Full Sill Replacement On The DISASTER Datsun 260z Classic Car

In this episode of the Disaster Datsun Restoration we set on with getting that full handmade sill panel welded in. We test fit the doors to check the gap situation. Spoiler: the doors are rotten! the gaps are decent to providing the complete bad shape of the doors. and the other side which we haven't replaced it worse that the side we have replaced! it is slowly coming together but we still have so much work ahead of us!
Click here for the previous video where we make this huge sill panel: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5q1noiJp6Zrd8k
Hope you enjoy the video!

[@blackstock35]

This is real craftmanship!

[@eddewilde1963]

Some say that what you do here is art. I think it's magic. Ordinary mortals cannot imagine that what you are doing with a piece of sheet metal is possible.

[@keithladd2365]

Well done Ryan from Adelaide Australia. I have been cativated by hy your patience and skill working on this disaster Datsun. Brilliant and skills not always passed onto the next generation of auto repairers as you have discovered on this project. Thanks for the videos.

[@paulluggar5964]

I have to adjust my lie in schedule to cover Saturday mornings now! Dispatch this rust bucket and serve up some Sprout! 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 😁

[@TheDaf95xf]

Ryan you’re an absolute genius 👍🏻

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Thank you so much!!!!!

[@colinritchie1757]

Looks like the beginning of the end of the Disaster Datsun story , a lot of very impressive fettling on display getting all the pieces lined up - brilliant work

[@georgeclements2742]

It may seem like a heresy but I will be almost sorry when the Disaster Datsun is finished as the series is so instructional. I'm not surprised that it's difficult to get good alignment of the doors as they are such a size and any wear or distortion on the hinges would throw things out of whack even if the doors were perfect. Thanks for another enjoyable video.

[@ronleeks3668]

Wow amazing work 👍 I like when you compared the doors for clearance and adjusted if necessary that is perfection

[@deanmarskell1518]

Great video Ryan slowly but surely your transforming the Datsun in to an incredible restoration well done great channel and outstanding craftsmanship ♥️👍

[@jonathanluce9130]

Awesome work, I can't help but wonder what percentage of the original car will be left at the end of this project.

[@leofabbro456]

nice to see news from my all times favourite "reasonable" car, just after the RA28 Celica (because i had one)

[@YootubeUK]

Damn it's been a lot of work so far, still it looks like you're past most of the worst or will be once the rear arches are on. If there's a shortage of MIG wire we know where it's all gone!

[@mikeafa1]

Well done Ryan, we know there is a ton of work, hours, and brain power to make that sill happen. The videos are just a summary. If you think it will take a few day to do, make it a week or so. Ask me how I know.

[@lindacarter5531]

Well done Ryan patients will be rewarded 🤣👍

[@patrickcollins5378]

Just found you guys and binged the whole Datsun odyssey in one sitting, absolutely amazing work! Two things popped out at me: 1. That windowsill song gets old after 9 hours, and 2. With the sheer amount of manhours already invested in the Datsun, how is it economically viable? I mean, your work is exemplary, but surely there’s a roof limit on how much money you can get for even a mint example of the Z…

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

Thank you for watching! It's definitely a testing car, but we will get it sorted, no problem at all, we love the challenge! Hope you are enjoying the series 😀 Sorry about the music, but its very difficult to choose royalty free music to fit the style of our videos. Once again thanks so much for your support!!!

[@patrickcollins5378]

@@yorkshirecarrestoration I really am enjoying the series- and honestly the music is great- if anything it's my fault for watching all the episodes in one sitting! You guys are fantastic, absolutely no need to 'splain yourselves to the likes of me!

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

@@patrickcollins5378 Thank you so much. Your support is very much appreciated!!

[@d684dMAG]

Wow what a project! 😮😢 Caught a few videos now, you do real nice work! Nice panel fab!

[@GeorgeEI7KO]

Brilliant as always. Regards from Ireland.

[@peteveen4855]

G'day Ryan, looking better mate , the hinges on the door are probably well worn, i'd be having a good look at them first and if you have to, a shim under the hinge will bring the bottom of the door out a little.

[@DavidDeLuge]

God tier fabrication skills. 👏🏻

[@paulbingham8921]

saw a 260z on the road today in north wales it was gold absolutely immaculate its nice to think there will be another one on the road soon keep up the good work

[@RebuildingScotland]

According to DVLA, there are only 91 260Zs still on the road!

[@fishbonestephen]

Great content, excellent music!...a real pleasure to watch. What a job, phenomenal...😃😃😃

[@bigbird2100]

Great video 👍I think the car has had numerous repairs to the doors and other panels and I would fit and adjust until good,keep up the good work 😊

[@TheNorthernmunky]

Young lad doe’s awesome work! Tons of skills!!!

[@smavtmb2196]

Amazing job as usual 👍 I really love the effort you are putting in to protect the new rocker/sill panel metal from future rust.

[@richardmitchell2274]

The good bits are starting to out weigh the rusty bits now,your getting there amazing work on that sill 🇬🇧❤️👍

[@garrettlowell7637]

Slowly moving from “Disaster Datsun” to “Darling Datsun”. Looking good.

[@spiremotoring5728]

As always, great work. I do wonder why you don't invest in a spot welder, it would pay for itself in no time!

[@kennethhansebraten5507]

Always a pleasure watching you guys 😁 thanks.

[@davidmckinney6577]

Hello 👋 good friend Ryan you have created another masterpiece again buddy it's a delight to watch you work you are so blessed with skills you sure know what you are doing my friend I look forward for the next episode of the BMW tomorrow I love that chassis rail you made for it I still believe it belongs in a museum it's a true work of art 🎨 you and Steve are geniuses..take care buddy.

