5000kms round trip to drive a car that hasn't started in 20 years

[@shanestuart399]

Hey Jay, I loved that you asked your mate if you could open his bonnet. Not many people show respect for other peoples cars anymore. I don’t even like when people lean on my work ute.

[@lowstandards5269]

Oh yeah always respect others cars and always ask if I can film etc. Nathan is a fairly private person so felt fair lucky to be able to film his projects.

[@slyonme]

it should be like that with everything...old skool way

[@Tonyclifton-q4f]

Jay ,just want you to know youve got the very best automotive channel on all of You Tube ,OUTSTANDING MATE,your friend drivin the 1200 coupe will tell hes grandkids about these adventures ,memories for life

[@lowstandards5269]

Thank you so much it really means a lot and keeps me motivated. Yeah for sure it’s stuff like that you remember forever.

[@braydenjordan2496]

Man I love and live for this shit, you guys are my spirit animal and this datto 1200 will drive and make it back to SA, get that datsun difference!

[@lowstandards5269]

Thank you:) Yeah there is nothing like finding and driving old cars.

[@mattm7128]

Just found your channel. Love the passion for absolute rust buckets and saving them. I need a set of mates like you have to lend a hand on my projects

[@lowstandards5269]

I’m glad you found us:) Yeah do enjoy rough rusty cars.

[@Taakoioi]

“Won’t be doing this shit again” “Not for another couple’ weeks” 😂😂😂😂

[@lowstandards5269]

I’m ready to go now.

[@discostu7278]

As a datto tragic this is so cool. Awesome to see Nath in the video as well.

[@lowstandards5269]

Yeah be good to see home do YT vids…maybe one day.

[@Elxmo]

Nathan is such a beast with the metal, have followed him for many years on IG, needs to finish at least one of his own damn cars though! 😉

[@lowstandards5269]

Yeah very talented man. Yep agree he is just too fussy on his own shit.

[@sulohone]

holy shit the cosmo!, most underated rotary. things look mean slammed.

[@Spiritof_76]

I loved my 1974 RX4! It was a blast to drive through the Tennessee scenery. Wishing I still had it. I have a Gen 1 RX7 now, but would trade it in a second for a nice RX4.

[@lowstandards5269]

Love hearing story’s like this.

[@jakerubino3233]

Can’t wait to see the Starsky and Hutch RX banging around! Gotta keep that paintwork no doubt! 🤘🏻😂

[@lowstandards5269]

Oh yeah the paint is staying

[@jakerubino3233]

@@lowstandards5269 that is so thematic I reckon u should go all in and get a full 70’s outfit to wear when ya driving that dang dang around Adelaide 😂 Bell bottoms and a funky shirt n handlebar mo

[@philcrowe1115]

I'm pretty sure that I used to own that coupe back in the early 90's racing around in the NSW Street Sedan Series. I have a mounted photo in my garage of me racing around Eastern Creek. Those we're the day's. No need to die wondering where it is now.

[@joshuagrimshaw5711]

Such a beautiful car!!! Love that your saving all these gems!!!

[@lowstandards5269]

Thanks mate:)

[@grimreaper6112]

That was great love watching that sort of stuff with old cars and a good laugh to.

[@lowstandards5269]

Thank you.

[@Alankinley3808]

Love this channel! Such good content, love it 👌🏼💯

[@lowstandards5269]

Thank you so much.

[@anonymous_bot_bot]

Just found this channel. Never seen such a laid back reaction to an engine fire. Haha... love it.

[@lowstandards5269]

Glad you found it:) Ah seems to happen a little to often so it doesn’t surprise me anymore.

[@glennnikkelson3082]

that old race car looked sick!!

[@lowstandards5269]

Yeah agree

[@nnaheim.]

Man I love that Kenmeri! You have all my dream cars, I had the GC galant coupe and Ive got the FC though 😁 Btw I had a friend who had a galant coupe with a v8 in it to, used to twist the chassis as they are pretty weak with the pillarless design apperently.

[@lowstandards5269]

Thanks mate. I love it too. Oh very nice. Haha well this one is sure to bend the chassis then.

[@Mo_tism]

This has early roadkill vibes! Nothing I love more than getting old junk running and smashing out a road trip

[@lowstandards5269]

Roadkill is what got me started on YT Yeah nothing like an adventure.

