Fixing my Abandoned Project Car - BIGTIME 

i think Zach and Jerry realize that this is the video we have been waiting years for

Is it awkward if I dreamt about this last night? That's my bad. Love seeing folks doing what they want to do!

I love that they feel confident and comfortable enough to let the scenes hold and the silence draw out, not feeling the need to shove cuts and effects in our faces. Feels much more chill.

The fact that it’s a car build showing us everything and not have a ton of over edited parts makes this miles more enjoyable to watch. And that is a beautiful pup

We're SO back 😎

No matter how big this channel gets, PLEASE don’t ever forget this format. Big budgets and fancy shops don’t make a channel… it’s the people and the projects. Hunting for a tools in a buddy’s garage and making multiple Harbor Freight runs is something we can actually relate to.

This video feels like watching the golden era of some CERTAIN automotive media channel once again. Good luck to you guys!

This is the lost art of working on a car. Hanging with friends, joking around, and just plain having fun. As someone said below, don't lose sight of this. This is what got me into Donut initially, so keep up the great work.

I love how wholesome environment in the garage. Doggo barking, camera guy sneezing, random person walking by. I see a good future for this channel. 👍

THIS is what Donut should’ve been for the last couple years. Guys with everyday cars and a limited budget, not a $100k+ budget and an insane project you couldn’t do at home

I don’t remember when I stopped watching Donut vids, but I can tell you this is exactly the type of content I’ve been dying to watch again. Straight forward no nonsense builds! Love it! Can’t wait to see more!!

Even though I started following Donut in 2018 the peak of watching it to me was the early money pit days at the start of Covid where it was mainly the miata build in this garage or Jeremiah’s version of B2B. I think the fact that a video in that exact style is the first real vid on this channel is a really good sign and yall really get the content people came to you for in the first place

32 minutes of non sponsored, uninterrupted, pure engine building bliss. So happy you guys left and so happy for you for re-finding the thing you enjoy!

this is better than therapy

I adore the garage's healthy atmosphere. Dog barking, random person strolling by, and the camera guy sneezing. I believe this channel has a bright future.

This is one of the best car videos I've seen in a very long time! :) This rings true to the DIY spirit and method. Effort, time, and having to know what you're doing - not just handing it off to a shop to do everything for you. I cannot wait for the next video to come out! I want to see that beast doing its thing!

It’s insane how the writing transitions so much. Zach and Jerry really did way more than they let on. Their influence shows

I appreciate the simple editing. No flash-bang meme clip nonsense. Just a couple friends with good on-camera chemistry having a genuine time working on an exciting yet humble (for modern youtube standards) project. Keep it going, guys!

I haven’t watched a build video like this in ages because the way everyone does it now is not appealing anymore. I just watched this video fully through without even realizing and enjoyed it. Glad to see these guys going back to the roots of what it’s about.

Love you two getting back to the basics, in a home garage, with NORMAL tools we all have or can afford. Great format and chemistry too! Keep it up gents

One million subscribers in one week. But this speaks on what you helped contribute at donut, and it shows that hard work pays off. I'm so happy for you guys on this new venture.

THIS 👏🏻 IS 👏🏻 THE 👏🏻 CONTENT 👏🏻 WE 👏🏻 WANT 👏🏻 (and top gear style cheap car modifying road trip adventures) but just some homies working on cars on a garage in a professional format! Also I love the setting, a regular, so-cal garage with palm trees outside is perfect

I'm glad you guys are going back to videos that are helpful, honest, and just feel REAL. (Like hanging out with your car buds, building and troubleshooting each others cars.) Keep it up! You've got a solid fanbase here that will stick with you guys.

An uninterrupted 32 minutes of pure engine-building joy, free of sponsorship. I'm glad you two went and I'm glad you found something you want to do again!

The fact this is number 6 on trending shows how much everyone loves these guys. Met both of them at SEMA and they were so genuine and engaging with everyone

This is the level of depth I'm looking for when looking for some automotive entertainment. Not a full-on tutorial that would be 20+ hours, an overview of the build process, the neat tools involved, explanations of what you're looking for and why things are being changed. I really appreciate this level of detail because I know how long this took and how relatively short this video is.

