Honestly mike you saved a car that most people would have junked and moved onto the next. It’s a level of craftsman shift that really inspired me to keep working on my 3.8l 5spd firebird day by day. Stay up man and I hope you find shop space to continue your awesome builds.
Glad to hear hes helped you work on a v6 firebird have one myself and really i feel like i can work on anything with it. Ps love the rebuild so far mike cant wait to see the car back together
@@racer1855 that’s what’s up I’ve put about 13k into my project 1999 firebird. Everything for the engine is finished, I’m running a 00 3.8l I got from a junk yard with 125k. So far I’ve had the heads and short block rebuilt to (0.200) over decked, milled, and hot tanked. I’m running zzp federal mogul pistons(0.200)over, with h-beams, l67 reconditioned crank, clevite bearings, arp main/head studs and rod connecting bolts. I’ve also drilled and tapped the oil gallies and did a balance shaft delete to mate up a clyotes duel timing chain. “For now” I’m running a gt1 cam with ls7 hydro lifters, zzp custom pushrods, on 90# ls7 style springs. I’ve done the modded spring retainers with 6.5 rockers and rollers including the zzp multilayer head gaskets to change the compression to 8:5.1. I’m also running a 1.0 pcm upgrade with an Hp tuner unlock to add in a high performance aem fuel filter/ and pump to run 91 octane. I’m sure I forgot a few things but I’m hoping to see a gain of about 100hp on an n/a setup. Next I’m going to focus on the transmission setup moving from a t-5 to an ar5 with a ford lsd 10 bolt main in the rear. I’m thing 411s or 415s for a mild drift setup on forged axels. I do have a tiktok @l67boi but just haven’t had much time to post lately.
beware of using motor oil on certain O rings. A/C O rings are a really high quality seal so I don't think it will cause a problem. but in the future consider using dielectric grease. to explain more fully oil can soften and deteriorate certain types of rubber over time and one definitely bad application of oil on O rings is on engine cooling system components. they deteriorate over time with the oil on them causing a coolant leak months or years later but if you use a silicone based lubricant instead of petroleum based then it helps your O ring installation without deteriorating the material. I'm not sure what they put in PAG oil so if it's made with a petroleum base then you know for sure oil won't hurt the seals but I always choose the more cautious route and go with some dielectric on most O rings just in case. the S13 is coming along nicely, lookin more and more like a car every day.
Man... It seems like bad luck is following you everywhere you go. I'm amazed you're still going on with this big task, it's really motivating to watch you
Now once this is finished you have to open a fab or restoration shop. If this series doesn't prove the work I don't know what would. Stoked to see it completed!
Man if you were local I’d give you a spot in my shop to keep this project rolling… been watching since the beginning and can’t wait to see the next episode! Make sure that you paint and seam seal all of those weld areas once you are done.
damn bro , I can see the effort you put in to those shots of the self tappers it really shows us a good visual representation of what you explain keep it up
New subscriber. Not a skater but I can appreciate the culture. I grew up a little on the older side of CKY videos, so skate videos with a good soundtrack hold a place of nostalgia for me. I think that's why I enjoy your videos so much. They're like a car video with a skate video soundtrack. I'll watch that all day! Anyways, from suburban Milwaukee...nice work, and keep it greasy side down.
It goes without saying that the content of these videos is awesome, but I think I also need to mention that I really appreciate the great production values. The camera work, sound, lighting and editing is all awesome. So many potentially good videos get ruined by bad production values, but not here. Once again, awesome work all around.
mate you're an absolute inspiration, and as another commenter said "you saved a car that most people would have junked" and i must say it shows just how much that car means to you and the effort you have gone to getting that car where it is today , it's amazing man you have done an exceptional job and i hope you can find another place soon to finish the car
And I believe that"most people" comment is a fairly generous statement. this is next-level rescue! I think it would be more correct to say, "only a handful of truly creative, patient, awesomely-insane people would have saved this. Thank Odin for these Vikings of metal fabrication!"
Dude, just buy the big 10lb spools of welding wire. Your welder should have come with an adapter to make them fit and they will cost you less in the long run. You will also save quite a bit of wire if you don't go overboard on the welds, some of those places just need plug welds but you are welding the whole seam.
