Blink Once If Your Headlights Go Up and Down | 1985 Fiero 2M4 Revival - Part 4

Definitely not many big milestones hit like in the previous two episodes, but there's still a lot of fun stuff done. There's wiring, welding, grinding, wire-wheeling, taking aparting, lubricationing, all the ings really. Every ing ever. In this video.
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[@RonaldFinger]

Heyo 👋🏻 I wanted to make it clear that it’s gonna be a super long time before the next video comes out. This was the last of the footage for a complete episode. I know I said there’s 6 more after this, but that’s because I am allocating specific tasks to specific episodes. 5 will be interior 6 will be engine and tranny work 7 will be suspension 8 will be bodywork and paint 9 will be various things that still need addressing 10 will be a finale video They will be made, you guys just gotta hold tight. See you all when I post the next video in 2023

[@SGTmapleleaf]

That better be a joke

[@Scott924m]

Not acceptable young man 👍👉😯

[@wplayer3609]

what is this bad obsession motorsport? just kidding monthly uploads are fine, keep it up!

[@SVDCamper]

Will look forward to seeing it. This series feel so cool like I, myself, am participating in the process (but not completely destroying the car in the process because I'm actually not participating). Also... be careful with that tranny work tho, gotta make sure no bolts go into the wrong holes _winky face_

[@somerandomness4285]

Don't do body work and paint! Leave it be dude, it looks so good the way it is, it tell part of the story

[@matthewjudge7124]

for the last part of the series can you please take it to the guy u bought it from take him for a drive. and just see his reactions

[@JuugoUchiha88]

I second this heavily.

[@natetgbv8505]

I can get behind this

[@simonblunden2151]

great idea

[@3picnezz994]

YEEEES

[@jurematoh]

In 2023 the guy might not be alive anymore.

[@stonerman2k]

Just came here to say that I have never heard "Just leftover electricity that turned into grease over time.".. Made me laugh.

[@noeatnosleep]

I had to take a minute and decide if he was being sarcastic or not...

[@ahjeeznotthisagain]

That was really funny.

[@ezrablasing]

I didn't really think about it until I came to the comments.

[@jensaukema732]

Jea me2 😂

[@Jenna08848]

Shhhhh Thats top secret information only to be known by a few

[@Karthig1987]

Wish youtube only recommended me this series after it was done. Patience isnt one of my strong suits

[@djsgarage3626]

Same

[@djsgarage3626]

Lol still waiting

[@timmyjones6657]

Omg same

[@manticorephoenix]

Put that impatience to a productive use and plan your own project, turning impatience into inspiration

[@temeshaneal5006]

Agreed. I’m now invested.

[@ch_dn]

20:58 The donkey came as a symbol to foreshadow the incoming mistake lol

[@k0nstntcs798]

Amazing. You’re right. LOL

[@gunnarhavik6389]

🤣

[@elian958]

''Thats probably just left over electricity that turn to grease over time'' pure gold.

[@jon2kx]

The exact moment we all began to wonder if watching four videos from this guy was actually worth it. He thinks electricity turns to grease.

[@kilosbyte415]

@@jon2kx i dont know if this is sarcasm or not but uhhh its a joke pal

[@HellcatCustoms]

These videos are the perfect mix of dark humor and mad scientist. Looking forward to the next one, whenever that may be.

[@elian958]

@@jon2kx ^this. The exact moment we all begin to wonder if there is any hope in humanity after seeing so few people understanding irony.

[@gavincrawford929]

Can ye tell when he means it thou is the question

[@loudonbands6296]

I've been an ASE Certified Master Tech since 1986, and I didn't think anyone would learn to rebuild alternators, relays, starters, electric motors and transmissions like I had to. Your headlight motor repairs made me smile from ear to ear! Great job Ronald! Never be afraid to tear into something you don't understand.

[@BoomerKeith1]

I'm just now learning how to work on cars (at age 47) and am so fascinated with how the older cars were made. The great thing about it is you can't really screw it up too bad, plus you learn a lot just from taking things apart. I wish I would have learned these things much earlier in life!

[@zoneb609]

I learnt to rebuild alternators and all related to electric motors when I rebuilt all the powertrain (including transmission) of my 92 v6 Topaz when I was 15 (2 years ago). I love my hobby

[@BoomerKeith1]

@@zoneb609 I'm envious. As I said in my comment, I wish I would have learned about cars/engines at your age. You'll have a skill that will be useful for the rest of your life.

[@retiredperson4054]

When I was growing up I would get a new toy and immediately tear it apart! My Mom would say: "what are you doing?" I would tell her: "I need to see how this works"!

