12v Cummins powered Mini is not for Tall People.

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  • Robbie ‪@Bobsratshop‬ shows us his 12v Cummins swapped 1979 Austin Mini ratrod!
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Komentáře • 326

  • @Bobsratshop
    @Bobsratshop Před rokem +144

    Thanks again for having me out! Had a great time

    • @DEBOSSGARAGE
      @DEBOSSGARAGE  Před rokem +14

      excellent build buddy! what an epic afternoon !

    • @FiglioBastardo
      @FiglioBastardo Před rokem +1

      For what it's worth you got a new subscriber!

    • @BoostedMike2
      @BoostedMike2 Před rokem +4

      My grandad possibly built that mini when it was in the factory and he would approve of this

    • @jamesforrest02
      @jamesforrest02 Před rokem +3

      Too cool man you've done well.

    • @rastaralph7154
      @rastaralph7154 Před rokem +3

      What a mint project 👍 love that sound of the turbo, well just that engine! 👌💚💛❤️

  • @xozindustries7451
    @xozindustries7451 Před rokem +71

    I think the fifth wheel with a camper for his family would be great

    • @winstonholmes5566
      @winstonholmes5566 Před rokem +4

      It needs to be able to tow something or it’s a waste of a Cummins.

    • @theglitch99
      @theglitch99 Před rokem +5

      Tows his body around!

    • @Joe-hz1nw
      @Joe-hz1nw Před rokem +3

      @@winstonholmes5566I’d say having one on display without a front clip is worthy

    • @cheeseburger9232
      @cheeseburger9232 Před rokem +1

      Back in the day they made a fifth wheel camper for a vw bug had a ball hitch across the top, the bug could actually spin around and push the trailer.

  • @topdog19945
    @topdog19945 Před rokem +2

    I love the classic minis and this is just awesome. I've got an 05 convertible. If I won the lottery, I'm not gonna tell anyone, but there will be signs. And a cummins swapped Mini would be one of them.

  • @ToddKing
    @ToddKing Před 11 měsíci +2

    That is just crazy. I love the off the wall thinking. It takes a lot of dedication to finish a project like that. there are millions of half done cars in garages all across the U.S. but you put your head down and got it done and now you have a head turner that you can drive. Awesome job Robbie.

  • @99unclebob
    @99unclebob Před rokem +33

    What a great video, this has to be in my opinion the coolest guest vehicle you ever had on the channel, and it being a family and friends involved build was the icing on the cake and his wife won't let him sell it, awesome 👍

  • @GrantJeffrey94
    @GrantJeffrey94 Před rokem +4

    I passed this thing near Mount Forest a few weeks ago. What a unit

  • @petercolquhoun2086
    @petercolquhoun2086 Před rokem +10

    I smiled the entire time I watched this😄. Great build.

  • @thomasnawrot6872
    @thomasnawrot6872 Před rokem +3

    The family and friends involvement is so wholesome. Cool rig fella great work.

  • @beeroquoisnation
    @beeroquoisnation Před rokem +3

    RIP Ed Roth. The torch has been passed.

  • @mrennick
    @mrennick Před rokem +2

    Mini guy here. Great build! The car is all about having fun.

  • @davidsawyer1599
    @davidsawyer1599 Před rokem +2

    Way back when the Bug had a roof-top ball or something for pulling a camper. There are videos of it.
    Great job!
    Thanks for having it on your channel Rich.

  • @andrewodri5409
    @andrewodri5409 Před rokem +18

    Dude, 5th wheel hitch on the roof was actually the first thing I thought of when I saw this! 😂 I for one would _love_ to see a mini hauling around trailer with trucks on it

  • @titchness8487
    @titchness8487 Před rokem +19

    It definitely needs a 5th wheel to tow stuff.
    Its fantastic!!

    • @Cantthinkofahandle117
      @Cantthinkofahandle117 Před rokem +2

      There was a limited production (or maybe conversion) of VW Beetles that had a 5th hitch on top of the car and a camper. The car could turn 360°. So, could be done!