[@MattyF420]

Can't wait to see what you do with these 2 cars, you know its gonna be wild

[@jdmcarcollection73]

ohhh that rx3 coupe in the background and the cosmo OMG

[@lowstandards5269]

Cosmo will be the bests

[@jamiel3504]

The little blue skyline with the fender flares sitting there has such a good look to it, very slick indeed.

[@BanzoSan]

I love the 1200. I have the B210 that came after and they're wonderful little cars.

[@lowstandards5269]

Yeah same so many good memories with old Datsuns

[@friguy4444]

LOL!! I laughed so hard when you opened that hood on the Blue car!! Ha HA HA HA HAAA! Talk about over kill but you gotta LOVE IT! I think it should make it up the hill now!

[@lowstandards5269]

I was so surprised Fair crazy build

[@13btcapella]

Haha I loved this video.. It reminds me of some of the similar missions I've done with my mates to collect cars, great memories.. Makes me want to get on gummy and go buy a shitbox I don't need or have room for 🤣

[@lowstandards5269]

Same man I use to do this shit 15 years ago so happy to still be able to do it these days with cars being so expensive and hard to find. Haha yeah do it:) you only live once.

[@brendanmeadors3099]

Love your work bud well done 👍 That galant was rad too

[@lowstandards5269]

Thanks mate

[@meXicossie]

Those 1200 motors are epic where I work had a C20 & I was racing a guy the van came to a halt when I checked…no oil walked to a gas station bought 2 quarts of oil put it in it started & I was gone again

[@lowstandards5269]

Seriously impressive engines.

[@bradyolandapuggle5039]

I loved this video. I love my dattos and i have had my Datto 1200 ute for 23 years this year. She sleeps in the shed these days. Was that a Datsun 1000 ute on the hoist as the back end looked different but could of been just the angle of the camera. Great stuff guys.

[@lowstandards5269]

Thank you. Oh very nice I love the Utes. Yeah Datsun 1000 does look a little different being so low

[@deankdx]

looking forward to the next episode! epic adventure for cool cars. Might need to watch some Vice Grip Garage or Mortske Repair for 20yrs parked resurrections.. :) i resurrected a Rambler Rebel in Tassie for a mate to drive back to Melbourne. took the XF ute with EVERYTHING. missing fuel tank, brake booster/master, gear shifter jerry rigged from a kids scooter handle, bits of exhaust to cobble together, radiator alternator. heaps more to list. drove it from near Hobart to Melbourne after a couple of solid days working on it mostly on My own. thinking back on it, it was epic fun, but epic stress because the spirit of Tasmania was booked for the same day we left and it had been in bits for years.

[@lowstandards5269]

I’ve never seen vice grip garage but will look it up. Oh nice and yeah at the time you think it’s stressful but when you look back it was the best time. I truely enjoyed this adventure.

[@deankdx]

@@lowstandards5269 (Long Videos, see how you go..) Check out the INDEPENDANCE CHEVELLE, ends up with a lot of videos of evolving repairs/mods. it's kind of like your RX3, looks rough but does a good skid. (title) ABANDONED Chevelle Will it Run After 30 Years and Drive 600 Miles? - Vice Grip Garage EP66

[@lowstandards5269]

Thanks mate appreciate it I will for sure have a watch.

[@deankdx]

his stuff from about 12 months and newer is not to My taste, he's playing with good stuff now haha, can't relate.

[@theskidfactory]

What a mission!

[@michaellukies1319]

Sick video man, also love the collab with nathan... been following his instagram for a few years now too, keen to see what happens with the 2 new beasts

[@lowstandards5269]

Thanks man. Yeah Nathan is such a good car builder best work.

[@Dustin992008]

Nice datsun cant wait to see what you do with it and the rx4

[@chrisspeedofficial]

This Datto driving across the country is awesome content and should have a million views! I suggest doing a re-edit of the two vids into one and naming it 'Will it run and drive 3000km home' and make the thumbnail the worst photo of it. Similar to Vice Grip Garage's channel.