I never comment on youtube videos but I had to say PLEASE keep making content like this. I love that you took time to teach skills like how to read mics and feeler gauges, and other basic stuff that new gear heads need to know to be good. Also great that you show how someone can do this in their garage with the right tools. I'm obsessed with this channel now.

Jerry has no idea how a project car works. IT'S NEVER DONE. you get it running with everything you have and save up for the big boy parts. so you can actually enjoy it. otherwise it'll just sit while you wait for parts or funds. can't wait to see Jobe rip that S14. it's going to be GLORIOUS.

One of the only car channels I’ve heard go for a Harbor Freight run. I’m all for it, keep this format for which most builds happen.

Hey guys, mechanical engineer here and this is the content I loved to watch on donut. I remember Zach doing the money pit episodes in the garage/driveway on the Miata and I was hooked. I really enjoy the builds in the garage because it is something we can all relate to. This is very informative and you don’t need to spend big bucks to do this. Please keep it up!

yea you guys could NOT have nailed a pilot episode better. videos like this is exactly why i watch. no crazy clickbait, perfect educational content, the fun personalities you guys are know for, and most importantly PROGRESS instead of stretching all that work you did over 3-5 videos posted biweekly. thank you guys!

Just rebuilt my first engine today. Coming home to this felt like reliving the joy of the day again - keep up the wholesome vibes

This is the beginning of a new era.

Back to your roots and what you love. I love it. The mechanic and the engineer starting over, with freedom to do the videos that you want‼️Awesome‼️🚘

I'm not sure when I stopped watching Donut videos, but I can assure you that this is exactly the kind of content I've been wanting to watch again. Simple, no-nonsense builds! Love it! Cannot wait to see more!!

The media will suffer greatly without these men, damn donuts. That channel's heart and soul was you guys. All I can say is that I'm glad you two can now pursue your interests!

Gotta love how they went over the tedious measurements of the bearing surfaces instead of just doing a generic time-lapse. This channel is dope. It’s a new era for car RU-vid.

Two dudes you’d want to be friends with doing what they love. As someone who doesn’t know cars so well I love learning from you guys and seeing the process. Easily 2/3 of my favorite people from that other channel and hoping for the best with this new direction! Tell Jerry to have some confidence, you guys will be a top channel in no time!

I loved the original run of Money Pit and this is immediately calling back to that. Money Pit is part of what made me want to build projects and now I have a piece of junk sitting in my driveway that likes to run only sometimes. I'm super happy to see that you guys are doing exactly what I've wanted to see for a long time.

This is peak Car You Tube and I love it, the right amount of explanation, demonstration, camaraderie, anticipation for the job to be done... THIS is how you do it... wishing you all great success

no clickbait ! no time wasters ! no bull***t ! straight to the build ! worth every second of my time !.

Oh snap. This is what we wanted. Thanks for doing what you're doing while staying humble and respectful to the folks at donut. You guys are gonna crush it, best of luck to the journey ahead.

The OG Money Pit vibes from this video is setting the precedent of greatness BigTime is going to be and my heart couldnt be happier!

Looks at broken RB in my garage ... picks up wrench! Ive been waiting on this video for 3 yrs. Thank you for the inspiration!

This is the content i wanted. Love how "in depth" you went. Its not just some "slap this bit into this bit" content. Particularly enjoyed the bit on bearing clearance.

It's so nice to see you guys sticking together and making your own brand. Cant explain how thrilled I am to see you guys getting your hands dirty and working on things that not only we love but you guys love aswell

This, plus a weekly episode series like Up To Speed hosted by Humphrey, is the absolute perfect car channel. Great stuff guys.

So refreshing to see Zach actually enjoying what he’s doing again. Incredible how much happier he seems and you can tell he’s finally doing what he wants to be. Been missing this format out of the garage!!

