New $100 Project Car: 1991 Pontiac Firebird Rescue (Ep.1)

[@jasonpair16]

Your welcome brother glad I was able to hand it to some one that loves it as much as I did

[@FuzzyDiceProjects]

Haha, that's fantastic that you ended up seeing this video so quickly! Really appreciate you offering it to me and I'm very glad to have it to work on and to drive. Would like to talk to you about it again sometime, I'll send you a text message.

[@claywakefield3916]

Cool comment to find!

[@Tylnorton]

You're a true car guy. Sell it to someone that will add some love to it instead of sending it to the junkyards. Good decision!

[@PostalRedneck]

That was very nice of you to do. Thanks for giving the car to someone who appreciates not only a good deal but the item they were so lucky to have received. Good on you sir.

[@jessecuster5877]

Beautiful car hope it gets a great resto

[@juanp7021]

-ok how much you want for it -100 USD -no way -it includes a broom stick -deal

[@fortheloveofnoise]

Once my tip for bringing out someones beer at work was a broom...yes...a broom.

[@jasonk1884]

-did i mention the car is a car?... -SOLD

[@bozedewolf1234]

It has a horn that works! SOLD

[@kevin1seven923]

whusky family guy

[@jasonk1884]

@@kevin1seven923 i knoww😂😂(did i mention the tank is a tank? SOLD)

[@simonhanus387]

Imagine selling your crap car to your neighbor for 100 dollars then the next day you see him drive out of his garage with it looking brand new.

[@hyperhektor7733]

@@userunknown1111 and the pusy ;D

[@xx_6h05t_xx]

Saying: that used to be my car...

[@againsthell1908]

Id be kicking myself

[@officialsentiment.]

Ikr

[@ridewithgw]

Would make me proud if I didn't have the means to do it.

[@jgarcia9700]

Next vid: MY NEIGHBOR WANTS HIS CAR BACK!!

[@willmatthews2121]

Thumbnail would be him trying to Escape his neighbour with a shotgun

[@__________________________4684]

🤣🤣🤣

[@bluepvp900]

This same lame comment is on every repair and fixer up video on YT, I complain because I want to put pressure to make it stop!

[@SpaceGhostPercc]

I know these are jokes but just throwing out the fact that his friend knew what he was going to do with the car before he sold it to him.

[@bluepvp900]

@CarnelJr Faulkner You may be right, but every nice car video I watched for 2 or 3 days had this same comment 'so and so wants their car back'

[@FinnJohnson]

What a steal! A driveable 91 Firebird for $100 is like a dream come true... I'm insanely jealous but at the same time super happy it didn't get scrapped

[@timhanby5662]

FPV Finn I’m jealous too lol, even if you didn’t want to restore it, a quick rip around the track until she died would be cool for $100

[@MatthiasAI]

Always happy to see a gem get saved from the scrapyard... You cant save a hoe, but you sure can save a car.

[@briannotafan3368]

when i was 19 we would buy winter beaters for 50 bucks and put our hotrods to bed for the winter and scrap the beater for gas & beer money in spring

[@briannotafan3368]

i scraped a rusty 70 ss 396 chevell once i mean rusty

[@guhguh22]

Id buy pretty much any drivable car for a 100 Actually i would buy a engineless firebird for a 100

[@seventhdaymusic]

Fuzzy: “Soapy water” ChrisFix: “Soapy wooder”

[@i_Fly36]

Soapy wooder

[@sushislicer3742]

Me: Soapy Wader

[@stemarabellathecat]

9:40 "So we'll take a Dremel with a thin cut off wheel.... So we'll take a Dremel with a thick cut off wheel"

[@1337fraggzb00N]

lel

[@Kajatan78]

Ja das war großartig! Grüße aus Deutschland

[@farthestfromfine]

best lol

[@MNLakesArea1GC]

Curb your Dremel

[@RPMX4]

Love the humour. That was cute.

[@Daehawk]

This made me happy and sad. I met my future wife in 1987 when I was 18 years old. She had a new 1986 Trans_am burgundy color. I asked if I could drive it and 31 years passed with us. We also owned a beautiful arctic white 1985 Trans Am. I miss it. But my wife had a stroke this Dec and died Jan 3 2019. Id trade all in the world for her again. But I have memories. Trans Ams are part of it. She actually picked out the Mustang we own now and have had 8 years.. Or I guess I own alone now :( Ill never get rid of it.

[@FuzzyDiceProjects]

So, so sorry for your loss. Those memories will always be with you, but there is a lot ahead of you and and plenty more memories to be made. The grief will lessen with time, but keep your life with her close to your heart forever.