[@AnthonyHornellBlackForest22]

❤️ that skyline behind you

[@williamburrows7373]

Seen the rx4 on Monday being towed south, where did the nsw number plate go its was VHM111 i was offered it a month ago, I had a 120y coupe on a tilt tray myself

[@lowstandards5269]

Unsure where the plates went to be honest I know when it was picked up they were gone.

[@williamburrows7373]

@lowstandards5269 old mate that had then messages me all of the cars he gets

[@lowstandards5269]

I don’t think he is buying cars anymore seems he wants to sell his collection more so. Fair old fella

[@williamburrows7373]

The 63 Cedric he has is nice, but to big for me, the clean 200b wagon would have been nice but sold it to a mate down your way. Was just talking with him today as I picked up a 120y coupe for 350, she'll is dead but interior is good and motor looks clean, been sitting for 13 years tho, only got it for miscellaneous parts for my coupe.

[@geckopete]

Cant wait to see what you end up doing to with the RX4... Was hoping you would give us a bit of a look at that Cosmo in the rack in your mates shed there.. Now that would be one project worth doing...

[@lowstandards5269]

Cheers man. The cosmo isn’t mine so didn’t want to show too much of it.

[@RagdollRacingInc]

Mate so many memories came flashing back to me on this vid thankyou that was awesome

[@lowstandards5269]

Thanks for watching. Yeah me too I grew up with Datsuns

[@RagdollRacingInc]

After this I'm on the hunt for another one

[@WestAuckMx]

The ausi version of vice grip garage 😂

[@ArlenSheehan]

Hahaha this is great mate!! Ill be keeping updated for future vids. What a crackup

[@lowstandards5269]

Thank you:) update in 2 weeks

[@BrainsofFrank]

Hey I love the old cars and trucks. Especially the ones not well known. I have a 1970 Toyota corona which is my project. But I have a great fondness for the Datsuns

[@lowstandards5269]

I love near all old cars especially when you see them on the road it normally makes my day.

[@russmahlberg7249]

Your mate squeegeeing himself was a classic hahaha

[@lowstandards5269]

Clean as glass now.

[@djphilmanns]

What’s the plan for the Cosmo Sport in the corner? I was amazed to see that. I have one here in the U.K.

[@lowstandards5269]

It’s not getting a factory resto it will be a modified version.

[@toneloc9084]

Don't know if you remember the green 1200 with the 12a in it. Was in fast fours and rotaries maybe 25 years ago. Thud car reminded me of it.

[@lowstandards5269]

My mate had a 13bt one when I was younger so many memories of it.

[@MarkLange-wi9cr]

Holy shit, that turbo LS datto at the start 😳 would be better if it was rusty though 🤷🏻‍♂️lol. And you guys sure had ya work cut out for ya with that 1200 🤣

[@jaye696]

YTFB we on 😎🤘❤️

[@NIPPYGARAGE]

Always excited when you upload bro!

[@lowstandards5269]

Thanks mate

[@Deanozdirect]

I'm a big Mazda fan love the triple rx3 and can't wait to see what you have instore for the rx4

[@lowstandards5269]

Thank you:)

[@nismofreak33]

you guys are an inspiration!

[@lowstandards5269]

Thanks so much

[@larrylongprong5219]

Mad dogs! Great stuff.

[@kuriousgeetv1512]

Is the one in the background badged as a 240k or skyline, I had one badged as a 240k many yr ago and funny i was only talking to me son about that car today

[@lowstandards5269]

It’s a 240k but has skyline badges This model is sold in Australia

[@adamgillies600]

Awesome mate. All your videos are killer and enjoy watching them all. Pretty sure I'm local to you, was wondering if you only work on your cars or do you fix up/finish off other ppls cars? If so would love to get in touch and see if you would be interested in doing final touches ect on my mazda

[@lowstandards5269]

Thank you:) I’m near Glenelg. Normally do but so busy lately would be a struggle to fit it in sadly.

[@adamgillies600]

@@lowstandards5269 that's all good mate. I love watching your channel anyway. I seen your mate Phillip in one of your videos. Went to high school with him. He absolutely shreds on the guitar hey. Anyway can wait to see what's coming for this year with you guys I imagine it will be awesome once again.

[@jaye696]

Don't lie jay that hilux clutch didn't do it itself ....show us the skid video 😂🤣💪😎

[@lowstandards5269]

Tiny skid

[@jaye696]

@@lowstandards5269 😂🤣😂

[@Datsun_Discovery]

everyone needs a mate like mitch!

