Finally Painting the Car! Datsun 240Z Restoration (Part 5)

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In this video I'm continuing the restoration on my 1973 Datsun 240Z. In the last video the car was blasted, primed and also high build primer was applied.
After a few weeks of curing the high build primer it was time to start preparing the car for the final paint job. The complete car and all its parts were block sanded. To see low spots better a dry guide coat was applied. Sanding is needed until all low spots are gone, but you need to stop sanding once you reach bare metal. If there are still low spots after that, means it needs body filler. Sometimes also a few light hammer hits could also help. On all the spots with body filler and bare metal was epoxy primer applied. Doors, fenders, hood and tailgate looked still a bit rough after that step. That's why another coat of high build primer came on for the final fine sanding with 320 grit. After this step the paint had 2 months time to properly cure before the actual paint job. During that time I applied seam sealer and sealed all gaps and everything where water could get trapped. I also installed sound deadening on the inside of the car. It's extra made to be painted, this way I'm having it like it was original.
Right before the paint all surfaces were fine sanded with 400 grit. First the chassis was on the rotisserie to apply the undercoating. Then the car was painted underneath, inside and the engine bay. First one closed layer of the right grey shade was applied, after around 30 minutes 2-3 coats of base coat was applied. I choosed an original Datsun color: Datsun 920 Safari Gold. The color was adjusted a little bit to have more pop, the original one was a bit pale and too brownish. To finish the paint job, two nice coats of clear coat were applied. The car then came off the rotisserie to paint the outside. Once the chassis was done all the remaining parts were painted. For the rear panels, spoilers, grille and wheels I picked a nice anthracite called Daytona Grey. All these parts were covered by a matte clear coat. The dark parts fit very nice with the mustard yellow ones in my opinion, they have a very nice contrast.
This was such a big journey to come to this point and I'm very happy to finally have the car painted. It took 48 days of work for all the work you can see in that 13 minutes video.
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Комментарии : 8 тыс.

@mymechanics Месяц назад

This video seems like a quick and easy job, but I was working on the prep and paint for 48 days in the workshop. I'm very happy that this chapter with the body is now finally closed and I can move on with the other parts to get the car back together. Thank you so much for all your support! Without you this project would not be possible for me. If you would like to support my work more, you can join my Patreon at patreon.com/mymechanics To give you something back, I'm uploading daily vlogs out of the workshop to keep you updated.

@LongnPlay Месяц назад

🙏

@oss3007 Месяц назад

Amazing job!!! Hello from Russia

@Mr..Durden Месяц назад

столько работы проделал и в конце просто всё испортил,как можно было покрасить в такой ублюдский цвет,как буд то ребёнок обосрался

@parandersson6541 Месяц назад

@@Mr..Durden Its an original Datsun color

@jeanettejack2152 Месяц назад

Nobody, (with a sane mind) can watch this and say Quick OR Easy job!

@johnconnor5217 Месяц назад

You're the benchmark of restoration on RU-vid, can't wait for the final result

@StarlordStavanger Месяц назад

You’re a benchmark! In kindness!

@Alex-vq4pl Месяц назад

Je suis plutôt d'accord avec cette affirmation, mais c'est incroyable ce travail de précision et comme c'est propre ! Bravo à @mymechanics un vrai artiste dans son art de la restauration.

@mymechanics Месяц назад

Thank you very much :-)

@s0ulworm Месяц назад

Honestly, the process of this restoration is so satisfying that I wish I could watch another 100 episodes. 😍

@exbboi Месяц назад

After that amount of work putted in it will be a museum quality show peace! BTW: love the color!

@AdamSpanier Месяц назад

Possibly the best car series ever. Seriously. No talk, no music, no filler, no flashy cuts. Just pure, distilled content.

@Adiko Месяц назад

you'll find similar type of content (car series, no talk, no music, no filler, no flashy cuts, pure work of an artist) on TofuAutoWorks channel 👍

@MartinDohnal Месяц назад

Technically there was some filler in this part :)

@DS321o Месяц назад

this! nothing annoys me more than a sped up montage with techno music lol

@Farooq_Bhai_ Месяц назад

I hate any music... period

@hempev Месяц назад

But there *is* a fancy filler spoon.

@abeywarc 28 дней назад

this car will be the worlds most perfectly finished car ever - past, present, future - this guy is insanely talented!

@mymechanics 28 дней назад

Thank you very much :-)

@keem4927 Месяц назад

Who was also waiting for that notification for part 5 for the past couple of months😅

@Cupra317hp Месяц назад

Here. Me. Greetz from germany

@fen697 Месяц назад

Here. Woohooo.

@miesp61sleepytimegal Месяц назад

I was. Got it within 12 minutes!

@fen697 Месяц назад

Im. Going to watch two times

@homeroargento4101 Месяц назад

@andersjjensen Месяц назад

"This Datsun 240Z is crusty. I make a new one". Jokes aside: It is SUPER nice to see a body reconditioning and paint job that is actually done to the highest standards. It's just SOOOOO satisfying watching "I'll make it how your inner child remembers it, not how poorly they actually did it at the factory" unfold on my screen. Your hard work is truly appreciated. I can't even imagine the man-hours that went into masking, sanding and cleaning. Putting on the final coats of paint and clear is the smallest part of the job.