[@Chuffin_ell]

At a loss for words. I am loosing my wife very slowly. When I read this, I had a new appreciation for our circumstances. Thanks for sharing, my heart truly goes out to you....

[@Chr0m3dD347H]

I feel sad for you bro, keep your chin up though, there will be plenty more trans ams.

[@duretnic]

Your wife sounds like she was an awesome women. You will always have her in your heart.

[@torrilewis526]

She is a bad ass forever

[@squiggle2054]

man id love to have a project car to work on as my first car, nothing like owning a car you fixed yourself

[@tflow628]

I just bought a 2001 xl ranger and I am restoring it. I only cleaned the body and put on new rims and wheels and it looks amazing I’m making a video on it

[@racing_mntage1584]

such a satisfying feeling.

[@uuuhh1564]

@@tflow628 remind me when u post it homie

[@squirtlejim8727]

It brings lots of responsibility, if you want to actually drive your first car you should get a working car. Then invest in a project car as something on the side.

[@squiggle2054]

@@squirtlejim8727 i understand that but considering i cant even drive yet not like i need a fully working car anyway, i can just work on the project car until i get a license and by time its fixed ill have my license, i know not very practical idea but really just need something to do more than anything

[@afinoxi]

That car for 100$ ? *_Why don't I have neighbors like that..._*

[@granitecitygaming4067]

same

[@JK-xz1lt]

Ditto

[@awetastic]

And here I paid $900 for my shitty corolla lol

[@Christophe_L]

Ask yourself if you're the kinda neighbor that others would sell their a car for $100 to!

[@afinoxi]

@@Christophe_L depends on the neighbor I'm dealing with

[@munchkincat8404]

8:15 "It's best to change your oil on a windy day so most of it ends up in your face instead of on the asphalt" love that sarcasm 😂😂👌

[@metalwaves4154]

Asphalt aent cheap # shadetree

[@mexicoolkid]

Every single time I change my oil the wind decides to pick up 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@shironhun]

"Then we'll get it nice and clean, so the spiders have a new smooth surface to lay their eggs on" lmao

[@KB325i]

ShironTHPS yeah i laughed at that too lol

[@therayven3147]

This one and the "Dremel with a thin cutoff wheel and... (Dremel breaks)" had me rollin'...

[@ingridgutierrez2646]

Jajaja that was funny

[@multijaison123]

It was not that funny ... you jobless ass

[@Gyrbae]

You talk about the car so lovingly it's like you got a rescue dog from a shelter and gave it a new, loving home.

[@Jonathan_Doe_]

Gyrbae ‘Murica

[@jacksparrow6218]

I know. Its so fake, and gay.

[@zipy4900]

@Jack Sparrow What??! Lmao

[@jancovanderwesthuizen8070]

@@jacksparrow6218 He's rebuilding a car.. How is that gay?

[@jacksparrow6218]

Janco van der Westhuizen not gay that he's fixing the car. What's gay is the story about how it warms the cockles of his balls cuz it's the same kind of car, except that its totally different as one that his father had.

[@dillyb0612]

This video hit home with me .. the ending part of the video i really resonate with. My father bought an 83 Mustang GT back in the 90's. He loved that car with everything he had. He drove it everyday and would put it through its paces. Somewhere along the way he lost track of the car, he sold it to a friend when times were tough and never saw it again. I grew up around Mustang culture and the cars themselves. He would always talk about his Red and black 83 mustang and how he loved it. A couple of years ago with the VIN number in hand i set out to find it, and I succeeded. last year on January 7th i brought it home, the look on his face when he saw it is something ill never forget. He was shocked to see it after all these years, and happy that it had survived. He didn't want it though, and told me that he wanted me to have it and keep it alive. That's what i intend to do! Keep making these videos man!

[@Captain-Awesome]

Dylan Brown That’s a great Story man!

[@JackF99]

Good story but as a reality check: Mustangs stopped being cool after 1970.

[@Ray-dx2pf]

@@JackF99 Nothing wrong with Foxbodys if you do them right. But yeah they dont compare to earlier models.

[@catsinflames4598]

Oh man that story resonated in my soul. Very good story.

