The only sad part of this, is not getting an update from My Mechanics every week. I could watch you work all day long.
@eugbrat11 ай бұрын
Yeah it gets boring waiting for his content (both channels)
@KayAteChef11 ай бұрын
I just go to work and watch other people work. It isn't the same.
@negative788811 ай бұрын
There is Patreon for something
@ezechielgoldstein11 ай бұрын
I mean look at the amount of work going only in this metal sheet. I bet its like 4-6 hours only work without editing etc.
@Vickie-Bligh11 ай бұрын
@@ezechielgoldstein Try days' worth.
@StephenGoggin11 ай бұрын
Sometimes I wonder if he ever has nightmares that there are sharp edges and the piece gets welded in before he has a chance to remove them :D
@mymechanicsinsights11 ай бұрын
Just once, since then I'm removing them all
@leopoldsaroyan343911 ай бұрын
I wouldn't like to be a sharp edge in his workshop...
@ArKritz8411 ай бұрын
@@leopoldsaroyan3439well, in fairly short order you'd just be a nicely chamfered edge. That doesn't sound too bad...
@scroungasworkshop466311 ай бұрын
His wife keeps wondering how all the knives in the kitchen get blunt so quickly. 😂😂😂
@rtr530111 ай бұрын
Sharp edges are simply not allowed to exist in his workshop on anything besides a properly working tool
@dis-fuction142511 ай бұрын
0:43 didn’t think I’d ever hear your voice, so excited to see the end product
@HailHydra2711 ай бұрын
I love that the shear looks like it has seen a lot of use since its restoration
@faktablad11 ай бұрын
Always love seeing the Beverly shear in use.
@little_grey_mouse5 ай бұрын
I’m glad I’m not the only one that enjoys seeing her make an appearance!
@urockitony211 ай бұрын
So nice to see some tools whirring and your familiar captions in the lower left! While I enjoy your daily blogs, I do sometimes miss the familiar "I make a new one". Thanks for another great video.
@mymechanicsinsights11 ай бұрын
There will a bunch of "I make a new one" come in the next episode on the main channel. I'm currently editing, will be ready soon
@HxTurtle11 ай бұрын
I see time travelers 👀 (nah, I know how this works. but looks always funny on a "new" video 😅)
@builditwithadam11 ай бұрын
This may actually end up to be the best 240 restoration in the world. The detail is insane.
@lemonysnick517110 ай бұрын
The detail almost stresses me out lol. I'm like, how do you know how to put it all back together correctly? lol I don't know much about cars obviously.
@DjFresh4lteFolie10 ай бұрын
watch the videos in reverse lol@@lemonysnick5171
@infinitesquarez11 ай бұрын
It's the attention to detail that makes my mechanics truly the GOAT.
@Bushmills2111 ай бұрын
It's so awesome seeing Bender's great great great great great great great great great great great great great great great great grandfather in action!
@Timbershades11 ай бұрын
Wonderful attention to detail in all elements of this restoration. I am sure I speak for all subscribers when I say we can hardly wait for the next installment! Top job - very impressive!
@mymechanicsinsights11 ай бұрын
Well said!
@suterfamily557811 ай бұрын
When you have two pieces of sheet metal laying against each other like you had from the factory and still have now after your repair, it's a very good idea to use seam-sealer on the entire length of the overlap; it adds additional strength to help prevent the oil-can effect and also seals the small space between the two pieces to help prevent corrosion.
@christophertrace130711 ай бұрын
KZbinrs could learn a lot from you, no intro, no irritating back ground music, just good info done well. I could watch you all day. Would you mind sharing some info on your mini sand blaster? Thanks
@mymechanicsinsights11 ай бұрын
It's a small box where you can fill in some glass beads and connect to compressed air. It's usually used in a small cabinet, but also works like this. Just a bit messy.
@chadstorm9211 ай бұрын
You never take any “shortcuts”- awesome work.
@mymechanicsinsights11 ай бұрын
Always!
@Arterexius11 ай бұрын
shortcuts are for people who love doing the same task on the same piece, twice or more
@TheScotchula11 ай бұрын
I wish more people would do videos to this level of detail and perfection.
@DallasG8311 ай бұрын
I'd never heard of a shrinker before this video but now I need one.
@murphychris981111 ай бұрын
this is going to be the best restored datsun 240 z ever
@tomcatfoolery11 ай бұрын
I can't tell you how glad I am to see you have a Beverly Shear. You have great taste in tools.
