Datsun 240Z - Background, Infos and Plans for the Restoration

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In this video I'm telling you a bunch about the car, its history, its modifications and my plans for the current restoration. You can follow this project on the main channel as well as on the second channel. More content about it will follow soon, as I'm currently working on the car.
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@mymechanicsinsights 11 ай бұрын

Thanks again so much to all my supporters on Patreon, who are making it possible for me to work on such a large project! If you're also interested in following and supporting this project you can join me on Patreon www.patreon.com/mymechanics. I'm posting daily vlogs with current updates from the workshop!

@MrThestevster 11 ай бұрын

It's called a wink mirror (because you have so much visibility you only have to give it a wink to see everything around you) Truckers in America used to use them, too.

@vilnaszekje 11 ай бұрын

There are cassette to BT adapters.

@susskinsgamer 11 ай бұрын

Given that the cassette deck isn’t original, I’d prefer to see it removed and replaced with something that actually fits properly. I don’t know if an original/replica could be sourced.

@SolidroK22 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing! I need more videos!!!

@global4express 11 ай бұрын

920 Safarigold sieht toll aus. Das Leder mag zwar billig aussehen (liegt meiner Meinung nach an der Farbe), scheint aber gut bis sehr gut geschnitten zu sein. Ich würde es behalten, jedoch auf eine etwas konservativere Farbe umfärben (Braun, Schwarz).

@wechbros4558 11 ай бұрын

The 918 orange is amazing

@joshuathomas-goodey2884 11 ай бұрын

Seconded

@GenuinelyCurious120 11 ай бұрын

Against. Red

@rjnordin 11 ай бұрын

Prefer red, but I also like the orange.

@brandmeyer 11 ай бұрын

Yes, and I think it fits the black rims the best.

@martincraig2013 11 ай бұрын

Out of the colors he listed I think that is the best one.

@garyjones2582 11 ай бұрын

The original owner would be proud to know that his baby was inherited by M.M. and will be turned into the classiest 240Z around... That red will get some attention.. Those were very classy cars backing the day.. Thx for bringing us along M.M.... Take care my friend...

@AsitShouldBe 11 ай бұрын

yes, if KZfaq can be seen in the place he live now 😁

@CadillacDriver 11 ай бұрын

Classiest 240? Bold claim. One I'll have to refute.

@Hibernicus1968 10 ай бұрын

One thing you might consider for the radio is what I did for my 1963 Studebaker Avanti: I found an original one for sale on ebay, which I bought for just $25, since the seller didn't know if it even worked. That was fine; I didn't need it to. I sent the radio out to be rewired with modern electronics, bluetooth capability, and there's also a port that tucks up under the dashboard to allow one to plug in an iPod. It's also now a 4-channel stereo radio, where the original was mono with a single speaker in the dash. The final result is a radio that looks completely original, but has modern stereo performance, plus the ability to play your own music.

@MH-hx3xp 11 ай бұрын

Independent of the color you choose, I‘d keep the antenna, as this was a really cool part of the 80‘s and I think that it belongs definitely to the look of the car. Best regards, Mike

@1982Grrr 9 ай бұрын

100% as a kid in the 80s watching automatic antennas was cool!

@snorlax4021 5 ай бұрын

But it's also 2023 and would not serve a purpose like back in the day. I'd lose it.

@DialecticDave 5 ай бұрын

@@snorlax4021 You do realise it can be modified for DAB?

@DanKoning777 Ай бұрын

@@snorlax4021// Using that logic would then render the whole car useless and without purpose since it too is made up entirely of parts from made "back in the day." Btw; 3-4 months ago when you posted your comment-it was 2024.

@justinh3d 11 ай бұрын

Personally, I’d go with orange or gold - they both look amazing and are a bit more unique.

@SillyNamesAreSilly 11 ай бұрын

Orange is my favourite!

@robertbernard7844 11 ай бұрын

Midnight blue gang rise up!

@artjomkorolev222 11 ай бұрын

@@robertbernard7844 No competition to the midnight blue. The one and only!

@eldonramon 11 ай бұрын

Yep, I'd go with orange, too!

@webquake 11 ай бұрын

@MartinBinder1967 11 ай бұрын

Keep the automatic antenna by any means. This is such an outstanding feature of these vintage cars, and back in the 70s it was a real luxury addon. Plebious car owners had to extend/retract by hand 🙂

@plepgeat 11 ай бұрын

My '79 Caprice Classic had DUAL power trunk-mounted antennae; it was like being a diplomat.

@lawrencehoagland2321 11 ай бұрын

Strongly agree on the antenna motor. If you can rig up a new radio to raise it automatically even better. It was such a cool feature back in the day.

@butchjohnson3159 11 ай бұрын

@@lawrencehoagland2321 Most stereos today have a remote turn on wire that will trigger the antenna to raise and lower. They are also used to tell external amplifiers to turn on. Should not be difficult to get a radio that will do this. I would definitely keep the antenna

@dogsbyfire 11 ай бұрын

Does anyone have proof that this inexpensive car actually came with that motorized antenna? I remember these cars when they were new, and that is not a feature that I recall. I do remember the motorized antenna being a very big deal later in the 70s and into the early 80s.

