A great tip one of my viewers gave me for making templates, is instead of using cardboard, you get some sheets of clear plastic. That way you can see through it and makes it much much easier and quicker to get your templates done.
The kind of cardboard that Corn flakes come in is the best for complex sheetmetal shape forming as it holds a bend in any direction unlike the hollow stuff. You tape the model together and then figure out which seams you want to bend an which to weld. Plastic is good for a flat sheet especially if there's holes that need to be matched.
You should definitely sleeve the bolt holes for your transmission mount that doesn't seem strong enough to brace that transmission, the holes will wallow out overtime
Chris...I've been watching you from the beginning of your channel and at the beginning of this build I thought you bit off more than you could chew, but this Is amazing. Continue that great work and teaching people that you can do anything you put your mind to.
I just love how when you first started this project, it seemed like everyone (besides a few, i included) hated this and thought you’d never finish. Obviously you aren’t finished but you’ve come very, very far. Congrats and keep it up.
Well look at that, he said it would roll today and today it rolls. Well done boys this car is going to be a fucking lunatic drive. Can't wait to see what it can do! Please make some serious vids on the performance and evolution of the tuning of this car. By far coolest build I've seen here.
Thanks for teaching me a lot. One of the things I like about this channel is that you incorporate comedy with the content you upload so its not just you building things, I guess that's what keeps me coming back for more content. Thanks and keep it up.
Chris, i know this means absolutely nothing from a complete stranger, but i'm insanely proud of you and what you've accomplished so far. Keep up the great work man!
I can't believe how far this channel has come.... Started watching at 20k subscribers when you were painting cars in your driveway.... Keep up the awesome work!
Had my doubts but fair f'ing play! Great work. And the vids have been getting back to the good stuff with far less bloat, looking forward to seeing every step 'til completion.
Dude.... i've been following you for the past year and a half, and this project is absolutely awesome ! No other words for it ! Can't wait to see the final ride height with final wheels :D Keep up the fucking good work and don't mind the haters
that thing looks awesome monster trucking. quick thought though... airbags become wide when they compress... at least some kinds as far as my knowledge goes, so make sure you have enough clearance in the towers especially in the rear!!!
When you put that front radiator support in make it a bolt in so if you need to remove the motor you can take that front bar off and make it easy to remove the motor but good stuff looking good can't wait to see it finished
Your channel and bad obsession motorsports are killing it with good content at the moment. But you show it almost on a daily basis, which is great. Really inspiring work, it was a good call to bring Eric into the mix, just amazing skills!
If you have problems with camber alignment later on, just get camber plates for the front and camber arms for the rear. Cheap, easy and loads of adjustability (Y)
I am now, as interested as i was on the evora (which was my all time fav youtube car build). GJ man. I am absolutely excited to see how this turns out.
Suggestion.... weld a straight tube from the back inner corner of the strut tower 'tube triangle' top mount, down and out to the corner of the box section frame (by the bottom corn of the door and rocker panel (sill). This would nicely triangulate the strut towers a long with the cross engine bay bar for the rad etc you mentioned already.
Quick suggestion, some camber/caster adjustable plates in the strut towers can help with the alignment adjustability. That can be a consideration/add-on to the strut tower design!
I was going to comment and say put a crush tube in the cross member but I think the box section itself does that job. One thing I would suggest though. If you slot the holes in the top mounts for your front struts, you should be able to dial in the camber exactly where you want it.
@@TBasianeyes you shouldnt do that on this style of front end as it affects the amount of camber change under compression as your essentially changing the lenght of the control arm. The strut is the upper control arm (also known as a mcpherson strut) and therefore its position on the strut tower is what affects the amount of camber and therefore In order to get a proper alignment he will need to slide the strut around in the housing. Another option is to buy slotted camber adjustment plates that will mount on top of the front struts and allow camber and caster adjustments.
You are suggesting the same thing I am. Google for adjustable strut bearings. It sits on top of the spring/airbag and connects to the strut tower. It's useful for adjusting camber when lowering the car. I own a 5 series and run the ones from K-Sport.
