Yah I love love those car's to and best of all because it's a Nissan and a mercury if he can pick them up cheap enough I'd happily fix them up and drive them around.
If I saw a 280ZX like that at my local copart for $700, I would grab it as fast as I could. A non-running Z or ZX that isn't crashed sells for $4000-$5000 around here. Add $1500 if the floor pans are not rusted out.
The 280zx is a 2+2 model. That is why it has back seat. All the late model 280zx's had the same hood. The vents were for getting rid of heat from the engine compartment. They would heat soak when the weather got hot. They also had a fan that blew air onto the intake to try to help with heat soak. A lot of people think the fan is a turbo. Lol 😂
Yes! I’ve had 3 Crown Vics and would love to see this Grand Marquis get back on the road! That 280z would be a really cool car on the channel! I really like the older cars put on the road!
Hope you were able to buy the Datsun. The Harley you like is called a V-Rod. It was made in the early 2000's, and, I believe, it was designed for Harley Davidson by Porsche.
that blue panther platform with the crushed roof would make great content.that car deserves another life.. i watch you all the time and i cant get enough..keep it up!
Definitely do the Datsun 280! Would be fascinating to watch. Here in the UK the Panther platform is not something I'm familiar with but I like the classic American saloon car so would enjoy seeing that being saved as well.
Hey Randy, save the 280, a project like that is perfect, it needs saving and it looks like someone has done some of the work for you, sort the fuel issues and electrics which you know well and return it to the road 👍🏻
I love 240 and 280Zs there so cool I will definitely buy one of those cars one day make sure you check the relays or fusible links for the accessory power and check the power to and from the coil .
That is a turbo hood.....nice datsun though. I would definitely love to see it back on the road. Restored several over the years... But not automatics or 2+2's....I would grab it up if....only if...no major rust.
Def a carpet cleaning van. Those are hose reels in the back. The "compressor" is actually a blower that's inverted to create vacuum. It looks like an old propane (used to create heat) unit hence the fire. Stanley Steemer used propane in the 70's and 80's and had many vans burn to the ground.
You were right about the the toasted van. It has a similar steam cleaning setup my brother-in -law had in his van. The biggest reel is to hold the vacuum hose to suck up the dirty water. The smaller reel is the hose that delivers the heated water to the nozzle. The bottom tank should be for the collected dirty water. The van we had, had a bib plastic tank to hold the clean water which I didn't see on that van. That 280ZX is pretty cool. I had a '74 Datsun 710 I bought when I ws in the army. It had a 4 cyl, very nice dark burgundy with white interior & slotted mags. I found some C50-13's I put on the rear. It would pull the wheels off the ground hitting 2nd until I put a spoiler on the front. I really liked that car even though I beat the crap out of it, lol. Thanks for sharing.
My old boss has an 09 Ram 2500. 325k miles and still under factory extended warranty. He had the motor rebuilt once and now recently replaced for free.
I owned and loved the 280zx That one is a 2+2 model with the back seat added. They did not have any turbos till the next model which was the 300z. I had to replace the rear shocks on mine to calm down the bouncey ride. Those egines last forever. What killed them was rust. That frame needs to be looked at really close. Have it sanded or blasted and apply undercoating on all metal frame parts. My door panels even rusted. I had mine all restored with a medium blue metal flake. It was gorgeous with black louvres on the back window. Buy it...treat it for rust and you will love it.
The Nissan z would fit in to your new found love of Nissan! Glad you did the Altima too as I have owned 4 generations and have had no big issues. Love the content.
The 280 looks like it would be a fun challenge to get back on the road.
Yeah I would like to see it my friend used to have one and it will do 120 no problem
My age is probably showing, but I like the Mercury Grand Marquis and the Datsun 280 Z.
Yah I love love those car's to and best of all because it's a Nissan and a mercury if he can pick them up cheap enough I'd happily fix them up and drive them around.
I’m 15 an those cars are fire
That Grand Marquis is beautiful. This defines "American car" all around the world!
I got the Grand Marquis and the Datsun.
no you have done so many of the panther platforms
The Grand Marquis you should get, one of the last old school "TRUE" American luxury car... The door sounds so solid when it shuts and the 4.6 😍.
I love the mercury grand marquis to end I hope you can bay it
Love em but NOT in "elderly blue"!
@@lphilipps Hey it's a old car 🤷🏽♂.
Although the tech is not there, they still are very nice cars...
@@lphilipps it's not elderly blue..I had an explorer the same color.. it's just a silver ish blue
The Datsun 280zx definitely a yes.
I so remember these from the 80's. A classic and if it's only around the 700$ mark, it's a steal!!
If I saw a 280ZX like that at my local copart for $700, I would grab it as fast as I could. A non-running Z or ZX that isn't crashed sells for $4000-$5000 around here. Add $1500 if the floor pans are not rusted out.