@Binkley-rj6gf 10 ай бұрын

I went out of my way to find an OEM antenna switch and radio faceplate for my 280z. Much too way cool to replace with a different stationary antenna or one that raises and lowers itself.

@mathewweathers2788 11 ай бұрын

If you're worried about being able to put it back to original shape, leave the radio antenna. Also, I originally voted for the gold color, but hearing you talk about how you like the chrome details, I think you might dig the car in a darker original color so the nice subtle chrome parts stand out more.

@ripetoad 11 ай бұрын

Agreed on the color. A 907 Green would probably look pretty good

@snorlax4021 5 ай бұрын

Don't think he's worried about that.

@onderozal611 11 ай бұрын

The 918 orange looks amazing. If there will be a survey for the colors, I definitely vote for 918 orange

@Kerry70 11 ай бұрын

I would definitely say keep the antenna. Also, there are several companies who make modern style radios that look exactly like the original. Looking forward to how it goes!

@Floris_VI 11 ай бұрын

Yes, i agree 100%

@banamai 11 ай бұрын

Absolutely agree!

@daifeichu 11 ай бұрын

Yes. Keep the antenna.

@Jiveina 11 ай бұрын

Yeah I would say keep. there is something super cool about the antenna extending when needed too.

@johnfox4691 11 ай бұрын

Agreed.

@Sebastian-eg5iu 11 ай бұрын

Keep the antenna!! It's a timeless piece of engineering and specific to vintage cars (up until the early 2000s or so)

@stever2168 11 ай бұрын

This!! ^^^ I remember when I was a lad an electric aerial was a thing of wonder, a sign of something a cut above the mundane. And later when I was a young guy and had one on my vauxhall cavalier, I always loved it! Gotta keep it, especially if it was an original fitment from the factory. Truly a fantastic car, great decisions on the restoration - can't wait to see more!

@roddydykes7053 11 ай бұрын

For a guy like my mechanics, I’m sure it’d be no problem rigging up a cool rising antenna

@ThomasLachat 11 ай бұрын

Yes, but it will be useless as it is an FM antenna and it's replaced by DAB...

@roberterbes 11 ай бұрын

Yeah it just adds something when it actually works.

@petemommo9622 11 ай бұрын

@@ThomasLachat Has FM actually been replaced by DAB anywhere? Have toured through most countries in Europe and have got on fine with FM. Where DAB present official traffic announcement channels seem to be signposted in both FM freq and DAB channel number.

@jimcurt99 10 ай бұрын

Orange with the black wheels would look AWESOME!

@Flopsaurus 11 ай бұрын

Looks like everyone else is saying keep the antenna, but I personally like the cleaner look. Excited to see what you'll choose!

@oosterhouw 11 ай бұрын

Out of these colors, I like the gold the most, very period defining & also looks great with the black accents imo!

@mymechanicsinsights 11 ай бұрын

Even with the chrome and it's not a color you see very often.

@adamgabriel730 11 ай бұрын

Totally agree!

@monkeygraborange 11 ай бұрын

You are correct, sir!

@justice83 11 ай бұрын

The gold colour is great. Its not an overdone gold but looks remarkable.

@user-tb5ns7hc5i 11 ай бұрын

Agree but not with painted black wheels. Yuck. Has to be brushed magnesium wheels. Black interior - vinyl, leather, wood, carpet.

@deeznuts1282 11 ай бұрын

You should definitely go for a leather interior. Orange paint with black leather would be a great combination.

@AthenaTheSlayer 11 ай бұрын

Halloween reveal

@Skraboing649 11 ай бұрын

I agree that leather is the to go. Definitely classier and more hard-wearing than carpet. Also, when it does eventually wear, leather looks cool, whereas worn carpet just looks tired, tatty and shabby. 👍

@Robdutton91 11 ай бұрын

Another vote for orange right here

@jvessubvotalon5082 5 ай бұрын

How about a polished carbon fiber interior for a modern fusion.

@kentm75 11 ай бұрын

I would stick with door mirrors instead of fender mirrors, just to maintain the clean lines of the fender/hood. So excited to see this one come to life!

@zerokenshi 5 ай бұрын

I hope he does. the fender mirrors look so stupid.

@HansDelbruck53 9 ай бұрын

Having owned a 260Z and a series of 280Zs (fun to drive cars) back in the day, I love this project and I agree with many of the changes you plan to make; get rid of the antenna and fill the hole, get rid of that silly mirror and the roll bar, update the wheels, omit the Air Conditioner, upgrade the stereo to include Bluetooth, etc. I don't know what you mean by "chop lever". What is a chop lever? I would upgrade the headlights and change the color to something more contemporary, but that's a personal choice. If it was my car, I would replace that 240 engine with a more powerful 280 engine and install disc brakes all around. The triple Weber carburetors are very snazzy, but they do need filters. Looking forward to watching your progress.

@kellyobrien189 11 ай бұрын

I’d love to see as many videos of this process as possible, even if it means posting only part of each step and following up later with the completed step. Thanks for your quality work!

@Watchyn_Yarwood 11 ай бұрын

Absolutely agree!

@sheep1ewe 11 ай бұрын

Yes, absolutely if he has time to do so i wpuld love it too!