@asfanshirim976911 ай бұрын
He restored it
@mymechanicsinsights11 ай бұрын
Video on my main channel
@lizmartinez804211 ай бұрын
People gets upset very easy, I don't know understand why they are so impatient if they know your job. It takes time, a lot, but the results are always perfect. Don't rush the things, perfection takes time. Amazing work!
@mymechanicsinsights11 ай бұрын
Thanks you very much. I really underestimated the work on this car a lot! Already in 100 days on bodywork, but almost done and very soon a new episode on the main channel.
@MichaelThomas-be7gq10 ай бұрын
Man and machines in perfect harmony. You are beyond an artist, and you bring so much joy. I hope Nissan is watching your sympathetic restoration of one of their iconic cars.
@Kinsfire11 ай бұрын
I love it when I see a new video from you on either channel. And it's especially nice to see you use tools that I watched to renovate in a previous video, such as the Beverley Shears.
@IMatchoNation11 ай бұрын
Wake up everybody, my mechanics insights dropped a fresh Datsun 240Z progress video!!!
@SimeonCogswell11 ай бұрын
I'm convinced you can repair anything.
@gcl278311 ай бұрын
I love it when he makes a new one, and really like seeing the previous restoration projects contributing to the new ones!
@Valoute_GS11 ай бұрын
Can't imagine the grand final result of this restoration with such an attention to detail on a piece that does not necessarly need this much ! Such a simple but well executed upgrade 👌
@mymechanicsinsights11 ай бұрын
Thank you very much!
@gsbe56111 ай бұрын
I really like how clean and uncluttered your shop and work bench are. Using only what you need for the job at hand. Keeps things simple and focused like a surgeon.
@Null7Mereel11 ай бұрын
love seeing the beverly sheer still being used in the shop all these years after you fixed it up!
@meaninthemirror11 ай бұрын
This is the only restoration channel that I can rewatch the process multiple times.
@Inside_out_coconut6 ай бұрын
what a generous guy, even made sure to give us temporary welding vision to keep us from getting arc eyes.. what a lad.
@IanM1811 ай бұрын
I absolutely love watching you work/create. Considering English is not your first language, you probably speak it better than me and I am English! 😁 Brilliant descriptions and detailed commentary. Thank you for sharing your work.
@mymechanicsinsights11 ай бұрын
Thanks so much 😊
@WinchesterxNL11 ай бұрын
Looking like a solid job. Would've gone with 2 strips of metal myself to encase it a bit and add strength that way. But that's cause I don't have some of the tools available. Beautifully done. And it's not often someone shows off a shrinker. Much love, and you've been missed on YT
@mymechanicsinsights11 ай бұрын
Thank you very much, I really do appreciate it :-)
@jannamarie399011 ай бұрын
So great to see you back 😊
@ArniVidar11 ай бұрын
That was great. Now I'm looking forward to the next main episode even more!
@mymechanicsinsights11 ай бұрын
Even more... I have 3 more videos also for the second channel. Thank you very much Arni
@bavondale11 ай бұрын
Great work. Your patience to do the job right is amazing
@leitecunha11 ай бұрын
I have a feeling that all the great master artists, Michelangelo, Leonardo, would be very impressed and consider mymechanics one of their own!
@marcusott297311 ай бұрын
Much awaited, much appreciated looking forward to excellent work as always from you.
@andreacrashe989411 ай бұрын
*I love how you stop, think, stop & think again how to get it to work... your process of thinking thru an idea is good.🙂.*
@mymechanicsinsights11 ай бұрын
Always good to have a detailed plan before starting :-)
@nxsmotorsports11 ай бұрын
Your unwavering attention to detail and uncompromising approach to this restoration is alluring. We can all learn from your efforts and apply critical thinking and patience to our own projects in life. I really look forward to seeing this build come to fruition. Best of luck to you and keep up the incredible work!
@mymechanicsinsights11 ай бұрын
Thank you very much!
@nxsmotorsports11 ай бұрын
@@mymechanicsinsights You're welcome! Happy to be along for the ride. 🙏🏻
@jumi934211 ай бұрын
The shrinker is such a genius tool!
@gonecywers11 ай бұрын
Of the many available channels on KZbin, yours is the premier restoration channel, in my opinion. I truly wish there were more people whose work would come close to your attention to detail and technical achievement, but I have not found them. I look forward to your videos all the time, although they have been more far between than in past. I guess this new project is the reason. I am watching your car restoration with great interest, because I know the finished product will be a work of art, and well worth waiting for when the videos come out. I wish you all the best.
