First Wash in 38 Years: Abandoned Fiat 124 Disgusting Biohazard Detail!

[@CD-jv8ji]

We all need a neighbor like Steve, what a lifesaver

[@raj-ok3il]

definitely not a “need”. stop with the nonsense.

[@ChainsawChristmas]

​@@raj-ok3iluntwist your panties little girl. He was making a joke.

[@savostanivukovic9801]

Unfortunately I am neighbor like Steve 😢

[@jasonchow6475]

@@savostanivukovic9801 You have all the tools?

[@arcadiagreen150]

When Steve starts charging 100 dollars a visit, all the sudden we aren't lifesavers anymore.

[@davidrussell2275]

You should do a follow up on the many cars you have brought back to life. It would be cool to see what has happened to them all. Great video. Love the Fiat 124. Great design.

[@theradag8814]

My fiat 124 was cleaned by larry 1 year ago. I got it running and videoed me driving it away from the mechanic, sent the video to larry, but he has not posted it

[@krinos1]

@@theradag8814post it on your own channel id like to see it

[@quadrapayunir]

back seat crazy...thanks for the continued commitment to safety. Too many back yard detailers cut those important corners

[@UnusSedLeo-w5l]

When I see other retailers just wearing shirts and shorts while clearing mice nests, it is obvious they still have to learn (the hard way?). I fully understand you protecting yourself after that month of illness. Excellent information (and a great vid!).

[@mineralt]

What does mice crap do to people? I have no idea

[@marshprofessionaldetailing9794]

Steve is like the Tony Stark of mechanics haha. He has something for every situation. Great turn around on the Fiat. The new owner is ecstatic.

[@jang.5309]

I had a 1984 as my first car in high school in the early 2000s in FL. Mine was in a good shape but seeing the interior and underside and hearing the comments. Brought me right back to when I spend my weekends cleaning her and draining the battery listening to Pavarotti and Bocelli. After high school I moved back to Europe and wanted to bring her back with me. Unfortunately, a mustang caused the tow truck into a accident which created a fling shot effect and broke my heart! Thank you for this video. Brought back joy memories and happy tears!

[@JXS63J]

I had to have mine painted and repainted at least 4 times! I learned just how many shades of Blue there is! "Fix it again Tony" was the apt name for these cars. I loved the car, especially the day I got it back from a repaint, but that would last but a few weeks before the peel began again! I graduated to a Miata which was really the "Fiat done right". No Fiat repair person is ever alone! So, thanks in advance for bringing back my youth! And now, to watch another of your great posts...

[@zlatkovujevic7348]

Did you ever though that maybe is not the car fault, maybe it shady paint shop fault?

[@JXS63J]

@@zlatkovujevic7348 Absolutely! I learned that right after I bought my first Miata!

[@albertobenelli]

Here in Italy fists with original paints driving around for 40/60 years . Man there was something wrong with the body shop doing the job (or you washed the car with acid 😅)

[@zlatkovujevic7348]

@@purplesocks9745 I disagree.

[@JodyOwen-we6oo]

Purple socks Nope. The engine is pretty solid. Driven regularly they are well built little cars with the fun factor of a car 20 times the price. Yes, they are sports cars so they require more car than a beige Toyota built for those who dislike driving . But unreliable is a BMC characteristic, not a Spider 2000.

[@evancain6756]

Love that Larry takes PPE seriously. You only get one set of senses and once they are damaged, life isn’t the same anymore!

[@MrSolveMYMaze]

Whoever said you can't smell a video, they need to watch this one. Excellent content as always Larry

[@Riverguide33]

Love the before-and-after vids. Thanks for subjecting yourself to such horrid conditions, to produce another great transformation. 👍

[@didybopintitys]

I really hope whoever ends up getting these cars after these details realize just how bad they are beforehand, cause while they’ve become safe to work or restore I definitely wouldn’t be comfortable just driving in it as Is even after the great detail you always accomplish, either way love your videos Larry thanks as always

[@stevecrocker8956]

So satisfying to see you “work your magic”! Your warnings on precautions were so well placed and your video certainly made the point you were trying to make. Well done on all counts!

