Latest 280zx video is here - kzread.info/dash/bejne/hnid1cZuZsvVorw.html

Let’s be honest we all clicked this vid cause we like z cars

@itsmikelake

3 жыл бұрын

Haha not mad about that!

@cjthegearhead6786

3 жыл бұрын

True

@Sepukku616

3 жыл бұрын

No lie

@aestheticswim3397

3 жыл бұрын

ive been trying to find a s30 z or a 280zx for a while but i got no luck

@erikdelgadillo9169

3 жыл бұрын

no shit

Bro i swear to god if u wouldn't have painted it completely I would have gone mad af ! :)) Great job man ! this looks sick af

@itsmikelake

3 жыл бұрын

Haha thanks my dude! Pretty stoked with it. Turbo install next!

Before even watching this, the build reminds me of the Devil Z

@itsmikelake

3 жыл бұрын

I'd never seen Midnight Wangan until after building this car and seeing the comments! Now I'm in love with it haha. Thanks for watching!

@1mawesomel1kethat

3 жыл бұрын

The Devil Z was a 240z but it's still an awesome build

@1mawesomel1kethat

3 жыл бұрын

@Samuel Olesek true, real life and Wangan Midnight

@ImHappy2poo

3 жыл бұрын

@@1mawesomel1kethat I know.

@1mawesomel1kethat

3 жыл бұрын

@@ImHappy2poo yup, you know so do I, absolutely no sarcasm on your or my part

Thanks for the awesome comments & support with this build! Next up - Turbo install! Don't forget to subscribe for all future 280zx content 😁.

@itsmikelake

3 жыл бұрын

@Joshua Pittman Cheers bro. Sometimes simple is best hey!

@itsmikelake

3 жыл бұрын

@Faded Primo Really appreciate that bro. Cheers!

@one4qv4re

3 жыл бұрын

What would a 280zx with a R32 Godzilla in be like 🤔

@itsmikelake

3 жыл бұрын

@Faded Primo That would certainly be different haha

@ethanpelzer3849

3 жыл бұрын

What size wheels are those

Sick video, thinking of buying one of these as a project when I’m a bit older!

@itsmikelake

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you bro! 100% do it. They’re amazing cars 👌🏻

@ugwuey1080

3 жыл бұрын

@@itsmikelake are the replacements for parts expensive? or easy to get? i live in argentina and there are almost no datzuns because in the moment they were selling our country began a non importing fase of the economy.

@itsmikelake

3 жыл бұрын

@@ugwuey1080 Unfortunately the parts aren't easy to find at all 😅

@phlooke

2 жыл бұрын

@@itsmikelake I can help you out with one part....cheat code for headlight replacements. They use the exact same headlights as a Jeep Wrangler... possibly older models like CJ7 headlights 😂.

Turbo install video just dropped! Enjoy - kzread.info/dash/bejne/h212lc1wXdKoo6Q.html

My mom had a 280z, watching this brought back great memories of the fun we had driving it. Great work and finished result.

Phenomenal work. The fender mirrors got me here cause I just picked some up for my Puma. The Z looks phenomenal. Living the T-tops.

Your car is absolutely stunning dude. Few years from now I'm looking to start collecting & restoring Zs. Your video has given me hope.

That is such a beautiful car! I'm glad you put so much time and work into that Z so you could enjoy it! Also, thank you for saving it from where it was before!

@itsmikelake

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you bro! I’m so proud of it. I still have sooo many things I want to do to her. Turbo setup coming soon!

I laughed more , than I had to , for u. When u said "the only bush, that I love, legit" 🤣🤭🤣 Sometimes , u must explore nature 🤣🤣🤣😏🤭😏

@itsmikelake

3 жыл бұрын

Hahahaha, had to be said!

i love this, i won a 300zx z31 1984 and people say im crazy and i should just stick to the 32 gtr i have but seeing people like this bringing life into the fairladies is incredible and fills me with joy !

@itsmikelake

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Noah. The R32's are great, but there's just something about these old Japanese cars that are so fricken cool! So much character.

I’ve been wanting one of these cars since i was 5 yrs old. Excellent, excellent work and very impressive! $1,500 is a steal! Nicely done!

I just acquired a 280 almost in the exact same condition. I don’t have much knowledge on fixing these kinda things. It’s how I actually found this video. It’s encouraging to see that it is possible to fix it.

@RuminantPrime

Ай бұрын

How is it going?

It's amazing what people can do in only 10 minutes. Good and quick work.