[@zoneb609]

@@BoomerKeith1 Yeah! Thank you!!. I love wrenching, as soon as I have 1 hour free I'm doing something in the engine bay of any of my two vehicles.

[@Razzanrohr]

22:41 But, it could have been worse, like locking the only set of keys in the trunk.

[@lukasyee2296]

VULGAR DISPLAY OF POWER!!! You do understand that Ronald has done that and thats the joke

[@christophergreer5572]

I did something worse once, lost my ignition key and the door/trunk key on a rollercoaster, had to call a locksmith, some months later somehow managed to drop my door/trunk in my apartment and it somehow landed it a small hole in the trim at the bottom of the wall, fuck me lol

[@captainjirk9564]

@@christophergreer5572 guess you're not meant to have keys then haha

[@JunkyardDigs]

Another great video!!

[@RoanokeGaming]

Oh hey, I know you

[@jumpvelocity3953]

@@RoanokeGamingaint no way

[@ZerofeverOfficial]

Came for the car, stayed for the leg.

[@MeNoWorryYouNoWorry]

You mean you came on the leg?

[@kui5422]

🤣😂🤣

[@tsimeone]

Hot leg1.

[@FlorianLify]

Me too. It's hawt.

[@tsimeone]

@@MeNoWorryYouNoWorry i wish... ;)

[@singlsrvngfrnd]

Great video, see y'all in 2 months! Lol.

[@dyno8612]

Please no

[@dyno8612]

This is super interesting

[@jbsmith86]

Ain't that the truth

[@benl4707]

So what every 2 months or?

[@micahtritscher951]

1 month I thought it was... Please 😫

[@qeijkak]

James Pumphrey WOULD be proud. Pop up up and down headlights!

[@finnjb3249]

qeijkak pop up up and down headlights uh

[@futrerockstar]

Every mechanic I know has mixed up inch pounds and foot pounds once.

[@sebyconstantin]

Go Nm and you'll never be wrong

[@jackberry3559]

I did that just the other day. After extracting that screw you better believe that I will always triple check

[@evfast]

The thing you really nailed, is the appropriate application of profanity. All auto work must have profanity applied properly, for a successful outcome.

[@benjaminturrano6485]

Liberal amounts of profanity are required when making mistakes.

[@darthrevan2063]

Evfast same with computer building lol

[@wtfchhc]

I must add that after profanity, for me, follows heartfelt prayer for divine intervention! Love this series.

[@n8rivera74]

Aka "Verbal Lubricant". Often, a blood sacrifice to the gods of automotive repair happens, usually an unwilling sacrifice, accompanied by the aforementioned verbal lubricant.

[@DesertFernweh]

You also forgot beer

[@ClintYeastwood420]

I have never and do not ever plan to work on cars, but goddamn is this so good to watch. I love it

[@manthings4916]

Gene Murphy and who could forget swearing about the engineer who made this infernal contraption knowing full well they never have to touch it again so it isn’t their problem.

[@austinstringfield8854]

Don’t forget to shower yourself in coolant taking off a lower radiator hose. Make sure to call the car you’re working on a slice of shit as well.

[@manthings4916]

austin stringfield before or after you go after a bolt between the block and firewall and get a permanent hand cramp for the duration of the repairs? Gotta be organized ya know?

[@actschp1]

TBH as a mechanic his videos has reinforced 2 things for me. 1. Don't try to reinvent the wheel (don't over think and come up with solutions that make no sense). What I mean by that it is, he is going through all these steps, e.g. over tightening bolts, tearing down and rebuilding head light motors, or taking apart relays to fix them when he simply doesn't have to. What he is doing is putting more of his time equity into rehabing this Fiero rather than diagnosing a problem, getting the correct replacement parts, installing them and then moving on. Replacement parts are usually cheap. Your time is not. 2. Try things out in life and if they are apparently not a good fit for you move on. This guy's raw talent, to me at least, is that of an engineer. He likes to dissect everything. Not just the big moving parts, but every. last. little. minute. thing. Or he likes to apply a band aid fix to something that should be a quick part reorder. Now, this could all just be a case of a lack of experience but, truly, if he has been doing mechanical things since he was 13, there should be some innate things that he should be doing now that he is not. Like understanding going in that every nut and bolt on that engine has a designed torque spec. That is really super simple, basic mechanical 101 type stuff. So I think as a potential engineer he is brilliant. The more videos of his I watch the more I just sit back and think, "he's just not a mechanic." I wish him well though.

[@arnudo]

@@actschp1 It's true, his brother is a lot more towards the naturaly "mechanic" type, he is also a lot more experienced But he just got this car for a few bucks and he is having fun with it, no harm in that, he could even snap all the bolts, no one would really be harmed !