[@lowstandards5269]

They really do he really helped me take my time and enjoy on this trip.

[@KRONIK32]

! your gonna go places with this channel jaaay straight KaaaanG

[@lowstandards5269]

Thanks mate means a lot

[@bryduhbikeguy]

Can't wait to see if it made 3 kilometers,let alone the 3000. ;)

[@lowstandards5269]

Haha yeah Video tomorrow night

[@negrolortiz8689]

AWSOME proyect

[@old.racing]

hi, It's from Japan! There are fewer old cars in Japan... Mazda Luce RX4 I like it. I'm leaving HB310 & Z31 & FC3S! see you~~~

[@paulgoodall_]

I'm in Toowoomba. How the heck did you get a lead on these cars? I'm a bit jealous.. Always wanted a RX4 Coupe in particular.

[@lowstandards5269]

They kinda found me I was told about them. Seems there is lots more out there.

[@2litrepeter.]

I’m in Toowoomba too and was thinking exactly the same thing. 😎👍

[@LobbyDaLobster]

I've got a Datto 1200 Coupe. I love them.

[@lowstandards5269]

I’ve always had a soft spot for them.

[@BIGPOG]

Just finished watching it all dam hard times getting it running but soon it will be sick.

[@lowstandards5269]

Will be worth it.

[@markkennard861]

I drove a 323 wagon from Auckland to Palmy.. wheel bearing was louder than the stereo. Really worrying as iv had one in which the wheel came off and wrote it off. Personally I'd drive to the other end of the earth for a anything RX.

[@lowstandards5269]

Oh shit There the trips you remember so it’s worth the problems.

[@Dean_Ranga]

I seen you guys around coolac the other day. You where pulled over on the side of the road

[@lowstandards5269]

Sadly we would have broken down over 50 times

[@Dean_Ranga]

@@lowstandards5269 i dont think you where broken down at that point. I seen you in the ute with the trailer and looking in the rear view. Then about 5 minutes down the road i seen the other car coming along. Must of just stopped for him to catch up

[@hotwheelshuntinghauler]

Can’t wait to hear and see what the plan is for these 2 new cars to the channel and to see if they made it back lol

[@lowstandards5269]

Cheers man and yeah so many plans.

[@IBOO57]

Leaves Adelaide, 10 seconds later flying past the Big Banana. 3 minutes later smashing on a China Carb. No mucking around. Soo good.

[@lowstandards5269]

Have over 1.5 hours of footage didn’t want to bore people with the normal stuff.

[@itzruckus]

Far bro I remember being on a holiday in South Australia and seeing a 2 door galant in a drive way old guy said it hadn’t started it in over 7 years, after 6 hours of getting the thing to run I drove it back to Melbourne in 30* heat.. fun times couldn’t do that at my old age nowadays

[@lowstandards5269]

Oh that’s so cool..you always remember the adventures like that. I want to do more of it but sadly the cars are hard to find and all so expensive.

[@itzruckus]

Yeah bro I got my Mazda 1300 for like 300 and a slab of beer back in the day, wouldn’t dream of selling it for anything less then 60k+

[@Clae07]

That's fucken hilarious, good shit!

[@downtheshedwithbyron]

Mate are you it Adelaide? We should catch up for a beer when i pop over in April for the demo derby

[@lowstandards5269]

Yeah man, I go to the demo derby every year

[@downtheshedwithbyron]

@@lowstandards5269 oh sic If your keen for a beer friday or Saturday hit DJ up for my number only wise hope to see you sunday at the derby

[@type3contingent]

Is that Mitch that used to have the old 70s Hilux and drove it over to melb a few times

[@lowstandards5269]

Unsure but does sound like him..I will ask.

[@devnull73]

Adventures like this are a PITA, but in some ways it's the best time you'll have :D

[@devnull73]

One thing I really hate is that most of those cars would be licensable in the US, but in Australia they're like "I'm sorry, but the thermostat housing isnt gold plated"

[@harrypatt7708]

That Ute with the kustoms logo on the side was fucken sweet!

[@lowstandards5269]

Datsun 1000 Ute with a rotary very cool car.

