WARNING - MISERY & DEVASTATION The Rustiest & Badly Botched Classic Car On Earth! We Set FIRE To It!

[@budgiegamer3314]

I think the Titanic has less rust on it than this Datsun, but as always Ryan your getting it done

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

It does Budgie!! This is the Rustiest Datsun on planet earth! And yes, slowly chipping away at it!

[@NandiCollector]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@DavidHornblow]

Just bought my first welder and am embarking on the fixing of a in quite okay shape 1978 Fiat 132. the way you show the process of stripping shaping and welding has been really helpful. Thank you.

[@thefreedomguyuk]

Respect !! There are no quite OK 1978 Fiats, though, they're all in need of quite some TLC. BUT, you'll end up with a wonderful car 👍

[@ImissSaganCarl]

I bought a used FIAT 131 in the 1980s. My brother and I spent a ton of time welding in metal panels. The car was so damn rusted it was unbelievable. The car was a beauty though; great engine and very nice interior.

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Thank you so much, and we are glad to help out! Good luck on the Fiat!!! :D

[@julienv6203]

This car has so much rust, it looks like it has been sitting on the bottom of the sea for years! This is the craziest restoration project I've come across on KZbin, keep it up !

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

It really does! And wow, thanks so much! Re really appreciate that :) its certainly bad!!! haha

[@speedtripper]

Ryan.... this is painful to watch so can imagine what it’s like there. Working on a 240z at the moment and took the plunge and got a rotisserie. Man it’s life-changing. Take a weekend and build one and you’ll never look back. This project really needs one. Plus it would be a nice project to film for others thinking about making one. Otherwise you are doing a sterling job. Chin up... and crack on!

[@JoakimWahlin]

Im working on my Opel Kadett -77 and made a rotisseries out of two cheap engine -stands, works great and really makes work easier and more comfortable when working on difficult spots.

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

I was just lost for words when cutting it out! We have a Rotisserie waiting to be assembled :) I just need to finish the structural repairs first then I can mount it and get better access :)

[@lennym1636]

You are a very brave man to take on that job, when I use to work at a body shop I would never take on something that bad...

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

It is very bad isn't it! I was lost for words to be honest! But we will bring it back to life :) Looking forward to getting it back on the road!

[@nigelwomersley403]

I love watching you bring this car back to life, incredible the amount of work that you have put into it

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Thank you so much Nigel!! I appreciate that so much!

[@jamesward5721]

Learnt a trick off a posh German car-body builder - been using it all week & it works. Instead of cardboard he grabs a sheet of plain A4 paper, holds it in place with small magnets (I've been using little neodymium ones) & traces the ope with a dirty finger. (I always have a dirty finger to hand). That gives a REALLY precise template, cut it out with scissors & then bang onto the fresh sheet steel with the magnets - cut out, voila, precision fit panel. Far more accurate than cardboard & far easier to do. Works great for holes big & small. :-)

[@jamesward5721]

Doesn't work for entire floors..... :-) Been there, done that ^.. frequently.. EFFORT!

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Good idea that, we have used paper before but we dont usually have it to hand. But very good for the smaller repairs where the paper fits, and like you say, it is more accurate!!!

[@pedrofigueiredo4654]

Congratulation! You are the first man to make a 90% Brand New Datsun in the XXI century.... Keep on going. Cherrs 👍👍

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Haha! Thanks :D It does seems like I'm building a brad new car from scratch to be honest!

[@tycotoys]

I had a 1977 Datsun 280Z, everything was great until the rust started, it rusted out so fast even after stripping down and repainting the rust started again two years later. These cars are the biggest rust buckets ever made. I finally had the second round of rust repaired and got rid of that rust bucket.

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Its a shame really as they are lovely cars! Its difficult to stop the rust though :(

[@russthebiker]

I remember driving one when it was new, it was light years ahead of anything produced in this country

[@leaflee2066]

Well done Ryan, you are a braver man than me taking that disaster on, I had to laugh at 17:00 as Brian Potter would say, stop crapping and get cracking!

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Thanks :) I'm determined to get it done!!! And had to have a bit of fun after cutting that disaster floor out! haha. Thanks!

[@OZBIE]

I respect your tenacity, I would have kicked this Datsun to the curb long ago, you've gone from panel replacement to an archeological dig.