[@adamhowells2411]

I've been watching these videos for the last 2 hours straight. I'm hooked, please release the next video

[@josiahlangan]

I love that your style isn't *petrol head who likes loud sounds* but *nerd who loves synergy and efficiency* An engineer's car builder!

[@edzo29]

Headlights go up, headlights go down. Headlights go up, headlights go down.

[@ravenlorans]

Mine can Wink. Each has their own switch. ;)

[@duckshepherd]

@@ravenlorans Your car is a flirt.

[@gandhi3625]

Track day, bro?

[@kirka127]

do the hokey pokie and turn yourself around.

[@ravenlorans]

Also, it's been sitting in the wood for 10yrs, waiting for me to go get it and get it back on the road. It's in Minnesota and I am in Florida. Just don't have the $$$ to go get it and I Do Not Trust anyone Near me Not to Break into my house when I could. Be Cheaper to just buy another one at this time.

[@garybush6117]

Hi Ronald. The wife and I have thoroughly enjoyed your Fiero vids. If not for you, that poor car would have sat where it was until it returned to the earth. Which it was well on its way. I love watching where someone resurrects a dead car, and puts it back on the road. And you are doing a great job. Keep them coming as time permits. You do a great job explaining what you are doing and why. I loved the "left over electricity" comment and the well-placed profanity. As others have pointed out, if you work on old cars, occasional profanity is a definite must. Sometimes more than occasional. And when you make a mistake, as we have ALL done, such as the keyhole debacle, you just stare at the camera with this look on your face. What a riot! Brings back lot of memories. As does sitting on a garbage bag on the front seat. Keep plugging away on that Fiero. I'd love to see it restored to its former glory. The important thing is to have fun with it. Oh, and we liked your mini donkey. He looks just like the one we had. And just as nosy, too. Keep up the good work and we will be looking forward to more of your videos. Nice job!

[@calvarycustoms6681]

Gary Bush There's no such thing as "well-placed" profanity. If there's going to be ANY dimwitted profanity, it needs to be precluded with a warning, so parents and guardians (of children, if not the galaxy) can do their due duty (that's just fun to say), and prevent the kids from hearing it.

[@garybush6117]

@@calvarycustoms6681 I wan't necessarily talking about profanity in the videos. That's up to the people that make them, and up to the viewers to either watch or not watch. If you were offended by Ronald's profanity, maybe you should have directed your comment to him, not me. I was talking about "mechanicking" (that's not a real word) in general. I am not a mechanic by trade, but I have turned a wrench or two in my lifetime, and I have two brothers who are mechanics by trade. I've spent enough time in repair shops to know that in many, profanity is common. Most experienced mechanics that I have met in my lifetime think at some point that whatever they happen to be working on at the time is a POS, no matter what it is. At least until the job is done. I think you took my comment out of context. My point was I thought Ronald was funny and I related to his frustration.

[@poopyboy6991]

@@calvarycustoms6681 are you 5 years old? who cares if someone curses. honestly i would expect him to curse more considering he's not a professional so it must get frustrating at times. how are you this far into the series if you are so against cursing. I agree with Gary Bush, it adds to the atmosphere. i made this account just so i could comment this.

[@PhantomDragonEternal]

I wish this series of videos was put out after the work was done. It's killing me waiting so long for another video!

[@thexrez76]

Agreed

[@kylecope3543]

Hey you and I have the same last name

[@PhantomDragonEternal]

@@kylecope3543 We might have a common ancestor, depending on if you're related to the German Cope family that arrived in Pennsylvania in 1727. The name isn't very common.

[@patricioburgauer9723]

Still waiting next part 😪

[@wtfhappened1965]

I might die of old age by the time you get to the next part

[@timeking1]

0:00 "40,000 years of evolution and we haven't even tap the greatest of human potential" "God speed spiderman" This killed me

[@BarterBales]

"BY THE POWER OF THE SUN, TAKE THAT, VALVE COVER BOLT"

[@BarterBales]

I remember breaking my first bolt on a caliper guide pin bolt, in my head I was like "why isn't this caliper getting tighter, better torque the fuck out of it..."

[@theschmiz]

this made me die laughing

[@eriklarson9137]

@@theschmiz DIbs on yer stuff.

[@theschmiz]

@@eriklarson9137 huhh

[@bigboxes]

@@BarterBales You're never too old to eff up. Last year, my water pump went out on my Camry and I sheared off two bolts and a stud. As long as you have friends that can help you fix up your eff ups and you learn from your mistakes then you will be ok. A dumbass, but still ok. LOL

[@jeffmellow]

Want some tips? ¬Don't try drilling out the broken extractor. I've done it. You don't want to. Weld another bolt to the broken one. ¬Don't treat the Iron Duke like a performance engine. It is not one. I would not even rev it to 5k. It has rods like glass. ¬Have fun!

