How I Built my Datsun 280z for Under $10,000!

[@lilskeet3585]

I just wanted to acknowledge how amazing your car is and for a great price, good job man

[@DavidMartinez-ni9tf]

that’s some real inspiration to finish my 80z as fast as possible as cheap as possible

[@antbankzbruh]

Dont rush it u wont be happy in the end

[@Patriciaduhhh]

Perfect example of "if it works, it works." Beautifully tasteful budget build, thanks for sharing 👍

[@energyasylum997]

Beautiful car brother!! I like what you did to it. My cousin just gave me a running 1978 280z w/manual trans for FREE! So I’m looking at yours as an influence and hope to achieve similar results!! Best of luck 👍🏼✌🏽

[@carlmunoz1083]

FREE??? damn bro you got some good family

[@srspower]

I really think the old datsuns 280z's are the perfect cars for a restomod. Yours looks gorgeous! But what it needs now is a really hot engine, gearbox and suspension. Nothing outrageous but maybe 350bhp? An old 3.2 bmw m3 engine would do it well.

[@engineboy108]

Can you drop your parts list and links? I currently have a 260z and a 280z both are long ways from perfect but I really d olike some of your touches

[@knoxanderson3987]

Found one in my neighborhood body is mint except for a small dink on the side from getting hit by a car door. The thing hasn’t moved in at least 15 years the tires are deflated down to the rims the person is using it for storage right now so this summer when I have more time I am gonna offer for it

[@soundboydesign1373]

Canada here...atta boy! I have an 89 crx n just did power window install...within your budget lil dawg...keep turning that wrench... one love

[@ebardales1]

I have a 1977 280z sitting in my garage that needs a lot of work. I am hoping to restore in the next couple of years.

[@mrdude4273]

I’ll take it😏😅

[@Nate-of8ne]

Nice!

[@vmuth]

Great find and build. I just recently started noticing these cars because of a friend. Very nice!

[@Treaxvour]

Looks great! Awesome job! If you add in all the stuff you got for free with the car, you got an insane deal. Quite a steal, really.

[@goosebee]

That datsun was so clean, I couldn't resist clicking on the video

[@av8ferg237]

Nice job, I have a 1977 Z that I’m about to restore. You did a great job. What size are your tires?

[@jaredgraber2000]

My dream car is a first gen Z but since I can't really find one for cheap anymore Im considering getting a 1975 Datsun 620 pickup which my dream truck.

[@Nate-of8ne]

That would be sweet!

[@theophiledutoit6736]

If I tell you I’m 15 and french are you astonish (you car is beautiful work well done)

[@jankyjoss]

Sweet build man! Im currently working on painting my 260z right now! I was wondering if you could send me a link or something to the diamond stitch material you used?

[@Nate-of8ne]

look it up on amazon, it's one of the first options

[@tsifty1]

She is a Beauty. Where can I get myself one and work on it as a project .

[@yellowrice1453]

Im jealous of the price you got it for.... was trying to buy one recently. But was In terrible condition. Fenders and doors rotting. Rotting on the frame in the front. Dont know how bad under Neath was. But interior was also shot.. guy wanted $5k firm. Only good thing is he was the original owner and had all the paper work.

[@crooked-halo]

I'm shopping for a 240, 260 or 280Z right now & there's 3 or 4 on eBay (4/8/22) in the $3,000-$4,000 range. Project cars with damage & rust, but that's what I'm looking for.

[@supdad7702]

I just saw a 280ZX around the corner of where I live, is rusty ASF but I’m going to buy it, I currently have $4k, I’m 17 but I’ll work my ASS off to get it running

[@Nate-of8ne]

that's awesome!

[@scottiebwaaii2602]

I love this car and it is in my favorite colour. I would buy this car from you but more than likely I don't think it would be for sale

[@garysgarage.2841]

Looks good your lucky you got a decent deal on the initial price of the car. My 55 Chevy was 10k it came with a bunch of parts but I need them no selling parts for me lol. Your paint cost sounds a little on the high side but then red is the most expensive and it depends on the quality of the paint you choose.

