Former Police Officer OFFERS me his Project Car

[@PrizzaMike]

Thanks for stopping by! More of Jeff's 300zx build here! kzbin.info/aero/PLvRjLBi1aX6fXn7i5NGMoglHkCGTt4Otq

[@ak-dudegitchel6977]

So this is my uncle Jeff, the coolest man in the world. This car got me into cars and was also the first car I have ever gone over 100 in, lol I have been trying to buy it from him for years but his love for it wouldn't let him let it go I'm glad to see it went to you man please get it going and let him drive it one last time ps he also worked for Thor racing and was a taekwondo instructor and he drove us to class in it all the time I love that man

[@GeloNegron]

@PrizzaMike

[@kevinbirmingham3833]

I think you need to get Uncle Jeff a new skateboard so he can start shredding again!

[@ryanhurst3859]

My tae kwon do instructor picked me up from elementary school in his 2+2 in about 2001 for their after school program. I was blown away by how cool the car was, and he told me his story of the car coming out when he was a kid, dreaming of getting it, and finally doing so. That started my obsession with Zs. Eventually I got a slicktop for my first car.

[@Carolina-official8]

@@kevinbirmingham3833I think that’s a really good idea but he doesn’t really have the time to skateboard anymore sadly.

[@chrisnobles8114]

Dude seemed like the best guy ever! Love that you left this info. I hope we hear updates on Jeff.

[@Jackson-o5x]

This car has too much sentimental value to be torn apart and parted. Please repair, restore and keep this gem of a car on the roads.

[@NinjaKhaos74]

this car deserves to be on the road again, its too clean

[@BeardedWrencher]

I absolutely agree with this. It'll take some work, but this car is worth fixing up and restoring. I know it's easy to say behind a computer screen when your $$$ is on the line, but a restoration of this car and drive it back to his house and let him take it for a drive would be a great video series.

[@erickvillanueva7117]

I agree! Bring it back

[@noahroybal3959]

I agree but he said that the bottom of it was completely rustsed

[@crystalcactuis.w]

​@@noahroybal3959yeah 😢

[@screamerchaotix5182]

You know one of your neighbors blurted out "AREYOUFINGKIDDINGME?!!?" when they saw you drop off another whip.

[@maksrola3904]

what time

[@JustRobertCZE]

@@maksrola3904 no, he means that that specific thing happened when his neighbors saw him

[@PrizzaMike]

I wish I could have filmed the look on the neighbors faces when they saw another car on a trailer pulling in 😅

[@snookkiller3848]

I just bought a house last August, I moved 6 cars from my old house to the new on the same day, had multiple neighbors outside just wondering if I’m bringing a junkyard to the neighborhood 🤣🤣🤣

[@VinoJoeyy]

@@snookkiller3848I wouldn’t care how many cars ppl have if they make them look nice , but some ppl don’t care bout looks and just try to get them running and turbod. If Mike lived next to me his whips are mint even when they are projects

[@Iketano]

He doesn't look like someone that would be interested in these cars but he's so enthusiastic about his Z, I like this guy

[@fomocopowersgarage7103]

You know people do this thing called aging right?

[@Iketano]

@@fomocopowersgarage7103 Nah actually, I was born yesterday

[@FourteenSucks]

Remember the guys who were modifying these cars in the 90's and early 2000's are easily into their 40's or older now for the most part.

[@Iketano]

@@FourteenSucks Yeah, Respect to them. I look up to those guys personally & I know a few of my friends do too. Those guys shaped the car community

[@k2crasher]

I am that guy... turning 45 next month. Had a 92 2+0 na back in 2000. Jeff was right, all we had were the forums for help. Great community and made some new friends. Like Jeff and his German Audi, I drive a 63 AMG.

[@darkmoonblade1329]

This is sooooooo cool, Jeff is an awesome guy. Loved hearing him be excited about his car, hearing him reference your videos, hearing his story. I fucking adore this interaction sooooo much. This just brings smiles to my face. When it's all fixed up, you have to take him out for a drive.

