This is not a Datsun with a bit of rust, it’s rust with a bit of Datsun. Entertaining as always, thanks Ryan.

@richardmitchell2274

Жыл бұрын

Lol 😂

@danbrown4517

Жыл бұрын

Don't forget all the filler/sealant, put there to hold the rust together! Another great video guys!

@milanhanzlik511

Жыл бұрын

Ooooioii>III iii iiii

Hope you enjoyed the Disaster that we uncovered this time! Please remember to hit that like and subscribe button, it really does help us out!

I had to start laughing when you pulled that sill apart OMG what a mess, lot of admiration for your patience and work ethic Really looking forward to seeing this whole body done and in primer.

@yorkshirecarrestoration

Жыл бұрын

I almost started crying haha. it really is a mess! We really are looking forward to getting it in primer too :)

The double sills were always Datsun's nemesis. Moisture traps. You're the men to sort it out 😉

@yorkshirecarrestoration

Жыл бұрын

It really does, we cut the rest of the sill off in the next video! It's grim! Thanks!

You could fix that sill with a bit of gauze and some fibre glass filler. Keep the tradition of the 1970's going. It is amazing how times have changed. Many cars of this era, the panels were not even primed or treated inside the enclosed sections. They did, and do, rot from the inside. This is like a "magic carpet", there was nothing holding the floor up.

@yorkshirecarrestoration

Жыл бұрын

Doing the repair that way makes it sound miles easier! These were very bad for rot like you say! and now we see it years later. Thanks for commenting!

I don't know if you're aware of this, but there should probably be jacking point strengthening plates sandwiched between the inner and outer sills at the front and rear of the door openings. At least, there are on the 2 seat coupe 260z, so I assume the 2+2 is likely the same. I only mention it because it looks like it's rotten to the point that it's difficult to tell anything was ever there to begin with.

@GT380man

11 ай бұрын

Good info. This car is so corroded that entire structures have vanished.

Hi 👋🏻 Ryan. We love you doing this Datsun disaster 😊 Your enthusiasm is exceptionally and keeping us entertained with your humour is awesome 👏🏻 love it buddy 🤩

@yorkshirecarrestoration

Жыл бұрын

Hi Stevie, thank you so much for the continued support and comments! We really do appreciate it! Many more episodes on the way :)

Again, how did this car not fold in half when it hit a speed bump? Just jaw dropping to see this abomination revealed! I'm speachless.😢

@yorkshirecarrestoration

Жыл бұрын

We are thinking the same thing! How did it hold its-self up in one piece!

@GT380man

11 ай бұрын

@@yorkshirecarrestorationIn all seriousness, the motor was probably acting as a stressed member of the chassis.

Hey Ryan, sorry, but feel the need to comment on the comments. Just read the John Alexander comment and am gobsmacked to be honest. How anyone who obviously has the basic knowledge to use a computer or similar device connected to the internet can possibly comment like that just beats me. Speaking for the other 99.99% of people who are subscribed to your channel, you are simply inspirational in what you do. I am 70 now, an amateur restorer, and you give us all so much hope, because you show us what actually can be tackled without giving up on the project. So many commenters are missing the point on this one. You bought the car, took too much notice of the (quite obviously either deluded or totally dishonest) previous owner, knew you had your work cut out, but didn't think it could possibly be as bad as it is. You then decided to plough on with it and push yourself to see what could be achieved. If it were a customer's car, things would have to be different, but it is your own and therefore it is not about the money, it is all about the challenge. Also, let's not forget that most of us think it is a brilliant addition to the KZread content and look forward to every instalment. Ignore the negative comments, carry on doing what you are doing.

