Datsun 240z restoration time lapse.

[@shikotantoy-_-y]

I am Japanese. Thank you for fixing my Japanese car clean. I appreciate it!

[@SilverState99]

Thank you for caring about cars

[@user-vo9vz5hn4v]

what do you feel about nukes

[@jomama55ful]

This brought back memories. I used to own a '72 240Z. I was performing a complete resto/mod with my daughter, who was 15 at the time. It was going to be her car. I had parts for a high compression beast using a 280 block, 240 head, and the crank from a Nissan Maxima. 11 to 1 if I recall correctly, using factory parts... I'd previously installed a factory air system from a 74 260Z. I was down to the frame and suspension, ready to take it to bead blast. Alas, my daughter discovered boys, and the project languished...

[@judahbenhur7982]

Send me the car

[@jomama55ful]

@@judahbenhur7982 Lol... long gone. My daughter is 40 now...

[@jazzyjonny1449]

Story time. I’m currently in the process of restomodding a 78 280z and just discovered the joys of girls (for the first time at 18 held off for a while) and instead of ditching the car in favor of her I just hooked her on cars as well and now I have help. It’s a win win

[@jomama55ful]

@@jazzyjonny1449 It is a rare woman that can get into that side of cars. Sounds like a good one. Treat her right, and never compromise on your passions in life for the sake of a woman. A woman will respect you more for staying true to yourself. Good luck with the Resto mod. I Loved Z cars

[@2815Juan]

@@jazzyjonny1449 I’m a mobile locksmith. I was hired to rekey a home about 2 months ago and was told I can have anything in the home and garage. Initially I said no. Then the owner says there’s a car in the garage I can have. He peeled back the tarps. And it was a complete 1978 280z only missing the Datsun emblem on the back. Obviously it needs work. But zero dents and even the key to for free. It hasn’t been registered since 1992. I’m deciding what to do with it. Not sure how much it will cost me to make it an awesome ride for me and my wife

[@meyawabdulaziz3863]

super work...you saved what would most restorers call beyond saving....because it is alot of work.... another life was written for this one....

[@Funny_Milkman]

They call it "beyond saving" not only because of a lot of work. Non-factory welding in such amount and spots make it dangerous to drive on roads. It can fall apart in minor car accident and become dust in a high speed accident. That is why such cars better to stay static

[@Redneck_Heathen]

Alexis 200SX True, it can be very dangerous if done incorrectly, but if you’re a good enough welder it can be just as strong as it was 50 years ago when it rolled off the factory floor. Most restorers are decent welders, I mean they’d have to be, but they tend to do a lot more grinding than welding as patches on body panels have to look good more than much anything else. The fact that this guy has confidence enough in his welding to patch that much rust on the chassis shows (to me at least) that he’s been doing this for a very good while.

[@enterBJ40]

Didn't you know that a well done weld is stronger than the parts is welded to?

[@Roadstar1602]

I just loved seeing old cars restored so that they can continue to be enjoyed in the future. Thank you.

[@bragee]

You've basically built a car from scratch with your patience, skills and knowledge. I'm touched

[@Kpar512]

MAGNIFICENT! FWIW I am a Corvair guy, I raced 'Vairs in autocross for about ten years back in the day. I ALWAYS loved the 240Zs because of their looks and performance. I had a friend who owned one, and she let me drive hers (name: Rosanna Danna- that was the SNL thing at the time) and I was SERIOUSLY impressed by the torque and responsiveness of the Japanese Z car. The 240Z had the same rust issues as our 'Vairs, and I'm thrilled to see this dealt with on this video. I think the ultimate transfusion was to install a 280Z motor in the original 240Z (the federal bumpers were HORRENDOUS!). Thank you for this vid, and I hope that Rosanna sees this!

[@Shooter_POS_Mcgavin]

This is insane, no way you cannot appreciate the level of work and dedication this guy put into this. Meanwhile I stress about how to install a tie rod for about a week without the proper tools, this guy over here tears apart and rebuilds the car like its childs play. Great work

[@james240z4]

I loved this video. My passion and job was to restore 240z's to get through eight years of college. I completed 76 total restorations( not to this extent) but beautiful nonetheless from 1976 to 1983. Basicly new paint, bodywork, and interior with whatever mechanical was needed. I sold all of them for $4000.00, which was more than they cost new. Never had to dicker on the price because they were so perfect, better than factory, they'd be worth $25-$30k today. Miss those days!

