In this video I'm continuing the restoration on my 1973 Datsun 240Z. After all the bodywork and the panel alignment in the last episode the car was finally ready to start with the paint job. The first step for a new paint job is, to get all the old paint removed doen to the bare metal. I brought the car to a blasting company. They completely blasted the whole car and all the parts. For paint removal they used walnut shells. This is the perfect media for that job, because it does not warp any of

This is the first video of the Datsun 240Z car restoration series. | my mechanics

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

Sammi Frazier's '73 Datsun 240Z. The sleek Z now sports a completely updated chassis, 17-inch Bogart Racing Wheels, and power from a Chevy LS2 connected to a six-speed. Wider fenders and quarters, modified doors, and custom front and rear spoilers update the body under maroon Glasurit paint. At the same time, Corbeau Seats USA and butterscotch-colored leather upholstery highlight the inside. You can read all about this double award winner in the January 2024 Issue of the Goodguys Gazette below.