Gas Monkey Garage Builds a Japanese Import: In-Depth Look into the 1975 Datsun 280Z with Big Mike

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We got together with our friend Big Mike (@TheBigMike on IG) at SEMA, and he gave us an in-depth look at the Datsun 280Z project car that he worked on with Gas Monkey Garage. Big Mike and the Gas Monkey Garage team unveiled the car at SEMA this year, in the Nitto Tire booth.
Mike has been a big supporter of Vibrant products, and has used as much of our catalog on all the cars he is involved with. It was no different with the Gas Monkey Datsun, using Vibrant Billet HD Clamps, Aluminum and Stainless Tubing, Catch Cans (one of them for crankcase ventilation and the other used as coolant overflow), Silicone Couplers, V-Bands, T-Bolt Clamps, 90 Degree Tight Radius Elbows, -AN Fittings and Race Hoses, and much more.
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@jrh0369 6 жыл бұрын

I’m a pure muscle car guy but I love this car. I saw these when I was a kid and thought it was one of the coolest during that time. Glad you didn’t LS swap it.

@BigMikeEdition 6 жыл бұрын

This is awesome to read.

@FaizKhan-wb2py 5 жыл бұрын

Love everything about the car... every inch of the car have detailed hard work, and it shows off. Good job one day you guys will built my car.

@Mechaniclyfe Жыл бұрын

Big mike you deserve a lot of credit on this one , the execution on the car is just perfect , color , parts, engine everything was very thought out , the level of detail and a true Japanese inspired build, this is a great representation of what the true import scene is and how it was always meant to be. No body kits or crazy spoilers just straight to business, circuit style Japanese import build . Well done

@BigMikeEdition Жыл бұрын

I really appreciate those words, thank you very much.

@BCaldwell 6 жыл бұрын

Good for you man! Great design! I absolutely love this car and your vision for the final product.

@BigMikeEdition 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much

@LaughOutLouie88 6 жыл бұрын

This Z looks amazing my dude excellent job!!!! Love love everything in it, perfect build!

@BigMikeEdition 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@tking8914 6 жыл бұрын

Love it. Have been searching for a 280z to build for myself. You gave me some good insight and ideas in the way i should go. Awesome work man!!

@BigMikeEdition 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@billramsey8695 5 жыл бұрын

Absolutely amazing. What wonderful job you guys did on this. Beautiful car.

@atomicorang 5 жыл бұрын

This is an OMG sort of cat. It really caught my attention and had to watch. Great job to our presenter and to the entire staff.

@mike.135i 6 жыл бұрын

so glad this is gonna be on fast and loud

@jesusgonzalez.7589 6 жыл бұрын

Yes no like tesla shitty cars

@gregcollins6061 5 жыл бұрын

That's a really nice build combination. . Colour , wheels, all just seems to work really well, 👌

@bartozoz99 6 жыл бұрын

This style of build has been done over and over, those arches are just an eyesore and make the whole car look like a 17 year olds beater MX5. Props on the motor that looks top.

@alisterhemmings8121 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful rebuild. Love the fine details,keeping it original yet modern,perfect example of a Restomod. Car embodies function and form in my opinion. Again,job well done and excellent execution. Big up from Jamaica

@InvincibleExtremes 6 жыл бұрын

I love this build. Not as much as I love my own 240z, but that's because it's mine.

@MSvento06 6 жыл бұрын

The green with bronze wheels looks freaking awesome. So clean.

@publiusvelocitor4668 5 жыл бұрын

Fantastic!! Love the look of the whole thing!

@arymonem 4 жыл бұрын

You did an amazing job!!! This car ROCKS.

@wasabicars 6 жыл бұрын

Damn. I love everything about that. Great work

@BigMikeEdition 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@glenndavis4105 6 жыл бұрын

WasabiCars zsssss@ss8s8ss dad

@oli1658 5 жыл бұрын

Surprised to see you around these parts mr.wasabi

@isaiasmartinez2137 5 жыл бұрын

Lmao

@ivorgreenplant 4 жыл бұрын

@@BigMikeEdition ,, did this car get wrecked in transit ?

