This DISASTER is BEYOND WORDS! Classic Car Datsun 260 Restoration

I am DETERMINED to get this Disaster Datsun back on the road. Trust me, it will see the tarmac again!
It has got worse, but its slowly getting better!
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[@shanebingham8692]

As a coach builder with over 40 years experience of doing the same thing, I would advise mounting the body on a straightening frame to avoid body distortion. A straightening frame can be made from heavy RSJ section bolted together to form an oblong, narrower than the body but longer. The frame is placed on axle stands, screw type stands are infinitely adjustable, the frame is adjusted with the help of a good laser level to ensure that it is absolutely flat, the body is then carefully lowered onto the frame. Custom adjustable clamps are then made to bolt the body to the frame, once bolted, you can gut the shell knowing that the windows and doors will still fit after you have finished. I'm not trying to tell you how to do the job, it's clear you know what you are doing but from looking at the video I suspect that there is a degree of distortion already that will be impossible to correct once the shell is welded up.

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Hi Shane, Yes you are correct, these is distortion in the car already. Even before we started stripping the car, it was already distorted as we think it has a front corner collision. We just needed space and time to make the jig but it certainly is a good idea. Thanks the the suggestion and taking the time to comment!

[@61chickens]

Blimey, this series could run longer than Coronation Street....got to admire your resolve fella!

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Haha! It's definitely a big undertaking!! Hopefully get it done soon though :))) thanks

[@michaelsidhu4079]

I'm sure the majority of people when confronted with that level of carnage, would have thrown in the towel and set that car on fire. Hats off to you for continuing to battle through with this restoration. 😎

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Haha yes :) And thank you so much! it certainly is a challenge! but we got this easy! Thanks Michael!

[@awalk5177]

You have a big heart and you can see where you have been already. It is amazing the kind of repairs that were done in the past, some one on top of another. But restoration is far more environmentally friendly and very satisfying. Each video I learn something new, thank you.

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Thank you do much! The previous repairs are crazy, but it makes it more interesting ha :) thank you!!

[@deanmarskell1518]

@@yorkshirecarrestoration Hiya guys @Ycr brilliant content and video as always your doing amazing work and an inspiration to many well done guys love the channel keep up the great work ♥️

[@thomasscott199]

A big heart and balls of steel.

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

@Dean Marskell Thank you so much! We enjoy sharing what we do with you guys and we love the feedback! Much appreciated!!!!

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

@Thomas Scott Haha yes! we will get there! I'm determined!

[@diklongley01]

I just spent 2 hours blasting through all 25 installments of your journey of discovery and am astonished at the perseverance you have. I've got to hand it to those body filler 'artists' though, some of the panels looked as if they'd just come off the assembly line! Thanks for the videos.

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Wow, Thank you so much! We really hope you enjoyed the episodes!!!!! :) Yes, thats what fooled us aswell! so much filler its crazy!!! Thanks again!

[@landonmarx4753]

Great work!! Another step closer to being done w metal repair!!

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Yes! Wevare getting there :)

[@tonychamberlain8057]

Amazing mate you’re still in there….very impressive watching it coming together!

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Thank you so much :)

[@steveworth544]

I look forward to these updates. I would be panicking as I cut more out but you just get on with it. Brilliant.

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Thank you Steve! The rust is never ending, but yes, we have a lot cut out at the moment haha, but it will come together in the next few videos! :)

[@patrickhostler5939]

Astonishing craftsmanship here… I genuinely don’t know how you work out what goes where!!! 😊

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Thank you so much Patrick! I took measurements before cutting it out but also I have the other side and the battery tray tabs as reference too :)

[@Rjhs001]

Hats off to you for rescuing a classic but I'm undecided whether it's a labour of love or total insanity. Either way, keep going and it's good to see Yorkshire so well represented on a KZbin resto channel 👍

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Perhaps both! Ha! Much more on yhe way, and thank you very much! :)

[@stephengirling7859]

Built, not bought! Respect to you buddy!

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Thank you!! :)))

[@cdfloresnunez]

Keep going Sir, great job interesting to watch!! Another classic being saved from the crusher!!

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Thanks so much! Many more on the way!!!

[@joshfullbright7678]

This shell makes my Rotsun look mint! I have problems in many of the same areas, but thankfully my battery area is near mint. My floor pans where way worse though but very similar layers of botched repairs, all cut and replaced now, im working on the front "frame" rails now.