Do you guys know how a breath of fresh air makes you feel? This is my breath of fresh air, this kind of camaraderie, enjoying working on cars just because. We all needed it, admit it!

This is an absolutely beautiful video, the chill music, the moments of just turning the wrench and no words need to be said, it's just great.

Its amazing to see everyones support, it shows how many people love them. 6 days and almost at 1 million.

For me the best part is that they are outside, in a garage like most of us, tools everywhere, parts everywhere, the sun and most importantly friends to "help". Stop the videos inside warehouses where you only see walls. keep up the great videos guys!

2 videos, 1 million subscribers. Goes to show yall were so loved at donut that we followed you on your next steps, cheers to your future success🙏🏼

Love to see a car channel actually about building and working on cars again. Gratz to you guys for doing what you felt right. Can't wait to see where this channel goes.

Coming from a non car guy, these were honestly the type of videos I loved on Donut. Relaxing, informative and good spirited videos that you’d think wouldn’t appeal to someone not into cars, but it totally does. You got this, fellas.

Nearly 1 million subscribers speaks volumes for how much people missed this content, and I can only imagine the number would be higher if all of Donut's subscribers were still watching all the videos and saw your announcement.

What I love is the fact that the video makes me think ‘I could do this in my garage!’ If I had the time! But I don’t, so I will live vicariously through this content. Look forward to more Zach, Jer, Eddie and Big Time team!

It is also apparent that you have a great team behind the production of these videos that already has a good dynamic. Everyone off cameras doing a great job!!

We’re in the midst of an automotive RU-vid renaissance and I’m loving every second. RU-vid should never be big corporate machines. RU-vid was and always should be small teams and individuals.

00:01Already almost 1 mil subscribers in 2 videos good stuff guys 😂

This is the exact video I’ve been waiting for ever since the money pit Miata series. This nails the exact same vibe that series did, and it’s what drew me into working on my own cars. SO excited for this channel and where it goes!

I'm a Porsche guy myself but I'm excited to watch this build!

"I love when you have the right tool, AND it works." Yeah, I feel that one with my soul, dude.

Damn Donut media is gonna be hurtin without these guys. Y’all were the heart and soul of that channel. I’m just happy you guys get to do what you wanna do now!

Big Time x MCM collab - I can smell it already

I’m so happy for you two, I hope you continue with DIY videos too. Like the old cold air intake out of plumbing parts or building a subwoofer box from scratch.

This channel hasn't been in existence for two weeks yet and it's about to break a million subscribers. Well deserved! These are truly big time numbers.

I love so much that these guys and Donut both uploaded a video the same day and this video has two and a half times more views. It really shows how great the dynamic is between these two and what the people really want to see.

One small detail missed. The RB25 is notorious for burning valves and generally recommended to do a leak down test or just send it to the machine shop for a valve job while the head is off.

Please please please never lose the vibe of this episode. It feels like I’m watching a modern version of what my dad did with his friends to their Impalas and C10s

Seeing the return to classic car building in the garage with your buddies is super refreshing really excited to see where this channel goes

I smell some Mighty Car Mods influence in this venture. Funny how that trip down under was not long ago. Love it.

These dudes are the only reason I was still subscribed to donut and tbh this is what I would rather see any way. Legit car content rather than just “top” lists. This is going to be great.

this video is perfect. we have needed this for years. normal dudes building a motor. not fully billet block fancy $15000 build. nope. just bearings. cleaning and teaching those of us who dont know how to build a motor how to re assemble it. thank you guys. keep this up. you are now in my youtube rotation.

For us fellow gear heads this is some quality therapy. I love doing things like this on my own cars. It's almost zen like. If you know, you know.

it feels just like what it is, some friends just having fun working on their cars and i love it

The simple style of editing without loud flashy transitions, shouting, and loud music is just delightful to watch. Watching a bunch of friends building cars in a simple garage is just the refreshing content that we need. ❤

The format that is supposed to be less "commercial" is actually more appealing, that's what we love you for, keep doing a great job guys.