[@romanlupasco7531]

Don't complain about the fox body,the story itself touches the heart,just imagine how happy his dad was :)

[@maccliff2115]

9:41 “So we’ll use a dremmel with with a thin cut off wheel to...So we’ll use a dremmel with a thick cut off shell to remove the stud.” LoL 😂 I know the feeling. My favorite part

[@viburnumwillow4669]

Me: "So what's wrong with the car?". Owner: "Oh, well the head gasket blew, every rod knocks, suspension is shot, rockers are gone, frame has rotted away to nothing, paints bad, starters bad, timing belts broke, radiators broke, windows are stuck, AC dosen't work, driveline is broke, tires are bald and flat, and there is no interior." Me: "Sounds great, I'll take it". Owner: "Oh yeah, the T-top leaks". Me: "Shit, nevermind".

[@steelvenom330]

$5000 firm no trades

[@topkek7003]

@@steelvenom330 dont lowball me i know what i got

[@viburnumwillow4669]

@PoWeR ToKeR 420 Ok yeah.

[@LaterMeansBrick]

Test drives only with cash in hand.

[@lambdafn1776]

@@steelvenom330 Every Craigslist ad..

[@yanpisar]

the 1990's were so weird. The era gave us some of the ugliest and also some of the most beautiful cars

[@CaptainSpalding72]

Nah. Ugliest

[@reido_dorito]

Sal Paradise *[Toyota Supra would like to know your location]*

[@raheelshaik2512]

@@CaptainSpalding72 Bruh have you seen the 993 or the F1? The 500E or the NSX?

[@cIick_bait]

this body style is more of an 80s thing. 82-92

[@alfa5502]

I really don’t like the interiors of 1990s to 2010

[@WebflingerJoe]

"Make sure to do it on a windy day so it blows allover your face" Right there i subbed

[@ioanekoroivuki543]

Same here! This guy is a national treasure!

[@meerakumar5719]

"Make sure to do it on a windy day so it blows allover your face" Right there i subbed

[@shutter-chan]

The broomstick cost 50% of the total price of the car.

[@motordummies1579]

P

[@namelastname4077]

fair price considering the brom stick was in a decent condition

[@hamzah6319]

1967 Chevelle LM7 r/woosh

[@ventgoblin8080]

How about 90%

[@pontiacgrandprix733]

My dads last car was a 65 Pontiac Catalina, that he bought 2 years old from my brother, he loved that car and only lived 2 or 3 mos before passing away suddenly of a heart attack at 48 years old, I was 5 going on 6, but the memories of him and that car, I guess made me a lifelong Pontiac man, I'm 57 years old now, I have a son of my own who's going in 14, and we have a 73 Grand Prix, even though we always have a newbie in the garage, and my wife's car, there's basically always been a Pontiac in the other garage, since I'm 16, in honor of my dad

[@delgade2248]

Pontiac GrandPrix73 strong story, thanks for telling. this did something to me for real. hope the Pontiac will stay in the family blood :)

[@michaelroxbury7084]

I like this guy !! He is honest !! I'm glad I'm not the only one that has to deal with stupid simple problems working on cars. Thank you for keeping it real !!

[@RobPGamerVaper]

I'm blown away $100 can't get you Used Windsheild on that car actually you can't really even find a running 90's car for $100 What a steal

[@RandomPlaceHolderName]

Yeah but no one on the internet ever lies to get more attention. Ever.

[@DFX2KX]

@@RandomPlaceHolderName sad we live in an age where you have to seriously consider that as a possibility. It's rare, but things like this do happen now and again. Some folks knew my folks where dirt poor and had no vehicle to get us kids around. So they just gave us a 93 Suburban. First car I ever drove on a major road. We drove that thing until it fell apart. It had it's issues, but it gave my folks 6 or 7 years of good service before Mom sold it when the transmission finally went.

[@alanwatts8239]

@bruceownsu mr. iownyoutube?

[@nikhilshirke3293]

100$ for firebird is a clear sign of charity

[@thejman1132]

Are we not gonna talk about how the whole mood changed towards the end there. And it was in such a good way. I could listen to this man narrate all day

[@buckykattnj]

End of your video really got me. My family, especially my father, made me into the wrench turner and lifelong GM aficionado I am today. Dad has been gone 15 years now, but I still have his last van and its sacred to me. Your videos have been fantastic and I love seeing a KZbinr into GM products (warts and all) old and new(er), rather than being into JDM, exotics, brand new stuff or over-restored old stuff, as it seems most KZbinrs are.

[@jhuntosgarage]

Agreed!!

[@barterchimera1abrams229]

@@jhuntosgarage same

[@brandon2076]

I started tearing up a little toward the end....such passion, a great monologue...looking forward to seeing everything this car will become.

[@jhuntosgarage]

Same.