[@SummonerArthur]

That last tip is very good.

[@jcota2003]

Yeah the Rockwell hardness on the extractor is well... A little bit harder than most HSS drill bits. Carbide bit is pretty much required. Welding is definitely your friend in this case.... And wow have I learned this the hard way. I broke a tap chasing poorly cut threads on a bracket that must have been made of unobtainium. I searched for a replacement, before coming to the conclusion that I was screwed and would either have to use an extractor or have a new bracket fabricated for me. (I didn't have a welder or the skill at the time).

[@dimerunner88]

For smaller bolts, welding a washer to the broken bolt allows better chance of a solid weld. You don't have the space constraints of a nut. Then you can weld a nut size of your choosing to the washer.

[@RickStewart1776]

How in the world is he supposed to weld anything below the surface? 21:46

[@jeffmellow]

The washer is a good idea. Welding adds metal. Add metal till you are not below the surface. Don't stick it to the sides.

[@Swermie]

I have the playlist saved so I can look out for the next few videos. I saw your pinned comment, so I’ll be waiting. I love this series dude, and so does my mom. She had a Fiero in high school just like yours.

[@melfenn4353]

I love the fact that your work space is just a regular garage, working on the floor, painting the battery box on the antifreeze jug etc. I've owned 36 cars all of them used and I get a great deal of satisfaction bringing them back from the dead. Can't wait for the finished Fiero, keep up the good work.

[@andrewkeaton7097]

Part 5 waiting squad checking in

[@SpaceMissile]

this. what an interesting series. _all my feels._

[@icommentedthereforeihaveth79]

4 year waiting squad XD

[@jakespeed63]

As a 55 year old veteran to the mechanic field..Truly commend your skills and tenacity. This is exactly how you become a good mechanic by starting out with projects like this and working your way up. That broken valve cover gasket can be extracted by placing a large nut over the broken stud and welding the nut to the broken stud and extractor. And then simply removing it. Once again I applaud you for fixing up this car I think it was well worth it. Thanks for sharing. JT Orlando Florida

[@jjab6356]

Same here, but primarily aircraft engines. Like Jakespeed62 said, if that's is not an option, then a small hard punch will break up the easy out and tool picks can be used to pick the pieces out. I've also had to use a small screwdriver as a chisel (or you know...and actual chisel) to work broken screws out. I suggest you also make a habit of chasing your threads with the proper tap before torque. One more thing (because I'm old and full of happy news) a good thing to know is that those torqued bolts actually stretch. In automotive it's not always pointed out, but in aircraft, well we replace torqued bolts.

[@retiredperson4054]

Jake! Exactly!

[@jdgt03]

I been a certified tech for 13yrs now and yes working on cars gets old but there is something so satisfying about videos like these. Your'e doing a great job to be a novice honestly. Working on cars 6 days a week i can tell you breaking bolts is normal lol.

[@jamesfalardeau3886]

Even though he got little recognition, my Father designed the car and it broke his heart when GM put in the Iron Duke engine and a Chevette suspension. I remember coming home from college in about 79 for Christmas break and he was laying it out in our drafting room in our house on his own time. He wanted a fire breathing sports car and GM said "make it a secretary car". He quit Pontiac. I had a 84 and it was a fun car.

[@retrotoypile3838]

I have no interest in restoring a Fiero, ever, but as an engineer, I can certainly appreciate your approach to troubleshooting and solving problems. I enjoy your videos. Keep up the good work my friend.

[@Garageless]

They are fun cars

[@marcryvon]

Retro Toy Pile Funny comment from an engineer since the Fiero was a pure engineers' car. And great one at that. And their genius building process. But the Pontiac guys had to deal the GM brass and the hatred from the Corvette bunch. They had to sell it as a commuter car, picking from the parts bin as cheap solution, thus the old Iron Duke engine and antiquated Muncie 4 speeds trans. Once they had it as a proper Sports Car in 1988, GM pulled the plug saying that the Corvette was and will ever be the only Sports car. Damn the bean counters. And the fat Corvette.

[@amadafaka]

I am just glad he trouble shoots.

[@DesertFernweh]

Truth, its amazing how many engineers started off as folks that were too broke to buy new or R&R parts so they learned to troubleshoot and actually fix things.

