WTH,, i thought we were rust free with that thing?! You're gonna hafta name it Patches when you're finally done with it Good show ,, thanx for sharing your build
Hey Jeff, just wanted to say Its been a dream of mine to do a project car like you have, and watching your videos are great inspiration and education for me! I’m a racing driver over in Europe and I haven’t got much experience with a spanner lol but hopefully one day I can send you a photo of my project car which you helped me make!
Great stuff mate. Driving is fantastic, but it is only half the fun. Being around cars every day, you will have a wealth of knowledgeable guys around you you can learn from. Soak it all in, but there is no experience quite like just giving it a go. I look forward to seeing your project.
Marking an angle with cardbaord and magnet is a handy idea. Love that Project Binky style CAD design. Going well with that roll cage. How about moving the floor mounts outward toward the B pillar and closer to the wheel arch?
That is what I will do I think. I was worried about the top of the bar coming too far forward, as the other consideration is how close to bar is to the drivers head.
Looks good! I had no idea the rear wheel arches were that close to the drivers seats, looks like quite the cramped situation. I never would have considered that as a potential problem, but everything i've driven lately has had back seats. For some reason it makes me want to buy a 2 seater!
Be careful with the cutsaw if its a GMC one. I had one before and the cuts weren't very accurately angled at all. Was extremely difficult to get angles exactly how I wanted them. Also, sorry for the video questions, but what mic are you using. Its really clear
Nice channel. I wish I could just leave them rough sometimes and just thrash the hell out of them. It looks like a whole heap of fun driving, instead of just constantly building ;)
Home Built By Jeff I have no choice in the matter. Driving is always a priority... Then building. Without being on the road, they would never get ANY love.
Nicely done as usual Jeff! I always admire your ability to keep motivated and problem solve! I wish my Porsche 911 project was as productive as yours! Keep up the good work! Sub'd!
Awesome work as always Jeff, look forward to your videos each week. Do you have an update/timeframe on the 911 engine, understand you are having some special work done to it but it seems to be taking ages, want to see that beast finished and driving.
Very interesting project, thanks for sharing it. The feet of the cage seems to be a weak point, I would reinforce them imho. Anyway, impressive and inspiring effort to justify "rust free" title, keep going. Regards from Brazil!
Of course, that´s why you just tacked them, I should realize before... By the way, when I work with tubes, I use to use this software, it´s simple and accurate, hope it helps: digitalpipefitter.com/download
Hey Jeff Thanks for the Awesome videos! This is by far the best series I've seen for a soup to nuts resto project on a Z. Why a roll cage? Are you planning on racing this car?
I have the same issue in my s30. I bought a bolt in kit, and I can't sit in the car at all. I'm 6' 3" and I had to abandon the harness bar completely. I hope you find a solution we can both use. Great job so far!
I am going to change the mounting feet to give a bit more space, but I am only 5'8", so I am not sure if there is an easy solution for you. Maybe move the steering wheel forward, but you would need to do something with the pedals too. Being short has it's benefits sometimes ;)
Hey, hello! I think, the tube need have 90 degrees between the chasis and the pipe. Something like this: www.cartechbooks.com/media/wysiwyg/24_4.jpg Or am i wrong? I'm not a profesional, so Im not sure. Good luck!
Jeff, can you not take braces either side down the rear pillars back into the boot section? Not wanting to be in a rollover but safety is obviously paramount. Maybe converse with the guy you bought it from as it looks as if he has a race car that has a cage. Also I take it you'll be putting in a front hoop with side roof connections so this also will add to it's rigidity. Cheers Bill.
Good work, have you checked what the rulebook says about the mainhoop angle, how much it can be leaning back? Im also have a car channel feel free to check it out.
love all the work your doing it is giving me all sorts of ideas for a new project
THANKS FOR CHANGING THE MUSIC :P :):) :) :):)
Thanks for the shout out!
Thanks for the great tutorials mate. Helped a whole lot.
Jeff mate for notching your tube try using a hole saw in your drill press.
That would only be good for straight notches, but every single notch on this is angled.
WTH,, i thought we were rust free with that thing?!
You're gonna hafta name it Patches when you're finally done with it
Good show ,, thanx for sharing your build
It is never ending.... ;)
yes, indeed,, and thank you for sharing the process
you're doing a helluva good job,, imo
i feel like i'm building it with ya
Okay. I admit it. Half the reason I watch this is because of the stunning Mrs Jeff. Love both of your work.
Looking forward to another year of your interesting and entertaining videos ! Many thanks.
Thanks mate. Glad you are enjoying them.
Hey Jeff, just wanted to say Its been a dream of mine to do a project car like you have, and watching your videos are great inspiration and education for me! I’m a racing driver over in Europe and I haven’t got much experience with a spanner lol but hopefully one day I can send you a photo of my project car which you helped me make!
Great stuff mate. Driving is fantastic, but it is only half the fun. Being around cars every day, you will have a wealth of knowledgeable guys around you you can learn from. Soak it all in, but there is no experience quite like just giving it a go. I look forward to seeing your project.
welcome back, happy new year!
Marking an angle with cardbaord and magnet is a handy idea. Love that Project Binky style CAD design. Going well with that roll cage. How about moving the floor mounts outward toward the B pillar and closer to the wheel arch?
That is what I will do I think. I was worried about the top of the bar coming too far forward, as the other consideration is how close to bar is to the drivers head.
Happy new year Jeff. Another usefull vid!
Enjoyable as always
Love it Jeff. You are a genius. Thanks very much for sharing. & Happy New Year.