[@justinprohm]

😭

[@jimkirk989]

I HEAR YOU, A SONS LOVE FOR HIS FATHER NEVER DIES, IT ONLY GETS STRONGER!!!! I LIKE TO THINK MAYBE HIS FATHER HAD A HAND IN FATE, SENDING HIS SON A MESSAGE FROM HEAVEN, THAT HE IS STILL WATCHING OVER HIM!

[@rachaeldaggs9183]

Me too, makes me think about my Chevy k1500. It's my big project but it's the only truck my grandpa drove around. No matter how much of a pain it is. I won't give up.

[@fetB]

i read the comment before the part and i thought, ye alright. But that was a nice little bit there

[@robertgolden1080]

Cool car. I love the 3rd gen F body. Reliable and so easy to work on. I had a 82 with a V6 in it had it for over 10 years I sold 2 weeks before shipped of to basic training. Flash forward 22 years after I retired from the Army I was lucky enough to find and purchase a 84 Trans Am. The same year I graduated High School. The car is in loving hands and is in want of nothing. I daily because. Well... It can, so it will. I take it to car shows and people love it. Take care of her. It’s great to see another F body back on the road.

[@billyboots3730]

When i was just 4 yrs old, i inherited an 87 trans am GTA off my uncle, it is the only real thing i have to remember him by and it means so much to me, he barely drove it and it still only has 14000kms, they truely are excellent cars.

[@cottageindustry3040]

My first car was a midnight blue, 1987 Firebird that I bought from my friend, Rich Barone in 1996. Right before I bought it, the car had been in a minor fender bender. My friend's Rich's parents were wealthy and a bit snobby. They were embarrassed to have an "ugly old dented Pontiac" parked in front of their McMansion so they bribed their son, offering him two thousand dollars towards a new car if he would be willing to get rid of his beloved 1987 Firebird. My friend knew I was broke and looking to buy my first car, so he offered to sell me his Firebird for just $250!!! I jumped at the deal. I bought the car 3 weeks before I got my Drivers License. Since I couldn't legally drive yet, I needed to have an older friend drive it home for me. My stepdad and I spent many a Saturday afternoon in our driveway fixing up that Firebird with parts from the local auto junkyard. I Absolutely LOVED that car! I drove it almost all the way through college, until it started to have a series of electrical problems. It kept breaking down and I must have changed the alternator at least 5 times before I decided enough was enough. The car had became so unreliable, I decided to trade it in for a very practical Ford Escort Wagon. I'm in my early 40s now, but I have never forgotten that 1987 Firebird that was my first car. My plan is to buy a midnight blue, 1987 Firebird when I retire or whenever I start to go through a midlife crisis! LOL!

[@austinherr5969]

This means a lot, My parents both owned 95' Firebird's and was how my Dad met my Mom so when you said this name means a lot to me I teared up a bit

[@UnknownHabit122]

Man... the feels... its amazing how a car can make you feel such a strong affection. Nostalgia is powerful thing. My father has a Firebird trans am GTA -87 that he bought new. He drove it for a few years during the summers. And I still have fond memories of it, such a cool car. Then locked it away in a barn and there it has been since the day he left it. The car has neglected over the years and it has killed me a bit inside each time I have seen it over the years. I have the same loving attachment as you do to this car, and it really hit me. I really want to bring my dads old super car back to life. Keep up these videos, love it!

[@avennmevhora3595]

If you dont go and fix it、so help me...

[@UnknownHabit122]

Thomas Smith Sadly enough I have tried a bigger portion of my life to persuade him to make some progress. And he is one of those who still belives after 25 years he will come around and finish it. And he won’t sell it because of that reason. But eventually I will inherit the car, when he feels ready to let i go. Just hope it doesn’t take to long...

[@blindsey8234]

87 was the first car I bought...she was already 15 years old. would like to find another.

[@gregbox6017]

Tyrberg, Im restoring an 87 GTA, 5.7 with hardtop. Easy to find parts. You should restore it.

[@blindsey8234]

@@gregbox6017 👍

[@mechguy83]

The memories a car can bring fourth to the front of our minds are soo powerful the make your body tingle, your voice shake and make you tear up a bit ( my pops had 90s Chevy Silverado burgundy with silver paint trim my dream truck), what ever you do with this Pontiac I'm sure you'll make your old man proud. Kinda makes a fella wanna tear up a lil bit when we thinks of our Dads and their car.

[@Western.Confrence]

My dad had a 79 trans am all White, he loved that car so much. I recently got me an 82 firebird that is all white. I feel your connection with your dad and his car with your beautiful car as I can relate to this. It’s something extremely special and the feeling is heart warming and touches the soul.