@akirony 6 жыл бұрын

The interior is clean and smooth but that engine bay is meticulously beautiful. Love the 2+2 path too. I'd ve kept the rear bumper just for protection. And the fact that's the original paint color is just oooo. Great job and good idea.

@BigMikeEdition 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much

@jaz313det 6 жыл бұрын

One of the most amazing builds ive seen. Incredible.

@BigMikeEdition 6 жыл бұрын

Very kind of you to say. Thank you!

@NFiltr8Red 5 жыл бұрын

By far one of the coolest builds! If I didn’t have kids in college, I say build me one now!

@tonyvong8402 5 жыл бұрын

can’t wait to drive my 280z again. been working it on for some time

@carharttblade 6 жыл бұрын

Amazing, thats my dream, to have a classic car that is actually brand new

@BigMikeEdition 6 жыл бұрын

I understand that!

@simlowsb 3 жыл бұрын

I like it how you put it. A classic car that is actually brand new!

@ChristianMercadoAcevedo 5 жыл бұрын

This man has an immeasurable passion for his job

@Born_Texan 4 жыл бұрын

I remember when they built this Zcar on the show. It's a beautiful car, I love it. This is one of my favorite Japanese cars. I am a sucker for the first and second year 280's, I really like the first year of the 2+2 cars.

@chuckyboy6977 6 жыл бұрын

This is 100% the bolloxs. The stance is just perfect, the colour on the body and wheels is pure retro Motorsport style. The only thing missing to really give it that late 70’s early 80’s rally style is a set of old school Cibié driving and spot lamps..

@BigMikeEdition 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind words!

@julioserna5659 5 жыл бұрын

Now that s a amazing beautiful car

@Neudezign 6 жыл бұрын

The car looks really good, I'm totally dig'n it. Nice and clean and I'm glad you made an effort to stay true to the original brand and era of tuning and styling. Big thumbs up!

@BigMikeEdition 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@maxheadroom7687 6 жыл бұрын

Man I love it, love your subtle touches too, classy as, really standout machine. You guys rock!

@BigMikeEdition 6 жыл бұрын

You're awesome

@memberofthetribe1 6 жыл бұрын

As a former Datsun 280Z owner, I can say, unequivocally that this is one sick Z. I hope that you are proud of this because it really is an amazing build. I also agree with you; this looks amazing with the 2+2 body.

@BigMikeEdition 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! It was important to me to stay true to the lineage of the car and accent - not alter- the body lines.

@jayceloris 6 жыл бұрын

Magnifique. Travail vraiment de très haut niveau

@marcfalsetta5845 3 жыл бұрын

Too bad burnt to ground while delivering

@marcfalsetta5845 3 жыл бұрын

Burnt up

@briansolliday6166 4 жыл бұрын

One of the greatest builds to ever come out of GMG

@technique275 5 жыл бұрын

Fantastic Video. Great job in explaining what you have done to the car.

@robertflores9227 6 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome!!

@BigMikeEdition 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@rhyzhenthioz 5 жыл бұрын

I saw this last year. I forgot to give a like so I came back.

@varzilla1513 4 жыл бұрын

I love the 2+2's of this bodystyle/vintage too.

@amandah2454 6 жыл бұрын

OMG I always wanted a 280z,loved them.

@andrewilliams7499 5 жыл бұрын

my dad's 1st car after coming to America,but what you've done is amazing.

@MrPanda-ke9rf 4 жыл бұрын

Still have it?

@1houroflove186 5 жыл бұрын

Fricken beautiful!

@loganriki2625 5 жыл бұрын

Wow, beautifully done. Artistry at its best. Color is sick.

@reset6970 6 жыл бұрын

Have never seen a green like this. A masterpiece. Thanks for building it!

@BigMikeEdition 6 жыл бұрын

Nice compliment!

@roknroy1 6 жыл бұрын

really nice build inside and out!