[@scotth6848]

A ton of work, but restoring an important piece of automotive history is priceless. I'm certain many loved watching this and appreciate your hard work & effort to bring this great car back from the dead. Incredible job!

[@physicsguybrian]

You Sir have talent, expertise, and experience in massive abundance! Beautiful work!

[@andrewtran8372]

I don't think I'd call this a restoration. You effectively built a new car from damn near scratch XD

[@markadams7328]

Bless you for loving old cars SOOOO much!!

[@IrvinGreene8008]

GREAT JOB! I restored one of these 25 years ago for a friend and it was lots and lots of rust work! He always said, "on a quiet night you could hear it rust!"

[@williambautista4912]

patience, determination, talent, money, passion.. great job.wacthing from philippines.

[@angeloavanti2538]

That was great. Having owned 2, 1972 240's. That car is by far my favorite. One had a 4 speed, the other an automatic with a/c. One Red, One Bonsai yellow. I've owned 77 cars in my life. Hot rods, V8's etc.. This car was the best all round performer and way fun to drive. I'm sure you're enjoying yourself in that beautiful girl you brought back to life. Yippee!

[@Ipfreely124]

I had a 73 240 orange loved it sold it and still regret it to this day. 😢

[@h20dad1]

I think you did a pretty outstanding job and have more patience than I. I did the exact same restore on my 71, but was fortunate that the only metal I had to replace was both floor pans. I am 98% finished and it has taken me almost 4 years and $53,000 later. Trying to find NOS parts is next to impossible and when you do find them, the prices are outrageous. Mine is the exact same color as yours with front and rear spoilers and back window louver is in black.

[@WRMonger1]

Watching the floor pans being replaced brought tears of joy. This was a "from the ground up" rebuild. The best that I could do for my 70 Z was a refresh, not even a refurbish... back then Datsun did a terrible job of corrosion control and sound/outside exhaust insulation so I was glad to see that you beefed up the insulation; it gives them such a better feel. If you could, put two part foam in the floor pan supports underneath to keep out the moisture (do that anywhere there is gapped sheet metal, it may not be factory but it helps a lot). Thank you for this wonderful work of passion, it will be a sad day when the last true Z is taken off of the road. (Btw mine was one of those early parts bin models; it had the Datsun 2000 Roadster carbs and opposite hook up brake master cylinders).

[@Rally240]

Thanks for watching, I used seam sealer on all the joins and tried to seal up all the gaps and used fish oil treatment on all the internals so that should help keep the rust at bay. Plus it’s not going to see much rain....

[@Johnnywhamo]

This brings a tear to my I. I owned one of these when I was 20 back in 84, it was a rotted out junker….but when you're 20 it might as well be a Ferrari just the same. The body snapped right under the fire wall as they pretty much all do and well I didn't have the skills to fix it so.... Anyway it's always been my favorite old car so it's nice to see these old girls get a second chance to feel the wind on their headlights once again. Good on ya bud...peace :)

[@bartscanland9415]

I totally empathize with you. When I was 20 (and my '70 for that matter) I sent it to the scrap yard; floors rusted out, door hinge failing and stabilizer bar broken from the frame rail. Wish I could get it back as it was a very early one HLS30 01030 production date 1/70.

[@Johnnywhamo]

@@bartscanland9415 ......Indeed buddy. Now there are all sorts of aftermarket parts for it and yours in particular would be have been worth a fortune had you been able to fix it up. How were we to know though right :) Cheers

[@shackcf]

This just poped up in my feed. As an older retired guy. I worked on these when they were new at a Datsun dealership in the US. Helped a friend 20 years ago with the carbs on his 240. Learned the SU style sidedrafts working on the BMC line of cars in the late 60's. Well done!

[@maniLNW]

I am speechless. PHENOMENAL work! Thank you for saving a beautiful classic.

[@robj2704]

For a lot of years patch panels were just not available for '60-70's cars and a lot of these cars just went to the crusher. Thank goodness for the renewed interest in such vehicles that has brought about the manufacture of said pieces.

[@damon2692]

Some of us know you are restoring a part of history. Great work!