[@PrizzaMike]

Dude it was such a rad experience, I'm glad I was able to share it you guys!

[@crystalcactuis.w]

I agree

[@crystalcactuis.w]

30:04 perfect moment, felt like a movie

[@ikel018]

​@@PrizzaMike Thanks Mike... appreciate you and the channel.💯

[@tylerthepanda4511]

@@PrizzaMike You'll have to invite him out to a car meet.

[@shimapancyra]

The Ex police officer is hella chill. i hope he stays healthy and kicking

[@parrm9580]

Haha so awesome Jeff skates too. Kinda like an older reflection of Mike almost!! 😂😂

[@PrizzaMike]

He definitely gave me hope that I'll still be able to skate later in life!

[@jambosmuggler6141]

Jeff needs a youtube channel, I would definitely follow him.

[@realblixels]

gotta restore it man 100%. i think the channel would love to see it. and showing Jeff the finished project would also be dope!

[@randomhero123]

I want to see it restored and painted silver with an oem wing of the era, a video of Jeff driving it like that would be amazing.

[@240raul]

You should fix this to the best of your ability in a good running condition and actually return it back. Sounds like a wholesome guy, would be a wholesome circle if he got it back completely running. Owning it for 27 years is absolutely nuts.

[@MattIsLoling]

u trippin bro lmao

[@motov8-garage832]

He wanted to give the car to someone into cars like he was. This isnt the type of situation to rebuild something and give it back to them. You are tripping on this one😅. If you have a cherished car that long and give it away, its for a reason. An internal from the heart reason.

[@ikel018]

This guy can definitely repair this car if he wanted. He just wants it to live again through Mike.

[@davidseecharan3120]

I really wanna see this car restored properly. Its too good a car to part out and has a good history

[@myrmeko]

I'd keep the Police Interceptor badge on, just to reflect the history of the car. But, damn, that's an insanely clean Z. Rust can be fixed. Everything at the interior works. Like, it's almost perfect. You can just fix the rust spots and that's it. Keep it as stock as possible. That's a museum piece.

[@evdokimosevdokimou9723]

Yep i would also keep the badge on

[@domgozdz5252]

I agree with you man it’s not too far gone unlike he said

[@scotttait2197]

It's far from stock given the amount of previous mods

[@adamfarkasbdp]

Jeff is fucking cool! If you decide to take it apart and fix the rust it would be nice if you invited him over and get him involved with the repair

[@bastimeier616]

Restore it! You will Never ever find a Z with such a cool Story. Jeff really loved the car! Restore it, Drive it all the Way back to Jeffs House, and let him drive the car around!

[@DingDongDrift]

Elysium mentioned RAAHHH LET'S GOOOO!!!! we should definitely widebody this thing and make Jeff's build come true!

[@PrizzaMike]

👀

[@Gemtii]

100% a man's dream car right there. Gotta do justice and finish the build!

[@parkd240]

what a sweet guy. you can tell he was prepared and so excited for this encounter with you.

[@MilkMad]

I would really like to see another Z back on the road again as a lot of Z's get parted or scrapped. The car is really clean besides the rust and repairing the rust would probably be a cakewalk for you. (at least in my eyes.) Gotta keep the story of this car alive!

[@PrizzaMike]

This is the route I'm leaning towards as well, this car is way too nice!

[@chu_her9390]

​@PrizzaMike I agree. This car is way too nice to be used for parts!

[@mikeq4958]

Keep the car clean and maybe have original owner involved or a surprise give back to him

[@NinjaKhaos74]

@@PrizzaMike please save the car mike, its too nice to part out, the clock even works for gods sake!

[@omega1575]

@@PrizzaMikeMaybe some kind of sleeper build to preserve the cleanness but make it faster? I know personally I would maybe swap in another Nissan turbo V6 to try and keep it as Nissan as possible.

[@hchang4655]

I love how Jeff went over almost everything about the car, to the clips missing, the glue, and all the issues before he let it go. Nice dude.