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Thanks so much! And yes that is a very good way to describe it!!! haha it really is a dig!

[@scottgm321]

Cataclysmic isn’t a word I use often, but I think it goes well with this car. You’re an awesome presenter. Thanks for the video.

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Haha that is a good description! And thanks so much! haha I try my best :)

[@awalk5177]

This is like an archaeological examination of car repair standards of the past 40 years. The evolution of car repairs and how things have improved and acceptable standards have changed significantly, each layer is a piece of automotive repair history. The majority of that would have been stick welded or oxy acetylene. No signs of any brazing so far.

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Yep you are right, it does show the evolution of previous repairs! We are keeping the bits chopped out as a reference to how bad it really was! We get some bracing in the next video :) Thanks!

[@hoedemakerbart]

I've restored a few classics that came from the US. The things they did... 😂 : Pop riveting with bondo over rust, concrete filled doors, chassis rails repaired with polyester lol.. i saw it all.

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Wow, that is bad! and unsafe!!! Ours isn't that bad haha

[@hoedemakerbart]

@@yorkshirecarrestoration yeah.. the most common thing i saw was pop riveted plate over holes in the floor. Also a chassis that was held together from breaking with a piece of angle iron profile

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Wow, taking botch repairs to a whole new level!

[@dd1309]

Master Class Patience and Pursuit of Excellence!

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

I'm determined to finish it :) Thanks so much

[@aronnora7238]

Nice work! What weld thru primer are you using?

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Upol

[@thefreedomguyuk]

Amazing. Anyone sane would have walked away long ago. I respect your madness. 😎😎

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Haha it is madness!!! Thank you!

[@DanPopeko]

WOW, this Datsun is going to be worth a Million dollars when you finish it. I just love following how you make the parts to fix it.

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Thanks so much! We really appreciate it!

[@bobspeller2225]

Surely. it only needed a good use of T-Cut and a polish!!!!! Well what a job you have there can't wait to see how you get on. all the best Bob

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

That should do the trick!!! Don't think there will be anything left haha. We are looking forward to getting it done:). Cheers Bob!

[@starrpuruto588]

Ryan, mate you're a champ you and the other lads, hard to focus when I can't stop laughing, if you guys get bored sharing you awesome skills get into comedy, thanks for the knowledge.

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Thanks so much for the very kind comment Starr! Glad you enjoyed it! And really glad to make you laugh 😃 thanks for watching!

[@Sestorema]

Your job on that car, is the best I've never seen in my entire life 👍🙂

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Wow thanks so much! We really appreciate that!! :) Love this comment!

[@NotMarkKnopfler]

Holy mother of God! Just sweep it into a bin bag and chuck it in the skip!!!

[@lindacarter5531]

Hi Ryan another enjoyable Sunday video we can’t believe how bad that Datsun is it makes us feel sick watching never mind having to do the job, I’m sure you’re up for the challenge you’ve obviously inherited Steve’s skills & sense of humor you’ll get there & we’ll be with you all the way well done Ryan 👍😀

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Hi Linda! Thanks so much. It really is bad isn't it, but its nothing we cant handle :) We are looking forward to getting this beck on the road! Thanks so much for following and supporting us :)

[@conormcsorley5912]

Fair dues. Anyone else would have given up on it ages ago. I’m restoring a Citroen 2cv van at the minute, so familiar with tinworm but serving my apprenticeship (very badly) in patching and welding.

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Thanks so much! Good luck on the 2CV van! hope we can help with these videos!

[@1dogMrTheno]

Watching you working on the 911 Steve. Putting the sill and floor pan on, you make it look easy pal all them years working with rust as paid off big time! Young Ryan to you must be proud of him? The work on the 911 I watch with great interest because of the mess it was in! I watched Ryan on the 260z another wreck earlier your business is doing a good job making these old cars new again! Come 2030 when they won’t be allowed on the roads you will still be busy I might not be around good luck to the business and all those that work in your shop and I will keep watching!!!

[@staggersspecial4288]

It's quite complimentary you refering to it as a car... I was thinking it was a mere carcass!

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Haha!! your right!

[@davidmckinney6577]

Hello 👋 Ryan I have full confidence that you guys can fix it because you are the best that looks like my jaguar it has that much rust

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Thank you so much! We got this no problem :) Oh wow, your Jag must be bad!

