First Wash in Over 30 Years | 1984 Pontiac Fiero!

Today we wash this 1984 Pontiac Fiero for the first time in over 30 years. It's been sitting in a pole barn in North Florida since the early 1990s. Let's see if we can bring it back to life! ctmoog! =)
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[@CTmoog]

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[@keithperry8098]

Ronald Finger restored a 1984 Fiero. And made a series of videos. You should check em out. Lots of good info on Fiero restoration there.

[@brianeighties4481]

He really did an amazing job making the videos and the fiero too!

[@jstar1000]

Having watched that I would run like hell from any one of them lol.

[@Gunslinger320]

He even finished the project!

[@lancenutter1067]

I’ve owned 2 of them and really like them. Weird cars but not expensive to fix. They are a Chevy citation front end in the back and a Chevy Chevette front end.

[@jorgeb9715]

I'd seen that series and the Kawasaki too

[@enjoythesho1992]

That interior will have to be disassembled completely to clean it properly

[@CTmoog]

Good idea. I will do that soon. Thank you!

[@garymarshall8316]

I believe there is that button, like a old door lock that is right by the ignition switch, that you push in to get the ignition to go all of the way back. I had one of these back in the mid 90s, loved the little car. Traveled from Oklahoma to California and Arizona a couple of times.

[@Dreamwoodhomestead2021]

You are correct there is a little lever under the lock cylinder, u can even see it in the video

[@danbear5254]

Taking a car like the Fiero on a road trip like this sounds amazing! I live in Florida and about 3 times a year a drive my sister to San Diego from Pensacola, I love the drive but I’d like to tackle it as a solo drive.

[@donwarling8086]

.I bought a1984 video brand new in 84. At 25000 miles the engine was replaced due to porosity in the block casting which allowed coolant to enter the combustion chamber. At 50000 miles it was replaced again for the same reason.

[@brianandrews7099]

I got my ‘84 Fiero when it was 4 years old and I was 17 years old. I used to look at it and wonder if someday people would be restoring them. I guess I now have my answer! Looking at this car now “showing it’s age” at 40 years old really makes me feel old! It should be a fun car to play around with!

[@CTmoog]

Oh that's cool so it was like new when you got it. That's a cool first car to have. what color was it?

[@fieroboy_8622]

it's bringing back memories of when I had my notchback a few years ago👍

[@CTmoog]

This is my first one. I'm really digging it. Thank you! How many have you owned?

[@rz8dwx]

A button or lever by the key does ring a bell.

[@CTmoog]

Hopefully that's it. I will check tomorrow. Thank you!

[@Ollie__Tabooger]

@@CTmoog You need to push in the ignition and turn to go to aux. 👍

[@handle690]

I'm not a american car guy but this fiero looks so nice.

[@CTmoog]

Yes, they are really cool!

[@Mikefngarage]

That Superclean bottle was cool. Looks like a kmart label on it. I think I used it back in the 80s. Forgot about it though.

[@CTmoog]

yes, I thought that was cool too. First time I've seen one like that.

[@hardware5777]

CT: Black mold My brain: Texas tea! .....God I'm old

[@CTmoog]

haha! =)

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Wow it’s hot out!! Time to watch ya wash it!!

[@dolf1010]

"Dusty" looks much better now ! 👍

[@CTmoog]

still needs a good cut and buff! =) DUSTY! =)

[@JayScott7172]

That bracket on the dash is for a couple of gauges-I think it’s volts and oil pressure. You can look it up. Also, Pennock’s Fiero Parts has seat covers.

[@CTmoog]

Ok cool! I will check them out. Thank you!

[@SladesVWBeetle]

That’s weird for the passenger seat to be worn out like that. Love the seat speakers!! A penny!!!! Check the date, no joke! That foamy glass cleaner is good stuff!

[@CTmoog]

Hey Slade! ....not sure what happened but we are going to need some seat covers.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

@@CTmoog absolutely! I’ve never seen that happen to a passenger seat. I think a nice pepperoni and mozzarella croissant will make things better. 😁

[@retrobear9367]

I bought a cheap handheld clothing steamer from Walmart to do car interior. Works wonders on tough spots

[@CTmoog]

Good idea! I think my wife has one I can use.😎

[@Zjedi]

Calico Jack's was located at 3501 SW 2nd Ave Gainesville, Fl 32607 According to Yelp it's temporarily closed but Yelpers report this location has closed. Looks like they had a location in Tallahassee but it's closed.

