Completely Restoring A 30 Year Old Miata

Thanks to Mickey Custom for restoring my miata!
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Project Mighty Miata, the goal is simple: build a poor mans Ferrari
In this update video, all of the rust, dents and other little annoying things get repaired, as well as a new layer of paint, wheels and headlights!
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Music Used (in order):
One Shot - A la conquete [Instrumental]
• One Shot - A la conque...
marsy - i've been thinkin
• marsy - i've been thinkin
BOOM BAP Redlox Beats
• FREE FOR PROFIT - BOOM...
Geneburn Comprehend
• Geneburn Comprehend
Doc Gyneco - Du spy dans l'air
• Doc Gyneco - Du spy da...
Chain of Love By Syojo Satori
• Chain of Love 愛の鎖 By S...
Juggernaut - War Thunder
• Juggernaut | War Thund...
Le Castle Vania - Solaris Rerez
• Le Castle Vania - Sola...
Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction
1:22 Current State Of The Miata
2:05 Delivery To The Bodyshop
3:07 Damage Assessment
4:24 Rust Repair
6:11 Painting Preperation
8:06 New Color
9:54 Finished Bodywork + Pickup Day
11:58 The Mistake
12:30 Removing The Interior
15:19 Second Turbo Miata Plan
16:17 Last Details
19:58 Finished Look And Future Plans

[@CarMighty]

In the first part of this video, where the car is at the bodyshop, I was not always there when it happened, but I still decided to include it, by showing you pictures and images of it happening, since some other miata owners may find this useful. (I know that 2007 was the last time you watched an image slideshow on KZbin) However, in the second part there is more video footage, so to not waste your time, here are some timestamps: 0:00 Introduction 1:22 Current State Of The Miata 2:05 Delivery To The Bodyshop 3:07 Damage Assessment 4:24 Rust Repair 6:11 Painting Preperation 8:06 New Color 9:54 Finished Bodywork + Pickup Day 11:58 The Mistake 12:30 Removing The Interior 15:19 Second Turbo Miata Plan 16:17 Last Details 19:58 Finished Look And Future Plans

[@valkus_yeah]

okay mate

[@Racing_Dude]

Big

[@fbi9484]

fart

[@CarMighty]

fart

[@linus0075]

Bild a miata Whitf a Wartsila-Sulzer RTA96-C

[@HEKVT]

Spending the GDP of a small nation on a Miata, let's go.

[@czaro8006]

We got plenty of Good Boy Points

[@vivekchannel4990]

@@czaro8006 nah bro, it's Good Driving Points

[@Viper_2-1]

​@@vivekchannel4990 damn, shame women can't get those (Guys it's a joke pls don't drone strike my house)

[@Ross_gitar_bas]

@@Viper_2-1 “Bomb has been planted”

[@Viper_2-1]

@@Ross_gitar_bas "Hurry now, that's a live bomb!" -CS:GO Training Officer

[@NicholasWasntHere]

Mighty almost doing a face reveal for 20 minutes

[@aspark4338]

hey we got a hair colour reveal at least

[@Greencroc123-SG]

Me:don't at least reveal your face mighty

[@IgnitionP]

he is barely concealing his face with that mask anyway lmao

[@Ben_dillon]

4.5k for a complete restoration is mental, normally just a respray cost that much. Looks amazing aswell

[@neeooww]

thats what i thought, here in australia that is the cost of a mid range paint job

[@ethanpicken6992]

@@neeooww Remember that's euros, it's something like 8 grand in our Australian dollars

[@kantaz1343]

That depends which country you are talking about, he calculated PLN to Euros for the video so in Euros it's not that much, but in PLN it's much bigger cost

[@GTSW1FT]

@@ethanpicken6992 pain

[@Higherfunc1436-ni4ti]

Bro, I just saw two guys kissing

[@quinnobi42]

Don't forget to have the headlights aligned. Most people forget this is a thing, but especially on older cars, there are adjustment screws that are used to make sure the headlight is pointing in the right place.