[@RandallJT84]

This particular Fiat 2000 was last registered in NY 8/84. I was born in August 1984, on 8/9 at 5:44pm in San Antonio, TX. That car was in desperate need of some TLC! Great work! Amazing that rats can do so much damage to a single car in such time. Remarkable transformation as always! Hope the new owner is happy to see the dramatic before/after result.

[@kieranbrain3733]

I've watched all your videos and love your work,i had to watch the first half of this vid through my fingers. So dangerous dealing with the amount of junk in that car. Thankyou again for showing us how to be safe😊👏.

[@jasonk6323]

Your enthusiasm is amazing cleaning a car as disgusting as that.hats off to you and a great job as always 👍

[@caseydarrah]

Hanta? Dear God, man. I'm a doc and I can count the number of times I've seen Hantavirus on one hand. In med school we're taught to ask if the person lives in a home with rodents, or if they've been caving recently. Guess I'll add "are you a car detailer?" to the list.

[@CadenLivingston-r6y]

We all need a neighbor like Steve, what a lifesaver. We all need a neighbor like Steve, what a lifesaver.

[@joshuaalbright]

Love watching your videos, Larry. Not only is the detailing content super fun and inspiring to watch, but you have such an awesome, humble and positive attitude that's really infectious. Wishing you all the success in the world, and please keep the exceptional content coming!

[@danlincoln8987]

You buy far are my favorite detailer... Dude you took one for the team with this one, outstanding job

[@chrischeezer]

you're a brave man, I'd have ptsd from the plane. good job

[@brianaustin208]

I owned a '78 124 Spyder absolutely loved that car and I can say from first hand knowledge and thank God I'm a mechanic because FIAT truly stands for "Fix It Again Tony" 😂!!!

[@aporomorearuba]

Steve is the best, he always reminds me of our neighbours we have trailers and utes, one works with electricity so he done up our backyard and the other one owns a mowing company and basically all three of our houses just help eachother out

[@timm9631]

What a transformation! Back in '79, when I was 9 years old, I visited my dad in SF and a friend of his took me and my little brother into the city in a blue Fiat just like this one. We couldn't make it up one of the steep hills by Lombard Street! Brings back great memories, these are so rare now. Cool car and only 35k miles on it? Wow! Great job!

[@lewitamalizia]

Hantavirus is no joke! Where I am from, many people have died because of it. It is a distant cousin of covid 19, but there's no specific cure for it yet, and it's really hard to diagnose. It's the first thing that comes to mind when I watch you dig out all those nests. Take care, and keep up the good work

[@julienwakeham8548]

I just took my 1979 fiat 124 (2000) to the shop!! Planning on taking it to my senior prom:)

[@eagle2019]

Hey Larry weren't you just so excited to find out that after all that hard great work you did cleaning the interior of that plane and polishing the paint to an incredible luster, that the clowns at Rebuild Rescue, ripped out the interior and threw it away and then stripped all the paint off and it is now a pile of parts that can't find anyone to paint it!!

[@EmRePhoto]

Woah. Crazy that you got sick! Def one of my biggest concerns when I find mouse poo anywhere. Glad you’re okay and protecting yourself 🙏

[@Thrash44041]

I so appreciate your excitement for cars in general. Its so fun to watch you geek out over leaning. Love it.

[@dbeckMSP]

Love the discussion on PPE! So important to stay safe and healthy especially when working with chemicals and bacteria

[@billyhaddock5540]

Great Job cleaning-up all of the rat mess. The new owner was amazed at how you guy's cleaned it up.. looks cool..

[@albea1695]

This reminds me of my '77 Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce. I miss that car. Excellent job! Watching you work in your 'Zen' mode is super satisfying.

