Pulling the damage on my wrecked BRZ/GT86 - it’s worse than I thought

[@paultaylor9652]

Lovely Jubbly Scottie, you've got a brave heart taking on this one, good luck with the rest of the project.

[@DaveRebuilds]

Lol thanks dude! Yeah I’m a bit concerned about the lower panel tbh. But got some spot weld drill bits and a new welder today so fingers crossed I don’t have to use them 😂😂👍🏻

[@grid212]

Great video, you make everything look so straight forward. I’d love a video with you explaining how you got to where you are now, how you’ve learnt so many skills to fix these cars, and where you get the confidence from to tackle such complex repairs. Best of luck with the BRZ.

[@DaveRebuilds]

Thanks dude! I really appreciate that 😃👍🏻

[@Deathblade27893]

Love the fact you covered the chain to minimise damage if it snapped, and for protection you don't see many people taking the necessary precautions now, can't wait to see the finish colour I personally think maybe go for the silver/grey that your replacement panels are. As for GTR deffo a professional

[@DaveRebuilds]

Thanks dude, yeah I was specifically told by one of my pals to put a cover over the chain in case it bursts. He used the phrase “have you ever been slapped in the face with a brick” when explaining how sore it would be 😂😂. Yeah the GTR will likely go to someone who really knows their onions having read some horror stories online when researching how to do it 😂👍🏻

[@stevenjones19-m8i]

Hello Dave another top video,it didn't look that bad til everything is off,but you have the parts to do it,i say do it yourself as a video but get it done by someone.

[@DaveRebuilds]

Thanks dude, yeah my heart sank a bit when I saw how back the lower valanse was. Just a bigger challenge to fix 👍🏻. Yeah I’m in 2 minds about the GTR, hopefully some research will enlighten me as to whether to do it myself or pay someone else 😃👍🏻

[@DJ-ht1ty]

Great video. Was wondering why you covered the winch, makes sense now, you learn something new everyday 👍. As for the GTR, I’ll leave that one to you 😂.

[@DaveRebuilds]

Lol thanks dude! Yeah last thing you want is for that to ping back at you when it has about 800kg of tension on it 😂, that’s why my foot kept making random appearances on the chain lol. Think the GTR will b going to a pro as I’ve read some horror stories of people who tried it themselves 😂

[@DJ-ht1ty]

@@DaveRebuilds ya that’s probably the best option. Better to be safe then sorry 👍🚗

[@DaveRebuilds]

@@DJ-ht1ty 😃👍🏻

[@johnreid7904]

Well Dave I managed to watch your lasted video tonight and really enjoyed watching it here. I look forward too your next video this weekend again, John

[@DaveRebuilds]

Awesome, thanks john! I appreciate that as always 👍🏻

[@RAPIDNISMO]

Love the extended wing on the gtr

[@DaveRebuilds]

Yeah it’s awesome isn’t it! So tempted to put a big drift wing on it tho 🤔

[@RAPIDNISMO]

@@DaveRebuilds nah I prefer the near atock look!

[@jamessims7391]

What happened to the capper love what you do just wished there was more 👍👍👍

[@DaveRebuilds]

Capper? Yeah quite a few people tell me I need to make the videos longer, but it involves a lot more time that I simply don’t have at the moment. I’ll try make them longer wherever possible tho 😃👍🏻

[@colinallen39]

Nice one Dave ......brave project but I have faith in you dude 👍

[@DaveRebuilds]

Thanks dude! I’m hoping that I can swap in the new lower bar with a bit of drilling and welding 😂, time will tell tho lol

[@waynebaldycanning]

Looking good Dave. I wish I had the guts and the ability to take on projects like this. Look forward to the next one mate

[@DaveRebuilds]

Thanks dude! Tbh, I don’t have the ability really, I learn while I’m doing it for the most part, it’s helped by having quite a few good friends in the trade who give me pointers behind the scenes lol. I just jump in feet first with my fingers crossed and sometimes it works out, other times I need to pay someone to help e.g. the GTR repair 😂

[@RumpleXstillXskin]

Great content Dave ,do you’re research on the pump see if you do it and give us some more vids on it 💪👍👊🏼

[@DaveRebuilds]

Thanks dude! Yeah I’m researching it just now, not gonna lie, slightly worried about doing it myself lol

[@kennovakowski1246]