[@CarMighty]

yep, will do that!

[@brad10pitt]

crazy how the viewers got this to happen. I love the car and the new looks, and can't wait to see the finished engine installed. PS: i think the headlights look kinda bad. But it is creative!

[@CarMighty]

will keep them on for a while, but to be honest, I kinda like the old halogen headlights more recently..

[@microwave5107]

​@@CarMighty been

[@MrQuiek]

Maybe turn them around that they look like the blues from angry birds?

[@car.guh.]

@@CarMighty to me they look like the old ones because the reflection of the glass cancels out the black top half of the headlight

[@mxstxng]

Your irl videos are some of my favourite videos on KZbin. Can’t wait to see even more content on your miata and what the future holds for your channel :)

[@SaulHeno]

my jaw actually DROPPED when you said how much Mickey charged you, that is an incredible deal for the work he did. I got quoted €3K just to have my arches welded back together, you got a full resto for a little more, thats insane

[@noahu_photography7478]

The new paint looks like lightning McQueen after his remodel in radiator springs. This is a compliment.

[@suchybagnet]

"o kurwa" says everything! Congrats Mighty hope Miata last forever with you!

[@Erik_Blomgren]

I was a bit sceptical at first about this, kind of worried that you would ruin the car thats become your whole image, seeing this was super cool! I think the red paint was the right choise, it's your color after all :) I think the stock headlights look better, but tbh those ones you put on are more unique. Looks like the restoration was very well done as well, and that seems like a really good price too, i bet it would cost a lot more where i live. Your car really deserves this love!

[@theguythatweird]

Mighty, these edits are absolutely astonishing. The video is done very, very well. It's engaging, interesting, and a lot of fun. I've really enjoyed your IRL videos of you mucking about with cars. Excellent work sir! Can't wait for more!

[@Sir-Prizse]

I am now the owner of a 1998 MX-5 NB after my mother sadly passed away. It was the first car I ever bought and it was her 60th birthday present from me. The car is almost identical in construction to the NA, but costs only 1/4 because it has no pop-up headlights. I love the car, you can't imagine how much fun a Miata can be. Because I now also have a close emotional bond with the car, I will keep and cherish it.

[@CarMighty]

I am sorry for your loss, I hope your NB will serve you a long time ❤ I agree, the NB is better than the NA in every way, other than the pop-up headlights that some people just love :)

[@UndeadBass]

hope you have fun with that NB, and sorry fpr your loss

[@Ghosty___]

Now this is totally where I love where the viewer generated money goes to, not for creators to flex shit to their viewers and fans but actually put into their shitbox and make something great that viewers can also enjoy and also you Mighty get to ride a restored car! Your content is epic Mighty, and your fucked up discord server is also something that I love. I am glad to be a part of this community and I hope that this journey never ends. Thank you Mighty for all the awesome content and for giving a poor Miata a restoration road, I have had a similar process with an offroad car and I know how difficult it can get. Respecc from Estonia

[@liamwatts8597]

This... this right here folks. It's why we live. Best Miata build I've EVER seen and will ever done see. I love the new headlights and I love what you do ❤

[@MarcusWolfWanders]

i'm not all that much of a car person, but my brother is. you've made it easier to start understanding what he's into, and i've benefitted from your work. thank you, CarMighty! and I can't wait to see what more content comes from both Miatas :)

[@lukeball2868]

The running light colour change looks like the might have a polarised filter on them, could be that it's built in or it could just be a protective cover which needs peeling off

[@MordAutomobile]

Man that paint looking shiny good luck on the v8 swap!

[@daedalus_20v]

If you decide to change the headlights back to "stock" the American company Holley makes full LED lights called RetroBrights that look identical to the original sealed beam lamps. Basically 3x the light output but a stock look.

