My Mechanics
S01:E04 - The Bodywork Odyssey
S01:É01 - S01:E01 - The Teardown
The first part of a 1973 Datsun 240Z restoration. This California barn find features original modifications including triple Weber carburetors, a roll bar, and air conditioning.
S01:É02 - S01:E02 - The Plan
Explore the history, modifications, and restoration plans for this classic Datsun 240Z. Follow the mechanical journey and project updates.
S01:É03 - S01:E03 - The Wobbling Tailgate
Mechanic repairs a wobbly tailgate on a Datsun 240Z by removing rust, welding a reinforced steel support piece, and restoring structural integrity to the lock area.
S01:É04 - S01:E04 - The Bodywork Odyssey
Restoration of a Datsun 240Z continues with extensive bodywork. The car is stripped of sound deadening and undercoating, then dent removal begins.
S01:É05 - S01:E05 - Final Bodywork
Completing bodywork on a Datsun 240Z by replacing rusted rocker panels, wheel arches, and floor sections. Welding custom steel panels and preparing the chassis for blasting.
S01:É06 - S01:E06 - Bare Metal to Primer
Continuing the 1973 Datsun 240Z restoration. The car undergoes complete media blasting to bare metal, then protective zinc dust primer and epoxy primer application for paint prep.
S01:É07 - S01:E07 - The Paint Job
Continuing the 1973 Datsun 240Z restoration with final paint preparation and application. Block sanding, primer coats, seam sealing, and custom Safari Gold base coat with clear coat finish.
S01:É08 - S01:E08 - The Front Axle
Fully restoring the front axle and suspension components of a Datsun 240Z, including machining custom ball joints, zinc plating, powder coating, and installing adjustable coilovers.
S01:É09 - S01:E09 - Rear End Perfection
Fully restoring the rear axle assembly of a classic Datsun 240. Yellow zinc plating, powder coating, KW coilovers, brake drum restoration, and custom sway bar links.
S01:É10 - S01:E10 - The Dirty Differential
Restoring the differential from a Datsun 240Z, including disassembly, gear ratio upgrade, and rear axle reassembly with new bearings and components.