Worn Out Sloppy Hood Hinges Restoration - Datsun 240Z

[@vandahm]

A classic 240Z rebuilt from the ground up to Swiss standards of machining precision? This is going to be great!

[@kjh23gk]

This series is going to be "If Rolex Made Cars". 😆

[@PetermusPrime]

@@kjh23gk I think it's going to be concourse quality, but it's going to take a long time!

[@mymechanicsinsights]

Thank you very much, I really do appreciate it :-)

[@marcusott2973]

​@@mymechanicsinsights More like if Jaeger le Coultre built a 240Z, Rolex can sometimes be a bit iffy.

[@oxygenium92]

​@@PetermusPrime we have patience, we watched project binky.

[@jeremythesmith]

This guy is not messing around. He's gonna make the best 1973 Datsun 240Z in the universe.

[@5764rich]

A Datsun with .01 tolerances is wild

[@uschuster]

The question is „Why?“.

[@РоманЧистяков-к3б]

😊😊😊😊😊​@@5764rich

[@Aquana01]

​@Occupy_pedophilia88Because driving this on the autobahn and someone crashes into you will be not fun

[@daviddawkins]

I love how you can make the restoration of the most basic items so interesting. Just amazing.

[@mymechanicsinsights]

Thank you kindly!

[@jr56440]

The quality you put into every project is incredible. Nice job!

[@mymechanicsinsights]

Thanks a ton!

[@jersauce1337]

dude its insane the level of detail he goes to!

[@fasteddy07]

No car has ever been built with that level of precision before. It's going to be a one of a kind vehicle!

[@mymechanicsinsights]

Fingers crossed...

[@octane2099]

@@mymechanicsinsights You got this don't worry.

[@LilMissMurder3409]

You will enjoy Project Binky if you love fastidiousness.

[@helmanfrow]

​@@LilMissMurder3409I just looked up Project Binky and all I can say is 🤯. How did I not know about this?! Thanks for the lead. I have some binge watching to do!

[@axa.axa.]

drilled out some worn holes... this isnt rocket surgery

[@mindkiller76]

This is exactly the kind of restoration I was waiting for when you announced restoring the car. Pure mechanical joy.

[@mrglobemcglobeglobe]

The methodical precision in each stage of addressing the problem is really what gets me - the deconstruction of each issue and the subsequent steps to rectify it are so fascinating and so, so satisfying... and seeing the hydraulic press to so cleanly peen the pivot bolt ends. Just wow.

[@ranjrog]

I always enjoy your work! You’ve made it nearly impossible to watch any other “restoration” channels as your expertise and attention to detail outclasses anything else I’ve seen! Amazing!!

[@moomae1]

This was great! It had lots of steps, and the end product was worth the effort. Super tight!

[@mymechanicsinsights]

Absolutely. Now I can actually align the hood nicely to the head light buckets and the fenders. Thank you very much.

[@shox007]

Truly amazing. The skill, imagination, craftsmanship, attention to detail. German/Swiss engineering at its finest.

[@mymechanicsinsights]

Thanks, I'm glad you like it :-)

[@glennclapp2537]

I always appreciate how well cared for all of his tools appear. The drill press is flawless, the benchtop is clear of clutter and clean, etc.

[@vasky22]

And that sandblasting cabinet power button -

[@tfa8]

but it seems the power button on the sand blaster missing the light bulb inside

[@k_al]

All these smaller yet detailed videos have me drooling for the second episode on the main channel! I’ve never been this psyched for something on KZbin in a while; the quality, the standards and the care you put into everything no matter how small makes my mechanics a truly enjoyable experience!

[@felixlab9951]

out of all the shows i watch on cars this is the first time iv see hinges fixed,good job bud,thanx...................peace

[@325im20]

This is so satisfying to watch. I am really pedantic, so I get stressed when watching other restoration channels, since they miss things. Your videos are so relaxing to watch, because I know, you will do it right! Thank you!

[@ckmoore101]

There must be a whole area of psychoanalysis to explain why so many people feel the same way. I wonder if its simply that most of us are gearheads, slightly on the spectrum. Little bit of OCD.

[@JeffreyBenzodiazepines]

Nothing like watching a skilled machinist put a lot of time, effort and love really, into an old piece of machinery and giving it a new life. Sorry I have nothing substantial to add other than praise because fabrication and machining are so interesting but I have zero idea about how it all works and a million questions but what I do know is that you make it all look very easy. Thank you Mr. MM, can't wait for more on this project.

[@louisfkoorts5590]

👋🏻 Completely excited on this side. The defining ingredients are back on a screen near us. Shaping, blasting, plating, deburring, manufacturing (make a new one) etc. Visual therapy! Thank you 👌🏼

[@mymechanicsinsights]

Hope you enjoy!