I like that Grand Marquis. I'd love to see it back on the channel!
The 280zx is a 2+2 model. That is why it has back seat.
All the late model 280zx's had the same hood. The vents were for getting rid of heat from the engine compartment. They would heat soak when the weather got hot.
They also had a fan that blew air onto the intake to try to help with heat soak. A lot of people think the fan is a turbo. Lol 😂
Yes that was a carpet cleaning van!
I've cleaned for over 32 years!
Tom mcintosh how do you think It caught on fire
Probably got too hot or something leaked gas caught on fire
@@stevencoil9831 probably feul leak
Thumbs up to the Datsun 280 ZX. 👍🏻 that one takes me back, my neighbor had one, and dad had Datsun 210. Dad wasn’t cool.
The 280zx is nice car. It's on my bucket list for sure
Yes! I’ve had 3 Crown Vics and would love to see this Grand Marquis get back on the road! That 280z would be a really cool car on the channel! I really like the older cars put on the road!
That Mercury is nice!
That 280 ZX reminded me of the MG Midget you had. You never know what you have until you dig into it and get it running
Yes on the panther , I'd like to see how you'd fix the roof damage
Take the car to v tuned garage the guy is good in replacing damage body panels i don't know the price of it
I think the roof really needs replaced - it's too stretched.
That last Nissan/Datsun was really enjoyable to see. I feel like there is hope there!
Hope you were able to buy the Datsun. The Harley you like is called a V-Rod. It was made in the early 2000's, and, I believe, it was designed for Harley Davidson by Porsche.
The Grand Marquis and the 280ZX are absolutely something I'd love to see again on the channel.
For a good price, I'd be happy with the grand marquis. I'd fix the roof and daily drive that baby! I love those cars!
that blue panther platform with the crushed roof would make great content.that car deserves another life.. i watch you all the time and i cant get enough..keep it up!
I agree with David on that one! The 280 would be a fun project! Keep an eye on it Randy!!!
That Datsun 280zx would be nice project and nice to get back on the road
Jeep looks like a rock climbing accident for sure, PICKLE RICCCKKKK
That’s what I think too
Love the Panthers - Big YES
Definitely in for watching the 280 build! Loooove classic Z Cars.
Nice little scion. The Lexus i think is done. Yes to the Mercury. Damn Randy i hope get the 280z. Like it.
Of love to see the 280zx!! They was great fun cars
Definitely do the Datsun 280! Would be fascinating to watch. Here in the UK the Panther platform is not something I'm familiar with but I like the classic American saloon car so would enjoy seeing that being saved as well.
Yes on the Merc. It would be a great car for little money for the next owner after you do the maintenance.
My Dad had a Datsun 280zx back in the day, I would love to see you get this up and running
Love the Panther Mercury YES
Randy I would love to see that datsun 240 on the channel man that car is from my generation love to see you bring it back to life
Like to see dent removal on Grand Marquise, would be interesting. Definitely interested in 280ZX.
The dream Harley is called a V-Rod
It’s the 1st official liquid cooled Harley built
That 280z is somthing unique and would be a great project randy for the channel
Randy if you have the patience and can get the 280zx for a great price, that's a great long term project.
8:25 "Some pickle".
That's pickle Rick, not just some random pickle.
That’s what it was
Hey Randy, save the 280, a project like that is perfect, it needs saving and it looks like someone has done some of the work for you, sort the fuel issues and electrics which you know well and return it to the road 👍🏻
Fingers crossed hope you managed to get the 280zx. Great vlog as usual Randy
I say an absolute YES to the grand marquis and datsun 280zx and a possible yes for that genesis
Hey get the DATSUN Randy!!! Good luck!! That would be sick!
Go for the 280Z, would love the content to get her back on the road. The panther would be a great flip.
If you can get that old 280 get it man talk about content those old cars have a huge following.
I love 240 and 280Zs there so cool I will definitely buy one of those cars one day make sure you check the relays or fusible links for the accessory power and check the power to and from the coil .
Yes on the Panther, love to see another one on the channel also yes to the 280zx!
That is a turbo hood.....nice datsun though. I would definitely love to see it back on the road. Restored several over the years... But not automatics or 2+2's....I would grab it up if....only if...no major rust.
That datsun is so cool 70' s styles 🤩👍
the panther platform looks nice think you could tunr it around and make a bit of money
I would love to see another panter come back to the channel and see the 280zx as i have a soft spot for the two cars 🤘
280 looks nice and I bet you can bring it back to life
I would love to see you get that 280 and get it orad worthy again!!
Restore the 280! Find a turbo swap would be awesome. Would be nice to watch the wrenching on it regardless of a Turbo or not.
On second thought that Mercury might be a good buy .
