I started building my first Porsche roll cage… then my mentor stepped in

. You guy asked for it, we convinced Jim to hang around for a bit longer. What began as a straightforward part of this build quickly turned into something far more serious. In this episode of our one-off Porsche project, I take on something new — building a roll cage for the first time — applying everything I’ve learned from years in automotive design and fabrication. With decades of experience in automotive design, engineering, and race car fabrication, his perspective immediately changes the direction of the build — and how I approach the work. This isn’t just about welding tubes together, understanding structure, load paths, and design intent. Applying professional sheetmetal and fabrication techniques. And learning what it actually takes to do this properly We’re also putting our laser welder into real-world use — not a demo, but integrated into an actual build. In the next episode, we push further into the build — and start to understand just how much time and precision this is going to take. Make sure you’re subscribed so you don’t miss it. If you’re serious about car building, fabrication, and restoration — subscribe for weekly videos. 🔗 Website: https://www.melomotive.com 🔗 Patreon (early access): https://www.patreon.com/cw/Melomotive 🔗 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melomotive/ Porsche 356 restoration Porsche 718 custom build Automotive fabrication Car restoration techniques OEM finish bodywork Coachbuilding Automotive design process Metal shaping and fabrication Custom car build