[@garyholland5642]

Whatever deal you done with mat it has worked in your favour because I subscribed and this is my 3rd yorkshire vid in a row....

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Legend, thank you so much Gary :) we really do appreciate it!!

[@garyholland5642]

I didn't actually get to the point that you guys have great presence like MCM or WD... Glad I've found something else great to watch and even better the fact you guys are doing it properly. Keep up the good work I will spread the word.

[@anemone104]

The backing track says it all: "Run away, run away'". Strip out the parts and crush the rest, it's not worth your time and expertise. It's not just crispy, parts have turned to powder. Entertaining watch though.

[@Ragnar8504]

They've repaired so much on this car they're well past the point of no return. The entire offside and most of the engine bay area are done. Since they're creating most of the panels themselves it's not even really a matter of money, just time and energy.

[@anemone104]

@@Ragnar8504 Yeah, it's a dilemma, isn't it? Been there myself, but on my own restorations of motorcycles rather than cars - been way past the point of 'economically sustainable' so just as well that I wasn't paying myself.

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

I should have run away from it haha, but no, I'm determined to get it back on the road no matter how bad it is. Yes, a lot of rust powder! But we will make it nice and shiny in no time :) Thanks!

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

@Ragnar8504 Thanks!

[@TheOldBoyRacer]

Ok! I am here for my weekly horror, but that floor pan was too much for me! :) :) :)

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Haha i warned you :D Its bad isn't it! I was just lost for words!

[@robundjacq]

Love wathching you guys .Cant wait for the next part.

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Thanks so much Robert!

[@carswithcrackers]

Do you think the 280zx is going to be better or worse, or just fewer layers?

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

It will be better, it has to be haha! The 280zx has been sat outside for years so hopefully doesn't have layers patched on!

[@samperras]

Can you still buy the replacement panels for this car

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

A couple yes, not all of them though

[@colinritchie1757]

Even Roco is looking depressed this week, and it's hardly surprising after what you just uncovered, a pile of rust pretending to be a 260 - man I thought it was bad before !

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

He is! He has seen some horrors let me tell you! There was just rust everywhere! The floor is rust stained now!! haha!

[@mix1806]

This beats all rust on my rs13, and gives me more hopes to weld and fix it better :)

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

This is bad isn't it haha! good luck with it :)

[@DustyMacsGarage]

Ryan!!!!! Bruh you had me laughing 😅 when you dumped your boot out, then threw the rusty floor pieces back at the car, then again when you got the new floor pan and threw it in the car and was like "fixed" 😂 😂 At some point tho. All the rust will be gone🎉 Enjoyed the video!! Little bit at a time, we will get them!!

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Haha there was just rust everywhere, just had to show the boot filled with Rotsun rust :D. There was just so much rust on the floor, that throwing the pieces back at it didn't really make much more of a mess. And unfortunately it didn't work when I threw the new floor pan in at the end. Somehow I though it would be fixed, but it isn't :( haha! Yep, at some point all the rust will be gone and we can get to mechanical stuff and prepping for paint! Long ways to go though. You will get to that point before me!

[@mattyc1970]

This brings back memories of the rot in my Merc 412d

[@nicholasviney5975]

That datsun was in good shape you're lucky you did not end up with a real rotbox. Fair play mate I hope your getting paid by the hour

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Its bad isn't it haha. And this is one of our cars :D

[@aleksandrkukharev5777]

Great job!💯💥

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Thanks 🔥

[@Sergey_Gulyakov]

You have a good videos. I like this, thank you!

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

thank you :)

[@yuris6125]

So, multi-layered floorboards and chassis rails weren't designed like that from the factory and are the result of a previous restoration?

[@Ragnar8504]

Absolutely. The original part started rotting and no one bothered cutting anything out, just plated over the top to get the car through another MOT. And by the looks of it they just grabbed some flat sheet and hammered it around the part they wanted to repair rather than shaped the piece on the bench.

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

They are indeed a result of a previous repair. You can see the bad welds and this side was a lot different to the other side (the other side didn't have 2 layers of chassis rail!) And yes, Ragnar is completely correct

[@TheScubapez376]

If you add aluminium to all that rust, you may inadvertently make Thermite. That may be a fitting result for this car!! TBH Ryan, yours and Rocco’s dedication to sorting this car out is phenomenal. Hats off to you Sir, Well Done. I don’t think they actually repaired the car, they just welded over it to hide the problem.

