Great job. Friend of your Dad's and mine, Danny R, used to be your neighbor in N VA, has had 6 ZXs over the years. He is gonna love this. Lessons in perseverence. Two thumbs up.
Thanks a lot, it's really hard to convey on camera just how much effort something like this takes. Having the channel helps keep the motivation up to get things done since we get comments from viewers asking where the next video is.
Tips for rear springs! Disconnect the rear axles to get even more leverage! When you are unbolting them make sure to have the vehicle at ride height or else the droop of the rear trailing arm will make the bolts incredibly tight!!!!!
Do NOT jump on the trailing arm, you risk the spring releasing all of its potential energy right into your shin! Please be safe and have driving your Z!!!
Restoring a z31 in Aus right now, and man is this a huge motivator. Had my first drive in it today since doing some random stuff, and just is so fun, but will definitely need to look into this exact stuff one day soon.
Really glad to see that this is helping put another Z31 back on the road! All the work done in this video really has helped it make such a more enjoyable drive.
Hey guys, just wanted to say great job on the 300ZX, quite impressed with how well it cleaned up. I've got my own Z32 project and I think you may have motivated me to get it back on the road as well!
Thanks a lot! It really brightens up our day knowing that our content helps motivate others to get their cars up and going. We've been keen on a Z32 for a while but just haven't jumped in yet, and most importantly, the right one hasn't popped up yet.
awesome video!!! i’m abt to get one for 900! runs with no ac or power steering so i’ve been looking at videos and forums. will definitely come back to this channel many times in the future
Really an amazing job! You have enough patience like me to own one of these haha! I just got my first Z this year. First v6 and first turbo car I’ve owned. Love it! I replaced the original timing belt and everything else on the engines front end. Thank you for all the commentary, what a great help. I need to do soft brake lines and wheel bearings next as well. Look forward to your next video🎉
Thanks! It takes a ton of time and patience to work on the cars and then as well to film, edit, and create the videos as well. I'm really glad to see others out there enjoy it and find it helpful!
@@cedricmiller4370 I'm sorry to have changed your mind haha. Just whatever you do buy the best one you can afford, it pays off in the long run and do your research.
@Dan_And_Daves_Garage lol no need to apologize I like both of them it's just like how the old ones from the 80s have more unique features like t- tops and pop up headlights as to where the 370z is just faster but no t-tops but either option I choose they will be in mint condition not too picky about price because I like quality and the Z has always been a favorite
I got it off Summit and this is it www.summitracing.com/parts/WLK-55135 It's really just a stock replacement and sound is meh and leaves some to be desired. If you need something because your current muffler is rotted then it'll work, but if you wanted something that sounds nice I would look somewhere else.
I actually saw one of these in a junkyard at Chesterfield Auto Parts a month ago. It was completely untouched and it's no longer there. I think the car was crushed but i hope not. Don't really know the company's policies 😢
Sad, once a long time ago we saw a pretty nice 87 Turbo that just got processed in and wasn't even in the yard yet. We asked if we could just get the whole thing but from my understanding it is against VA state law for a junkyard to sell a salvage vehicle to a normal person.
Rockauto usually has me covered for most consumables like brakes, suspension, etc. If there is anything more specific I'm looking for I've sourced stuff from eBay, and several of the Z specific parts sites.
Ok, number 1, you have a big enough garage to work on your stuff, number 2, you clearly don't have to deal with an anal retentive HOA that will be very happy to not only fine you into poverty themselves (and, also slap liens on your property that can lead to YOUR property being auctioned off in order to payoff those liens), but will also sick the city on you for working on your cars and having non-running vehicles on your property. Some of us need a shop to fix our cars instead of doing the work ourselves. Having been on the service side of a dealership, I know the sneaky bullshit that gets pulled on customers, so I will only take a car in for a recall issue, or if there's something that can only be done at a dealership.
Great work. Especially cuz it was a gift from your dad. He must be proud and rightly so. Awesome.
Great job. Friend of your Dad's and mine, Danny R, used to be your neighbor in N VA, has had 6 ZXs over the years. He is gonna love this. Lessons in perseverence. Two thumbs up.
Thanks a lot, it's really hard to convey on camera just how much effort something like this takes. Having the channel helps keep the motivation up to get things done since we get comments from viewers asking where the next video is.
More z31 content please and thank you :) this channel is def a hidden gem for Z31 enthusiasts
Let me know what else you'd like to see! We are always open to suggestions and feedback!
Tips for rear springs! Disconnect the rear axles to get even more leverage! When you are unbolting them make sure to have the vehicle at ride height or else the droop of the rear trailing arm will make the bolts incredibly tight!!!!!
Do NOT jump on the trailing arm, you risk the spring releasing all of its potential energy right into your shin! Please be safe and have driving your Z!!!
