Drove my first Datsun Z car having long admired them. This car is very much a custom build and did not disappoint.
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@fifteenbyfive4 жыл бұрын
Replace the T/C rod bushings and that tendency to dart over bumps will go away entirely. I just went with rubber bushings used by SCCA back in the day and I don't think my 280 has ever tripped over a bump since.
@davidphasey54386 жыл бұрын
The 240/260/280z is top of my bucket list. The are such fantastic looking cars, not too big, moddable, not silly money (although they're heading that way), straight six...love them. Not yet had the chance to drive one though.
@e28forever30 Жыл бұрын
“The paint is flat, the dash is cracked, but it is rust free.” Sounds familiar, my E28 which I picked up in Spain fits that description too.😁 Brilliant Datsun, must be a hoot to drive.
@bugattieb110ss Жыл бұрын
You hit the nail on the head with your comment about how important steering and a good gearbox are in making a car stand out as special. Hence my hatred of transaxle Alfas! :)
@man-mq9rk6 жыл бұрын
Ive always loved these since I was a kid, one of these might be my next car
@Number276 жыл бұрын
That would be a great choice chap!!
@pjlu24 жыл бұрын
All a Two Seater ever needed to be, and iAm stating such as one that was given, by his daddy, & drove a 1981 Red Corvette as a 16 yr old in 1987.....
@gregh74576 жыл бұрын
Good to see you put something on for bumpers. They look like a project car with the bumpers missing especially in the back with all those holes in the rear valance panel. I disagree with the "california emissions strangling the motor" You probably had the original fuel injectors that were worn out and a stretched timing chain reducing power. The car was rated at 170 gross hp but only had 110-125 hp at the wheels.
@ryanmccormick21506 жыл бұрын
Ha ha Carl has hit the nail on the head with that comment!!! Just goes to show you don't need to take on a second mortgage to have an absolutely cool head turning sports car 🙂 , great video Jack 👌👍
@Number276 жыл бұрын
Thanks buddy.. indeed if I did not have the Evora still I would very much condor this!
@ryanmccormick21506 жыл бұрын
Number27 maybe in the future then, I'm sure what ever you get next will be cool 😉
@novakenss6 жыл бұрын
Exactly the next project car that I've had in mind for years. Thanks for the inspiration. Now to find a clean one in Texas.
@Sooopa_Doopa4 жыл бұрын
I spent many a miles in a blue 1978 280z 2+2. My uncle bought it new and then years later he gave it to my cousin as his first car. Oh the craziness that we got into as teenagers
@ewanturner43816 жыл бұрын
Christ, that 280Z looks mega! Always loved these. Those minilites suit it perfectly. Love the intro too... and the out takes :)
@BigLongJohnson796 жыл бұрын
I actually own a 1971 Datsun 240z I can’t wait to start working and working on the car only a teen so I’m happy
@Number276 жыл бұрын
As a teen you are so lucky to own a fab car like that Carl!! Keep me posted on your progress!!
@BigLongJohnson793 жыл бұрын
@@elviseleven11 lol I forgot about this comment update I guess car runs but no work put into it at all I got a e46 bmw been loving that want to fix the Z but just don’t have the $ for it for a 21 year old me and my dad want to fix it but don’t have the $ well I do but I invest more then Try to spend make when I’m 30 I’ll own 3 240z😉
@PaulDoldenDetails6 жыл бұрын
Now this is class simply gorgeous wouldn’t change a thing brilliant conversion so glad he’s got the right wheels on it and not bloody put it on airride which I hate this is top notch 👌🏻👌🏻
@kim0072506 жыл бұрын
True.
@Number276 жыл бұрын
totally agree Paul!!
@jackperry936911 ай бұрын
Sweet 🧁 ride
@danielthomas26216 жыл бұрын
I've owned 5 zed cars including a 240 z a 260 z coupé 2 280 zx turbos and a 300 zx TT.. totally underrated cars cheers from new Zealand😀😀😀
@stuboy135 жыл бұрын
Daniel Thomas which one was your favourite / the best?
@absabsy67423 жыл бұрын
This is how to roadtest Sports cars without background music to really appreciate it's amazing sound and drive capabilites.
@HomeBuiltByJeff6 жыл бұрын
Beautifully shot opening sequence. I am really looking forward to driving a Z one day (although I will probably use the steering wheel as intended ;) ).
@Number276 жыл бұрын
Ha!! can't wait to see yours finished!!
@Ndngrtig Жыл бұрын
Great vid the start great cinimaphotpgraphy with music very professional gday from #80👍🏻
@richardhunt8092 жыл бұрын
I’ve always loved these cars, especially with the flared wheel arches, which I’m not always a fan of. They look great on the 280z and also the Mk1 MR2. I don’t suppose I’ll ever be able to own one though.