[@patrickhostler5939]

This is turning into Triggers Broom!!!😂

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

It really is!

[@stuartshutt4118]

The question is would you have started it if you’d known what a disaster it was going to turn out to be? It’s going to be interesting to see you fabricate new cross members for the floor especially the one that appeared to carry the seat mountings. Are you going to brace it before you go any further with that sill repair as I can imagine the shell distorting if you take much more out….

[@joescully566]

My thoughts entirely stu. You would have thought if you knew how bad it was, it would have been scrapped. The good thing is no guilt for taking the restomod route, because it would be crushed by the majority of us.

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Yes, we would have done. I wont give up on this project and no matter how bad it gets, we will still continue. Both of them seat mounting cross members will be good as new once I've finished with them. And yes, i have already filmed half of the next video, and I have put some bracing across from the tunnel to the top of the sill. Thanks!

[@dra911]

At this point, is it even possible to keep any reliable reference points in the restore process? It seems more like making a car from scratch. Fascinating to watch you work through this...

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

The other side wasn't as bad so we can use that as a reference. It certainly feels like I'm building it from the ground up! Thanks

[@billgaytes6845]

Certainly that floor was a bit crispy but I can't see that you welded in any bracing before you cut it all out. How do you know that the shell does no distort and the doors don't line up anymore ?

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

The bracing gets welded in the next Datsun video. There is very little chance of distortion as in front and behind the removed panel is still intact. We will ensure that the door fits before welding the new panel in as we still have more to cut out. Thanks

[@leemee88]

Keep up the good work Ryan.Patience of a saint 😂

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Thank you so much!

[@Jan_Seidel]

The lyrics of the music matches the scenario: "We don't we run away? To another place, far away." 😁

[@garypoulton7311]

This a classic case of, if you knew it was so bad, you would never have started. Just finished an XJ6 that was a heck of a lot t worse than I thought, and I know my cars.

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

We would have continued it yes. No matter how bad it is!

[@gabrielcharles1178]

I think you decided to mount a 260Z powder kit 😂 ! It should be the new name of that Datsun : Dust Datsun ! Resurrection means something to me now 😂 ! One sure thing : in comparison to what it was, it’s going to be a lightweight version ! Between the doubled metal layers and the tons of filler, how much weight ?? Keep the faith, Ryan ! 😂

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Haha the Dust Datsun. Love it! Its almost like I'm building a brand new car from scratch! And yes!!! Its definitely going to be very light weight compared!!! We have saved at least 100kg! We should have weighed it before and after! Thanks!

[@neilbarnes3557]

There's a current 'software of the month' called Rust... I had no idea you were such an enthusiast, Ryan! p.s. really looking forward to see the new floor, chassis rail, and side rails going in.

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Haha, I have to be to get through this disaster! We are looking forward to getting the shiny stuff welded in :)

[@dobygillis3105]

Frankenstein's Datsun 260.Zombie. I can't wait till she's 'ALIVE' Thank you Master! You're welcome Igor. 😁

[@UlfWolf_Skater]

Despite of all this desaster, I really like your sense of humour. I would have given up a lot earlier and throw a match in the car. 🔥 but its always entertaining.😂

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Thank you so much! I appreciate that! We will get it finished one way or the other!

[@jackbrown6913]

Mate, I commend you on your perserverance. Just a pity its a 2+2 body

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Thanks so much! And yes :D But its ok :)

[@ToreDL87]

Rusticle 260Z. I'd say buy replacement floorpans (they're available) but you've got all the tools to make them yourself anyway. Honestly I think a sandblaster will save you a lot more time and you won't be contaminating the steel with rust stuck to the grinding disc/wire wheel.

[@24zer0nd]

Wow that sill is bad, my personal disaster datsun had similar layer of bad in the foot well only. I pulled the entire floor plan, minus the tunel but was able to leave all seat cross members.

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Yep, the sill is just about gone! Good thing that yours was only on the floor! A did try to just take the floor out and leave the cross members but the sills were just too bad!

