Abandoned 1969 Pontiac Firebird Saved after 40 years it RISES FROM THE GRAVE!!

[@diyspeed]

The Rustbird rolled off the production line 52 years ago. . I bet at one point this car could have sold for $200 and it would have been considered a fair price. It's getting harder and harder to find American Muscle cars. It may be rusty and crusty but if I let it go to scrap it would have felt something like bringing ma or pa to the old age home. Better to be on dry concrete and have a chance at hitting the road again one day. Thanks for tuning in. Sorry about the music. Check out the newest video!

[@danbasta3677]

Indeed, the music sucks. It still is a car worth saving.

[@diyspeed]

@@danbasta3677 yeah one of my first attempts at recording and editing. I don't think I've gotten any better

[@houseofno]

I'm surprised it was only enjoyed for twelve years before being turned into a planter. Thanks for resurrecting this car!

[@f-bodygarage]

Ah my absolute favorite! The gold on gold 69 Firebird is what I’ve been searching for my whole life, my dads first car was a gold 69 and that’s how my how family started, always wanted to restore one and gift it to him but I haven’t been able to find one in salvageable condition around here yet

[@javierdenardo2607]

Make him an offer

[@danbasta3677]

A guy I knew had a Willys and a black 69 Firebird with white interior and Crager SS mags all the way round her, L 60 tires on the rear end of this beautiful car. This cat came from Western Pennsylvania and got married to a broad from New Jersey, and now lives in New Jersey. Not sure what happened to his cars, not sure he's still married to the broad either.

[@chrisjones7869]

I love the gen 1 firebirds but man she's rough. Bring her back to life brother. God bless.

[@rustbeltrobclassic2512]

Honestly it looks pretty good to me..

[@diyspeed]

Thank you!

[@SammyFender]

New subscriber. Part 4 Firebird. Background music is killing me! You don’t need it all the time. Imma gonna keep watching anyway!

[@diyspeed]

Sorry man! I kept it off the newer videos. Thanks for watching!

[@SammyFender]

@@diyspeed Yeah!! I see that! I’m all caught up! And gotta tell ya, I want that BMW!!!!!!

[@ironworker5792]

Grew up Southside Chicago, lots of hot rod Pontiacs on the streets back in the day... love the gold or desert tan w the black vinyl roof. Retro!!

[@1coppertop]

It looks in extraordinary shape. No dents. No visible evidence of a disrespectful driver. Totally worth replacing whatever has rotten away underneath. With a welder and some time.

[@Excitable101]

she has definitely seen better days.

[@1crzydmnd]

One of my favorite cars. I'll be following.

[@raythomasson8660]

I had one years ago, wish I still had it...

[@sweettony9359]

You know it will be a tough revival when the first tool you reach for is the chainsaw.

[@diyspeed]

Oh you betcha

[@richardchristianson2823]

I hope you got it cheap, or even better, free.

[@robwilson7324]

I’m surprised no critters crawled or slithered out of the car!

[@willgreen2729]

That’s an awesome find

[@danhoyland142]

I saw a picture of a 72 gto behind someone’s house about 11 years ago that had been sitting there forever. Faded red paint, ground up to the rockers, covered in mold, and now that same car I found out is the restored GTO I bought last summer. It’s kind of a full circle story bc what are the chances Of that happening. Anyways it’s possible to make em nice but just be prepared to pretty much replace everything. Guys like you pump me up saving these cars from the grave

[@fredmaxwell9619]

Love the 69 Firebird, good luck.

[@keithmckinnon7047]

40 years and bumpers in tact, yayyy for GM, my friend Joe rest his soul had a 69 350 4 barrel and it was wicked!

[@jimmybrewer8289]

Very cool car it can be a nice ride fix it up 💎💎💎💎💎

[@francoisbouchard602]

Good.job😄👍👍👏👏👏👏cool

[@marcosvillafranco6605]

Nice rice ,fully prefabricated..waiting to see what it looks like

[@danbasta3677]

Love to have one of these. Small block 326 with Keystone Rouge or classic mags and L60 tires in the rear would be a beautiful show, classic car to take to antique shows and show off.

[@jerrycraig6522]

Find and save them ALL!!!

[@javiersanchez1661]

I rescued a 66 mustang, and 79 trans am this year!