@BigMikeEdition 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@mrpicky1868 6 жыл бұрын

timeless design

@luiggi0102 5 жыл бұрын

280z with rear seats .! perfection

@TheycallmeTANK01 3 жыл бұрын

good to see the old garage moving to the tuner stage as well, a real nice one too

@deepdeo6823 6 жыл бұрын

280Z bumper shave is no "small touch." 240 or 260 with the chrome looks dope. Props to this guy, but a fairlady build would be sick af.

@NjoyMoney 4 жыл бұрын

The chrome bumper is horrifyingly ugly. Its the only thing that makes the car look ugly and dated imo

@rneoman 4 жыл бұрын

It is a fairlady in Japan its a fairlady Z everywhere else its a 240 260 280 300 350 Z

@deepdeo6823 4 жыл бұрын

I meant the Fairlady ZG, my mistake.

@deepdeo6823 4 жыл бұрын

Big bumpers are ugly due to US regulations. The JDM bumpers look good tho, the 280 would've looked much better with them.

@BakerDeltaFour 2 жыл бұрын

Hi. What do you mean by 280 bumper shave is no small touch?

@howlinhauler 6 жыл бұрын

U turned it into a 2000gt-z . Dope. Great green.

@mishellerauth1966 6 жыл бұрын

Really nice build. Love all that you did but expecially the interior. Sweet!

@BigMikeEdition 6 жыл бұрын

I like that you like the interior! LOL

@bitnissan 4 жыл бұрын

I love 240s 260s and 280s, they look so friggin beautiful.

@BigMikeEdition Жыл бұрын

Agreed

@alexnaranjo3299 6 жыл бұрын

B-E-A-UTIFUL! I LOVE THIS CAR!

@teachme7610 6 жыл бұрын

I would have been mad if they did this to a 13,000 mile 2 seater. The 2+2 was a great choice. They turned what is usually an unwanted car into a really sexy racer/streeter.

@BigMikeEdition 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@0bscura 6 жыл бұрын

Wow that is a beautiful Z. Congratulations to all involved.

@fpshootermcgavin85 6 жыл бұрын

Finally an import.This is beautiful.....this is art. I love Fast and Loud and the cars they build, thanks for this coming from an import enthusiast.

@BigMikeEdition 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I'm an import guy as well.

@Sebastian-yq2mu 5 жыл бұрын

Good thing they were in a rush in the last couple days to keep it green. Looks great

@lea2666 4 жыл бұрын

Pity it burned to a crisp :(

@Jux2p0ze 5 жыл бұрын

This car is soooooo beautiful. It's a shame we don't bring back classic lines more like this.

@adammiller5136 10 ай бұрын

I absolutely love this build! Just Amazing!!

@lesheathjr444 6 жыл бұрын

Great build! Glad to see a 2+2 getting some love.

@BigMikeEdition 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@WRMonger1 5 жыл бұрын

Once upon a time I was a Z purist but I've gotten over myself since then. A 4 cylinder isn't the way I would have gone but you made it work. It's not a rebuild, refurbish, or even a refresh but it's still a Z with the classic lines and you get kudos from someone who has been working on these classics for over 30 years. Good job and don't let the purists keep you from expressing your art as you see fit.

@MegaLuigi1961 6 жыл бұрын

Beautiful car!

@bigbadspikey 5 жыл бұрын

What beautiful beast of a car.

@ac7127 6 жыл бұрын

Big mike a OG, good to see how far he's come since i remember his hatch in the magazine

@BigMikeEdition 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@lilopasha8762 6 жыл бұрын

at first i though it was DJ Khaled

@marioalvarezvilla2464 5 жыл бұрын

Wait he's not? I thought he did car build in the side on top of DJing

@randysurratt9919 5 жыл бұрын

Lilo Pasha me too

@armenenkel3547 4 жыл бұрын

Another one!

@armandojuan64 4 жыл бұрын

So did I … Lol .

@luissantiago6903 3 жыл бұрын

Lmao

@novakaoss6848 4 жыл бұрын

Damn wish my 260z looked that good! It will get there one day

@TheJiminiflix 5 жыл бұрын

I Loove this car! So well restored.

