Preparing A Classic Mini for Motorsport - Full Build in 30 mins

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  • @barryrudge1576
    @barryrudge1576 ปีที่แล้ว +90

    This man can only be described as a first class metal fabricator, welder and mechanic.

    • @proflash510plays5
      @proflash510plays5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Couldn't agree more

    • @perr1don
      @perr1don ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Matt certainly is top draw in what he fabricates

    • @MrWilliam.Stewart
      @MrWilliam.Stewart ปีที่แล้ว +1

      All we know is, he's called the Stig

    • @michaeljoblin637
      @michaeljoblin637 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      And videographer and 'peddler'! Can't wait to see Matt's driving style in this one!

    • @simonmercer9530
      @simonmercer9530 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Agreed amazing skillZ

  • @jamesmccabe5188
    @jamesmccabe5188 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Not usually a fan of this style of video. However in this case you have absolutely nailed the use of the format! Probably the best summary video I have seen. Congratulations on the project as well, terrific work

    • @Urchfab
      @Urchfab  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Cheers

  • @tricksmoke
    @tricksmoke ปีที่แล้ว +9

    My Dad was a ambidextrous welder fabricator with a lot of skill and he would have had a lot of respect for you Matt, Excellent work.

    • @Urchfab
      @Urchfab  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks 👍

  • @realnutteruk1
    @realnutteruk1 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Blimey, Matt... You got very lucky with that shell! I've never seen one in such rust free condition! Mind you, when I was playing with minis in the late '80s and early '90s, they were all £200 or £300 bangers that I drove until they failed an MOT.... They were rustier 30 years ago than yours is now.

    • @notpoliticallycorrect1303
      @notpoliticallycorrect1303 ปีที่แล้ว

      I was thinking at the beginning where it said first job,find a solid shell. Sure,get the hardest job out of the way first!😁

  • @standbanger2
    @standbanger2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Watching in a series of bits it seem like you got through it pretty easily but when you watch it all in one episode you see a real load of hard work went into it so far!

  • @sjv6598
    @sjv6598 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Looking forward to seeing you blatting this around the track 🤟🏻

  • @ChrisWicks1
    @ChrisWicks1 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Incredible to watch. Amazing work. Every success for 2023.

  • @2512MaTHias
    @2512MaTHias ปีที่แล้ว +1

    GODFATHER OF WELDING !!! Nowhere in the whole internet you can see such clean and truly beautiful weldings as Matt‘s ones.
    A rollcage done by you really is a piece of art! If you ever should do a welding course I surely will come over the channel to join in!
    My biggest respect, fantastic precise and perfect metal work! 😮😮😮👍👍👍

  • @kevinlyon9501
    @kevinlyon9501 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That's a lot of hours condensed to 30 mins, body is looking sweet look forward to the final assembly. You and the family have a good Christmas.

  • @Flatters46
    @Flatters46 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Your paint spraying skills have really come on in leaps and bounds. Great job!

    • @branchandfoundry560
      @branchandfoundry560 ปีที่แล้ว

      Fantastic to see Matt's confidence grow from fretting over how to get paint on the Mongrel to charging right into this paint work.

  • @proflash510plays5
    @proflash510plays5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How exciting. I can't wait to see you on track with this machine.

  • @woznaldo
    @woznaldo ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Sometimes these recaps make a mockery of the time put in to get there but, they’re great viewing for us! Thanks Matt. Excellent content as always and nice roundup for the year. Have a great Christmas. Enjoy the downtime!

  • @steveveness3829
    @steveveness3829 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    G'day from West Australia😉
    Matt, have to say another very nice build buddy🙂
    Keep on keeping on Matt,
    Those creative juices run deep in you🙂👍👍
    "The force is strong in this one" He could be a problem to the establishment🤔😄👌

  • @trevorjarvis3021
    @trevorjarvis3021 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    That Mini is a “work of art” total credit to you Matt. Hope you have an Urch-fabulous Christmas and looking forward to many more videos throughout 2023.

    • @georgebrudos3068
      @georgebrudos3068 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Amazing display of engineering and fabricating skills; must have a degree in origami, too. Great music and editing. Cheers to your efforts! 🥂🤠

  • @ernieleithes6545
    @ernieleithes6545 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Truly a fantastic build Matt you have put so much work in you must be pleased bet you cant wait to get it on the track.