@theqashow2942 11 ай бұрын

Yes, this!

@kyussgre 11 ай бұрын

There's Patreon for that... ;-)

@LooseFab 11 ай бұрын

im rebuilding one of these over on my channel as well if youre looking for more datsun content!

@williamwatts5687 11 ай бұрын

After watching your work in your video's I already know you will build this vehicle better than it was when it was new. You are a masters craftsmen and I can hardly wait to see the end results.

@tyrelirwin 11 ай бұрын

Whatever choices you make, don't let the internet bully you. It's your car, there are no wrong decisions

@ryansantiago6338 10 ай бұрын

Definitely keep the antenna. It's such a cool feature that you rarely see anymore. New cars are fine without it but this antenna is a cool throwback to the past eras.

@tiititan 11 ай бұрын

According to your approach, when you are doing your best to make everything just perfect, this restoration going to be legendary!

@TheKCsaba 11 ай бұрын

The original orange color looks great, I'd choose that. Keep up the great work, I'll definitely keep watching the following episodes 🙂

@prukempire 11 ай бұрын

As a California resident, I can attest to our hot, dry climate. Little to no snow means that road salt is extremely uncommon. This past winter being an exception. I would vote to close the antennae hole and install a modern bluetooth radio with a retro faceplate if possible. Those retractable antennae were always quick to break (you have to be careful when washing the car). I had one on a 95 Integra and it got stuck half way up. Overall, I'm excited to see the work on this car.

@wesley00042 11 ай бұрын

Yup. I lived in the San Bernardino mountains for a decade. They use cinder instead of salt, so even winter driving is safe for cars.

@dennislopez1272 11 ай бұрын

918 Orange looks really cool.

@88ThePilot 11 ай бұрын

I vote you go with the BRE lip on the front instead of the full dam. Also, check out matte or satin paint jobs as an option - I personally think satin especially looks really unique and nice!

@LG123ABC 11 ай бұрын

Yes! The full dam is just too much.

@dwdinbel 11 ай бұрын

I would try to save the antenna if you can make the radio work! So cool and retro to have it extend out. Otherwise i would just get rid of it and fill the hole. As for the color, go with the orange! I think its the best. The gold is a close second though. Can't wait to see it all done! I can only imagine your excitement.

@mymechanicsinsights 11 ай бұрын

That sounds pretty reasonable. I need to test if it still works, and if it does, how it looks. Also need to test the radio. Currently I like orange too, but the 920 is my actual favorite right now. We'll see...

@iteerrex8166 11 ай бұрын

@@mymechanicsinsightsYes try to save the antenna. The orange is good but I like the dark gray you mentioned as well, tho not so much original.

@_Korinzu 10 ай бұрын

918 orange body with chrome metal trim and polished clean smooth bumpers with matte black wheels and chrome lug nuts. Black trim pieces like the rear spoiler and others will tie in with wheels. Interior, I'd say go with a two tone color scheme. Black secondary as internal trim matched against a light color so it doesn't overheat in the sun. Carpets for areas that will need to be cleaned occasionally but leather in others. Maybe do a few hidden upgrades on safety features, like keep the old headlights and breaklights but replace the bulbs with new brighter leds, thicker firewall, reinforce the body and frame in some areas, etc.

@jgraham8248 6 ай бұрын

The choke lever is mounted from underneath the console with bosses molded into it. Mounting screws were used to mount the lever into the bosses. Keep that original desirable antenna.....the pointed finial tip is prized. Those were dealer installed ac systems installed when new.....very common. AC became available from the factory in 1974 on the 260Z. BTW, the extra switch on the ac control is the factory antenna switch which used to be mounted above the radio. Good luck. Also, keep in mind, the diamond interior trim is an iconic trademark of the 240Z. But its your car so, build it the way you want it. For color, I choose the red.

@furrymessiah 11 ай бұрын

I think the 918 Orange with the matte black rims and air dam would look astonishing.

@terranceaskew3165 11 ай бұрын

Looking forward to your next videos on this car. This is the best project you've debuted to date, and I cant wait to see what you do. Also, im a fan of the antennae so my vote is for keeping it.

@SorrySonny 10 ай бұрын

This is a million dollar project! What a beautiful car you have chosen to rebuild! Almost took it all the way from scratch. I can’t wait to see the second part of this project. Have to be patient!

@thefeldons2934 11 ай бұрын

I have enormous respect for what you do! My pinball restoration hobby has blown up to the point that now I do it professionally, and watching you disassemble a whole car was fascinating to me. I have to be very thoughtful about the order of operations in disassembly and reassembly; what you’re doing here is an order of magnitude more complex! I vote for the orange paint job, rebuild the antenna motor (it’s such a period signature it feels worth preserving/upgrading), and am a hard no on the fender mirrors 😂 To my eye, those mirrors just break up the lines of the car badly, where all the other choices you’re making seem informed by preserving the overall contours of the body style. But, that’s just my personal preference, I have no doubt that when this is finished it will be stunning, whatever choices you decide on along the way. I’m really looking forward to following your progress, and appreciate your careful documentation of the process. 🙏

@christ2968 11 ай бұрын

Agree. Hard no on the fender mirrors.