@@carswithcrackers He's already used at least 6lbs of wire at this point and will probably use quite a bit more. I think he'll be safe with a 10lb spool. Also, the decent stuff is plated which really slows down rust.
Honestly im not sure why and at this point in watching the rebuild my favorite guiltily pleasure are the fast forward edits you theyre absolutely amazing and i start smiling as soon as I see one coming better than most movies
shout out to stevie! he tha man!, love the project still watching with big interest, also i have like 12 old toyota starlet ash tray box thingies filled with spare bolts, its very important to have, saves the day allmost everyday
Awsome. Im loving the self tap screw idea. Ill probably use that technique if i have to do anymore crashed cars👍. Loving the progress man, stay at it💯🔥
Its so satisfying to see It go further and further, nothing is imposible with patience, passion and commitment, and this is truly the proof, keep It Up! 🤟
This 70/30 split with content is rather awesome. Love seeing all the work you do to the work truck, and drifting montages are always perfect in my book.
Man Mike your vids are a huge inspiration dude! I’m currently working on a 1985 300zx at the moment and sometimes I want to call it quits but when I see your videos it give me hope and inspiration so thanks man!
I missed the A/C and Hvac unit when I did my automotive course, as well as the auto transmission unit. I need to go do the course again I think I've forgotten too much
@16:01 awesome work! just side note, future reference, before filling system with freon, should use vacuum pump to put a vacuum into the system prior to filling, this will ensure zero air and all coolant in system. if not adding vacuum to system there gonna be allot of semi compressed air inside the lines along with any free on you were able to cram into system along side the air that cant escape.
Man mikey if only you lived in cali I would’ve let you store that beauty in my garage and let you work on it and also learn from you haha you’re almost there keep pushing forward !!!
Hi mike at the top the video as always I hope you will find a place to finish the car in all that you manage really looking forward to the next big big up video to you since the France 🇫🇷 and has the next video 👍 👌 💪 😎
Always stoked when you upload brother... The music in your videos are sick... Can't wait to follow your journey and look back at these videos once you win drift events with this car
@@allfamilyimportanddomestic8508 You are so true man, hes reinforcing the chassis so not only is it going to be unique, its actually going to be more safe
i hope you know how inspiring you are to all of us. i wish you luck on finding a new place to finish the 40. dont let the bad take away from the good. love ya
Those welds are looking tight 👍 Can’t believe How far you have come she is looking solid 🤔 Shame about your mates garage. Must be a real nightmare having to move her again . Hang in there pal your getting there 😉👍
That ending, full missile spec, even bent up outta shape, she's a bad bitch full hissing, ripping around that track. Fukn loving this resurrection, itching for the next episode!
Dude I saw you on tictok and honestly I’m so happy every time I see ur videos man !!! Your doing a amazing job. Body work is no joke lol keep up the good work man hope to see the car soon
Getting closer! Keep pushing big pimping! OH and I love the Honda content mixed in all the time bro! Both loves of my car game mixed into same channel lol
Great progress as always! Hope you got another place to continue the work all lined up! I've tried finding a space I could rent to park and work on my car, but I've never found anything reasonably priced that would work well for that purpose -- would be kinda nice to free up the spot in my garage and work on it in a dedicated location. Sometimes I see guys sharing what appears to be a small warehouse space, but no clue how much that's costing them per month.
16:08 hey mike just an fyi your supposed to pull a hour vacuum to pull the moisture out of the system because water will get in the pump oil and kill the pump so if your ac pump dies you should defiantly get the proper tools or take it to a shop with the machine also pulling a vacuum will let you know if there's a leak as the vacuum will drop
very true, it's possible to DIY with a set of manifold gauges, i've done it a few times on A/C systems myself, about the only thing you shouldn't do yourself is evacuate a charged system as a shop can do it for cheap and recycle it through the proper environmentally friendly channels
@@PrizzaMike i live in alaska i would have to take a plane there and back but i would love nothing more to go there and ride shotgun with you, it would be a dream to watch you shredding tires 😃
Goodluck getting the shell rolling to a new work location! I am slowly working on a floorpan repair in my 240 (volvo). I read you can use aluminum or other non ferrous metals as a heat sink behind your welds to reduce blowout.