@geckomoshpit11 ай бұрын
So I'm gonna throw a bit of a curve ball at you... but have you heard of Martijn Doolaard? He's doing a "restoration" of sorts... two old stone huts in the Italian Alps. I know, it's neither mechanical detailed craftsmanship, nor cars or other machinery. In that sense it's not comparable. But from a philosophical approach I think MM and Martijn have very similar ambitions in tackling their projects: Take time to reach a best possible result. Martijn's work is also impeccably shot and edited and just very beautiful and meditative. And the biggest plus, he releases videos like clockwork, every Sunday one new video of between 30 and 60 minutes length. It might just be something you enjoy.
@brianbarnes216611 ай бұрын
I’ve been anxiously awaiting this video, seemed like an eternity since I have watched mymechanics content!!! Great work as always!
@mymechanicsinsights11 ай бұрын
Happy to hear that!
@theelectricmonk390911 ай бұрын
Superb work as always! Having done some body work in my time, it's one of the hardest things to do - especially the visible panels, which will show every single blemish when painted. Although I expect you'll have the opposite problem - the panels will be so shiny and perfect, the paint won't stick! 😆
@mymechanicsinsights11 ай бұрын
Nice to hear that, thank you very much :-)
@ilvaporizzatore11 ай бұрын
Man, the shrinker is soo cool
@AsitShouldBe11 ай бұрын
I like how the most liked youtuber in his field, in this channel seems like one of us, with almost amateur content and close to the audience, great!
@mohammadalzubi20111 ай бұрын
The plate you made, is perfectly finished like outside body. Impossible ❤❤❤❤
@chriswareham11 ай бұрын
Following this series with considerable interest. I'm restoring a 1976 MGB GT, and now that the mechanical side of it is complete, I'm looking at the bodywork. I will have to get someone with experience to carry out any welding, but the techniques you use to remove rust pitting and then protect the metal are things I will try. I want my MGB to be better than new, as these cars were not built to last when originally manufactured!
@mymechanicsinsights11 ай бұрын
Good luck :-)
@TheThriftyWoodworker11 ай бұрын
I know almost nothing about welding, but I think your solution is brilliant.
@aynrandish91069 ай бұрын
The secret to this man’s success (besides his brilliant mind and ability to understand the physical world) is his patience. I learned from him that being patient can solve so many problems you encounter in your daily life.
@gonzalotoscano331011 ай бұрын
Dude so talented and taking on new projects, next year before you know he is restoring a ship, the year after a sub and after a satellite, there is no ending to this guys talent.
@laurelhill350511 ай бұрын
I love how all of your previous restorations have led to this moment!
@mgollow9 ай бұрын
i really love hearing your thought process on how to fix issues
@saschma354311 ай бұрын
This is going to be one of the best 240z out there. I really appreciate the love you put into it. But to be honest: i didnt expect anything else. As always great work. Cant wait to get the next update.
@CollectionCorner11 ай бұрын
I restore antique four wheeled and two wheeled vehicles and watching this channel is just inspirational. It really helps me understand that the attention to detail is everything. I could watch it forever. So well done. Thank you!
@mymechanicsinsights11 ай бұрын
That is awesome!
@rogermoore836111 ай бұрын
Wow You learn every day, I have never heard of a shrinker and already looking online to find one for my shop. Once again thanks
@ArniVidar11 ай бұрын
His was quite cheap, I believe. An Ali find. It's both a shrinker and a stretcher in the same product. Just change the dies.
@mymechanicsinsights11 ай бұрын
Not from Ali actually, but just only for pretty cheap.
@brekkoh11 ай бұрын
Love those revitalized shears you did getting work in!
@davouchi111 ай бұрын
I absolutely love it. You truly are a jack of all trades and master of all
@AP51811 ай бұрын
I work in the automotive industry, and your solution is exactly what I was going to suggest. Having come across many different variations of the "palm dimple" you idea is similarto a recent part I worked on for reinforcing around the gas fill door.
@mymechanicsinsights11 ай бұрын
Glad to hear that, thank you very much
@tedayer182311 ай бұрын
Excellent job and execution. Details like this are why restorations cost what they do. Keep the updates coming.