@systemBuilder Месяц назад

I am really into that inner child remembrance. I restore bicycles the way my inner child remembers it. That's the only answer!

@andersjjensen Месяц назад

@@systemBuilder An old bicycle with lush paint and all the chrome spit shined is also a sight to behold. As a child getting a new bicycle was a magical event. I still remember by first one. Sunburst yellow and chrome wheels....

@rogerdonizete3107 Месяц назад

Coisa linda 😍😍😍 esse Datsun

@mymechanics 16 дней назад

Glad to hear that, thank you very much

@Ugotsomemilk Месяц назад

Every other RU-vidr: Gets sponsored by mobile games or some self-help or food stuff. My mechanics: Gets sponsored by the companies that produce the materials needed for his restorations. Really nice video

@MarekLewandowski_EE Месяц назад

Generally if a company providing to the field of work the video is about sponsors the maker, it's an indication they are doing a very good job. Noone in the high-end manufacturers wants to be associated with botched jobs and hacks... Holds true for myMechanic, HandToolRescue and few others keeping their job ethics high!

@user-ur6be5dp2g Месяц назад

Какая фирма выпустила наждачную бумагу, грунт, краску? Я чего то не увидел

@mymechanics Месяц назад

Way to go! Keep it authentic :-)

@Barrillel Месяц назад

@@user-ur6be5dp2g (trusting autotranslate, forgive me if incorrect) Paint was in there, it's Glasurit, don't know about primer or sandpaper though.

@Camell513 16 дней назад

The color is a great choice!! Your modification to make it more saturated was done in great taste. cannot wait to see this ride finished!

@mymechanics 16 дней назад

You and me both!

@Ympulse1 Месяц назад

"Do you like the color?" Man, with the amount of work, effort, and attention to detail you've put into this thing, the color you chose is the right one.

@Meetbaw Месяц назад

was thinking the same thing, not too in your face like neon yellow bit more chill, I'd have a car that colour

@vidarvaggen Месяц назад

That color and that finish made me want to eat the car, it was so delishious.

@alexvives1335 Месяц назад

The Matte Daytona Grey really adds contrast.

@Vaitamanu Месяц назад

Il like too the very light blue the car had when just prepared for this video...

@DanKoning777 Месяц назад

As an observation vs criticism, I was thinking the opposite-why put all that time and effort into a car just to paint it "mustard yellow" when better options are available? jmo

@SuperTroy18 Месяц назад

A dust particle. In the clear coat. No one would’ve noticed. No one would’ve said a thing. It would’ve been a flawless restoration anyway. But HE knew. And HE wanted it truly flawless. This man is a master. An absolute master. Each new video impresses me even more than the last. Cannot wait to see the finished product.

@Alucard-gt1zf Месяц назад

Its on the boot lid, literally anybody walking close to it would be able to see that in the sun, yeah he made it flawless, but lets not try and make it seem like it was never going to be seen if he didnt fix that

@doublev8714 Месяц назад

It's just professionalism from the painter. He could also sand the entire car to remove any bit oforange-peel effect but this is a 3 weeks job so let's limit to dust inclusions.

@Alpi-yn5jk Месяц назад

After the paint job is finished, all painters do this process, they sand and polish the entire car, this is the normal procedure.

@SpotDeezNutz Месяц назад

Dust in paint. I make new car.

@mymechanics Месяц назад

It had a few dust particles actually. That's just normal, but also nothing wild as you can see in the video. When the car is fully assembled, it will all get sanded and polished to a mirror finish :-)

@xanoks1116 Месяц назад

I've said it before, but I'll say it again, after this man is done, this will be THE cleanest and most perfect Datsun in the world. A testament to engineering and human dedication to perfection.

@CaveSpiderRider Месяц назад

I'm conviced it's going to be in better condition at the end of this series than when it first rolled out of the Datsun factory.

@incognitotorpedo42 Месяц назад

This might already be the most famous 240Z in the world.

@diyrestore Месяц назад

He is a genius ❤

@mndlessdrwer Месяц назад

I'm looking forward to what he does to the interior when he gets there.

@CadillacDriver Месяц назад

Why do people keep saying this? You're all talking as if nut and bolt restorations have never been done before - or to this degree. It actually amazes me how silly people have been in the comment sections of this video, and past videos of the car. It doesn't take much to look around the internet at projects that have taken 240Z restorations to extreme heights and precision. People are getting all worked up for nothing new.

@ptmeagher 28 дней назад

Used to work in a collision shop that specialized in classic cars. I have over 10,000 hours of wet sanding under my belt. You Sir, are a mad lad! I love it!

@mymechanics 27 дней назад

Thanks, I'm glad you like it :-)

@redfields5070 26 дней назад

Is there any of it left?