[@CTmoog]

Interesting...I think I've heard of it but it's been a long time.

[@Robert-qh2jp]

You can put that headlight down manually..With hood open there is a knob on top of headlight motor just keep turning it...

[@CTmoog]

Thanks for the tip! I will try it. 😎😎😎

[@Robert-qh2jp]

@@CTmoog if you need anything thing else let me know I work on fieros for years .My cousin had a shop we used to do Ferrari and Lamborghini kit cars back in the day

[@BMMEC2009]

Mother's VLR works great to clean dirty vinyl. I use it to keep the white interior of my convertible clean.

[@billphillips2548]

I had an 85 had to be in reverse to turn the key to the lock position sometimes had to grab the caller on the steering column and turn it a bit

[@joshdevdoss9041]

I watched another youtuber called "Ronald Finger" or something, He spent 5 years restoring his 86' Fiero. He has a lot of useful information about where he got parts and stuff for his restore.

[@CTmoog]

Yes, I've seen some of his videos. They are great!

[@valengreymoon5623]

Went to trade school with a guy who owned one of these. Same year, model, and color, but with an automatic transmission.

[@Elfajah]

Another problem mine had was those cabin areas would degrade and become “sticky” in the Florida heat and then eventually wouldn’t even wipe clean.

[@Mikefngarage]

Oh yea that one does have the water pump that is pressed on with a power steering pump style pully and puller

[@CTmoog]

are they hard to replace?

[@Mikefngarage]

@@CTmoog no just need a special tool. I think they do the free rental thing at oreillys.

[@francoisbouchard602]

Nice job sir cool Pontiac good show 😃👏👏👏👍👍👍👍👍

[@CTmoog]

Thanks buddy! 👍

[@Elfajah]

Mine was red 84, my Dad got tired of the coolant system issues and let me have it…ooof it was a beast to keep running

[@CTmoog]

We should find you another one and fix it up! =)

[@stephankochmann3762]

Hello, please continue -----, bring them to run👌

[@paulbrandrick807]

Get the idea that the original colour may have been orange 🍊 and yes Ronald finger did a full restoration on a ferio😊😊

[@jorgeb9715]

This car would look awesome Red Brick color,,since Red is over used,,you polish them rims is gonna loook mighty wonderful Red Brick or Rust Orange

[@Elfajah]

Haha, CT there was a Calico Jacks in that Publix plaza near the Altamonte Mall…haha that slogan of theirs would not be approved these days LOL

[@CTmoog]

ok, maybe that's where I remember seeing it. I know right! hahah! =)

[@fredsons2241]

Could be cool….looks like potential….but you won’t finish it….(just kidding, you know I don’t care) love your channel CT!

[@CTmoog]

haha! =) Thanks buddy!

[@fantail75]

Steamer with all purpose cleaner. Please, no bleach! That will eat up that plastic like crazy. Great detail vid.

[@Emmettchugg]

dude my fiero is like the same condition same color and everything

[@AndrewHCann]

Excellent video CT :) also molded on doors , dash , consoles plus seat use 60 % vinegar & 40 % hot water & 10% of Tide Laundry Soap basic one and may need soft cloths plus scrub do lots too! I had do to vechiles at work for years to clean up a lots vechiles before Restoration too! Also want know that motor called it Iron Duke 2.5 litre 4 cylinders of 151 cubic cm and if planning drive this car get new Air Conditioning pump plus fluid type RG 136 it better cooling vechiles for summer season months! Also when changing front windshield check that Window when buy new that get top tint on help from Sunrays in eyes order when purchasing new one some new glass don't have it ! My late parents had ordered when bought new there 2010 Dodge Journey Basic model one on tint of front windshield blue tint ! Thought let know that CT :) I know in Ontario Canada do different things hear!

[@campcreekhill8933]

That's 110%

[@CTmoog]

Thanks Andrew! I will try that. =)

[@philipsdefreville6138]

Hey CT, nice! Try Magic Eraser on exterior paint and interior also. Option would be perhaps distilled water and very small amount of bleach to clean interior plastic.