    • @titchness8487
      @titchness8487 Před rokem +2

      @@Cantthinkofahandle117 yeah I've seen them. That's my mates plan for his bug. They're so cool

  • @ifitaintbroke7427
    @ifitaintbroke7427 Před rokem +3

    The way rich giggles like a little kid the whole time is awesome! What a cool build. Hoping I can get something soon and make something happen.

  • @johnyost9721
    @johnyost9721 Před 11 měsíci +3

    just saw the car at the Cobble beach Concours de Lemons. So cool! Thanks for brining it out.

  • @David-xl8zf
    @David-xl8zf Před rokem +13

    This just makes me think of that guy in a rat rod at a red light and the showroom floor Mini next to him with a "live's too short to drive a boring car" sticker. 😂
    Awesome build👍. I think you could easily put a gooseneck on the roof. Surely wouldn't have problems with jackknifing. 😂

  • @oldautos251
    @oldautos251 Před 5 měsíci +3

    This car won a award at the Concours' de Elegance in 2023 at the Cobble Beach Show in Owen Sound Ontario Canada!

  • @Jerroh6
    @Jerroh6 Před rokem +3

    Sweet, every time I see something like this it reminds me I will need to do something with my 12v 5.9 Cummins cause the Ram body is rusting off the truck. My truck also has the HD package with 5 speed and 4.10 gears so its a beast in need of a body to match .

  • @jordanmercier3616
    @jordanmercier3616 Před rokem +41

    What a monstrosity... I love it.

    • @richarddangles69
      @richarddangles69 Před rokem

      😂 I wanna hate it but it seems like it would just love that more..

  • @N.Cognito
    @N.Cognito Před rokem +12

    Only a true basket case car guy would be happy to hear "this is the worst road car I've driven". That thing is super cool.

    • @Bobsratshop
      @Bobsratshop Před rokem +5

      Of course it's the worse when your over 6' and barly fit ahaha but for short guys like me it's a blast to drive

    • @DEBOSSGARAGE
      @DEBOSSGARAGE  Před rokem +8

      I meant worst for me fitting in it. I loved it, just was the most uncomfortable for me.

    • @N.Cognito
      @N.Cognito Před rokem +1

      @@DEBOSSGARAGE i know, just funny to hear.

  • @bjbarrett5953
    @bjbarrett5953 Před rokem +2

    Roof mount fifth wheel is a must..

  • @theglitch99
    @theglitch99 Před rokem +2

    Great ride! Big Cummins guy in training here, DeBoss looked 7' tall getting in that mini!😂

  • @mickeydelano6706
    @mickeydelano6706 Před rokem +8

    What a great idea...the 5th wheel...prob have to make it dually? Idk...good idea though

  • @ManiacsGarage
    @ManiacsGarage Před rokem +1

    Totally our cup of tea! Super cool!! Check out the 49 Ford body swapped BMW we built!!

  • @olliefs9298
    @olliefs9298 Před rokem +1

    Pretty epic! My 9yo son is obsessed with Mini's so anytime I find something new I show him.. I'm sure when his older he will come up with his own crazy mini contraption.. although in Australia this wouldn't be allowed on the roads

  • @K1lostream
    @K1lostream Před rokem +3

    10:56 'You wanted to keep it as original as possible?'!! That gave me a laugh!

  • @bennyboogenheimer4553
    @bennyboogenheimer4553 Před rokem +3

    Rich's laughter is like Dr. Frankenstein,
    being shown how to make the Invisible Man shoot. lol!
    Pure Joy!
    Oh! Who did all the stickers? lol!

    • @Bobsratshop
      @Bobsratshop Před rokem +1

      Me and the wife did the stickers, lost track of how many hours to peel and stick them all

    • @bennyboogenheimer4553
      @bennyboogenheimer4553 Před rokem +1

      @@Bobsratshop
      I just thought what a great ideal.
      Thank you.

  • @jbmorris2893
    @jbmorris2893 Před rokem +5

    This is one of a kind. I’d almost do something similar but I might do a smaller engine, like the 4BT or the R2.8.

  • @fonhollohan2908
    @fonhollohan2908 Před 11 měsíci

    You can tell this is a winner, with Riche having a smile from ear to ear, constantly that says it all. make it into a fifth wheel hell ya, hauling a camper, perfect idea. who can resist that?

