In this video I'm continuing the restoration on my 1973 Datsun 240Z. After all the bodywork and the panel alignment in the last episode the car was finally ready to start with the paint job. The first step for a new paint job is, to get all the old paint removed doen to the bare metal. I brought the car to a blasting company. They completely blasted the whole car and all the parts. For paint removal they used walnut shells. This is the perfect media for that job, because it does not warp any of

James gets you Up To Speed on the Nissan Z series of sports cars formerly known as Datsun -- from the early days of the 240z to the 260z, 280z, 280zx, 300zx, 350z and 370z. For more Nissan: https://www.facebook.com/watch/100068975025594/1110077502873139/ For more Up To Speed: https://www.facebook.com/watch/447222932106523/134584003811660/ For more Fast & Furious: https://www.facebook.com/watch/100068975025594/710213793539746/ #nissan #datsun #nissan370z #nissan350z #cars #donutmedia #uptospeed |

The 1971 Nissan Fairlady Z is still a beauty. On the first episode of the new season of Jay Leno's Garage, Jay dives into the history of this Japanese sports car and the impact it made on the car industry. A new season of Jay Leno's Garage returns in 8 DAYS on Wednesday, September 7 at 10pm ET on CNBC Prime. | Jay Leno's Garage