Can't believe that's MY 280z! -- Body work is DONE

[@aaronmarshalldrums]

Thanks for making informative videos! I’m picking up my 76 280Z tomorrow. Can’t wait to get started!

[@StewartMotoring]

That's awesome hope you got it. Show some pics on facebook @ StewartMotoring

[@sero143]

Grats man! Been watching your vids to help me with my 280Z build too. Please keep it up and thank you for the upload!

[@johnstonspillers6243]

Looking good. Glad to see this thing coming together. I ended up raptor lining the inside of my fender to prevent rock dings. It is a 2k liner you can easily spray at home. Looking forward to seeing your wrap ideas. Personally I have become a big fan of the proline series from dipyourcar. End up with a very good finish for a fraction of that cost and time. Plus I don’t feel bad changing colors often.

[@mobamatches9186]

I love how it look the black when was drying.. respect for your build.

[@MyBlueZed]

Woo! ... and may I say Hoo! Great to see guys back and such a great result so far. I’m watching another Zed build and it’s just chaotic. Yours is going to be epic! I’d suggest blue for the colour of course. 😉 Really looking forward to the next episode! 👍🏻

[@StewartMotoring]

Hey thanks, I appreciate this comment (:

[@kiamaz254]

Just stumbled up on this ...binge watching n I'm hooked on this build.

[@Kronaphasia]

Nice work, however I think you will have major fender rub without cutting the original fender steel down. From the video it appears you have no drive train in the car for static right height measurements. Fender overlays are not just a quick bolt on on & done addition, especially running 15 inch or bigger rims on the stock S30 body & double if you plan on lowering the ride height. For the rears the correct method is to cut the inner fender to the top of the inner wheel well arch, cut the outer fender to match & then weld the folded inner wheel arch to the outer fender. This gives maximum possible clearance for tire diameter & suspension travel under load in the rear. The front is similar without the need for welding an inner wheel well arch. However the front & back portions of the front wheel arch must be shaped correctly to allow for full wheel L/R wheel lock with larger then stock wheels.

[@comfort_in_discomfort]

Nice work. Gives me inspiration to work on my Grand Wagoneer. I like that your GF is helping. Great teamwork.

[@blkvr492]

Dude, great work. I have been watching your channel to get an idea of the process for painting my own 280zx. You do awesome work man.

[@StewartMotoring]

Thanks a lot! This is all new to me so learn from my mistakes and do better ha!

[@JoseMartinez-jw2dy]

Ls130 i have 1981 280zx as well.this cars look a lot better with bumper delete.i did mine looks nice

[@passengerswelcome1847]

All the hard work is paying off, car looks great! Your attention to detail is inspiring. Great job laying the primer and good idea with the sound deadening under the fenders. I think i will do the same when i get to that point. Thanks for the highly anticipated update, looking foward to engine install

[@StewartMotoring]

Thanks for the great comment!

[@MindDezign]

A thin layer of two part bedliner is the only under carriage coating worth its weight.IT , SOUND DEADENING ( SHOULD BE SPRAYED ON TOP OF THE FRONT CHASSIS. Where the front fenders rest and bolt to as this area collects ( its a shelf) dust dirt and water. PROTECTS FROM ABRASSION, MOISTURE, DOESNT HOLD DIRT , HOSES CLEAN AND THE COLOR DOESNT FADE , MAKING YOUR TIRE WHEEL COMBO POP .

[@sleeks9939]

I've been waiting for the update. Looking great. Badass. I dig the black color as well.

[@ryanotown22]

With the sound deadening you could get moisture trapped in there from puddles vs if you did a Bedliner maybe you should do a bedliner first then the sound deadining material

[@XavierAncarno]

Ryan Lawrence if the bedliner is not breathable enough it could trap moisture and rust the whole thing from inside out. This is catastrophic... there is a shop in NY states that make a video about The whole chassis of a SUV was crumbling like Oreo biscuit.

[@leoworteler2095]

South Main Auto? Trapped salted snow + steel = Oreo. :P kzbin.info/www/bejne/pInZnWykqZpqgck

[@mikey50469]

Very nice primer job. Looks great

[@momog65]

Love this build man , awesome work! Keep it up, always enjoy watching all your videos!! Keep posting !

[@Sargon77757]

I've been following this since the beginning and it looks amazing

[@StewartMotoring]

Thanks Chris !