[@grahambrown6811]

thank you for sharing. looking forward to the updates. I love my Meister R Zeta CRD's on my NA, hope your new setup works well for you! keep up the great vids

[@roblox_boosa]

5:59 if you have headphones you will enjoy this part, the 3D audio is so relaxing, I suggest full volume, trust me 😉

[@firstNamelastName-ho6lv]

I blame you for my permanent hearing loss

[@ethanpicken6992]

ow.

[@user-ih5mb4hb3w]

So relaxing 😇 My ears: *Dead*

[@Sc9ut911]

Thank you! That was so relaxing 😌

[@firstNamelastName-ho6lv]

Dude I love those headlights, unique and functional. It looks normal from the side, then looks "done with everything" when viewed head on. I bet it will look like eye slits if you wire up the running lights.

[@SlavicBoi]

I own a 1990 1.6 Automatic (yeah ew I know) Miata, I'm currently "restoring" it to the best of my abilities by my self. I don't make too much so I need to slowly buy parts I need but I'm just trying to keep it nice. It's a fun project that has in the past month has given me quite a few problems with replacement refurbished parts and other problems that I just don't have the experience to diagnose and fix on my own. I don't watch you as much as I did about 2 years ago but besides watching cars when I was a kid, your Miata is one of the main reasons I own a little beauty today, thank you.

[@purothefurry13]

Hello mighty, I have been watching all your series from the very beginning from your channel and your amazing in all your series so from the bottom of my heart: I'm a big fan of you and you channel, series and just your miata as well.

[@M4RtyN_]

0:57 Appreciate the taxi taxi song :D

[@ThePower1037]

Stock lights for sure, also the signal/running lights I like stock more.

[@shogunmyoung9932]

The Mighty Miata looks sick! I wish you good luck on the swap, and I can't wait to see it in action!

[@traviswilliams3209]

for your other miata, i had a 91.5 and lost my driver side mirror between checking it and another mirror, looked back and it was gone, anyway, 80's firebird/fiero mirrors look really good on it and fit nicely with just new holes in the same spot

[@stupidtomatos]

Honestly surprised it wasnt a turbo 5cyl out of the volvo s60r, but the lexus v8 makes a lot of sense too. Cant wait to see the finished product, definitely one of a kind. Crazy to see you come so far over the years :')

[@CarMighty]

the 5cyl would be much more unique, but would require a LOT more custom fabrication :/ there are some kits for the 3UZ, which make the swap much easier

[@f1fi142]

uwielbiam twoje miaty bliźniaczki, czekam na kolejne filmy ;)

[@pietrocrovatogiardino5159]

Waited so long for this video, but boy was it worth it. Those exterior mods look fire 🔥 can't wait for the engine swap to see the final product.

[@larsolaerts9078]

I absolutely love these kind of videos, keep it up

[@Temperatu]

The Miata restoration. Also I wonder how much the parts are, I’m trying to modify mine.

[@Rundumsfliegen]

10:21 Im not Polish, But i felt that "oh K*rwa" It looks Awesome!

[@Gatorofthyballs]

I've just come from playing NFSU2 with a miata m5 and this is the first video on my notifications list I'm very pleased. and I love that mechanic cat

[@colbywilson8790]

I just don’t get why your videos are some of the most entertaining videos on KZbin. And there’s no way it’s solely because I’m a car guy, your videos are just so well put together.

[@LordDucky9]

Mighty- “Grab a jar of pickles” Also mighty- *grabs a bucket of pickles*

[@0pium_enjoyer01]

I love this project❤❤keep going 🙏

[@3rendxn]

Seriously love what you do mighty 💪🔥❤️

[@shadesmcgee7653]

Cheeked up Mighty got me dying And good luck with the rest of the build! It's turning out really well

[@spectralcobra6916]

truly one of the miatas of all time..

[@Hubunk]

13:59 part of his face!