For all the hate the RX7 build got (and rightfully so), this build is that much more fantastic. You'll look back many years from now and see that this video was a huge point for your channel and brand. The next will be when you fire that engine. I was hooked since the Evora build, and this series brings me back to that in scope and spirit. Congrats on your progress!
Reminds me of the Rally Fighter with a stance like that. I know the low, wide-body cars are more your jam, but a 'lifted' 240Z actually... looks really good to my eyes.
Looking good Chris, Can I suggest you make removable strut braces for the front and rear towers, Will eliminate any deflection inwards which you are going to get.
The bolts for your transmission crossmember are in sheer, you should really use a shoulder bolt. Where the shoulder of the bolt goes through the brackets you made (working as a pin) and the nut just keeps it in place. Loving this build btw
Make sure the front cross member you build is bolt on so you will be able to remove the engine if needed. Also maybe a custom strut bar to help with the stiffness?
A great tip one of my viewers gave me for making templates, is instead of using cardboard, you get some sheets of clear plastic. That way you can see through it and makes it much much easier and quicker to get your templates done.
The kind of cardboard that Corn flakes come in is the best for complex sheetmetal shape forming as it holds a bend in any direction unlike the hollow stuff. You tape the model together and then figure out which seams you want to bend an which to weld. Plastic is good for a flat sheet especially if there's holes that need to be matched.
Cardboard is free tho
AlfonsoB pp
You really can be glad you got Eric, his welds are looking top notch, shout out to him!
It was super satisfying watching Eric weld those top plates of the strut tower. Looking so good
Eric, amazing welding!! Chris this is looking soo much better than expected!! I hope I will see it soon. This will be such a beauty
Hurricane Lane is hitting Hawaii rn, Still watching B is for build.
Same
same Hilo side
Be safe!
I super hope you hold out well man! Stay with us, eh?
Be safe, I have several friends in Oahu, hoping for the best.
You should definitely sleeve the bolt holes for your transmission mount that doesn't seem strong enough to brace that transmission, the holes will wallow out overtime
Leroy is in the 7s, the Z is a roller...life is great
Haha hell yeah!
My exact mood
Hell yeah brother!
7.8 man, that's fxcking crazy
I’ve never commented but I’ve been watching this build all the way back from when it started and how far it’s come is really amazing
KAI I agree that’s insane can’t wait to see the finished product
Being a Datsun owner I was not a fan, last few uploads have proved me wrong.
I have tears in my eyes Erick is a welding genius
Love the build and how everything is coming together, you should make a video that includes Eric giving tips on how to weld
Love the montage of Eric welding the plates
Hell yeah coffee. Easy way to support the channel
they didn't tell me to say this (but gave me a link for the viewers to click on)
lmao 😂
Chris...I've been watching you from the beginning of your channel and at the beginning of this build I thought you bit off more than you could chew, but this Is amazing. Continue that great work and teaching people that you can do anything you put your mind to.
I just love how when you first started this project, it seemed like everyone (besides a few, i included) hated this and thought you’d never finish. Obviously you aren’t finished but you’ve come very, very far. Congrats and keep it up.
Eric, has amazing welding skills, amazing episode... This will be a very large a cool 240z!
Eric's tig welding is satisfying to watch
Well look at that, he said it would roll today and today it rolls. Well done boys this car is going to be a fucking lunatic drive. Can't wait to see what it can do! Please make some serious vids on the performance and evolution of the tuning of this car. By far coolest build I've seen here.
Those welds look satisfying
Damn Erics welds are perfect... Almost artistic
Thanks for teaching me a lot. One of the things I like about this channel is that you incorporate comedy with the content you upload so its not just you building things, I guess that's what keeps me coming back for more content. Thanks and keep it up.
Eric's work looks so amazing.
Chris, i know this means absolutely nothing from a complete stranger, but i'm insanely proud of you and what you've accomplished so far. Keep up the great work man!
Eric's Tig game is on point
Don't you love it when you find a new YT channel & not only are they doing something awesome but there's an enormous backlog to catch up on too.
Eric does very beautiful welding on the Z. It mezmerizing
Everything going the right way!! Good job to the both of you and cant wait to see it completed!!