[@Sargon77757]

@@StewartMotoring no problem

[@Kowalski401]

Great job on the bodywork! Looks spectacular!

[@Saurion1]

That matte black looks sick. I'd say keep it.

[@StewartMotoring]

That's why my gf says too

[@aldo9564]

It’s a Great Learning Opportunity ... DYI. Make mistakes, learn, make more mistakes, learn more. The Pride that you feel when you do your own work .... PRICELESS. The DP90LF is epoxy primer, really not intended as “paint”. Doesn’t offer environmental ‘protections’ that PAINT does (UV, etc.). Others have gone that route, but it’s not exactly “Proper”. In the event that no one has questioned, before mounting the “ZG” flares, one usually CUTS the wheel openings to get them positioned (correctly) with body lines. Was it intentional NOT cutting ? Keep up the good work .... Aaah, was typing WHILE vid going, because I type slowly .... missed the Wrap Plan

[@StewartMotoring]

Yep, the plan is to wrap it. Thanks for the comment!

[@jeffintoronto5712]

Looking good. Please set up a DIY filter system for the garage. I see you have some windows there, so do a search on how to build it with a fan and furnace filters. And spray down your floor with water before you paint. It may not be as important if you're going to wrap it but dust is the enemy of paint jobs and paint is the enemy of your lungs and everything else in your shop.

[@futurenewmedia]

Now that’s turned out fantastic 😍 Gives me motivation to get back out in my garage to get on with my Porker 993 RS tribute build 👌 Keep up the great work, I’m enjoying following your progress 🤗

[@StewartMotoring]

Thank you, and you should! That's a cool build

[@Johnsondidit]

Great job! Very nice.

[@jdmjunk]

datsun looks amazing!!!! fitment is perfect!!!!! what are wheel/tire specs? what fender flares are you using? universal or zg?

[@StewartMotoring]

I bought some universal 4 corner flares that are bigger in the back than in the front, ended up buying 2 sets so I could use the big rear ones all around car. 15x9 -20

[@jeffsanderson1314]

Nice project Z, and going with a wrap will be interesting to follow.

[@tpmalu]

I live in a area where rust is a big isue. Im worried that your sound deadening is a water trap. But a wery nice build one of the best 280z on youtube.

[@larrykay6606]

The one important item not to get overspray on. My Toolbox!!!!!!!! The Z is looking good!

[@StewartMotoring]

For sure!

[@punkbloater]

Looking sweet, nice work man! I would have probably painted the underside of the fenders before you put on that dynamat stuff, afraid it could collect water and start rusting.

[@StewartMotoring]

Hey thanks, I probably should have done that, but it still had the original paint and etching from factory. So no bare metal exposed. I did paint the underside of the fenders in the black epoxy, which I did not show in the vid.

[@punkbloater]

Stewart Motoring - you’re probably going to be just fine with that i would think, especially if you don’t drive it on salted winter roads. 👍🏻

[@RWBJeff]

Great job.....looking awesome. My only concern on the dynamat on the inner fenders would be future moisture and rust. Why not spray a bedliner under the fenders?

[@StewartMotoring]

A lot have this concern but I think i'll be good. The mat is waterproof and will provide a cushion for rocks where as most bed liners will not. Of course, depends on which liner you buy.

[@dennishemingway4151]

Great build. Makes me want to finish setting up my garage so I can finally start my 280z. Been sitting 2 years in the garage since I bought it. How much do wraps for this size car usually go for

[@StewartMotoring]

Wraps are really expensive when you pay someone to do it. But ill wrap this car myself. I found a good brand vinyl to wrap the whole car for about 500$. But ive seen full car vinyl as low as 200$ (don't buy this ebay crap) and then vinyl as expensive as 2k for a whole car.

[@AlexA-bx8jr]

would put some undercoat/bedliner on the underside of those fenders, personally. Looking great man! Liking the spoiler a lot.

[@StewartMotoring]

That's for sure another option I thought about for the fenders

[@MindDezign]

Only two part real bedliner just a thin layer especially on the shelf the front fender bolt too. And behind the entire front fenders because the fresh air vent/wiper Motor area ( another most worth spot to spray bedliner, 2 part only ) This is the trough old rotten leaves/ bugs and water sit for seasons and empties out right behind. Lower rear of front fenders. Makes a good arguement for stainless or fine plastic screen to help keep alot of mentioned debri out from the trough. Definitely under coat the trough to make it a sealed never rust zone

[@mickholgate3347]

looking fantastic mate!

