Home Built Datsun 240z part 1

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[@williamdavies8151]

I LOVED MY Z Thanks for the memories

[@black_iced_coffee]

Great job again with the Z. Me and my dad tried to restore one about 10 years ago but the recession and some other problems meant that it wasn't meant to be. You're criminally underappreciated on YT

[@DawgYa1]

OMG Mrs Jeff is absolutely GORGEOUS. VERY lucky man

[@cestusfr]

starting to watch the whole datsun series from 1 to 73 as i came in during John Lemon and refrained to watch any datsun video until now, to watch from the beginning! ;) Very nice sketch of the car Jeff!

[@endorphinffitness]

Awesome Video, Can't wait to see more on the Datsun and love the fender flares on the sketch. Super excited to see both projects come to fruition.

[@scanspeak00]

Can't wait too see what colour scheme you have in mind.

[@nathankarplus]

YES! I have loved watching the 911 videos and have been eagerly awaiting the start of the 240Z. I have a '72 240Z and can't wait to get inspired by watching you work on yours.

[@HomeBuiltByJeff]

I am looking forward to it as well.

[@llewellyncass4711]

I was looking at images today of Zs... can't wait to see what you have in store for this one.

[@jdmfreak22]

I just can't stop saying this. You sir, are a legend. Waiting for 911 bits? That's ok, let's start with the Datsun. Gosh, you rock!!! Loved your new t-shirts!!! The second one made me lol! new intro as well, good for you! I realized while I watched you tear apart the Datsun's front, I was smiling. True happiness here with this video!

[@David-jm7mq]

Great video, can't wait for next installment. Wow Jeff a new press, needing a lift, etc, etc... You're going to need a larger garage. I think a 4-5 stall building would be about right. Make it big enough for an unobstructed workbench. I noticed a subtle raising of Mrs. Jeff's eyebrows at about the 13:25 mark, while you were waxing on about how you can't wait to get into the next project and how much fun it's going to be. She's probably thinking "Oh yeah so much fun, I can't wait either." Love the videos.

[@Dave_Allison]

Who knew Mrs. Jeff was so knowledgeable on Datsuns too?

[@HomeBuiltByJeff]

She has an endless car knowledge. I am constantly in awe ;)

[@twiztedmind864]

Just found this channel. Looks like Im gonna be busy catching up. Thumbs up for Tobu as background music, I also use his music.

[@1one3_Racing]

Since you've started on the Alfa, I figure it's safe to start watching the 260z build. It's mad to see there's 101 videos and even in THIS video you already HAVE the Alfa! Looking forward to it. Bring on the binge session.... AFTER the State of Origin, of course.

[@PaulsGarage]

Oh man I am SO looking forward to the datsun build. The Porsche is so awesome i can't wait to see what you do with the Datsun. I've had a BRE Datsun 240 model sitting on my bookshelf for years.

[@HomeBuiltByJeff]

Thanks mate. I am looking forward to a new challenge.

[@bigcus8176]

Love the sketch. Almost like I was watching an episode of overhaulin. Jeff foose. Lol.

[@PeterJUren]

Thanks Jeff, if you do as good a job on the Dato as you did on the Porsche, I can't wait to see it finished. I'm really enjoying your videos. Cheers Peter

[@HomeBuiltByJeff]

Thanks Peter. I am enjoying getting into a new project.

[@Number27]

Dude, had no idea you were so talented at drawing!!!! Seriously good dude..

[@HomeBuiltByJeff]

I made a living as an Airbrush Artist for 13 years. The bonnet and the cabinet in the back of the garage are also my stuff ;)

[@designboyau]

Just found your channel in recommended videos, great stuff mate! Keep it up and hope you keep growing and get the audience you deserve :) Been looking for more aussie car build channels everywhere!

[@HomeBuiltByJeff]

Thanks mate. Share it around, hopefully you enjoy it and I will keep putting them out.

[@chriscrawshaw927]

Awesome man I just ran a crossed your video I just got a 1973 240 and I’m guna be watching your videos on this every upload

[@HomeBuiltByJeff]

New video up tomorrow night and every Friday, so it should keep you going for a little while ;)

[@shackman9566]

I worked at a Datsun dealer here in the states back in 1978 - 1979 in the parts department. I almost bought a 240 but the guy sold it. I was a few hundred bucks shy of the 4000 thousand dollars he was asking. But I did all right I ended up buying a American motors 1968 AMX 343 4 barrel 4 speed with sport package. The dealership was Datsun AMC and Jeep. So I had really good acess to parts. I would still grab a 240 if I had a chance at a good one. But there not in abundance.