[@pitlanegreece]

Aye I remember this channel from so long ago, I still click as soon as I see a new video. You deserve every buck and penny, every view you get on your videos man keep it uo

[@frogsshadow4189]

This video just reminded me to seal the inside of my new quarter panel before I attach it. Glad I saw this before I attached it... Side note, the reason the running lights have different colors is most likely due to using 2 or more different LEDs to make the white light, you might be able to fix it by rotating the actual bulb but this just changes the problem from sideways to vertically but less likely to see that anyway. A proper fix is to change the bulb for a single color LED

[@Janakaq0]

You should definitely try getting the wingo spoiler for Cars on the drift miata

[@alexghostbrb]

14:42 Ayo what special substance?!? 🤨

[@luxaceyt]

The video we all waited for, i remember watching you since a long time ago, you have gone soo far

[@5pacebread92]

Oh my, I’ve been here since mighty was a small little KZbinr with only a couple thousand subs and now he has almost a mil. Congrats bro

[@ROH_Kollega]

The taxi vibes are firee Also dont check what kurva means in hungary

[@MyNameIsNidos]

means same thing in Polish according to my Hungarian friend :))

[@ROH_Kollega]

@@MyNameIsNidos yooo🤣🤣🤣

[@PrncfPrsa]

Hey, it’s Adderall Andy. You know…that one guy with the face. It would be hilarious if you fully built a drift Miata so that it is on the edge of being street legal, and then take it for a grand tour across Europe. Going to racetracks and events, etc. and fix things that go wrong with it along the way, kinda like a European version of Roadkill or hot rod drag week. I’m sure NOTHING will go wrong with a 350hp Miata lowered and modded with a massive body kit and skinny tires with enough boost to pop a weather balloon.

[@CarMighty]

especially with a gearbox that is on the verge of turning itself into a metal slushie

[@valkus_yeah]

okay mate

[@caledonianrailway1233]

@@CarMighty you could steam swap it like that Land Rover using a carbon neutral boiler from the mackwell locomotive company one the size of a miata would have around the same power as the stock engine

[@josejulianllorensdeorte8474]

Awesome build, japanese V8 on a Mazda happy boi is just awesome, love ur channel :)

[@Ironiron.]

This was fun to watch with the chaos going on Shame it got moldy a bit I loved the little polish talk And the headlights look pretty much nothing different prob due to the light reflect Great vid!

[@06dpa]

15:55 IRL Carhunt?

[@IbaKub]

1:10 Didnt u ment "wiadro ogórków"

[@thomasterp-madsen3946]

Awesome headlights. Incredible paint job! Really looking forward to the swap!

[@mastercricket7626]

Well your honest, realistic and I dig the build bro much love n respect. Ps love the stoned eyes on v8 miata 😅... peace and love brotha keep it rad stay safe and build on l8z famz

[@simontedcoram8005]

Very well done. Everything I want to see. This is ace!!!

[@lukaszstepson625]

Im from Krk too. First time when i saw your videos i thought what a funny guy (didnt know you are a polish brotha). I used to watch few videos from beamng from time to time then You uploaded that shit with comentary which I liked a lot. After seeing this video about restoring miata that happend just under my nose im thrilled. I hope to see you on streets my friend! Good luck and ill be waiting on updates. Pozdro ❤

[@ShawnPlayz5765]

yoooo wsg bro been watching for who knows hoe long and I love the funny videos dude keep up all the good work!!

[@fulop._.szilard3000]

Mickey 🙂👍 your favorite car restoration master Also, i really love the songs from the Taxi movies as background music 😍 and the editing is so on point, very enjoyable video, very food very nice

[@bigmamajuju2254]

I love how it’s turned out already

[@obama9862]

I’ve been watching this channel since it started out and can’t wait to see the channel at 1M subs!

[@valveve1767]

so excited for this project!!!!

[@MisuneDate]

7:34 bruh, the Taxi 3 soundtrack teleported me back in time hard. Epic times, epic movie.

