I spent way more time on the fabrication of this project than I intended, forcing myself to have a bit of a reckoning. You see, I tend not to be satisfied with my work and continually strive for improvement. That’s a roundabout way to say I can sometimes be a perfectionist. And that is why I...
Exo Car “Ghettocet” Build Guide Part 12: Fabrication Loose Ends
The exo car build has become a very detailed project, and the fact that I am using it as a huge test bed only adds to the complexity. As a result, this initial fabrication phase, including the roll cage, lasted longer than anticipated. But here we are, tying up the loose ends to bring this phase to...
Exo Car “Ghettocet” Build Guide Part 11: Building the Front End
The NA Miata came to me with extensive front-end damage, so much so that the frame rails forward of the front struts were cut. Although I am getting closer to painting and reassembling, I must first construct a front end. I will create a tubular front bumper that ties into the front frame rails and...
Exo Car “Ghettocet” Build Guide Part 10: Dash, Gauges, and Switches
Exo Car ‘Ghettocet’ Build Guide Part 9: The Roll Cage … Finally
Exo Car ‘Ghettocet’ Build Guide: Roll Cage Intermission
Exo Car ‘Ghettocet’ Build Guide Part 8: Roll Cage Mount Plates
It is finally here: the fabrication portion of the exo car build. Getting to this point has been quite the process: digging up all of my old equipment and piecing together a functional fabrication space. But with all of the prep work behind me, it is time to build the roll cage. The first step is...
Exo Car “Ghettocet” Build Guide Part 7 – Roll Cage Considerations
Exo Car “Ghettocet” Build Guide Part 6 – Addressing the Surface Rust
The 1991 Mazda Miata from which I am building the exo car has led a rough life. This was especially evident when I finished the chassis cleaning in part 5; quite a bit of surface rust was exposed. Usually, I would wait to address the rust during the fabrication process while fitting the roll cage...