@chrispriestubd 11 ай бұрын

Definitely thinking the 918 Orange for the colour. Looks kind of similar to the original colour, and is just pleasant to look at. Also, doing amazing so far! Can't wait for Episode 2!!!

@philipgregorysougles1744 5 ай бұрын

918 orange would look great!! This series is amazing. One of the best channels on youtube

@michaelbrutallyhonest6026 6 ай бұрын

Huge Z car fan. Owned a '78 out of college. Was 60% through with a ground up resto of a '70 15 years ago when it was tragically stolen, long story. Own a '74 260 2+2 now but haven't done anything to it yet. When you panned the interior with the camera i can smell it, its unique smell, love it. I'll be following along, will probably inspire me to get started again. Forgot to mention i also have a '71 I bought years ago in parts for my son in HS. Put it back together to be his daily driver then i bought it back from him later when he wanted something else. It sits in east Texas

@spoileralert3486 11 ай бұрын

Great timing! My pre-work coffee just got a lot better! Thank you!

@toxicity4818 11 ай бұрын

Oh man I am massively excited to follow this one along. Knowing how MM does things, this car is going to turn out incredible.

@mathewemden2068 11 ай бұрын

I've wanted this car since I was in high school. This will be a fun project to follow, your work is next level!

@Flecha57 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for uploading this video, it gives us more details. As a previous owner of a Datsun 1200 and a Datsun 200SX I would strongly encourage you to keep the restoration as original as possible. I could write a lot, but at least I want to say, KEEP the antenna! Get a radio with a cassette player! In the end, do what you want to do. It's your car. Being so meticulous and a perfectionist as you are, whatever you decide to do, it's going to be epic. I am looking forward lots of "I make a new one". 😍😍😍

@ptizim 11 ай бұрын

The rear spoiler and louvers in matte black will contrast nicely with the new paint. My favorite color would be safari yellow, typically 70's. It will do potential extra work but if you can keep the deployable antenna would be the absolute must! Thank you for informing us in advance about what you want/wish/imagine doing in detail, it's the first time you've done this and it's very appreciable. Like a good old Columbo, we already know that you will reach your goal by delighting in the way of doing it. See you soon!

@ArniVidar 11 ай бұрын

It's not the original radio, though, so IMO there's no point in keeping that broken thing in there. If he really wants a retro look, you can buy retro-styled but completely modern head units, so it should be really easy to get a new radio in that looks relatively fitting but still works properly. 🙂

@NTRprojects 11 ай бұрын

Here comes my two cents on the subject. I would definitely keep the rear window bezels, they give the look of the car you drove in the first missions of gta liberty city and it somehow fits perfectly to the Datsun. I myself would also keep the side lights, first because I find it visually nicer (because they are filigree they do not disturb the clean look in my opinion) and secondly because it is the US version and these lights give a clear indication. Regarding the front spoiler I plead very strongly to the second option, the first you are considering I find much too brachial. Color is my favorite the 918 orange. The leather diamonds do look cheaply produced but in real leather with professionally stitched diamonds it could look really good. Quasi upgrade the original design. Rim choice I second your choice and also the idea to attach clean bumpers. For a cleaner look, however, I would paint the rear cover again, as the previous owner did. Antenna I am unsure about, probably would keep it though. Roll cage and mirrors need to come out. I love this project and the car you choose 🎉

@alidebona 11 ай бұрын

I wish you good luck and willpower in this project. I want to follow until the end. A big hug from southern Brazil.

@kurtwalsh956 11 ай бұрын

Can't wait to follow this journey, will check your channel frequently for new additions! 2 cents: The 918 orange *really* jumped out to me. It contrasts amazingly with both chrome and black, is not cliched like the red, and will match beautifully with the interior colour (if you keep it a similar colour). I'd even choose the orange over a black/gunmetal. Keep antenna for sure, easy choice. What a fun detail.

@BruceBoschek 11 ай бұрын

Two very important plus points about that car. Firstly, it is in very good, mostly original condition, and secondly, it is assembled with screws, bolts and nuts rather than plastic clips and rivets! As you were taking it apart I was amazed at how often you could just use a regular screw driver or wrench to remove a part. We know that you will not spare any amount of effort to make the restoration as perfect as possible. Take your time and enjoy the work. We understand how much time and efforts the videos take. Thanks for all of your efforts to share your passion and expertise with us.

@oldesertguy9616 11 ай бұрын

The louvers were very popular in the early 80's, before everyone started using tinting instead. I think the matte black spoiler would be okay, but I tend to prefer the monochromatic look better. Definitely a car worth restoring. This car brings back so many memories of equalizers, louvers, aftermarket airconditioning, etc. My wife's 1979 Scirocco had an aftermarket airconditioner. I met her in 1982 and I had a 1982 Mustang GT. The cars we drive now are so much better than those, but I wish we had them back, just for the memories.