[@StewartMotoring]

Thanks Mick!

[@mickholgate3347]

very welcome mate!

[@codyboyd011]

He’s back!

[@StewartMotoring]

OG Cody

[@boot-strapper]

This thing looks so sick. Inspiring work. I'm about to switch from an apartment to a house with a garage so I can give my 240(sx) the love it deserves.

[@StewartMotoring]

Yo that's awesome! The house lifeeeee. I have a 240sx as well! Did you see it? It may be my next build

[@boot-strapper]

Yeah, there are tons of parts available for them, its pretty cool.

[@liltwin901]

Good work and badass build

[@brandonbeeman1558]

Great job and looking good.

[@StewartMotoring]

Thanks for watching

[@justinalvarez4556]

Looks awesome man! I was wondering what kinda paint gun and setup you have? I'd really love to paint my own car, but I've never done anything like that. I hear from some people you should just pay someone to do it and other people say you can totally do it yourself. Whats been your experience with it so far?

[@StewartMotoring]

It takes a lot of practice IMO. It's just like welding, you have to be able to look at your results and know what needs to be changed... air pressure...thinner...wider angle...too close.. all these things. But I have finally got decent. I bought a cheap set of guns that are working out well and have great reviews! DeVilbiss 802342 StartingLine HVLP Gravity Spray Gun Kit

[@jordanhill8318]

Yo!!! This looks so awesome.. so sad I dont live in IL anymore to ride in it.. :(

[@SendItGarage]

Lucky man good looking car and good looking girl you’ve got it all don’t ya

[@StewartMotoring]

I don’t have it all, but I do enjoy what I have. Can’t take it for granted.

[@Dolf260z]

ayeee just watched the video man! great update. I'm a little worried about that sound proof matting you put in the inner guards. I'm pretty sure that will absorb water, which when driving even on a wet road will get saturated. Also the fact you layed it over some areas that were bare steel. that is gonna rust in no time. I know raptor liner (or truck bed spray on liner) like i used on my car is Exxy as, but surly there would be some rubberized spray on coating you could score pretty cheap that goes on with a schultz gun, and will offer much better protection than that sound matting. Id be ditching that matting while the car is still a shell so to speak, cause if your anything like me, once the car is complete and on the road and all together, i defiantly CNBF doing it then. Looking forward to the engine work!

[@StewartMotoring]

Don't worry, it's water proof. The mat will provide a cushion for rocks where as a raptor liner will not. This was my thinking.

[@jesse5222]

Looks great 👍

[@midnyt_dash2764]

what size wheels are they? and what offset?

[@StewartMotoring]

15x9 -20

[@MrMartinez760]

Are those Watanabe wheels?

[@StewartMotoring]

They are replicas or look a likes

[@odevious8081]

That is awesome I want to build one

[@InvincibleExtremes]

Looking good

[@MindDezign]

Ah hah your Alive...your girl needs the " hidden Hand award" for her steady help Its not that your car looks good in black. Its a Z has a great body design ! Its hard to make them look bad. But truely a hall mark of years of work getting to this point. Your car is resurrected and looks whole and healthy Great Job to the both of you. Its been a long time coming to get this far. Your on the up side now.Now its a car again Now its all fun and fitting. Great Great rescue yet another Z car , lives !

[@StewartMotoring]

I read this comment to my gf, we both appreciate it (:

[@MindDezign]

@@StewartMotoring funny I didnt mention or comment on the Editing. The most Thank less job out there ( after body work and fabrication of coarse...NO BODY KNOWS THE TIME put into such things) Thumbs up for a smooth , clean , EDIT...well done !!!

[@JakeSams]

HELL YEAH LOOKS AMAZING

[@jstep100]

Sweet!

[@xStr8UPDoPex]

Came a long way!

[@95_drifter]

awsome

[@79TEOG]

Not a fan of the flares

[@piecetoyou8285]

Sir. please cover your skin and eyes ,chemical from hardeners get absorb through the skin and eyes, some of these chemicals act the same as arsenic in them products, And epoxy once in your lungs does not leave them,

[@magnetic_5oh194]

Hello there, it’s been a while

[@StewartMotoring]

Yoo, been a minute for sure

[@XavierAncarno]

Do an anime wrap just for the laugh.

[@GWH1965]

It's gonna be Great!, Nice handy girlfriend.

[@StewartMotoring]

Shes great