BUILDING A DATSUN 280ZX IN 10 MINUTES!

The complete transformation of my Datsun 280zx in 10 minutes. I really enjoyed making this video. I can't believe how far it's come! Crazy.
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240z, 260z, 280z, 280zx build.

[@itsmikelake]

Latest 280zx video is here - kzbin.info/www/bejne/inXMpJdra82iqLs

[@zadricgaming6819]

Let’s be honest we all clicked this vid cause we like z cars

[@itsmikelake]

Haha not mad about that!

[@cjthegearhead6786]

True

[@Sepukku616]

No lie

[@aestheticswim3397]

ive been trying to find a s30 z or a 280zx for a while but i got no luck

[@erikdelgadillo9169]

no shit

[@buyabc1917]

Bro i swear to god if u wouldn't have painted it completely I would have gone mad af ! :)) Great job man ! this looks sick af

[@itsmikelake]

Haha thanks my dude! Pretty stoked with it. Turbo install next!

[@ImHappy2poo]

Before even watching this, the build reminds me of the Devil Z

[@itsmikelake]

I'd never seen Midnight Wangan until after building this car and seeing the comments! Now I'm in love with it haha. Thanks for watching!

[@1mawesomel1kethat]

The Devil Z was a 240z but it's still an awesome build

[@1mawesomel1kethat]

@Samuel Olesek true, real life and Wangan Midnight

[@ImHappy2poo]

@@1mawesomel1kethat I know.

[@1mawesomel1kethat]

@@ImHappy2poo yup, you know so do I, absolutely no sarcasm on your or my part

[@itsmikelake]

Thanks for the awesome comments & support with this build! Next up - Turbo install! Don't forget to subscribe for all future 280zx content 😁.

[@itsmikelake]

@Joshua Pittman Cheers bro. Sometimes simple is best hey!

[@itsmikelake]

@Faded Primo Really appreciate that bro. Cheers!

[@one4qv4re]

What would a 280zx with a R32 Godzilla in be like 🤔

[@itsmikelake]

@Faded Primo That would certainly be different haha

[@ethanpelzer3849]

What size wheels are those

[@obeel4702]

Sick video, thinking of buying one of these as a project when I’m a bit older!

[@itsmikelake]

Thank you bro! 100% do it. They’re amazing cars 👌🏻

[@ugwuey1080]

@@itsmikelake are the replacements for parts expensive? or easy to get? i live in argentina and there are almost no datzuns because in the moment they were selling our country began a non importing fase of the economy.

[@itsmikelake]

@@ugwuey1080 Unfortunately the parts aren't easy to find at all 😅

[@phlooke]

@@itsmikelake I can help you out with one part....cheat code for headlight replacements. They use the exact same headlights as a Jeep Wrangler... possibly older models like CJ7 headlights 😂.

[@RuminantPrime]

Pretty nice I was starting to get anxious thinking you wouldn't work on the dust.

[@luismejia9134]

It's amazing what people can do in only 10 minutes. Good and quick work.

[@noahbarnes4401]

i love this, i won a 300zx z31 1984 and people say im crazy and i should just stick to the 32 gtr i have but seeing people like this bringing life into the fairladies is incredible and fills me with joy !

[@itsmikelake]

Thanks Noah. The R32's are great, but there's just something about these old Japanese cars that are so fricken cool! So much character.

[@Robertolg75]

My mom had a 280z, watching this brought back great memories of the fun we had driving it. Great work and finished result.

[@francoisviviers3598]

I laughed more , than I had to , for u. When u said "the only bush, that I love, legit" 🤣🤭🤣 Sometimes , u must explore nature 🤣🤣🤣😏🤭😏

[@itsmikelake]

Hahahaha, had to be said!

[@mini_worx]

Phenomenal work. The fender mirrors got me here cause I just picked some up for my Puma. The Z looks phenomenal. Living the T-tops.