@Skraboing649 11 ай бұрын

Great video. I can’t wait until the next episode. Excited to be along for the whole journey! The original owner can definitely rest in peace, as I can’t think of a better new owner than you to restore and transform this car into something magnificent, with all the care, precision and craftsmanship that you bring to this most excellent channel! Rock on! 🤘

@mikezimmermann89 5 ай бұрын

I had a ‘77 280Z. It had been painted metal-flake Sky Blue and had the original wheels replaced with Tru-Spoke chrome wire wheels. That was a classy combination with the slate grey rear panel and you might want to consider it… I fell in love with it the moment I saw it. The Tru-Spokes had fat T/A Radial tires mounted and that car stuck to the road like glue.

@pesterenan 11 ай бұрын

I believe newer radios have a blue 12v wire just to turn on the amplifier/antenna. It is just a signal, so you can use it to make the antenna rise! That red color is beautiful and I would definitely paint it that color, but always remember that it is your car now, so your opinion matters more. The black wheels are just superb too, very pretty, nice choice!

@outlier2211 11 ай бұрын

My dad had a 240Z. Such a cool car. Personally, I like the gold color. Love the changes to the car that you're making and the behind-the-scenes. So excited to see the progress!

@CalvinDBlair 11 ай бұрын

Mine too. Just texted him the original video. Used to love sitting in the car just running errands with him.

@LooseFab 11 ай бұрын

I have a gold 280z Im building over on my channel right now. its likely the same colour code!

@michaelmccormick1547 11 ай бұрын

I can not WAIT to see how this turns out. We've watched your channel for a long time. My little girls love to watch you restore things. I have two little engineers in the making. If anyone can get this car back into shape, it is you.

@jeffschaub 11 ай бұрын

918 Orange looks amazing! I'm so happy to see you working on a car!

@nocakewalk 11 ай бұрын

No opinions, just a question. How do you keep all the parts organized after taking everything apart? Do you label everything or put them in labeled boxes? Do you plan on following existing drawings? Do you already know everything by heart? Or will you use the video as documentation? I'm very excited for this series! I love your channel, despite (or maybe because) I have no DIY bones in my body. Your videos give me a really unique sense of calm, maybe because I'm watching someone who is so incredibly skilled at their craft.

@TheSaturnV 11 ай бұрын

I bought my Z as a basket case, and thank God they followed pretty strict rules about disassembly. All the hardware was grouped by assemblies into ziploc sandwich bags with paper tags inside containing info about where they went, L or R, etc. All the bags were stored in common sense groupings in cardboard boxes. Videos and photos are definitely crucial to getting things put back right. Luckily for me, this video and hundreds others on youtube cover just about every square inch of the Z cars in one way or another.

@markreynolds3462 11 ай бұрын

Parts organization would be a good short video for this secondary channel!

@yousefa9463 11 ай бұрын

I had the same question once I watched the first video. I think that the experience plays a role here, but I believe that labeling and organizing is very important if you want to put everything back with minimum hustle. And owning the repair manual for the car must be very helpful!

@Raptor3388 11 ай бұрын

@@TheSaturnV As someone with a good visual memory, I don't need to label parts if I've removed them carefully. I usually remember even after several years. But sometimes I do, and masking tape comes very handy. Just put a piece of tape and write down where it goes. Done. For small parts, screws and fasteners, zip lock bags and a marker will do the trick. Buying a car in parts though, if you don't know the car, is a bad idea.

@Arterexius 11 ай бұрын

Most DIY'ers have a pretty decent visual memory and can memorize the exact location of parts while taking it apart. Parts organization will only be necessary once larger projects are started, as there will be more parts than can be memorized. I've been working on/off on a push reel lawn mower restoration for the past 4 years and although nothing is marked, I still remember where everything goes. But if I were to restore a motorized lawn mower, I would definitely use some sort of parts organization, probably taking pictures of the exploded views of all parts and then put them into ziplock bags with a tag identical to that of the picture, so I know exactly what I'm dealing with.

@justadudeonaphone3927 11 ай бұрын

I really like the smaller BRE front splitter. The look of it feels a little more fitting.

@raffyc66 11 ай бұрын

As a follower of your channel I wholeheartedly trust in your good taste and choices. I wouldn't dare to give you a tip. I just cannot wait to see this content, step by step. I think, as it starts to spread, it will become one of the top ever series in KZfaq. Godspeed.

@dragostalks7501 9 ай бұрын

I love your work. ❤ I am not the biggest fan of Nissan 240Z but the way you talk about it almost makes me like thr 240Z. I am very enthusiastic when I see a video from you and now that you moved to cars its even better. Great job! ❤ I will follow closely how this goes. Good luck with the project!

@aamirtariq2207 11 ай бұрын

Fantastic. With these cars having such unique colors available, I feel it'd be a shame to paint it red. That Safari color really fits the car well in my opinion!

@wesleyrogers4545 11 ай бұрын

i agree fully

@KevinSmithGeo 6 ай бұрын

Not just that, i think the gold and orange colours just suit the shape of the car. Most cars don't look good in yellow, but the ones that do, look really good in it.

@riddlerandsa8161 5 ай бұрын

I agree as well. Happen to prefer the orange but the original colors are so cool. At Porsche they´d be a 20k custom option these days!