SHE LIVES! Hell yeah Dr. Frankenstein, I wish I had your skillset. Cruising in something you brought back like that must be so damned satisfying. Hope she'll be good to you for a LONG time!😁👍

I am so glad you put fender mirrors. Personally I think it takes the car look fresh a different while still keeping it true to its roots

@itsmikelake

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks bro, I whole heartedly agree. Crazy how a small mod can make such a big difference!

Subbed! Love to see another aussie car YT! Wish you were around NSW. Love the work on the Datsun! I always have a soft spot for older datto’s and Nissan’s. Makes me miss my 88’ Exa

Turned out fantastic, nicely done! I can only hope our 280z project turns out this good

@itsmikelake

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks boys! Very keen to check your project out. Best of luck with it. Hit me up if you need any help.

Heck of a transformation. Glad to see i'm not the only one with mismatched DIY paint on repairs (edit: until respray - nice!)...and your car looks killer!

Only Ten Minutes? Very Fast!

@Ultra-161

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah man he be zoomin

@sparkletimez

3 жыл бұрын

Fr

Pretty nice I was starting to get anxious thinking you wouldn't work on the dust.

Tbh that car looks amazing just when you change the wheels

@itsmikelake

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you bro! Wheels can really change the whole look & feel of the car for sure.

Really nice job there. Looks amazing!

Beautiful. The 1st wheel u got actually looks perfect for the z..

@itsmikelake

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Agree, but they weren’t genuine wheels and I felt the car deserved genuine.

@munsey9114

3 жыл бұрын

Ah. I felt the same about the watanabe style wheels, but i rest easier knowing you did it for authenticity.

@boubjte

3 жыл бұрын

Most def, 1st wheel.

My first car was an 81 2+2 ttop 5speed. I loved it so much This brought back so many great memories. Thanks

@itsmikelake

3 жыл бұрын

They’re such a cool car hey, so much character. Thanks for the kind words Josh! Glad you enjoyed it.

This was cool, I had an 85 280zx . Miss that car. Was a blast to drive.

Nice job. I had a 1975 280Z, I loved that car!

Looked 50% better just after the first wash. Awesome work my guy.

@itsmikelake

3 жыл бұрын

Right?! Thanks bro. It's been such a fun build so far. Can't wait to do the turbo stuff!

The whole time I was scared to death thinking you would keep the rust and damage untouched, and just have the pretty paint over it. Thank goodness by the end you actually stripped the whole thing and fixed it all, had me worried.

Fukin minty mate, been watching since around when you first got it. Beautiful!

@itsmikelake

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much bro! She's turned out far better than I could have hoped. Not finished yet! Next up, turbo...😜

You did amazing job on this car mate

This is such a frickin sick vid dude!

@itsmikelake

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks bro! Can't wait to look back on it in 20 years haha

you're very lucky to have gotten this car at $1200. and to even own one is a miracle. and really cool on the process man, kudos to ya

I love these types of videos. Good work for Devil Z

Totally awesome! It takes a lot of work to save some of these Zs. I commend you. Excellent job so far. 👏

@itsmikelake

Жыл бұрын

Cheers! Phase 2 starts next week 😈

nice choice on Bayside blue. Fav color on the R34 GTR

She's a beautiful 2+2 (owned one BITD myself '83 5 speed loaded). Loved the look with the spokes.

@itsmikelake

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you bro! They’re such awesome cars. They’ll really come into their own in the next couple of years I think

Your 280ZX looks awesome!

i like your style dude..it’s perfect 🤩..stay safe bro

One of the many videos that makes me wish I had the money to do this kind of thing... Props... PS: Beautiful car!

nice work!

Love your works. Proud of you!

Great build Mike!

Congrats 👍🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼you do have balls to start with a project on those conditions 😳😳

@itsmikelake

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! It took a lot of work 😅

Silverstreak lookin' nice these days

Love the way the car came out man. Keep up the good content

@itsmikelake

3 жыл бұрын

Hey bro! Appreciate the love my man. Cheers!

Great work. Well done.

@itsmikelake

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers nick!

Defo might get an old datsun as my first project, i see a lot of them in decent shape for really cheap

@itsmikelake

3 жыл бұрын

Do it bro! Patience and hard work will see it through 🤘🏻

Absolute beaut cant wait till i can get one for myself 🤤 still working on my 350 in the meantime

@itsmikelake

Жыл бұрын

Hell yeah dude! 350’s are awesome too 👊🏻

Great job! Look amazing 😎

Big like! ZX are awesome. Huge difference between day 1 and now.

@itsmikelake

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Loki! Version 2 is nearly complete and I fricken cannot wait to drive it again 😭

@LOKISX

2 жыл бұрын

@@itsmikelake With Zac moving your way too I definitely have to plan a trip down for car hangs and check it out!

love the car bro, enjoy it you deserve it

I usually don't like the look of 280zx but this one looks nice

That is one sexy car you got there

Nice work and it's right hand drive.