[@dumblederp3641]

Love the new intro 😏 Dat Datto looks very solid 😉

[@365hillclimb]

I'm incredibly jealous of your starting point. You have so little rust on that shell!

[@HomeBuiltByJeff]

We don't have the salted roads over here, but it is still SUPER clean. I am amazed with your climate there is anything left of your Z. Oh wait, I have seen it and there is basically nothing left of it ;)

[@mokujin6507]

wait... i'm just realized.. you are collecting wangan cars

[@dan_6915]

Nice cars, beautiful wife.. Good life. PS: Does she have a sister? 😁

[@gogriz91]

I've been waiting for the 240 project to start, it's the Porsche I can afford. Looks like a nice shell, glad to hear you're going to stick with the L28NA, a set of triples look awesome on these things.

[@HomeBuiltByJeff]

Haha, I paid more for my Z than for my Porsche ;)

[@torchbaugh]

I agree! But working with triple webers on the Z needs its own training seminar haha, i hope he goes with them.

[@mkent280]

Have a look into installing full length frame rails if it doesn't have em already. huge structural improvement. The later 260z & 280z had em from the factory.

[@HomeBuiltByJeff]

As I am not putting it on a rotisserie now that might be difficult, but I will look into it.

[@josephjiron3156]

Porsche 911 and Datzun 240Z ?!?!?! OMG what a great combo garage!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@AntonioGonzalez-cf9xk]

so you certanly have my dream garage.... congrats m8 big fan!

[@HomeBuiltByJeff]

The benefit of living in the country. Plenty of space.

[@Kowalski401]

Great choice for a new project. I've always had a soft spot for the Z-cars. Paint wise I'd look at the red, white and blue BRE livery from the seventies...

[@HomeBuiltByJeff]

I don't know about the race livery on this one. Interestingly I only recently learned about Peter Brock (the B in BRE) in the US. In Australia, our Peter Brock was the greatest racing driver in Aus history. He still holds the record for the most Bathurst wins.

[@Ecosse57]

i know. when your peter brock died it had me confused but i did know about him from the brit classic car magazines in my collection. legend! maybe adapt a livery from his cars to yours? too cheesy?

[@samoksner]

Ecosse57 both Pete Brocks are legends! BRE Pete had an amazing start to his career working for Shelby and pretty much designing the Daytona Coupe off of primitive aero knowledge the Germans had gathered during WW2, he read the books and drew a body to fit a AC cobra frame and they went seconds faster in their first test runs out in Riverside I think, and then founded BRE in 65 and is still designing car trailers today that are probably the nicest in the market!! lol

[@scanspeak00]

I would like to see Mrs Jeff be the color consultant on this one.

[@MrRotaryrockets]

Jeff if you gently heat the alum hub the bearing races will fall out..if you want you can reheat them and drop in the races too..I have done it on second gen Rx7s Front Alum Hubs for years

[@rickyrocket6441]

Jeff, glad to see you are still at it. The 911 build was fun, but please be kind to the interior of the Z.

[@HomeBuiltByJeff]

Haha. The interior of the Z will be much more tame.

[@richardswain9143]

Jeff, I watched my wheel bearings being changed at a specialist Porsche garage. First, the bearings were put in the freezer, then the hubs were heated with a blow torch for quite a few minutes. Bearings just dropped in...

[@HomeBuiltByJeff]

I have heard of that, I should do that next time.

[@SpawnyWhippet]

I do it this way too, but use my barbecue to heat the hubs

[@HomeBuiltByJeff]

Ohhh, that would have been perfect! I was thinking of putting them in the oven but Mrs Jeff would not be very happy about that. The BBQ would have been perfect.

[@Umpytime]

I'm so hype

[@1nride]

Watched all your vids and love them. Beautiful car. I have have a 76 280z I’m going to do a lot of the same work. I was curious what steel you used for frame rails and floor boards.

[@HomeBuiltByJeff]

.9mm

[@apistosig4173]

Hi Jeff - FWIW: I have 'always' applied a touch of grease when replacing bearings, not so much to aid the installation but moreso to assist in the prevention of the two metals fusing between change-overs etc. Also - I don't work on cars - only fine Italian thoroughbred motorcycles :-)

[@shackman9566]

Anti seaze works well for this also and will actualy be their years later when its time to get those races back out.