[@JMc.D]

I have a 96 Mercedes c class that I am slowly restoring and modifying to my liking. My dad had a later model one but I always liked the older style. I know what you mean when you say you feel free to make changes because it’s not the exact car. I spent a long time looking for the exact model and colour he had but I decided it was best to leave the past alone and make my own memories in my car. Hopefully I will have a child soon with my wife and they will look back on my car the same way I remember riding in my dads car. Have fun with this project it has the potential to be really cool. Thanks

[@MrUlfdub]

I recently was hospitalized with heart failure and had to sell my '91. Having owned a '69 in the '80's, it took a while to appreciate the gen III bird. I too was unsure about the nose until I found out that the '91 - '92 was the FIRST stock chassis car to break the 300 MPH barrier at Bonneville. The nose was designed, not only to ease the transition to the Gen Iv Bird, but also to house the fuel cell so gas could flow rearward to the twin turbo engine at that insane speed! I regret letting her go, but , like your dad, I enjoyed driving her to work , school and elsewhere for 10 years. Thanks for sharing, I look forward to watching more of YOUR story as it unfolds.

[@overdriven77]

I love you people who give these kinds of automobiles some attention they deserve!

[@christoffercox2525]

So when I found this video I was amazed on how the firebird looked. I’ve always loved the 90’s style of muscle car. I showed the video to my dad and he likes it. A week later I came home to see my very own 1996 firebird formula ws6 sitting in my garage, it was out next project car. This video honestly gave me so much inspiration for my new car. Thank you ☺️☺️☺️

[@energyboy5696]

You genuinely got me tearing up at the end. My connection to the automotive world began with my dad, so I have some sort of understanding how you feel. I can't wait to see more from this series!

[@richarddavis8170]

I cannot believe I just found this now! I bought a red 1991 firebird about the exact same time you did! Its sat since 1998 under a carport and I`m going through with getting it back running again too.

[@Ziccolumbia]

Did you buy this from Dwight Schrute?

[@jhuntosgarage]

Direct from Schrute Farms Auto Sales. Currently featuring a gently used XTerra. ;) Good one John Z!

[@GeminiWoods]

Identity theft is NOT A JOKE JIM!!!

[@seankeating5005]

@@GeminiWoods Michael!

[@keon5779]

@Clams McGee But it also had Firebird parts and the screaming chicken hood. I don't know what it was originally.

[@edwardmarasco4695]

So glad someone else noticed Dwight’s bird haha

[@cristian6766]

It's a grand sign!!! Keep it, fix it, clean it, replace the interior, make it like new or nearly. It's such a beautiful car!!! Love the channel! God i love the channel!!! All the best!

[@TeddyTheBayer]

I love this guys sense of humor, makes car repair vids more entertaining

[@rueben44]

Yea he actually is funny.

[@Emils2006]

I really like the way you make your videos! It really feels more like a story than just wrecked car rebuilds.

[@bazwillrun]

have to agree, moves along at a great and comfortable pace and narrates it just perfectly and his voice just seems to be so right for narration

[@Emils2006]

But even scientists are still figuring out who are "WE" :D

[@Emilthehun]

@@Emils2006 agreed! Totally different speed then thoes rebuilding channels.

[@deliveryguyrx]

Yes, a nice mellow everyman narration without being all pseudo badass and super technical.

[@htownandi6263]

I totally agree.

[@mercedesclassicswithpierre1753]

well, it starts and runs! project completed!

[@HexlGaming]

and it does little baby burnies..

[@briannotafan3368]

now you can fix it once a week cheaper to buy a new one

[@dacjanfalkowski2812]

I have not much care for cars in general but seeing someone with a passion for restoring one is really nice to watch!

[@michaelbrown2112]

That was my first car! Turned 16 and the rents wouldn't buy me a car. I worked for 6 months, saved every penny. Bought this same car with the T-tops. 1500 hundo. Got it insured and registered. Almost died a lot of times.

[@hetverhaalvandewasbeer]

Fuck me, you could buy this car new at 16 after working for 6 months? I would love to be able to do that. Different times...

[@michaelbrown2112]

@@hetverhaalvandewasbeer No I bought it used for 1500 bucks. Car had so many electrical problems. I had a part-time job scooping ice cream while in high school. I saved every penny. I remember the car insurance was astronomical.