[@neil6212]

It is really heart warming for old guys like me...who were deeply into cars when I was about your age in the early sixties, to see younger people really getting interested in mechanical toys! One of the things I learned pretty early on helped me many times over. First (going on your embarrassment)Valve covers need only to be "snug". Over tightening often causes the gasket to extrude making for leaks. Also, the flange on many many valve covers can easily be bent where the bolts are, due to too much stress, making you have cause to remove the valve cover, and straighten the flange. When drilling out broken bolts, always use a left handed drill bit. That way if it catches (as drills commonly do when drilling) it has a fair chance of backing the bolt out. In your case, it appears that you merely snapped the head off, instead of bottoming the bolt, making it much easier to remove. If there is room, sometimes you can back a bolt out with a small and sharp punch. By the way, a wire wheel is a "first choice" in removing an old gasket after scraping the bulk off. Many mechanics used to use weatherstrip cement on gaskets to hold them in place, causing the coining of many new phrases later. If you need to cement a gasket in place to facilitate assembly, use the red spray-on Permatex. On head gaskets, go by the instructions from the gasket maker. Lacking that, I used to use wheel bearing grease, which helps seal well, and can't cause contamination problems. Good job on the new battery box! It is very unlikely that there will be need for a hold down strap, given the depth of your new tray. One suggestion to ease your later maintenance and restoration efforts...whenever you pull something apart to access something else, by all means take the time to clean it up, and give it a shot of paint...even a shot of rattle can Rustoleum. You will later be really glad you did. This was kind of long winded, but your series has awakened great memories of 50-60 years ago, befor I decided that wires were much nicer to work with, and better paid!

[@defnotapenguin]

Am i the only one thinking... POP POP POP UP UP AND DOWN HEADLIGHTS

[@syloui]

head lights go up head lights go down head lights go up head lights go down head lights go up head lights go down up down up down updownupdownupdownupdown

[@finnjb3249]

pop up up and down headlights uh

[@helshabini]

“It’s probably just leftover electricity that turned to grease over time.” This is gold 😂

[@p1xel870]

I’ve been waiting so long!

[@TheCam2363]

Same i was so sad when he removed the video earlier

[@p1xel870]

Cameron Shoudt yeah I got juked so hard

[@kirkarvint.2017]

Haven't we all?

[@Dan-su1zq]

Josy mol3 3 that’s what she saids?? We hit jackpot

[@3UZFE]

The 80s music choice to the battery tray was spot on :p

[@joselyncrespobaquero9176]

The 80s vibes of the soundtrack you added to the clip when you rebuild the battery tray are the cherry on top!

[@Tortuga89R]

From a 50 yr old man and father of 2 young men, really enjoying seeing you do this series. Great job on the car and the edits!

[@awfulinternet]

The broken bolt was nothing compared to the fear of seeing a fram oil filter

[@jcsrst]

WORST filters out there, absolute junk.

[@erics.786]

Napa Gold may be a better choice.

[@robis40]

I only use WIX on my cars.

[@SecretSauceyjuice]

Wix, Purolator, Napa. All infinitely better options than Fram.

[@awfulinternet]

@@SecretSauceyjuice I go with Purolator BOSS myself since NAPA isn't close by

[@gravis346]

I owned three Fiero's back in the day - a 1984 and two 1985's, I miss owing them. Great job, very proud of you!

[@JaygeSattler]

Damn. My binge wartching has come to an end. Man I loved this! Good shit! It’s my dream to own a mint 8o’s car. That Phoenix was awesome. I always wanted a 1984 AMC Eagle Sedan.

[@mettaworldss9734]

so cool to see you just take on a project head on. #campdank

[@Rex2150]

I want to binge watch like 10 of these videos in a row Very entertaining and informative, keep up the good work.

[@essquizzy]

Rex2150 just wait like 8 years , then that night episode 10 will finally be out and you can sit down and enjoy 1-10 in a good 3 hours 😂😂😂

[@SnickasBah]

I’m sure your dad loved the oil splashing on the driveway. I am enjoying your wit immensely.

[@bob69075]

Nice to see young folks today doing real work and not just sitting behind a video game. Keep up the good work man.

[@mackiek8058]

"The car looks like crap.. well Beautiful crap".. Just makes me think of what parents think of their kids at times haha.

[@WTCMFM]

As the owner of an '88 Fiero GT (which I love), I admire your pluck and persistence in setting this neglected girl back on the right path. And as a professional writer and content producer, I applaud your production skills. Great work!

[@marcryvon]

WTCMFM You are a man of great taste in cars ! I must admit that I own one too, a mint 1988 GT, 5 speed, low milage ( 78k KM), my precious weekend warrior. I had 2 1984 2M4 previously, driven as the commuter cars they were. 1st t-boned by a drunk POS, the second, used and rebuilt using the 1st one as a donor, untill the engine gave up on oil starvation. Bought my toy in 1999, a 27k KM from an older man retiring. Will never sell it.