@cloakedgt 25 дней назад

hey i need some guidance on my car if you can help that would be great, i painted it in a single stage metallic dark turquoise color called nocturne blue its the original color of my car 79 trans am, should i clear coat it? i was not going to as its just a cheap paint job and my 2nd as i messed up the first time lol, but do you wetsand than clear coat? there are some little impurities in the paint i think that clearing over that wouldnt be good, what grit would you recommend to wetsand in and what would i use to buff it? how should i wetsand it? on a block? and what pattern? crosshatch? i know single stage you have to be very careful so i dont want to disturb the flakes and mess it up as i put so much time and effort into it

@Ballistic_Turtle Месяц назад

This guy is the only restoration channel I've found that does everything the right way, every time. Please make more regular restoration videos again! We miss you!

@theblackswan84 Месяц назад

exactly, he does everything the right way, the best way. When i watch other restorers i always think "nah....you should have not done that that way", that's sloppy" with him instead is always amazement at the precision, the craftmanship, the attention to detail and consistency

@fjori1077 Месяц назад

He literally put my standards of video restoration to a whole new level. And there are barely other channels that make me excited to see a restoration video. I compare everything to this level of restoration.

@2Skinny Месяц назад

You obviously haven't seen Bad Obsession and project Binky. They do it even better.

@KimmyGuardado Месяц назад

Have a look at RRC Restorations, lovely work!

@mymechanics Месяц назад

Thanks, will do!

@jc5c515 Месяц назад

I think this is the first time I see someone using a scale to mix the body filler, precision taken to the highest level, as usual 👍

@ghezinho9049 Месяц назад

Also a scraper for removing the excess. Must be a lot less dusty than sandpaper

@user-ur6be5dp2g Месяц назад

Когда я работал в автосервисе всегда это делал на глаз)

@mymechanics Месяц назад

You mix the paint on the scale, why not also on the filler? 2% on the spot :-) Scraper works so good on the filler: no dust, it's faster and you don't take any surrounding paint off.

@poornachandra3447 27 дней назад

14-8-2024 watched Why did you do that very small video too much 😢

@darbyvogt Месяц назад

I was originally doubting the color decision but as soon as I saw it on the car I realized you clearly made the right choice.

@StarlordStavanger Месяц назад

I can’t believe you’d ever doubt this amazing man!!

@profepik7525 Месяц назад

Me, still doubting, it make me think to a construction machine with this color...

@TheMainCore Месяц назад

@@profepik7525I'm sorry but that's just absurd. Not even close to construction yellow!

@redwitch12 Месяц назад

Same. Yellow is not one of my favorite colors, but this shade has a certain depth and richness to it that makes it a lot more appealing than the baby-diarrhea yellow of the factory color :D

@rrrfrdd4497 Месяц назад

me too

@Artaxo 27 дней назад

A lot of people already said this, but your channel is the golden standard for restoration. Sublime work.

@mymechanics 26 дней назад

Thank you, I'm glad you like it :-)

@angelserenade Месяц назад

No cringey shenanigans, no music, just pure action and precision. When this car is put back together, this would definitely one of your biggest masterpiece. I love the color. It did reminded me of Bumblebee from the Transformers (animated one)

@trevortamboline279 Месяц назад

AGREED!

@Angelo-24. Месяц назад

Agree, and the 240z in my opinion has to be one of the greatest driving cars ever

@TexTom1981 Месяц назад

"No cringey shenanigans"....ummm...like Counting Cars?

@mymechanics Месяц назад

Thank you very much, I'm glad you like it :-)

@XargenTelNada Месяц назад

"Everything is sealed now"... I do not even doubt for a second that he has not missed a single thing... Man is insane with how thorough he is

@mymechanics 23 дня назад

Many many thanks :-)

@maiboller Месяц назад

Who was waiting for "I make a new one " with the noisy roller? A brilliant looking finish. This will be the best restoration of a 240Z.

@TheFinius Месяц назад

If you noticed the last couple of pieces he rolled it didn't squeak anymore. I'm surprised it squeaked more than once before it got "restored".

@Martin_Edmondson Месяц назад

I'm disappointed he didn't make a spoon.

@mymechanics Месяц назад

I noticed the squeaking just after the first few sound deadenings, then I indeed oiled it a bit :-)

@cheftomsd 25 дней назад

I'm 74, this was one of the coolest cars of my teenage years. Oh, that beautiful in line 6, my favorite engine configuration.

@mymechanics 25 дней назад

Many thanks for watching :-)

@steveskouson9620 24 дня назад

Yep, the Slant Six Nissan style. (That engine does lean just a wee bit.

@MrInnerCircle Месяц назад

The Safari Gold looks fantastic! I'm looking forward to the next part of the restoration.

@SatelliteDish-ub5fu Месяц назад

Strong honey vibes ❤

@mymechanics Месяц назад

You and me both!

@mutantgeralt Месяц назад

Now on with the MECHANICAL stuff 😉

@systemBuilder Месяц назад

Safari Gold >> Meh Brown !!

@xmofo83x Месяц назад

The matte grey against the glossy yellow is gonna be SHARP

@mymechanics 16 дней назад

Glad to hear that, thank you

@JohnnyWooh Месяц назад

This to me is the ultimate form of luxury. Having the time, tools and knowledge to completely restore an item like this from a desolate state to its previous beauty. Incredible work.