  • @83MSETA
    @83MSETA ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you for the recap. Great way to remind us how far this project has come!

  • @billnlori3149
    @billnlori3149 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Fine work there Matt!! She is looking great, the fab work is excellent as usual!

  • @paulbainbridge6425
    @paulbainbridge6425 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Well done Ant !!
    That workmanship was second to none, absolutely beautiful design and welding

  • @brucebasil4164
    @brucebasil4164 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    All I have are compliments. Great build.

  • @martinwarburton123
    @martinwarburton123 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Got to say I'm loving your work, been following you for a long time and always enjoy your content, keep up the good work, and happy holidays

  • @The1Dude1Abides
    @The1Dude1Abides ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great video, you've certainly got the skills, made it look easy, that mini is built like a tank and an impressive amount of work for one person.

  • @yolandalindsay8368
    @yolandalindsay8368 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Taking the Mini to a Whole New LeVeL. Congratulations!

  • @mattwarren69
    @mattwarren69 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Holy cow! sheer wizardry. Utterly mezmerising to watch the transformation

  • @richardbraithwaite9653
    @richardbraithwaite9653 ปีที่แล้ว

    Best Roll cage for a mini I've ever seen .....love it. . This gentleman is top class 👏 ! Well done 👏

  • @iandonkin6762
    @iandonkin6762 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice work as always Matt and great to see it all in a single video - it really shows just how much work is involved in a quality build!
    Looking forward to seeing the final assembly and your initial track antics as you dial it in, hopefully early in the new year!
    Have a good break in the meantime 👍

  • @mikediamond257
    @mikediamond257 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your welding!!... and bending... and plate making, and knowledge, and construction... and.. and and..... pure class

  • @24reprise
    @24reprise ปีที่แล้ว

    Watching from New Zealand, I have great memories of Imps, Mini's and Escorts racing in the 70's (they still are). Looking forward to seeing you race your build in the near future.

  • @WORDFLESHGOD
    @WORDFLESHGOD ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That is the cleanest build I’ve seen!
    Looks amazing and the skill is brilliant

  • @johnmoncrieff3034
    @johnmoncrieff3034 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    A great job once again Matt, I look forwards to seeing it finished and on track. It would be interesting to find out which is the better race car. The Mini or the Ford! Your attention to detail is extraordinary, these must be two of the best prepared cars in the UK!

  • @jonathanadams6777
    @jonathanadams6777 ปีที่แล้ว

    i have watched a lot of mini builds in my time and i have to say i have never seen one to this standard. the detail in the reinforcing and the cage is 2nd to none. when you opened the tin of paint i did wimper a bit but it is absolutely stunning. i really hope there is more to come on this. Love it.

  • @waltermelyon4300
    @waltermelyon4300 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Looks great. Man asks for paint color suggestions, proceeds to paint exactly like the other car. Love it.

  • @chrisgarside7974
    @chrisgarside7974 ปีที่แล้ว

    Matt, really great run through of building your racing mini. Your standard of work is top class !
    You’ve built what must be the stiffest, strongest mini I’ve ever seen - effectively a space frame chassis with the bare minimum of Mini panels stretched around it.
    Absolutely top class.
    Can’t wait to see how it performs !

  • @angusmackay7281
    @angusmackay7281 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Well done, Matt, it looks fantastic.

  • @MegaPhil1951
    @MegaPhil1951 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Merry Christmas Matt from down under If I had a quarter of your skills I would be a happy man love your work cheers Phil

  • @Garffey
    @Garffey ปีที่แล้ว

    Great to see how quick it's come on Matt...
    Looking forward to seeing it up and running, and ultimately some great close racing!...All the best.

  • @rogergregory5981
    @rogergregory5981 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are a great engineer and that looks really smart

  • @nynone4
    @nynone4 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Beautiful work! Wish I had this kind of talent to build my own mini into a racer like this.

  • @glensgraphix
    @glensgraphix ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Such a pleasure watching you work. Your skills and ability are brilliant. The Mini looks amazing. Good luck with it when you race it and seasons greetings for this time of year.

  • @grahamx8623
    @grahamx8623 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for all the inspirational vids over the last year Matt. Mini looks a real treat. Merry Xmas to you and yours

  • @dickaslet6769
    @dickaslet6769 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well thought out, engineered and executed. Bravo.