[@GrumpyGrobbyGamer]

The level of attention to detail and care you put into every little thing you do is amazing. When you're done this car is going to be better than any of the Z's that rolled off the assembly line.

[@User112-e8y]

Hello, I was watching you from Uzbekistan, and a master like you is rare in the world. This work is not for everyone.

[@JS_Precision]

The crusade against sharp edges continues!

[@DMC88mph]

This channel (and in particular this project) constantly redefines perfection. As in "What does it mean to create "perfect" hood hinges?" The demonstration is equal parts craft and art.

[@R33F3RMONSTER]

This car is going to the the pinnacle of quality once you're finished. The amount of attention you give each individual piece is amazing.

[@scottsorby7966]

I must admit your attention to detail regarding the edges of those components speaks volumes about the quality of this restoration and the justice you will be doing this iconic car from my childhood - thank you for sharing

[@АлександрФедоров-у7ъ]

Красота! Вот что значит культура производства! Почистил, фаски на отверстиях снял, заусеницы спилил. Молодец!!! И нас так учили в своë время, когда работал на опытном производстве.

[@calhapro182]

Every video is a learning experience.

[@mymechanicsinsights]

Always nice to hear that, thank you very much!

[@derekribbons8308]

This will be the most bespoke 240 out there. My great uncle had one and my grand father loved driving it when he would visit him in CA. I've really enjoyed this series, thank you for giving this beautiful car your attention.

[@stephanieparker1250]

Yay! Very happy to see you drop a new video. 🤗 Exciting to watch this restore unfold. 🎉

[@mymechanicsinsights]

I'm glad you like it :-)

[@johnsherborne3245]

This really is the gold standard of restoration. Proper attention to detail and re manufacture and not a rattle can in sight.

[@HansSiemons]

another week worth of work inside an 8 minute video. So great.

[@mymechanicsinsights]

Was it really a full week? Feels less now when looking back. Defitintely took some time with the nickel plating and also making and testing of the pressing tool. Thank you

[@ekghostofficial]

Better than original. Amazing. Like from 🇵🇰🇵🇰🇵🇰🇵🇰

[@RappinIggyG]

Bravo MM. You even made a new one! Thank you so much for this (short) installment of the epic rebuild.

[@mymechanicsinsights]

My pleasure!

[@ericstoever9577]

My 1972 240z is the best car I’ve ever owned. I miss it dearly and hope yours brings you the kind of joy mine brought me

[@BaladeNature]

Seeing the care you have on details, it is obvious that this car will be better than it was out of the factory ! Great skills at work 👏

[@mymechanicsinsights]

Glad to hear that, thank you very much

[@brettbuck7362]

@@mymechanicsinsights Agreed with OP, I have done this sort of restoration on other items, it ends up better than the original! BTW, I wouldn't assume that the hinge was very heavily worn - a little bit, maybe, but the originals had substantial slop by design to make them easier to assemble on the line.

[@takashiross8553]

5:11 “I make a new one” or some version of that is the whole reason I watch this channel. I don’t know exactly why but seeing those words brings me joy.

[@chesterfield7770]

The noise of the worn out hinges was a real torture for the ears . And the panel alignment that they caused a torture for the eyes . Thank you for solving this . I really missed the " I'll make a new one " . Thank you for sharing .

[@taylordecell]

Never seen so much effort put into hood hinges! Bravo

[@jumi9342]

I finished bingewatching your videos just in time

[@mymechanicsinsights]

Nice to hear that, thanks :-)

[@Tyler45832]

spending a week to remake hinges no one will ever notice, i just know this build is gonna take a few years, but i love it! content for years, my mechanics 100 years, 100 episodes per year! this is gonna be a museum piece 👌

[@MrSaul04]

The passion for detail and quality precision is unmatched!! Can’t wait for the next video!! Greetings from Zürich

[@kasuraga]

This is going to be the most beautifully restored Z car ever. The level of care and detail put into restoring it to better than new condition is great.

[@aurelienenoult6240]

Quel régal de voir encore ce souci du détail. La chaîne la plus inspirante sur YT…

[@gonzalotoscano3310]

Attention to detail, precision at work and consistency this is a joy to watch.

[@MrArsen2000]

You can always find the true meaning of perfection here👏🏼

[@mymechanicsinsights]

Glad to hear that :-)

[@CheGuevara78654]

❤❤❤❤❤ My Favourite KZbinr, Love from Kashmir, India ❤❤❤❤❤

[@norm1815]

This is the very definition of the phrase LABOR OF LOVE!!! Bravo! Excellent Why and How to do Video!

