Good work brother! I just got my apex engineered front and rear the other day!

I know I've got pinholes on the tail light panel on my 240, so I'm horrified at how much you found under that panel. The hammer forming of that rounded lip was probably the best take away from this for me. At least this time around.

It's looking good and all, but i can't wait to hear it rip by my house. 😁

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That looks like a replacement panel the way the holes don't line up

Awesome work as usual! Keep it up!

A smoothed rear end on these cars always looks great. For body filler as long as you knocked down the high spots it should probably be fine, though I am not nearly as good at body work as some. It was a humbling experience on my car

Coming together nicely, Just epoxy prime before bog to avoid future rust

I watched the video and paid real close attention … went into the garage … snapped my fingers … and nothin’ … nada … zilch. What am I doing wrong?

Very nice

For the algorithm

Fiberglass filler in the indentions will be strong and finish with plastic filler if needed.

Black paint was only offered on the 78z. About 1500 s30 bodies were black and called the Black Pearl. They had special dealer decal and pinstripe packages. You can google all the info. No way to tell if it was an original Black Pearl except by paint code decal on radiator support. Think code is 938? Not sure if it would make your Z more valuable as only the paint color is unique if still black.

I really love this project! I like the way you do things. Maybe you want to fill the welded areas with tin (lead) in stead of body filler. It will be much better as body filler has a different expansion coefficient.

Is the factory tag with the color code missing?

I’m doing the same thing, but mine is a bit rougher. Rust holes, and very thin. I’m going to look for a replacement panel to just cut the old stuff out. I doubt I have the fabrication skills to make one.

Coming along nicely! Regarding the colour, I'm no expert but I believe you're correct. My 240z was factory gold (920 gold to be exact). They spray the entire car, interior and exterior in the factory colour, including over the sound deadening and underseal. Mine had been repainted 3 times, twice in two shades of blue and a dark green. Yours being a 280z I believe the factory colour would be 638 black metallic.

Yes they did 280z in 1978

I may be wrong but I don't think I have ever seen one in black from factory

What are your plans for the rotisserie? My 78 has all the same rust in all the same spots and I still can't believe I found you showing me how to do the work. Thank you! Seriously though, what are your plans for the rotisserie?

Looking good dude! And happy belated birthday

Nice work !

This whole process has been awesome, man! I love the old Zs. I used to have an 83 280zx turbo. Man, I miss that car. My buddy is currently working on a 2jz swap into a 240sx for me. Unfortunately, I don't have the space living in an apartment. When we get a house, I plan on grabbing a project car to tinker on! Great content man! Can't wait to see how she turns out!

Awesome work there, and like the fact that you use some of the tools from HF etc and the home made brake, which can all work out fine. Looking forward to the rest of the build.🐞

No more rust on vintage Datsun = big accomplishment. Awesome work. 👍👍

Hell ya. Big step right there!

Gas monkey done a lovely green Datsun 280Z years ago. Really looking forward to seeing how this one turns out.

Congratulations on being a step closer. I lived the rust repair life for several years on my project it is fun seeing. I am excited to see the engine swap work and interior work as well.

Body saw is the way to go. Less cut off dust and smoke in the garage. The professionals use them more than cut off discs, but KZbinrs know that sparks attract eyeballs.

Phew … Rust repair is my favourite bit. Is it so wrong for me to wish you had more rust?

Can you send link to buy the floor pan?

Great videos brother I’m in the middle of doing the same body work on my 260z you mentioned you came down to CT I’m down there hopefully have mine on the road this coming summer

Excellent video. Did you consider the use of a two part epoxy panel bond for the edges of the roof where the underlying structure connects with the roof skin? I have used a product from 3M (Panel Bonding Adhesive, 08115 or 08116). Additionally you can still weld through the epoxy for additional strength where needed -- the heat will also speed-up the cross linking cure time. The nature of the two part epoxy will also prevent moisture and oxygen transfer and reduce the opportunity for rust.

I hate how easily you got the window frames out. The 4 bolts on the front all broke despite 48 hour soaks in penetrating fluid.

In-depth presentations are much more effective. When you provide narration over the visuals, you have more time to showcase the detailed work being done. After all, that's the main reason people enjoy watching these restoration videos. The best KZbin channel I've seen for this type of video is (Yorkshire Car Restoration) you should check them out they are excellent. Keep up the great work you're doing on the Nissan.

YOU GOT THAT FOR $2500??? There's ones listed i'm seeing that are basically just rusted out shells for more than that

Wow Brian. Taking everything down to shiny metal must have been just as gratifying as it was tough. Love the way you've worked the restoration. Best wishes and looking forward to seeing it completed.

Glossy paint is always tougher and more waterproof than flat or satin. So it is a happy accident kinda choice!

Great video. Simple and to the point! Thanks

I wonder if you could get the car sealed/coated by dipping it like you can chemically dip it to strip it and like new production cars get.

Let’s go!!!

Look at it!

The car is coming out great, and your videos are really informative great job.

Brian- I really love your restoration of this car! I have a '71 240Z that I am currently working on, and you are giving me such good information and much inspiration after seeing you do this work. Thank you so much for sharing your work with us!

Im currently looking for a 280Z for a restomod. Your videos are a great inspiration. How many hours would you extimate you have into the body restoration to this point?

The undercoating I always used was Rusfre gallon jugs, Its Rubberized , Or I found something that really works well as a undercoating, I buy it in 5 gallons, RUBR-Coat #57 Made buy Black jack its a rubberized roof coating. You cant tell the difference from undercoating

Anyone that does Body work Knows you have to seam seal everything, Undercoating I strongly agree with, Especially if you live on the East coast are you Putting the Original 6 cylinder back in the car Or small block, They are a Fun car to Drive, I have driven all of them 240z and 74 260 z rare car and the 280z like yours, Hope it runs well. Good luck

I would recommend painting under the hood and the engine compartment the same color as the exterior. That's how Datsuns have always been.

run brake and fuel lines while it is easy on the rotisserie.

The 'Dat' looks awesome, lots and lots of hard work but you are through to the next stage.🐞