[@coreybell9525]

man she looks rough good luck with the build i would love to see it stripped down to metal and see what shes got left to work with

[@diyspeed]

Thanks brother! I'll keep posting videos until its ready to take down the drag strip!

[@danhoyland142]

I’m subbing up btw. I’m curious about the floors, trunk, and rear frame rails in this thing. Good luck!

[@diyspeed]

We'll find out soon enough!

[@clintdavis9511]

Damn shame that back glass is busted. The rear floor pans and trunk floor are probably gone.

[@billcooke4413]

This song is in my head now

[@richcar3434]

I kept expecting that weird kid with a banjo, to walk by.

[@firstgenerationgarage2803]

I just checked your video 69 Firebird good luck with your project I just finished restoring Minds last year I have some videos on KZbin

[@diyspeed]

I'll check them out!

[@firstgenerationgarage2803]

@@diyspeed thanks I appreciate that if you need any help with your Firebird project and have any questions feel free to contact me I have helped a lot of people through KZbin and even became buddies

[@diyspeed]

@@firstgenerationgarage2803 hell yeah thanks man I definitely will!

[@davecalvo6418]

What a shame that this beautiful iconic car was left out in the elements like that. Overall the body is still in pretty decent shape and the steel look good actually. Would have been pretty cool if you showed the engine and told us what was in her, I'm thinking its a 400ci 4 barrel. I have a 1968 400 myself in my trans am

[@joeruthberg5555]

Pontiac's are badazz

[@aftermathwhite4955]

Damn are u guys going to be able to fix it ?

[@jimpuglisi7973]

Where in ct did you rescue her from ..

[@bashfullbuzzard]

Lots of hub caps their hope you got them for it

[@diyspeed]

Every single one

[@grantkoeller8911]

The tow truck phone number, Area code 203, is a North American telephone area code that is assigned to the southwestern part of Connecticut, and is overlaid with area code 475. The numbering plan area (NPA) 203 originally covered the entire state of Connecticut when the North American Numbering Plan was created in 1947.

[@josephbeattie5525]

Looks to be a good project. Lets see what you can do. Lets see if you can be consistent with your videos. Lets see if you can follow through on this project. Good luck to you 🙂

[@byronmcelfresh2380]

I just rescued a 69 Firebird too. About same sh as pe, been in a farmers field for several decades. Antique gold with black vinyl top car. I'll redo the original Pontiac 350, it will be a complete new firewall to tail panel floor, with mini tubs. CV1 heads will go on it.

[@danbasta3677]

Great, however, PLEASE DON'T put those ugly wagon wheels and thin tires on it. 14 or 15 inch wheels and tires the way the car was designed to have and look like when it was bran new.

[@johnnywrench5579]

Monaco I worked there on new haven Ave first Anthony He was awesome

[@doug6198]

Well like on the movie christine , she could be really tough !

[@robbiebennett2234]

My number 1favorite car in the world you paint it blue with old school side pipes metal flake blue with realistic flames down the front modern upgrade s

[@erickort1987]

DIY SPEED..good luck restoring it

[@diyspeed]

Thank you sir!

[@javierdenardo2607]

The house seems to have been abandoned, so the owner must be long dead. The boomers are passing, and the belongings they held onto are becoming available. At least the car was not junked 40 years ago.

[@jarvislarson6864]

Shame on who would leave it sunk into the dirt to rust away....shouldve sold it 39yrs ago to someone who would've took better care....

[@garyscribejr2019]

I used to drive a wrecker I hated setting up and using dollies

[@wraithsrath7310]

I just goes to show that there are still old muscle cars to be found.

[@timmorris3056]

Should've used a slideback for the tow, quick, simple, and non destructive to what's left of the frame and suspension.

[@diyspeed]

I tried but the drive way was too narrow. I thought the same thing

[@charlesmooney3480]

I'm your 1000th subscriber

[@barrykehoe996]

What’s the story with the property you found it on? It looks like the house from the movie “the burbs” lol.

[@gmfw9777]

With all the neighboring properties in such good shape, you know there's a story there👍

[@barrykehoe996]

@@gmfw9777 exactly what I was thinking. It looks so out of place.

[@boboshop55]

What's the story w the BMW motorcycle??

[@chriswells1440]

Probably needs a new floor pan and new frame. My Nova sat 13 years with flat tires , the frame rusted out & the floorboards. Probably sat more than 13 years.

