Enjoying this build! I completely understand about how EVERYTHING seems to take FOREVER to get done. And the "roll in and roll out" tip made me laugh. It's so true! Especially for an old fat man like me. That or a dolly. lol I'm curious if the clearance for the front u-joint is as close as it looks to the floor boards or is it an optical delusion 😄? I have a 65 slick in my shop just screamin my name right now. I'm stuck between going the full frame swap or just the front cradle, motor and trans swap. Both routes have their own pros and cons. I'm in full blown Analysis Paralysis and the struggle is real! For now, I'm living vicariously through several KZbin builds - yours included - lol.

just paid $600 cad for a 73 240, complete car basically same condition

You blind it😅😅

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Currently doing same are on my 1989 RS13 200sx, good luck with this bro!

I also have a 240z, can you help me refurbish it?

Wonderful rider

New viewer where you from

If it were me, I think I would have kept the Mercury’s bucket seats and console for my truck.

Great work. I wish you'd slow down and explain your process and technique a bit more for us newbies

When I put my 1968 f100 on the 2003 vic PI found a dude that had already peeled the body off the vic,,,,,,,, made it way more easier

build it

i have adhd aswelll man

What year is the 240 ?

I love the idea of the frame swaps and there have been many great ones. But I disagree with you about needing patina. It's overdone. Every car show I attend either has flat black cars/trucks with red rims or shined up patina. Both of those used to be unique, but now they all look the same. That truck deserves some paint.

Truck is Looking Good!

Rocky Mountains, Alberta Canada.

Spring Lake, NC

I had just assumed you were leaving the Crown Vic motor in there. Now you're going to ruin this Ford by installing an LS? Shame shame shame. I still subscribed though.😂

New viewer from Indiana here!

Go for that sporty look Mac. 🇿🇦

Great job so far. Glad you are exposing your son in the build

Hey I heard you mention a 280z parts car. Is the spare tire well salvageable. If so will you sell it? Thanks Love the channel. Although, you might be a glutton for punishment on this one.

You’ve come far my man.. one of my favorite z builds to watch

Awesome!!! It is starting to really take shape. Looking forward to the next step!! And I don't mind the talking. It is entertaining and informative

Did you do your own rendering for truck

Looks like a 700R4 may have dropped right in. That crossmember for the TH350 isn't going anywhere. Great job.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your videos on this S30 Z. You sharing your in-depth knowledge of welding is quite impressive.

First video for me, looking forward to seeing more of it

The trouble is Dusty time is more precious than money and the sweat equity going into that Datsun is unreal! You’ve got a family and a day job so don’t put yourself under too much pressure. If it takes 6 months to get another Datsun video out I’ll still come back and watch it. Take it easy man!👍

I know the struggle with adhd 😂 also I’m in the process of swapping an f350 cab on a 05 grand marquis frame your videos have helped me out so thanks!

I feel your pain Dusty! I started with a better, all together and running, Z and it still took me 15 years to get it back on the road. Don't feel pressured to finish just because of those out there in internet land. Do it your way and on your time. I will continue to watch. Love your tenacity, keep it up!

I want to mount my spare under the car too, because I like the idea of getting to the spare without having to unload whatever's in the trunk, hopefully I continue the plan of air ride because otherwise it could get complicated wrestling it out, I do have bits from a Colorado (like the hoist) leftover because the drivetrain will go in the '79 LUV project for my uncle. "Best intentions" is right, that truck is crowding my plate

Keep going on that zee mate. My 240z without exaggeration was twice as rusty as yours. There’s not much original metal left in mine. Mmmm I probably would do it again. 😂

The panther trans Cross member is intentionally tight, this was the last body on frame car and it helped meet side impact crash testing, they also added seat side airbags. If you've got a straight and angled pry bars and a floor jack to put it back its not bad. I think you now have the excuse to buy or make (sometimes homemade are better! Or at least cheaper) some bigger pry bars since you're keeping this and you'll probably be the next guy to remove it again.

I feel the same way about my 53 Hornet, it's a rusty Connecticut car and a literal basket case, but any other complete example is 10k+ and with a title $15k even with a seized engine! A cheap entry is a lot of work but so satisfying.

3:09 no more true words ever spoken. It’s always the rear end HAHAHA.

Looking forward to that startup vid! 🔥🔥

I can only do 1 project at a time. Good !😂

My lady accidentally dropped my coffee cup merch, so I'll be ordering another one soon 😅 Any promo codes 😉 jk jk Hope all is well bud It's a Tedious process replacing those spots it seems. I do the same thing when planning to do something. In my head it's done automatically 😂 Looks good tho cuz. I understand the method to the madness, balance both projects since the Dotty will take a while. I think even though with all the setbacks, it has been a really cool journey so far.

Hey guys, can you relate to the struggle of building projects with ADHD. I intentionally left in some of my rambling and changing topics so you guys can see how fast my brain moves!! Keep going on your own projects and hopefully you guys can relate!!

That Z panel looks really cool. You gotta keep it visible and not run carpet in the back. The klekos are really useful huh.

Hey maybe you can get the truck done by my birthday, 10/29/‘64. Maybe?

I’m just found your channel and enjoying it greatly!!

👍build your truck it is your dream.

Oooooo how about that! Congratulations winners!!!

I have the same set of clecos

Hell yea buddy! I’ll always be here supporting. Do what you gotta do!

Sweet

Awesome!!!