I could watch Eric weld all day. I do diy stuff at home and it’s garbage now that I watch Eric in action. Work of art!
So Great to see that the car is on it’s own wheels now. So happy for you. You’re doing awesome, can’t wait to see it finished
I can't believe how far this channel has come.... Started watching at 20k subscribers when you were painting cars in your driveway.... Keep up the awesome work!
Had my doubts but fair f'ing play! Great work. And the vids have been getting back to the good stuff with far less bloat, looking forward to seeing every step 'til completion.
Great job Chris and Eric!!
Dude.... i've been following you for the past year and a half, and this project is absolutely awesome ! No other words for it !
Can't wait to see the final ride height with final wheels :D
Keep up the fucking good work and don't mind the haters
that thing looks awesome monster trucking. quick thought though... airbags become wide when they compress... at least some kinds as far as my knowledge goes, so make sure you have enough clearance in the towers especially in the rear!!!
I wish Eric could give a tutorial on how to weld, that would be cool, maybe give pointers on welders !!!!!
Knights Transcare LLC welding isn’t something you can get good at watching a video. You kinda just need to go out there and weld shit
Great build! Been watching from the start. Don’t forget to add scatter plates to the transmission tunnel.
Amazing! It’s great to see the progress on this build!
Yes! So happy the 240B stands on its own and that strut mount looks amazing..
Why was the clip of you drilling the holes played twice?
Yea i just noticed that too.
Same thing LOL
i was really drunk while editing..
i though i was drunk watching it, glad youre the drunk one and not us lol
Can't not drink at an airport.
Dude I almost cried! I'm surprised you didn't lol great job man, super excited to see what's in store for the rest of the build :)
When you put that front radiator support in make it a bolt in so if you need to remove the motor you can take that front bar off and make it easy to remove the motor but good stuff looking good can't wait to see it finished
Yet again, mind-blowing commitment and conviction to this project! Well done!
More time lapses of Eric welding pleasee!
Chris, enjoy the IndyCar weekend, you earned it. I was feeling as stoked as you, when she landed on her own wheels!
Your channel and bad obsession motorsports are killing it with good content at the moment.
But you show it almost on a daily basis, which is great.
Really inspiring work, it was a good call to bring Eric into the mix, just amazing skills!
Just won a 240z off an online auction today! watching your videos is crazy inspirational. I hope we both enjoy our z's hahaha
How much?
I've never commented but i've been watching this build for a while now. You guys are VERY talented!! Tiger.
If you have problems with camber alignment later on, just get camber plates for the front and camber arms for the rear. Cheap, easy and loads of adjustability (Y)
Congrats guys ! Loving this build !
Really happy for you Chris, a really monumental point in the project.
Something so satisfying watching these long weddings beads being completed!
Thanks guys!
I am now, as interested as i was on the evora (which was my all time fav youtube car build). GJ man. I am absolutely excited to see how this turns out.
really love the front strut towers loving the build
This St Louis native is in awe that you're coming to Gateway for the Indy race! So awesome! Would love to run into you there!!
i love what you do and the channel. But take the few minutes to tape up those ITBs!
btw Eric and those welds are money!
Congrats Chris!!! This is by far the best build on youtube
Congrats on the milestone Chris its an awesome build.
Dude, your work ethic is above most. Amazing!
this a great site to visit as you do great builds and great to see it rolling again
Really admire the out of the box design of it all. Can't wait for the next upload.
Suggestion.... weld a straight tube from the back inner corner of the strut tower 'tube triangle' top mount, down and out to the corner of the box section frame (by the bottom corn of the door and rocker panel (sill). This would nicely triangulate the strut towers a long with the cross engine bay bar for the rad etc you mentioned already.
Well done. The built is getting greater in every video!
Quick suggestion, some camber/caster adjustable plates in the strut towers can help with the alignment adjustability. That can be a consideration/add-on to the strut tower design!
I was going to comment and say put a crush tube in the cross member but I think the box section itself does that job. One thing I would suggest though. If you slot the holes in the top mounts for your front struts, you should be able to dial in the camber exactly where you want it.
