They Are Asking $500,000 for a Restoration

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[@KalvinMalli]

Have you heard about Nissans r32 resto program? Asking about $500,000 for a restoration based off a rust free shell to start off with. What do you think? Worth it? I could do it for a little less 😉

[@xxxkobsanity]

500,000 !!! naw not worth it

[@josephneloms3033]

500k is total bs for any car restoration unless your talking about some Uber rare car with like zero part availability. I love gtrs ,Supras, and other jdm dream cars but this is getting way out of hand, even more than before.

[@Hardcore_flat_four]

Reality check 500,000 is a good gauge for how much your time is worth$$

[@plumberman19]

Wellllll, I think $400,000 is more like it 😉

[@Raven_without_feathers]

I have an R32 GTR that I wish I could send for a full restoration as it has the typical rust spots found on these cars. I heard about the $500k awhile back and I still don't think its worth it IMO lol

[@Vgk36]

I use to hate on this car because i didn't believe you actually liked it for real. At this point i do believe you. So now going forward. Ill be happy to support this build. This will be a really nice car when you are done. I hope it treats you well and you get plenty of smiles per gallon when she is on the road.

[@Nimbus.]

Rooting for you big Mr Malli, dont quit. Making me not wanna give up myself. WE got this.

[@andydhillon1977]

I love this response! Always strive to do better! I'm working on my car today, too!

[@Nimbus.]

sometimes seeing someone grinding hard is enough to spark the fire again. @@andydhillon1977

[@brentpadgett7178]

Clearly one of the best restore on KZbin…great pain staking work..

[@jz-ez7wx]

I'm speechless... The car is being so thoroughly restored it belongs in a museum tucked in bed every night and pampered by cute dust bunny models.

[@hellraizer06]

7:10. Will be a Legendary Pic when it's all done. A man on a mission

[@lookintdrproform8507]

I've noticed your production level on your videos have improved immensely recently, keep it up homie 🫶

[@KalvinMalli]

Appreciate that🙌🏽

[@KARR]

Not gonna lie, knowing me I would have already gave up, and sold it! if I had got into this situation. Haha Props to you for sticking to it, and not giving up dude! This car will be a great accomplishment to be proud of when you are finished.

[@ajmarlow8533]

I’ve followed this build from the beginning, Kalvin…and I gotta say, this might be your best produced video yet. Really well done. On another note, I feel it would be helpful for us to see some sort of list of what all is remaining for the chassis repair/fabrication work. Or a full walkthrough of everything left to knockout before you can prime. I know we all cannot wait for you to reach that milestone. So much hard work, keep it up brother!

[@KalvinMalli]

Glad you enjoyed it🤝🏽 I can get a to-do list made up for sure

[@flatlynr2]

@@KalvinMalli Adding to the notes above, splice in before, mid, after on sections when you’re detailing a completed area?

[@omronhassan9247]

I’m exited to see it in primer! You’re crushing it and you don’t even know how much your videos have taught some of us for our own projects.

[@daniel_peixoto]

You are a huge example of a Hard Worker. Its impressive your dedication. Following you for years... its trully remarkable your commitment. Huge KUDOS from Switzerland!

[@KalvinMalli]

Much appreciated 🤝🏽🤝🏽

[@irondome7334]

major props to you considering where you started and how you got to this day. You saved an R32 GTR from meeting an early grave. You have more heart and dedication than most out there. They would have cried and gave up from the get go and probably sell it for pennies on the dollar.

[@Skooby59]

Stoked to watch the vid. Congrats on getting a customer car, hope more are on the way boss!

[@mattw4662]

The easiest way to do your square hole is a drill bit that will fit and touch all four sides, after the hole is drilled you use a set of needle files or jewelers files to square the hole off. I know harbor freight sells a needle file set

[@_Machine631_]

man this build is epic. this is the type of content that majority of youtube car channel lack. keep at it kalvin.

[@UZGAMINGZ]

Been following this build since the beginning. I can't wait for the rebuilding gtr in 10 mins video recap will be a banger when it's complete 🔥

[@reidonz5848]

Square hole, drill a hole and use a square file. Done. Boots lookn cleeeennn 🤙

[@darianmunoz9790]

YESSS KALVIN LETS GO!!! Dude the numbers you’re gonna be getting when it’s all over it’s all gonna be worth it in the end. People are sleeping on this resto series but I know for certain when this is all said and done it’s gonna get the love it deserves across the car community! Happy to see the excitement in all the latest videos man, keep goin!!!