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Ha! This car is crazy!!! Good luck on your rotsun! Hope you don't find any hidden surprises!!!

[@ksouster6839]

Madness, Insanity, Inspiration and Dedication 👍

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Perfectly put! Thank you!

[@jeroendeo]

The total lack of quality in the steel used to produce these cars is your main problem ,I had a FIAT with similar rust issues. To become a new MOT you had to weld every year, that´s how it became a patchwork piece. Best of luck restoring it.

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Yep you are right! Bad steel and no protection! Thank you!!

[@SpruceSculptures]

Dude, I did a to frame, 66 roadster, took me buying 3 whole uni-body's to get enough parts to fix the floor pans, rockers, and anyplace else rusted out. I worked on these cars when they were new, easy then, but when all rusted like this it sucks.

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Wow 3! thats crazy. And yes, all the rust definitely makes it difficult!

[@user-pr8oo5hg9d]

YOU ARE A VERY CLEVER YOUNG MAN, BE ALWAYS THIS WAY!!

[@Spookieham]

I can see you have gone long beyond what makes sense and it's now a personal mission. Bravo and good luck!

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

I'm determined to finish it! :) thank you!

[@Afrodizyak47]

Gee. just wondering what would have been left to build on, if you had the shell dipped.! 100% admire you for the effort in refurbishing the Zed; They are great cars (rust notwithstanding as a built in bonus"). and I know that after all the effort and money that you have put into it, you will get much enjoyment out of it.. 💫👍🏋‍♀🏋‍♀

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Not much haha! Thanks so much Brian, we certainly will enjoy it once its complete :)

[@jerryshepherd6528]

Hats off to you, that is one massive build

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Thank you! And yes it certainly is!

[@doktoruzo]

Great work and much respect for tackling that. Might a chemical dip been the answer? There probably wouldn't have been anything left to work on though. . They are lovely cars when in good condition/fully restored.

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

There wouldn't be much left of it no you are right. They really are lovely cars :) Thanks!

[@russellwade7810]

Isn't it very thoughtful that Nissan was thinking of the future when they made these cars back then that they would rot to dust... 👍👍

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

It is indeed very thoughtful of them! Haha bless them.

[@claireparkinson2044]

Wow that's some work true dedication 👏 can't wait to see it done. Keep up the good work👌

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Thanks so much Claire!! It will be on the road on no time ! :)

[@TheMetallicafan88]

Great videos mate! I'm fixing up my 69 Corolla in Canada that is extremely rusty but it hasn't been messed with before at least!

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Thank you. And good luck!! :) it's good it's not been messed with!

[@Gary-Seven-and-Isis-in-1968]

I'm old enough to remember Datsun cars.. Those that hit our shores after travelling via ship and being exposed to all of that lovely salty sea air😂 What could go wrong?? Well actually quite a lot could go wrong, very wrong indeed. In fact plenty of them needed some sort of welding done at first MOT 😱if that wasn't bad enough Datsun had the nerve to give their cars a 5 year rust warranty that basically wasn't worth the paper it was written on. It had more holes than the cars did. I'm amazed that any Datsun cars from that time still exist in our country.

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Its the sea air, the salt on the roads and the lack of protection from factory that destroy the Datsuns. Welding at first MOT is crazy!!! We will get this one back on the road in no time :)

[@leofabbro456]

Great job! Soon You will be able to offer a nice trip to Rocco in that wonderfull car.

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Yes we will indeed ! Can't wait:)

[@wiedietie]

It's more like a rustoration, nothing more than respect for the work you do 👍👍 Keep up the good work! I subscribed to follow your projects

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Thank you so much! Yes it is a rusteration! : D much more on the way! Cheers!

[@twoeightythreez]

I feel a lot less apprehension over my Datsun B210 (i believe you called them 120Y) but then again there is a lot of filler... But seeing this gives me hope. Im surprised you have enough car to go on to repair it!

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Just take it bit by bit and before you know it, it will be done!

[@bjornarhuse]

Lots of work to come, a shame that all the layers and missing bits make it impossible to make it identical to its original shape. Don't be too hard on the previous guys, their work is probably what kept this little gem away from the crusher!

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Yes, a lot of work to come! We can make it very close to original by using the dimensions i took prior to cutting it out and using the battery tray shape and the other side of the car as reference. And yes you are right, they probably saved it

[@johnfrench9608]

Great stuff I have been in the trade 40 odd years and welded up some shutters in my time. It is possible I worked on this back in the day😁. One thing you learn early on as I am sure you guys know N/S is always worse than O/S.