[@WTCMFM]

@@marcryvon The '88 is truly a well balanced, great handling machine. Mine has further been upgraded to the Gen 3 3800 supercharged V-6, which is screamingly fun. That said, the '84-87s were vastly underrated by American automotive journalists, who couldn't get past the idea that Pontiac used parts bin suspension (Chevette! Citation! Yeeks!) and the trusty Iron Duke as power. Meanwhile, European journalists were VERY impressed, and the hypercar designers felt a little chill in their spines.

[@paulk257]

such a talented mechanic, AND a filmmaker. throughly enjoyed the vids, my elementary teacher Mrs. Holbrook had an 1987 Fiero in Red. thought that was the coolest car in the world!

[@skypratt4375]

I’m looking forward to seeing the rest. Thanks.

[@shyamlynn243]

Nice job young fellow! Be sure and hug your mom, she let you use her kitchen for reassembly. She must really love you.

[@jcrafter5557]

Dishwashers make great parts washers when the wife isn't home...

[@flynnmalin]

Your Fiero vlog is one of my favorites. Big hug from a fellow Texan.

[@urbanpat1714]

I wish I waited longer to discover this series when it was complete.

[@CrzyMan_Personal]

Always appreciate it when creators showcase their mistakes and own them. Well done!

[@stevestar657]

Taking the time to investigate the problem and rebuilding the headlight motors - fan switch, and reusing the parts that you have is a bygone art. Well done young man!

[@calivalley9056]

Hanes and Chilton’s manuals, as a 15 year old with no dad around I completely rebuilt a salvaged 1978 Camaro that was my first car. Later I rebuilt my Fiero with same books. By the end the books are always covered in grease but it was money well spent. You may want to pick them up if you can find them. I have owned a lot of cars, I always bought the tech manuals until recently, newer cars are overly complicated.

[@rocket_goblin7755]

safety first kids! especially when handling power tools such as angle grinders and welders! if you're curious about what proper PPE is, its shorts, a long sleeve t shirt, a pair of VANS shoes, gloves and a welding mask. follow these procedures and you'll be A-OK! kidding man, love your videos. keep up the great work!

[@levimoore805]

I cringing when the bolt broke. I seen it coming and as soon as the video cut to you in your office I knew it too late. EDIT. I sent this video to my friend who was having an issue with her headlight not coming up and she even used the same rebuild kit. Thanks for the video man. It really helped.

[@Theflywhiteboy12]

Love the donut media reference! Love the fiero even more than that, congratulations on having the skills and resolve to rebuild a legend of a car like this!

[@kippaseo8027]

I totally understand the feeling of pride when you've done something for yourself. I turned in to a total pompous ass every time I top off the washer fluid in my Camry. That's really all I can do LOL

[@Garageless]

Lmfao im dead after reading this lol

[@NarfBLAST]

Kip, your commitment to your vehicle is commendable. They should name a Toyota model after you.

[@kippaseo8027]

@@NarfBLAST They did! Unfortunately it was far too sexy and intimidating for the US car market so Toyota dropped it from their lineup. LOL

[@NianioNostimos]

Your comment was so hilarious I had to lol 😂 The responses were even better: “They should name a car after you.” Pure gold! 🤣🤣🤣

[@bg147]

You kids did a great job with this old car. I love to see younger people respect old things and history.

[@PurpleCheese1011]

i know nothing about cars but I love this series!! it’s just satisfying to watch it all get new life. Can’t wait for a new episode!!!

[@rick881]

Not sure if someone said it. But to easily remove that bolt, weld an 8mm nut to it and turn it out. You may have to build up the end of it a bit before, but it should all be easy.

[@dirtybongwater5751]

I will send memes

[@wheresfuninthat]

@@dirtybongwater5751 will you tho?

[@timshelby2324]

21:00 The donkey wants to " burro " a wrench .

[@SpearM3064]

"Don't mind me, I'm just being an ass." ;)

[@batsonelectronics]

@@SpearM3064 the cold makes him a " little ass". UR Welcome , mr obvious.

[@dylanhavlicek4444]

its so satisfying watching you work on the car

[@davidorama6690]

Actually, so impressed by the headlight motor rebuild. I would have chickened out and simply found new headlight motors. You’ve given me something for my bucket list.

[@MontieMongoose]

I've been waiting for this! I love how you're giving this Fiero some love.

[@mr.2cents.846]

More live yhan GM did.

[@Garageless]

I got love for my fiero lol shameless plug checkout GARAGELESS

[@13garage._]

great work. you inspired me to buy a hotwheels pontiac fiero lol

[@SGTmapleleaf]

Where did you get it

[@shepardw4981]

Ebay

[@jasonmast8206]

These videos have interested me more so because your attention to detail. I was once a young man my first car was a 1978 olds Cutlass. I paid 150$ for it, is now worth 25,000. Keep up the hard work.