[@yodabolt1247]

Had a friend back in the early 90s with one of these. It was like creme colored and just gorgeous. This brings back so many memories.

[@rudymwaurah]

This was the first AMMO NYC video that made me gag 😂 Larry really has the minerals to tackle these disaster details. I, do not.

[@ArcFlashTools]

Another weekend on the grind. This is therapy for my detailing addiction! Thx Larry!

[@stefanschneider3681]

On one side, I would like to see under a microscope what is going on on the surface of these seats for example. On the other hand I really don’t 😮😂! Great job and great editing / storytelling as always! I never hesitate a second to start watching when a video of yours pops up 😊.

[@refiii9499]

“What we have here is a rolling toilet!” Lmao love it. The before and after Larry does on these garage finds is incredible! Some of the best auto cleaning you’ll see.

[@x35mmman]

You made me chuckle when you said.......I think now my vacuum now HATES ME. I have seen a lot of your videos but how bad this was with urine and not being taken of 40 years you did a awesome job

[@metalhead4996]

Awesome job as always!! Still the best on KZbin.

[@tammyalderman3602]

I look forward to your videos every Sunday morning. Thanks

[@wornoutwrench8128]

Those were a fun car. A friend of mine had a 850 Spider that he would let me use on occasion. 850 cc's of thundering power, I'm sure someone knows the proper specs but I think it was 40-50 HP. No drag racing in that thing but once you got it on the highway and up to speed it was fun. I picked my girl friend up in it one summer day, top down. She had just had her hair done for our date. By the time we got where we were going her hair was a mess... 47 years later we are still married. Ah yes. memories. Car looks great, as expected.

[@ncc74656m]

Steve looked SO put-upon when he said "Let's see what ya got." 😂 Get that man a very nice bottle of something.

[@cadmando18]

I love watching your videos for the different ways you treat older paint, newer paint, and different manufacture paint. That experience is gold. There is a lot you can learn from watching videos... but it doesn't compare to what you learn when doing it yourself. I can't wait to tackle more projects and your videos get me excited for my next job. I made my own detailing business called Ideal Detail.

[@built2jzlexus496]

Mike Rowe eat your heart out. Never thought cleaning cars could be on dirtiest jobs. Props to u

[@NolanMotorsports]

I had no idea you got so sick from the plane detail. Here I am thinking its just a gross environment to work in, turns out its actually dangerous too. Props to you for saving this Fiat. Great work!

[@saftevand]

Hanta virus is seriously scary, almost killed my mother 11 years ago and she still suffers from reduced lung function, so good thing you're taking care of yourself

[@davidwright4537]

Great episode! The funniest line in the video was “do you know how many times I’ve done this?”. I can relate! I have found that picking up a new project car is one of the most exciting times in the process, for it is full of optimism.

[@rorynewton1228]

I folloiw Rebuit Rescue too and was I delighted that you turned up on one of their videos. What REALLY surprised me was the number of times you REMOVED your mask while inside the plane to talk to the camera. Lesson learned for everyone I hope.

[@FreedomRock44]

Well done and I loved the Mercury video back when you originally showed it! THAT WAS A COOL CAR like the FIat!!!!!!

[@RocknTorb]

Yes, I love this car, great job!! Right choice that the new owner will keep it original.

[@mystisith3984]

There's that point of dirtiness & health hazard where dumping the car in a pool full of bleach becomes very tempting... All my respect for saving this car. You'd have to pay me a lot of money to have me deal with this.

[@jonathankleinow2073]

I was going to make a joke about being careful not to get hantavirus, but then you said you’d actually been infected before! I’m glad you made it through.

[@michaelabrams1244]

Seriously... how many hours did you spend on this one project? You definitely saved the life of the car AND the next owner!

[@williamschoor1638]

YOU do great work! My father had one of those that my older brother got when he was about 15 and pretty much destroyed. It was a 78 or 79 2000 spider also. I love the car and it’s neat to see this one going back out on the road.