@fatfredthe28th Месяц назад

Couldn't agree more. Sadly, I lack all three of those things, haha.

@andersjjensen Месяц назад

It's going to be better than it ever was. I really love his "It was only new once, so when I restore it it's going to be how we remembered it, not how it was" mantra.

@mymechanics Месяц назад

Glad to hear that, thank you

@davidfriedland8255 25 дней назад

As someone who has owned both an Audi Q3 in Pulse Orange and a Ford Mustang Mach-E GT in Cyber Orange, you sir are a man of impeccable taste in car colors.

@mymechanics 24 дня назад

Nice to hear that, thank you :-)

@limbodog Месяц назад

When you pulled out the paint cards I was skeptical, but the moment I saw that glassy interior I was 100% sold. It looks beautiful!

@mymechanics Месяц назад

Good call!

@brunonikodemski2420 28 дней назад

Our car was officially the 72 color of the year, "coral", which was colloquially called "bird-shit-yellow" in SoCal. Actually blended in well. Next year might have been the green, which in Britain was the "color of death" since so many British Racers died in it. They went dark after that.

@mikeobie1 28 дней назад

Same! At first I was like “that’s certainly a color….that exists. Once I saw it on the car, I was sold

@richpolecat6527 28 дней назад

@@limbodog with the grey accents, it's going to look absolutely stunning 👌

@DervishD Месяц назад

For reasons beyond interest, I've witnessed MANY body repairs, repaints, rebuilds, etc. And I've NEVER seen such a good job as this one. It is just PERFECT. And I've seen very good professionals at work in body restoration, but your craftsmanship is beyond belief. It is just astounding, I cannot explain the satisfaction I feel watching such a spotless work!

@tonyarthur9437 Месяц назад

Just beautifully done

@mymechanics Месяц назад

Glad to hear that, thank you very much

@corinnacohn7389 Месяц назад

If this restoration were put together as a documentary and screened in theaters I'd pay to go watch it.

@winnerscreed6767 Месяц назад

Better than anything Hollyweird has put out in 30 years.

@mymechanics 21 день назад

Nice to hear that, thank you very much :-)

@F0XD1E 26 дней назад

This car is gotta be worth a million dollars with all the effort you put in. Magnificent job!

@mymechanics 26 дней назад

Fingers crossed

@berniepetterson257 Месяц назад

I would much rather have a workingman's Datsun restored to perfection than all of the zillionaire supercars ever made. Craftsmanship and dedication creates a true work of art ❤

@mymechanics 14 дней назад

Thank you very much

@SteveSalisbury Месяц назад

The exact point at which I knew you I couldn't do what you do, is when you are showing the low spots and how you deal with them. I 100% would have just gone "Meh, that'll be alright. People might not even notice". That is the difference between an amateur and an artist; dedication to perfection. I applaud you sir.

@mymechanics Месяц назад

Thank you very much :-)

@nighttrain1450 Месяц назад

As a 30 year body man that was a lot of hard hard work. You grew a few new muscles doing all that. Brilliant.❤️

@gerber8915 Месяц назад

As a 0 year body man, I'm impressed he didn't use power tools to sand the vehicle.

@cgresham Месяц назад

@@gerber8915 sanding a vehicle with power tools is for someone who does it for a living and needs a time efficiency. this gentleman is attempting to achieve perfection, and mistakes are easy to make with power tools

@Isamu81 Месяц назад

@@gerber8915 I´m willing to bet there were a few power tools on hand for some of the heavy sanding and prep, just not on the video and there is nothing wrong with it. Sanding by hand just makes for better content.

@mymechanics Месяц назад

I appreciate that!

@mymechanics Месяц назад

The rough sanding with 240 and 320 grit were indeed all done by hand with blocks. the fine sanding with 400 right before paint I did with an oribital disc sander.

@joeschlotthauer840 21 день назад

The work and prep was artistry. The color is absolutely phenomenal.

@mymechanics 21 день назад

Glad you like it :-)

@flummox3d Месяц назад

I love that you use all kinds of highly specialized stuff and then just whip out a teaspoon to smooth out the seal.

@minimoog4236 Месяц назад

He didn't have a teaspoon to hand - so he made a new one.

@Nick210 Месяц назад

What highly specialized stuff did he use in this video

@user-ur6be5dp2g Месяц назад

@@minimoog4236Слава Богу, с токарным станком работать умеет и был под рукой двух килограммовый брусок нержавеющей стали😂

@mymechanics Месяц назад

I was just looking around for something nice and round with different radii.

@mymechanics Месяц назад

@Nick210 I think he's talking about it in general, not specifically this video ;-)

@badgerservices9665 Месяц назад

Months of waiting for <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="784">13:04</a> minutes of pure pleasure. The video was decent also.

@mymechanics 10 дней назад

Thank you so much

@breadboardvideos9180 Месяц назад

This is literally going to be the best, most perfect, flawless, Datsun ever made. I can't wait.

@mymechanics Месяц назад

Nice to hear that, thank you very much :-)

@RestorationRebuild 4 дня назад

Wow this brings back memories. My Grandfather owned one of these and we used to work on it from time to time. It took me right back to the fond memories of him.. Thank you. Great work!