[@what2watchyt]

You taking us back nice Z.

[@hussainnaqvi6880]

Dude this is amazing 😍😍

[@PU8ERTY]

Any part list?

[@00sra]

I just saw one for sale for $13000. It’s not a completed build, but they auto shop selling it has the seats, mirrors, etc so I can put it together. They said the engine was rebuilt and only has 5 miles. They also said the transmission is new, the suspension is new and it’s a race suspension. The doors need aligning and the front wheels need some spacers to be able to put the wheel hub locks on. Paint job looks good. And it’s seems to run well, they turned it on and revved it. Do you guys think this is a good buy? Is the price good? It’s a 1976 280z.

[@00sra]

It’s is also a 4speed manual.

[@darinclark1853]

Beautiful build... You're in Washington? I'm in Port Townsend and just got a 77 Zzzap edition and am looking for resources.

[@durango8882]

Good job I don’t care for the wheels but I like what you did👊🏻👍🏻

[@tbonepickens3976]

Love the paint color, really nice car!

[@Nate-of8ne]

Thank you!

[@dylanstrom9659]

@@Nate-of8ne what is the color?

[@pdh__]

@@dylanstrom9659 red🤣

[@Evan-rq2ee]

that is literally a beautiful car, where did you find it? cause i dont know where to look for one, i really want one, they are cheap rn

[@erichorrobin431]

Well done that's a great job. 👍

[@williamsanders1289]

Beautiful car man, im in search of one now but the prices on them is really high right now

[@wrth]

i follow you on insta and only now just found your channel. just want to congratulate you for being able to do this so cheap. US had a lot of production compared to UK so you guys lucky. i’m looking at RHD 240 rolling CHASSIS alone for $10k. gonna have to pull out a loan to build my dream car but it will be done!

[@Intellitronix]

Great video, did you know Intellitronix (gauge manufacturer) makes direct fit replacement gauges for the 240,260 & 280 Z

[@jakefitzpatrick9249]

it would be cool if you painted your valve cover the same color as you car

[@Nate-of8ne]

I probably will, or black

[@aktazf1192]

Pretty sweet build

[@Nate-of8ne]

Thanks

[@YouVsYouWorld]

LOVE THE BUILD ..WHERE CAN I FIND SUCH A CAR FOR THAT TO ME ...CHEAP ASS PRICE ? JUST CANT FIND ANYTHING IN THAT PRICE RANGE THAT U BOUGHT IT FOR :)

[@bigboyyoshi5106]

really cool car man and nice video

[@Nate-of8ne]

Thank you

[@user-lt9sy4uc6c]

what material did you use for the daimond stitch?

[@shalomsda1861]

Nice, can you share the paint code color?

[@bhagyeshur]

Can you link the front air dam

[@HustlinSpartan]

Where did you buy the car? I've been looking for one. Do you have any pictures of when you bought it?

[@Mikey.Henderson]

I have a 280z and that's something similar to what I would like to do

[@winteralexandriamiller]

Hey where did you get the diamond stitched material from?

[@TheMagicBambi]

Do you have a link for the front bumper?

[@MrOREO86]

Car looks amazing...would you sell? If yes for how much?

[@redbuoy10]

I had a 72' 240z. Interesting Fact, I replaced out the stock horn with Jaguar Series I XKE horn. Does the 280z have the hidden small hatches just behind the passenger compartment like on the 240z?

[@JashAnon]

Hey bro, I've been looking into getting a Datsun 280z. What should I look for when buying?

[@garyk8285]

What would that sell for over there on USA? In Oz some people want over $100,000AUD.

[@jeftegarcia1666]

I have a 1978 Datsun 280z

[@Nate-of8ne]

nice!