I’m glad real car content is being made again. I enjoy watching you guys and hope to see more vids like this. Gets me motivated to work on my car or my friends cars again

Thanks for making a video that has the nostalgic 90’s powerblock Saturday morning tv programming but with today’s touch and with you two hosting. Best of luck, make what you want, don’t let algorithms stop you.

You 2 were a huge inspiration for me. Jerm ironically enough pushed me towards pursuing an engineering degree because he made it seem like it was possible to learn. I loved watching the old school money pit and high low, and know the spirit of those two live here! I have nothing but excitement, appreciation, and good wishes for you guys!

Donut was my favorite channel on YT for a very long time BECAUSE of these guys, and James. It slowly went down my list when they started becoming more and more corporate/automated. I absolutely cannot wait to see what these boys have in store for us! I really hope to see all the OG Donut boys make appearances too. I would love it if JP became a regular part of this channel, his humor and charisma would lend well to the technical know-how of Jobe and Jerry. I have exactly ONE channel I hit the bell on since YT became a thing, and it's this channel right here. Make us proud fellas!!!

this must be one of the fastest 0 to 1M growth I ever saw on RU-vid. Hats off guys

This is like ASMR of car building Jerry and Zach are going to crush this for years to come. I was laying in bed watching this with my 3 year old son after his nap and he had so many great questions!

I’m very impressed. Have watched car builds on tv and youtube for decades, but have never seen someone do all the measurements you are doing. Usually it seems people buy the parts listed for a particular engine, and just slap them together.

Such a great video. Brings back Miata Money Pit vibes, which is how I got into Donut originally. And videos about cars like this make me realize how narrow-minded I was growing up in the 90s, looking down on JDM and Japanese imports. Now I find myself scouring marketplace looking for project cars. Thanks guys!

I'm glad you're getting back to it, i think we all agree, we're so happy y'all are doing this.

Production values look great. Keep pushing guys, you're on the verge of something BigTime.

If this is the direction the channel is going, with the build detail and inviting the community out for events, I'm all in for this. Hope you guys make it out East in the near future for some events at Road Atlanta and VIR. Also can't wait for the BigTime merch store to go live so you guys can take our money and turn it into some more awesome content!

I don't usually watch engine rebuilds, but the commentary and the humor are well-balanced and the music is spectacular.

Taking an old, rusty, worn engine and cleaning it up, putting fresh parts on, and adding mods to fix some issues with it is just so therapeutic. So excited for the rest of the build!

I was a mechanic for years. This reminds me of my buddies getting beer and pizza, so I would do their timing belts, converting old d15s to multi-port, chasing down electrical issues. I can relate to multiple trips to harbor freight, and doing what you can with not quite the right tools. This feels real. I already like the new channel

I hope Jerry can now make all the motorcycle content he wants to. The R3 episode and buying a project bike were really solid videos and it was sad no more came of them.

This was an awesome first outing for the channel. You two are two guys that I feel like I could hang out with and wrench on cars with. That's the appeal here is that you both are so relatable and down to Earth. Can't wait to see what you guys have coming out next. I'm so ****ing excited I can't believe it!

Yes, Yes, YES!!! The world needs this actual educational commentary with a dash of spicy flav. As a DIY mechanic of 35+ years I’m so amped to see content with mechanical details and process explanations. You’re making the world smarter by sharing valuable info, sooooo rare online these days. What a start to Big Time! Thank you!!!

I love that despite no longer being part of a huge company, your production value has not gone down at all Love you guys and please keep doing what you love, because it’s what we love

I love this video, the environment of 2 bros chilling in the garage working on cars while being super informative is the type of content i want

relatable video, super great explanation of things. even though you're a genius under the hood it amazes me how easy you make it to understand even complicated projects. the banter the garage, the project.... its all amazing!!! so glad you guys did this!

This actually feels like me and my friends working out in the garage. This is gonna be magic as long as we can keep this format.

the energy on camera now is amazing. I'm SO PUMPED for this channel, welcome back guys