[@anguirosuchus55]

Silverstreak lookin' nice these days

[@JapanTalker]

Your car is absolutely stunning dude. Few years from now I'm looking to start collecting & restoring Zs. Your video has given me hope.

[@perplxxd]

That is such a beautiful car! I'm glad you put so much time and work into that Z so you could enjoy it! Also, thank you for saving it from where it was before!

[@itsmikelake]

Thank you bro! I’m so proud of it. I still have sooo many things I want to do to her. Turbo setup coming soon!

[@omega9077]

I just acquired a 280 almost in the exact same condition. I don’t have much knowledge on fixing these kinda things. It’s how I actually found this video. It’s encouraging to see that it is possible to fix it.

[@RuminantPrime]

How is it going?

[@trey4025]

Only Ten Minutes? Very Fast!

[@Ultra-161]

Yeah man he be zoomin

[@sparkletimez]

Fr

[@PolisherPL]

Tbh that car looks amazing just when you change the wheels

[@itsmikelake]

Thank you bro! Wheels can really change the whole look & feel of the car for sure.

[@SicilianSVT]

I’ve been wanting one of these cars since i was 5 yrs old. Excellent, excellent work and very impressive! $1,500 is a steal! Nicely done!

[@hasrulnizamawgmohammad9464]

Beautiful. The 1st wheel u got actually looks perfect for the z..

[@itsmikelake]

Thanks! Agree, but they weren’t genuine wheels and I felt the car deserved genuine.

[@munsey9114]

Ah. I felt the same about the watanabe style wheels, but i rest easier knowing you did it for authenticity.

[@boubjte]

Most def, 1st wheel.

[@antmarino9635]

This is such a frickin sick vid dude!

[@itsmikelake]

Thanks bro! Can't wait to look back on it in 20 years haha

[@chrispayy_3484]

Subbed! Love to see another aussie car YT! Wish you were around NSW. Love the work on the Datsun! I always have a soft spot for older datto’s and Nissan’s. Makes me miss my 88’ Exa

[@south7boys]

Turned out fantastic, nicely done! I can only hope our 280z project turns out this good

[@itsmikelake]

Thanks boys! Very keen to check your project out. Best of luck with it. Hit me up if you need any help.

[@imagehunter1]

Congrats 👍🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼you do have balls to start with a project on those conditions 😳😳

[@itsmikelake]

Thanks! It took a lot of work 😅

[@pappasmitty2]

SHE LIVES! Hell yeah Dr. Frankenstein, I wish I had your skillset. Cruising in something you brought back like that must be so damned satisfying. Hope she'll be good to you for a LONG time!😁👍

[@matteodaimling6476]

Really nice job there. Looks amazing!

[@joshsmith4488]

My first car was an 81 2+2 ttop 5speed. I loved it so much This brought back so many great memories. Thanks

[@itsmikelake]

They’re such a cool car hey, so much character. Thanks for the kind words Josh! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@daynederbyshire296]

I am so glad you put fender mirrors. Personally I think it takes the car look fresh a different while still keeping it true to its roots

[@itsmikelake]

Thanks bro, I whole heartedly agree. Crazy how a small mod can make such a big difference!

[@mokkozy]

The whole time I was scared to death thinking you would keep the rust and damage untouched, and just have the pretty paint over it. Thank goodness by the end you actually stripped the whole thing and fixed it all, had me worried.

[@davidfusco6600]

Nice job. I had a 1975 280Z, I loved that car!

[@umar02121]

I’m in love with 240z

[@itsmikelake]

So am I!

[@lucioalonso4547]

This was cool, I had an 85 280zx . Miss that car. Was a blast to drive.

[@dimwitzgarage4686]

Fukin minty mate, been watching since around when you first got it. Beautiful!

[@itsmikelake]

Thanks so much bro! She's turned out far better than I could have hoped. Not finished yet! Next up, turbo...😜

[@VBshredder]

Heck of a transformation. Glad to see i'm not the only one with mismatched DIY paint on repairs (edit: until respray - nice!)...and your car looks killer!

[@harselfalah_r]

Love your works. Proud of you!