@TrentenLobo Месяц назад

As someone who's stepfather owns a body shop and has been painting and doing body work on cars since he was 8. This is single handedly my favorite car restoration on RU-vid so far. You don't cut any corners. Your prep work is beyond thorough. It's so satisfying to watch someone who does all the little things first. My stepdad is a 40+ year master certified painter for Ford, and he would be happy with the work you do. Thanks, man, for making this wonderful content.

@mymechanics Месяц назад

Nice to hear that, thank you very much :-)

@PCanas Месяц назад

This channel sets the restoration quality bar way higher than some manufacturers set for the fabrication quality of their own products.

@nicolainielsen7700 Месяц назад

Absolutely. But that's because you can't go around spending massive amounts of time (and thus, money) on each unit if you want to sell any of them, especially in a market such as the car market where there is good competition. People will quite simply just buy from your competitor across the street. Most people literally just want something that takes them from A to B.

@mymechanics Месяц назад

Thank you very much :-)

@petecroker Месяц назад

All through parts 1 - 4 I was thinking, 'Wait, I know how much effort this guy puts into filling and sanding a coffee grinder, so at some point, surely he's got to ... but surely he's not going to go as full on extreme ... surely? ...' And yeah, of course he was going to. Superb. Absolutely superb.

@mymechanics 16 дней назад

Way to go ;-)

@A.G.798 10 дней назад

Wahnsinn, was für eine fantastische, und aufwendige Lackierung, oben,innen,und unten herum,da kann kein Hersteller auch nur ansatzweise mithalten! Da Rostet nix mehr, obwohl mir es viel zu Schade wäre, mit so einem fantastischen Restaurierten Auto bei Regen Wetter eine Straße zu befahren. ❤ herzlichen Dank für dieses tolle Video .

@mymechanics 10 дней назад

Freut mich, dass dir das Video gefallen hat.

@benny1336 Месяц назад

I have some problems with mental health. Don’t wanna bore you with the details. But your videos somehow just melts my anxiety away. It’s so soothing and satisfying watching your attention to detail and perfection. Thank you good Sir for these moments of relief and relaxation.

@mymechanics 11 дней назад

Nice to hear that, thank you very much :-)

@Ramsussen Месяц назад

I'm gaping in awe at every step of this jorney. Your original restoration videos was legendary for their precision and perfection in quality. The minimalist approach to editing putting that second layer of perfection to it all. Now you scale up and go even deeper not only restoring but reimaging a complete car to utter perfection that even the original japanese engineers would not be able to reach. I am utterly gobsmacked and deep in admiration for your work. This is the best thing on the internet by far. Noone else can even reach your kneecaps for meticulousness and dedication to your work.

@mymechanics 13 дней назад

Nice to hear that, thank you very much :-)

@anthonygranziol7957 Месяц назад

I have worked for customer service companies that work with automobile repair and replacement. I have lost track of the number of owners who called in because of a small flaw in the clear coat. Watching a dust particle that marred your work (because we live in the real world and these things happen) get addressed by wet sanding and hand polish was truly remarkable. Thank you for sharing that and continuing to be the master crafter we all know you to be.

@mymechanics 13 дней назад

Thank you very much, I really do appreciate it :-)

@andreaquadrati 25 дней назад

I am not a full fan of the paint color, but I can't deny the work you put into it is simply top notch. I wouldn't be surprised if this car lasts ages without a touch-up.

@mymechanics 25 дней назад

I appreciate your oppinion, thanks for watching :-)

@timwilkinsongs Месяц назад

Superb. I wish all car restoration videos were like yours: no talking; no music; just the work: the superb work✨

@mymechanics 10 дней назад

Thank you so much :-)

@MidwestJedi Месяц назад

The gold is gorgeous, but I am so happy you chose anything but the brown. A car this carefully restored deserves way more than brown.

@djd8305 Месяц назад

@@MidwestJedi Brown vv bad!:)

@user-nl7rr4we8r Месяц назад

Eh, before painting it looked so dusty blue... I don't like yellow or brown. But the work done is truly magnificent!

@mymechanics Месяц назад

Glad to hear that, thank you very much

@AlanCarNut Месяц назад

20 years ago (it took me 8 years) I restored a 1973 240Z. It started out brown (same as yours), ended up white. I rebuilt a 1982 280ZX turbo engine from a donor car with 5-speed and put it in the 240Z. I raised the boost from 7 PSI to 14, added an intercooler, and unded up making 300 H.P. at the wheels. Best project I ever did, putting 30,000 miles on it in the process. Brings back memories. Thanks!

@mndlessdrwer Месяц назад

300HP is about ideal for a daily driver in this weight class, since it makes it fun to drive on standard tires without being excessively dangerous.

@mymechanics Месяц назад

300HP is crazy for that car. Must have been awesome to drive!