[@KalvinMalli]

Much appreciated dude 🤝🏽👊🏽

[@P2DAPIPE]

This style of video is on point 👈

[@garagegnomes]

Great work Kalvin, youre doing it! As for the square hole...my method for stuff like that is just drill a hole slightly smaller...and get yourself a small square or triangle file and file the corners in. It doesnt take too long.

[@Ciekawski232]

Im happy to be part of this Kalvin jurney! Keep us alive brother!

[@seikoja]

Anyone starting to see Kelvin going on a late night pizza run in his hand built jdm dream car? Keep plugging man.....that slice is going to be awesome staring at ur gtr in the parking lot

[@dfmforlife1]

The music over the explanation 🔥👌🏼

[@petahertz5855]

For square holes I've seen people use a normal drill bit and they have just filed it to have square corners 👍

[@Air4563]

Absolutely NAILED it with the edit/production on this one. Idk if it was the music or the voiceover or the solid footage, one of your most entertaining videos YET. Keep it up my dude 😎

[@Lexusman65]

Big love to you bro from the UK.Your GTR will be stronger and better than any that rolled off the production line.Respect.

[@KalvinMalli]

Appreciate that

[@mket_design]

Dude I'm proud to say, you doing a real fine Job with your comback from your texas situation. I'm glad to be a OG follower from the beginning of your channel. Keep up the good work dude, your a Boss. 💪👊❤️

[@blackriver3545]

The amount of work you are putting into this is unreal. If this were a build for someone else, I would expect a price tag well into the hundreds of thousands. Given the labor and skill required, I think it would be justified, don't sell yourself short!

[@joshuabuckley7443]

To make the square hole. You should drill a hole and use a square file to shape it onto a rectangle

[@haifai3916]

I'm really liking the way that this video was edited. Your production value has really gone up, Kalvin!

[@DustyMacsGarage]

Yoooo!! Kalvin.. Really enjoyed the highlighted footage in the beginning mixed with the voiceovers. The change in camera angle and lighting in some of the clips was awesome!! I know how much time this takes to do all the work and editing yourself since Im still on the journey of rebuilding my wifes 240z on my channel. I always enjoy when others notice a change of editing style in my videos,so I couldnt finish watching without letting you know video was dope!!! Keep crushing it bro!!!!🤘🏻💪🏻

[@twinturbo1989]

Great going Kalvin, I can see you are getting into the groove back home. A much more grown up and "real" approach. I think this is what you needed to get you set on the right path.

[@NeoAndersonReloaded]

You wont get the most likes/views but ur content is way better then the sell out guys. You know what I mean. The devil rewards the sell outs!

[@jimhiscott2918]

Have you checked my i.g. update yet. Your updates are amazing. Your GTR is going to be a brand new car once done. Incredible restore and dedication on your behalf. I call this the million dollar GTR restoration. No doubt 👍

[@its-skippee8579]

Your the man kalvin ! So stoked man I love watching this series, been here since the 240 and 300z and you’ve improved so much. You keep me motivated on my r32 which I finally drove a couple days ago for the first time in near 3 years. Building cars is tough but I couldn’t imagine doing a full resto and fab like you are. Your the man bro much love ❤

[@kenfuji2001]

Fab Skills are getting so good

[@stephanessa8002]

Solid my guy. I liked this video a lot more, the voice over here and there and the camera work was sweet as. Keep going

[@KalvinMalli]

Appreciate it!

[@nVision_]

Production value on this video is top notch 👌 10 minutes went by before I even noticed. Keep it up

[@KalvinMalli]

Much appreciated my dude

[@nismofisch]

Great video man. For the square hole would it be an option to drill a circular hole, then use a small file to make the square (if that makes any sense). Like I mentioned on Instagram, keep the content coming! 🤟🏻

[@felixtorres7641]

This car will put your abilities to a whole new level...

[@LikeZO]

Center drill a hole and then use a tapered square file to get the square hole.