[@josesupra]

Love the way the car came out man. Keep up the good content

[@itsmikelake]

Hey bro! Appreciate the love my man. Cheers!

[@Sepukku616]

Looked 50% better just after the first wash. Awesome work my guy.

[@itsmikelake]

Right?! Thanks bro. It's been such a fun build so far. Can't wait to do the turbo stuff!

[@Treaxvour]

Totally awesome! It takes a lot of work to save some of these Zs. I commend you. Excellent job so far. 👏

[@itsmikelake]

Cheers! Phase 2 starts next week 😈

[@nicktubara]

Great work. Well done.

[@itsmikelake]

Cheers nick!

[@gtboi4507]

I love these types of videos. Good work for Devil Z

[@douglasb.1203]

She's a beautiful 2+2 (owned one BITD myself '83 5 speed loaded). Loved the look with the spokes.

[@itsmikelake]

Thank you bro! They’re such awesome cars. They’ll really come into their own in the next couple of years I think

Your 280ZX looks awesome!

[@datjap8883]

Great build Mike!

[@Paul-ex2bz]

Awesome work bro. Love it.

[@itsmikelake]

Thank you my bro!

[@cmscms123456]

5:09... mig welding in short pants, like a boss.

[@Janith15]

Turned out so good Mike love it :)

[@itsmikelake]

Cheers Janith!

[@daschmitty]

nice choice on Bayside blue. Fav color on the R34 GTR

[@dandelao9653]

You did amazing job on this car mate

[@ahmadchan._]

i like your style dude..it’s perfect 🤩..stay safe bro

[@doug_h1197]

I love these cars so much, sick build man

[@itsmikelake]

As do I! Thanks bro

[@autopeakdetailing]

nice work!

[@Razworth]

Absolute beaut cant wait till i can get one for myself 🤤 still working on my 350 in the meantime

[@itsmikelake]

Hell yeah dude! 350’s are awesome too 👊🏻

[@mikepolo775]

Mate this is wicked!!

[@itsmikelake]

Thank you bro!

[@lunaediesmusic]

Beautiful!

[@benjones627]

Looks so sick, great job

[@itsmikelake]

Cheers Ben!

[@reginalddunn6183]

That's a cool back seat to put the little ones in to get to ride in the little cool back seat a of a Cool Z.

[@4k.davidb875]

love the car bro, enjoy it you deserve it

[@jull444]

this is my favorite classic car- like what you did with it

[@itsmikelake]

Thanks bro! But we’re not done yet. Lots more to come 🤘🏻

[@bartoszbartosz7650]

Great job! Look amazing 😎

[@metroplex18]

One of the many videos that makes me wish I had the money to do this kind of thing... Props... PS: Beautiful car!

[@Hercules674]

you're very lucky to have gotten this car at $1200. and to even own one is a miracle. and really cool on the process man, kudos to ya

[@HondaCivic-nq1by]

The only problem I see are the stretched tires, but everything else is absolute gold

[@itsmikelake]

Agreed. These are the tyres that came on the wheels. I’ve been looking for wider tyres, not actually very easy to find in 16’s! Thinking I’ll go 235 instead of the current 215 👌🏻

[@LOKISX]

Big like! ZX are awesome. Huge difference between day 1 and now.

[@itsmikelake]

Thanks Loki! Version 2 is nearly complete and I fricken cannot wait to drive it again 😭

[@LOKISX]

@@itsmikelake With Zac moving your way too I definitely have to plan a trip down for car hangs and check it out!

[@LOKISX]

Awesome stuff Mike!

[@itsmikelake]

Cheers Loki ya legend! Can't wait to come up to QLD and hang!

[@RunnJake]

Defo might get an old datsun as my first project, i see a lot of them in decent shape for really cheap

[@itsmikelake]

Do it bro! Patience and hard work will see it through 🤘🏻

[@LassCover]

it looks amazing dude congratz

[@itsmikelake]

Cheers bro!