  • @ronwalker9000
    @ronwalker9000 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    An excellent work! Keep going and merry christmas!

  • @waynegoode1
    @waynegoode1 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mini looks amazing Great watching you weld. Your'e welding is the best i've seen on TH-cam.

  • @rustandoil
    @rustandoil ปีที่แล้ว

    I've followed this build through all the separate videos, this summary adds to the build perfectly, such a nice job... I'm going to make sure I see it in the flesh at Castle Combe sometime 👍🏻

  • @aaronshagar
    @aaronshagar ปีที่แล้ว

    I really enjoyed this build! Wonderful color choices and aesthetics as well. Incredible fabrication chops! Well done guys! As a multiple classic mini owner, and Lincoln sponsored fabricator! I can really appreciate everything you guys did! Cheers

  • @VelEire_
    @VelEire_ ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fantastic work, a pleasure to watch.
    Awesome work well done Matt

  • @Graemedixon80
    @Graemedixon80 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great build Matt, I’ve loved every build on your channel

  • @thecelt4807
    @thecelt4807 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    mate some TV executive needs to pick you up and give you your own show ..your that good and deserve it ...good luck man

  • @richardbrowne3641
    @richardbrowne3641 ปีที่แล้ว

    I missed many videos of the Cooper Mini build from my previous phone dieing and lost all my subscriptions on TH-cam after finding out I could not retrieve them all. This one video makes up for all the build I never seen. You do excellent work Urchman! Maybe this time you will name the Mini...."SWEET PEA!!!" 😂🤣😅🤣😂! It is a sweet build!

  • @staffangottberg634
    @staffangottberg634 ปีที่แล้ว

    SKILLS! Truly a magician! Wow! Same with your other build👏🏻⭐⭐⭐

  • @chevette300
    @chevette300 ปีที่แล้ว

    Man your videos are fantastic. I am from Brazil, I am preparing an Opel Kadett C (name in Brazil is Chevette) for racing.
    Your videos are helping me a lot, especially some ideas on how to make some parts.
    Congratulations on the job.

  • @adamhotrod
    @adamhotrod ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That's not a cage, it's a work of art. And this from a fellow engineer, stunning work.

    • @Urchfab
      @Urchfab  ปีที่แล้ว

      Cheers Adam

  • @southney7211
    @southney7211 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic build. Some great thought and skills gone into this.

  • @matty9007
    @matty9007 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome job done and amazing fabrication skills shown absolutely amazing.

  • @JamesYoung61
    @JamesYoung61 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I hope that this build gets you the recognition in the sport that you deserve, and leads to some commissions to build for other drivers. Merry Christmas to you and your family.

  • @paulmartin3340
    @paulmartin3340 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Awesome video!
    So easy to watch all the thought and design you put into this build.
    Relaxing tunes too !
    Can't wait to see the end result.
    Cheers for sharing.
    Catch you on the next one.
    Merry Christmas to you and your family.
    Sydney Australia MATE
    🇭🇲👍🦘🎅🦘👍🇭🇲

  • @steveb5584
    @steveb5584 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing work mate .

  • @aldarafadana1622
    @aldarafadana1622 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    holy molly, he fabricate almost everything? good work my man. not even a driver or mechanic but really appreciate all the good work.

  • @shauncairncross3710
    @shauncairncross3710 ปีที่แล้ว

    As always Matt, beautiful craftsmanship, keep up the good work

  • @neilmorgan3763
    @neilmorgan3763 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video , love watching them .
    Hope you have a good Christmas.

  • @H1WEX
    @H1WEX ปีที่แล้ว

    Fabulous work!

  • @Miezientsev
    @Miezientsev ปีที่แล้ว

    Unbelievable skills 🔥🔥

  • @deopersad2915
    @deopersad2915 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome 😀👍🏻👍🏽🤙🏼 Merry Christmas and happy new year to you and your family 🎁🎄 looking forward to it being assembled and racing soon 👍🏻👍🏽

  • @kittonsmitton
    @kittonsmitton ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Blown away! great work, the effort shows.
    Merry Christmas to you and yours, Matt!

    • @Urchfab
      @Urchfab  ปีที่แล้ว

      Have a goodun mate. Cheers

  • @simoncrossley3638
    @simoncrossley3638 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Epic. Fantastic video.