I'm actually so happy for you m8. I know bodywork is a f*cking pain. But if you suceed. There is nothing more satisfying. I even welded half my quarter in today. And i'm so damn proud that i have done it. If you ever go to germany. We can meet at the ring ;)
your basically race moding your shell that hardest way possible. which is bad fn ass. (hardest because youre building the car first) but then fully welding seams, gonna be a nice riggid chasis ESP compared to oem!! gonna be sick!!!
Good morning Mike awesome video sorry you lost your place to work on your car what the Kochu chair and goal of completion soon you’ll have it done 😊👍🏽🤙🏽❤️
Have you considered running the 10 or 11 pound spools of welding wire? They should fit in your machine, and you can get them at harbor freight or a welding supply store. Loving the progress on the car as always!
Honestly mike you saved a car that most people would have junked and moved onto the next. It’s a level of craftsman shift that really inspired me to keep working on my 3.8l 5spd firebird day by day. Stay up man and I hope you find shop space to continue your awesome builds.
Glad to hear hes helped you work on a v6 firebird have one myself and really i feel like i can work on anything with it. Ps love the rebuild so far mike cant wait to see the car back together
@@racer1855 that’s what’s up I’ve put about 13k into my project 1999 firebird. Everything for the engine is finished, I’m running a 00 3.8l I got from a junk yard with 125k. So far I’ve had the heads and short block rebuilt to (0.200) over decked, milled, and hot tanked. I’m running zzp federal mogul pistons(0.200)over, with h-beams, l67 reconditioned crank, clevite bearings, arp main/head studs and rod connecting bolts. I’ve also drilled and tapped the oil gallies and did a balance shaft delete to mate up a clyotes duel timing chain. “For now” I’m running a gt1 cam with ls7 hydro lifters, zzp custom pushrods, on 90# ls7 style springs. I’ve done the modded spring retainers with 6.5 rockers and rollers including the zzp multilayer head gaskets to change the compression to 8:5.1. I’m also running a 1.0 pcm upgrade with an Hp tuner unlock to add in a high performance aem fuel filter/ and pump to run 91 octane. I’m sure I forgot a few things but I’m hoping to see a gain of about 100hp on an n/a setup. Next I’m going to focus on the transmission setup moving from a t-5 to an ar5 with a ford lsd 10 bolt main in the rear. I’m thing 411s or 415s for a mild drift setup on forged axels. I do have a tiktok @l67boi but just haven’t had much time to post lately.
Hey everyone, thanks for stopping by!
Here's the 240sx Restoration Playlist
Crashed 240sx: ua-cam.com/play/PLvRjLBi1aX6eB7BfVjBzcbZiXg0efFEAC.html
Songs used:
Rain Check - Tired
Rain Check - Paralyzed
Lately I have been getting that's band music in my timeline now so I'm glad your channel is helping them receive more spotlight.
They're so good! They deserve much more attention! 🤘🔥
(Band: Rain Check)
Name some bands guys would love to follow the up and comers
@@pranaidesingh2011 If you are able to send me a message on Instagram, I can send you one of my playlists if you're interested
beware of using motor oil on certain O rings. A/C O rings are a really high quality seal so I don't think it will cause a problem. but in the future consider using dielectric grease. to explain more fully oil can soften and deteriorate certain types of rubber over time and one definitely bad application of oil on O rings is on engine cooling system components. they deteriorate over time with the oil on them causing a coolant leak months or years later but if you use a silicone based lubricant instead of petroleum based then it helps your O ring installation without deteriorating the material. I'm not sure what they put in PAG oil so if it's made with a petroleum base then you know for sure oil won't hurt the seals but I always choose the more cautious route and go with some dielectric on most O rings just in case. the S13 is coming along nicely, lookin more and more like a car every day.
Thanks for the great info!
Tbh I was taught in automotive classes the primarily use pag oil. But your explanation makes alot of sense!
Nerd
@@Mikeshitboxes oofer
@@Mikeshitboxes pooper
It also makes the o rings expand which is REALLY annoying if you ever have to reinstall them
Seam welding instead of the factory spot welding means this shell will be a lot stiffer. Standard race car tech. Nice.
Man... It seems like bad luck is following you everywhere you go. I'm amazed you're still going on with this big task, it's really motivating to watch you
I wouldn't say bad luck everywhere so much as it's just a really big job. It's a given that you'll have some extra shit thrown at you in tbe process
@@MRHzombie43 Oh yeah, that's true.
Now once this is finished you have to open a fab or restoration shop. If this series doesn't prove the work I don't know what would. Stoked to see it completed!
Man if you were local I’d give you a spot in my shop to keep this project rolling… been watching since the beginning and can’t wait to see the next episode!
Make sure that you paint and seam seal all of those weld areas once you are done.
damn bro , I can see the effort you put in to those shots of the self tappers it really shows us a good visual representation of what you explain keep it up
New subscriber. Not a skater but I can appreciate the culture. I grew up a little on the older side of CKY videos, so skate videos with a good soundtrack hold a place of nostalgia for me. I think that's why I enjoy your videos so much. They're like a car video with a skate video soundtrack. I'll watch that all day! Anyways, from suburban Milwaukee...nice work, and keep it greasy side down.
Great progress shame it has to be moved before she's finished but he's a good pal for letting you use his shop 👍
Exactly, do you have a place to move it? When can we expect a new video?
It goes without saying that the content of these videos is awesome, but I think I also need to mention that I really appreciate the great production values. The camera work, sound, lighting and editing is all awesome. So many potentially good videos get ruined by bad production values, but not here. Once again, awesome work all around.
Much appreciated 🙌
mate you're an absolute inspiration, and as another commenter said "you saved a car that most people would have junked" and i must say it shows just how much that car means to you and the effort you have gone to getting that car where it is today , it's amazing man you have done an exceptional job and i hope you can find another place soon to finish the car
And I believe that"most people" comment is a fairly generous statement. this is next-level rescue!
I think it would be more correct to say, "only a handful of truly creative, patient, awesomely-insane people would have saved this. Thank Odin for these Vikings of metal fabrication!"
thank you for always pushing it helps out more ppl than you know!
Dude, just buy the big 10lb spools of welding wire. Your welder should have come with an adapter to make them fit and they will cost you less in the long run. You will also save quite a bit of wire if you don't go overboard on the welds, some of those places just need plug welds but you are welding the whole seam.
10# rolls are great if you use them fast enough. If it's humid and they sit for a while they can rust and cause contamination in your welds.
@@carswithcrackers He's already used at least 6lbs of wire at this point and will probably use quite a bit more. I think he'll be safe with a 10lb spool. Also, the decent stuff is plated which really slows down rust.
@@madmatt2024 he's also about to have to move it which could stall it for a while. Plus he's probably got half the welding done already.
@@carswithcrackers I've had my spool in the garage for for over 5 years and it's still fine.
Honestly im not sure why and at this point in watching the rebuild my favorite guiltily pleasure are the fast forward edits you theyre absolutely amazing and i start smiling as soon as I see one coming better than most movies
shout out to stevie! he tha man!, love the project still watching with big interest, also i have like 12 old toyota starlet ash tray box thingies filled with spare bolts, its very important to have, saves the day allmost everyday
He’s kinda a pos for making him move out right at the finish line though
@@dannyipwn1203 i mean its that guys garage and he has projects too, tbh stevie is fully in his right to say "ayy yo i need the space"
@@dannyipwn1203 he coulda never let him store it and parts and work on it there but he did stfu
@@dannyipwn1203 my cousins parents made him keep his sil80 outside in the rain, hes pretty lucky that his friend let him use his garage.
THATS MY BANANA!!!!!! Hell ya dude the car has come so far, stay positive 🙏 you got this next step full roller.
SOOOO CLOSE!!! I can’t wait to see this thing drive again!!! Keep it up mike!!!
Heck yeah brotha , getting closer and closer nothing but good vibes sent your way 🔥🔥
Now that is progress, keep it up man, you are welding history even when you out a wire, reference intended
Awsome. Im loving the self tap screw idea. Ill probably use that technique if i have to do anymore crashed cars👍. Loving the progress man, stay at it💯🔥
Hell ya! Thanks man 🤘🔥
Are u finnish?
You can use kleco bits or panel screws is another name
Its so satisfying to see It go further and further, nothing is imposible with patience, passion and commitment, and this is truly the proof, keep It Up! 🤟
This 70/30 split with content is rather awesome. Love seeing all the work you do to the work truck, and drifting montages are always perfect in my book.
i cant believe its been 8 months in! im so excited for it to be finished, looking really good so far
Loving the progress! It’s actually recognisable as a 240 shell again!
If you can use a brass backing on the holes it can make filling the holes a little easier
Thanks for the tip!
Definitly one of legends of youtube
I hope you find a new workspace ASAP. I can definitely relate to the struggle of not having a workspace.
Car is coming together nicely!👍
Man Mike your vids are a huge inspiration dude! I’m currently working on a 1985 300zx at the moment and sometimes I want to call it quits but when I see your videos it give me hope and inspiration so thanks man!
This is the definition of back form the dead
Whenever I weld sheet metal I keep an air nozzle and hit the weld after each tack to keep it cool to prevent burn through and warping
Interesting tip! 🤘
Thank you for keeping it up, Mike!
I didn't know about that Pag oil just looked it up thanks. You learn something new everyday
I missed the A/C and Hvac unit when I did my automotive course, as well as the auto transmission unit. I need to go do the course again I think I've forgotten too much
@16:01 awesome work! just side note, future reference, before filling system with freon, should use vacuum pump to put a vacuum into the system prior to filling, this will ensure zero air and all coolant in system. if not adding vacuum to system there gonna be allot of semi compressed air inside the lines along with any free on you were able to cram into system along side the air that cant escape.
I’m so fucking excited to see how this car comes out
Sad fact that your friend can’t have your car at your garage for more time hope you find a place to continue your repairs on the 240 !
Man mikey if only you lived in cali I would’ve let you store that beauty in my garage and let you work on it and also learn from you haha you’re almost there keep pushing forward !!!
Hi mike at the top the video as always I hope you will find a place to finish the car in all that you manage really looking forward to the next big big up video to you since the France 🇫🇷 and has the next video 👍 👌 💪 😎
Damm I really love the build it's just crazy that it's almost ready again love the videos keep it up💪🏻🔥
Cars coming out nicely cant wait to see it all done.
Stay hydrated bro!
Haha always!
Another great video, amazing progress 🤙 loved how you pieced all those past videos in the end 😌
So happy for you continuing this project. I love seeing the progress!!!!!
so excited to see this car on wheels again
Always stoked when you upload brother... The music in your videos are sick... Can't wait to follow your journey and look back at these videos once you win drift events with this car
Bro keep going, that car is going to end up being even better than before
I believe that to probably even better then from factory he's doing a really good job on it
@@allfamilyimportanddomestic8508 You are so true man, hes reinforcing the chassis so not only is it going to be unique, its actually going to be more safe
Shes looking great! 👍🏻
Never give up on your dreams, amazing job.
love the videos dude. you have inspired me and I'm working on my own car I'm been watching from the beginning
Starting to come together! Your work ethic is motivational man
Keep up the nice work. It’s coming together.
i hope you know how inspiring you are to all of us. i wish you luck on finding a new place to finish the 40. dont let the bad take away from the good. love ya
Those welds are looking tight 👍
Can’t believe How far you have come she is looking solid 🤔
Shame about your mates garage. Must be a real nightmare having to move her again .
Hang in there pal your getting there 😉👍
Time to get the big spool on that welder. Nice work
So glad I found this rebuild. Love the channel, sorry I missed the ig content and the crash but I'm caught up now lol.
the last seconds give me goosebumps :O
😏
Only the real ones will know 🔥
Keep it up bro you’re almost there!!!! The rest should be easy since you’ve already swapped it before
Wish nothing bust the best for you and ur car 🤘
i m happy to see you make progress ... rolling chassis!! 👍
That ending, full missile spec, even bent up outta shape, she's a bad bitch full hissing, ripping around that track. Fukn loving this resurrection, itching for the next episode!
Love to see how far the car came can’t wait to see the first start
I just thought about this, you are literally stitch welding your 240. That chasis is gonna come back stronger then hell!
Dude I saw you on tictok and honestly I’m so happy every time I see ur videos man !!! Your doing a amazing job. Body work is no joke lol keep up the good work man hope to see the car soon
Sweet, another couple solid days and you should be able to get it back on its own wheels.
I LOVE IT! 🙃..
“Trust the process” 🙏
Another great video Mike as always I’m excited for the next one!! Keep up the good work & keep inspiring all of us 🙏👏
Getting closer! Keep pushing big pimping! OH and I love the Honda content mixed in all the time bro! Both loves of my car game mixed into same channel lol
you are making so much progress
Great progress as always! Hope you got another place to continue the work all lined up! I've tried finding a space I could rent to park and work on my car, but I've never found anything reasonably priced that would work well for that purpose -- would be kinda nice to free up the spot in my garage and work on it in a dedicated location. Sometimes I see guys sharing what appears to be a small warehouse space, but no clue how much that's costing them per month.
Good luck man! love from bosnia! 🇧🇦
Keep killing it bro , you're doing an amazing job. ☺️
16:08 hey mike just an fyi your supposed to pull a hour vacuum to pull the moisture out of the system because water will get in the pump oil and kill the pump so if your ac pump dies you should defiantly get the proper tools or take it to a shop with the machine also pulling a vacuum will let you know if there's a leak as the vacuum will drop
very true, it's possible to DIY with a set of manifold gauges, i've done it a few times on A/C systems myself, about the only thing you shouldn't do yourself is evacuate a charged system as a shop can do it for cheap and recycle it through the proper environmentally friendly channels
@@sir_wheat_thins well its a shame when your line accidentally opens up letting out the gas
Keep up the good work
hey mike are you gonna show up to US air after your car is finished? i want to see you rippin threw the track when it is completed.
Yes of course 🤘😎
I'll give you a ride along if ya want🔥
@@PrizzaMike i live in alaska i would have to take a plane there and back but i would love nothing more to go there and ride shotgun with you, it would be a dream to watch you shredding tires 😃
Goodluck getting the shell rolling to a new work location! I am slowly working on a floorpan repair in my 240 (volvo). I read you can use aluminum or other non ferrous metals as a heat sink behind your welds to reduce blowout.
You need your own garage 🚗💨
Dude you are a legend
Let’s gooooo!!!!!!!! Bwahhhhh
cant wait to see it done
For O-ring, WD40 also works perfectly. Its another option, I always go with that
Interesting! Good tip!
I'm actually so happy for you m8. I know bodywork is a f*cking pain. But if you suceed. There is nothing more satisfying. I even welded half my quarter in today. And i'm so damn proud that i have done it. If you ever go to germany. We can meet at the ring ;)
Hell ya thats awesome! And maybe someday I'll visit Germany, traveling is cool
your basically race moding your shell that hardest way possible. which is bad fn ass. (hardest because youre building the car first) but then fully welding seams, gonna be a nice riggid chasis ESP compared to oem!! gonna be sick!!!
Good morning Mike awesome video sorry you lost your place to work on your car what the Kochu chair and goal of completion soon you’ll have it done 😊👍🏽🤙🏽❤️
jdm car are vibes
Great video!
GO Mike 👏 💪🔥🤟 you doing it like a Boss 😎
Oh yeah, it's all coming togheter
this turned into a series, nice
your making it happen bro, love the progress !
Almost there man 👍
Absolute banger!
Good Progress, don't rush it be sure to measure twice weld once lol.
You have to be honest with yourself, it is a totally new car but it just holds the old spirit at the same time. So it is both.
10:12 I see you!
何かを感じる: )
また走り出すことを期待していますｗ
😎🤘
Have you considered running the 10 or 11 pound spools of welding wire? They should fit in your machine, and you can get them at harbor freight or a welding supply store.
Loving the progress on the car as always!
Probably be better to get a bigger spools of welding wire lol since your gonna spot weld a ton.
Man I hope you find a space to work
When you're eating the wire you know good progress is being made!!!
Also, are this videos recorded in a day?
So true!!
This particular video was 4 days😬