Panther and the 280ZX. Yes. Nice balance of everything for everyone in the video. Thanks Randy.
yes definitely the Datsun 280z would love to see done up amazing car will only increase in value
Love the Grand Marquis! Would love to see more of it.
Man those 430 SC's we're pretty quick cars.
I was going to tell you the NACA scoop doesn't necessarily mean a turbo. There's a nice one in a recent edition of Hemings Classic Car
Dude hell yeah on the 280 that’s a damn classic man
280z looks like a cool project even though its an automatic. Body is in decent shape, not rotted out. Deff want to see on the channel.
Hi from France!!!!!!
yes for the datsun and the grand marquis two good projet
Would love to see the 280zx brought back to life
just go head and buy it bro 100% yes for grand marquis 👍
Def a carpet cleaning van. Those are hose reels in the back. The "compressor" is actually a blower that's inverted to create vacuum. It looks like an old propane (used to create heat) unit hence the fire. Stanley Steemer used propane in the 70's and 80's and had many vans burn to the ground.
Yes for the Panther and 280ZX :D
Randy please bid on the Mercury and on the 280zx, greetings from Switzerland
Just in time for my lunch break
Skeeters.probably from all the standing water from the snow storm you all had.And the 280Z would be Cool. Kinda brings back my growing up days.
Datsun would make good content!
The 280 would be great content for the channel. Would love to see her restored.
YES on the Panther! Love them granny rides!
Would love to see a series on the 280Z!
*Yes* for the Panther nd 280z!!!
*Interested on the roof!!!*
You were right about the the toasted van. It has a similar steam cleaning setup my brother-in -law had in his van. The biggest reel is to hold the vacuum hose to suck up the dirty water. The smaller reel is the hose that delivers the heated water to the nozzle. The bottom tank should be for the collected dirty water. The van we had, had a bib plastic tank to hold the clean water which I didn't see on that van. That 280ZX is pretty cool. I had a '74 Datsun 710 I bought when I ws in the army. It had a 4 cyl, very nice dark burgundy with white interior & slotted mags. I found some C50-13's I put on the rear. It would pull the wheels off the ground hitting 2nd until I put a spoiler on the front. I really liked that car even though I beat the crap out of it, lol. Thanks for sharing.
280Z on my bucket list!👍
Seems the 280zx had the hood replaced/swapped with the turbo hood. Seems those cars get a lot of money in good shape.
Another Panther? Meow! That's cat for "Yes!" ;)
Hey Randy, the Datsun 280zx would be a great car to have
280z worth The Money Classic and Interesting For The Channel And Maybe A Lil TLC And Paint
I liked the Grand Marquis, so I'd say yes to buying it.
Thanks for the video, Randy.
Randy age has never stopped you from pouring a ctapload of money into 20 yr old cars
Love the 280Z Randy,No need for a turbo very fun cars to drive
280zx interested content for me I’ll buy it
Lovin that 280ZX. Talk about taking me back in time!
The Nissan is nice - but the Panther's definitely the one to go for.
Why not get them both they both look fun for different reasons
@@stevencoil9831 Very true.
My old boss has an 09 Ram 2500. 325k miles and still under factory extended warranty. He had the motor rebuilt once and now recently replaced for free.
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Randy ... would love to see the Datsun get built
I had an "81 Datsun 280zx 2+2 as my first car in 1991. The 2+2 space made it fun with my Friday night date for "parking" back in those days...lol.
280Z would definitely be worth trying for.
First time commenter, love the channel Randy. I also love the Grand Marquis! Would polish up nicely.
Panther 👍👍👍 - should be interesting to see the roof repair & a quick turn around $$$(front bumper needs attention - maybe just a re-spray)
That’s it Randy, the 280 is coming to the channel
All 280 ZXs had hood louvers. The turbo ZXs had the NACA style duct in front of the louver. In 82 & 83 all ZXs came with the NACA duct.
I owned and loved the 280zx
That one is a 2+2 model with the back seat added. They did not have any turbos till the next model which was the 300z. I had to replace the rear shocks on mine to calm down the bouncey ride. Those egines last forever. What killed them was rust. That frame needs to be looked at really close. Have it sanded or blasted and apply undercoating on all metal frame parts. My door panels even rusted. I had mine all restored with a medium blue metal flake. It was gorgeous with black louvres on the back window. Buy it...treat it for rust and you will love it.
The 280 is definitely worth fixing and will be a great car
Buy the 280z I would love to see it run and drive again
Randy: check latest South Main Auto video on how to drill out the wheel stud when you can't get the nut off, may help with the swampvette
Panther platform yes. Would be very interesting to see the roof repaired etc.
The Nissan z would fit in to your new found love of Nissan! Glad you did the Altima too as I have owned 4 generations and have had no big issues. Love the content.