[@user-ld6nv5km8r]

I was 16 when I bought mine for 2950 working at a car wash haha

[@geoboy700]

yeh

[@ford1979truck]

I love seeing people let a car go they know they well never do anything with . Nice to see a car get a second chance in life

[@joycebill820]

Love your story. I was crying about your dad getting that older firebird. I had a 1981 blue with light blue eagles. Had it painted black with gold eagles. Then I purchased a 1991 red SUPER car!!! I still love that car. Because of my job in nursing I had to go places the car would not have gone, so I traded it in on a new 1994 Toyota 4x4 . Thanks for your story and video, brought back good memories!!

sir, you made me cry..

[@flyguille]

Psss.... It sells donations for the project. ;) Nice project.

@@flyguille thanks for the reminder man. way to ruin an emotional moment.

[@RonaldFinger]

Nice! Looking forward for more videos on this! I actually also got a $100 Pontiac a few months back, though mines an 85 Fiero. I even started a video series on restoring it! You were definitely a big inspiration for that :)

[@Tech_481]

Hey I know you lmao

[@parkerwdowiak6202]

I started watching your videos you got me hooked on your Fiero restoration videos nice job 👍 I'm really enjoying them

[@Viper81766]

Fieros were beautiful cars .

[@Tech_481]

@@Viper81766 ya they where I own a 1986 ferrio

[@Viper81766]

@@Tech_481 a friend of mine had a new 86 GT with the V6 and 5 speed and took me down I77 at around 130 mph and she was planted to the asphalt and stable . Can't beat Pontiacs handling abilities .

[@sneakerfreak2002]

You have a really good narration voice and style. Unlike many other youtubers

[@suedbybungie7876]

I grew up with the third gen firebird that was originally owned by my grandpa. Then it moved to my dad. Then it moved to me last year. From my Grandpa to my dad to me. What a connection I have, and I will never get rid of it because of how precious it is to me. I remember riding it with my dad and grandpa as a kid going like "woah" or "wow" because how fast it was. I may have a bigger vision as to what I want to do to make it better, but my goal is to get it running first. The engine is trashed because of a thrown rod, but I can get a better engine to get it running. To me, it will always be the firebird that I rode in, enjoying every single minute riding in that car. The greatest gifts I see in life are objects that signify a precious memory or bond with that connection. My dad's first few cars were Pontiacs, but the firebird is my second car. The first maybe a Ford, but the firebird will be something irreplaceable to me. After the story you told about your father buying a recaro edition trans am, you reminded me of a simple truth, and I thank you for that. Now, I may save a lot to get everything I need to get it back to life, and it may take time, but all that doesn't matter when you know that goal is attainable or reachable. I'm excited to work on it and bring it back from the grave. I can't wait to see what you do to make your third gen firebird better! Cheers!

[@geoffws6]

Wow. I totally relate to you. The Firebird in my profile pics is identical to yours in almost every way with exception to the colors. 1991 Firebird. 305v8 and auto trans. 2:73 rear and T-tops. Mine is black with grey interior. However when I listened to your connection between the car and your Dad, I had to reply. My Firebird was ordered and originally purchased by my Mom brand new from Meadows Motors Pontiac in Manchester Georgia. She ultimately died in 1995 from terminal brain cancer. It was her daily driver to downtown Atlanta and back, every day. After her passing my Dad kept the car for a couple years and then sold it to my (at the time) girlfriend. We married and kept the car a few years and then sold it to some friends of ours because we needed to start saving money. Roughly 10 yrs later, our friends offered to sell the car back to us because it was not needed in their household any longer. We managed to scrape up the funds to purchase it back for the same amount we sold it for. It needed work, just like yours. The engine was replaced at some point with another 305 but it now had a blown head gasket and the valves were stuck. I purchased some Trick Flow 23 aluminum heads for it and got it running again. Since then I swapped it to a carb from the TBI and it has been in my hands since. The 700R4 slips and the rubber seals for the t-tops and doors are shot. All of these are a work in progress for me. Bottom line, the car still needs work but is in great shape compared to most third-gen cars. I commend you for snatching up such a great Firebird. I will be following your progress on the car and if I can help in any way, shoot me a message. Ive done quite a few jobs on mine including fuel pump, power window regulators, the aforementioned heads and carb/intake swap. Good luck with it!

[@FrankMess]

Damn Bro, you got me at the end man, my Dad is gone 10 years this Sunday and I feel your pain. Your Pops is riding shotgun with you always

[@crispcars1648]

I own a 1992 firebird. It’s only a 3.1 V6 BUT I love this car & it’s my favorite body style of the firebird ever! The only thing I want more than mine is the T-top version. It’s an extremely reliable car & a great daily driver. Plus people are always asking about it staring at it & giving me compliments on it!

