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September 05, 2025 2 min read
Every shop has those moments when one chapter closes, and another one kicks wide open. Around here, we call that Changeover Day. Today, the freshly painted Chevy C10 cab rolled out finished, and the Datsun 240Z took its place up on the rotisserie. Two builds, two very different beasts, but both moving forward.
The C10 project has been grinding along for months—bodywork, endless sanding, blocking, more sanding. Finally, the payoff hit with a smooth coat of paint.
Primer/Sealer: House of Kolor KD3004
Base Coat: House of Kolor custom mix
Clear: House of Kolor USC01
Seeing it shine on the cart is one of those reminders: hours of prep make the difference. If you’re tackling a similar job, don’t skimp on the primer and block-sanding. That’s where “show car” comes from.
👉 Shop Tools I Used:
Inokraft LVLP Spray Gun – great atomization without needing a monster compressor
3M PPS 2.0 Cups – no cleanup headaches
DeWalt Orbital Sander – for prep and finish work
The Datsun 240Z is a different kind of animal. It rolled into the shop as a solid starting point, but now the real surgery begins. Getting it onto the rotisserie means:
Full underside access for welding, seam sealing, and refinishing
Easier suspension mock-up and drivetrain test fits
No crawling on your back for every damn job
This stage is all about stripping, cutting, and planning the rebuild. The Z’s body needs love, and with the cab of the C10 wrapped, the spotlight shifts here.
👉 Shop Gear That Makes Life Easier:
Auto Rotisserie – not cheap, but worth every penny for full access
Ingersoll Rand Air Ratchet – for teardown without killing your wrists
Yes Welder MIG Welder – reliable and versatile for classic restorations
If you’ve ever wrenched on more than one project at a time, you know the feeling. One car leaves the cart, another takes its place. It’s a mental reset as much as a physical one. You look at the finished C10 cab and think, “Hell yeah, that’s progress.” Then you look at the bare 240Z shell and think, “Alright—time to get dirty again.”
This cycle is what restoration is all about—grit, patience, and the satisfaction of pushing projects through the shop one stage at a time.
The C10 moves into reassembly—hanging panels, wiring, interior.
The 240Z begins its strip-down and repair phase—metalwork, rust correction, prepping for suspension upgrades.
Stay tuned. Both of these builds will be featured in upcoming videos on the channel and here on the blog.
I’ve linked the exact tools I use above. Grab them, set up your shop, and follow along as these builds unfold.
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