These videos are such a treat Jeff , like a nice meal and with a surprise sweet at the end to keep us happy The job satisfaction versus whacking a new door on - no contest I love all the intricate metal work as I did metalwork in high school ( can’t weld though) Sound was perfect 🙏🏴
I know it's a total pain, as i've been cursing spending 3-4 hrs making the smallest patch panels, and it feels like i'd be better off just buying a better panel, but the stubborn part of me wants to learn and fix, rather than pitch and pay. Keep up the hard work, it's REALLY inspiring. I get excited every time i see a new datsun video pop up :)
get some weld through primer and clean the area and spray the rear of the repair panels before installing them for good. You are spending a lot of time and doing really nice work but a few more cautious steps will ensure these repairs last a long long time.
Sometimes, when I watch your videos, I imagine that during all the sped-up parts, you are actually swearing your head off, and that's why there's no audio. I think you must have a vast toolbox of very high quality expletives, and the experience and motivation to use them well, and with extreme frequency. Can you tell us what your absolute favourites are? Perhaps you have a soft-spot for "Buggery Bollocks", or "Billions of Blue Blistering Barnacles"? Let us know!
And they are getting expensive. About 10 years back i was looking for a project Alfa with my brother (altough he wanted 912). Call it 30 year crisis or something and had 159 as daily back then. GTV:s were like 5k, but they were sold instantly and they didn't come often for sale. I almost bought 1982 GTV6, but it was rather expensive, the head had crack and it insanely rusty. There were more holes than metal due road salt. I pussied out then :/. My father is decent metal worker and uncle is engine wizard, but it was just too much. Now the prices are up the roof. Now I've been looking at series 1&2 XJ jags with sixes, however renovating our old house takes couple more years, so no time or funds untill that's been done. Thankfully motorcycles are cheap to tinker with :D.
Could they be 260Z doors? Some of those models had rubbing strips along the door which could account for the small holes..That is interesting that Yamaha supplied the first engine and it was rejected....not a good decision.....although for the US market maybe it was....
As far as I know, you can replace any or all of the removable panels on a car and it is classed as an original. Basically as long as the vin plate remains it is still original, but there has to be a line somewhere.
Hi Jeff, I’m renovating a 1970Round nose mini , I like what you are doing by the way 👍 with your plastic guards if not using self tapping screws what do you use ?
I know you enjoy working on this car, but I’m curious was there not a better Z car out there with not as much rust? Or was the rust found after you bought the car.....
These videos are such a treat Jeff , like a nice meal and with a surprise sweet at the end to keep us happy
The job satisfaction versus whacking a new door on - no contest
I love all the intricate metal work as I did metalwork in high school ( can’t weld though)
Sound was perfect 🙏🏴
Amazing metalwork, amazing patience.
i swear ,, whew,,
i dont have that type of patience,, i woulda bot me a new door
i'm happy he went through that for us tho
a comment that is about 6 years late , that 240Z is a rust bucket still , but I admire your enthusiasm .
Respect to the amount of patience that you have to make this perfect! Very good videos!
For a regular guy, much respect for the work. Stunning!
You patch panels are looking awesome!
Love this series - thanks for making these videos!
genuinely impressed by your metal work.
I would have thrown a bunch of things and bought 2 doors about 3 episodes ago...cheers to you actually doing the heavy lifting.
Thanks mate. It is rewarding seeing them come together, it is just really slow.
Nice work Jeff. You make it look so easy.
Great job Jeff.
Seeing you do this type of work makes my own projects seem less daunting.
I know it's a total pain, as i've been cursing spending 3-4 hrs making the smallest patch panels, and it feels like i'd be better off just buying a better panel, but the stubborn part of me wants to learn and fix, rather than pitch and pay. Keep up the hard work, it's REALLY inspiring. I get excited every time i see a new datsun video pop up :)
Thanks mate, I feel the same way.
That was Mrs.Jeff's best read yet! Your metalwork is pretty good, too ;)
Thanks mate.
Keep at it! Looks very tedious but you’ll be happy knowing it was done right !!
You, Sir,.....are a BEAST.
Great job on your patches, you're getting really good with them. Cheers.
I love watching your work. Skill, patience and beauty (the latter refers to Mrs Jeff) :)
love it! Thank you for recording and sharing your process
This channel is awesome. Thank you!