@2loco 5 жыл бұрын

Good job bro. Looks amazing. Well done

@selfproclaimednobody4614 6 жыл бұрын

Always liked the 2+2 fast backs! It's a good look.

@rsuriyop 3 жыл бұрын

I just don't understand why Nissan doesn't just bring this old classic design back to the market. In recent years Chevy and Ford have brought back old classic Camaro and Mustang designs and it has paid off very well for them. I really think it would be a really smart move if Nissan could do the same by bringing back the original 240z design, especially since they're struggling financially. Doing this I'm sure would really help them out, believe me!

@inz1 2 жыл бұрын

Dude you’re gonna love 2023

@donaldspringer2814 2 жыл бұрын

Search 2023 Nissan Z. 400Hp, manual stick, taking various elements from the best designs.. it sings!

@khayrobs 4 ай бұрын

400z

@captnjaygreybeard6394 6 жыл бұрын

Such a sharp and clean design, awesome work Big MIke

@BigMikeEdition 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much

@MonyetButler 5 жыл бұрын

Never thought a 2+2 could look good. This looks amazing. Well done.

@BigMikeEdition 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@BigMikeEdition 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! I always knew that chassis could look amazing if done right!

@OsKBLaZe 6 жыл бұрын

I thought it was a Need for Speed Payback screenshot that was photoshopped. Amazing job GMG! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

@BigMikeEdition 6 жыл бұрын

That's an awesome compliment.

@OsKBLaZe 6 жыл бұрын

Big Mike No problem. Only speaking the truth. Like I said, *Great job!*

@ericorange6662 6 жыл бұрын

Go big mike car looks awesome

@BigMikeEdition 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@MattSmith-vl7yu 6 жыл бұрын

I have fell in love with this car. Genuinely this is my new dream car. Forget your lambo or Ferrari, this is the 1 for me

@BigMikeEdition 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome

@k0kyvr 6 жыл бұрын

i had no idea this car had 2+2 version, it's so damn perfect, you turned it into a masterpiece

@BigMikeEdition 6 жыл бұрын

Well thank you!

@hamishmcewan1176 6 жыл бұрын

Lovely. I'd definitely want a head rest to avoid whiplash if your rear ended.

@surf403 6 жыл бұрын

Hamish McEwan I agree! Ive never understood why on the majority of these builds, even pro touring, they use seats that can snap your neck in an instant!!??

@Drew_peaballs_128 6 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah love a good Datsun 😎

@BigMikeEdition 6 жыл бұрын

So timeless

@Drew_peaballs_128 6 жыл бұрын

Big Mike sure is well done on the build! Great job, I’m restoring a 260z 2+2 atm and this has defiantly given me a boost of motivation 😎

@BigMikeEdition 6 жыл бұрын

That's awesome. Best of luck.

@Drew_peaballs_128 6 жыл бұрын

Big Mike thanks mike! We have some videos on our channel if you wanna check them out 😎 thanks

@Johnnywhamo 5 жыл бұрын

I had a 72 back in the early 80's when I was a young buck, it was a piece of crap BUT I sure felt cool tooling around in it. I've always loved these cars and would buy a decent one in a heartbeat. That said this beauty is a stunner, nice job buddy!

@1kenpau1 4 жыл бұрын

That interior is flawless

@Kindo86 6 жыл бұрын

Love those classic Z cars.....doesn't matter how it's done!!!

@BigMikeEdition 6 жыл бұрын

They are all just beautiful cars

@anhiirr 6 жыл бұрын

finally a true z fan

@jonathanrigley981 5 жыл бұрын

I have a whole new appreciation for 2+2 Z’s now, Quite simply a beautiful car. Honestly I’d rather keep an L series under the hood tho

@208SledHead 6 жыл бұрын

Damn. Big Mike doin big thangs! Good to see ya man! -Dizzle

@BigMikeEdition 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@drstrange2292 6 жыл бұрын

this is an amazing build like the colour and the simplistic design

@BigMikeEdition 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much

@MindDezign 6 жыл бұрын

Great enthusiast build ,You can tell this guy put in heart. Not much on the 2+2. But they are out there and are Z cars. I have a 73 240z and a 78 289z Both restomoded as twins. One blue accents in brilliant white the other red accents in brilliant white . Semi flat flares and spoiler and bumper as is here,a very common classic theme. Car looks good,and such low mileage you had to build it even if it was a 2+2. Only problem with the 2+2 is you always wish you had the 2 seater. There have been a few really Kool 2+2 and if that's what you got ,you got to make them as Kool as you can.All the classic Z restom mids work.I don't like seeing any Z bone stock....that's a snooze fest.