@vacatedarchitecture День назад

My 1970 240 is a very similar color. I’ve owned the car for almost 10 years. You’re gonna love it. It’s one of the most complimentary colors for this vehicle imo. Also, great choice on the 16” watanabe’s. Can’t wait to see the finished product

@h2_kumar Месяц назад

The attention to detail is second to none. There is no car more finely, and caringly built. Bravo, my mechanics!

@itsalwayssomething7490 Месяц назад

Agreed. You should check out the car Chip Foose built. He built many cars, but particularly the Roadster. The quality of work from some people are in a class by themselves.

@mymechanics Месяц назад

Happy to hear that!

@PrimaryIgnition Месяц назад

Many years ago (late 80s) I was looking for a cool car to buy. My friend brought me to a garage and led me to a section that had this orange 240Z. Never got it but it was the first time my body told me "you need this car". You are plucking my heart strings. The emotions this car evokes are truly special. Loving every moment. Thank you.

@SamuelGeist Месяц назад

So many of these classic Japanese cars are great! The 240z has such clean lines, I love it! I'm also a fan of the Celica GT range from that era, too.

@mymechanics Месяц назад

Thanks, I'm glad you like it :-)

@Siouxjin Месяц назад

'Impressive' does not even begin to describe the work you are doing. And really nice and tasteful color! Hats off!

@mymechanics Месяц назад

Thank you very much!

@brianmorris6466 28 дней назад

I've been watching this series waiting to see what color you would paint it, hoping beyond hope that it would be yellow - the color of the first car I ever bought with my own money, a 1970 Datsun 240z. And here we are, yellow. I could cry. I love you man. Thank you for this series!

@mymechanics 28 дней назад

Thank you very much, I'm glad you like it :-)

@williamstachour4019 Месяц назад

Easy to forget with all this beautiful, painstaking work that the car was a product of mass production and never saw anything like this level of care when it was originally built! You’ll have a priceless one of a kind piece when you’re done. Bravo!

@mymechanics Месяц назад

Couldn't agree more!

@vaclavtomala Месяц назад

You sir, should work for some museum. Preserving invaluable artifacts for future generations. Your crafstmanship and attention to detail feels supernatural to me, a clumsy office worker.

@joe-uc2bx Месяц назад

Seriously - his ability to repair, shape and recreate is so accurate it's almost down to a molecular level... and he makes it all look easy with his editing skills.

@reddragon4176 Месяц назад

Looks at the Mona Lisa My Mechanics: I'll make a new one.

@mymechanics 10 дней назад

Thank you very much, I really do appreciate it :-)

@Bonnevillerunner31 Месяц назад

Been following you for years. Your attention to detail and faithfulness to originality are second to none. Watching you take on a project like this has been amazing. All your skills put to the test. I have no doubt you could rebuild spacecraft at this point. I’m truly in awe of your skills.

@mymechanics Месяц назад

Wow, thank you!

@iaknnamhuhcs3618 16 дней назад

Sie sind - mit weitem Abstand, der beste Handwerker, den ich je gesehen habe. Ich bin ein Bürojobber und Sauger jede Minute Ihrer Videos auf. Dank Ihrer Hingabe zu jedem Detail habe ich damit angefangen, selber praktisch tätig zu werden. Ich muss sagen, dass diese Perfektion unerreichbar ist aber sie hat mich stark beeinflusst.

@HarlekinGer1 15 дней назад

I wish my grandfather was alive to watch this channel with me. He would have loved it. I learned a lot of basic skills in his small workshop growing up, which prove useful regularly. Craftsmanship is amazing and the skill and diligence shown here is beyond comparison. Passing such skills on is more valuable than any money.

@mymechanics 15 дней назад

Thank you so much for the support, I really do appreciate it!

@antontrifonov8832 Месяц назад

Как всегда великолепная работа! Без преувеличения получается лучше чем с завода! Это лучшая реставрация автомобиля, которую я когда-либо видел!

@cylon9505 Месяц назад

Holy 💩!!! This car will be a one of a kind gem that will be worth a fortune! It’s 10 times better than original!

@Fe7Ace Месяц назад

I don't think it's a stretch to say this will be the best condition 240Z in the whole world when it's done, and yeah he fixed a bunch of factory defects too so it's better than brand new. 😄

@eclipsegst9419 Месяц назад

@@Fe7Ace It will probably be straighter and smoother than a 0 mile original sitting in the Nissan museum in Japan lol. But really though. Nissan certainly didn't bother to silicon seal everything or undercoat before painting.

@mymechanics Месяц назад

Thank you very much :-) They seam sealed quite a lot actually, but not all.

@Vickie-Bligh Месяц назад

It looks so wonderful. It's yummy and I'm so glad the body is done. Despite all of the setbacks, it's turned out superior and to your standards. Thanks for not taking any shortcuts. And thank you Glasurit for the sponsorship.

@mymechanics Месяц назад

Thank you so much!

@desertrat6373 12 дней назад

THIS remains to be the MOST INCREDIBLE restoration of any vehicle ever.. Bet it out lives us all.

@mymechanics 12 дней назад

Thank you very much :-)

@Avetarx Месяц назад

I usually play these restoration videos on 2x speed and don't pay enough attention to details, but this one is so incredibly satisfying to watch from start to finish! Well done and can't wait for Part 6!