[@leongrubisic2763]

Repair the rust, service the car and suprise the old owner, all in one video! And it'll make an awesome daily

[@perryturpin766]

Dude Jeff is so badass!!! He’s one of the cops you hear about but never have the pleasure of meeting. So awesome of you to record the whole interaction!

[@gldgaming3574]

Man, im praying that you dont part this car. I hope you choose to fix it and get it back on the road. Its so clean and itd be so sad to see it stripped.

[@Superdimensional]

He’s exactly my age, I was also 23 in 1997. Your audience isn’t all Millennials and Gen Z. It’s cool seeing younger generations still appreciate these cars. My stable as a 49 year old man: 2020 R35 GTR 2021 TLX Type S 2022 MDX Type S 2024 Integra Type S

[@PrizzaMike]

That's quite the line up! Honda / Nissan 😎 What do you think of the Integra Type s?

[@Superdimensional]

@@PrizzaMike love it just barely got it has 760 miles on it. I’m actually heading to San Diego to the hondata jailbreak event to put a tune on it right now.😁

[@Papajin68]

Glad I'm not the only old geezer watching Mike... Sadly I'm a bit older than both of you...

[@michaelgmail5968]

And you're a Macross fan which is super rad. Stay cool man!

[@fieldy25]

Yeah I’m a 39 Australian and I watch too 😂 skated and owned imports up untill about 3 years ago

[@Antiliv.]

I absolutely love those tails I can't lie and Jeff seems like such a solid dude! So stoked to see what comes of it dude

[@heyitsalfie_5720]

Jeff is an awesome guy! So cool to see that he gave a lot of love and attention to his 300ZX as much as he possibly can. We all know that rust and old 90s cars never get along with each other but man it would be great to see this baby back on the streets in its former glory.

[@Danny-T87]

I hope you gave that dude a hug bc man that’s the guy you want to talk to an hang out with bc you’re going to end up like him if you like it or not! That’s the story of all of us man!!! 🤙🏼❤️

[@completefemboyr.n.g1308]

Only 10 minutes into the video, this guy is the Father in law every guy needs.

[@Jakes.sr20z]

I knew you were getting another car when you posted a trailer on your Instagram wasnt expecting another 300zx props to jeff for keeping it very clean! Great video mike 🤙

[@lewiselliott9624]

Man this guy is so cool! All the little details he remembers about the car and what he has done to it. You really stumbled across a gem there! There are cool cops out there lol

[@KevinRussell-v6y]

You lucky dog Mike. So cool. I’m 48 and Hearing Jeff’s stories brings back memories of how we did things back in the day. Underdrive pulleys were popular but turns out it doesn’t really do anything. Everyone did it though. Good luck with the car

[@Lunch-b0x]

This guy is so genuine, so cool, and just filled with so much personality and hobbies dude. Please do his car justice. He's awesome and his car is awesome.

[@draegongrime9010]

Jeff I hope you read all these comments man you’re an absolute bad ass my man 50 years old and doing a kick flip?!?!? And to give away his life long car never will we get to see another man as cool as Jeff.

[@erutne]

just 2 passionate guys talking about cars, you make the best car content on youtube hands down, never change bro seriously you are my fave car channel for miles i love learning from your videos and you constantly inspire me to work on shit, kudos to you PS: id never thought id see a former police officer turned investigator who can kickflip and obsess over cars like this, its refreshing to see ngl, also good for you to give that grasshopper a lift, homie is in a new city w a new name

[@wimctrfk2]

This has to be the next project car instead of a part out! We're all down for this, think Jeff would be in tears when he sees it back fully restored!

[@BigggSad]

50 years old ex cop w a steeeeezyass kick flip! This was so dope. What a chill dude

[@npproneck34]

Jeff’s a good dude. You heard him talking about the passion he had for the car and the fact he gave it to you speaks volumes. He see’s you share that passion and would rather give it to you than sell it, he knows it’s in good hands now. ✌️

[@kanethomo2483]

Never watched ya channel man but loved the video. I’m a grown ass man and love seeing over grown ass man show off what they love! Did still has his skateboard, his car from 22-23. Too bloke!