[@bobcaruso1368]

My first sports car. I loved my Fiat 2000. This video brought back some great memories.

[@Daniel-hj8kw]

music is a bit loud in the past few videos. have to turn down the volume a lot then turn it back up whenever there is talking. but great vids! love seeing the before and after

[@r3d3vil54]

Larry you’re a got dang miracle worker. I feel like the only solution for the interior was to burn it 🤣

[@bryanturner1715]

Having had a little sports car in the past this is hard to watch. The Fiat appears to be in very good condition and it's sad to see that it was so neglected. I love these videos and it's so exciting to see the car coming to life again.

[@artlayton1425]

Again, you met an incredible challenge and won.

[@HypnotizinDetailz]

Outstanding job Larry!!! I have a similar age Triumph Spitfire in my street, basically it’s barely sticking out of the bushes now, only the back end’s yellow paint is visible a little bit… Its packed inside with rubbish and all kind of junk right up to to its soft top… I think even you would be shocked to see how it looks like! 😁 I was thinking about saving it, perhaps asking someone about it and clean it for free as I do my videos, but I don’t know who the owner is and probably it would fall apart as it’s so rusty… but don’t know what I should do - it would be a great rescue video though! 😊

[@JD987abc]

It’s sad to see a beautiful classic Italian sports car allowed to become a rats nest. I’m a proud owner of a 1980 Fiat Spider with only 35,000 original miles. I had to have it repainted but mechanically its in solid condition. You did a fantastic job cleaning out the neglect and rodents crap. I’m glad your Spider went to someone who knows how special the classic Spider is. She’ll be on the road many more years. Thank you for doing such a great job on this Italian classic. Joe.

[@andrewnowicki5156]

I love your videos, and especially disaster details. That being said, I am really concerned with the amount of risk involved with these projects. Stay safe out there.

[@Pislui]

Thank you again Larry!!! Can't wait to start working on it!

[@Barry101er]

I love the appliance of science on this channel!

[@hvysshvy7513]

I have many great memories of riding in a Fiat 2000 listening to AC DC's and riding around having a great time with the top down Carefree in high school

[@hvysshvy7513]

Backinblack of course

[@JodyOwen-we6oo]

My FIAT 128SL back in high school rocked AC/DC. The 80 Spider 2000 I have now it’s more old big band through the earbuds rowing through the gears on the twistiest mountain road I can find,

[@darren2650]

Hahaha love the Steve camo's. He acts like he doesnt love making the trip over to see what disaster you've got in the shop but you loves it

[@williamweiss6128]

Boy, would love to have one of those little cars again. Mine was a 67 MGB GT in high school.

[@JoeSmith-nu8oo]

I almost bought one of these while I was living in Italy but opted for the Brava since it was half the price😆 Yeah I was cheap back then. But the Brava had a backseat and more trunk space for my bags as I traveled around Europe as much as possible.

[@kendavis1198]

"O" My LORD HAVE MERCY LARRY.... That was a MESS...... Looked much better after an AMMO Bath and Detail. That Back seat???? UGLY stuff that came outa that. Another GREAT Video. Now, Let's get the Syclone in there and make it SHINE!!!

[@chriskirsten8221]

brother - you re a magician! AMAZING transformation!!!!

[@Paradigm1976]

Absolutely horrific. Great job getting it back to something like normal.

[@wingnut5730]

Same situation with a car I detailed late last summer. Turned out great, but took about 3 days to get it there. 52 Studebaker.

[@EchoJulez]

Another great video! So, Quiet Riot’s drummer has this old 82’ Lambo Countach going up for auction. Thing has been sitting for 20y and needs restoration. Time to take the channel to 11.

[@DaddyoftheMack]

Just started watching this video but it looks like you'll have to detail the detail studio afterwards.