[@robdog7516]

I had a datsun 240 z back in the early ‘90’s. Completely rebuilt it. Was a great car. Had triple Webber’s and 11 1/2 to 1 compression, 5 speed, kyb struts and a 2 1/2 inch sway bar in the front and a 1 1/8 inch in the back. It handled like a dream and screamed. It loved 105 mph. Hummed along and could do it all day. Mine was gun metal grey with a silver rally stripe down the passenger side.

[@uscar17]

What a tremendous amount of work you did ! From what I could see in the beginning, the car was pretty rough and I assume most people would have used it for parts, the work you had to do on the body is insane ! Congrats you really did a great job.

[@sgnt9337]

uscar17 I thought the same thing. Huge amount of work to recondition that body. Didn't see bondo being used either.

[@uscar17]

No he really did it properly, the way it should be done. I bet it took quite a lot of bravery, personnaly I would never have dared tackle something that hard. I really respect that guy, he's got the balls, and the skills

[@OneOfDisease]

those old datsuns were made with thicc bodies they can stand a bit of cutting and welding

[@uscar17]

They sure can, but that took quite a lot of will, with such a huge amount of work

[@WRMonger1]

Oneofdazzz terrible corrosion control however... insulation was entirely inadequate as well but he did a fantastic job correcting both

[@choccy__miik8558]

I’m only twelve at the moment but I’ve been interested in jdm classics for I while now and I’ve always dreamed of owning and restoring a Datsun so to see you doing this really does inspire me I hope they are still around by the time get the chance to restore one 😁

[@faustsc]

Maybe put a 2JZ-GTE into it

[@choccy__miik8558]

Ordon Music yessss I’ll try man

[@redwolfmendoza]

Dude...this was a beastly undertaking!!! Katayama-san must be winking at you from the grave.

[@Lu-KN]

♥ 240Z ♥ is one of the most beautiful cars ever made and you nailed it with the blue color.

[@BossaNossa1]

I can see so clearly now how incredibly beneficial a rotisserie stand is when doing something like this!!!!!!

[@mhks68]

BossaNossa1 No kidding. Night and day from working on your back and climbing through the car.

[@REAPER3fitty]

To me that was my focus of the video haha yes the car is amazing but damn is that convenient.

[@robj2704]

Came within $100 of buying a 1970 240Z new. The dealer, mind you, was the local International truck dealer in my town of 30,000. Datsun was a new company back then and there were no regular dealers in my area. I had a '69 Nova SS that I had also purchased new. I was so impressed with this new little 6-cylinder sporty car I tried my best to buy one; there was nothing else like it coming into this country, everything being a 4 cylinder. It's just as well I didn't buy because insurance companies, shortly after these things started being imported, declared this 240Z a sports car and gave it a higher risk insurance rating. If I had bought one, I would have not been able to pay the insurance premiums. I would pretty much be walking, with a new car sitting in the driveway. Sometimes, things work out for the best.

[@MotorScotti]

That is some serious work you put in there! Great job! :-)

[@ericstanley3446]

I have a 1978 280Z in really good condition. It just need minor work. This is a masterpiece. You got mad skills. Imagine if the youth today had a mentor like yourself. They would not have energy or time to get into trouble. Pass on this skill set. Do not take it to heaven with you...

[@genterasaki86]

Great work and mightycarmods style music made it even better

[@RobynTapps]

GDrift moog made the song..

[@genterasaki86]

RobTapps88 damn really? I didn’t know

[@alexanderjones6383]

Right in the description...

[@genterasaki86]

Alexander Jones didn’t check

[@RobynTapps]

"Chasing midnight" mate..

[@紘葛]

日本で生まれた240Zを蘇らせてくれた 貴方の仕事に感動ししました。 本当に有難うございました。

[@MAN394631]

Fantastic restoration, i like the fast motion of video, then it is not so bored, but i dont understand why 201 people gives dislikes, i like your car, your restoration so much. Greets from Germany

[@gpk3003]

Bodo von Falkenhayn ...201 Toyota workers 😊

[@timothyfields2179]

IMO , the finest sports car ever built. You could not have chose a better color. Amazing work guys!

[@MadCarTK]

I kept waiting for Moog or Marty to start narrating, haha. Nice build sir.

