I've noticed that all of the people that Dennis videos love to talk about their cars and what went into making them look like show pieces . They all are immensely proud , ( and rightly so) of what they have achieved and like nothing better than to talk to someone who is extremely knowledgeable and who understands the incredible amount of time and hard work that goes into making a car of this caliber!
He did the motor HE wanted. It is his car. Personally I like that he kept it in the same oem family. Datsun is Nissan. It's a great choice imo, especially since most people don't want KA's, it's easier to find these cheap as replacements, modernizes his car as is his theme, and it's more aligned to what the original engine would be. An inline engine. A small block ford would be to wide, too heavy and too unreliable for this build.
@@tinystar3010 I wasn't putting him down, I was talking about the Datsun designers who used cars by AC, Sunbeam, etcetera as a template for their own designs, I'm thinking that the copied basic design was for the hope of offering a less costly lookalike, I'm not even actually putting down Datsun, it was a smart move to try to get into the market of the little sports cars, I imagine that the Japanese vehicles were a less expensive way to have the styling, I'm not to sure that the Z cars would a natural progression in the evolution of the zippy little boxes! You are correct, he's free to do any kind of modifications, modernizations, etcetera! My original comment was just the attempt at humor, it wasn't the only Japanese vehicle to borrow styling from existing car makers when they decided to compete with the world's established automakers while they worked on their own styles!
@@tinystar3010 remember how the Toyota Land Cruiser resembled the styling of the Land Rover don't you, I believe that the Land Cruiser eventually surpassed the dated Land Rover in quality etcetera, so don't think that just because I make an off the cuff comment about the Japanese car industry that was still working towards what is today, in my and Scotty Kilmer's opinions, the best made vehicles in existence!
Very impressed with his build! This is modernizing as a classic car, properly. Nothing gawdy. Tasteful mods. And even the engine swap was tasteful and kept in the OEM family. Definitely deserved a video feature!
WOah! Love the engine setup! Gotta admire the owner's attention to all the detials for a super solid looking build! Also shoutout to Dennis for always showing love to the import cars along with the classic American muscle. Bravo!!!
I really like it. The only things I would've done differently are smaller wheels with a bigger sidewall tire, and low back seats that are flush with the doors. It's definitely cool
I owned a 70’ Fairlady Pearl white , loved this car which I paid 500 for discovered in a garage from a lady who just wanted gone. Keep it for 10 years and sold it to a lady friend who drove it another 10 years.
The car I bought in Australia in 1970 was not called a Fairlady but a Datsun 2000 Sports with a much more powerful motor. The factory realised Australians wanted a much more brutish sports car able to blow away the MG on our long stretches of 4 lane highways back in 1970, from Melbourne to Sydney. The MG had a top speed of 85 mph against the Datsun 130 mph.
What a beautiful car! I love the mods and the BBS wheels look incredible. Despite all of the changes, the car still maintains the Datsun essence. The owner lives in Georgia but the car has Cal Plates? I'm confused.
Great job I just think you need to work on the fenders. It’s not proportion. It’s not right in some shape or form, but your car is absolutely beautiful.
And that's why Nissan rebranded itself as Datsun before trying the American market. It's also why the fairlady name fell off and Nissan went to numbers like 240Z 300ZX 350Z etc... All still Fairlady in Japan because most Americans are too narrow minded to get out of their own way. A name is a name. It's the car that matters.
In reality the brake "upgrade" was a waste of money. Stock brakes are just as good as any aftermarket brakes and if you believe otherwise you are prolonging a fallacy. Nice car though.
I APPRECIATE ALL THE POSITIVE FEEDBACK ON MY DATSUN,THANKS AGAIN
All well deserved Patrick. That’s a great car and you did an amazing job on it! Hope to see you down at CTC again this year.
Holy mackerel that is a gorgeous car.
I beauty from the assembly line with just the right amount of classy modifications & customization. Kudos to this great owner.
I've noticed that all of the people that Dennis videos love to talk about their cars and what went into making them look like show pieces . They all are immensely proud , ( and rightly so) of what they have achieved and like nothing better than to talk to someone who is extremely knowledgeable and who understands the incredible amount of time and hard work that goes into making a car of this caliber!
Why didn't they drop in a small block Ford, it would have been even more of a British rally type ca rdesign rip off
He did the motor HE wanted. It is his car. Personally I like that he kept it in the same oem family. Datsun is Nissan. It's a great choice imo, especially since most people don't want KA's, it's easier to find these cheap as replacements, modernizes his car as is his theme, and it's more aligned to what the original engine would be. An inline engine. A small block ford would be to wide, too heavy and too unreliable for this build.
@@tinystar3010 I wasn't putting him down, I was talking about the Datsun designers who used cars by AC, Sunbeam, etcetera as a template for their own designs, I'm thinking that the copied basic design was for the hope of offering a less costly lookalike, I'm not even actually putting down Datsun, it was a smart move to try to get into the market of the little sports cars, I imagine that the Japanese vehicles were a less expensive way to have the styling, I'm not to sure that the Z cars would a natural progression in the evolution of the zippy little boxes!