Looks good! I had no idea the rear wheel arches were that close to the drivers seats, looks like quite the cramped situation. I never would have considered that as a potential problem, but everything i've driven lately has had back seats. For some reason it makes me want to buy a 2 seater!
Haha, that is messed up logic, but logical is never as fun ;)
Exciting Stuff - Datsun Z legend
Be careful with the cutsaw if its a GMC one. I had one before and the cuts weren't very accurately angled at all. Was extremely difficult to get angles exactly how I wanted them. Also, sorry for the video questions, but what mic are you using. Its really clear
It is in the link in the description. It is a Rode Lav mic.
Thanks heaps mate
Loving the z, wish mine was that clean. Mines so bad even the frame rails have giant holes in them
Nice channel. I wish I could just leave them rough sometimes and just thrash the hell out of them. It looks like a whole heap of fun driving, instead of just constantly building ;)
Home Built By Jeff I have no choice in the matter. Driving is always a priority... Then building. Without being on the road, they would never get ANY love.
My wife even fancies mrs jeff!
My goodness what now.....
Nicely done as usual Jeff! I always admire your ability to keep motivated and problem solve! I wish my Porsche 911 project was as productive as yours! Keep up the good work! Sub'd!
Thanks mate.
Jeff, I recall saying you had an Alfa ready for the next project car. Can you let us know what model it is?
Skip that - I see its a GTV - great choice!
10:40 Jeff has really nice hair. Lucky man! ;)
Not thinning too much yet ;)
CAD design = cardboard aided design. That's brilliant!!
MrCarrera28 I think Jeff has been watching "A bit of Blackhurst and Brunning" lately. Binky is entirely designed using Cardboard Aided Design
I lost it when he said this 😂
Scary using an angle grinder in your lap like that!!!!!
Stewart Palmer ankle grinder lol
The amount of times I have been bitten by angle grinders, you think I would learn....
Home Built By Jeff at least wear a cricket box to protect the Family jewels 😁😁😁😁😁
Could do some serious damage......
last 2 episodes of fun facts were awesome featuring my Z's. Im selling the 350z tho' 😢
Awesome work as always Jeff, look forward to your videos each week.
Do you have an update/timeframe on the 911 engine, understand you are having some special work done to it but it seems to be taking ages, want to see that beast finished and driving.
Still waiting..
Very interesting project, thanks for sharing it. The feet of the cage seems to be a weak point, I would reinforce them imho. Anyway, impressive and inspiring effort to justify "rust free" title, keep going. Regards from Brazil!
They will be boxed in completely and they are 3mm thick. That is what the rules require.
Of course, that´s why you just tacked them, I should realize before... By the way, when I work with tubes, I use to use this software, it´s simple and accurate, hope it helps: digitalpipefitter.com/download
7:17 I always like to use a carpenter bevel to get my angles. Just my preference.
That would be great, but I didn't have one on hand. As usual, I will just make do ;)
id put a bubble level on the door lower sill and jack up the back end and check that cage angle, you might just get away with it
I did, and I think I am pushing the limit. I may have to change it.
Hey Jeff Thanks for the Awesome videos! This is by far the best series I've seen for a soup to nuts resto project on a Z. Why a roll cage? Are you planning on racing this car?
Yes, potentially. At least some track days. Also, because cages are cool ;)
I have the same issue in my s30. I bought a bolt in kit, and I can't sit in the car at all. I'm 6' 3" and I had to abandon the harness bar completely. I hope you find a solution we can both use. Great job so far!
I am going to change the mounting feet to give a bit more space, but I am only 5'8", so I am not sure if there is an easy solution for you. Maybe move the steering wheel forward, but you would need to do something with the pedals too. Being short has it's benefits sometimes ;)
Home Built By Jeff hahah definitely does. I thought about it. Maybe I should shrink myself to accommodate the car.
Tf Jeff this guy is weird.
Hey, hello! I think, the tube need have 90 degrees between the chasis and the pipe. Something like this: www.cartechbooks.com/media/wysiwyg/24_4.jpg
Or am i wrong? I'm not a profesional, so Im not sure.
Good luck!
By our rules it needs to be between 0 and 10 degrees so I am pushing it.
Just shorten the steering column. problem solved
Couldn'r you make an agle on the base of the main hoop, and use the diagonal part of the base? That would make the hoop go back by a couple of cm.
I have seen a few that mount onto the wheel arches, but unfortunately, the rules state that it has to mount to the floor.
You can make it look like an eleanor mustang like the one john wick’s using or if you dont want to atleast copy the color
Great video. Do the regs allow you to notch into the rear arch at all moving the whole assembly back? Or is the inner arch space going to be tight?
I possibly could, as long as it still welded to the existing floor, but in my case I want to have it removable and have all of the trim inside.
Jeff, can you not take braces either side down the rear pillars back into the boot section? Not wanting to be in a rollover but safety is obviously paramount. Maybe converse with the guy you bought it from as it looks as if he has a race car that has a cage. Also I take it you'll be putting in a front hoop with side roof connections so this also will add to it's rigidity. Cheers Bill.
No, this is just going to be a bolt in half cage. Not going the full competition thing at this stage.
Good work, have you checked what the rulebook says about the mainhoop angle, how much it can be leaning back?
Im also have a car channel feel free to check it out.
Aah should have wached the whole video before commenting good work anyway.
I think I am pushing the limits too far and I may have to change it anyway ;)
Been watching your channel since day one with the porsche... Jeff I really really dislike the music during your time lapses
As I have said to many others, if you send me some links to better royalty free music I will happily use it.