@mymechanics Месяц назад

Thank you very much!

@NandiCollector Месяц назад

*I thought I've seen the best of car restorations on YT but, DAMN this is just on another level mate!*

@mymechanics 10 дней назад

Thank you very much :-)

@ZZZAP_Carz Месяц назад

Been a follower of your channel for years and I have seen ALL your videos. It was the first video I saw you place sponsors and the way you did it was so well done that it did not detract from your content but peeked my curiosity enough to look them up. BRAVO! Your work is impeccable. Your attention to detail maddening and your video montage skills excellent ... please don't get fed up and make content as you see fit. We don't want another good creator to burn out this year 😊

@mymechanics Месяц назад

Awesome! Thank you!

@JazzByDaBay 26 дней назад

When perfection was sold, this guy bought it all. Left none for others.

@mymechanics 26 дней назад

Thanks a lot for watching :-)

@calzss Месяц назад

I watch different restoration videos every time. But there is no channel more perfect than this channel.👍

@mymechanics 10 дней назад

Many thanks for watching :-)

@tatwo_ Месяц назад

This is the most lovingly restored Datsun ever.

@DrTheRich Месяц назад

Better than factory, as usual with my mechanics

@mymechanics 10 дней назад

Glad you enjoyed the video

@michealibra6350 Месяц назад

I was lucky enough to only start watching this series 2 days ago. The wait was bearable.

@ArniVidar Месяц назад

And now you, like the rest of us, will have to learn the patience of the long wait. 😅

@mymechanics Месяц назад

Thanks for watching, much appreciated

@bobatea09 25 дней назад

don’t know why I wasn’t getting notifications for these but I’m thrilled to watch this series! can’t even imagine how much work goes in to this, the sheer amount of knowledge you need to have for even the smallest or seemingly easy parts is incredible. great work, so excited to see more of this project!

@mymechanics 24 дня назад

Thank you very much :-)

@Reacher6207 Месяц назад

This is probably gonna be the best car ever made by a human being on planet earth. You sir are just amazing.

@Nick210 Месяц назад

lol

@mymechanics 10 дней назад

Thank you very much :-)

@MrFreakydeakydutch Месяц назад

This is quite literally one of the nicest paint jobs I have ever seen!

@mymechanics 10 дней назад

Many thanks

@Niteskate1 Месяц назад

The car is looking better every time, your attention to the details will make all the difference. There are no short cuts to doing a quality job and you have certainly putting the time in to do it right.

@mymechanics 13 дней назад

Glad to hear that, thank you

@user-nr1us6wl9c 27 дней назад

やっと観たかった動画に辿り着いた感じがします… 細かな凹み直しやや板金、全てが車に対する愛情と主さんのプロフェッショナルさが伝わると動画でしたこんなにワクワクする動画は初めてです！感動しました！ありがとうございます！！！

@KarpsKornerHANDYFISH 25 дней назад

I agree

@terrycurzon1318 Месяц назад

This isn’t just a restoration, this is something far far greater than that, this is complete dedication to absolute perfection, in areas of the car that no one would ever see, complete perfection, there is nothing like this on RU-vid, not even close….can’t wait to see this work of art completed

@mymechanics Месяц назад

Thanks a lot for being here :-)

@Sintaxx Месяц назад

FLAWLESS VICTORY! I have never before seen such a meticulous restoration than this series. It is truly UNBELIEVABLE how much attention you paid to every millimeter of this build. Not a dent, not a speck of dust, not a single factory defect left without care and reformation. It is truly shocking to witness this! I cant WAIT to see the finished vehicle! You cannot sell this car unless you get a reasonable quote. This thing is a masterpiece! Every detail, every nook and cranny, every single edge and curve, restored to a level never seen before with this model, anywhere. $100,000? $200,000? Any collector who watches this series and has serious money is going to kill for this car. Offer it to Jay Leno. I bet he'd love to to add this car to his collection. Well done! You are a true artist!

@mymechanics 10 дней назад

Thank you very much, much appreciated :-)

@70stastic Месяц назад

I'm so glad that you went with a factory-correct color. The '70s had some vibrant colors and it looks fantastic in that gold color

@mymechanics Месяц назад

Absolutely

@JoyceSaran 25 дней назад

This car will come out way perfect than it was first produced. Flawless!!

@mymechanics 24 дня назад

Thanks a lot for being here :-)

@Parolol Месяц назад

I'm in awe at the amount of effort that's going into this restoration. Your care and patience reflects your passion for the work.

@mymechanics Месяц назад

Thank you very much!

@TPBurket Месяц назад

Love the adjustment to the Safari Gold - this build deserves a one of a kind paint color.

@jeanettejack2152 Месяц назад

I'm wanting some striping now!

@mymechanics 10 дней назад

Thank you very much, I really do appreciate it :-)

@joshuamitch22 25 дней назад

Glad you got a paint sponsor really helpful

@mymechanics 25 дней назад

Absolutely

@RtB68 22 дня назад

I know a job is being done with love and pride when I see the little things that no one else will ever see still being done with patience and care. The integrity of a restoration lies in these little things. First class efforts.