@revon052111 ай бұрын
"The Shrinker" made my day. I fantasize finding The Shrinker and "The Stretcher" available in a package deal, someday. 😊
@Vickie-Bligh11 ай бұрын
He does have a stretcher too!😁
@ArniVidar11 ай бұрын
That's exactly what he has. Table-mounted stretcher and shrinker (just exchange the jaws) that he bought from Ali I believe for quite cheap.
@mymechanicsinsights11 ай бұрын
This one wasn't actually from Ali ;-) but was fairly cheap too
@ScottDBarrett11 ай бұрын
So excited for the finished product!
@jasonbenoit227711 ай бұрын
The attention to detail and the ability to create solutions that seem perfect are satisfying!
@sharonkatope988511 ай бұрын
Herr M, love the step by step analysis, planning and execution of the repair here. I keep watching the series and am looking forward to the outcome. The Datsun 240Z was a coveted vehicle in the US during the 1980's. The design had strong influence for a decade or so on other car brands. Great work and craftsmanship. Seriously addicted to your channel.
@mymechanicsinsights11 ай бұрын
Thank you very much, I really do appreciate it :-)
@jaypthm641611 ай бұрын
that shrinker is so cool
@wihtgar11 ай бұрын
You are a wizard, sir!
@grumpyparsnip11 ай бұрын
This project is epic. Looking forward to more videos in the series!
@katiebellmichelle11 ай бұрын
This car is going to be 10 times better than it ever was when it was brand new. Amazing 🤩
@SimonIAnson11 ай бұрын
Quite possibly the most well-fabricated support brace in the history of car engineering and restoration.
@JiaWenwu-ds6kb11 ай бұрын
You are so so so so SO innovative ! I can't wait to see your next session of this series. All your videos are artworks ~
@sergiomora766011 ай бұрын
The final Datsun, once restored, will be worth 1000000 dollars.
@maggs13111 ай бұрын
This is going to be not only the finest Datsun on earth but dare i say the most meticulously restored vehicle in history. ❤ and not to critique a master but 1 or 2 surface spot welds will prevent that from vibrating
@daveharris3911 ай бұрын
...or perhaps use a syringe to inject some seam sealer between the panels.
@maggs13111 ай бұрын
@@daveharris39 yes some butyl rubber would work too
@mymechanicsinsights11 ай бұрын
That's the plan. After blasting let some thin epoxy primer fill the gaps between the panels. Also apply seam sealer on the edges.
@_Kovayne11 ай бұрын
We all know that this car is going to look amazing when it's finished. You are always showcasing superb work! Good luck with the restoration, friend!
@michaelcherry895211 ай бұрын
I love how other 240Z owners "fix" the oil can problem with blocks of wood or random pieces of metal and My Mechanics takes the time to analyze the problem, come up with a comprehensive solution and then carefully fabricate and intstalls the part Datsun should have used all those years ago. THAT'S why I love this channel!
@danmenes314311 ай бұрын
Beautiful work! Minor English lesson: I believe the correct English name for that machine is a "leaf brake." A "press brake" folds the metal with a die that moves up-and-down, rather than rotating. A machine similar to yours, but with the upper clamp piece made from several removable fingers, would be a "finger brake" or "pan and box brake."
@dragostalks750111 ай бұрын
I love your videos with voice! Thanks for the step up! I don't think there is anlther conparable youtube channel. Great work! Making the internet a better place.
@Bziiit.11 ай бұрын
It's cool but if you put that much effort in a custom support hidden inside the trunk,. The restauration will last for ever. Actually, I'm here for it
@mymechanicsinsights11 ай бұрын
Already in 100 days in the bodywork and the car wasn't in even really bad condition. But I'm almost done, blasting and video time soon.
@hglimshire83565 ай бұрын
Does anyone (besides me) really want to know the man behind the scenes more? I see him as a cross between Bob Ross and Mr Rogers and MacGyver. His level of expertise is phenomenonal.. You Sir are an incredible craftsman. Taking perfection to new heights
@walmartdog114211 ай бұрын
Nice to see this update. I was worried that you had lost enthusiasm for this project, and handed it off to someone else.
@mymechanicsinsights11 ай бұрын
Never, I started it and I will complete it :-)
@walmartdog114211 ай бұрын
great to hear@@mymechanicsinsights
@ktl71111 ай бұрын
Ich liebe es, deine Arbeit zu sehen! Exzellent!
@pa34761311 ай бұрын
You are my favorite channel along all these years. Really like the idea of restoring a car, looking forward to see impressive videos like this one. Wish you the best as always!