[@johnfranklin5277]

Dude! Theres a lever BEHIND the key..you have to push it down to turn ignition key off then pull out key.

[@mortisangelica]

cowl is rotted out I'm sure it has a ton of rust in other areas. If the motor spins over I can get these to run in about a half of a day.

[@CTmoog]

The rest of the car looks ok from what I can see. I will take a closer look this week.

[@DPcar-mania-65]

Great video. How many cars / trucks do you have / working on ? Always great viewing !

[@rz8dwx]

I’ve had several GM stick shifts and I think you may need to have the trans in reverse with the brake depressed to turn the key to lock. I could be wrong but there will be some combo needed.

[@luisesquerdo6734]

Ajax and a good brush 👌

[@andyhamilton8940]

Calico Jacks had 2 or 3 locations in Jax. High end oyster Bar. CJ’s what is local called it.

[@jankro1]

Steam cleaner probably best for that interior.

[@CTmoog]

Good idea. I'm going to pick one up today.

[@Mikefngarage]

Some kid would have love to have this car. 2 door coupe. They dont make them like this anymore

[@Elfajah]

@@Mikefngarage my youngest daughter loves it already!

[@Mikefngarage]

@@Elfajah everything a young person wants. 2 doors stick shift. sporty car. Nothing like that anymore in the market. I sold a 2 door honda civic DX automatic for $4500 because there was nothing else. Fairly low miles. decent paint and just faded interior. 120k miles. People were fighting for it.

[@Elfajah]

@@Mikefngarage she ended up with stick shift mini cooper…she was obsessed with my stick Jetta and Golf

[@MM-nn7tk]

A set of detailing brushes would be of help here. Inexpensive on Amazon.

[@CTmoog]

Thanks! I will order some this week.

[@surindersandhi3924]

Hi My Dear Friend Very Very Good Job ❤❤❤❤❤

[@brianeighties4481]

There’s a guy who makes reproduction seat covers and sales the foam. I think Ronald Finger has a link and used him when he restored his fiero. He did a good video series on a 2m4.

[@Ollie__Tabooger]

Push the key release while turning it backwards.

[@CTmoog]

THANK YOU! =) I could n't figure this out! right under my nose as they say...thanks again!

[@davidk6271]

That’s a bummer losing that spoiler. Are they easy to come by?

[@CTmoog]

I know....yes, I should be able to find a replacement. They made over 100k of these in the first year so they are still out there.

[@johnfranklin5277]

Theres a button on the instrument cluster that will open the trunk also. Electric...

[@loutruckmd]

You might have to put it in reverse to get the key out.

[@CTmoog]

There is a release button behind the key. It works perfect now.

[@mikelange6524]

If there is rust the first place to look in the rear inner fender wells behind the liner.

[@scottsavard80]

It's time to call a professional 😂

[@angelicchandler8275]

I've had 7 Fiero's Loved them, but they do have some issues.

[@CTmoog]

what are some of the common issues?

[@GearHeadGeeks]

It may have to be in a certain gear to get the key to the lock position, probably first.

[@campcreekhill8933]

Try pushing the key and unit in and turn back

[@CTmoog]

I guess there is a lock engage button behind the key. I'm going to check today.

[@robertnauss4815]

Clean r up then tear it apart...😮 Stay tuned....lmao

[@donwarling8086]

In my previous comment the word video should read Fiero

[@Moss500.]

I think you got a car with good floors so you dont need to replace them.

[@CTmoog]

score! =)

[@richardoswalt1009]

Maybe you won't have to make a complete and total kit out of this car???😮

[@svs8909]

JUNK RIGHT OUT OF THE FACTORY

[@alexandruduta8102]

[@andremnel9076]

That is how I prefer to work on a car. Clean it first

[@CTmoog]

Yes, It helps big time and it's very satisfying.

[@randy33111]

Get some Tough Stuff. It will come rite off.

[@davecrx2000]

😀go to the fiero store to get parts and acc if u need any tech or info just ask me ive had 10 of those cars

[@CTmoog]

Yes! Please leave your tech tips in the comments. I hear they like to overheat? How do you keep them running cool?