Big score on the brz parts 👌🏻 If you think you can change the power steering pump yourself I would do it I hate paying todays shop rates. 👍🏻👍🏻🇨🇦 Holly cow sun in Scotland lucky guy we still have cold temperatures and rain in bc 🇨🇦

[@DaveRebuilds]

I’m not super confident with the steering pump to be honest but do agree with the shop rates 😂. Yeah I know, it was nice all weekend, couldn’t believe it lol

[@PeteBeardsley]

Just looking at that makes me wince! You're a brave man Dave. As for the power steering pump on the GTR, I think I'd be inclined to pay a pro. Probably not worth the hassle to do it yourself. Great stuff guys, please keep those vids coming. 👍

[@DaveRebuilds]

Lol believe me, we were wincing too, that’s why my foot kept appearing during the pulls, to stop it snapping and hitting us 😂😂👍🏻 Yeah that’s what I’m thinking, but quite a few are saying to do it myself lol

[@garryporton8458]

Another great video. Cheers for your time and effort with the content 👍👍👍

[@DaveRebuilds]

Thanks dude! I really appreciate that 👍🏻

[@johnsteel290]

Brilliant video dave , love a tear down n rebuild video . Were the parts from a place i sourced or one of your own sources . Loved the use of the safety rug , don't see many people going to that kind of safety measure . Can't wait for the next installment of the rebuild . I guess your no further forward with the tranporter yet 😪😪 . Hope your all well , and you are all staying safe 🤞🤞🤞💙

[@DaveRebuilds]

Thanks dude! Na, I tried all the places but they didn’t have one, ended up getting the parts from a breaker in Gloucester! Yeah my pal advised using the rug so I didn’t end up eating the clamp 😂. I’m apparently going to have the transporter back by Friday (can’t find a flying pig emoji) so will c what happens 👍🏻 Thanks dude, yeah everyone good here, hope you and yours are too 😃

[@johnsteel290]

@@DaveRebuilds yeah we are all good , had a few days at haggerston castle , little fella love being in the pool , just couldn't get him back out 🤣🤣🤣 , hopefully you get some good news on the transporter 🤞🤞🤞🤞

[@DaveRebuilds]

@@johnsteel290 lol awesome, always good to get away for a few days 👍🏻 yeah keep your fingers crossed as I’m not as hopeful anymore 😂

[@alancampbell1008]

Unless the pump on the Datsun 😉 is accessible I'd pay some other mug to scrape their knuckles! You probably have to dismantle half the engine bay just to see it...

[@DaveRebuilds]

Lol yeah that’s what I’m worried about! (I’m ignoring the Datsun comment 😂) although a Datsun 500 would be an awesome project!!

[@petercross8871]

Hi Dave, trust you are well. Looking good, I was wondering . .. N/S /F wheel rim was there any impact damage on the inner rim. . . Thought was it could have tugged the leg and is pulling the inner wing out. 🤔

[@DaveRebuilds]

Yeah I was wondering the same thing dude, I checked the wheel and it looked ok and both sides appear to have the same measurements (checked off camera lol). I think it’s just the weird mounting plate the wing has to the inner wing that’s bent and causing the outer to sit funny. Will do some more investigating this week tho 👍🏻

[@petercross8871]

@@DaveRebuilds See if out can find an undamaged one locally and take your measurements off that. I am assuming it was not driven after the bump, so you won't know if it's bent anything to do with the steering till you get the tracking checked, still a nice little project. 👍

[@DaveRebuilds]

@@petercross8871 good idea, I know someone who has one so will go pester them with a measuring tape 😂👍🏻

[@RAPIDNISMO]

It'll be interesting to see how this thing comes along once finished, maby a big neon green wrap?

[@DaveRebuilds]

😂😂, it’s going drifting as soon as it’s finished 👍🏻

[@RAPIDNISMO]

@@DaveRebuilds so itll need more powerrrrrrr

[@DaveRebuilds]

@@RAPIDNISMO indeed! Got my eye on an HKS turbo kit just now 😃👍🏻

[@eamonkelly2792]

Great video dave, you got a good bit of work done dude, the brz is looking much better with the new parts. I think you should have a go at the GTR yourself 👍👍

[@DaveRebuilds]

Thanks dude, yeah it’s coming along nicely (so far lol). I am tempted to do it myself, but know how much effort it is if I can’t finish it and have to get it towed to a garage 😂

[@eamonkelly2792]