  • @jorgecesardorta6228
    @jorgecesardorta6228 Před rokem +1

    Apareces con este mini engendro en España y te cae cadena perpetua. Buen trabajo 👍

  • @jameshatton4211
    @jameshatton4211 Před rokem +5

    The comment about the knees above the window sill is a classic!
    Btw what ever camera you use has really good audio👍
    That turbo wissle is crazy!

  • @timpage2976
    @timpage2976 Před rokem +3

    What a wild range of viewer rides you get Rich. Love it!

  • @Woodie-xq1ew
    @Woodie-xq1ew Před rokem +2

    the engine weighs about the same as that mini did when it rolled off the assembly line, its absolutely wild

  • @h.h.legacydiesel6724
    @h.h.legacydiesel6724 Před rokem +6

    Great build 👏, thanks for sharing 👍🏻 love that it's a manual trans ! YES ! ❤️ the fith-wheel 💡 idea, with an R.V. on the back, as big as the brakes can handle 👌🏻 .
    👍🏻✌🏻 🍁- Ontario 🇨🇦.

    • @BradleyBellwether-oy2qi
      @BradleyBellwether-oy2qi Před rokem

      Most 5th wheel campers also have electric brakes these days. So that would help too.

  • @franktaylor7617
    @franktaylor7617 Před rokem +1

    😎👍🇺🇲
    Definitely the most unusual Mini build I've seen.
    I guess if you're going outside of the box. Might as well go as far as you can.
    I have a 71 Mini S.
    Was told it belonged to Sig Handson of the Deadliest Catch show but I haven't been able to confirm it yet.
    More or less a resto'mod project.
    Cheers from Seattle WA area 🤘

  • @steven5810
    @steven5810 Před rokem +2

    Now that's what were talking about. Way to go Robbie, super cool rig. If she's that tough, I'd say fifth wheel it with something vintage

  • @MrSealion59
    @MrSealion59 Před rokem +1

    Looks like you boys need to hit up Finnigan and cletus for a road trip.

  • @casycasy5199
    @casycasy5199 Před rokem +1

    one of the coolest cars ever.and go for the 5th wheel, but you have to come back on and show it

  • @nathanhume4393
    @nathanhume4393 Před rokem +2

    Sick as build

  • @realryder2626
    @realryder2626 Před rokem

    I was subbed to this channel on my old device, maybe 5 or 6 years ago? From memory less than 20k subs.. haven't watched since the yard truck/snow plow episode. The production skills and even presenting has definitely leveled up.

  • @sporty196071
    @sporty196071 Před rokem +2

    There was a fifth wheel set up that was used on the VW bug in the 60s, very rare. There is a video of it some place on CZcams.

  • @dalelongson4561
    @dalelongson4561 Před rokem +2

    that is awesome! a 5th wheel camper/ flatbed would finish it off nice

  • @ferv5470
    @ferv5470 Před rokem +1

    I guess it is the built that did make you smile and laughing the most😄🙌🙌🙌

  • @emilschw8924
    @emilschw8924 Před rokem

    This is the craziest build I have ever seen!
    I like it!!!

  • @johnnycrash343
    @johnnycrash343 Před rokem +1

    I’d go with a gooseneck vs a 5th wheel. That way you can still keep that sick roof rack on top and the ball and chain hooks would be recessed down under the wood slats

  • @Jonathan_Doe_
    @Jonathan_Doe_ Před rokem +1

    You can buy whole bodyshells for minis, so I don’t get why anyone would get mad unless they were after the vin number and title from the shell.

  • @raychambers3646
    @raychambers3646 Před rokem +1

    There a site in the uk called Ruined Minis ,a definite contender !

  • @marty0715yt
    @marty0715yt Před rokem +1

    The Coolest Build yet!

  • @CheetoCannon
    @CheetoCannon Před rokem

    That thing is absolutely ridiculous, and I love it.