[@crispcars1648]

I’ve read that it should get about 18mpg city but it being old & needing a tuneup I imagine it’s a little less now. But it does great if I’m not hotrodding it around.

[@crispcars1648]

Derick Smith I do not know what my average mpg actually is. But my I have a 91 mustang GT & a 1995 V10 Dodge Ram & I’ll tell you the firebird gets better mpgs for sure lol. & it is very fun to drive around town you’ll always catch people staring at it at stop lights, the story of how I got mine is much like the guy in this video. I just paid 500$ for mine compared to the his 100$ lol. When I moved into my first apartment I saw it sitting on the side of the road outside the complex & it caught my eye from the second I saw it. I kept my eye on it for about 3months to try & figure out who owned it but it never moved. So one day my neighbors started talking to me & I asked if they knew who’s car it was & sure enough it was theirs. They told me it was it was a v8 but they weren’t 100% sure & that it had been parked for almost 2 years. I asked how much they wanted for it & they said 500$ so I jumped on it. We walked over to it turned it on. It started first try after sitting for nearly two years & it passed smog first try also I gave the 500$ for it on feb 18th 2018 & I daily drive it now

[@crispcars1648]

Derick Smith it’s because most muscle car guys only consider cars from 75 & older as classic muscle cars. At least that’s how it goes in California. & some of the older guys go as far as calling my car ugly. Personally I think this is the best era of firebird mine has this same aero kit as the car in this video. But mine is green & doesn’t have a T-top. I’d definitely recommend buying one if you can find a clean car for a decent price. Most of the ones I see for sale are $1200-3000 for beat down rusted out cars that barely run.

[@TheLionAndTheLamb777]

@Derick Smith Well, you could just change the rear differential gears to a more fuel efficient gear ratio. You will need to get the correct gear for the speedometer as well so that the mileage and speed are correct.

[@JuiceBox22]

Does it pull hoes? 👀

[@jessevongnaraj2276]

I love this so much. I have an 84 el camino that was kept in a garage all its life. My dad had one that he cherished for a long time, and when I got mine, it brought back great memories. But just like your firebird, its just different enough to where it only makes you want to drive it. Great video

[@brendeyn12]

I have an 83 el Camino that was given to me by my grandfather. It isn’t the in the best condition but I love my mullet mobile.

[@jessevongnaraj2276]

brendeyn12 mine has a 305 and a 700r4 It’s solid Fun And great for sloppy tire swinging fun

[@brendeyn12]

Jesse Vongnaraj yes it is, I swapped the 305 for a 350 and it’s on it’s 3rd turbo 350 trans. I’m hard on stuff.

[@jhuntosgarage]

Yeah man!

[@cameronransford9936]

I got my 1991 Pontiac firebird from my grandpa and me and my brother fixed it up it’s in great condition couldn’t be happier

[@SayJack323]

The end of this video was so moving to me because i can fall back on some of the things you were saying, my dad had a 91 camaro rs chevy blue with some beautiful chrome torque thrust wheels. The car was is his everything and defined who he was, his love for cars and especially camaros shed off onto me and they have a deep place in my heart right next to him, when he passed away in 09 i was 8 years old and on the day of the funeral we could get his camaro to start and it seemed as if he took the car to heaven with him and its just been sitting for 10 years now with nothin goin on with it. As the past year has came around and i got my license at 17 i had enough money to buy a 4th 01 camaro that only has 29k miles on it and i jumped right to it, i drove the car for the first few months until winter and now i have big plans for it, and im goin to be using the wheels and steering wheel from my dads car bc i feel like thats what hed love to see from his son. I love my car eith my life and it just brings back all the love and pain i get when i think of my father. RIP Jayson Ryan Sack 4/25/2009

[@KyroYouTube]

SACK MAN Rest In Peace

[@SayJack323]

Kyro KZbin thanks man I appreciate the love

[@senatortrout]

Sorry to hear about your dad. I'm sure he'd be proud of you and love what you're doing

[@THEFlea1991]

I second Bryce's comment Sir. 👍

[@SayJack323]

Flea1991 thankyou brother

[@TheCowgirlNiamh]

I'm all teary eyed now! Great looking car! It was meant to be. Enjoy it! ♥️

[@death_sl4yer]

I love seeing videos like this. I can relate to it. My father, who fell in love with the MKIII (or 1987) Toyota Supra. Ever since he told me the story I fell in love with the Fairlady and the MKIII Supra. It’s become one of my dreams ever since I was about 7, I am now 14 going 15 in a few months and when I start driving I want the MKIII Supra as my first car. I will hold onto that Supra, then I’ll maybe own a Nissan 280zx then give the MKIII Supra to my father as a surprise gift.