[@Charg3boy]

Love the fact i can come back your videos for some good old DIYing

[@elegymusic]

youll get there man. a step forward is a step you dont have to take. whether its a month or a year in between

[@shawnbrophy2954]

Absolute legend man, favourite series on KZbin. Keep it up homie can’t wait to see the triumph when this thing is done

[@Hardcore_flat_four]

Great job Kalvin, keep on keepin on. 💪💪

[@christianramirez2590]

cant wait to do this on a nsx in the future hope i can find an affordable one ! your project is inspiring keep it up !

[@SonyPsp08888]

don't know if you approached this video with a different style/editing but whatever it is, keep it up this was awesome man, BTW i really enjoy the time lapse portions, so don't feel that you can't put them into the video. Cheers!

[@KalvinMalli]

I appreciate it!

[@thetoddindustries1644]

Hi Kalvin, for the square hole at the fuel pump a triangular or square file worked really great for me. Have the same work on my gtr to do. Great content :)

[@daley365]

Hell ya my dude! Sick timelapse with music! Progress being made it what it's all about.

[@tobysan1966]

Kalvin, amazing work and vigor with this project. As soon as I get a shop, I’m blowing apart mine and going for it. I appreciate you sharing your journey. Great channel and great content. Thank you!!

[@Jayp680]

Let’s gooo! Almost time for primer man 🔥🔥🔥

[@KalvinMalli]

Almost!

[@liljonthetrack98]

Absolute art. Your work and dedication to this chassis is amazing. Keep up the great work. You have my full support always. Crazy to see how far you’ve come in the 5 years I’ve followed you

[@Superdimensional]

I’m so impressed with your work ethic, perseverance and fortitude with this build. I really hope with all this work you did, that it doesn’t end up with a poor paint job, this deserves the best!

[@KalvinMalli]

Going to plasti dip it.

[@Superdimensional]

@@KalvinMalli 🤣🤣🤣

[@MentleGan]

Damn this feels like something out of Wangan Midnight, The Devil R. Building the ultimate car for you. Love to see you progress on this! Buuuttt brother, do you mind hooking us up with the name of that music you've used? Proper banger!

[@gregcass12]

Keep up the good work man!, it's getting there.

[@carvibescompilation9942]

This is really FULLY RESTORATION A-Z NO JOKE

[@Gmac_Greg_M]

Awesome video! Keep it up!

[@Adrian_Supra]

Another Awesome update. I can't wait to see this car when the fenders and stuff start getting put back on 🤙🤘🔥

[@KalvinMalli]

You and me both!

[@Adrian_Supra]

Keep up the awesome work, really enjoying seeing this project

[@EdgeOfPanic]

Cool update on the progress keep up the fabulous work your doing, you're video editing skills seem to be improving too 👍

[@NBergJ]

Good work as always. 🔥

[@solongfatty]

Well done Kalvin! You give me motivation to get my own jobs done 🤙

[@KalvinMalli]

💪🏽🤝🏽

[@umerkilife2653]

this video is really special one because this video shows your true motivation and dedication to complete this project and also i like the style of this video all the background music and 4000x speed footage its a lot of work but i like it alot. stay focused and motivated wish you best for the future

[@williamcricket7931]

Nissan should pay you for the amount of free publicity you're giving them.

[@motojumble9385]

Great production, car is coming along amazing. Looks like your getting into your groove re the repairs - you seem to have a really good process now super impressed. Going to be a stunning build once complete.

[@Kevin30303]

Heck yeah man! This is my all time favorite and my dream car. Will always be supporting my guy! Keep it up and I’m sure it’ll all be worth it in the end! :D Enjoying the restoration episodes lol

[@KalvinMalli]

Appreciate it!!

[@marknichols3341]

Keep up the good work dude!!! It’s going to pay off really soon when you start painting this thing!

[@donerae8682]

To get that square hole dril a hole first, then use a mini triangle file to get the corners started.