  • @skin2117
    @skin2117 Před 5 měsíci +1

    5th wheel to haul 1 or 2 autos. Then build an RV to retro fit in place of 1auto while still having room to haul 1 auto behind the RV. When you need the full 5th wheel flat bed the RV can be removed. Same build principal as a slide in for pickup trucks

  • @CarswithNash
    @CarswithNash Před rokem +1

    That’s pretty wild!👍😎

  • @gilsongallego2328
    @gilsongallego2328 Před rokem +2

    You could buy a new vette and not smile and laugh like this! Awesome machine

  • @Chromov113
    @Chromov113 Před rokem

    This is such a ridiculous car. With the engine outside the body, it's like Honda Ruckus but a car and with a diesel. Love it so much.

  • @TokyoCraftsman
    @TokyoCraftsman Před rokem +1

    I'm honestly surprised this is still legal in Canada, I'm happy, but surprised!

  • @UraniumFever88
    @UraniumFever88 Před rokem

    6:25 You're in the office baby. Going up

  • @aggromonk9154
    @aggromonk9154 Před rokem

    Really enjoying this series. Just watched the Gold '73 video and couldn't help but come over to this one.

  • @dandailey1857
    @dandailey1857 Před rokem +1

    5th wheel,
    Yah! Baby!
    Austin power's style!!!

  • @jorgemanuelflores5740

    Thank you for the great content and education !
    A big salute from Azores,
    Portugal

  • @caveone-365
    @caveone-365 Před rokem +3

    Sick build. Hard to go wrong with a Cummins, and that's so damn unique it's great. Love the open downpipe. Fifth wheel setup would be money!👍 Should do up the camper to match the car. That would be so cool, and definitely will give you more attention, not that it doesn't break necks already lmao 😂 Of course Rich had to get his Timmy's!!! LOL 😆 Thank you for sharing this awesome build! 👍

  • @Grasshopper.80
    @Grasshopper.80 Před rokem

    The oil pan was the best part! Talk about getting it to fit.

  • @sporty196071
    @sporty196071 Před rokem +1

    Fifth wheel trailer with a 60s-70s slide in type 12' camper, with a 18' flatbed behind it. The type of camper that has a sleeper that hung over a pickup cab. You could haul bikes or a car on the flatbed.

  • @1celtickiwi
    @1celtickiwi Před rokem +1

    I have a Classic Mini with a V-Tec Honda 5spd.............this is fecking awesome.

  • @ronskopitz2360
    @ronskopitz2360 Před rokem

    No 5th wheel. I’m not a diesel guy, but I Love this thing!

  • @robfox5892
    @robfox5892 Před rokem +1

    AWESOME! You guys are my kinda people. 🤣

  • @jerryb1234
    @jerryb1234 Před rokem

    I first thought it was dumb, but after seeing Rich's giant smile the whole time, I figured it can't be that bad, lol, awesome video guys, and thanks for sharing.

  • @leeedwards9994
    @leeedwards9994 Před rokem +1

    really nice job it works well ....

  • @GreatWhiteHope429
    @GreatWhiteHope429 Před rokem

    I like the fact he asked him about the radiator one thing I know about those engines. It takes a long time to heat them up. I’ll try to get one up to temperature how to remove coolant drive it for almost an hour to get it up to temperature

  • @genel4405
    @genel4405 Před rokem

    That thing is cool as hell!!! I’ve got a Scion xB that I wanna convert into a crazy little old school hot rod

  • @matthewb8229
    @matthewb8229 Před rokem

    5th wheel on the roof is a BRILLIANT idea!

  • @Gantzz321
    @Gantzz321 Před rokem +1

    had to look it up, Ontario is one of the provinces that has a law that says you cannot drive with headphones, he might want to keep that in mind.

  • @darinwilton9122
    @darinwilton9122 Před rokem

    hell yeah to the fifth wheel. i live next to grand bend... one day i will hopefully meet you guys and maybe have a beer or 3 lol

  • @crizcriz103customz
    @crizcriz103customz Před rokem

    I built a 47 dodge coupe 24v 5speed this year. Cool build

  • @kendall6030
    @kendall6030 Před rokem +1

    Reminds me of the cars you used to see in the old Cartoons magazines and Rich fit the bill for the driver. They were always oversized for the car.