@deanconley5949 5 ай бұрын

I agree with everything 99% except the mirrors For me, it's a distraction to be out there on the Fender and ruins the clean lines of the front fenders. I know cars came this way but I don't personally like them. I think the red would really set it off But the other colors are nice too. This guy is such a perfectionist and true Craftsman. Can't wait to see more of it. Thank you

@Yuffy 11 ай бұрын

As much as I'd love to see you restore the antenna system : it looks more badass without. So I'm team no antenna ♥

@danateel 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the detailed history of the car. It was interesting to hear your voice. I'll keep watching.

@smccartney3015 11 ай бұрын

I know I've said this already, but I'm a fan of restoring a car to stock as closely as possible. That being said, it's your car, so it's completely up to you. I'm sure it's going to be jaw-dropping when you're finished.

@TuneStunnaMusic 11 ай бұрын

I was all about modding cars when I was younger, but want to see cars get restored to original while Im older. I wonder if thats how people generally feel.

@markiobook8639 11 ай бұрын

Stock is crap. It needs an electronic ignition. Distributor rotors and points wear immediately they are new throwing off dwell, advance and retard. This then effects idle effects complex Weber carburettor tuning.

@gregarioussolitudinist5695 11 ай бұрын

I think you should do it exactly as you'd like it to be. Thanks for posting fine examples of your excellent work.

@cjordahl 11 ай бұрын

I'm so looking forward to following this restoration. I actually like the antenna. Back then the automatic antennas were *very* chic. It would be a cool retro-upscale detail to keep. I would assume that you can find a modern radio unit for inside that has a retro look, but modern features, such as bluetooth. And it would be great to add a mic for phone calls, and a USB charging port, all for modern convenience (or almost necessity, really). Have fun!

@autoneurotic 11 ай бұрын

Really excited to see this restoration! I think you bring up a lot of good points. For the color of the car, my favorite has always been a metallic teal/turqoise. I think that would look gorgeous on this one as well, especially with the matte black wheels and chrome appointments.

@impsycho3479 11 ай бұрын

Ive been watching your videos fro around a year now, Ive never heard your voice until now lol, I didnt know you had a second channel. Im really looking forward to this series since I really admire your level of restorations and Ive also been looking at getting into car work myself. Cant wait to see more

@Cignets 11 ай бұрын

I am going to really enjoy this process with you! Thank you for all the videos you have produced. This series will be special! Good luck!!

@stefankergl1900 11 ай бұрын

Vielen Dank dafür! Ich liebe das Projekt schon jetzt und freue mich auf die nächsten Schritte. Mir gefällt das Orange persönlich am besten. So oder so, es wird großartig!

@davec200i 11 ай бұрын

envious of this project! Think i'll be watching every video you put out on this one

@henkvandervis7785 11 ай бұрын

Cool! I just love your Swiss style, could whatch this for hours, mesmerizing.

@AndrewBrierley 11 ай бұрын

Love all your ideas except for wing mirrors! Can’t wait to see it finished

@CraigSmith568 11 ай бұрын

I like your plans on the car. To me the factory front apron with the BRE front lip looks the best. I also think the car would look better with no rear spoiler. I also prefer a factory color. The Wink mirror works really good, but I agree it doesn't work with this car if you aren't racing it. Really looking forward to seeing this process. I am sure to be amazed with the results.

@scottferguson1932 5 ай бұрын

Aah, much better! I appreciate your thoughtful commentary and I hope we can look forward to more narrated videos on this car. The first car I ever bought was a "fecal" brown 240 like yours back in 1988. Yours is rust-free by comparison! I wish you much luck in your restoration, and I'm eager to see the results.

@corporalclegg914 11 ай бұрын

these cars look great in any color, so do what makes you happy. any shade of metallic grey or silver is always my go-to for cool cars. many say it’s boring, but it’s my favorite & I don’t build or restore cars for others’ approvals. I have a silvery grey metallic 3.2L 911S Coupé with black Fuchs. I painted modern brake calipers red on one side & blue on the other, to see which I liked best. that was 12 years ago & I haven’t changed it…it’s impossible to see them both at once. a good friend of mine thought that I’d kept repainting them until I told him that they’re intentionally different & that blew his mind. do what makes you happy & you’ll be satisfied, regardless of what KZfaq comment section Professionals of Everything state or demand. a Datsun 240Z is always cool & fun in any language. good on ya, for snagging this one. I look forward to seeing & hearing from her soon.

@robertalvarez15 11 ай бұрын

The car is definitely in great hands with your restoration skills and your vision on how to finish it. My suggestions are: leave out the louvre, close out the antenna hole, consider the original inner mirror, combine the front apron with original BRE lip, definitely use inox exhaust with equal lenght piping for outstanding I6 exhaust noise and orange 918 as color to make the crome and rear lights shine together with the rear panel in matt grey. Instead of coilovers, maybe consider shorter springs to reduce clearance while keeping the original struts. Regarding rust: in terms of preservation, a full chassis dip and protection would be ideal, despite the filming ban. Finally, please allow me to challenge you on giving it another thought on the fender mirrors (to keep the gourgeous front fender line clean) and rear spoiler (the latter in car color, if installed). In any case thanks a lot for sharing and wish you heaps of fun bringing this great classic sports car back to shining glory.