[@mrfester42]

As a guy who's loved to work with his hands his whole 60 year long life this has got to be one of the most satisfying videos I've ever seen. I've never done anything quite this extensive but it's gotta be a great feeling to have accomplished this. If you've got a woman in your life, I hope she "gets" how important it is mate. Damn good job!

[@michaelblaszkiewicz7283]

I love the 240, but man do they rust. Good job on the repairs dude!

[@faerieSAALE]

All that recycled metal has its downfalls - it's cheap to produce but really inferior.

[@ThePeca1988]

Yea, most of them are almost 50 years old, and were parked in a field for the last 20 years.. That could be a culprit 😃

[@lonegunman6431]

Chapeau l'artiste. Je suis émerveillé de voir un travail si bien fini et de voir qu'une nouvelle vie s'offre à cette voiture mythique. Bravo Monsieur.

[@PO1S0N-1]

I’m glad it wasn’t the power point slide type video 😭

[@Rally240]

So you’ve seen our rally car build video..... kzbin.info/www/bejne/pHbFZ41rq8R9bac

[@PO1S0N-1]

Hahahaha I hate those videos, the type of video you’ve done in this video is so satisfying

[@amircidin]

Aha. Same with me.

[@titmusspaultpaul5]

Lol... it felt like it went on forever. I love these sort of videos but wow that was boring. And the music designed for 13 year old girls didn't help... but GREAT restoration and beautiful car. Very well done.

[@tanochitanava746]

@@Rally240 ძალიან მომწონს ეს ვიდეო და კიდევ ველოდები უკეთესი ვიდეოს

[@Stratboy999]

My dad had one of these in the late 70's. I can still hear his voice the day he brought it home saying 'Sporty looking isn't it?' and agreeing. It was a great looking car in its day. Not as nice as yours though, you did a super job.

[@LDMco]

such a beautiful and timeless design. currently looking for a project of my own, but theres none around where i leave. Great resto.

[@adamward1008]

Liam McKeever Chris from “B is for Build” has a slightly dented one he’s looking to get rid off

[@LDMco]

Adam Ward yeah I know haha, I love Chris's content.... Been watching since his g35 videos. He's kinda far from where I live, but I know one will pop up near me eventually

[@SquidCena]

Do you live in NY?

[@theraven5767]

Liam McKeever i have an interesting project for you, a 1984 Nissan 720 4x4, its even for sale. Wouldn't be nice to put a z car body on it? Thats what I had in mind for it when I got it. But i inherited a better project, a 65 Chevy c10, i can't do two so the Nissan has to go. It runs and is driveable. It dose have a few minor issues.

[@larryfisher7056]

ProChargedHD, where do you live?

[@rob230359]

This is one of the best car resto vids on the net well done and a huge undertaking.

[@Rally240]

rob cooper that’s very kind, thanks for watching.

[@seanrosedotcom]

Impressive build my friend. It looks amazing and worth every minute.

[@delpielobaty]

これは修理と言うよりも、フルスクラッチで、一から作り上げたと言った方が良いほどの凄いもの。良いもの見せてもらいました。ありがとうございます😊

[@HomeBuiltByJeff]

Great work.

[@Kryzah]

Home Built By Jeff bit of inspo hey Jeff? :)

[@adamward1008]

What do you think of the MCM one Jeff?

[@ChewyToeNails]

I don't know what is more beautiful here? The Car(obviously), the craftsmanship and hard work, or this man that did this. Outstanding!

[@Liverpool270]

Hell you had some work ahead of you there, massive job well done

[@HudsonFamily7]

Ive just recently recieved my dads 66 chevy truck. Lots of rust spots im encouraged to see you guys remove the bad spots. Just like i thought it would be. Awesome job guys.

[@jimclarke1108]

Excellent job, great car

[@gercoa9148]

most people dont understand the love and effort you put into this. My hats off to you.

[@Rally240]

To answer some of the more common questions, the car is now finished, check out the video of the completed car and the first drive. The music is by Moog from Mighty Car Mods and is used in accordance with their usage policy. The only donor part from another car is the RH rear quarter panel, all other repair panels are either reproduction parts or fabricated from scratch and the donor car parts helped save at least two other cars. The car is being rebuilt to standard specs from almost all original parts apart from the brakes where I have used upgraded items. It’s a Sunday driver so doesn’t need a V8 or an RBDETT. The colour is the original colour this car left the factory in (903 Blue), it’s also quite rare in Australia. The silver car in the video is my Tarmac Rally 240z, check out the other videos in my channel for the build video of that car and some in car footage from recent events. For more, visit our website at rally240.racing.