[@williambarnes4573]

I love how is turned out it’s a beautiful car I love it keep up the good content aswel

[@itsmikelake]

Thanks bro! Appreciate it

[@jamonesbaratoskim8039]

wow, it looks amazing

[@itsmikelake]

Thanks bro!

[@MaikDreijer]

CLEAN

[@BuddyCoopers]

Nice work and it's right hand drive.

[@itsmikelake]

Thanks dude! Yep, Australian delivered haha

[@captainslav1]

The coolness is oozing out of my nose dude

[@itsmikelake]

Cheers bro

[@paulecrosby2006]

Brilliant car matey, I love my Z31

[@itsmikelake]

Thanks Paul! Absolutely love the Z31's also. They're all quickly becoming hard to come by classics!

[@jacksonhunter8096]

this was amazing bro

[@itsmikelake]

Thank you bro!

[@proh2988]

Fire build bro

[@itsmikelake]

Thanks homie!

[@antonioida1372]

Love it!

[@XBASS247]

looks sick ,

[@luispalomino5514]

Qué belleza del Datsun 280ZX !

[@ainsleystewart4844]

Nice build

[@itsmikelake]

Thanks bro!

[@AdoteAzhar]

Living the dream boys.

[@franckdidierjean8804]

WoW i like Z but first Gen but honestly yours is kicking the ass!! I will maybe reconsider my Z project for same Gen 👌🏻👍🏼

[@Frankko4]

lo amé! hermoso trabajo

[@TookMyDior]

I was just watching devil z when I got this recommended 😳. I love the car man

[@itsmikelake]

Hah thank you bro! And thanks KZbin for recommending it 😅

[@chancehedden2752]

That blue is beautiful

[@Aldahirarroyo333]

Sick build bro.

[@itsmikelake]

Thanks my dude!

[@MaccasYouTube]

Sporting a semi looking at the absolute beauty of the finished product.

[@itsmikelake]

Haha this is my fave comment ever

[@MaccasYouTube]

Flattery will get you everywhere. Shame your not in Perth would love to detail away the drool makers there would certainly be on it

[@Itsallaboutthebuild]

Nice build. Curious, what type of welder do you use? Flux core or gas setup for the patch work???

[@itsmikelake]

Believe it or not, I used a cheap gasless mig...Haha. A Gas mig would be perfect for the job!

[@Gerardocastaneda490]

Awesome video 👏🏽👏🏽

[@itsmikelake]

Cheers!

[@chrilleman16]

"second time painting a car, it came out alright"....bro if my car looked even half as good as that id be a happy man!, sick build my guy! amazing

[@itsmikelake]

Thanks bro! I’ll do an update video on this build soon as it’s come a LONG way!!

[@chrilleman16]

@@itsmikelake looking forward to it, got yourself a new sub 😊

[@ajayblake5110]

Great build❤️

[@itsmikelake]

Thanks bro!

[@lyncchrys5523]

Sick ass build man beautiful

[@itsmikelake]

Thank ya bro!

[@SuperHops]

For a second I was like "is that Akio working on his Devil Z"

[@056_bambangpriyambodo5]

that was so cool bruh. i enjoy yout video

[@itsmikelake]

Thanks bro!

[@one4qv4re]

From a die hard Ferrari fan this is one sweet ride well done awesome job beautiful machine long live the Z

[@itsmikelake]

Thanks so much Glenn!

[@seeker7658]

This vid made me like this car more than I already did

[@vitorio1001]

Alucinante la transformación felicitaciones

[@Therealfjood]

That is one sexy car you got there

[@FrozenaxeXD]

I bought a 280ZX not too long ago and in the process of fixing it up

[@itsmikelake]

Hell yeah bro! Fricken best cars 🥰

[@antonio.v6600]

I usually don't like the look of 280zx but this one looks nice

[@rbndesign4650]

Nice video bro!🤙🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻

[@chiefouko]

Wow!😍😍😍😍😍 Love the car

[@itsmikelake]

Thanks!!