@yorkshirecarrestoration

6 ай бұрын

Thank you so very much Bob! I really do appreciate the very kind words :)

Ryan, the more I see of your expose on structured air gaps, the more I love the channel. Oh to be 55 or more years younger, and knocking on the door of YCR, to seek an apprenticeship! As previously stated, we don't have the degree of rust issues in Oz, but then again, even here, these, Fiats and Alfas hold a pretty good mortgage on the ferrous cancer! Looking forward to many more issues to follow and I for one, will be disappointed to see it finished; but then again. I know you will have a yard full of subsequent disasters to follow and we can learn from!

The man hours alone far outway what the vehicle is worth.that said it's about doing something you love and keeping another classic alive.keep up the work.excellent😊😊😊

@yorkshirecarrestoration

Жыл бұрын

Yes thats right, although it wont be a Datsun anymore with all the metal I've replaced! but it will be worth it in the end when we are driving it around :)

Living up to its name...DISASTER😱. Looking forward to the fabrication, keep up the good work👍

You are basically building a brand new Datsun. You are not anymore patching rust holes. Instead you build a car around patches of metal that were forgotten by rust. It's just amazing.

"intresting to see what's under here" , more like bloody terrifying! - more courage than sense when it comes to this Datsun - but we're so glad you're doing it - Brilliant work as ever

@yorkshirecarrestoration

Жыл бұрын

Haha, I didn't expect it to be quite so bad! Yes, it makes no sense, but I'm still going to do it haha. Thanks as always Colin!

@colinritchie1757

Жыл бұрын

@@yorkshirecarrestoration Nah thank you Ryan for working on something that's doing it's best to return to it original state , Iron Oxide!

This reminds me of the magazines in the 90's where parts to build a model were attached and you built a bit each week. The Datsun is turning into a 5000 piece 3d jigsaw

@yorkshirecarrestoration

Жыл бұрын

Haha a full size scale model of a Datsun :D

@Ragnar8504

Жыл бұрын

Except you need to make all the parts yourself. Without any drawings. 😂

It´s like peeling a Onion,the more you peel,more tears are shedded for this poor work

@yorkshirecarrestoration

Жыл бұрын

That is a very accurate description

It must be so frustrating when you are so good at what you do, sadly there are these cowboys that botch vehicles and create death traps, you should be proud that you are getting the right message across, at least anybody who employs you to repair their car can rest assured it has been repaired properly and it is safe, first class workmanship 👍👍👍

Your commitment to this project is outstanding. The bodges you are uncovering would have broken most people. I cant stop watching; its like a train wreck, only the train comes back better and stronger than ever.

People say there is light at the end of the tunnel - no that’s just another rusty hole being exposed - one day Ryan this will all be over!

Your not repairing a car you are building a car ! Excellent work

Ive just binge watched all of these videos, you have probably regained about 30 bhp just by removing the filler and additional floor pans, great work, really enjoying watching them

@yorkshirecarrestoration

6 ай бұрын

Haha thank you!

Look how far you've come, it'll not be long and it'll be a solid shell thanks to your skill and dedication.

I have now been watching 33 clips, in a week, and one thing I have learned is, dont get intimidated rust ;)

I am ashamed to admit I was laughing my head off through much of that video. I just don't understand how that car managed to stay together! Another awesome instalment in the Disaster Datsun adventure.

I like the drama you put in and the work you do - 😂 - but you cannot convince me that you are surprised the car is badly rusted all over..you guys know what you are doing and that model is notorious for rust too

@yorkshirecarrestoration

Жыл бұрын

Haha thanks. And i dont think anything surprises us anymore, although that sill was looking half decent, turns out it was hiding this horror!

I think it was Freiburger who coined the name for one of his Datsun's as "Rotsun". That name would definitely apply here!

@yorkshirecarrestoration

Жыл бұрын

It definitely does!

Furious Driving should take his Crown Vic to you guys for his current seal issues. If he hasn’t found anyone yet.

@yorkshirecarrestoration

Жыл бұрын

Yes!!!