Your guys are doing great on this build. Next level stuff. Congrats!
been a long time comin. glad to see her on the ground finally. much love from norcal
Hi Chris, should Eric weld the new strut tower plates from underneath too?
Was thinking that too. Some extra strenght there sounds good. especially on the #1 part to take impacts. Bump this comment tho!
If done properly the welds would penetrate through to the other side. Eric’s an awesome welder.
ah okay. didnt know that. Thanks for the info!
I've been waiting for this episode for SOOOO long !!!! excited for this build :)
Amazing Chris progress is so satisfying you’re killing it
That welding sequence was so satisfying to watch.
Dont forget to slot the strut tower braces so you have room for camber adjustment
Nah, just put generic adjustable uniball strut bearings in there.
@@TBasianeyes you shouldnt do that on this style of front end as it affects the amount of camber change under compression as your essentially changing the lenght of the control arm. The strut is the upper control arm (also known as a mcpherson strut) and therefore its position on the strut tower is what affects the amount of camber and therefore In order to get a proper alignment he will need to slide the strut around in the housing. Another option is to buy slotted camber adjustment plates that will mount on top of the front struts and allow camber and caster adjustments.
You are suggesting the same thing I am. Google for adjustable strut bearings. It sits on top of the spring/airbag and connects to the strut tower. It's useful for adjusting camber when lowering the car.
I own a 5 series and run the ones from K-Sport.
Oh duh. Lol i misread that last night
Eric has those, I should post these on Instagram, welding skills.
Very nice it's moving along quickly can't wait to see this thing going :)
that is awesome!!!! now sweep the damn floor!
Cashed in on the coffee promo, I love coffee but I always have trouble picking between the endless options. Looking forward to it!
Honestly loving this build I watch this on my tv and it’s better than any tv show for real
Awesome! Loving this build.
For all the hate the RX7 build got (and rightfully so), this build is that much more fantastic. You'll look back many years from now and see that this video was a huge point for your channel and brand. The next will be when you fire that engine. I was hooked since the Evora build, and this series brings me back to that in scope and spirit. Congrats on your progress!
this is definitely a game changer
Lets hope he gets a driver for it...a stock z is tail happy.
Reminds me of the Rally Fighter with a stance like that. I know the low, wide-body cars are more your jam, but a 'lifted' 240Z actually... looks really good to my eyes.
Such a sick build! I wish I had the shop space and such to do something like this.. One day!
Looking good Chris, Can I suggest you make removable strut braces for the front and rear towers, Will eliminate any deflection inwards which you are going to get.
The first episode I enjoyed for a while. I’m so pumped now to see the car get together!!
The bolts for your transmission crossmember are in sheer, you should really use a shoulder bolt. Where the shoulder of the bolt goes through the brackets you made (working as a pin) and the nut just keeps it in place.
Loving this build btw
Congratulations on this milestone in the build.
I recommend drilling small holes in strut tower lowest spot for water to have way out.
Good Job bro, this is huge, Keep pushing, it will be epic.
I really liked those welding shots
Grats on yer roller, man. That's so awesome.
Great job! Really looking forward to the next episode
Monumental moment, awesome job
Nice welding Eric!
Grab four scales and use blocks with 2x4s to bring the weight down through leverage. No need for fancy shancy system. Corner balance the thing too!
That plate is welded beautifully!
Soooo freaking cool !!! I love the 240z build! 👍
That looks really nice well done to to you both come a long way
Awesome video Chris keep up the hard work it is looking great 👍
Omg it’s looking nice... bro you really are doing an amazing job, still some thing that need some work but I general you are hitting the goal
Eric is such a beast he needs to get more credit 🙌🏻🙏🏻
Looks great cant wait to see it be done
Make sure the front cross member you build is bolt on so you will be able to remove the engine if needed. Also maybe a custom strut bar to help with the stiffness?
TOTAL BAD ASS !! FINALLY A ROLLER !! CONGRATS, ALL THAT HARD WORK, REALLY PAID OFF ✌️✌️✌️✌️✌️✌️