[@jeftegarcia1666]

But I need to fix it I don’t know where to start tho

[@jeftegarcia1666]

@@Nate-of8ne did your car have the regular mirrors

[@Nate-of8ne]

@@jeftegarcia1666 yeah it did, I put the fender mirrors on instead though because I like the look better

[@tkhannibal2476]

Straight shot no chaser

[@benheynen2705]

Little bit clickbaity but nice car. You definitely got lucky with the purchase and the generic parts are never expensive, it's the rust and getting someone else to do the work that costs the cash. Hope there is no hidden rust and keep it dry!

[@kadevallace]

Awesome build! What year is yours?

[@drprick7432]

Good job! What brand of headlights?

[@alexcypers2204]

NICE Z! what is the tyre&wheel size ? regards

[@AndresTorresCaice]

Te Amo Datsun 🔥🔥🔥

[@gamalielgoodman]

Got w link to the bumper?

[@ryanmenelli4354]

how available are parts for these cars I've been looking to buy one and have been worried that I won't be able to find parts once I get the car

[@Nate-of8ne]

pretty easily available

[@Mikey.Henderson]

Can you drop a link for the bumber

[@KK-tf1vb]

Nate How reliable is this car is it hard to maintain and what's the maintain?

[@76S30]

Nice Job

[@mountainmangarage7572]

I'm working on a 280z right now.

[@Nate-of8ne]

nice!

[@mosquitojames5690]

Does the car have an A/C system?

[@jamesculp361]

I’d love to do fender mirrors on mine but if they don’t work how do you see?

[@Nate-of8ne]

You can't see out of them, you just have to turn your head

[@jamesculp361]

@@Nate-of8ne There's always a downside to looking cool! Thx. Love your car!

[@SoukaDeezNutz]

Just install a wink mirror. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bnKZp6SGitdpmNE

[@Kyle-nk1vr]

Moral of the story learn how to do shit yourself lol love the car

[@raceday-iy7vm]

How much was the dash ?

[@naps3386]

Who did the welding of the coil-overs? How much did that cost?

[@Nate-of8ne]

My friend did it

[@thearyanpatel1682]

Link for the bumper?

[@boofenshmirtz3658]

On the websites i looked at, they were selling for 12k

[@Nate-of8ne]

Which website?

[@boofenshmirtz3658]

@@Nate-of8ne I think it was iseecars;com

[@sagomax]

Sound?

[@tylerjohnson7414]

how did you get the car so cheap??

[@Nate-of8ne]

offer up!

[@lucid_stormz_5656]

Where did you get the diamond stitch? I was thinking that would look nice.

[@Nate-of8ne]

I made a video about it, I got it from amazon

[@mateogomez-castro5145]

Did you install the parts yourself or did u send it to a shop?

[@nickfrost4682]

Where did you find a 280 for 3k

[@mrdude4273]

I think he got it on offer up

[@Nate-of8ne]

offer up

[@tallnrough68]

Cool !

[@ScramGuns]

Bruh 1500 for that car Jesus christ

[@charliehan1958]

sad can’t even buy a 280,260,240z in ok condition for under 5k these days

[@mr.disowned6107]

Where did you buy the parts at ?? Or which website

[@Nate-of8ne]

zcardepot, amazon, silvermine motors

[@Terquilla]

Spoiler - he got a bunch of free stuff, sold some of it and subtracted it from the total cost 😂

[@user-yj9df8ml4d]

👍👍

[@FawwazAmin]

Cool?its awesome

[@razaloro7909]

I built my 72 240 for $5000 total including the car price

[@davidrosen9711]

are you selling it

[@Nate-of8ne]

no

[@kaceynelson9925]

So basically buy a $7,000 car for $1,500?😂😂😂

[@itzy5735]

lady bug car!

[@chriscraft77022]

get off your ass and do it yourself.. ive been telling people for many years how it works out so much better. that car is clean.. i just got a crappy one yesterday... did you remove all the emission stuff or was it already like that? you should do a video on that.. im currently trying to figure out what i can delete.. so far EGR.. is all i have figured out.. i like those wheels in black.. was the dash good or is that a plastic cover?

[@cashtalks6253]

It sounds like you got paid to take the car…

[@zedone8253]

They should have turned this into a modern Z, not the ugly fkn Z proto pos