcmsiewhocklee810]

I like the name "Mud Panda", because it fits the Initial D Decal, plus, the AE86 in Initial D is nicknamed "Panda Trueno"!

[@FREE_WILL_AAHhhhhhhhhhhhh]

cool little van your building. good job

[@flyingsquirrel9996]

Your welding has come a long way. Good job with the roof rack. With the exception of the mystery coolant leak, the mud panda seems to be running much better. It actually sounds like an engine now! I like the idea of the initial D theme too.

[@_Gingium_]

Yeah its running pretty good! I found the coolant leak thankfully

[@b3nny357]

The ladder looks really nice!

[@brandoncaldwell95]

a plug on eah end. Like a think rubber bladder you fill with air or a rubber plug. Fill up 1 emd then the other. Seals it up. Just drain the air and pour the the sand back out. Metal work is one hell of a learning curve On a side note, hang a chain dangling step below the ladder. Itll never snag and it something does hit it, it just moves...

[@AtomicGarage]

I feel like the mudpanda deserves a permanent home with you. I love how it looks. It is so original. And it's a problem child but I think it's worth keeping!and you need initial d writing on the panda! Keep up the good work!

[@giorgosdrougakis8165]

nicely done project keep up the good work

[@Edog1382]

One of my favorite videos yet. You are progressing so rapidly. Loving the content!

[@georgeargueta6837]

The car is looking really nice and cool!!!

[@FREE_WILL_AAHhhhhhhhhhhhh]

when using the hydraulic bender...you can measure the distance the die comes into the upper structure...it has helped me more efficiently build some cool projects knowing this trick.

[@mikkelpoulsen7480]

that van looks sick.

[@Katsinum]

This thing is beginning to look sick. Also, I really admire your workflow dud.

[@rasador941]

Dat weldng protection 10/10

[@tp3sk8r]

Looks alot better now

[@Views-uq2lw]

Im startin to really like this build

[@matthiasgr555]

beautiful job! I am in the project of doing a basket like that. how do you fix it on the roof that it is safe and stays on?

[@devincanter261]

They are called rungs , if you were wondering. Great vid man.

[@davidwibben9886]

Nice work on the fab work cool stuff gingium

[@Ewanm9389]

Looks great but why you putting light bars on the side?