@_D_P_ 11 ай бұрын

Personally I love the safari gold. Even the orange looks quite distinctive. Red is overused on so many other sports cars. The extendible antenna is too interesting of a mechanism to not get working. If you don't reinstall it, maybe you could mount in on a stand for decoration and demonstration. Those rear window louvers look really cool externally but hurt visibility when driving and give it a tougher appearance than the style you're going for.

@winnerscreed6767 11 ай бұрын

agree with your color choice statements.

@nusbaumtanner 11 ай бұрын

Everything I would have wanted to say.

@southsider9638 11 ай бұрын

Definitely like the orange or the gold. Love that vintage orange color on the interior.

@frankfarklesberry 11 ай бұрын

I agree. Make it a Cali car again.

@KristofferEngdahl 11 ай бұрын

Es wird interessant sein zu sehen, wie die Restaurierung verläuft. Ich bin mir sicher, dass es gut wird. Danke, dass du dein Hobby teilst. Danke aus Schweden!

@jadediquattro5355 6 ай бұрын

Every time I watch a restoration video of yours the colors you choose for them are beautiful. I would go with whatever makes you smile. I really liked the Safari Orange though.

@arlomiller5254 11 ай бұрын

My first car was a 1974 260Z! As far as mirrors, I think you'll find that even the stock rear view mirror comes down into your field of view. When driving it, take extra care with the blind spot that creates on your right hand side!

@arlomiller5254 11 ай бұрын

And as far as getting rid of the roll cage, you might consider adding a stiffener rod between the two rear strut towers, to stiffen against body roll and improve handling. Currently the roll cage is adding some of that and you'll miss it when it's gone.

@Vickie-Bligh 11 ай бұрын

@@arlomiller5254 The roll cage is after market not original.

@jimthommes9740 11 ай бұрын

I vote to keep the antenna. It was a very cool feature in its time and I think it should stay.

@monkeygraborange 11 ай бұрын

I completely agree. It was a luxury in its time, and totally impressive!

@schizophrenicenthusiast 11 ай бұрын

Agreed. It looks so unique, it has to stay!

@IdequelBernabel 11 ай бұрын

I can't wait to see the complete restoration of that amazing car! 💪 You're the best!

@chame17 11 ай бұрын

This is such a cool project, I cannot wait for the episodes to start coming out.

@lutherdagalla1808 10 ай бұрын

What a great project! I like most of your restoration ideas. For the color I would prefer 918 orange. I would definitely leave the antenna - if at all possible, install a modern radio with a classic look and use this or a modern, self-extending antenna. I think the sunshade for the rear window is super cool - can't it be replaced with a high-quality part made of carbon or plastic? I would be unsure about the lowering - maybe I wouldn't do it at all. When it comes to the interior lining, I'm thinking of a high-quality felt - medium gray or dark blue. I'm excited to see how you get on - good luck!

@davidvisser4446 11 ай бұрын

918 orange! That looks so good!

@rphntw1n 11 ай бұрын

I am SO excited for this series.

@whiskeyjack3 11 ай бұрын

Красный, только красный! Отличный проект. Удачной реставрации, по другому у вас не бывает

@mewr11 11 ай бұрын

I really like the gold color you showed in the video, but it would clash pretty badly with the seats unless you re-upholster them - not sure if that was already part of your plan. If you plan to keep the seats the same, I'd say either the original red or dark grey would fit the best.

@nickdockery7181 11 ай бұрын

Lots of excellent details here, can't wait for more! The moto-lita style steering wheel is a popular aftermarket option for taller and broader people, since the stock steering wheel is super wide diameter and drives the car like a bus. Frenching the side markets is also a popular mod, even in the US. The antenna is a nice addition to the body and gives an asymmetrical look, but if you're already frenching, might as well keep the panels clean! The BRE-style front lip is SO COOL and sleek. Good choice on the original 240 no-rubber bumper. Clean look. I still think the Safari Gold is a classic color you cant go wrong with. If you plan to go with a chrome bumper, i recommend silver wheels. Ties the whole thing together. Choke cable or cold start is a MUST if you plan to drive the car during winter. I believe they were originally secured to the plastic console itself, but a popular modification is to create a plate and secure it to the transmission tunnel. For research and potentially OEM part sourcing you may need, I highly recommend getting in touch with my friends at Z Car Garage, based in California! They have decades of knowledge in modded, stock, and vintage racing Z-cars. This series is gonna be awesome.

@akuakivi 11 ай бұрын

I had six of these cars since an original purchase in Texas of a 240Z. Over the next 40 years, I had three 260Z and three 240Z. The main problems I had were with worn out wiring. It was easy to burn out the old wires, so I would advise replacing the wiring, since you have the car unassembled. I, too, had the triple weber carburation and was very happy with it over the years.

@andymiller5611 11 ай бұрын

I am very much looking forward to this series of videos! The 240/280Z are a personal favourite of mine! Can't wait fella! 🍻🤘💜

@henrynewgent8481 11 ай бұрын

I love that this build is a sort of restomod. It’s going to look fantastic on the watanabes! As someone who is very into Japanese cars I’m quite excited for this

@mymechanicsinsights 11 ай бұрын

Fingers crossed!