[@TheDaf95xf]

The Datsun disaster is a fantastic project and so funny watching you cut out all that rust 🤣

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Thanks so much!! :) hopefully it gets better from here? maybe?

[@scaleartsg]

its going to be a beauty at the end for sure!

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

It will definitely be :)

[@bishbosh1808]

Keep going Ryan ✊️

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

We are getting there slowly! :)

[@claireparkinson2044]

Wow that is bad but I'm sure you will get it done❤

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Thank you Claire :) I appreciate that! I will get it done :)

[@DoktorJeep]

Yep. I went through this.

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Still giving me nighmares!

[@gary6361]

Alright, place your bets on how much “original” metal will be left when the Datsun is finished. I’m wagering 25%…..

[@Ragnar8504]

I was thinking "25-30%" earlier.

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

25% Seems accurate! haha!

[@1dogMrTheno]

A short one the tat you have on your right forearm Steve does it make it BIONIC?

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

I was hoping it would :)

[@curtraaymakers6777]

I think you need a bottle of rust-stopper😂, and something for your nerves😆😁

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

You are right :D

[@Sergey_Gulyakov]

What year this car?)

[@landonmarx4753]

Well..that was a mess. Hope the new pan and rails go in smoothly...then you'll be 80% half way done!!

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

What a mess indeed. And yes, hopefully they do! We need to fix the inner sill first though. We are getting there!

[@vorperaxeses3187]

I cannot wait to see this car finished

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

We are looking forward to it too :)

[@vorperaxeses3187]

@Yorkshire Car Restoration it is bit of a marathon, but so worth it in the end, plus all the yt views!

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

It is indeed a marathon, but we will get there slowly but surely!

[@stefan-vasileionita2510]

It’s was working! Or it was abandoned?

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

It was off the road for a good while

[@thedecliningcyclist3321]

Was there a date on the newspaper?

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Unfortunately not :(

[@hermannwissemberg9192]

Hi, Fortunately the rust was there to hold the sheet... I understand better now, how Datsun became Nissan, all that remained was dust... Courage for the next!

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Dustsun 260z. There was just rust everywhere! I was lost for words!

[@Paul_Wright]

Well that was erm very short! But the carnage was epic nice to see a quality repair at the end pmsl😂

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Thanks for stopping by Paul! And it was a shorter one yes, we do need longer vids :). Glad you enjoyed the repair at the end:)

[@davidbeaumont4455]

It's remarkable that this car "rolled" into the shop without collapsing into itself 😢

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

It is! It must be a big relief on the suspension now that a lot of weight has been taken out of the car!

[@markfoster7564]

That is wretched! 😮

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Bad isn't it!!! haha

[@MyBlueZed]

8:22 No I’m here to see skilled fabrication and a classic car brought back from the brink. The histrionics is getting a little overdone TBH. We get that it’s bad. Cheers! ❤🇦🇺

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

0 histrionics = a more boring video. I was just lost for words at how bad it was! Haha thanks for watching and commenting

[@MyBlueZed]

@@yorkshirecarrestoration We know it’s bad and you’ve made that clear. Now show us miracles! ❤️🇦🇺🤣

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Miracles on the way :)

[@basfinnis]

If you just painted the whole car in a rust colour you'd not be far off. Amazing job that you've nearly rebuilt the car 😜 Great job 👌

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

That sounds like a good idea :D And yes, 95% will be hand fabricated by us! haha Thanks!

[@chwilhogyn]

Disaster Datsun, automobile, A car barely complete. “Ryan, you can rebuild it. You have the technology. You have the capability to make the first Wonderryan Datsun. Disaster Datsun will be that car. Better than it was before. Better…stronger…rust free.”

[@szaka9395]

Im glad that i didnt buy one, the amount of work required on these is unreal.

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Yep, This one must have been stored at the bottom of the sea

[@davefrench3608]

Just when you think it can’t get any worse……….

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

It definitely got worse! haha! It was grim!

[@bryangrimshaw5607]

i mean the question everyone wants to know is it really worth it and how much is this costing? any car with hidden repairs can never be rust protected properly so is it just going to rust again in 5 years. i'm glad we don't salt our roads.