Remember kids. Just because you can, doesn’t mean you should ;). Every video - well it can’t get much worse. Well…. Good on ya for trying to save this car. Not too many left after all these years. The 2+2’s are very unloved but still deserving of saving. I had a 74 260z that I sold about 11 years ago. Definitely one of this cars I wish I’d never sold. It was extremely clean though it did need floor pans. Prices have gone crazy on them, even before the covid tax. My husband even said had he known prices would’ve gone up like this he wouldn’t have pushed to sell it.

A thought came drifting down the ponderous river... Do you ever come to a point, where you say; "OK, that's it. You win. It's not worth it." ? But please, don't stop! It's very entertaining...!

Wow! That sill is rusty. You are the man for that job. 👌

Never thought I would be so engrossed in a car restoration, Kudos to you on the fantastic job you are doing on this rust bucket and I look forward to seeing the progression. Fantastic work.

Slowly and surely the disaster datsun is losing the rust battle it keeps presenting you rust and you are like a trooper Ryan never giving up you battle on you will be victorious and have an outstanding z Ycr are amazing great video and channel ❤

Thank you for a great video, I enjoy the humour but it's educational too. I'm glad this once great car is being saved.

@yorkshirecarrestoration

6 ай бұрын

Thank you :D

Hi Ryan, you are like a miner searching for gold in this job. I am enjoying these videos. The look on your face says it all. Great work and thanks for bringing us along it’s this.

The depth to which you go is amazing. My 1962 A40 was built out of aluminium, self tappers and paste. Home Mig welding was not a thing then, 1968 ish, but I wish I could go back in time and do it right. A big workshop is also an advantage. IN 1971 the MOT guy said enough and the car died. Things have got so much better for the home enthusiast to mend their cars

Lovely. I moved on to doing a nice big, simple Merc bus - it's like a breath of fresh air compared to the cars. :-) Doddle!

@yorkshirecarrestoration

Жыл бұрын

Not jealous at all...

Great work on such a soul destroying job. Someone must like it enough to have all that work done.

@yorkshirecarrestoration

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!! And this is our own car :)

Hey cheer up, some rust like that. When it got big, I always took it personally. You want me to give up?? Especially now. Now I'll show you what I'm made of and what I've learned. I totally knelt in and the result was all the better. hang in there😊

You are making headway!!! It looks so much better. Just keep working your way round!!!❤

@yorkshirecarrestoration

Жыл бұрын

I am getting there bit by bit! Thanks!!!

@landonmarx4753

Жыл бұрын

@@yorkshirecarrestoration yes u are keep going!!!

Reminds me of our old mark 3 Ford Cortina was out of work at the time so just started cutting Back & Back ! The whole car got repaired with metal from service twin tub washing machines which was thicker metal and very readily available did buy 2 sills though and it did pass the MOT. But to no avail got stolen and the rest is history

The gift that keeps on giving - 😮

Who`d had thought there`d be more rust ! Another top job guys

@yorkshirecarrestoration

Жыл бұрын

Disaster Datsun strikes again!

I remember these old Datsuns, always were rusty even when just a few years old, I think they made them from old corned beef tins or something.

Hello 👋 Ryan good to see bro I have learned a lot from this channel and you guys I really look forward in watching the BMW series it was so rotted out I don't know which is worse the BMW or my jaguar. This is the best channel on KZread I love it.. keep up the good work buddy and be careful and safe my friend.

What a way to start a 12hour shift,a disaster datsun video at break time. Keep cutting that rot out Ryan 👍

@yorkshirecarrestoration

Жыл бұрын

Yesss!! Haha thanks!!! And I will do! there is still plenty of it!

Whilst I can't wait to see it in sealer/primer this is the first episode where I've seen it in your eyes that maybe you are thinking of throwing the towel in on this one... wouldn't blame you if you did...👍👍

Won’t you be retired before the car is finished ? 😂 What a mess of a car !😮 Still admiring your bravery !

I love this car and the miracles you pull off.... looking forward to seeing how you rebuild this section... it looks impossible to me. A finished product still seems a long way off... this car just keeps on giving!