[@mikl911]

As nice as the Datsun is you'll have it all finished in a couple of videos! Hopefully the Porsche motor parts don't take too long. Nice to see you doing difference cars. Looking forward to this project.

[@HomeBuiltByJeff]

Looking at how neat the car is, I am thinking it should be a quick build, but I am sure that will come back to bite me in the butt.

[@Ecosse57]

you just jinxed your self. besides, with your perfectionist bent i doubt the datsun will be a quickie.

[@tomvorasane7556]

Your wife is super pretty too lucky you

[@Dz1adz1oSamoZlo]

Oh Yeah!

[@tx5brent]

Not sure if it has been mentioned yet, but I usually take the old race and cut a slit in it and use that to press the new race in, with a socket on top of the old one. It tends to keep the race aligned and makes things that little bit easier

[@HomeBuiltByJeff]

Someone else mentioned to grind the old race down a bit, not to cut a slot. That would be easier, but does the slotted race flare out when you try to press it with a slightly smaller socket?

[@tx5brent]

If you use the slotted race taper side down then you wont have that issue and it will give your socket a larger area to push against. I have never had an issue with them sticking, worst case scenario a little tap with a hammer will usually free them.

[@johntarenidis9338]

Hey Jeff, just finished watching the Alfarrari series and starting here. Great watch mate! Just wondering what size your shed is?

[@HomeBuiltByJeff]

7x12

[@mawe42]

Press in the new race with the old that you have ground down a bit (so it dont stick). Also you need to tighten the front bearings more. grab the wheel and rock it, you should only feel a very small play.

[@HomeBuiltByJeff]

I will go back and check the bearings, thanks. As for the using the old race, that is a fantastic idea.

[@Ecosse57]

looking forward to see what you have in mind for the datsun. btw... mrs. jeff in the thumbnail is such click bait.

[@HomeBuiltByJeff]

...maybe ;)

[@Ecosse57]

shameless.

[@sheep3854]

Worked on me lol.

[@dirty30love]

If you're planning on upgrading the suspension at all you should check out Techno Toy Tuning out of the US. They make a ton of absolutely SICK parts for old Z cars.

[@dirty30love]

Also, keep up the killer work man!

[@HomeBuiltByJeff]

I will keep that in mind, Thanks.

[@bjb8182]

You are supposed to cool down bearing and warm up hub before you press bearing in. Best without grease on surfaces.

[@HomeBuiltByJeff]

I have now learned that is the way I should have done it.

[@p3l1k44n1]

Bearings are supposed to be pressed down dry and you should spray brake clean to get all the oils and dirt out.. Lubing it will cause premature wear and wobble. Might even damage stuff. Many know the term "Spun the bearing"...

[@HomeBuiltByJeff]

I wish I knew that before hand...

[@p3l1k44n1]

Yeah.. Sorry to bring the bad news but.. All bearings are pressed in dry so the friction will "glue" the bearing in so when you get high load situations of driving fast, the bearing will remain in place while letting only the ball bearings inside move in the tub of grease. If the bearing has a chance to spin due vibration, it may and will damage your wheel hub.. Which is horrible considering the age and parts scarcity of the car. Well, since you already did it, you could just paint a white mark on the bearing and the hub to see if it starts to spin.. As long as the white line shows no movement on the bearing components, you're fine. But when you see that the bearing has spun a little, take it off immediately.. My source of knowledge, i changed a wheel bearing to a toyota celica and the bearing had spun because the previous owner oiled it.. The wheel hub shaft was 2mm's worn down so you could imagine, the bearing clatter was LOUD.

[@soranrix]

abit over the top with the grease filler thingig, but then again i trained at the danish rail ways, so learnd to do by hand, one importent thing is don´t mix new berings cause they are maid to fit together, so mixing the could get worn faster, was hoping you put miss Jeff in the porsche going wroom wroom as you pushed it he he keep up the good work

[@HomeBuiltByJeff]

Now I have done it, I think the you are spot on with the bearing packer. It was a waste of time and didn't even work very well.

[@soranrix]

but i love getting new tool even though i will only use it one´s it´s always nice to have he he

[@tpmalu]

Black rocket bunny fenders and gun metal grey will look great

[@HomeBuiltByJeff]

Still haven't decided the final colour yet, but I definitely prefer dark colours on Z's.