@@DaveRebuilds I'm sure between you and your brother ye can can get a good bit done, when you said about the parts I was thinking of calling you Dick Turpin because of the highway robbery 🤣🤣

[@DaveRebuilds]

@@eamonkelly2792 😂😂

[@TomDawson18]

grate work dave as always mate what has happend that vw van that whent to be rewired and has not returnd as always keep up the outstanding work and i think you should have a go at fixing that power steering pump

[@DaveRebuilds]

Thanks dude! I’m hoping (although aware that I’ve said this a lot) that it’ll be back this week! The guy keeps promising I’ll have it back soon lol. I’m going to do some research on the pump and c how much effort is involved 👍🏻

[@TomDawson18]

@@DaveRebuilds i bet there is quet a fair amount of work involed with the power steering pump 👍 and it probely will take a full day or something like that

[@DaveRebuilds]

@@TomDawson18 yeah that’s what I’m worried about lol. To the professional here I come 😂👍🏻

[@TomDawson18]

@@DaveRebuilds yeh some stuff are best left tonthe professionals lol👍👍

[@DaveRebuilds]

@@TomDawson18 100% agree 👍🏻

[@sidewalkdancesgym]

Great vid as always Dave. Where did you you learn how to do this stuff? Is it just a hobby? Would love to be able to do stuff like this myself!

[@DaveRebuilds]

Thanks dude! Just a hobby dude, I do a lot of research online and nearly always try things myself before paying someone to do it for me. Costs a lot more as you make way more mistakes doing it yourself, but you learn quick 😂. I also have a few friends in the motor trade who I phone if I’m really stuck 👍🏻

[@sidewalkdancesgym]

@@DaveRebuilds blinding mate. Hats off to you. Especially working on some of the motors you do. Fingers crossed I’m getting a garage with the next house so might start doing the odd bit here and there

[@DaveRebuilds]

@@sidewalkdancesgym thank you, really appreciate that 👍🏻. I use the phrase “how hard can it be” a lot to justify my curiosity of trying something daunting 😂. Yeah dude, if you get a garage, def give stuff a try, most of it is fairly simple and there are tons of useful info and videos on the web to help with anything you get stuck with 😃👍🏻

[@flippingcarsrepairs]

You sure got a good deal on them parts 👍

[@DaveRebuilds]

😃👍🏻

[@flippingcarsrepairs]

Just noticed you got a quick jack are they anygood and we're did you get it from thanks 👍

[@DaveRebuilds]

Yeah they are awesome! Best tool I have tbh, makes getting the car in the air super easy, quick and super safe, especially as I typically work on my own. I got them from the quick jack website dude, wish it was sponsored tho as they are quite expensive lol

[@flippingcarsrepairs]

@@DaveRebuilds I best start saving 🤣think I. Ebay they are 1600 but look a great safe tool

[@DaveRebuilds]

@@flippingcarsrepairs yeah I think I paid £1200 a couple years ago. Totally worth it tho dude 😃👍🏻

[@fh4progamer542]

What pulling machine did you use?

[@DaveRebuilds]

I used a tree stump remover and a Seat Ateka as the anchor 😂😂. Wish I had the space for a proper frame machine but just not practical so improvising is the best option at the moment 👍🏻

[@richardsarcheryreviews]

Yes I'm first lol go dave go liking the new music as well what no shorts as well you feeling alright mate

[@DaveRebuilds]

😂😂, the irony is that it was the warmest day of the year and I chose trousers lol

[@richardsarcheryreviews]

@@DaveRebuilds school boy error there mate I bet you was sweeting bucket by the end of it

[@DaveRebuilds]

@@richardsarcheryreviews lol I really was 😂😂

[@richardsarcheryreviews]

@@DaveRebuilds did a also see a new big a pointer of some kind that I haven't seen before love them dogs

[@DaveRebuilds]

@@richardsarcheryreviews it was my brothers Hungarian vizsla puppy, it’s a menace, keeps thriving brushes and stuff out the garage 😂😂

[@Sonorg1]

YAY!! new video :)

[@DaveRebuilds]

😃👍🏻

[@guesswho8628]

Have a go doing the pump yourself. Can't make it any worse!

[@DaveRebuilds]

Lol famous last words those 😂👍🏻

[@Talsin1989]

You are fastidious and i love it

[@DaveRebuilds]

👍🏻 thanks dude!

[@markg6jvy135]

👍👏👏

[@DaveRebuilds]

Thanks as always dude 😃👍🏻