  • @mats7984
    @mats7984 Před rokem +1

    So awesome. What a winner. 🧡

  • @hoga8478
    @hoga8478 Před rokem

    The trailer Idea is a great idea.

  • @jades.4160
    @jades.4160 Před rokem +1

    Outstanding!

  • @kevinruger8819
    @kevinruger8819 Před rokem

    LOVE the gauges! I worked in design and build projects at Water Plants for bout 2 years and collected a good number of liquid filled fancy Gauges. I really wanted to use up to make steampunk industrial desk lamps. Used a few making potato guns 😂

  • @jamesfletcher279
    @jamesfletcher279 Před rokem

    Great mini thanks for sharing the video but I don’t know what’s wrong with people in the US they seem to think every mini is a cooper and that’s not the case

  • @neilbedford5082
    @neilbedford5082 Před rokem

    Very cool indeed. I would consider a modified sump (less deep) and sump guard to ensure you don't leave all your oil behind one day?

  • @tinkerman7970
    @tinkerman7970 Před rokem +1

    2K Hrs plus he forgot the 500 hrs just thinking about it. lol I like it. Rich is 6'3" but his legs are 5' of that.. lol What a great family he has including that construction company he works for. 5th wheel is a must! lol

  • @JokerInk-CustomBuilds

    Incredibly awesome build!!
    Like taken straight out of a wet dream for me! :D Awesomesauce!!

  • @caesar1295
    @caesar1295 Před rokem

    Great job brother nice ingenuity, I bet it’s the only one like it out there

  • @harrygolive
    @harrygolive Před rokem

    This is amazing. And I love that you're only 1" shorter than me. Now I know I don't want an Austin mini.

  • @shaunandsqueak
    @shaunandsqueak Před rokem

    i too agree the fifth wheel idea is pretty cool!

  • @frankavellino6659
    @frankavellino6659 Před rokem +1

    That is awesome

  • @shawnsack1
    @shawnsack1 Před rokem

    Ive always kinda liked when they make a trailer out of another matching car

  • @vallevaan
    @vallevaan Před rokem +2

    just needs duallys

  • @Nick_DAmico
    @Nick_DAmico Před rokem

    The 5th wheel is a must

  • @trentonchurchill7203
    @trentonchurchill7203 Před rokem

    Once I paint my 89 f250 should come check it out in Minnesota sometime got a 12v out of a old international

  • @justinwatch
    @justinwatch Před rokem

    Hey Rich, waiting to see the Apache get a 3in diameter driveshaft, the exhaust straightened out, longer shocks on the front, and a proper box floor and interior finished.?

  • @brianhind6149
    @brianhind6149 Před rokem

    decades ago when I lived in Ontario, the Highway Traffic Required that a vehicle MUST have fenders !\
    It must have a fan shroud & it MUST have numerous other things. How the Hell does this man get away with these deficiencies ? All that aside, I LOVE IT. I have my 97 Dodge 2500 4X4 with a 12 valve in it. A REAL by God diesel.

  • @DanoFSmith-yc9tg
    @DanoFSmith-yc9tg Před rokem +1

    The mean streets of Haldimand county, you never know what you'll come across.

  • @RobbiRocks
    @RobbiRocks Před rokem

    Wooww id love to see this here in Australia

  • @sethperry1323
    @sethperry1323 Před rokem

    Crazy! Turn that baby up make it a dragster!

  • @rogeralbans4082
    @rogeralbans4082 Před rokem

    I love the viewer builds.

  • @jonnewton5929
    @jonnewton5929 Před rokem

    Fifth wheel would be awesome and practical. Go baby go.

  • @chrismartin4856
    @chrismartin4856 Před rokem

    Nu Skool Hot Rod,..reminds of an ol' coupe !!

  • @polarisoutdoors3105
    @polarisoutdoors3105 Před rokem

    Little to hipster for me, but hats to the guy for building it. Lots of work went into that

  • @all4runner316
    @all4runner316 Před rokem

    Definitely deserves a fith wheel trailer.

  • @Modlendingen
    @Modlendingen Před rokem

    The Beetle could mount a camper on the roof with a fifth wheel system, so why not? :) It's awesome!