[@Ecosse57]

as i noted elsewhere there is an official tartan of japan recognized by whatever authoritative body in scotland charged with such things. if memory serves colors include red, white, blue. look it up and it may guide the livery choice.

[@ibidu1]

Do a RB26 swap or dare I say a turbo LS :) That will make things interesting! Jeff let me inspire you hahaha!!

[@HomeBuiltByJeff]

I thought about it, but I really prefer to keep it old school, in the spirit of what the race cars of the day would have been.

[@willowsrandomgarage1940]

Waited so long for this build to start. My 260z is definitely not that clean but its a blank canvas. Need to know your datsun parts guy lol. Did you get any inspiration from flying sparks garage build?

[@HomeBuiltByJeff]

I have watched the Flying Sparks build which is great, but I am not going LS on this one.

[@willowsrandomgarage1940]

Yeh i think due to mine didn't come with an engine i will do a rb conversion due to cx racing does a kit and any fabrication in townsville is costly and takes a while.

[@truthseeker8483]

Next time you are packing wheel bearings have a look at Wynns grease, it is a really long life grease that has low friction qualities. What no GTR motor? How about electronic injection with multiple throttle bodies??

[@HomeBuiltByJeff]

I am doing ITB's and EFI on the 911, but for the Datsun I wanted to keep it old school. Triple webers are very cool, and they sound great.

[@edcain3676]

@@HomeBuiltByJeff: Make Sure U Get the STREET Weber's,Racing Ones Are a PAIN To Tune.

[@Ecosse57]

my 2 cents: build the datsun as a kind of resto-mod 70s racer-inspired road car. excellent art work btw.

[@HomeBuiltByJeff]

I am still looking at keeping it in that style, with triple webbers, flares, etc.

[@Ecosse57]

still one of the best looking japanese cars ever and with some racing cred too. had a shot at buying one (rust free in new england!) with a small block chevy 20 years ago. kicking my self still. love the classic 70s trans am/scca look.

[@evannethm1676]

Excuse me how to can buy this car on the place?

[@pratts22]

Are Datsuns left or right hand drive?

[@welshmaniacs16]

You should defo make a rotisary spit for it so you can paint the whole car the same colour out, in and under.. great shell though 👍🏻

[@HomeBuiltByJeff]

I am not a big fan of body colour underneath and it the wheel wells. It looks great when it is fresh, but unless you keep it clean, it just looks messy (and I won't keep the wheel wells clean ;) ).

[@welshmaniacs16]

Home Built By Jeff just to let you know that you can get stone chip to spray underneath ur car and wheel wells in the cars desired color these days and its hard wearing. A lot of escorts in the uk do it and they stay pretty clean after a good pressure wash. Each to their own taste i supose.keep up the good work. love ur vids 👍🏻

[@mattnev8625]

Fuck you're punchin Jeff hahaha

[@Vokr01]

Hello Jeff. How big is your garage? In meaters :) Thanks and good luck :)

[@HomeBuiltByJeff]

7x12

[@MindDezign]

Every one is sheepish about using the L28 naturally aspirated. I'm building two resto modded Z cars. A '73 and a '78.both using ,L28's with 240Z carbs headers very mild cam, electronic ignition. I've stripped both cars down,side by side,I've removed everything I can off the 280 chassis the 240 doesn't have,literally cutting off brackets ,plating reinforcements ,every thing the 240 doesn't have.. To get the weight down.Also the 280 has been converted to 240 tail lights and turn signals. And I am fabricating standard 240z dash in fiber glass.I live in Florida so both cars will get the largest AC units I can fit under the dash . Using racing seats with both seats together weigh less then one stock seat. Good Street cars with additude. No LS swaps or GTR motors,just old school fun driving cars.Im only impressing myself. No turbos .just dropped suspension ,7x15 wheels 205 60 tires to keep the steering light and not over load the suspension. No track days,just a fun car to drive, for me to, look at ! One will be mine the other will be my step daughter's ,as she has had one in her ,video race car garage for years as her dream car. So I surprised her with her knowing I'm building her ,her own. Interesting thing to me was, she was shocked at the actual size of the car in person,it didn't dawn on me till that moment,she only knew the car as a video game car, she never saw an actual Z car in person . Great solid car you have there truely unbelievable just how solid your car is. Great find for sure.!!!