[@zacharyawalt6617]

that thing deserves to be saved and the interior is so clean

[@Jaxolot52]

It's honestly such a good feeling seeing how passionate this man is about his car as well as watching your videos, I don't know what the word for adorable is in the man to man sense-but when he was like “oh Oh i also know you don’t have this” with the fog lights I knew how much this man enjoyed your content and channel thank you jeff for allowing mike to share this gem of yours with us and do what this car deserves very excited to see the content from this car!

[@171JUSTIN]

He seemed like a cool dude, I would almost build the black car with all the bomex parts and make it a period correct car, then go crazy with the green one

[@abelmartinez4732]

U kno the guys a real one with those skating shoes he’s got on

[@Walker-q3s]

Man that z owner was awsome showing mike everything with so much excitement love seeing these kinds of people ❤

[@dylanross4973]

The fact this dude is so honest about the little faults about his car like the seat and the small dash crack or peel whatever it was makes me so happy and gives me a lot of confidence for the car community

[@martinsherred8302]

Definitely got to restore and use this,absolute dream set up to sort,plus Geoff would be even more pleased with your efforts in your car world family.👌👍

[@waffle_chuter]

You can tell the genuine love this guy has/had for this car. It is so refreshing to see that. And I love when people are this honest and open about every detail of the car they are selling, even the negative. Wholesome guy right here!

[@02lucy666]

Man, no idea why those taillights get so much slack, I think they are dope! also +1 on restoring it and giving it back to the original owner!

[@emanh4keem_san420]

didnt know Jeff was so chill like that sheesh and he rips the kickflip

[@NikkaKeith]

Whoa that's definitely not a parts car ,broe i dont know if the decision is space or finance based but that a solid car right there ,this car deserves a second chance, SHE'S A KEEPER

[@jrodriguez4145]

This guy is a legend great person all around JEFF your the man. Amazing hope you give him some merch. Don’t strip the car it’s a great full car just add another one to your collection lol.

[@bauturu]

in my country that guy is called a tipazo, such a good person

[@JuanGSR]

que tipazo, mal

[@JasonStyles-ob1ze]

23 in 1997!!??....HAPPY 50TH JEFF!!!! Keep being awesome, time sucks.

[@PROBL32M]

super cool guy, massive props to him for reaching out

[@wilfredocaban3542]

That man really loved that car and I'm sure he loved giving it to you what a gift 🎁 you have enough parts for you and your boy with the red one.Jeff a big kid im 58 and i feel just like him.

[@chinto6389]

Those Manual Cummins RAMS are monsters

[@vintageprecbs]

repair the rust and leave it like it is. bro the thing looks mint unmolested. the guy was crazy giving that thing out for free. you didnt show the rust but as far as i can see the thing is amazing. keep it stock like it is. you have awesome video content with the rust repair. it even has a manual trans for gods sake what more can you ask for

[@ramRam-gm1be]

I never comment on any video but watching this video and seeing how the older generation is enjoying the new generation of car enthusiasts is fucking awesome it’s also super cool seeing him skate and u can just imagine how alike they were to us as teenagers

[@BenHut69]

What an amazing guy. This was one of the most wholesome, cool interactions I think I’ve seen on KZbin. Even though he’s giving you the car, the passion is still there. Thank you for sharing this with us. I’m sure he’ll be stoked to see that crispy kick flip on video too!

[@lowercase.]

dude jeff hittin that CLEAN kickflip was sick lol, they seem like such a cool dude

[@ryanhurst3859]

Jeff is awesome. I was grinning ear to ear watching this video. The story, length of ownership, all the extra bits he had for the car. The skateboarding. Wanting you to have the car and to pay it forward. Dude is a legend.