[@mikedubya9313]

Fark, that dude would be getting pulled up by hi way patrol 4 sure 1🤣

[@danstine4440]

What do you do for a living bro in sa

[@lowstandards5269]

Have a fab and mechanical shop.

[@kylestephenson3004]

Won't be doing this again.... Not for a couple of weeks. Lmao loving the content jay

[@lowstandards5269]

Already planing my next trip:/

[@pce0513]

Does that Hilux at the end have an extended chassis? Entire vid is hilarious

[@lowstandards5269]

Just single cab long tub I think.

[@andysaunders3708]

I was GIVEN one of those Datsun 1200s. It ran but smoked superbadly. As compensation, (?), I was allowed to keep the enormous Kenwood sound system in the car. Went ok, and much, (not all), of the smoke dissipated.

[@lowstandards5269]

Such good little cars so raw no fuss.

[@daskamu]

Best channel in oz

[@lowstandards5269]

Thank you so much:)

[@emilkuttel1]

Is that a m234f567n Cosmo?

[@lowstandards5269]

It’s a cosmo As far as the chassis code I have no idea

[@lsgemini7686]

Killer content 🤙🏼

[@lowstandards5269]

Cheers mate

[@jackhopkins9745]

The A series engines by datsun /Nissan are the most robust commercial engines ever released

[@slyonerz]

You must snore hectic for old mate to sleep in the gutter lol

[@lowstandards5269]

Or stink haha.

[@timboulton4028]

is that a 110 cosmo

[@lowstandards5269]

Sure is

[@Subiemal]

Jesus christ what an epic road trip that would’ve been.

[@lowstandards5269]

Massive but will do it again

[@rotaholikzhds906]

Yo is that a cosmo 110 in their also dayymmm son..

[@lowstandards5269]

Yeah man so cool to see

[@fossilfuelenthusiast]

Absolute units 🤣🤣🤣

[@pce0513]

A shower with a squeegie at the servo 😆 I can't imagine how that sounds for non Australian folk 🤣

[@lowstandards5269]

Haha hope they think it’s just normal in Australia.

[@Mattstang]

I usually wash my entire car with those squeegies while at the servo, lol

[@AeroLUXEfpv]

Showered with a squeegee at servo bahahahahaha gold

[@substandardabuse6028]

cool adventure..

[@driftking6553]

It wet in Toowoomba right now I’m here

[@lowstandards5269]

Hard to imagine it raining there it’s always been so hot when I’ve been there.

[@MrRudolphsmit]

That Datsun's 1200's can't die does not matter what you do to them

[@lowstandards5269]

Yeah agree

[@13x10s]

Kb110 yessss !

[@bigbannana4949]

We’re calling your rx3 Fred flint stones car 🕳️

[@BigLeafDropper86]

Nathan!!!!! No sorry don't know him.. 😂

[@garagetwentynine4023]

Gotta love a shitty datsun, I've got a 1200 coupe myself. Loved this video....shower at the servo had me laughing for a long time

[@lowstandards5269]

There so shit there good. Thanks mate.

[@nzharveynz]

Wtfffffff, Keep it up lad's

[@Techbitznpcs]

i spot a cosmo 110s body on the racks

[@gemizu4874]

Nice cars

[@benbradley4128]

Probably one of the worst pics of me ever!! 🤣🤣

[@lowstandards5269]

I feel there could be worse

[@ADudesRotary]

The shit you go through for a rota and a dimo, wouldn't have it any better

[@38skippers]

Galant A112 Coupe.

[@eddylorenzo5033]

Well we know where all these classic cars are. all at his place 😆

[@lowstandards5269]

Haha yeah

[@WhiteD88]

Still yet too see an L series blow up or not be startable 🤙👍

[@snooz510]

I agree. But this was an a series. Still datsun tho lol

[@WhiteD88]

@@snooz510 oh my bad haha

[@lowstandards5269]

L and A they are both so reliable

[@WhiteD88]

@@lowstandards5269 what's the difference between them mate? look so similar on video

[@aaronkraemer9887]

​@@WhiteD88 L-Series is OHC, A-Series is OHV and much simpler

[@devilspen4892]

Stop taking our cars in QLD 😂😂 no stop

[@lowstandards5269]

I’m back soon to get some more better hurry up.