[@HomeBuiltByJeff]

Thanks mate. Sounds like you have some decent projects of your own. I am looking forward to this build and I think it should be a fun car when it is done. Like you, I know this is not going to be fast, but it is going to be fun and look fantastic, so that is all that matters.

[@LesterSuggs]

6:55 Real Datsun build begins here.

[@ovlraglvr]

I've always really liked three Weber DCOE's on these cars. Old school and super cool.

[@HomeBuiltByJeff]

I agree. It may be a heap faster with a more modern turbo engine in it, but I think the triple webers are the right character for that car.

[@ronbranum7858]

OMG !! I watched ALL 68 episodes in a ROW... and no pay off... UGGHHH...

[@HomeBuiltByJeff]

You picked a good time to start. Next week I will be filming daily in LA building the engine 😉

[@lanesteele240]

So the only thing holding the front wheels to the car is one flat head screw 😱

[@KevLatta]

Why did it take so long for youtube to show me this channel. I searched for "Datsun restoration" on a few occasions and this didn't show up??/??

[@HomeBuiltByJeff]

I don't know how the search function works (or doesn't) It would be great to get it out there.

[@noaharnold5848]

Are u aussie and in Australia

[@zuhardi]

are you morrissey?

[@connoroneill2847]

First episode of the 240 and the first half is all Porsche

[@HomeBuiltByJeff]

I had to finish it up to get to the Z. The rest of the Z vids are all Z ;)

[@connoroneill2847]

Home Built By Jeff ok thats good, look forward to bingeing on this series over the next week!!!!

[@AdamMeadowcroft]

Please no purple tartan in this one 😂

[@Ecosse57]

there is an official tartan of japan recognized by the authoritative body in scotland in charge of such things. ;)

[@scanspeak00]

I see a Porsche vs Datsun track race in the not too distant future.

[@HomeBuiltByJeff]

I would love to see that, because it would mean that both cars are running and that feels like so far away now.

[@hynes64]

Im in the market to buy a z car. Im in ireland. Can you put me in touch with the guy you bought yours from. Thanks

[@HomeBuiltByJeff]

It is just as hard to buy them in Aus. There are heaps of WANTED ad's online here, and none for sale.

[@crazymasina8524]

damn it, subbed lol

[@alank247]

I demand that you build a rotisserie because, well... Home Built!

[@HomeBuiltByJeff]

The Alfa will absolutely go on a rotisserie. As long as there is enough of it left....

[@lightningrodriguez]

Who dat?

[@shapeshinemedia1837]

jeeeeeeeeeefffffffffffffff!

[@HomeBuiltByJeff]

It is just clicking into place. Is this Cooper I know from Briffa's?

[@shapeshinemedia1837]

Home Built By Jeff yes sir! 😇

[@HomeBuiltByJeff]

Aaahhhh, now it all makes sense ;)

[@shapeshinemedia1837]

my shop is in minto if you ever need anything, i have heaps of shaping tools oxy, tig etc etc

[@kudosg]

I like datsun but she's more beautiful

[@silvermane9370]

If you left the Alfa outside then there'll be nothing left of it by the time you get to it.

[@HomeBuiltByJeff]

There is not much left now!

[@mustangmosey]

But the Alfa

[@HomeBuiltByJeff]

The Alfa will get done soon enough ;)

[@brycedavies7588]

The best thing I purchased for wheel bearings, etc was this set on ebay. www.ebay.com.au/itm/51Pc-Custom-Built-Bearing-Discs-Pull-Press-Sleeve-Bushing-Seal-Driver-Tool-Kit-/112556026913?hash=item1a34dcac21:g:wjQAAOSwXq5ZsdvS have not had any bearings 'kick out' since

[@HomeBuiltByJeff]

That looks perfect! That would make things heaps easier.

[@tonybutcher4762]

Jeff you should move that Porsche.I'd hate to say it but you are a little accident prone.

[@HomeBuiltByJeff]

Haha, I wish I got upset by that comment, but it is sadly true ;)

[@TRUTH4U2NO]

All that time and energy to build by yourself this S30 just to sell it? Brother life is way to short to waste and these builds are a waste of your time unless your making a millions from Google.

[@HomeBuiltByJeff]

The reality is that it is a much nicer car to look at than to drive. Next.

[@TheAtlantaMafia]

How did he get a white girl?

[@bigcus8176]

Love the sketch. Almost like I was watching an episode of overhaulin. Jeff foose. Lol.