[@jayonbikes4271]

What a great officer offering his own project car!💯🔥 You guys like a father and son. When he tells the story about him and the car, I smiles from that moment till the end of the video🙂 I know he put a lot of effort and money to build that car based on his stories. Keep that car and make it a show car!

[@thomshere]

***Jeff is definitely amongst the nicest guy's in the car world!***

[@Tokyo_drift_edits]

Hi, I love your videos and whenever you make a video even if it was in the middle of the night, which it is right now I still watch it because you’re such a good KZbinr you inspire me so much

[@grnxnam]

Thank you Jeff for passing along your car. It was probably a hard to do but im sure it was appreciated. Also, thanks for sharing the history of the car.

[@razzaib2817]

This car needs to live again please can you put it back on the road it would look good with a full bomex kit and blitz split rims ❤

[@SERP92_]

Such a wholesome video, jeff is a cool ass dude!

[@PrizzaMike]

Can confirm, cool ass dude!

[@therangercast5206]

You should take all the good usable parts and totally make jeffs vision a reality with the left over shell, hes such a cool guy he really deserves it

[@radders50]

You know that’s a marked car 😂 …great score ..Jeff is a real one 😎

[@kimalexiescorrales8836]

the vibe he gives is so nice he seems like the type of uncle that would be with you on ur hobbies most of the time and he wont complain a thing and will probably join you most of the time such a chad.

[@paulbainbridge6425]

Jeff is a legend and definitely living the dream in that property !! What a great thing to do with something he’s had for so long . you have to do a sympathetic restore for sure , cars like that don’t come around often would be a shame to loose it’s history

[@sedov21]

He should be the definition of the cool dad

[@killer_queen792]

This car is to good to be a donor car for parts. Please, restrore it to original condition, leave it stock with oem factory options, like the previous owner did for all these years, no cages, crazy wheels and engine swaps

[@jameselliotttt92]

This car and this guy Jeff are amazing, I love people like this. Thank you for documenting this and sharing your experience! This is what the car scene is about! Much love bro! ❤

[@QuattroWayne]

I think this would make a good car if you wanted to spend the time on it if not the engine or trans can make a good candidate for nates TT chassis

[@googlekorisnik3875]

bro had this car longer than i was alive... that is just crazy... props to the guy!

[@yuragari]

Pls fix the rust and drive it pls dont part it out this one has a good story😢

[@Eric_B5S4]

100% Fix it love the content ❤❤🎉🎉

[@joey.350z]

what an lovely guy doin kickflips like its nothing at the age of 50. really interesting stories he had too. wish there were more guys like jeff haha

[@madmonkey7411]

Ah man Its a little rough but at least in my opinion its still too good to part out. In the end its your decision but I hope you dont rip it apart

[@Kasuko_]

This thing is way too nice to part out, gotta keep the story alive! 😁 Would be amazing to fix her up and take a trip back to Jeff, to get him driving it one more time. You could really tell how much this car means to him, just by the way he talks about it and looks at it. I hope to be as passionate as that one day, when I reminisce about the cars and bikes, that I used to own and love. Plus he wanted you specifically to have the Z, to me it feels like Jeff already knew you'd do right by it. Seems like a clear sign to me to get her back on the road, the Z gods are with this one! 😉 Great vid as always Mike! 😁 Been here since shortly after the 240 crash and you've really inspired me into picking up some projects for myself. Currently working on an '02 Aprilia Mille R, that for about a month now is registered again, and recently picked up a '92 Honda Fireblade that's been sitting for over 16 years, hope to get her running soon. Keep up the awesome work, you truly are an inspiration! ✌

[@Hrvest]

im internally screaming for the fieros

[@_BlueCollarGamer]

Absolutely love this guy! His excitement and passion for cars is just everything

[@sir_wheat_thins]

This thing is so sick tbh, but honestly the fact that the shell is rusty would keep it from 100% complete in my mind. IMO, I would use this to get your Z as complete as possible and then the rest of the parts could could be put to good use getting Nate's running too. there's like 90% of a perfect car in there, but that last 10% won't be fixed whereas all the good stuff that makes this thing special could go onto yours (unless, you want to undertake a full rust repair in addition to showing off your crash repair skills)