Dude, the new music is awesome!
Another crackin video Jeff, great stuff mate👍👍👍
Nice work as always, botched door frames are the worst !
get some weld through primer and clean the area and spray the rear of the repair panels before installing them for good. You are spending a lot of time and doing really nice work but a few more cautious steps will ensure these repairs last a long long time.
You are right, I have done that for a couple of the patches, but I keep forgetting to do it.
going to say the same, weld thru primer, then some cavity wax
Youre metal work is nothing short of amazing.
Magneto would have been impressed.. 🤣
Thanks mate.
Thanks 👍
Boy, you are really dedicated! The rust in the doors makes me fear how the rest of the body will look ...
I am pretty sure all of the bolt on panels are not from the same car, as the body looks very clean.
You the man, Stan! errrr... Jeff!
new heavier music is a treat Jeffery. much better
Haha, that sounds like a compliment from my mother. BTW it is actually JeffREy ;)
Sometimes, when I watch your videos, I imagine that during all the sped-up parts, you are actually swearing your head off, and that's why there's no audio. I think you must have a vast toolbox of very high quality expletives, and the experience and motivation to use them well, and with extreme frequency. Can you tell us what your absolute favourites are? Perhaps you have a soft-spot for "Buggery Bollocks", or "Billions of Blue Blistering Barnacles"? Let us know!
Haha, I save the expletives for the Fire Station generally. The high speed parts more cover up my terrible singing or whistling ;)
Stubby holder in the states is "koozie" lol
Remember to paint the inside of the door so the metal won't rust again!
Absolutely. The entire inside of the door will be coated before I finish.
Really nice bending job ;)
Fantastic CAD design :D.
You mentioned some Alfa waiting for restoration at another video. Some GTV (2000? 1750?) perhaps?
It is a 73 GTV 2000 that is very VERY rusty, so it will be one hell of a project.
And they are getting expensive. About 10 years back i was looking for a project Alfa with my brother (altough he wanted 912). Call it 30 year crisis or something and had 159 as daily back then. GTV:s were like 5k, but they were sold instantly and they didn't come often for sale. I almost bought 1982 GTV6, but it was rather expensive, the head had crack and it insanely rusty. There were more holes than metal due road salt. I pussied out then :/. My father is decent metal worker and uncle is engine wizard, but it was just too much.
Now the prices are up the roof. Now I've been looking at series 1&2 XJ jags with sixes, however renovating our old house takes couple more years, so no time or funds untill that's been done. Thankfully motorcycles are cheap to tinker with :D.
Could they be 260Z doors? Some of those models had rubbing strips along the door which could account for the small holes..That is interesting that Yamaha supplied the first engine and it was rejected....not a good decision.....although for the US market maybe it was....
That was the first I heard of it, so the 2000GT could have been the 240z. Although if it was it probably would have flopped like the 2000GT did.
If all the metal has been replaced at one time or another, is it still an original door? Great work!
As far as I know, you can replace any or all of the removable panels on a car and it is classed as an original. Basically as long as the vin plate remains it is still original, but there has to be a line somewhere.
Hi Jeff, I’m renovating a 1970Round nose mini , I like what you are doing by the way 👍 with your plastic guards if not using self tapping screws what do you use ?
My favourite things of course ;).
Rivnuts with pretty bolts.
How would you make a rounded bend? I tried with a pipe in the vise. Do you have another idea?
I know you enjoy working on this car, but I’m curious was there not a better Z car out there with not as much rust? Or was the rust found after you bought the car.....
Haha, that is a Unicorn you are talking about. They pretty much don't exist.
hows the 911 engine coming along?
Hey Mrs. Jeff, can you say C-Pillar again please?
Hahaha.
when you being that god at bending the metal you should have made it roughly 10cm longer he he
regards Sören
as alway keep up the good work
Only 10cm
Beer huggies
Not a fan of the music choice on this episode LOL. But keep up the great work.
Haha, I can never win. Most people have commented that this is much better...
Better gaps than Tesla
what type of solder do you use?
Never solder. Always mild steel MIG or TIG
@@HomeBuiltByJeff Thanks I'm looking at all the restoration of 240z I love that car, but in Mexico there are very few and they are very expensive.