@Nouruth 11 ай бұрын

I really like your plan and style. Since you asked for opinions, here goes. The black rims look awesome, I think the orange color would look good with them. Get rid of the antenna (and the side thingies). I'm not sure about spoiler. Maybe something bit more narrower winglike would be cool. I think the louvers after good paint would look good but if they block rear-view, then I understand of getting rid of them. I wouldn't lower the car. It's fine at it is. Steering wheel looks great, but transmission knob needs an upgrade. Overall, great find and really nice looking car. Can't wait to see what you do with it.

@russwren3373 11 ай бұрын

All this + please no fender mirrors 😊

@jean-baptistegaridel8787 11 ай бұрын

I absolutely love this projects and the strong choices you usually make in your works, best of old and new. The one I feel not as sold on is the mirrors on the front instead of the door junction, I reckon it breaks the line and gives it an insectoid look that feels odd. My son and I are huge fans and very eager to follow the rest of it so massive kudos to you !

@user-lv4xs9wo1f 5 ай бұрын

You have so many comments that you may not have time to read this but I hope you do. This is such a great project and you tell the story so well. My family bought a 1973 Datsun 240Z brand new from the Harbor Datsun dealership in Southern California when I was a little boy. It was orange with a black interior and so sporty and small compared to all the other cars on the road at the time. We had the same wheels on our Z that you have on your car. They were very common in Southern California as most people preferred them instead of the hubcaps which looked cheap. We also had the metal louvered cover over the back window which was also very common in Southern California at the time. The interior of the Z would get so hot unless you had those louvered windows even if you had a/c in the car (which our Z had). They were trendy at the time, but you're right, they were cheap and rattled a lot. Both the wheels and the louvers on the window came on the car from the dealership. I love the ideas you have for your car except for the fender mounted mirrors. In my opinion, it's not an attractive look and spoils the line of the long hood. However, this is YOUR car and you do what you desire. I have such respect for your attention to detail and I love that you are saving this special car from the past. If you no longer need the California license plate, I wouldn't mind buying it from you. Those are my initials. 😁

@donovanolson85 11 ай бұрын

very cool video! I think it would be cool to keep the antenna and keep that vintage look, maybe have a switch to have it go up or have it automatically go up when turning on the radio.

@mymechanicsinsights 11 ай бұрын

It would definitely be a very cool gimmick if it works! The car looks like an RC car when it's extended.

@sparky3156 11 ай бұрын

Growing up in So Cal, I remember these cars well. The rising antenna was a response by most manufacturers to constant vandalism of breaking or twisting exposed antennas. It was a huge problem. The antennas would extend automatically when the radio was turned on and recede when it was turned off. However, if the motor broke, as it did a lot, you had no radio reception. This led to the implanted wire, so as to be vandal proof. The black strip across the front window was to block out the sun on a sloped front window, a new design which caused problems in hot climates. The louvers on the back were also to keep the sun out and keep the interior cooler.

@davidmedlin8562 11 ай бұрын

I agree about the antenna, looks 😎

@joeshomeshop 11 ай бұрын

Unfortunately, I owned several cars with the automatic antenna, including a Nissan (Datsun😉) Maxima and Toyota Cressida. The automatic antenna always broke. I’d love to know what the calculated MTBF of those was from the engineers. I suspect it may have been the least reliable component on any car. Can’t think of another part that was so reliably broken on a used car.

@akajesusx 11 ай бұрын

If you're going for an overall clean look, I think closing up the antenna hole would look a lot better on the car. I can't wait to see the upcoming videos on this car. You're easily my favorite restorationist on KZfaq for your great machine work and amazing fit and finish.

@dogsbyfire 11 ай бұрын

I doubt that motorized antenna was original to this car. It seems so out of place on an inexpensive sports car of that era. I could be wrong, but I just don’t remember that on these early 70s Z cars. Maybe on the later 280 ZX, but by then the car had lost its hard sporting edge. Also, the one you removed looks exactly like the aftermarket motorized antenna my brother installed on his 1978 Pinto.

@JDnBeastlet 11 ай бұрын

Greetings from Canada! First of all, your English is more than good enough. Given that Switzerland has four official languages of which English is not one, you are doing just fine. Secondly, I have watched your channels with great interest over the years and am really keen on watching this project develop. I am very much looking forward to further videos!

@KevinMichaelMichael 7 ай бұрын

Love the behind the scenes tour. Great project.

@jdh6000 10 ай бұрын

Out of the choices, I like the thought of orange, though it would look good in almost any color. Even a white pearl, with satin black tail panel, spoiler and the "scallops" that the headlights sit in. I know it's going to turn out awesome. 👍 There's so many directions you could go, and none are wrong.

@GumiNightPower 11 ай бұрын

Honestly, it'd be a whole lot cooler to see this awesome ride in a factory color(imo). If I had to pick any of the colors from the Z catalog itself, than ones I'd like to possibly see are the 611 Wine Red or 362 Dark Purple Metallic (they were on the 260 and 280z if I recall). If it had to be a 240z specific color code....905 Red or 920 Gold would look absolutely gorgeous on it. Sorry for all the text here, but I know for sure this bad boi is gonna look good in the end. Hopefully one of these 4 make it onto the vehicle in the future. Good luck with the Restoration!