[@MaximGolovlev]

with that kind of meticulous attention to detail, you'll be restoring this car for years

[@mymechanicsinsights]

I hope you're wrong

[@Nemesiz00]

@@mymechanicsinsights there's nothing wrong with that if that would end up being the case

[@ytwos1]

Even with Mymech level of work, it won’t take forever. Not everything can and will be done by him alone. Some steps like paint, buying parts will by by third parties.

[@Dolmeca_the_Knight]

Project Binky anyone?

[@soshelpdesk]

@@ytwos1não aposte nisso!

[@Ghetto_Smosh]

I honestly just love watching your car come to life.

[@Vickie-Bligh]

This is awesome, MM. That was really enjoyable plus...(drum roll please) we got I MADE A NEW ONE!😁This was your usual perfection in restoration. Thanks for sharing.

[@mymechanicsinsights]

Just a short quick and easy one ;-) Thank you very much, I'm glad you like it

[@auhome-sr5uf]

For me it is always more interesting to watch restoration of smaller structures like these. So inside I wish this car restoration comes to an end as quickly as ppssible so we can watch videos like 1891 German ''Weltrekord'' Ratchet Screwdriver (my favourite btw).

[@PilotPirx-PL]

This is not just restoration. This is upgrade !

[@doitdave21]

Und wiedermal perfekte Arbeit abgeliefert! Das schauen deiner Videos wie du an Projekte ran gehst ist höchstgratig befriedigend! Danke.

[@Floris_VI]

I was wondering why its taking so incredibly long for the full part 1 to come out but the attention to detail... you really amaze me every time

[@justinoblanco]

Just yesterday I was thinking how much I appreciate your videos. I was feeling it had been too long since I had watched one. I love that you can show such care to a part that would otherwise be invisible and ignored. Thanks for the show!

[@adamrath8109]

There isn’t a single video by you that doesn’t far exceed the standard for being intriguing and educational! Truly a one-of-a-kind channel thanks to your precision and quality. Thanks Mr. Mechanics! Can’t wait to afford seeing more on your Patreon, I have a lot of catching up to do :)

[@fridaycaliforniaa236]

This will be the most beautiful restoration ever made in history

[@TheMinimized]

Nice one! That was absolutely worth the work!

[@mymechanicsinsights]

Not just worth it, it was really needed. Thank you very much

[@FrancoDFernando]

If you take this much care for parts that people won't see, not even exaggerating, this will be literal work of art.

[@lougubrious9624]

If this car comes up to auction and includes the provenance of these videos, it will be the first million dollar Z. No question.

[@kennethhills2]

I knew this was the kind of content we would get when MM debuted the 240. In fact, I think my reaction was "oh no". This resto will take 5 years guaranteed, and I will enjoy every minute.

[@nathanzeeman524]

What a neat restoration. I can't wait to see more of the 240Z!

[@mymechanicsinsights]

same here :-)

[@AndysLittleWorkshop]

I doubt there has ever been a car restoration that has this level of detail put in to restoring the original parts to better than factory, A true concourse nut and bolt restoration. Excellent as always 😊

[@andrewwilson3587]

Such beautiful craftsmanship.

[@mymechanicsinsights]

Many many thanks :-)

[@Lutefisk_lover]

I thought I was a perfectionist. I bow down before you, most amazing sir! This project is your best yet. Loving every second.

[@ShanesGettingHandy]

This will be the most valuable 240Z on the planet when you are done.

[@mymechanicsinsights]

That would be nice

[@eriklarson9137]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@T3RR4212]

My dad restored a 180 Datsun in the garage when I was a kid, now he's gone but your videos are bringing up some happy memories for me

[@djevo3441]

Amazing job my friend congratulations 👏👏👏

[@mymechanicsinsights]

Glad you like it :-)

[@Primus54]

I have visions of a video that shows a before photo of the entire car… then a caption, “I make a new one!”, then an after photo. 😉 I truly hope you are passing your skills onto the next generation… they are worth more than diamonds. Thank you, MM! 👍👍👍

[@ArKritz84]

Just look at that sandblaster. Look at it! Switch not broken, gloves without holes. You've come a long way. 😂

[@mymechanicsinsights]

haha

[@crazyharry6018]

This car is going to be a Swiss timepiece on four wheels. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@JS_Precision]

This is funny because those hinges are not worn out. The hood hasn't been opened and closed that many thousand times. They were simply sloppy since new and nobody else would even notice. You just improved them.

[@CraigSmith568]

Your attention to detail is unmatched. Excellent job!

[@walves4965]

Why doesn't this guy have a show on Netflix for example? It would certainly be one of the best car restorations series ever produced.

[@moozoo2589]

I'm sure he doesn't need any pressure from Netflix managers.

[@namshimaru]

it still will be, he doesn't need Netflix.