You are correct, he's free to do any kind of modifications, modernizations, etcetera!
My original comment was just the attempt at humor, it wasn't the only Japanese vehicle to borrow styling from existing car makers when they decided to compete with the world's established automakers while they worked on their own styles!
@@tinystar3010 remember how the Toyota Land Cruiser resembled the styling of the Land Rover don't you, I believe that the Land Cruiser eventually surpassed the dated Land Rover in quality etcetera, so don't think that just because I make an off the cuff comment about the Japanese car industry that was still working towards what is today, in my and Scotty Kilmer's opinions, the best made vehicles in existence!
Ohhh okay, yeah I see what you meant now. You're wording was vague. You meant Datsun/Nissan themselves using a Ford based V8
Thats a lot of work and a beautiful car.
Dig the owner and his vision. Great segment Dennis. Hope all is good.
This car is beautiful I love everything about it
Great ride, that Datsun Fairlady. Gotta Love Dennis' enthusiasm and expertise. Great guy, great YT channel. Cheers.
Thanks!
Very impressed with his build! This is modernizing as a classic car, properly. Nothing gawdy. Tasteful mods. And even the engine swap was tasteful and kept in the OEM family. Definitely deserved a video feature!
Great job on the Fairlady Patrick. You made a beautiful car even more beautiful 🤌
Beautiful Datsun Fairlady.
There was a 1500 before the 1600. The 1600 is my favorite.
WOah! Love the engine setup! Gotta admire the owner's attention to all the detials for a super solid looking build! Also shoutout to Dennis for always showing love to the import cars along with the classic American muscle. Bravo!!!
I actually love these more than the 240z's, these early Fairlady's are just so pretty and this one in particular is absolutely stunning!
restmod! very clean! cool!
That is a totally beautiful car and a great guy !!!
Wow what a Beauty! 😍
Nice Datsun
Those toggle switches on the dash are factory. Stock on everything 67 1/2 and back.
Yes sir.
Wotta great story and car...Oh Patrick!...Thanks Mr. Dennis.
The hella flush takes this car's looks over the top... A very tasteful update to a classic car!
Que lindo, gran canal .
Awesome car. I love it👍👍👍
It reminds me of one that was abandoned by me in NJ on the back of an abandoned house.
I wonder if the car is still there.
I really like it. The only things I would've done differently are smaller wheels with a bigger sidewall tire, and low back seats that are flush with the doors. It's definitely cool
Very nice!
I owned a 70’ Fairlady Pearl white , loved this car which I paid 500 for discovered in a garage from a lady who just wanted gone. Keep it for 10 years and sold it to a lady friend who drove it another 10 years.
Such a humble and nice guy, great car!
Sweet Build Man...🙂🧂
Nice car Patrick. Cheers 🇨🇦
Very nice machine.
A Very well done ride.Super sweet !
Fun little car to drive!
Great car 💪🏾💪🏾
What a great resto mod!!! This guy out did himself and should be very proud.👍👍👍🙏🙏
This man is a gentleman : Yes Sir . No Sir !
We love these cars, we’ve restored three of them.
Very cool car and a very charismatic young man. 👍🏻
Nice car. Nice builder. cheers!
The car I bought in Australia in 1970 was not called a Fairlady but a Datsun 2000 Sports with a much more powerful motor. The factory realised Australians wanted a much more brutish sports car able to blow away the MG on our long stretches of 4 lane highways back in 1970, from Melbourne to Sydney. The MG had a top speed of 85 mph against the Datsun 130 mph.
What a beautiful car! I love the mods and the BBS wheels look incredible. Despite all of the changes, the car still maintains the Datsun essence. The owner lives in Georgia but the car has Cal Plates? I'm confused.
Beautiful.
Love a good resto mod! Super cool!
Love the color!
Hardly see any of these cars around where I live
i like restomods....beauty of the past with performance of the present
Dream car
There was a1500( it had a jump seat) before the 1600.
Really Nice car. 😊
Awesome car!
Bring it to Solvang next year
Very cool
Great job I just think you need to work on the fenders. It’s not proportion. It’s not right in some shape or form, but your car is absolutely beautiful.
👍👍😊❤
Now why in the world would you put electronic steering in a Datsun, some of the best handling cars ever?
A great name for a car. But not for a sports car. :-)
And that's why Nissan rebranded itself as Datsun before trying the American market. It's also why the fairlady name fell off and Nissan went to numbers like 240Z 300ZX 350Z etc... All still Fairlady in Japan because most Americans are too narrow minded to get out of their own way. A name is a name. It's the car that matters.
That's sexy
In reality the brake "upgrade" was a waste of money. Stock brakes are just as good as any aftermarket brakes and if you believe otherwise you are prolonging a fallacy. Nice car though.
You have never felt the difference clearly.
As the old saying goes, if he had a feather 🪶 you know where and I had the car we'd both be tickled. I'd like like to see this on a Jay Leno episode
Same. I'd love seeing Jay drive it and give us the feel experience