@yorkshirecarrestoration

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! It will be a challenge to rebuild it with so little left! We cut more out in the next episode too! We are a long way off but we will get there!

Just love your enthusiasm. Keep up the great work

Looking forward to the day when this Datsun will be totally rust free specimen, like factory fresh. It can only be a matter of days now.

That is what nightmares are made of, good luck...

@yorkshirecarrestoration

Жыл бұрын

I still have nightmares now!

@lennym1636

Жыл бұрын

@@yorkshirecarrestoration LOL

Mad project, mad guys!! I love it!

Just love every rebuild you guys do. 👍👍

Brilliant work as always 👍👍

@yorkshirecarrestoration

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Lee!

Only recently found this channel. Brilliant work. Ryan your videos are equally impressive and hilarious.

@yorkshirecarrestoration

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Craig, i really appreciate the very kind comment! Glad you enjoyed it!!

I used to work at the Datsun main dealership in the late 70s early 80s when these cars were about. They used to start falling apart about 4 years old. Great car at the time apart from the fact they were rot boxes.😢

I don't know where you find the strength or motivation to keep going? Hats off to you for keeping at it! What a ride.

It just gets better and better bodge after bodge, many people would have not even started a car this rotten but it is all progressing on and you are doing great work not an easy task

Hi Ryan. The previous owner had to have very interesting prices for the filler, You should ask him that information.😜

@yorkshirecarrestoration

Жыл бұрын

They must have done!! haha, we do need to know where!

Just unending work with little sight of light at the end of the tunnel. It must be difficult to keep going but you will an get there in the end.

I know exactly what's going through your mind, l had the exact same scenario with an MGB GT many years ago which as you probably know were complete rot boxes especially the floors and sills, you get to the point when you think there is just no point carrying on with this bloody car! So you walk away for a couple of days then start again as you feel you've gone this far you carry on cutting out the rot fabricating new pieces to weld in. Keep at it you will get there in the end then you realise it was worth all the blood sweat and swearing.

Love what you guys do. The Datsun however is a total nightmare. How can you do this without using a jig? is anything going to match up? Keep it up guys nice to see so many oldies being restored.

You'll get there. Is it time to bang in some bracing though? Not much left now holding the structure together

@yorkshirecarrestoration

Жыл бұрын

I had some bracing in when i removed as it was just getting the way. but in the next episode i put some bracing back in to hold it straight. I will also check the doors etc to make sure things fit before properly welding. Thanks

This is so frustrating. I know what I am taking about. Hang on, buddy. There's a light at the end of the tunnel 💡. You're doing a great job 👍

@yorkshirecarrestoration

6 ай бұрын

Thanks!

Love this build, great skill and patience!! Think you’ve definitely got to remove that whole sill 😢

If you removed all the rust at once, there wouldn't be enough to fill a shoe box. Skill and patience will win the end.

@yorkshirecarrestoration

Жыл бұрын

Bucket loads! Yes, patience is key :)

Oh dear 😢 it's in good hands I'm sure you will sort it ❤

@yorkshirecarrestoration

Жыл бұрын

We will get there soon!

Bloody Hell..........................................................Great content as expected thank you

@yorkshirecarrestoration

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Peter!

"I didnt expect this bit to be so bad" Have you forgotten about the rest of the car. 😂

Reminds me on the unfixable ROTSUN from ROADKILL.

@yorkshirecarrestoration

Жыл бұрын

Haha yeah!

Original Datsun primer and paint???? I'd be bagging that up and getting it on the bay as its rarer than unicorn poo. She's the gift that just keeps on giving that one. I'd say far better cars were scrapped. Good showcasing for your master fabrication skills though.

More Yorkshire steel than Japanese steel now lol

@yorkshirecarrestoration

Жыл бұрын

There is indeed!

This look bad, the rear floor looks worse than mine! waiting for more rebuild and rust discovery!