[@AkDuDuOriginal]

So glad that u live in cracow, bcs now i know a nice paint/body shop that can take care of my Leon fr someday ;D

[@Stefan020]

Oh boy it turned out stunning😍😍

[@florin15007]

Ahh yes the video I waited for 🔥❤

[@migzahoy]

subscribed easily one of my favorite youtuber now

[@SexyPsyxho]

7:59 sound of the car engine ✨fabulous✨

[@mlkyx5]

Yess I discovered this channel recently and I waited for this video

[@theterrifictrio5514]

Amazing video, funny and honestly refreshing to see someone take proper care of a miata and not just slam it. For the drift livery you could do a Playboy livery, i know theres a civic out there with it that looks great and its contreversial i guess

[@casperwahlstrom2073]

keep up the build. Love you bro

[@challacustica9049]

TAXI ost in the background was hilarious. Thank you for showing this process, very information.

[@BlessedRollers]

I'm looking forward to this series of videos

[@Kerman_von_Braun]

If you plan on keeping the stock front subframe, i HIGHLY suggest finding an nb mazdaspeed subframe (or at least an nb subframe). both of them have improved suspension geometry and greatly reduce bump steer. All na/nb subframes are 100% interchangeable and are a direct bolt on swap. (youll also need the NB steering rack).

[@CarMighty]

Noted! definetly doing this, thanks!

[@GingerNingerGames]

For anyone dealing with mold, 1part vinegar to 4 parts water in a spray bottle, spray liberally, let dry. Can in more, I think I blasted my foresters with a 50/50 mix when it went moldy. Doesn't remove the stains but it kills the mold.

[@CMDR_Marthy]

amazing work and those headlights look amazing actually, very nice.

[@zeDoSauRus]

lights are TOP!! Keep 'em!

[@01n30n]

I think you should name the car: Mighty, the Miata. Has a good ring with your channel

[@legatokknd]

For led changing color at different perspectives you could try using computer monitor diffuser films. any old lcd screen have them. just stick it on led that might help a bit.

[@cameroncoop6592]

so happy for you and your shiesty, your videos are the fuckin best

[@ArnoSteen123]

In my opinion the new headlights look great! if I had a miata, I would definitely install headlights like those!

[@givvertabeans]

100% pumped to see it done looks awsome btw beans

[@elishahocking2885]

My boy making legit money finally. Congratulations 🎊

[@afonsorodrigues3816]

Bro at 15:38 mighty as no Mask "Hair ReveaL"

[@josephkelly4893]

Beautiful colour with the flake, well done guy

[@therealforestelf]

this is so satisfying I love seeing old things restored so much! can't wait for the engine swap mega hype

[@muhammadhakim6762]

i loveee the paint job in the miata, reminds me of when lightning mcqueen from cars getting a glow up

[@KunaiLovesYou]

I love the spoiler! Its exactly what I have been looking for to put on my miata! Where did you end up getting it from?

[@WiseNoodleOfficial]

Pretty epic! Hoping to make progress on my own rust bucket. Might give Mickey Customs a ring

[@tired9398]

Absolutely love the headlights. I want an S2k, but every time I see one of your videos, the miata cult calls to me.

[@og_jisdon]

even though it's been 3 years since that video, it was worth the wait!

[@vesterjul]

Ive been watching almost nothing but carhunts today and then by the grace of gods. A new upload

[@KBOOM-MAN-64]

Those wheels look great

[@ChrisR673]

You say Mickey is a legend within the Miata group you're in, and after seeing your Miata on the flat-bed, I see why, that came out beautifully.

[@ryanbell8042]

you should do a video where you go for a drive at night like your outro when the build is done that would be pretty cool.

[@GEBSOS]

Love the new headlights!!!

[@omerfarukakar3897]

I love your work mate

[@m1tsik_]

Tired miata headlights.. New genuis masterpiece,looks great fam.

[@samkomatis1197]

cant wait for part 2