Video #31 - I BLAME CHIP FOOSE FOR THIS!!! Datsun 260Z Rebuild

[humvee600]

sooo who owns this 260z?

[l1ndam1ll3r]

@humvee600 The boy!!! He's paid for everything except for the interior which were Christmas gifts from us. Dad puts in the time. Not much progress has been made recently as dad had some minor surgery and hasn't been able to lift anything over 5 pounds, and the boy started back in University for his bio/chem degree, and has a very hectic semester. They're both itching to get back to work. Will post the next video as soon as I get one. I think the dash assembly is up next.

[MrSawyerLarkin]

any updates? i've watched every vid and its been a great guide to restoration on both my Z's.

[ryosvet]

cant wait to see the finished car!!!!

[kewkid69]

WE NEED A NEW VIDEO! :P i love this whole series

[Swiftstar2]

I love watching your family rebuild videos. Its weird, but I really enjoy watching a functioning family do things together.lol. Anywhoo. I cant wait to see this car finished. You guys have out soo much work into it. Really looking forward to the finished product :)

[podcaster100]

Just watched all the videos up to now, great stuff I love the idea of getting something thats a wreck and taking the time to freshen up everything special the engine that looked so freking clean when it was showed off in one of the other videos, great stuff again cant wait till the next one.

[MAScarss]

Dope ass familly u got exspecailly ur mom. Rock on. Juz finish ur vids keep up ya awesome wrk.

[MuertoBrat]

watched the whole thing already! great vlog! when is a new one coming up?

[coozy100]

WHENS THE NEXT ONE O.O

[AlchemistLair]

Ditto!! I just sat through all 31 episodes (minus the first one - I couldn't find that one) and I loved the work you all are doing! I'm doing a restoration on a '66 GTO and you have just given me a ton of inspiration.

[Dibs03]

Well I just finished watching what appears to be 31 videos on your project and I must say you two look like ya'll are havinga blast with this project. I own a body shop and what I think is so great about this project is that the two of you and of course your mom being your DOP(director of photography) have shown so many people that you don't have to have a lavish shop or years of experience to do something like this...just a lot time and desire! Looks great keep it up.

[MONTANA1960JERRY]

I need more vids guys get back to work

[DJKosmo85]

great work and great cars, props to your husband and son. but it's not just the cars that are great, it's great to see that your husband and son enjoy quality time together doing something they like to do. it's like a kodak moment put on youtube. i had moments like these with my dad too, oh the memories lol! keep up the great work, can't wait to see the finished product.

[carkid617]

anymore videos?

[Tice0105]

I wish my wife were involved this much in my car. Keep up the great work guys!

[Tice0105]

I wish my wife were involved this much in my car. Keep up the great work guys!

[olskillywilly]

you should see my ma61 supra project ..... that will never be done because i keep adding parts hope my info on rockys auto helps yall..

[olskillywilly]

heres a tip go look up rockys auto they have everything z ...hope this helps out on your build

[enwordsand]

You guys should make the side markers flush with the car! take em out and weld in some metal!!!!!!!

[tmux]

Just saw from videos 1 to this. Im loving the build guys!

[datsuntravis]

I'm really surprised how well that headlight cleaner worked on the chrome! I've used all sorts of metal polishes and it wouldn't work nearly as well.

[Dusterslant6]

hurry i want to see her when she is done :)

[NiklasBJ]

Need more off this. Love the old z's, to bad they are so expensive here in Norway. What did the car cost, and how much have you put in to it, parts and work-hours. Great work, cant wait for it to be painted and on the road.

[xAgent0]

looking good! keep it up!

[poussin1]

is IT hard to remove the chrome trim around the door and whinshield, when my 280z will be out of storage i will put some video,hope you will like it , i had forget the IT

[tybryant]

wish this was my family!



[powwying]

keep it up!

[nortahn]

i can't believe i just spent my past hour watching this build blog. beauty project- can't wait to see the end result.

[poussin1]

i have just put my first video of my 280z,quality is bad it was took in october with my cellphone

[leunaticable]

Great series of vids. I used to own a 260z many years ago, they are the best looking cars from the 70s and certainly the most stylish that Datsun (Nissan) has produced. Nice work.

[poussin1]

is hard to remove the chrome trim around the door and whinshield, when my 280z will be out of storage i will put some video,hope you will like it

[harlest71]

Great work! Keep it up.I'm at the same stage on my 260z and I have some questions about the work you did in this video which was FANTASTIC! by the way.

1- Exactly what headlight recovery kit did you use and where did you buy it?

2- Did you use a bench style buffing wheel to buff the stainless trim?

3- Did you use the headlight recovery kit to buff the stainless trim?

Thanks.

Keep the videos coming!

[l1ndam1ll3r]

@harlest71 Hey...they used Maguires Headlight Restoration Kit, available from any local auto store, and they picked up a $20 bench buffer from Harbor Freight and Tools (they have online store). For the stainless trim, they hit it with a 200 grit sandpaper and then a 1200 grit sandpaper, and followed it up with the same buffing wheel!! Glad you're enjoying the vids.

[96infinitii30]

amazing videos . a joy to know these amazing cars are being saved.

[kimgulle]

I love these videos. :)

[heymisterderp]

What stresses me out about a long project like this, and getting something so completely disassembled as you guys have, is remembering how to put it all back together again. I suppose it's largely based on skill, and a lot of "sense" that I might not have due to my lack of experience. I can't fabricate new parts or do metal working or a lot of what you all are doing here, but still, even though you guys know what you're doing, I wonder if there's any "project anxiety" like I'm talking about.

[l1ndam1ll3r]

@heymisterderp At first, it totally stressed me (Mom) out!!!! But as time is going on, and I'm seeing how slow and careful they are, I'm feeling pretty good about it. What the viewers dont see is the still camera that's taking pictures of the old parts before they come off, as they come off, and after they're cleaned. Then they're labelled and stored away. Dad has this uncanny mechanical accumen and the boy is very analytical, so the two of them are great problem solvers. Thx for watching!

[DatsunDave07]

PLEASE tell me you guys are gonna have it done for the Zcar Nationals at Motorsport at the end of April..... I'll do my damndest to finish mine as well and we'll meet ya there. You have my email on page 6 of the DZ-Start manual, feel free to write me anytime. Let us know if you're going. If I can't finish my 260Z by then, We'll just take the 70' 240Z down. it's only 1200 miles away.. HAHAHA. By the way, the wife says "I totally feel for her, I know the situation all too well" she loves noise!!

[l1ndam1ll3r]

@DatsunDave07 *laughs* They're TRYING, but they don't want to rush and make mistakes. They go to the show every year, so even if the car isn't ready, they'll definitely be there.