[@MonsterSound.Bradley]

Thanks for answering questions. Beautiful job. I'm looking foreword to seeing it in all its glory. No rally numbers for this one I hope.

[@zzanatos2001]

Great restoration work. I love the color you chose, too.

[@ap0lmc]

Amazing car didn't rust away as rust protection wasn't done back then.

[@mooneyes2k478]

Here's another question for you...what happened at 1:43 when the car magically turned into a restaurant reception?

[@sergiobarce1]

Hi i like too much restoring tings of all kinds :D i think you make a great work with a several hours on it you make a lot of panales as you said the only think i could say to do it is to spray a antigravel on the underside of the chais the corrsion is a big proiblem as you have solved very grat cars at your garaje and nice work of restoration!!!! :D

[@frankrodriguez7468]

My 1st car was a Data in 240Z. I paid $150 for it and it was actually the best car I owned. I had all types of cars......but I miss the 240Z. Great restoration job.

[@nicolasfredette8564]

She's a beauty, You should be proud !!! :D

[@edwinv.orantes137]

One of the best cars DATSUN made,a lot of car enthusiast wanted them yesterday and in today's era too!

[@antoniodiaz5597]

This guy is a f** artist This job has been incredible

[@comradecaptain5710]

Thanks for sharing this video. You sir are a master of body work. Pay attention young people, this is how its done!

[@johanneseder27]

great work and music

[@allendean9807]

Firstly, thank you for bringing this car back! Second, if you find a 1974.5 260, please consider a video restore? I miss mine soooo much! T-boned by a VW running a stop sign in 89.... she took more damage than i did- lucky she survived, hit me at about 50 mph- but it did total my beloved Datsun...

[@ddave7026]

"You cannot kill a man just because he gives you a Datsun!" -Cheech and Chong Things are Tough All Over

[@NAB18B]

Thank you for preserving history. I have so much respect for you.

[@hako2609]

*D e v i l Z* restoration

[@NialPowerCork]

You are a serious dude, respect to you. Well done, the satisfaction must be huge with you!!

[@troyam6607]

Awesome mate! Well done!

[@kamikazeyamamoto4545]

You, Sir, are a wizard, and perform magic. Had you lived during the inquisition, I'm afraid you would have been burned at the stake for witchcraft. We fellow car nuts and 240Z enthusiasts (I among them - have owned a 1971 240 production date 3/71 and owned since 1976) are very glad you were born when you were. If I ever win the lottery, I will purchase all my dream cars and hire you to restore them all for me. Thank you for sharing.

[@blackjack8691]

Devil Z is back - Wangan Midnight-

[@ebardales1]

I have a 1977 Datsun 280 that needs a lot of work. It’s my baby and don’t have the time, I am hoping to start working on it this summer. It’s a real beautiful car

[@miatafan]

God dam what a beautiful car, I would do unspeakable things for a mint 240

[@davidtullos2067]

I owned a 71 240Z and It was a work of art. Every detail down to the mahogany steering wheel just spoke to the level of engineering that went into the early Japanese sports cars. It was a piece of automotive art and function. It was blue like this one and I would literally smoke 80's Z28 and Mustangs that tried to take me. It was tuned with headers and six weaber downdraft carbs.

[@ferashdaib7674]

this is not restoration, he just has built a new car !!!!!!!!!!

[@PompeyMatt17]

Soooooo how to you replace all the rotten bits?..floorpan was shot, sills looked shot and the rear quarters were shot. The frameof the car is original and refurbed the running gear..still the same car..

[@mr.marmot39]

@@PompeyMatt17 pretty sure that was meant to be a compliment

[@renaw8638]

Oh boo hoo

[@paxlblin9374]

@feras hdaib Wow a stupid man comment

[@SSVX]

@@paxlblin9374 I am pretty sure it was a compliment

[@dannalboon]

That was some serious saving you did for that car. People like you guys are true magicians - able to take a rusted out, beat up mess and make it into a real gem. Amazing! :-D

[@bbjj2867]

Beautiful car

[@ScooterBob69]

GREAT job!! Gawd A-Mighty, the tin smything alone would have deterred all but the most determined! I'D drive that one ...... It looks first class all the way. I did a Datsun 510 once that was ajust about like that little Z-car. I was younger ...... WAY younger! BRAVO, boys ... BRAVO!!!