@itsmikelake

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks dude! Yep, Australian delivered haha

Turned out so good Mike love it :)

@itsmikelake

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers Janith!

For a second I was like "is that Akio working on his Devil Z"

I was just watching devil z when I got this recommended 😳. I love the car man

@itsmikelake

3 жыл бұрын

Hah thank you bro! And thanks KZread for recommending it 😅

WoW i like Z but first Gen but honestly yours is kicking the ass!! I will maybe reconsider my Z project for same Gen 👌🏻👍🏼

Mate this is wicked!!

@itsmikelake

Жыл бұрын

Thank you bro!

Awesome work bro. Love it.

@itsmikelake

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you my bro!

From a die hard Ferrari fan this is one sweet ride well done awesome job beautiful machine long live the Z

@itsmikelake

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Glenn!

Awesome stuff Mike!

@itsmikelake

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers Loki ya legend! Can't wait to come up to QLD and hang!

Beautiful!

this is my favorite classic car- like what you did with it

@itsmikelake

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks bro! But we’re not done yet. Lots more to come 🤘🏻

I love these cars so much, sick build man

@itsmikelake

2 жыл бұрын

As do I! Thanks bro

I like this build a lot, it first bothered me that you didn't remove the rust completely the first time, and used fibreglass to "repair" the holes. however, I think you had in mind to respray and redo the bodywork anyway so now I don't mind. I hope you did use epoxy primer ;) as a rusty car owner myself, I know the importance of preventing rust lmao. last weekend I had in mind to repair a little rust hole under my door, that turned out to be half a car length of rust... which I had to cut out, haven't had time to patch the hole, but I did already clean the inside of rust and used Epoxy to seal the inside for preventing rust. love the car, paint has a few imperfections, but really good for a home sprayed car.

@itsmikelake

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching! Good luck with your rust fix. It’s a pain but worth it in the long run to keep our cars alive.

Sick build dude! Wouldn't change anything about it! But have you considered LED rear lights? Definitely would look cooler!

I love how is turned out it’s a beautiful car I love it keep up the good content aswel

@itsmikelake

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks bro! Appreciate it

That's a cool back seat to put the little ones in to get to ride in the little cool back seat a of a Cool Z.

Nice video bro!🤙🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻

This is one of my dream cars. The exact same color as yours with copper watanabes, sadly I won’t be able to get my hands on one because where I live they want 5-10,000 for one that doesn’t start.

Alucinante la transformación felicitaciones

Looks so sick, great job

@itsmikelake

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers Ben!

lo amé! hermoso trabajo

So inspiring. I have this same car but I got mine for $500USD. It’s rust free and paint and body is premium. Only issue is someone jacked the wheels and tossed a log through the front window. It is coming home to me on Monday and I hope mine looks as half as good as yours. The inside of mine is red and silver outside. But that blue is epic.

Brilliant car matey, I love my Z31

@itsmikelake

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul! Absolutely love the Z31's also. They're all quickly becoming hard to come by classics!

This vid made me like this car more than I already did

it looks amazing dude congratz

@itsmikelake

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers bro!

I’m in love with 240z

@itsmikelake

3 жыл бұрын

So am I!

The coolness is oozing out of my nose dude

@itsmikelake

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers bro

glad to see U and this car in happy ending

that was so cool bruh. i enjoy yout video

@itsmikelake

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks bro!

looks sick ,

Fire build bro

@itsmikelake

Жыл бұрын

Thanks homie!

Beautiful car love it

That blue is beautiful

The only problem I see are the stretched tires, but everything else is absolute gold

@itsmikelake

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed. These are the tyres that came on the wheels. I’ve been looking for wider tyres, not actually very easy to find in 16’s! Thinking I’ll go 235 instead of the current 215 👌🏻

Excellent work. Could you tell me the size of the tires? Thank you very much

Wow I didn't know there was a Right Steering Wheel version of the Datsun 280zx cause mine is left steering wheel but I like that everything else is the same.

Qué belleza del Datsun 280ZX !

Living the dream boys.

5:09... mig welding in short pants, like a boss.

wow, it looks amazing

@itsmikelake

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks bro!

I clicked on this and got an idea to replace the wheel flares. Instead of the black rivet look over each wheel well, I figured out a way to give it the wide look, without screwing a flare over each wheel. The car would have same look on the body as yours without having the screw on flares look- thanks bruh!

Love this car

Nice build

@itsmikelake

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks bro!

Awesome video 👏🏽👏🏽

@itsmikelake

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers!