Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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This Datsun 240Z was found in a shop in Virginia rotting away with the vision of an RB26DET powering the chassis. Unfortunately, the previous owner got stuck when life took over. Since 2023, we've worked with Chad to get this car back up on running which meant fixing the wiring harness, figuring out just where things stopped, and getting it back on the road after a 10 year hiatus.

This car isn't finished, but a part of me is really happy where it is right now and a part of me just wants to drive it for 2025. Not worry about the paint, the dents, and the quirks/features. But maybe i'm just lazy, I suppose you'll let me know :)

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Timestamps
0:00 Rebuilding a Series 1 Datsun 240Z
1:30 Why The Datsun 240Z Build Stopped With Chad
4:00 Repairing the Datsun 240Z Rust
7:00 Getting the Datsun to Wisconsin For Repair & Parts!
9:00 Dyno Day Prep Gone Wrong
11:30 Dyno Testing & First Start
15:30 First Drive!
16:15 Showing The Previous Owner the Car!
18:30 Driving it Into Slammedenuff Gatlinburg


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