[@davecrx2000]

Keep ur coolant tubes from being bent never jack under the body. All ways keep ur radiator clean and bug free. If u ever put new antifreeze in make u put the front of the car in the air so no air bubbles are trapped. They maybe a air bleeder on the thermostat housing just fill it up and and open the bleeder.on ur headlights under ur hood they should b 2 relays they control ur up and down of ur headlight doors. Pontiac firebird head light doors should be the same. If u wonder why there holes in seat headrest those are speakers.some models had a sub woofer on the passenger side under the dash and console but I think they were on the v6 gt models. If u need parts u can go to the Fiero store hey have everything you need for ur fiero.i wish u were closer to me here in Maine I'd help u with it and I'd have u help me on my 66 beetle need some welding done. If u ever need me for anything got my profile on Facebook. Name David randell my profile pic is a blue beetle

[@edgardorobles9615]

Use tuff stuff for the interior.

[@CTmoog]

Ok, I will pick up some today. Thank you!

[@jeffschrandt6095]

wd detailing om youtube can give you tips on cleaning

[@CTmoog]

Yes, they are awesome! =)

[@lennym1636]

Guess you never heard of brushes for cleaning hu lol...

[@lackodhr.5303]

🤗❤️👍💯

[@CTmoog]

=)

[@joeyi0607]

Are you going to finish this one????

[@CTmoog]

There is a good chance we will have this one back on the road soon! =)

[@campcreekhill8933]

Does he need to?

[@MitchellPetersoncustomdrone]

Ever thought of using a brush??

[@fieroboy_8622]

it's time to clean her up

[@robertwilliams1147]

Try anti bacteria wipes.

[@dudenamedclem]

Is that a 2M4 or 6?

[@davecrx2000]

4

[@davecrx2000]

V6 is only offered in the gt model

[@CORLEONESPORTS97]

go to junkyard do it right, buy the entire interior swap it out

[@CTmoog]

good idea!

[@macstone9719]

If you would wash your car in the driveway here in Germany like this, Police will show up because strictly "verboten". Nobody seems to care in the USA, I see it all the time 😁

[@CTmoog]

that sucks....do you live in the city?

[@macstone9719]

@@CTmoog No, it's to protect the ground water from grease and stuff. You must go to a pro place to wash a car.

[@zetor2K]

​@@CTmoog as far as i know, carwashing in Germany is mostly prohibited. You can wash your car just in the defined spots, like car wash stations (by hand or with a pressure washer, with separated soap head), or gas stations where is a possibility of using a car wash machine. Washing car at home (in your yard) or street in front of your house is forbidden. You can pay a visible amount of money as a fine. I think it is for the environment protection. Waste water can be handled properly in the sewers by the water companies... I am living outside of Germany, but in Europe.

[@YOUDONTKNOWJACK2022]

Würde ich mein Auto in Deutschland auf der Strasse so waschen, wären bis zu 5.000 Euro Strafe fällig ;-)

Dear Reader, Why does Mr. CT never finishes a project? He has the skills, and could even sell the finished cars if he would wish so. But from my point of view he hasn't finished one car he has embarked on. So after a while you start to lose interest, not because he makes bad video's. No his video's are interesting and he knows quit a lot about the cars, but you want to see a project finished, and Mr. CT seems not to reach this point at any of his projects. With Kind Regards, Michel F. van den Brun Dutch viewer

[@dcmflydude6320]

Yes CT is a cool guy that makes cool videos. However, you will probably never see one finished so I just enjoy the videos. Hey CT, I double dog dare you to finish one😊

[@CTmoog]

haha! Hey this could be the one! =)

[@dcmflydude6320]

@@CTmoog hope so, keep at it

[@williamakers7812]

Hey CT! The Passenger seat looks like ultraviolet damage! Bet that was the south side of the car!

[@campcreekhill8933]

Maybe his goal is to just get it running and driving again? Doesn't have to be a concourse rebuild

[@CORLEONESPORTS97]

polish????? sand it repaint it its been outside 30 years polish hell no

[@cabalpronos2632]

And now ..a Fake Ferrari🤔🧐

[@Elfajah]

On mine those back triangle windows would open and when the AC was broke they were life savers lol…I was crying when the pressure washer was hitting them.