[@tfaber9394]

Cool car - Cuttys have a classic body. I did the same thing....in High school I got a 72 Chevelle, restored it...used it in HS and college. Then my older brother told me to sell it in '86 for $500. He said it wasn't a classic like his 65 Mustang and would never be worth anything.....yeah...to this day I still wanna kill him. My next "new" car is gonna be an '89 944, restore it, and I'm gonna stick a super charger on it. I'd never buy one of the new techno pieces of crap they make today.

[@CJbrinkman602]

@@tfaber9394 you need to beat your brother

[@jamesgoss1860]

19:05 "Just kidding, there are six more episodes in the series" Part 15 of 10 was a satisfying conclusion.

[@garagenextdoor807]

Loving this project build and the 80s music! Keep them coming!

[@cratecruncher6687]

Great video Ronald. FYI, the wonderful state of Texas now has a Antique License Plate for cars over 25 years old that only costs $10 a year and is good for five years. The best part is that there are no inspections required! It is designed for people like you (and I) who are working on project cars and don't use the car as a daily driver. Glad you included that broken bolt in your video. Most people weld a nut on the broken surface instead of extractors that could expand the bolt fragment. You might borrow a torque wrench from a friend to play with at different settings. It will help you develop a feel for 8 lbft vs. 40 lbft - an important skill indeed!

[@totalmetaljacket789]

@s30shawn We have one here in Ohio but you can't legally drive it anywhere other than shows and service stations for some dumb fucking reason.

[@Nighthawke70]

The boys refused to drive test my '68 Dodge Polara; they were worried they might wreck it! My reply was they would not hurt the car; it's that everyone else that would be! That thing was BUILT.

[@keltongta]

Also for 30$ you can purchase a 30day registration that will allow you to drive on public roadways, meant for test drives, and road use to and from service centers before state inspection.

[@totalmetaljacket789]

@@keltongta But do they charge you for not getting full tags after 30 days?

[@keltongta]

@@totalmetaljacket789 no. You can even purchase another 30days. They just want to make sure the vehicle is not stolen any tag tells PD it's "legal". Just tape it to the back window and it's like any temp tag you get from a dealer..

[@rj5279]

I am absolutely loving this series. I was genuinely disappointed when I discovered this was the last episode for now. Now to find something else to watch while my food gets cold! Keep up the awesome work.

[@alhart6665]

I like that old wreck, and you do a fine job of fixing!

[@Vanabond]

My KZbin has been hot tonight. Everyone posting long awaited videos. Hell yea dude!

[@TheCookieCoolMan]

Zefrank1?

[@beamngnation9494]

are u one of those guys who abandoned tv a long time ago and just live by its subscribers? cus i m

[@Vanabond]

@@beamngnation9494 I haven't watched cable television in a long time lol. Basically Netflix, KZbin and Android box.

[@kylegeddes998]

When you started wrenching on that valve cover bolt I literally told my wife... he is gonna break the bolt or strip it if it’s an aluminum head 😂 happens to the best of us man lol

[@littlemanjonjon]

Wow man willing to show your mistakes and admitting to them. Im impressed.

[@joeldancaz]

The "what do you want?" to the donkey was my favorite thing lol

[@mack4392]

I'm 14. Female. Don't own a car. But I did find this extremely interesting. You did an amazing job restoring it!

[@tfaber9394]

Hi- funny story...I taught my 15 year old step daughter how to replace the brakes....she really impressed the guys at her school when she told them she new how to do a brake job....they thought she was the coolest ! She learned she didn't need to wear a lot of make-up or skimpy clothes to get the guys attention....just learn a little about cars, like watching this guy..... throw some words around like "coil over shocks", "valve cover gasket" , or "intake manifold". You will have their complete and undivided attention !

[@mack4392]

@@tfaber9394 haha that's awsome. Wish I had a dad like that 😂 I can't wait to get my first car in a few years.

[@HyperXprojects]

Quick tip for oil change when you are in your driveway or garage - get some old cardboard or a drip cloth so you don't make a mess. I'm sure this must have been a comment before but I am not going to look over 1700+ comments. Good luck on your build!

[@chrisschenosky5161]

I'm sure his father got on his butt for that...lol

[@RCAvhstape]

And keep kitty litter around to clean up the floor at the end of the day. Lay it down and grind it into the oil with a brick and then sweep it up with a dust pan.

[@wiskyr6510]

Orrr a drip pan

[@Mulerider4Life]

My dad had a 1985 Fiero GT, and watching this video makes me so happy.