Restoring a z31 in Aus right now, and man is this a huge motivator. Had my first drive in it today since doing some random stuff, and just is so fun, but will definitely need to look into this exact stuff one day soon.
Really glad to see that this is helping put another Z31 back on the road! All the work done in this video really has helped it make such a more enjoyable drive.
Hey guys, just wanted to say great job on the 300ZX, quite impressed with how well it cleaned up. I've got my own Z32 project and I think you may have motivated me to get it back on the road as well!
Thanks a lot! It really brightens up our day knowing that our content helps motivate others to get their cars up and going. We've been keen on a Z32 for a while but just haven't jumped in yet, and most importantly, the right one hasn't popped up yet.
awesome video!!! i’m abt to get one for 900! runs with no ac or power steering so i’ve been looking at videos and forums. will definitely come back to this channel many times in the future
Glad to help you make poor decisions!
Great work! Love the Z cars.
Thanks a lot!
I’m glad you made more videos on this car
Let me know what else you would like to see!
I used to own an 86 back in the days. Still love the 86 body. Great DYI work!
Thanks a lot!
Cool video, turbo wheels always look great.
Thanks a lot. I really like them as well and don't plan on changing them
Really an amazing job! You have enough patience like me to own one of these haha! I just got my first Z this year. First v6 and first turbo car I’ve owned. Love it! I replaced the original timing belt and everything else on the engines front end. Thank you for all the commentary, what a great help. I need to do soft brake lines and wheel bearings next as well. Look forward to your next video🎉
Thanks! It takes a ton of time and patience to work on the cars and then as well to film, edit, and create the videos as well. I'm really glad to see others out there enjoy it and find it helpful!
Nice fix and save for sure
Thanks!
I enjoyed watching your video, thank you.🙂
Thank you so much!
I was considering a 370z but after watching your video I'm considering a old school Z instead
@@cedricmiller4370 I'm sorry to have changed your mind haha. Just whatever you do buy the best one you can afford, it pays off in the long run and do your research.
@Dan_And_Daves_Garage lol no need to apologize I like both of them it's just like how the old ones from the 80s have more unique features like t- tops and pop up headlights as to where the 370z is just faster but no t-tops but either option I choose they will be in mint condition not too picky about price because I like quality and the Z has always been a favorite
Awesome. I'm out here in northern VA actually restoring a couple 86 300zx right now. You ever go to cars and coffee out in Ashburn?
I don't, Ashburn is about 2hrs from me. When is it held? Maybe I'll see if I can swing it.
love your videos
Thank you! If there's any way we can get better, we are always looking for feedback.
I just purchased a 1986 300zx GLL z31. The engine is not running but looks to be maf. Has 186k on the car. Any advice? Thanks
i love this. my exhaust just crapped out here too, would you maybe have a link to your new one?
I got it off Summit and this is it www.summitracing.com/parts/WLK-55135
It's really just a stock replacement and sound is meh and leaves some to be desired. If you need something because your current muffler is rotted then it'll work, but if you wanted something that sounds nice I would look somewhere else.
@@Dan_And_Daves_Garage i appreciate it boss, thank you!
I actually saw one of these in a junkyard at Chesterfield Auto Parts a month ago. It was completely untouched and it's no longer there. I think the car was crushed but i hope not. Don't really know the company's policies 😢
Sad, once a long time ago we saw a pretty nice 87 Turbo that just got processed in and wasn't even in the yard yet. We asked if we could just get the whole thing but from my understanding it is against VA state law for a junkyard to sell a salvage vehicle to a normal person.
hell yeah
Heck yeah
I donated my 86 2+2 to Cars for Kids back in 2008.
where d'id you get your parts from
Rockauto usually has me covered for most consumables like brakes, suspension, etc. If there is anything more specific I'm looking for I've sourced stuff from eBay, and several of the Z specific parts sites.
The steering rack was actually a warranty recall in 1985
Interesting, I never knew that. The new replacement rack so far is working with almost 1k miles on it so far.
How can someone get in touch with you guys thanks
Send an email to dananddavesgarage@gmail.com and we'll see if we can help out.
Private Snowball! Do you like that name?
Ok, number 1, you have a big enough garage to work on your stuff, number 2, you clearly don't have to deal with an anal retentive HOA that will be very happy to not only fine you into poverty themselves (and, also slap liens on your property that can lead to YOUR property being auctioned off in order to payoff those liens), but will also sick the city on you for working on your cars and having non-running vehicles on your property. Some of us need a shop to fix our cars instead of doing the work ourselves. Having been on the service side of a dealership, I know the sneaky bullshit that gets pulled on customers, so I will only take a car in for a recall issue, or if there's something that can only be done at a dealership.
I specifically searched for a place that had no HOA and a nice garage for that exact reason