  • @tomlepski8306
    @tomlepski8306 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Awesome, classic work. Same quality as a PRODRIVE or even M-Sport build.

  • @angelsone-five7912
    @angelsone-five7912 ปีที่แล้ว

    Superb work from start to finish.

  • @didimac6492
    @didimac6492 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    another amazing job you are an artist!!🤘

  • @BenRelle
    @BenRelle ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow! She's a beauty!

  • @franzlo1
    @franzlo1 ปีที่แล้ว

    Matt your fabrication skills are phenomenal, you always deliver. You are one of the creative people on You Tube and to be a 1 man army says alot about your character......keep up the great content 🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹

  • @rossco3775tv
    @rossco3775tv ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow just amazing, impeccable work. . Thanks Matt and Merry Christmas

  • @marty3469
    @marty3469 ปีที่แล้ว

    That is one solid mini, so much work looks great 👍

  • @CR-hu5cc
    @CR-hu5cc 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wat craftsmanship!!

  • @peterrogers4282
    @peterrogers4282 ปีที่แล้ว

    amazing craftmanship

  • @ludsonline
    @ludsonline 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Amazing Work M8.

  • @ronim17
    @ronim17 ปีที่แล้ว

    Outstanding job, mate!!!!!!!

  • @adrianncharles436
    @adrianncharles436 ปีที่แล้ว

    As usual your work is incredible 👌

  • @ryanmcneill7492
    @ryanmcneill7492 ปีที่แล้ว

    Impressive fabrication skills. Great job 😎

  • @PaulinesPastimes
    @PaulinesPastimes ปีที่แล้ว

    It's beautiful. So well done. 😊👍🎄

  • @jrpellerin
    @jrpellerin ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing job!

  • @larrycluness5438
    @larrycluness5438 ปีที่แล้ว

    Such an fantastic fabricator! Great attention to detail and different ways to go about things. Just try to not bend it on your first race!

  • @gsh3159
    @gsh3159 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the engineering thats gone into this build

  • @davidmccausland9063
    @davidmccausland9063 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a superb job in every respect!

  • @rodeastell3615
    @rodeastell3615 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video ... great project ... great workmanship.

  • @paulp96275
    @paulp96275 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fanbloodytastic work Matt excellent example of true craftsmanship have a great Christmas 👍👨🏻‍🏭

  • @wrenchoperator6435
    @wrenchoperator6435 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well done!

  • @georgegabriel4070
    @georgegabriel4070 ปีที่แล้ว

    Magical 😎👍
    Merry Christmas.

  • @Tonesaway
    @Tonesaway ปีที่แล้ว

    That's awesome, mate!

  • @willsanctuary6626
    @willsanctuary6626 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your a wizard, amazing stuff, one stop shop 🔥

  • @namfarsayhar2947
    @namfarsayhar2947 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love this from Thailand

  • @katluke
    @katluke ปีที่แล้ว +1

    As usual Matt you make it look so easy 👍🏻

  • @kustomrevival
    @kustomrevival ปีที่แล้ว

    Top job Matt! 👌

  • @simon2knine
    @simon2knine ปีที่แล้ว

    The car looks fantastic. You have some great skills.

  • @michaeljones736
    @michaeljones736 ปีที่แล้ว

    An absolute work of art! 😎

  • @paulwhiteman3625
    @paulwhiteman3625 ปีที่แล้ว

    Crackin quality fabrication work , dude! Really really nice!

  • @kohonesit
    @kohonesit ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome build 👍👍

  • @davidsaunders4450
    @davidsaunders4450 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looking fantastic, Matt

  • @beezo2560
    @beezo2560 ปีที่แล้ว

    It's really coming along. Can't wait for the first vroom vroom. Merry Christmas Matt

  • @richardmaroni1362
    @richardmaroni1362 ปีที่แล้ว

    fANTASTIC!! The best video I have watched this year.

  • @65cj55
    @65cj55 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome Job.

  • @jackrichards1863
    @jackrichards1863 ปีที่แล้ว

    There's been a lot of work leading to this stage of suitability I bet! It has to feel really great to prepare a motorsport body to this standard and stage of completion. Have a good one. Big ups bro. Kickin' arse into 2023 & beyond Matt.