@shreckm6470 6 жыл бұрын

Good to see Australian toyota landcruiser in the background

@eugenegutierrez5106 5 жыл бұрын

Very beautiful. Well done!!! I owned an ‘83 Datsun.

@davenobbley7681 6 жыл бұрын

I absolutely believe this is the nicest 2+2 I've ever seen.fantastic!!

@BigMikeEdition 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

@mattkelly9000 6 жыл бұрын

Damn I never comment but, man that is the sickest Dotson I've ever seen.

@BigMikeEdition 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you. That's an awesome compliment.

@mattkelly9000 6 жыл бұрын

Big Mike thank you for showing it us.

@BigMikeEdition 6 жыл бұрын

You're welcome

@sandplasma 6 жыл бұрын

This has to be one of the sexiest Z's I've ever laid eyes on.

@BigMikeEdition 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@andrewbrown2864 6 жыл бұрын

Omg this car is as close to perfect as you can get 😍

@BigMikeEdition 6 жыл бұрын

Now that's an amazing compliment

@dario-cadalystarchitecture7712 6 жыл бұрын

Well done on the build. I absolutely love it. Thank you for not doing a RB engine swop, way too many people do it on 240z/260z/280z's and no longer unique. Thank you for choosing the 2+2 for a change. . . . .much respect from Swaziland - Africa.

@BigMikeEdition 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind words!

@gibbethoskins8621 6 жыл бұрын

Dayum that is nice

@BigMikeEdition 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@myroadtours6147 6 жыл бұрын

Love the ass end work! This car is very smooth looking,

@darnells5900 6 жыл бұрын

Normally, I don't care much for GMG, but this 280Z...! WOW!!! Way to go guys!

@BigMikeEdition 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@miniac91 6 жыл бұрын

Nice to see a 2+2 build. I rebuilt a 74 2+2 several years ago, and a buyer from Kuwait took it off my hands. I had that car 19 years, and I sure do miss it.

@BigMikeEdition 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks. They are such an overlooked chassis. I do understand why many think they are ugly compared to the coupe, but with the right mods they are awesome. Like, this one.

@kody7149 6 жыл бұрын

That shit is clean!!!!

@BigMikeEdition 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@Adetokunbo03 6 жыл бұрын

My thoughts exactly

@taddmason1187 6 жыл бұрын

so glad they didn't LS swap it. glad they went and did something original

@BigMikeEdition 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I would never (well, maybe not NEVER) put an LS in one of these. I wanted to keep it in the family.

@taddmason1187 6 жыл бұрын

Big Mike not an over statement but has to be one of the cleanest Z's I've ever seen

@darylharvey2865 6 жыл бұрын

I agree. LS is an awesome engine, but I’m all for keeping it all Datsun/Nissan.

@BigMikeEdition 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome compliment. Thank you.

@selfproclaimednobody4614 6 жыл бұрын

Craig D "IF YOU BUILD IT , THE LS WILL COME"! lol. Call it the "build of dreams" !

@jeanclaudecollin3056 Жыл бұрын

This car is a piece of art that's a great job 👍💥👏❤️thanks so much for vidéo grettings 🇧🇪

@jaimenunez2702 6 жыл бұрын

Floored bruh! Simply amazing!!

@BigMikeEdition 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@dapz325 6 жыл бұрын

Wow that thing is beautiful , never knew I would lust over a 2+2 like this. Mike you did a great job. I wonder when this baby is gonna hit the auctions , if its not sold already.

@BigMikeEdition 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. I don't know when or if the car has sold already. I hope it goes to a good home.