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Ah good stuff, and that would be crazy if you worked on this car too! haha. And yes, it always is, we have the floor, sill and rear arch to do on the N/S too

[@lindacarter5531]

Hi Ryan you’re a grand lad always make me laugh, I hope you keep this car for yourself no one else deserves it that’s a lot of bloody hard craft, you’ll have more inspiration in the new aircraft hanger 🤣 PS stop kneeling on cold concrete floors use old cardboard or something, now grab some tools & crack on . 🤣👍

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

H Linda thank you so much :) this car is ours so I will get to enjoy it once its done :). Yes the new hanger will definitely help :). Yep I need a kneeling pad :). So, I'm gonna grab some tools, and crack on!! :)

[@dennisjump8655]

You are doing a great job. This takes real guts to tackle a project like this! One thing though. The music is super annoying.. it sounds like a drunk computer trying to sing. I keep turning my volume down and up.

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Thanks very much Dennis! Its certainly a challenge. Sorry that you dislike the music! We try our best to select neutral chilled out music

[@drumtochtyglen]

Great work but it just goes on and on! Very impressed you are staying the course, doing the geometry checks to have properly fitted, strong panels. It will be a while yet but you will get there in the end. Do not give up.

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

It is never ending! but we will get there! Thanks Eddie! we will get there eventually :) and we want to make sure it is done right!

[@ianroyston1065]

Brilliant episode that was a fair amount of hard graft superb..

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Thanks Ian! I went full ham at it :) it's getting there, much more on the way :)

[@richardmitchell2274]

Wow you've nearly rebuilt the datsun now lol there can't be a lot more rust on it now lol 🤣🤣 I admire your staying power ,so disheartening to get one bit done and confronted with loads more rust 👍🇬🇧

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Haha, nearly rebuild the whole shell of the car! Thanks so much Richard! We are getting small wins at a time!

[@richardmitchell2274]

You are that 👍 going to well worth it when it's done 👍🇬🇧

[@richardmitchell2274]

You are that 👍 going to be well worth it when it's done 👍🇬🇧

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

It certainly will be!

[@gavinj7810]

Great stuff, I do wonder though if it would have been a good idea to fill a swimming pool with rust dissolver and push the whole thing in?

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Probably haha!! Thanks!!

[@rosewood1]

This is advanced body building. I hate closed box sections... Rust surprise. My Atlantic has a separate chassis and it is C section so much easier. I am impressed by your efforts.

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

It definitely is! And yes, the box sections always have a rusty crusty surprise hiding inside! Thanks so much!

[@colinritchie1757]

Excellent video as ever guys - Just watching the rust being dug out - how about bags of genuine Datsun rust sold in the Merch store after all you're not going to run out of supplies !

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Thanks so much Colin. Thats not a bad idea haha, supplied will never run out! :D

[@DustyMacsGarage]

Yooo!! Ryan, only a few seconds in and your Reading the book already got me 😂 😂

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

🤣🤣🤣 I may put the full story in the next video :) thanks Dmac. Your smashing it btw dude. Fantastic work my friend!!!!! Keep killing it!

[@DustyMacsGarage]

@@yorkshirecarrestoration thanks bro!!! You guys also!!

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Legend!

[@JohnnieBravo1]

If you knew ahead of time what the real underlying condition of this Datsun was, would you have gone ahead with this restoration?? It TRULY is a "restoration" in all terms!! Awesome content guys, you do some unbelievable work. And on another note, and I'm sure I'm not the only subscriber looking for this, can you post a link to your apparel store (if you have one) ? I want one of your t-shirts to wear here in the US . I always get these shirts from my favorite KZbinrs to educate other folks here about you guys and promote what you do.

[@twoeightythreez]

This may as well be a "reproduction" with how much new metal he is putting in. Honestly, i wonder how much of the original car will even be left!! 😅 But yes, it is awe inspiring and gives me motivation to start on my 1975 B210 (The USA version of the 120Y)It needs way more than its worth in metal work as well!

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Thanks Johnnie!! And yes we would have done. Its a person challenge and will not defeat me! Thank you so much for the very kind comment!! Our store will ne up very soon. We just need to sort the shipping and payment details out. Thank you again for wanting to promote us!! We really do appreciate it!!!!@

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

@twoeightythreez it certainly does feel like a whole new car already! Good luck on your project! :)

[@dannycurtis1744]

What a nightmare, you are doing a great job. When are moving into your new work shop ?