@clairebannister47496 жыл бұрын
I had a 1974 260Z with 240 Hitachi carbs - awesome sweet revving engine and Janspeed Exhaust - Being a twat I sold it. Felt like you were sitting on the back wheels - one of those cars that gives far more than expected.
@Number276 жыл бұрын
AHHHGGH.. regrets of cars we wish we had kept!!
@gregh74576 жыл бұрын
I had lots of 260's and 280's in the early 80's. Sold them all and didn't buy another until 1998. I call it my midlife crisis car. Still have it today and glad i kept it. Its a very nice 78 california car.
@christopherhowton87344 жыл бұрын
Love all Datsuns. I have a 240Z, 280Z 2+2 and a Z31 1st generation 300ZX non aspirated.
@robertwilliams-gg1zq6 жыл бұрын
Gorgeous sounding Uber cool looking car. Takes me back to my childhood, 240 and 260 Z . Sound like a sixties Aston. Keep them coming 😀
@Number276 жыл бұрын
Good analogy!! Thanks for watching and glad you enjoyed it Robert!
@pj93756 жыл бұрын
Love that look. And as for the gearbox, if you haven't tried one before, the rest of a well sorted 200sx is a delight too 😉
@Number276 жыл бұрын
Yes, I definitely need to get hold of one!!
@virgilrytaar90836 жыл бұрын
Thankyou for holding the wheel correctly!
@datsoon92364 жыл бұрын
Agreed. I thought I was the only one 😂 I'm thinking about buying a 280zx, but the way the steering wheel is, I can't rest my thumbs to hold the wheel properly, so maybe I'll swap it.
@Lu-KN4 жыл бұрын
Very nice build, almost Akuma no Zetto. And I like the chaos in the back of the car :)
@MindDezign6 жыл бұрын
10 inch wide all the way around.. 7in wide is what the racers in the 70s and 80s ssid were the max. Width for that chassis. That would take care of steering
@JB-F10-M56 жыл бұрын
Absolutely love the car 👌🏽myself personally would get it painted 👨🏽🎨 but it’s not mine and if he’s keeping it then it’s value is how he uses it👍🏽
@Number276 жыл бұрын
Part of the charm is the fact the paint is 'patina'd' ... but its an individual thing. thanks for watching JB
@passengerswelcome18476 жыл бұрын
Checked off bucket list.. .youtube 280z project in motion
@Number276 жыл бұрын
You’ve got one? Thanks for watching!
@passengerswelcome18476 жыл бұрын
Number27 yes its on my channel
@tombell76706 жыл бұрын
Nice production, really enjoyed it.
@Number276 жыл бұрын
Thank you Tom!
@MRZ120006 жыл бұрын
You need to drive it on Italian Freeway or a dis used Airport to get a actual reading on its perfomance
@Xav9116 жыл бұрын
That would be a nice addition to your garage...
@Number276 жыл бұрын
It certainly would.. still have the Evora though
@checker36946 жыл бұрын
In the 80s in California you would spot 10 on a quit day. Best thing about US 260 and 280 they were 2 seaters, in Uk 240z was last 2 seater z car uk 260 looked a bit boat like as 2+2 and longer wheel base. They were more than 80bhp, more like 120,uk 260 had 150 and flew, buckets of torque lovely long second gear,friend had one in 80s, rust killed them here, made Italian cars look solid, Datsun 160j boot skin would peel of with rust, funny
@swiper18182 жыл бұрын
Lovely!
@carlharvey70986 жыл бұрын
Oh yes! Get one Jack!!
@ryanmccormick21506 жыл бұрын
I'm with you Carl I'd love to see Jack get one these !
@James-ol6rw6 жыл бұрын
Will you sell it and how much?
@carlharvey70986 жыл бұрын
Definitely his type of car i think!
@Number276 жыл бұрын
I think he's been offered £25K for it already but not taken it
@Number276 жыл бұрын
Would love this.. but still have the Evora!
@busterboy75052 жыл бұрын
Yes memories 👍👍.
@2702simmo4 жыл бұрын
Such a cool motor
@49walker444 жыл бұрын
280 Zed huh. What does the manufacturer call it a Jagwire?
@tombell76706 жыл бұрын
Sounds lovely
@Number276 жыл бұрын
Totally does and the sound just did not come across properly on the video!!