[@Nimnommonster]

Just to help the blind viewers out, the subliminal restaurant scene clip is at about 1:42 - 1:43

[@t-ray5656]

6 months in to my own rebuild. Having to craft many parts from zero, due to lack of original parts. Although thankfully not as big a project as the one you did here. Well done and happy driving.

[@jrry1473]

M y wife has had a '74 260, and two 280s. She loves them but they are hard to find without excessive rust.

[@markharrisllb]

If we only had the paint technology we have now back when this car was built, perhaps Datsun might not have changed name. A stunning restoration, beautifully done and a car that deserves to have its life extended.

[@mojojoji5493]

The devil z never dies 😂

[@ronymaria8352]

They won't let this car die peacefully 🤣🤣

[@tomsdreamshopworx]

Well done! My Dad bought a new 1970 510. Really fun car to drive. Always loved the 240's.

[@fiveliter1]

great work, but you couldn't find better music to play in the background?

[@maurizio700]

Very good job but very bad music. 🙂

[@xiv1496]

Don’t know why, but building or rebuilding cars by yourself seems very therapeutic, like going to the gym

[@MartyLJ57]

I had a 1975 Datsun B 210. I wanted the a 240 Z but I had not choice of the purchase. 😫

[@TigerRogers0660]

This is an absolute credit to you - beautiful job!! I restored one back in the 1980s - no where near as much work as yours. That photo with the "Trucks Use Low Gear" looks like the top of Checkers Hill Road, Kersbrook. I live only 20 mins to the east from there!! Don't see many 240Zs in Sth. Australia now!! Tiger.

[@Rally240]

Thanks, yes that’s Checkers Hill - not for from us either.

[@TigerRogers0660]

Did you manage to get new quilted vinyl for the centre tunnel & shock towers etc. - or re-use what was originally in the car? I know that new interior kits are available in the US (hard to get though). Tiger.

[@Rally240]

Quilted vinyl is all original.

[@dougantelman2369]

My God that car was a total basket case... good job saving it from the crusher

[@nrich5127]

You resurrected a classic and your attention to structural detail is to be commended - that's a lot of man hours - but the result is a solid car and a rare one at that.

[@djchucknorris]

when he started it that was the most hilarious reaction. Hes like sounds like trash

[@diditeknonet]

Skill, talented, great motivation, great jobs...happy rusty Rally240

[@terra2805]

12:12 - Something tells me they've done this before. Lol.

[@geedubb-q1u]

I had a mint 74 that exact same color. Brings back great memories. Nice job👍

[@mi16t]

Here for mcm music

[@-DEATHSTROKE]

MR VENS DACKONA it's in the description, chasing midnight

[@gptg1981]

Awesome project and great choice of music, Marty and Moog would be proud!

[@benaman5606]

Devil Z from Wangan Midnight movie

[@spookythecat3055]

Ben Aman funny fact the devil Z really existed but it's red and was a twin turbo bored up to 3.0l l28, it's said to have been capable of runing over 300km/h for more than 15min

[@benaman5606]

SpookyTheCat what a great car

[@greggmcclelland8430]

cool restoration. congratulations on such an iconic car. I love the 280ZX from the late 70's with the inline 6. Love it.

[@bash6555]

He literally took a 240 body and turned it into a car lol

[@peterswatton7400]

The old 24 ounce looks very smart, good work.

[@user-A-A-RON]

19 minutes and we didn't get to see it drive??? Nice work though.

[@Rally240]

Aaron Higgins sorry not finished yet but stay tuned.

[@jasonthomas9364]

Having all the correct tools makes all the diff in the world, nice job

[@DanielSmedegaardBuus]

I wanna restore a Fiat Cinquecento and make it electric. Unfortunately, all I know how to make is pizza... 🤔 It's an uphill battle from here 😔

[@turbochargersutututu]

Duuude the mighty car mods music by moog! Hits different. Great work!!

[@vf-x6467]

車が喜んでますね、

[@onyxstone4618]

I was watching NBA videos and I ended up here. It was so worth it. You are the fucking man. Love seeing a pro do his thing.