@mymechanics 22 дня назад

Thank you very much

@tonyb1051 Месяц назад

I love the color. This will be an educational video to the so-called car restorers out there. Absolutely remarkable. I can’t wait to see the high levels of perfection in every car part. What an amazing video that you’ve put together.

@krzysiek.w. Месяц назад

Yeah, that is fantastic lvl of details but remember that most restorers are running businesses and not making cars for themselves. Time is money, and there are not many people ready to pay for 48man days + materials on bodywork itself 😊

@jbentleybass1 Месяц назад

This is what I'm waiting for. I can't wait to see what he does under the hood!

@eclipsegst9419 Месяц назад

@@krzysiek.w. Well yea, you get what you are willing to pay for. Most people are happy with having no rust and paint that isn't faded. What he's doing here is beyond what Nissan did at the factory, so, yea most people would not be willing to pay for that.

@tonyb1051 29 дней назад

@@krzysiek.w. completely understand what you’re saying. I guess this is the pinnacle of the term restoration. It’s probably even to a higher standard than factory. But then you could say the factory needs to make money as well.

@mymechanics 10 дней назад

Glad you enjoyed it!

@cvoisineaddis Месяц назад

When all is said and done, I believe this car will be better than new.

@BenjaminMellor Месяц назад

I absolutely agree. He has done such a good job on restoration in the past that I have no doubt that his skills will transfer over to this car.

@abbashaider8668 Месяц назад

A car being built on a factory line as fast as possible versus a master of his craft taking his time on the smallest details to make sure the end result is perfect.

@mymechanics 15 дней назад

Thank you very much :-)

@BaldHeadBert Месяц назад

As a Datsun/Nissan driver, this Datsun 240Z makes my heart beat faster, love the restoration... Compliments 👍

@StarlordStavanger Месяц назад

Where does the blood flow 🫢🫢🫢

@mymechanics 10 дней назад

Glad to hear that, thank you very much

@idonotcarenow 11 дней назад

Bro, there’s no way! The amount of work this guy is putting in! This car is 1000% better than when brand new…

@mymechanics 11 дней назад

Many many thanks :-)

@idonotcarenow 11 дней назад

@@mymechanics are we going to see a finished product?

@juneair Месяц назад

I don't care about cars. I make a point of not looking when a loud, expensive car drives by. But I will look out for this beautyful bee driving by! This is art and the color phenomenal.

@mymechanics 10 дней назад

Glad to hear that, thank you very much

@vincenthalfhyde4963 Месяц назад

This is going to be the most Datsun to ever Datsun! Amazing attention to detail!

@mymechanics 10 дней назад

Nice to hear that, thank you :-)

@Quaker521 Месяц назад

Oh boy, this series just keeps getting better. I just know that when you're finished this car is going to be better that the day it rolled off the production line. Thank you for the video.

@mymechanics 13 дней назад

Thank you very much :-)

@alvaroporras2481 9 дней назад

Es increíble y super satisfactorio ver como, poco a poco, horas de esfuerzo se van convirtiendo en arte puro; es como estar en una burbuja de color, sin tiempo, sin distracciones, con un lienzo metálico de intrincados detalles. Este hombre es súper bueno en lo que hace.

@rickcar94 Месяц назад

Had a crappy week, but then My Mechanics uploads a video and everything is alright ❤

@mymechanics 10 дней назад

Glad to hear that :-)

@steverangi8970 Месяц назад

Beautiful job. Incredibly talented in multiple disciplines.

@mymechanics Месяц назад

Thank you very much!

@BoJanglesGaming Месяц назад

Just beautiful... I'm a bench jeweler and your work is so inspiring to continue prioritizing a perfect finished product every time. The attention to detail is just incredible

@mymechanics Месяц назад

Wonderful!

@brentnicol6391 26 дней назад

This use to be my hobby and I would restore 3 cars per year if I am lucky. It was the best time ever. To see your hard work and end result is the greatest feeling ever.

@mymechanics 25 дней назад

Couldn't agree more!

@typedbyben Месяц назад

my goodness that thing is going to be gorgeous

@mymechanics 10 дней назад

Fingers crossed

@marsdiep1976 Месяц назад

This looks amazing, I cannot wait to see the fully assembled car!

@mymechanics 10 дней назад

You and me both!

@ahmd3tf Месяц назад

I paused at <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="747">12:27</a> to admire the beauty ❤

@mymechanics 11 дней назад

Thank you kindly!

@RalfPfister День назад

Super Restaurierung, besser als neu, wunderschön anzusehen.100%

@Demolisher_1 27 дней назад

Thank you for putting so much love and care into this car and into documenting your incredible skills. The 240z is my dream car and nothing else comes close, so I find this series to be extra special.

@mymechanics 27 дней назад

Nice to hear that, thanks a lot :-)

@Primus54 Месяц назад

I have to admit that color turned out better than I thought when you were painting the interior. It most definitely POPS! Now the fun part… putting it all back together without scratching the paint! Ha! Thank you for education and awesome entertainment, Sir. 👍👍👍

@mymechanics Месяц назад

I totally agree!