[@walves4965]

@@namshimaru Did he tell you that?

[@namshimaru]

@@walves4965 why would he need to? I don't see him asking for help from Netflix, nor do I see him complaining about not receiving help from Netflix. And despite that he's currently producing the series.

[@MatthewUrso]

I think I just realized how amazing this restoration is going to be

[@ogenmiller]

Идеальная работа мастера. Смотреть одно удовольствие!👏👏👏 Спасибо за видео!👍👍👍

[@moshebron2105]

Ah the good old days of the master restoring something to perfection. WE WANT MORE and more often. Pleeeeeeese??!!. Your videos are an escape from a world gone crazy.

[@H3liosphan]

Soooo, getting rid of fabrication marks, it looks like you're going for competition-grade restoration from the Datsun owners society! I like it! It'll take you a decade but you'll get to say it was better than when it came out of the factory!

[@mymechanicsinsights]

Better than factory is the goal

[@Aleksander_Grigorjev]

Greetings from St. Petersburg! The great master again raised the bar of perfectionism. This vehicle must be sent to the World Board of Weights and Measures as a standard.

[@Kris-82]

leave them zinc plated instead of painting

[@mymechanicsinsights]

At first I was so sure to get them painted, but I'm not so sure anymore... We'll see.

[@Baronque]

I scrolled through the comments to see if anyone else commented this! Please don't paint them!!!

[@DrHutOfHandcraft]

This will probably be one of the most perfect cars on this planet, when even the hood hinges don’t have production marks 😂 Great work!

[@floranfauna3090]

8:08 I should call her

[@liamwinter4512]

For the love of everything holy, piece by piece. So crisp and perfect that Datsun will run for a century.

[@mymechanicsinsights]

Built for my grand grandson ;-)

[@rossbulcock552]

Please by a drill press vise before you loose your fingers!

[@jessejohnson159]

As someone that's done this process for mid-fifties Ford cars and truck hinges, I appreciate the process you went through here! 😍😎

[@kinskifilms]

You make it look too easy. That's annoying.

[@twelvecatsinatrenchcoat]

Those are the most beautiful hood hinges I've ever seen in my entire life.

[@CoolAgainRestoration]

Nissan should call you for an appointment. They have to take notes 📝… awesome precision mate 👌

[@PCMenten]

Nice work and fun to watch. I’m impressed that you plated the parts. When I have a cleaned and sandblasted or soda blasted part that’s bare metal, I wear gloves to handle the parts until they are plated or coated to prevent the oils and salts on my hands from contaminating the parts. When I was young, the guy that I worked with at the gas station had a sweet 67 Chevelle SS 396 with a handprint on the roof where a sweaty line worker placed his hand. It was right above the driver’s door. It was so clear that you could easily see the fingerprints of the entire hand.

[@ВладимирЛанкин-н5ц]

Восхищаюсь подходом этого человека к реставрации. Детальный подход к каждой мелочи. Приятно наблюдать. Респект.

[@sleepyreapy1222]

You inspire me to achieve higher levels of quality and attention to detail in my own work, thank you for uploading these - you have a lovely workshop

[@paolocesarescardua3694]

This is true love for metal, every single piece you work becomes a work of art

[@WatersEdge337]

It's this kind of attention to detail that's going to make the final result a masterpiece. Great work!

[@jimmahT]

Your work is amazing. Your attention to detail is 2nd to none. I could happily watch you for hours and hours ❤

[@douglascummings9837]

My dude, given the level of care, attention, and quality you put into all your projects (filing fabrication marks off hinge plates!!), I'm expecting a concours grade build at the end of this all. You set a very high bar with what you do.

[@jonanderson5137]

It may be a simple car, but I agree, it will be very highly sought after and deserving to show at the concourse.

[@brianbarnes2166]

The nicest hood hinges in automotive history! I love how you never lower your standards for anything!

[@warrenmusselman9173]

I love watching your videos - the very apotheosis of restoration. In so many cases making the item better than the original.

[@adamnewman1849]

I can just about replace a light bulb on my car and the windscreen wiper blades. You're a very clever bloke and i thoroughly enjoy watching your videos 👏👍

[@userx578]

This channel is a heaven for people who are obsessed with perfection like me. Thank you!

[@pesterenan]

My man put a factory reset on that hinge! And it came out even better! As always, awesome work!!!

[@tehbonehead]

Congratulations! The hinges are now stronger and less bendy than the sheet metal they're attached to! Very excellent work, though. Very nice!

[@darinwilton9122]

knowing the level of work you do, this will likely end up in a museum at some point as it will probably last forever after you are done. can't wait to see the completion. going to be epic

[@fransb8543]

This is the most soothing hood hinge restoration I've ever seen.