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Thank you! And we are in there now, but I have a few videos already filmed in the old shop that are yet to be released :)

[@thomasscott199]

Fair play to you i would have been looking for another shell long ago.

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Thanks Thomas, It was an option, but we love a challenge :)

[@thomasscott199]

@@yorkshirecarrestoration Good luck lads keep up the good work 💪👍

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Legend, Thanks!

[@danijelcar5184]

Great repair job!👍😎 What kind of spray paint u use on that repair of chasis rail?

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Thank you! And that was weld through zinc primer

[@iansteel5569]

Did you get this car out the river? Respect on your work, it's going to be great when it's finished.

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

It seems that way! Ha! Thank you!!

[@Darth_Chicken]

Keep some of the old rusty bits and weld up a memorial statue to bodge welding.

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

That is a very good idea!!

[@heavyt749]

Might be worth thinking about a plasma cutter save you a few cutting discs in the long run mate

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Yes, we do need one!!!

[@user-df9lm3cy2m]

Most interesting rebuild ever😊

[@bishbosh1808]

A true Labour of love,you've got the patience of a Saint...

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

It really is. I am determined!! Haha thanks so much!

[@Sestorema]

Good boy, good job 👍🙂

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Thank you so much!!

[@garyyorke1080]

If I said holy shit I guess I wouldn't be far off a good description. I haven't seen a motor this bad for many years , admittedly it was many years ago I used to do a lot of patch repairs for mot failures but I will admit I did cut out as much of the rust as I could . I have to take me hat off to you tackling something this bad but I'm sure it's going to be a lot better after you graft some new steel where it's most needed . I've just watched the previous video and I'm going to whack the sub button so I can follow along and see actually how bad this was . Thanks for videoing the process and good luck on the advent calendar panels ...

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

That is a very accurate description actually. This Disaster is definitely bad! but for MOT repairs, its difficult to remove all of the rust without going to the extent that we have. Thank you so much for the support, and yes, the advent calendar panels are the best :D

[@davidbramley6730]

Jeeze bud. I did comment sometime ago about these rot box's. However I see it's alot worse than I thought and no doubt yourself. Went down a similar road years ago with a moggy minor. Ya just gotta finish wat ya now started. Regards Dave

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Thanks Dave, Yes we have to finish it now :) and it certainly is worse than we thought. But it will be very nice to get it back on the road :)

[@DustyMacsGarage]

Man, I wasnt wrong when I told someone that Datsuns are the gift that keeps on giving, and the gift they give is Rust 😂

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Yep, Well said in your video there DMac! They really do keep on giving that rust!

[@steinbauge4591]

Please make sure to saturate the car with Fluid Film or similar when this is done, there will inevitably be rust left and that will just stop it. I was able to save my Escort Mk2 1977 estate wagon this way - a real surprise to me, the rust had gotten well started in cavities.

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Yes we definitely will! Thanks! Glad you could save your Escort!

[@jean-louisfroger3960]

Bon courage pour la suite.

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Merci beaucoup!

[@greggbutler9344]

From the land of the Rusting Sun 😂😂😂😂😂❤❤❤❤

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Potential merch quote there. Get us on Instagram or Facebook if you can

[@YootubeUK]

Stick with it chap! I'd have moved to the new place and left it behind..... :P These things are character building..... they said....

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Haha yeah! Thats what they say! It will be done in no time

[@YootubeUK]

@@yorkshirecarrestoration Sometime next week it'll be off for paint so on the road for Spring! :)

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Sounds accurate! :)

[@russelblackwell6041]

10 for effort you dont give up but man that car would be allergic to a magnet

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Thanks so much Russel! I will never give up!

[@pl5624]

All this rust proves one thing...cars are made as cheaply as possible with as little thought given to longevity...just sell it and then sell a new one in a few years when the "old" one starts falling apart.a bit of galvanizing or some zinc coatings in that area would have kept this destruction to a minimum.

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Yes you are completely right! A but of protection would have gone a long way!

[@tomchamberlain4329]

Welcome back Josh Comcast customer

[@deangaryjames]

Keep looking at this thinking, no way! But bit by bit its getting there

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Yep, we keep getting the small little wins, and eventually we will get there :) its certainly a challenge!

[@chainsawjglr]

Nice work!

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Thanks!

[@smavtmb2196]

Great work Checking the chassis rail position was a good idea. 👍 Looks like you'll need to rebuild 3/4 of that car. I'll be there to watch. However I'd wear a mask. All that rust is terrible for you. From my own experience I didn't wear a mask and it seemed like I had rust coming out of my nose for a week.

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Thanks so much! It feels like we are rebuilding 3/4 of the car too haha! Yep, a mast is a must! Thank you!

[@petecolone5125]

How can I not give you a like? You poor bastard. So much rust! God bless my friend, you need it.

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Haha thank you so much Pete. I really do appreciate it!

[@mjm7187]

When there are no 24 ouncers to be had, time to get a 260z. Like father as son ;-)

[@jamesward5721]

..at which point it just becomes "Building a new Datsun using flat sheet" - where you find out if you haz skillz or not. YCR haz Skillz. :-)

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Haha!!! One man, one disaster, 100 flat sheets... thank you James :) we appreciate it!!

[@Ercolone69]

The difference bettwenn a job well done and not a job well done! Impressive

[@johnowen9564]

you have the heart of a lion.

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Thank you John! We will have this on the road in no time!

[@bradleywilkinson8882]

I certainly couldn't &wouldn't be able to do what you are able to do.

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Thanks so much Bradley. We appreciate the kind words! :)

[@rustyhauler6477]

Even the Bondo is rusty :)

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Haha!! It really is!!!

[@jth1987leb]

Please please please wear at least a mask when wire wheeling. Those rust particles will destroy your lungs

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Yep, you are completely right!

[@shamsalfaisal]

This unibody looks more like layered Swiss cheese. Acid dipping it would be the best.

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

It is you are right! and yes, but we show DIY techniques :)

[@shamsalfaisal]

@@yorkshirecarrestoration I wish this legend of a car to have a new life.

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

@@shamsalfaisal It will :)

[@twoeightythreez]

I never understood how Nissan manages to make such heavy doors sound so tinny when they are shut

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

I agree! They are extremely heavy!! Or maybe thats the boat loads of filler on them? Ha

[@user-fc4oe3bp5p]

Nice? Nice!!!))

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Nice! Thanks!!!!

[@BILL-sb5kk]

WHAT GAUGE WELDING WIRE DO YOU PREFER TO MIG WELD WITH ?

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

0.8mm. Cheers

[@bernieteather1672]

👍

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Thanks!

[@phuketmusicscene9008]

A great attempt to save this classic but I think it’s a lost cause… more rust than steel 😩

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Lots and lots of rust yes, but we will make a good one out of it :)

[@jmqwert]

@@yorkshirecarrestoration its almost ready to MOT..😢

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Almost!!! haha

[@fyou4122]

Datsuns company policy was to scrap the car after three years. And you go by a new car. It creates jobs and you have no maintenance charge. That's why the metal was so thin. I did my Bodywork aprentership when that car was brand new.. about 1980. These cars was rusty after three years. But I think that car been in the ocean. Or dam close. The question in asking is. Is it safe to drive with all these pieces welded together. I'm talking if it get into a accident. I've drove at 140 mph in a 240 z. I was a passenger. Scary stuff. The owner must have deep pockets. Lol. Good luck. 👍

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

I think you are right! Scrap it after 3 years and buy new! its unfortunate though! This think mist have been parked in a lake or something ha! With out repairs we match or better the OEM spec. We use thicker sheet steel so it will be good once all fixed up! Thanks!

[@fyou4122]

@@yorkshirecarrestoration good job man. Patience and perseverance. Time is the only factor. Good luck. Have a good day. 👍

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Thanks so much! We are getting there!

[@johnrandle8365]

Hi were you given this z because its in a right state probably better one in the scrap yard still bravo on you for tackling such a badly rusted car ?

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

We bought it :) didnt know the state of it when we bought it though. We took the advice of the previous owner who said it was solid. Turns out it was the opposite!

[@julianlangdon3456]

that's a lot of hours in them 16mins. Acknowledge your 'Small Wins' on the way to the final finished car as clearly there's plenty more hours required

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Yep, lots of hours put into it so far! Thats the spirit! small wins then eventually the car will be done :)

[@davidgerrard8661]

How an it be economical to do all that work? Amazing

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Its our car :) and also its a personal challenge now, we didn't think it was quite this bad, but I'm determined to fix it :)

[@malcolmcowan9554]

Cheaper getting a rust free datsun from America. And use the bulkhead from the UK one. to convert it to right hand drive. that must hold value to the guy that owns it wants it restored

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Not a bad idea. This car is ours :)

[@nazcaplain]

Christ mate, if rust was contagious you'd be deceased 100x over.