[@Broken_Balisong]

Its good to see you progress and push foward bro ❤

[@KalvinMalli]

Appreciate it👊🏽

[@stevelozano9523]

Great workmanship. Keep up the great job.👍

[@AfricaTwinAdventuresSpain]

Awesome dude I'm happy to see you cracking on with it and your a lot happier 😊 good to hear your tone on a high keep it up bro 💪

[@KalvinMalli]

Fake it till you make it right 🤣💪🏽

[@AfricaTwinAdventuresSpain]

@@KalvinMalli Nah! I wish I had your talent at your age it's priceless;-)

[@TomBudin]

congrats on your progress brother

[@christianlawrence5216]

Great job.... Keep it up

[@l33t79.basepunk]

That was awesome video, You are a talented Video edit as well 😊

[@zerohourdrift]

Stoked to see the s14 back in the shop, was a cool build back in the day. Also keep it up man, the content is super great, and the gtr is coming along nicely. Gonna be sick to finally see it running and driving!

[@Alissontw]

definitely missed the outro. great video as always

[@flav0r]

love the content, progression, hard work and love keep her lit ladd

[@KalvinMalli]

🤝🏽

[@shanesmith8757]

good quality videos compared to when you first started in Houston the GTR looks awesome now I love the content bro🤙🏻

[@albert_mpe]

keep it up brother !

[@dinho890i]

Like the new style my guy

[@ChinitFxt]

Great job dude

[@KalvinMalli]

Thank you.

[@Justin__R34]

2024 will be the year 🎉

[@turtletoes7499]

love this video, keep it up brother!

[@KalvinMalli]

Appreciate it!

[@angelbruno6556]

Good to see you back on grind bro

[@KalvinMalli]

Never stopped my g. Just had other projects to tend to. Happy to be back on the skyline.

[@xymphoma]

So Beautiful!!!

[@charlielim6799]

Keep grinding 💪🏻

[@KalvinMalli]

You already know

[@jerrellrice3413]

This thing is turning a corner, man. Can't wait to see those quarters go on and body all together.

[@KalvinMalli]

You and me both brotha.

[@carrevive]

I honestly think the original price of the car when it first came out is a good start for restoration price… but 500,000 to restore a car they made the parts to its wild and they wouldnt have done it like you would have

[@samwinchester19]

Dude honestly I’d pay u that to restore any of my favourite jdm of choice!

[@bfoxbbshop]

You should team up with Tommy on some builds.. having a fabrication talent like yours doing restorations would benefit you both.. well done bro! Keep up the good work! Can’t wait until this one is done and we can all see how perfect it is 👍🏻

[@KalvinMalli]

Thank you!

[@secretsquirrel726]

Get a jeweler's saw and some blades to recut small, non-round perforations through the metal.

[@foxumall6542]

Great work as always Kalvin the is going to be a very special GTR 👌 👌 👌 👌 👌 From your friend in the UK 👍👍👍👌👌👌👌👌 👍👍👍

[@KalvinMalli]

Thank you 🤝🏽

[@1carlsworth]

If I had 500k to throw at my gtr, I would be happy for you to restore it to this level - maybe when I win the lottery :p

[@rudey24-74]

Beutiful work bro 🔥💪😎👌

[@conradfajardo8881]

It would be nice if you are able to electro dip the entire car after all the bodywork. To protect it even more from rust. More power from the Philippines! Cheers!!!

[@mustangam3530]

@kalvinMalli Ive been watching your videos for about a year now and you make great content. You look beat down emotionaly from your venture to texas and back. That takes real courage to do. No matter how dark it may feel right now, your not alone. You may tbink no one may understand, dont let that stop you from reaching out to someone you trust , wether its a friend, family, God or all three. Sometimes you wont know whos a true friend or family until you reach out in a bad time. The world is full of people who only want to be around you because of your ability with cars or youtuber status. But when your in hard times youll learn real fast who the people you can count on are. Ill keep you in my prayers and i wish you the best fortune for your future .

[@oscartorres5220]

Best restoration car ever seen.

[@dannyortega6454]

I hope once the body is done you can do more consistent videos system by system putting everything together not just scattered random bits

[@DanielGarcia-uu5bc]

I wanna work for this guy

[@RudeToStare]

Great work man keep it up as usual day by day night by night you’ll get there in the end Video edit is awesome Are you going to do a acid dip or some sort of chassis tip into a pool or liquid to 100% be clear of rust

[@sbperformance7279]

You could drill a normal hole then use a triangle file to make it square.