Turning This DISASTER Into A Little Less Of A Disaster! Classic 260Z Restoration - Classic Car Rust

In this video we get the major structural part welded back in on the front corner of the DISASTER! Its looking a little bit less of a disaster now! Its nice to get some shiny stuff back in there!!
Catch us in the next Disaster Datsun episode where we grind it back and make it even more shiny!
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[@budgiegamer3314]

sunday morning ,coffee toast and the Disaster Datsun,what a great start to the day

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Thank you so much!! 😊😊

[@Tommy_Poole]

So much determination. So much perseverance. So much welding wire. Thank goodness most cars only have four corners. Although with your luck this one probably has six.

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Thanks so much Tom!!! I am determined to get this back on the road, and will not stop until it is!!!! And yes, I'm sure I can find at least 2 more corners!!! Haha

[@davidbeaumont4455]

Right then! I love it!!

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Thank you so much David!

[@HeikoQuant]

Another installment of the patchwork Datsun. A car made entirely out of welds. Love it.😀

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Haha you gotta do what you gotta do

[@pl5624]

Welds are stronger than the parent steel...lol

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

yes!

[@ksouster6839]

Artistry

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Thank you :)

[@oacumulador]

There we go

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

All done :D

[@greggbutler9344]

My Nan use to make blankets like that 😂😂😂😂😂😂❤

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Haha just like grandma's blankets :) hopefully she is proud :)

[@georgeclements2742]

Good to see an update on the Datsun. That's quite a transformation. Best wishes.

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Thanks so much!! It's getting there!

[@GT380man]

What a great turning point, after a task as hard as a long pull of the sledge across the ice.

[@dandaman4985]

Once all the patching is complete, this car body would make for a great art installation

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Haha yes it would! Thanks!

[@albabmg]

Amazing. The skills and imagination to build a car from virtually nothing. Fantastic. Love these humorous and well made videos. Thank You.

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Thank you so much! your kind comment is very much appreciated! It definitely seems like I'm building a whole new car haha!

[@karenmurray3098]

one word rian WOW !!

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Haha thanks Karen!

[@richbrown8174]

Good to see your keeping the workshop tidy ☺️

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Thanks Rich! We hate working in a cluttered dirty shop, we enjoy keeping it clean :)

[@bishbosh1808]

Still enjoying the videos and building up the confidence to get the Copen finished,seeing the Datsun certainly helps me.

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Thank you as always! We are glad it helps you out :) Good luck on the Copen

[@strayamate5162]

Amazing dedication I love it!

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Thank you!

[@Rudibeata]

Wow, master sheet metal👍👍👍. I never thought that this is possible. Well done. I´m waiting for the next video.🙏

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Thank you so much!!! We really appreciate the support!

[@DarkDog99]

it is just relaxing watching your clips. keep on transforming this piece of art!

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Thank you so much! We are getting there slowly!

[@steviemac8075]

The best job I ever had panel beater in a coachworks started apprenticeship in 1985 had to leave due to the money being garbage. Loved the job especially restoring old motors 😢

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Yer I love fabricating :)

[@lennym1636]

It's a good that you are the one doing this work because if was me I know I would have given up on it lol...

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Thanks Lenny! We will stick at it :)

[@kevingayadeen7253]

I would like to commend you on your outstanding workmanship, hats off and don't lose faith, the way I see it is you are keeping a great classic on the road.

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Thank you so much Kevin!! I appreciate it!!!

[@anthonygowland8363]

You have the patience of Saint.... I'm addicted to this build. When I retire, I'm coming looking for an apprenticeship job at your place!

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Haha thank you. We are so glad you enjoy it :) it makes it all worth it for us :). Yes sure go for it!! Come on down :)

[@seanb9814]

Somehow it's strangely therapeutic watching you bring the Disaster Datsun back to life. Probably not so therapeutic for you!! Another great video 🙂

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Haha Thanks Sean! Glad it is! We are really looking forward to getting it back on the road!! :D it will be very satisfying jumping in it, turning the key and driving it :)

[@rickdaniel8478]

Frankenstein lives ! So many stitches lol

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

We will bring it back to life! :)

[@markfoster7564]

Nice work! It’s hard for me to understand how this car could be saved, but it’s happening right in front of my eyes! 👍😉

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Thanks so much Mark! We will save this car no matter what it throws at us :)

[@thedecliningcyclist3321]

Some really awkward welding there, kudos for persevering with it and not rushing and blowing lots of holes in it which is what would have happened to me 😅

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Thank you! It was awkward and time consuming but was nice once it was all complete! I just took my time and did it bit by bit :)

[@hoedemakerbart]

If you are blowing holes the amps are to high or the metal is to rot to weld and you need to cut that out to.