[@julianlangdon3456]

The OS sill is good !!! Wow

[@davefrench3608]

Fabulous attention to detail

[@alexanderzaretsky823]

Дзякуй за працу, Райан

[@garymucher4082]

I realize you are replacing tons of rusted out metal parts, but if that is what it takes, I say go for it. I would much rather see new metal than some fiberglass matt to rebuild the vehicle. Keep the videos coming, I'll be watching!

[@danijelcar5184]

That left Sill fits nice great work😎👍

[@deebee3901]

Mate you're doing a great job. I still am very worried about those Frankenstein pieces welded underneath the top of the front guards? Are you going to remove them to see what lies underneath?

[@rosewood1]

Love your work it's fantastic. I have an Austin Atlantic convertible which requires new sills. I was wondering why you didn't put the Datsun on a rotisserie? I sure there must have been a reason. I was planning to weld in substantial bracing and cross bracing before I remove the body from the chassis. Cheers

[@rhodesm6683]

Love your work guys👍I lived in Japan back in the 80's. I owned 2 Fairlady "Z" Coupes. I could never get past how long a 2+2 looks. The back seats are not useable for anything other than a gym bag. I know when you are finished, it's going to look perfect, but is there a market for these 2+2's in Great Britain? Cheers from Guam USA🏝️

[@tomchamberlain4329]

Not an expert but definitely looking forward to seeing what the issue is with the door fitment and gaps. Could be worn hinges I guess

[@chrisgregory2269]

Professional job well done get the big bird washed 😂

[@jimmypratt6450]

From memory the gaps on the the doors were never good and if you get them 85% there a good bodyman will get them straight with a bit off bog . Gaps are my thing because i'm old skool but you can chase your tail trying too get them right when initially they were'nt that great to begin with but crack on your doing a brilliant job 👍

[@ivansts4265]

Do you paint with epoxy without hardener?

[@Jake-lf6hk]

Yas finally got a holepunch 👍

[@christopherwright1795]

Fantastic job

[@neilbarnes3557]

To be fair, you're going to be rebuilding the bottom of both of those doors, right? That'll be why Rocco's looking happy!

[@pauldixon3677]

Lots of hard graft gone into this rust bucket. Shame, panels and doors have had work done in the past. Thing is ......how far do you go? Great vid and work. Well done.

[@neilhardwick1376]

Brilliant work. What are you going to do with the car when you have finished it? 😊

[@sishabadab6570]

Who likes watching these sat on the shitter. ? #heaven

[@davidsstfarrelltighe]

Great work lads very Tidy can I ask is that a brush on primer your putting into the cavitys or what is it ? If you don't mind Me asking

[@aprildangelo7457]

Great bit of fabrication work, taking shape should be a lot lighter after cutting out the layers of over plating over the years.

[@Mk6Escort-RS2000]

What spectral is that you use? Is it two pac ? Have to do the same on my RS2000 when I get to that point.

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

I'm just filming your escort RS2000 atm :) we will be using 2k spray on zink primer for your car to match what is already on there :)

[@vincentwilson7311]

What do you recommend to spray underneath my vans to protect from rust starting

[@MyBlueZed]

11:10 Oh I remember just how long those doors were. Weigh a ton?

[@ChrisHealey-q2i]

This heaps turned into Triggers broom.

[@jimmielmholt]

Why do you always make double holes for spot welding?

[@ferjarvis2841]

What paint did you use on the inside of the sill?

[@Roboticgladiator]

What's the grey goop your painting on the inside of the panels? (Name?)

[@ianalderton6683]

spot on ; )

[@MyBlueZed]

Could you please provide the details of the music you use?

[@alexandrtverdokhleb6112]

👍

[@OlegPetmanson]

👍👍👍

[@bernierezny8156]

Ever thought about acid dipping the body

[@drumtochtyglen]

It is always an issue joining up six separate sheet metal section and getting the alignment correct. You need eyes all over the place to do that. Not an easy job.

[@lennym1636]

I am wondering if it would have been easier to just build a new car lol 😁

[@SuperWayneyb]

🤘😎🤘

[@Takticals]

So can you tell me,is this car owned by YCR? You plan to fully restore this and sell for a profit?

[@amxen1]

Yes this car is a YCR owned car. you would not believe how much this car was. I dont think you could make a profit on the amount of time that has gone into this car

[@marzocchi705]

@@amxen1I’m sure the KZbin £££ make it more viable financially…

[@jessphuqette1716]

How much does a 'decent' Datsun Z cost in the U.K.? Just wondering...

[@keironastbury9399]

what music is playing and where can i get it????

[@jmqwert]

Good job! i like that the rebuild measurements almost comes from pictures of an identical car 😅. Did you rebuild the right side sill from scratch as well? Whats your estimate of how big a part of the car ends up being replaced? 80%? I guess that you pretty much at this stage, can improve the factory structral stiffness on lot off hidden areas? I mean, over years car design have improved quite a lot..😊

[@stat3540]

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[@stepawa]

Datsun should pay you for all the re-work on their car

[@yorkshirecarrestoration]

I agree!!!

[@eddybulich3309]

Who said you couldn't make a silk purse from a sows ear. These guys are doing just that.

[@rickwilliams1505]

Bet that door is full of filler

[@amaleabaish515]

"Promo SM" 🙋

[@johnmorrow7080]

Why double holes I have the same tool I spaced out the holes 2inchs apart , are you going replace the nasty old patches on the top of the inner wings ? Is the stuff you are painting on a primer or brush on sealer .

[@craigmorgan4676]

Gl with this beaut,well hopefully it'll b a beaut when u work ure magic on it!👌🦾🦾🦾