[@PrizzaMike]

Totally agree man, it's just so hard to decide, I dislike parting out cars, especially complete cars, ya know? We'll have to get under it and really see how bad it is

[@sir_wheat_thins]

@@PrizzaMike yeah, just have to decide whether it’s more “proper” to have two incomplete Z’s or one that’s 100% and a memorial to the platform

[@AlteredCarbons]

thats such a cool guy to be give you his old car. im glad he gave it to you to man. you got a BIG opportunity to make some great content with this... seeing how its got rust in all the right places, dare i say... this could be wide body car with some power adder. hell even just making it 100% stock would make it a killer car.

[@MONTEDR]

Keep it na its look so clean

[@owldude9581]

Duuude, 34:15 just feels so nostalgic! This video got me emotional, ngl. You definitely gotta make something outta this car! ♥

[@bennanoman]

Bro PLEASE don’t part this car out

[@dapi9225]

It would hurt my heart to see such a complete time capsule taken apart! If the frame is intact, the body rust should be an easy repair you you! I would restore it and make it a clean weekend driver ( with possibly the bomax kit on it), and turn the green one into the drifter!

[@David370z]

Don’t part that car out, restore it and keep it. It’s way nicer than your pos project

[@2K8Si]

What a great guy. You can feel the honesty and enthusiasm when talks about his experiences. Being a car guy runs deep, and forever.

[@Dimma205gti]

This guy bought an absolute smile to my face. definitely a man to luck up to! what a wholesome guy.

[@tylerthepanda4511]

Dude this was literally one of the best videos I've ever watched. Jeff was so awesome and his passion for this car really showed, I really want to see you fix this car up if you can.

[@imbe.]

If somebody told me that there was somebody's dad who was this cool. I would not believe. Bless this wonderful golden man :)

[@bodydroppedon20]

Dude seams like a really good guy

[@joshuaboiii]

i love this dude man, only content on youtube that makes me feel safe and happy

[@aurimasmaldzius5345]

24:35 what you can do with those rings is also remove the plastic cluster cover and just insert glass circles into the aluminum rings! look absolutely stunning! theyre 98mm for the main lenses and 61 for Fuel & Temp

[@sneakyoxx]

I would love to see both of yall work on this car together menggg!!!!

[@Sv12348]

Man I love your yt channel and what are you doing with the cars and everything you are one of the reasons that I started to work hard to get my first car and not to leave my dreams about cars. Take care bro and much love from me.💜💜💜

[@osrsdaily4261]

You should offer to restore the car for him and return it! that would be awesome. I love the history behind this car and this man's story. The passion behind why he replaced everything and the way he talks about his car. So freaking awesome man.

[@MrInstinctGamer]

If the rust isn't truly so terrible this car needs to be restored to OEM+ and eventually making some mean power. Its been so well cared for, 27 years under one owner, it deserves to live again for another 27 years with you

[@cesaraleman4508]

The new Z doesn’t deserve to be parted out and discarded as trash. The car was well taken care of. I would like to see the car restored like the Gloria. Plus, you have a team of friends that can help you do so.

[@tinystar3010]

This guy is so awesome. He's lived a full interesting life, full of knowledge. Awesome experience to see.

[@caseywest5278]

Jeff is the man what a cool guy and dad if he is one! I love him giving his history and passion to the next person who will appreciate it, you can tell this was important to him and to many people will let cars rot away instead of passing them along before it’s to late. This guy is what every car guy should be, if you love them or loved them but yes yes longer can work on them or enjoy them. Don’t let them die, find someone who cares and will do the right things with them. So many cars that are rare and I replaceable sit is yards with owners who are to old or can’t afford to restore them and won’t sell. If you love it do what’s best for it not let it die

[@alexmd4452]

Has to be the most wholesome video I've seen, jeff is the coolest dude