@MindDezign5 жыл бұрын
Rewatched after 5 months.I noticed again the tires were way to big for this chassis.And as a road car everyone builds an over built car...then faults the car design. With proper parts selection.. These cars are a blast. Build it to extremes in any direction...that is far from the the cars fault. Considering the car won lots of off road races around the world in rally and safari driving....the car can be built successfully for dirt roads .Fitting a subaru LSD is a common racer mod that is idea for rwd rally work , in vintage classes. Or if you live on dirt roads. Even then they rallyed them on 205 75 14 tires. Im building a low resto mod street 280Z and an raised off /on rally 240Z both for road use no racing . They are fitted with 15x 7 rims 205. 50 15 on the lowered car and 205 70 15 A/T all terrain tires for the rally Z. Rally Z a 4barrel carb and manifold. The street lowered Z triple 40mm for the "song" of driving. Both have subaru lsd and L28 motors the rally has a four speed like the factory rally cars did and the low Z has a 5 speed. Its about pure driving fun. Did you see that smile on his face driving a Z for his first time? All Z drivers get that ....like the owner here........smiling on the inside...
@gasisthepastendoil9 ай бұрын
i drove a rattle trap one.....scary.... Someone had really torn it up
@racketman2u8 ай бұрын
I know it was a Nissan option, but IMO tacked-on flares look ... tacky. The ITB injection is a good move , though.
@_cam-4 жыл бұрын
I found a 280Z, but it looked like it couldnt drive....should I convince my parents to let me at least TRY to get it
@Number274 жыл бұрын
Yes!!! But get help from someone who knows about old cars!
@AlexScreenCast6 жыл бұрын
Lovely car
@Number276 жыл бұрын
Cheers doc... agree. Lets do yours soon!!
@Sverigebilden4 жыл бұрын
Hi, is this car for sale?
@THEPLEASURETRAP6 жыл бұрын
Someone please tell me where to get that front lip to fit my 280! I have only ever seen it on 240's
@j.vasquez97185 жыл бұрын
I need one too!
@p__jay5 жыл бұрын
Did you find out where to get it? Is it just added to the stock front?
@berre185 ай бұрын
DS composites in the UK I think
@p__jay5 жыл бұрын
the air dam up front...anyone knows the name and make of it...?!
@berre185 ай бұрын
Look for DS Composites uk
@johnjosey51846 жыл бұрын
Not sure if your love of tamiya R/C stretches to their static kits but the do a lovely 280ZG (i think) in 1/12 scale.
@Number276 жыл бұрын
They not done an RC version over the years? I think one of their early kits was a racing version of the Z?
@johnjosey51846 жыл бұрын
Number27 i think you might be right there. I seem to remember something.
@johnjosey51846 жыл бұрын
Number27 looks like it was re-issued back in 2010. Good shout !
@steffydog4 жыл бұрын
Interesting watch
@PixelScopeProduction5 жыл бұрын
That’s not a 280z hot rod. This is! kzbin.info/www/bejne/iXvYqph-qbCXnsk
@jamdown1ify2 жыл бұрын
Where is the car? show us then!
@STARMANjacob3 жыл бұрын
Wheels fittment and tyre specs please! Is he running spacers, or just different ET?
@STARMANjacob3 жыл бұрын
ok, just heard these are Toyos 666 :-)
@tycotoys11 ай бұрын
You mean Rust bucket list
@midlifemotoz44996 жыл бұрын
👌
@MrKeyboardCommando6 жыл бұрын
Well, XXVII, the opening sequence, all fifty seconds of it, is simply sublime. The remainder is more of an acquired taste. However, if two old farts talking bollocks is your cup of tea, then you'll be in heaven. At least, XXVII, you know how to hold a steering wheel; your partner's driving technique is simply horrible. Stick with your Frogeye, it's far better than this curate's egg. As usual, an excellent video that's swept along by your infectious enthusiasm, and a stunning opening. I'm sure you do the opening shots simply to piss-off Cletus, who claims to be a camera wizard, although, apparently, only in porn films. Clovis was his fluffer, that's how they became such firm friends.
@JB-F10-M56 жыл бұрын
MrKeyboardCommando 😂
@Number276 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂😂 ahhh KB.. you do crack me up
@MrKeyboardCommando6 жыл бұрын
Well, XXVII, you have been known to bring a wry smile to my lips.😏😏😏
@grantatkinson12024 жыл бұрын
Owner be like.... never letting anyone drive this car again. Uncomfortable !!
@redspecialist90726 жыл бұрын
He has the wrong size tyres on the front i have 205 size on the front and it drives perfect .
@Number276 жыл бұрын
Not sure why he ended up going so wide on the wheels.. will ask
@DANTHETUBEMAN5 жыл бұрын
great place for a turbo
@scanspeak006 жыл бұрын
Its a pity he has sacrificed handling and steering weight by putting on overly fat front wheels.
@Number276 жыл бұрын
His choice of wheels is limited.. not sure why he went with 10" all round as that does give him v very little wiggle room. will ask