@yorkshirecarrestoration

Жыл бұрын

Its just bad everywhere haha, We are getting through it slowly though!

That cars crazy , how did it get so bad , it must have been someone taking it to the same garage and the garage putting patch after patch on for every mot repairing for least amount of cash , hoping the owner will give up ! It must have weighed a ton more than it should have

I can smell and taste that from here😬😬😬👍🏻

I really enjoy the the DD videos but man, do I feel sorry for you on all that work😮‍💨

just when you thought it couldn't get any worse

@yorkshirecarrestoration

Жыл бұрын

Exactually! The next Datsun video is even worse than this :O

You're basically building a new Datsun at this point, lol

Amazing! Do thinks that in hindsight sending the car for blasting or dipping to ‘see what you had before starting would have been best? Admire your determination to carry on because this really has past its best.

Go you one better: Had a 1977 Firebird where they used kids play clay for the corner sections of the trunk, then slapped bondo over the lot… Was a wonderful Flintstone car…😂

I'm a new viewer so not sure where you are in this project. I'm guessing you are going to get the joy of doing this all over again on the other side. : )

All the best this is scary. I would be really concerned about how I would accurately create the inner will sub structure so the outer is then correct. I have an Austin Atlantic convertible to repair and I know the inner sills are bad. At least it's original bad which helps with templates. All the best.

Hi, That's not a Disaster Datsun, I believe I recognize a Dusty Crumb, we see less and less driving this car on our roads...You have merit Ryan! Seems to me, you're spending more time sweeping than welding these days.

Wonder whats behind here????? I think you know whats behind there before the grinder comes out of the box! I think I will increase my gross weight figure from 300 to 500Kg lighter at the end of the work. It might even become a fast Datsun when finished. Chin up and keep going.

There’s also a thought that the car must have been loved to be sent to the shop over and over again. Having said that, this car is halfway through its last life

Wygląda znajomo 👍

Imagine dipping that shell.... you'd have been fishing it out in a dozen pieces.... 🤣

The rust on this Datsun transcends all, "Kill the child, corrupt them all!" 😆 If they hadn't double-triple-quantupled layered it, it wouldn't have been this bad, not even by a long shot. I think by the 3rd time we can read their thoughts "Oh sod it, no use fighting what it has become" and put it on there 😂

I keep wondering, did you ever expect it to be so bad... And then at the 12:25 min. mark, you clarify the situation nicely. Is it possible to source any of these panels to save yourself some work fabricating from scratch? Not only for this side, but surely the other one as well? Good luck as always...

You Won't BELIEVE What Is Lurking Behind These Sills! It's rust isn't it?

@yorkshirecarrestoration

Жыл бұрын

It is indeed rust. How ever did you guess? :)

Gives me a bit of confidence that my S2 106 Rallye can be restored 😅

I'm starting to think is it worth it !!!!!! one step forward and three steps back .

This video should bring you to 40k in no time..

👍👍👍

Fantastic work. Is this a customer car or one of your own?

I'm working on a Mercedes W114 coupe at present which has been on going for almost 2 years,and is just as bad as that.But at least someone took the time to weld the dodgy patches in place on the Datsun. . On the car I'm doing ,the sills were made from expanding foam,shaped then coated with bitumen. 😦😦 The seats weren't even fixed to the car because there wasn't a floor. .

@Ragnar8504

Жыл бұрын

The foam sounds like Furious Driving's Crown Vic. The NSU Ro80 that Lawrie of LMM looked at once was close to this nightmare level too though - aluminium panels pop riveted and screwed over extensive structural rot.

Ok I am going to ask. With all of the rust and panel replacement would it not have been more cost effective to source replacement panels for what could be and then fab up the need other bits and bobs?

i think it will polish out

I'd say weigh it in for scrap but theres not a lot of metal to scrap. Gives me palpitations looking at it. Good luck !

That'll polish out