[@thedecliningcyclist3321]

@@hoedemakerbartthanks for the advice 🙄

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Cheers :)

[@stumac869]

Amazing to think how bad that started out compared to how it looks now after your skillful efforts.

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Thank you Stu! Its definitely transformed that corner with the new panel!

[@francisouellette5938]

The work is amazing. You must like this car a lot to carry on the rustoration. Eager to see the new videos every week.

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Thanks so much Francis!!! Yes we do, but its also a personal challenge now to complete it :) Thanks for the support!

[@leofabbro456]

Maybe one of the most difficult part, but you did it. Congratulations.

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Thanks Leo! It was a challenge! But I got there in the end :)

[@iwishcolincampbell1541]

The datsun is coming along brilliantly. Looking great 👍 great to see your taking time getting it to the right profile and shap .well done 👏

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

It really is! its getting there slowly! and yes, we are trying to get it as close to original as possible :) Thanks again!

[@italofalcon]

Excellent guys, keep going!

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Thanks!!!!!

[@spiro4754]

👍 Frankenstein woud be happy about Such beautiful seam

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

He would indeed! Thanks!!!!!

[@chwilhogyn]

From a Bajillion minor over-the-top 'repair' panals to just 3 to 4 solid panals!!

[@williamwales6619]

Morning Lads. Ryan yer playin a blinder bud. Ah widnae hav given you a snawboz chance in hell of rescuin this pile o rust. I have tae take it back. This is showin definate signs of life. Mair power tae yer elbow mate.

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Thanks William!!! We are turning this disaster into a brand new car bit by bit :) its getting there slowly, although I'm sure it has many more surprises in store for us!!!

[@williamwales6619]

i'm sure it will be priced accordingly. Mind you how do you price something like that. Man hours will be scary.. Yeeha

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Man hours are up there haha, but we will keep this one :)

[@grahamrobson9292]

Incredible to watch.. I can’t believe someone could take this project on and think they would win in the end.. can’t wait to see the next episode

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

I will win, the Disaster Datsun will not defeat me!! :D haha Thanks so much Graham!

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Thanks so much Ted :) Yes, Rocco is the best boss :) and he knows it!!! Haha. Check out the new Datsun vid when its released, its grim!

[@neilbarnes3557]

Nice bit of cut'n'shut shaping there, Ryan. Thanks for doing it right - I'm sure it would be easier to to layer another plate on top and slap on some hammerite!

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Thank you! It was satisfying when it was all welded up and nicely shaped :D. And yes, that would be easier but we want to do it the correct/ hard way :D haha

[@danijelcar5184]

Great repair ,comming thogether 😎👍

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Thank you! It's getting there slowly but surely!

[@steveworth544]

Amazing skills Ryan. A great start to the day.

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Thanks so much!!!!

[@jerryshepherd6528]

It`s really taking shape, great work

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Thanks Jerry!

[@colinritchie1757]

Brilliant work, metal origami at its finest

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Thabk you! Was certainly a challenge!

[@italopagnottella2020]

By the looks of that front wheel well, I think you should change the name from “Disaster Datsun” to “Frankinsun”,,,,, Great job my friend 👍

[@hoonaticbloggs5402]

Rotsun

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Haha love the name! And thank you!

[@gabrielcharles1178]

Patience and know how, your strength ! Take care ! (Specially by wearing your protections at every dangerous tool use Ryan ;-) !

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Thank you!!! And yes you are right!!! Safety is important

[@drumtochtyglen]

An other great video for a Sunday, your skills are are improving and the project is well on it's way to completion.

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Thanks Eddie! Is it getting there isn't it :D

[@israelaquinojr6138]

You are and very talented young metal work and you should have a great future in the industry keep doing a great job 👍

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Thank you so much!!! We really appreciate it!!!!!

[@stevensmi1167]

Most men like a challenge but not all complete such a challenge. I bet when you go home it’s like a scene from the great escape as you empty your pockets of old Datsun rust in hope to escape the welding torcher haha won’t be long and you will be fuelling up n turning the key. Thanks for sharing this experience.

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

I will complete this challenge, i have made it my mission! Also yes, you are completely right! I go home with pockets full!!! Ha! We will get it back on the road in no time :D

[@nomayor1]

It would help you watch Project Binky, remind yourself of the value of the cardboard template.

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Will do thank you!!!

[@torstenselle]

Hello I would say that no battery will fail through this hole. 🔋😎👍

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

No battery at all!!!! Haha thanks so much!

[@leeopenshaw9302]

Great work as always still a long way to go carry on with the great work as always 👍👍

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Thanks Lee! We are getting there slowly!

[@emilhuniewicz1950]

Is like a Frankenstein .

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

It is indeed!

[@user-dt6yw1sr9b]

Parents said to study to be a gynecologist.Your hands would be in a warm place😉🤝

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Haha yes!!!! that is very true :D

[@millhouse2011]

Excellent work on this wreck 😊 You have a great taste in music aswell. Care to share songs?

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Thank you so much, Search on KZbin 'The Ambientalist' That is the artist of this music :)

[@markedwards158]

So here is the question. How much longer does it take to do it right first time over bodging the job by just welding plate over rust? Brilliant job you are doing. Can’t wait to see the finished product.

[@chrisparsons5422]

will never see any geezers better than you guys, cant switch it off, i think the Datsun will be stronger than the day it rolled of production, and another thing, "snapon" would have made a better job of building a space ship than "muski boys outfit, and get some brazil nuts for Popeye, he looks hungry.

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Thank you so much Chris! Yes it will haha, we use thicker metal for our repairs :). Haha yes!

[@heavyt749]

Excellent work as always mate ! Have you tried holding a lump of copper behind the seam when butt welding? I use the end of a copper mallet head makes it easier to get a nice run without blowing through less grinding behind too

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Thank you!!! And we will try this trick :)

[@paulluggar5964]

Great video as usual Ryan. 👍 Love the artwork, how about including it as a small motif somewhere on the car? 'Flight of the Datsun' has a ring to it!

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

I like it! Yes we can do that :) thanks again!

[@ronleeks3668]

That looks difficult to get the precise measurements amazing work there👍

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Thanks so much Ron!

[@jmqwert]

More use of weldingprimer, zinc coating all metal to metal surfaces? Keep up the ggod work, and take care og hands, ears, eyes and lungs.👌

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Thanks Michael, yes we will. and we make sure to use galv metal and only take off the galv where we are welding. But yes, we will use it more thanks!

[@christopherwright1795]

Great job , you know once it’s finished you can’t put a Datsun badge back on it , you’ll have to make you’re own , it’s not a Datsun anymore it’s a Ryan lol

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Thanks, and that's a very good point Chris! its not a Datsun anymore is it!!! Haha, I may have to have a look into that idea

[@davidstokes8441]

I would be fascinated to see a drawing/scetch of the car with all the bits you replaced missing - how much car would you have left?

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Not a bad idea! And not much original would be left haha

[@hoedemakerbart]

Nice job. You"ll get there 👍. Im working on a 67 chevelle now. Almost done with the body and chassis. Took me 2 winters alone. Chassis was half gone and the body to. Tons of metal cut out. Pictures and measurements help me in the restoration

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Thank you! good luck on the Chevelle!!! Reference pictures and measurements always help so much!

[@hoedemakerbart]

@@yorkshirecarrestoration thanks 😀. I'll keep following the 260Z project 😉

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Thank you so much :)

[@YootubeUK]

How is that fluffy bird not full of welding burn holes? Keep up the good work brother! :)

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Hes used to it by now! haha. Thanks!!!

[@basfinnis]

It's really coming along. Amazing to see the hard work that's transformed this 👌 Your assistant isn't doing much just sitting there 🙄

[@leofabbro456]

He is not assistant, he is the boss, that's why....

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

It really is! Thank you Basil :) And no, her just supervising, he helps every so often :)

[@keithmatthews1673]

Would have subscribed but for the music!

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

The music is good isn't it :) We do get alot of good feedback on it

[@rosscato8745]

Love your work, but did you ever consider how much easier it would be to import a rust free body from the States, convert to RHD and transfer all the bits over (including the tags)?

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Wouldn't be as fun though :O. Thanks!

[@ice-cp2vz]

Frankenstein lives

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Oh YES!

[@chrisparsons5422]

No way this enginneering art. the Parrot must be called !"Popeye

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Thanks so much Chris :) Haha he is Rocco :)

[@joechu4778]

技術高超👍👍

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Thank you!!!

[@craig_ramjet990]

I see you have mastered the technique of using a hammer handle to close gaps and make beautiful welds. You are evolving! 🤣 Seriously though, you're a brave lad for cracking on. If I may ask one question, is this your beautiful car or is your garage restoring it for someone with a ton of money? I could never afford to bring a car back that far gone even if I did everything but paint it.

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Yes, The handle does wonders! Its so important to get the panels properly aligned! makes grinding welds down loads easier! Thanks haha, I'm determined to get it back on the road! This is one of ours :). Thanks again Craig!

[@craig_ramjet990]

@@yorkshirecarrestoration I had a 1983 Datsun 280Z and they were a blast to drive. I had the two seat model. Be careful braking into fast corners. The tail wants to slide out. Rookie mistake on my part. They kept stealing my T-tops so I had to get rid of it. Haven't owned a sports car since. Now that I'm retired it might be time for another.

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Ahh nice! We are looking forward to turning the key on this and driving it!!! :) Thanks for the tip :)

[@claireparkinson2044]

Quality as normal Ryan 👌 are we going for start up next week 🤔

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Thank you Claire!!! Haha that would be nice, but the Datsun has more rust in store for me first!

[@gedman9527]

boy you have done some graft on that car

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Yep haha, lots more to come too :O

[@TorquilBletchleySmythe]

Am i mistaken, or could I feel your apprehension at tacking the dolphin shaped bit in? Have kicked the can around myself when I get to a particularly nasty piece.

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Good spot, it was a difficult piece to get right, I wanted to make sure I did it right and get it the right shape, so I took my time and thought it through first before going in

[@TorquilBletchleySmythe]

@@yorkshirecarrestoration your dedication and modest expertise are paying dividends 👍

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Thank you Brian! I appreciate that! :)

[@Afrodizyak47]

As always, a challenge overcome with finesse and a sense of humour! Just a query on the pliers you are using to assist the shaping of the curved panel, to the inner guard; are they glazier's pliers, as they are smooth and seem to have no grip, or did you made these up yourself?

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Thank you so much Brian. And yes they are similar to them, they are extremely handy to have and easy to use. Highly recommend!!

[@mikeafa1]

Nice progress on this video. Bet it feels way more structurally sound now. I couldn't help but notice the crusty panel that might be next on your list, just to the right of that wheel well. Urgg, what could be hiding in there? I wonder...

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Thanks! and yes it really does! There is all sorts hiding on this car!!!! Mostly Rust! Haha

[@MrShoryuken1]

As always, very impressive stuff. A serious question for you guys, with a shell this bad would you not send it to be acid dipped for fear the structure couldn't take the strain?

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Thank you very much! And it would be an idea to acid dip it, but all Datsuns of this age are all the same, its just they do not share repairs on KZbin

[@njr386]

metal surgeon and now also cardboard artist. What comes next?

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Haha! I couldn't resist :) much more in store 😉

[@davidstokes8441]

Was that the seal of approval?

[@kriskris5330]

Would love to know how many hours of fabricating it took for this one video 😮

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

7 hours of work I think haha

[@bernieteather1672]

Can I ask a favour? Where did you get the blue 'swaging tool' with stand and spare mandrells from? I've seen it in the background and you used it once.

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Hi Bernie, The bead roller, we got from Ebay, it wasn't too expensive either to be honest. Thanks!

[@jeffhammond8969]

Assuming you will still be grinding all those welds down?

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Ofcourse :) just didn't have time to queeeze it in. Its the first thing I do in the next Datsun video :)

[@henningmachens8610]

who pays for the many hours that are put into this car?

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

This is our car :)

[@tottietortelini777]

Why so short?? Make some Video about a half Hour or 45 Minutes.always have to wait two weeks for a new video. I have to talk to the boss. This can not go on like this.

[@tottietortelini777]

:-)

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Thanks so much for thr comment! We are looking into making longer videos :) thanks 😊

[@richardmitchell2274]

Thats one big piece of fabrication there, looking good slowly getting there now guys 👍💯

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

I was determined to do that in one big section, although the sheet of steel wasn't big enough to fill that last little gap!

[@richardmitchell2274]

Yes I saw that but you've done it really good though 👍💯

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Thank you :) I got there in the end :)

[@hermannwissemberg9192]

Hi, Is this the Ryandatsunstein I heard of? PS : Can't wait the final result! Good Job!

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Haha it is indeed!!! Quite an accurate name there 😜 thank you!