@paweszczepanski673811 ай бұрын
best content of this kind on this platform
@andrewturnbull589711 ай бұрын
Bravo! A brilliant solution executed with ingenuity! Thank you for getting back to us!
@mymechanicsinsights11 ай бұрын
Any time!
@tracybowling115611 ай бұрын
This video was so good, I watched it twice. I like learning how things get figured out. How you make them work. I like learning about new tools (new to me). This was a really cool video!
@mymechanicsinsights11 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@PeeKay4Life11 ай бұрын
This car will be better than new when he is done. Love love love the videos.
@snowstrobe11 ай бұрын
Ok, I knew this was going to be a detailed process, now I realise that I had no idea just how detailed...
@nickdockery718111 ай бұрын
Fabulous solution, much cleaner than other fixes for this issue i've seen on the likes of Ratsun and other Datsun forums. This is a problem that persists in most of the 70's Datsun cars, including the 510 and B210. I think it happens due to one too many heat cycles during season changes, the metal just flexes more overtime than from factory. Great stuff, cant wait for more Z content
@Broniify11 ай бұрын
Great video! Funny enough Datsun realized this was an issue later on, the 280z rear hatch has a Z bar support that sits between the outer sheet metal and the inner structure. Your solution looks great and will help with that annoying “oil canning” for sure 👍
@christophermock35911 ай бұрын
Excellent job! I like seeing you use tools that you have restored. Don’t ever stop making videos.
@mymechanicsinsights11 ай бұрын
Thanks, I'm glad you like it :-)
@christophermock35911 ай бұрын
I’m a faithful watcher of all of your videos .
@probbins200011 ай бұрын
So relaxing watching you work. It makes me feel very content that you do everything so precisely and well
@mymechanicsinsights11 ай бұрын
Glad to hear that, thank you
@SmittsJimmy11 ай бұрын
That thing he welded INSIDE that car is nicer than anything I have ever made or will ever make.
@stephenprocter942411 ай бұрын
Very good modification. A little over the top, but that is what you are all about. Great piece of work. Thank you for sharing.
@danielf362311 ай бұрын
Would have also worked to just use a thin layer of some bituminous adhesive between the panels to support it better. Might have even worked with the original plate. The problem with the support plate is that it's doesn't actually increase the bending stiffness much since it's not attached all along the entire length. Also would have stopped the metal-to-metal contact sound that you still have when pressing on the lock.
@mymechanicsinsights11 ай бұрын
After blasting and primer I'll apply some very thin epoxy glue between the sheets to fill the gap and properly seal it.
@satch712311 ай бұрын
That's what I needed to hear! Fantastic project. Can't we all just come over and watch? 😃😃😃😃@@mymechanicsinsights
@joebesko559211 ай бұрын
Can’t wait to see the finished product, always interesting work! Thanks for sharing
@mymechanicsinsights11 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@Christo_glenn6 ай бұрын
Your craftsmanship and attention to detail is amazing. Subbed!
@adampurcell711911 ай бұрын
Where have you been man!! I feel like a junkie starving for his drugs waiting for your video. Please keep them coming. I've watched countless videos and there a none that come close to yours
@mymechanicsinsights11 ай бұрын
After 100 days on bodywork I'm almost ready and episode 2 is coming soon.
@adampurcell711911 ай бұрын
Cant wait mate
@advleon11 ай бұрын
Great work! Seeing the weld through primer reminds me of Project Binky :)
@glassvial11 ай бұрын
Not gonna lie, I would be one of those "block of wood" solution guys, HOWEVER, nowadays we have better materials like composite decking pieces you could use (ie. Trex here in the US) that would probably outlast the car 🤣 Your attention to detail, as always, is impeccable. It'll be the smallest things that will take up the most time with a project like this, and that's OK, we're here for it!
@caribmedical5711 ай бұрын
The moment MM started to describe the problem I knew he was going to "make a new one"... 😂 I was missing the videos. I could watch them all day. 🤩🤩🤩
@rocharox11 ай бұрын
YES!!! New content!!! I love your videos!! So many details.
@svu74311 ай бұрын
you are professional, love what you are doing thank you so much i enjoyed every vedio you made and waiting for new one ❤
@mymechanicsinsights11 ай бұрын
Thanks for being here :-)
@JeffreyBenzodiazepines11 ай бұрын
I (literally) cannot wait for more content man :D Your commentary adds a lot and at the same time doesn't distract from the visual. This little gem of a car is in good hands!