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

lots of hidden repairs, but will be worth it in the end

[@TheScubapez376]

I honestly don’t know your line.. That is that the amount of work required is Beyond Economic Repair & that materials and man-hours are a higher costing than the return of the sale of the car. OR there is no line, it’s about returning the car to its former glory and about the car itself. The satisfaction of getting a disaster passed its MOT and making it last for another 20+ years.

[@Mick727]

Must have my daily fix of rust yes this is rustopia

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Welcome! Haha. Its bad isn't it!

[@halldorra]

How did this mess pass MOT?

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Good question!

[@dutchcuda]

sjeesh... you`re a brave man...lol 👍👍

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Haha thanks :)

[@chrisneillcrn]

What's left of the original car, 5%? If you had known at the start how bad it would be would you have bothered?

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

5% Seems accurate. And yes, no matter how bad it is, we would have always continued :D

[@dennisjump8655]

Is anyone else finding this insipid music annoying? An electronic voice repeating the same phrase over and over... UGH. I have to turn the volume off through most of the videos. I'm really interested in following this build, but... I'd rather hear the grinding and the metalwork than this canned electronic crap.

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Sorry that you don't enjoy the music. Many do and many ask for the name of the songs. We have tried no music but got a lot of comments saying the monotone noises of grinding etc were annoying. Thanks for watching though.

[@dennisjump8655]

@@yorkshirecarrestoration I'll just keep turning the volume off then. I do enjoy your work and want to see this restoration as you progress.

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Thanks for watching and following along! We do appreciate it!

[@p.istaker8862]

Is that an S800 in front of the Suzuki ?

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Indeed it is :) That will be on the channel once the Suzuki is done (hopefully) :)

[@motoramavlog]

Saved the best for last😅

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Haha yes! We still have the sill, rear arch and rear panel to sort yet :)

[@johnmcphee2201]

just think how much faster this car will be without all the extra metal.

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

it will add at least 35 BHP to the car!!! It will certainly be a lot lighter!

[@charlesboya]

These guys are car artists.

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Thank you!! :)

[@russthebiker]

Proper Yorkshire grit, I would have cut the bastard thing up with a skill saw , lobbed it in a skip and looked for a better one stateside

[@federicoprice2687]

....and I thought that open heart surgery was intricate....!! 👏 👏 👏

[@hoedemakerbart]

😂keep cutting. Previous owner (s) did more bad than good with all those patches over existing rust only trapping the moisture

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Yep, just trapped moisture and made it 10x worse! We will get there though slowly but surely!

[@hoedemakerbart]

@@yorkshirecarrestoration will be a solid z again when you are done

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

It will indeed! We are looking forward to it!

[@Tommy_Poole]

Have you ever thought of changing your name to Percy? Yes I think that we should start calling you Percy Verence. Have you realised that there is currently metal on the Titanic that’s in better condition than your Datsun?

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

haha yess go for it!!! And yes! I can believe it!

[@georgeclements2742]

If you can make a decent looking and safe car out of this load of oxide then almost anything is possible. How many replacement panels do you have, or are available, and how much are you going to have to fabricate from scratch ? There's not a lot there to use as patterns is there.

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Correct! We are trying to show that anything is indeed possible! We have a couple replacement panels but most of it has/ will be done by hand fabbing mew panels. but there isn't must to go off no

[@georgeclements2742]

@@yorkshirecarrestoration You'll have to buy another one for reference 😂

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Haha :D

[@Ragnar8504]

Let me guess. Someone stuffed newspaper into rot holes and filler on top to make the holes disappear?

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

That's what we think yes

[@janskeet1382]

“Lovingly ❤” ………….

[@geddonmeansome9834]

This can't be worth doing.

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Still gonna do it :)

[@barrypowell5108]

Ryan I feel ure pain I've working on a e type jaguar which is like puff pastry and the welding looks bird s##t .why do people do this?

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Ahh nice! An e type :) it's crazy isn't it. Puff pastry describes it perfectly!! And why on earth do people do it I have bo idea!!

[@barrypowell5108]

@@yorkshirecarrestoration I used to like e types this is the third one I've welded i won't be doing another.

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Fair play to you, we had one in recently no welding work needed though

[@robsmith2114]

Admire your persistence but there isn’t much of the original car left

[@heiligerm]

Better he buys another and better Datsun arround 25-30.000€. These is an endless story.

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

An endless story which will end next year when it is on the road :) We are showing that nothing is impossible