DATSUN 280ZX FENDER MIRROR INSTALL & CHASSIS RUST REPAIR

In this episode we find some rust in the chassis of our Datsun 280zx and attempt to repair it. We also install some new fender mirrors as the old ones weren't cutting it. Enjoy!
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[@stephenjones9043]

This is a gold mine of a channel, I’m looking to buy a 280zx very soon let’s hope it doesn’t sell!! I honestly came across your channel assuming you had hundreds of thousands of followers you’re doing amazing the commitment and format of these videos are so easy to digest and keep em coming!!

[@itsmikelake]

Thanks for the kind words Stephen! Gives me motivation to keep going haha. Fingers crossed you get your hands on that 280zx! They're a brilliant car.

[@otto280z]

Same here, I Just bought a 1980zx 2+2 and I binged all the hese videos!

[@itsmikelake]

@@otto280z Appreciate you watching bro! Hope they helped you out some 😁

[@DriftLifeAus]

Good work! A 280ZX was my first car (technically Mum's), so your machine brings back memories. It ended up on the lockstop too often. Also had cracked chassis rails.

[@itsmikelake]

Haha that's awesome! How good is the factory lock on these things?! Surprised me thats for sure.

[@DriftLifeAus]

@@itsmikelake Yeah the lock was definitely impressive!

[@ArcticNightwind]

yeah looks much better! cant wait for the turbo conversion!

[@itsmikelake]

Thanks bro, neither can I! Boost is always better

[@ArcticNightwind]

@@itsmikelake can never have enough boost! Haha

[@Island_Times]

Try E71T-11 GASLESS MIG WIRE , its got more flux in it than the GS (which everyone uses) and welds noticeably smoother i find . Also a cheap Anti Spatter spray is Aerosol Canola Oil :)

[@itsmikelake]

Absolutely love advice like this. Will 100% be trying this out, thanks team!

[@jdsbuilt9651]

Saw the t18 for sale on the face books idk just felt like commenting that also can’t wait for the turbo build

[@itsmikelake]

Haha yeah, I think i'll end up keeping it! Dude, the turbo build on this thing is going to be bonkers. Can't wait!

[@codyhayesandco.5543]

You don't need a gas mig at all!!! Flux core is fine and does the exact same thing just more clean up..

[@mrcasperjensen]

When welding galvanized steel, the zinc coating easily vaporises. This will form zinc oxide fumes that will mix with the air. This gas may give short-term effects to your health which is also known as “metal fume fever”. Welders may experience flu-like symptoms once they inhale the fumes.Aug 17, 2020

[@PurpleCynMedia]

Hey man, do you have a link to those mirrors?

[@AussieBoss3]

my guy is grabbing that rusty ass chassis rail bare handed!!! Bloody oath mate, watch out for tetnis!

[@zanespiero2627]

i need your roady guy for my 180 😂🤙

[@itsmikelake]

Haha I got the roadworthy for the 280 a few years back & the rust wasn't even visible then! I think it became more obvious when I scraped the chassis over a speed bump a couple times...The rails hang so fricken low on these things!

[@samwormald8490]

lol sup mikey. long time no see, good job on the channel.

[@itsmikelake]

Sammy! Hope you're well my friend! Cheers bro.

[@christophergunn9997]

Shorts and T-shirt while welding 👌💪 love your work Mikey

[@itsmikelake]

Haha all about that safety gear 😜. Cheers my dude.

[@christophergunn9997]

Oh&s at its finest my man 👌👌

[@STREETCARCULTURE]

Turbo datto build should be fun!

[@toebangah7705]

Was trying to find the engine build for the z

[@itsmikelake]

It's coming soon! Haha. L28 Turbo build 😜

[@flynnpreston5337]

Bro I just sold a gas mig that worked perfectly should have thought about you not far away either!