[@TheWayBackMachine72]

That was absolutely a professional application of swearing. As a long time shadetree that was perfectly done. Up where I am from no car project is properly done without being sworn at a few times.

[@nathankim7664]

It's like you brought that Fiero back from The Upside Down! Scotty Kilmer would be proud!!!

[@DukenukemX]

Scotty Kilmer would tell you to buy a Toyota.

[@jensharbers6702]

@@DukenukemX The neighbors of him think "Oh well, here Scotty goes again, screaming to his cars".

[@TryingFX]

Watched it when you first uploaded this part lol

[@bourbonbear218]

Oh thank Christ. My drunk ass thought I slipped through some sort time vortex bullshit.

[@TryingFX]

@@bourbonbear218 no you're fine lol

[@juxibomb]

xd same

[@eriklarson9137]

Lol, same here!

[@enragedbutterfly]

I love these videos and can’t wait for the next ones. Thank you for sharing this fun journey with us.

[@g2h0]

This series is super relaxing to watch

[@MrZeepman]

10:10 time to get the funk out

[@shanucfr]

It will be a sad day in the car world when Project Binky will be finally finished in 2035.

[@d33b33]

make the noise!.. ;)

[@bevlad100]

Is that "Living in a Box" for building a battery box ?

[@tmmtmm]

that little bug on the ground didn't know wtf just happened

[@MArtbboy]

i actually discovered project binky after watching part 2 of this series. It was best yt discovery ever.

[@SouthMainAuto]

This is really cool man. Love how you fixed the headlamp lift motors!

[@CoffeeChaos]

Enjoying watching your revival series! Looking forward to the rest of the series. :)

[@brit-in-czech]

Greetings from the Czech Republic. I have just watched the four episodes back to back and thoroughly enjoyed them. Very much looking forward to future episodes. I've just subscribed. You've done really well with this old beauty.

[@RBAirsoft]

This is a great series! I like the fact that you make mistakes and show them.

[@mattscardbreaks1967]

just wanted to say I love the videos. believe it or not, you have actually inspired me to take this up on my own. I am now a student at Lincoln tech in Columbia MD for auto mechanics. thanks for the awesome videos, I just wish I didn't have to wait so long to see updated progress on this car.

[@CrowDaddy1]

Great Job on these. Honestly, I stated watching because I bought a beat up '87 Fiero for my first car, and I still have a love for them. It amazing to see you bring this one back.

[@mikec-hamilton]

For a guy whose "not a car guy" I'm blown away. You explain everything so well and it looks like you know what you're doing too. Cant wait for the next video.

[@bubbadw60]

From one car guy to the next, keep on it man. I have varying tastes. Old school muscle, modern muscle, diesel, and just plane oddball stuff. Your revival videos make me happy. You're doing a lot more for that car than anyone else would have. Be proud of that even if you personally never finish it.

[@OreoCookieMonster]

The SECOND you started tightening that valve cover bolt I knew was about to happen lol... I did the same thing two years ago. I was too lazy to even try to extract it so i just put a liberal amount of RTV around the bolt hole and its doing the trick... but completely forgot about it. So... thanks for reminding me that I really gotta take that thing out.

[@thecodemaster8211]

Im glad hes doing the restore properly with making sure its mechanically sound before worrying about the cosmetics. Keep up the great work!

[@bestsk8ereva10220]

This Fiero series is awesome! Keep up that great work! Love seeing a car come back to life!

[@Chef_PC]

That bolt snap was cringe-inducing. And when you started talking about the extractor, I had a sinking feeling what you were going to say. Ugh. Where’s Mustie1 when you need him?

[@boboyo]

Yeah, he probably should do the welded nut method to get that bolt out I'd say. That's usually a winner after all lol Fuzzy Dice Projects shows it off well in his S10 blazer series. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bquoemqJbMx2m6s

[@CyclonesWorld]

I feel like snapping a bolt is a rite of passage when learning to work on cars.

[@iamthefatstig]

@@CyclonesWorld True, I had three cam bearing bolts snap when undoing as the last asshat had over torqued them. Fortunately they just span right out.

[@SpaceMissile]

@@boboyo that is a fantastic trick! thanks for sharing. (PS: I've snapped a wheel lug before. not the worst thing to replace, but yeah - lessons learned)

[@robertvulliet3278]

@@doorgoo or convert to inch pounds and use a torque wrench meant for that range

[@EPICSOUNDTRAX]

the leg shot with the music LOL at 5:35

[@jlpeng9036]

omg this is so entertaining to watch! restore each small part is so much more fun than just buying replacement part!!! thanks so much for sharing this wonderful experience with us !

[@DjNikGnashers]

Really interesting, informative, friendly approach, clear & precise detailed information. I really like your video's.