[@Wrlss911Pro]

That is my thought as well. This is good example of a vehicle that needs to be bio isolated within the studio. I am concerned about the biohazard contamination within the studio from all the dust, etc. I really hope you decontaminate the studio after this project.

[@EAADetailing]

I really have to stop trying to watch this while trying to eat breakfast. But it did come out beautifully!

[@MTNDOG39]

I'm amazed you let that car anywhere near your studio!

[@hyper3091]

Hope the see a restoration of a old Japanese import soon. Love watching these and taking notes

[@bstewartexecutivecarcare3797]

Thank you so much for sharing your expertise with us. Have you ever had to turn down a car that was just beyond salvation? Thanks again 👍✌️☮️

[@eduardocertain2227]

Awesome video beautiful little car good job

[@habitantedelatierra]

Nice job Larry, great video!

[@Ripper13F1V]

I had a 1970 124 my mom bought me in 1992. I really wish I had hung on to that. It's a special car.

[@wazaaaaapikoy]

Great video as always, man!

[@justindivinagracia6086]

Really like how through you are with the underbody. Mine especially needs it bc I’m in construction

[@AK-ez4pc]

Please give Steve starring credit on your vids...love this guy

[@kennethjones4578]

The transformation is amazing and I had no idea mice poo and pee was that dangerous. I spent a summer driving around in an ex-infested Porsche 914 that had even had its brake lines eaten away by rodents. I’m lucky to be here to talk about it then.

[@ryanshorts339]

Question: When you do these kinds of details that have dangerous levels of mouse waste and mold, do you take any steps to clear out the areas that might be harder to reach (inside of AC vents, underneath trim, behind panels etc.)? Thanks for all the awesome content!

[@GamerofGamesGG]

Needed to wear a mask to watch this one - incredible work

[@dethmaul]

4:41 WOO i got a 48 jeep! I peeped it out of the corner of my eye and had to rewind lol

[@mnmn1665]

Great job, Larry. Your resurrection just doubled the car's value. 😉

[@l1ndener]

this has to be one of the best yet, incredible work especially under the circumstances of the waste🙏

[@pj66677]

My friend in HS had that exact car in tan with black, the damn car with the twin cam & light weight would hit 100mph easy!

[@famasmaster2000]

Next level Larry. You have unbelievable knowledge and skills 👏

[@Z33_Cowboy]

Grazie per aver dato a questa bellissima macchina una seconda possibilità.

[@simonbarr9489]

Another great video! I much prefer to see the older cars getting cleaned up, even if they are more likely to have rodent issues!

[@duanephillips2343]

Beautiful car despite the mess. My father always wanted one. Mice are a drag; they infested a house we bought, coming in through unused hose bib holes. Quite a chore to clean up the mess. If any get in now in now they get to meet our cats.

[@c.c.5472]

Can only say, YIKES! Awesome job bringing life to the little Fiat. And good on ya for demonstrating how to protect yourself while doing it. Great vids!

[@bertwolf2511]

I did a complete restoration of a 1985.5 Pininfarina Spider as a hobbyist with no clue as to the bio-hazard risk. It sat for about 28 years in a three-sided shed and hosted many rodents. I watched your video and I shudder to think how naive I was. I'll be more careful next time.

[@TheOriginalArchie]

6:44 That's a French Fry stick. Possibly from Ted's Fish Fry in upstate NY. I haven't seen one of those in decades, obviously. 😁

[@ian.M440]

Amazing job

[@AMMO-NYC]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@HiCZoK]

These old, super dirty vids are the best. I especially love the seats extractor parts

[@JTBurkard]

Excellent turn around on a very cool Fiat. I enjoy all of your videos and learn a lot of detailing tips. I now would like to share something with you. When putting the top down on a car with an older or original top, you want to give the window a karate chop across the window as you fold the top down. This is to make sure the fold is rounded and flat. I noticed when you dropped the top on this 124, It was bunching up and forming a sharp peak. That can crack the old dry plastic window. I hope this helps.