[@itsmikelake]

Bugger! I'll find one within the next few weeks. Will likely buy brand new. Slowly but surely upgrading all of the gear haha

[@flynnpreston5337]

@@itsmikelake Yeah I just brought a unimig because that is what I was using at work and they go hard for the price

[@BuiltByKyle]

Great video man! Much love from Australia.🤙🏽

[@itsmikelake]

My man! Cheers bro. I'm actually based in Melbourne haha. Keen to come and shred up at Archy ASAP once all of this Covid stuff goes away.

[@datjap8883]

I've got those chrome mirrors theyre so good

[@itsmikelake]

How good hey! I came across these at Autobarn and was stoked. So good

[@mrcasperjensen]

Welding galvanized steel can pose problems other than just health risks. The zinc coating found on galvanized steels can compromise the weld. The coating makes penetration more difficult and can cause a weld to have inclusions and porosity. Lack of fusion at the toes of the weld is also common.Sep 21, 2017 of google

[@twistedfab9725]

Bro I love that you get in and have a crack at anything. But i also kringe as a fabricator for a resto car restoration place. That rail would me many hours work for me to make it look factory again 😂. But keep up the good work. Also you need to get some POR 15 to coat the repairs with.

[@itsmikelake]

I literally just learned about POR15 today! Looks like an awesome product. And yeah, sorry about the quality of my shitty fab work...Haha. But i'd rather that than the giant rust hole 😅. One day i'll likely take it to a shop and get it all completely overhauled. If the KZbin ever takes off and I get rich HAHA

[@twistedfab9725]

@@itsmikelake mate I love that you at least get stuck in and have a go. Butter then just leaving them to rust. So nothing to apologise for mate. Dude once your a super famous KZbinr I will hopfully have a shop and we might be able to work out a deal to get your body work done 😜. Keep up the content tho mate. I love your channel.

[@kenmohan9312]

I just got a Datsun 81 zx ,I like you build , can you help me out with what parts you used?

[@itsmikelake]

Hey Ken, congrats! I basically used coilovers (custom), wheels (custom made), flares (ebay), Bride seats (custom rails), and paint.

[@kenmohan9312]

@@itsmikelake what size rims and tires did you use?

[@MrVnssbt1]

Hey bro how did this pass RWC when you got the club plates.

[@itsmikelake]

I'm not quite sure what you mean? I went to a mechanics and got them to do an RWC on it haha. Still have to get a normal RWC for club reg.

[@harrisonwaterhouse4742]

Pretty sure you read the script wrong Mike. You were meant to say Triple Weber’s instead of Turbo.

[@itsmikelake]

Hahaha I wish! I had a chat to damons dad who’s a carb wizard and the cost of going carb vs turbo is far larger. So much so that I cannot justify it haha

[@harrisonwaterhouse4742]

Turbo will definitely be cheaper and more cost effective especially since you’ll still be using the stock ecu. But you can beat one of these engines with triple Webers. They sound like nothing else.

[@eaglevision7353]

is it plastic

[@luisrgamez]

Are those mirrors the ones from Z car depot ?

[@itsmikelake]

Yes same ones. They're not very good.

[@kodieread3544]

What underseal products did you use???

[@itsmikelake]

Just the underseal stuff you can buy from supercheap. It works well 😁

[@kodieread3544]

@@itsmikelake real? I used that sca undercoat spray and it was shit, just wipes off. Was gonna try rust guard instead

[@itsmikelake]

@@kodieread3544 Yeah I reckon rust guard would be 100% better. Remember to prep the surface properly too!

[@kodieread3544]

@@itsmikelake 👌

[@mrcasperjensen]

Also... go to a metal shop and buy sheet metal.. it’s way way cheaper..I got 1/3 of a sheet for $18.. 1.2mm thick. It’s was 1x2 meter That galvanised crap at bunnings is so overpriced

[@mrcasperjensen]

And it’s easier to shape

[@datjap8883]

Bro yours is rusty as fukkkk