[@MP-io7yj]

You need to find you an old 70s or 80s tow truck so you can haul your own junk like I do. Then you can use it around your yard for moving stuff.

[@diyspeed]

I always have an eye out for a cheap ramp truck

[@vintagedashboard6810]

Man that car is past repair if you ask me

[@johnnywrench5579]

That new haven

[@ForsakenSteel]

#savethepontiacs

[@davidsiracuse6672]

What about the BMW motorcycle?

[@russellfenton7496]

Next time, forgo the music. After the millionth loop of the same riff, it becomes irritating. Otherwise, good find.

[@milojanis4901]

This thing has gotta be TOTALLY RUSTED OUT UNDERNEATH!! NEVER park any car over grass and leaves. They hold moisture, are always wet, or damp!!

[@katieb777]

WOW haha the glass on that '69 firebird looks really great ! haha my windshield in car looks far worse than this firebird's! ajaa

[@runningraggedranch5086]

Or ill trade ya my 2007 Durango runs great 4.7 v8 very nice but was in fender bender tru needs a fender lol but ya I need your green firebird its for real my dream car an ill restore it

[@BrettRSutherland]

WASH IT !!!

[@tomshaw4871]

Music killed it for me...

[@TheNextGoogification]

It just has minor cosmetic damage. Just change the oil and drive it, anything else is a waste of time!

[@Chris-jh3tg]

That music. ugh.

[@diyspeed]

Ah the joys of learning video editing.... don't worry I stopped using it in the new videos. Thanks for tuning in!

[@MikeN-cs8qe]

What do you mean? I barely hear it. 🤣😜. Beautiul Pontiac! Ive got a 69 Camaro. She’ll snap back ok with a little TLC.

[@runningraggedranch5086]

Ow man is that a green on green firebird.? If so its been my dream car sence I was a.lil young boy ifell in love with theemrold green firebird an every carshow is hint for um I did restore a 67 gto but sold it to pay off my house a. Cuz its not my dream car yup I want it ill trade ya my 1970 suburban 4x4 with 4 speed an stright 289 only 44 or 45000 original miles needs body work but even better shape then the firebird its born an raised an stayed all its live in woods of Florida never lifted never mudded an has skinny on it with wagon wheels man ill trade ya an I got the title pkz we me I. In ormomd Beach Florida

[@ElMayo31]

From one dump to another

[@diyspeed]

Thanks for watching!

[@huckster64]

Thedy music is way to loud.

[@dannyjonze]

That's not too bad at all.why are people so negative?

[@jimmyhamm9737]

HAD A MAN IN PEKIN,IL HAVE AN AD OUT ON A 69 FIEBID TRANS AM WHITE & BLUE STRIPED ; HE AS KED 10,500$ JUST WHEN THERE IS NO CASH TO OFFER.

[@robertwall1673]

I want that Moto guzzi motorcycle somebody please contact me where I can make a deal to come get it. Yes I'm serious.

[@davidsiracuse6672]

That's exactly what I thought, I believe it's an old BMW.

[@justynporter5721]

Nice Camaro

[@runningraggedranch5086]

It is it really is a green on green i sheet u not its truly my dream car man I want it I really really really want it I've wanted a green/green firebird with the full chrome face bumper all my life im 44 saw one for first time In like 1984 an I asked my pops what it was an I told pops I will have one one day an pops said ya don't want a super car like other kids a Lamborghini or maybe a Porsche I says nope I want a green monster fore chicken an he laughed an you got it please find it In Your heart to help a guy that's been. Surching all his life for a green on green firebird ya I almost bought or traded for a red one an a white one too buf I walked away cuz its not a true green firebird with vin an title that would say it ya I can build an paint it with green paint an interior done in Green but then its not my dream car its. Custom or a clone I want the real factory made green on green an u got one plzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz trade it to me or ill sell both my 70 suburban 4x4 an my 2007 Durango an buy it let me known

[@rjmzz430]

Not worth the trouble of pulling it out!

[@007heatingandair]

I had a 400 that same color combination, great car, shitty color.

[@martinmoore8730]

Too much /over repetitive music

[@rodrigomachado3833]

😍😍😍🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷like👍👍👍

[@loubandini6510]

Hopefully you dont have kids because college is out of their future lol

[@diyspeed]

😂😂