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

😅😅😅

[@gingermanc]

What percentage of metal will be replaced - do you recon! ?

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

A good 98% I rekon 😁😁😁

[@jordanfromthewaikato]

A lot of man tears going into this project. Definitely looks like the car was held together with rivets, duct tape, and scrap metal.

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

There certainly is! And It does seem that way! Im waiting for more surprises! im sure there are plenty more!

[@DoktorJeep]

Ahhh rust chips. You never get just one

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Never! They come in the masses!

[@Brooksyscarrestorations]

Should change the name of the episode to digging for datsun!! This week in digging for a datsun we trench through another metric ton of rust and find a couple of centimetres of actual datsun metal!! Stay tuned!! Lol 😆 🤣

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Digging for Datsun sounds very accurate! :) Haha thats a good intro right there!

[@johnadona3014]

14:53 what spray is that

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Zinc weld through primer :)

[@stevemcilroy9518]

Ryan, please scarp it, I'm begging you, this is painful🤔

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Dont lie!

[@stevemcilroy9518]

@@yorkshirecarrestoration ✊

[@stevemcilroy9518]

@@yorkshirecarrestoration I’ve never seen a car that bad that’s being saved, kudos to you

[@brendonhorsey5444]

Hi fill sorry for you that 260z is so rotten I've wrecked better but I've done one that i did both rails to many years ago I'm about to start on my 260z with 2 little rust spots that's it 2 bad your not near Australia where you can get parts instead of making them you will get there mate brendon

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Good job on the chassis rails! and good luck on the 260z! We enjoy making the panels so its not too bad :) Thanks! We will get there indeed! :)

[@neilbarnes3557]

Was the yellow paint that keeps popping up in fragments the original colour? If so, please tell me that you're going to finish the car that colour... when you've spent that much time and effort fixing it, it needs to shout about it!

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

We think the original colour was a light gold colour. We need to confirm that though. But we do agree, it does need to shout about it :) thanks Neil:)

[@Ragnar8504]

@@yorkshirecarrestoration So the pale yellow might be primer? Or just another colour the car was painted at some point?

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Pale yellow is the primer yes

[@denwiessimo6088]

Perhaps not a good idea to breath in all that rust coming free with the angle grinder with steel brush.

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Nope. You are correct

[@soniaDarbyshire]

just got a large pepper pig as new apprentice to keep an eye on me not on my own now

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Yes Sonia! Nice :) no working along now :)

[@karenmurray3098]

bloddy nora !!!

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Lots of fun to be had :D

[@TorquilBletchleySmythe]

Dude, the doors do not weigh a metric tonne. A complete 1982 Mazda 323 weights just over a tonne, engine and all. Check your conversion tables.

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Only joking :) They are quite heavy though :)

[@TorquilBletchleySmythe]

@@yorkshirecarrestoration 😆 ya got me, mate!

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

:D

[@michelszvetecz3243]

c'est chouette de prendre une super galère avec de l'humour

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Merci, nous essayons de garder le cœur léger et si je ne ris pas, je peux pleurer! Merci!

[@gerrittates7195]

Look for a donor cat with a good front

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

It was an option, but we didnt know it was quite this bad :D

[@TheScubapez376]

I suppose when it get finished, you have the confidence to say there is no rust, because you completely rebuilt the entire car lmao.

[@ianmaciver4004]

That shell wasnt worth repairing it would have been better to try and source a rust free shell from California.

[@stephen579]

How many people would have taken on a job like that?

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

You can probably count the amount with 1 finger? haha not many i would have thought!

[@robertsmith5525]

Was the car even worth saving?

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

It will be :)

[@pbysome]

Jeez that's a mess, is it worth doing?

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

It is a mess. And it will be worth it for us :) it's now a personal challenge!

[@DustyMacsGarage]

@@yorkshirecarrestoration I absolutely relate lol

[@DustyMacsGarage]

@@yorkshirecarrestoration you will get it done bro!!!

[@pbysome]

Tenacious in the Extreme I should say.

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Yes DMac! You know the score :) We will get it done! Easy :) No matter how much rust it throws at us!