[@guusbouwmans5667]

I've watched a lot of car related content, but I've never, NEVER seen somebody vacuum the underside of a car haha.

[@bmtphoenix]

I can definitely understand doing it in that case though. Although it was kinda funny that he then drove it into the yard lol

[@guyfromthemidwest8583]

My uncle had one just like it. I grew up seeing it in his driveway but it didn’t run. As a kid he’d let me go and sit in it. Then one day he sold it and I cried for days 😂 I was like 7 and I was devastated

[@danieldebunker2500]

Man. 90s firebirds might be some of my favorite cars. If I could get one for less than a grand Id but it in a heartbeat. I wish I had neighbors like that 😄

[@ThePlaterHater]

My first car was a 92 firebird in stock faded yellow and I fell in love with it. It ran like crap and needed a new motor but handled beautifully. Sadly blew my brake lines and wrecked it before I could put it away for the winter. So close to starting the swap to a 350 and twin turbo parts I had picked out on Craigslist. Can't wait to see what you do with this one.

[@FuzzyDiceProjects]

So sorry to hear that!

[@hunterjacobson855]

Id love to see the progress you make in the future on your car! Good luck to you!

[@adizzmal]

Runs, has good paint, and the horn works? I knew you were gonna get big and buy these fancy cars non of us can afford.

[@FuzzyDiceProjects]

Well, I was going to keep it a secret, but since everybody already knows I sold out... Power adjust mirrors. And they work.

[@adizzmal]

Hahaha. Well, now you’re just flexing! Thanks for the like and the great content!

[@richardprice7107]

I have to say that your narration was done perfectly...great job!!!

[@rjalsultan9326]

I was never really a big fan of GM. Was mainly a Datsun guy. In fact to this day I still love the 71 240Z... But seeing how you cherish this car so much and how it reminds you of your father's car just warms my heart. My dad is a big fan of British cars. His first car when he moved to the US in fact. Was a 66 Jag 420. I wanted to find one for him but..no luck. Anyways. I hope you make more awesome firebird videos. And I wish you the best of luck

[@matthewmiller5340]

Not usually one to comment, but I just had to since the third-gen Firebird is one of my all-time favorite cars. Not gonna lie, as soon as I saw those iconic third-gen tail-lights peeking out from your garage, I was pretty excited to see what you had planned for it. Needless to say, once I saw that this video had been posted, I immediately clicked on it, and was super happy to hear that this car is going to get fixed up and put back on the road. Similarly to you, my dad also owned a third-gen Firebird: a Bright Red 1989 Formula, with the rare 305/5 speed manual combo, and he thoroughly enjoyed driving it. To this day, he still tells me stories about how it would out-handle his buddy's 5.0 Mustang when they would go for drives together. Unfortunately, he sold the car only a year or so after I was born, in preparation for the move from Texas to Canada back in late 2002. As such, I was not able to have any memories with the car, but I still loved the idea of it nonetheless. Now that I'm 17, I was curious about trying to find out where the car had wound up and if it was still on the road; so I had used the little information that my dad had about it, decoded the VIN myself (the one that his old insurance doc had was wrong) and ran a CarFax report to see what I could find. So far, all I know in terms of current information is that the last time it was registered at a DMV, was back in 2014 in Conroe, TX. Although I have hit a dead-end, (that is, that only law-enforcement and private investigators can use a title number to get the owner's name and phone number,) my ultimate goal is to see if the current owner would be interested in selling it back to my dad, so we could bring it up to Alberta, Canada and re-unite it with him, so we can make new memories with it and fix it up as a project. Anyway, although the goal is a bit far-fetched, I think it is worth pursuing nonetheless so that at least I may be able to hear the journey it has been on after my dad sold it. Great work with the videos, here's to more Firebird content!

[@dwilliam925]

beautiful, this car is my dream car and the fact that you picked it up for 100$ AND it runs is amazing :D

[@TheRattyShop]

I always found it ironic when I found your channel because of you talking about your dads firebird and I had mine with the same body style and front end and I had only had mine for I believe a few months at the time but I enjoy mine so much everyone always says they were the worst of the firebird era but man when I look at mine (even in its Multiple colors) I just see such a cool car with so much potential I honestly love the feel of it love getting in it hitting the gas hearing the v8 rumble and the worry’s disappear so when people say there the junk firebird man it annoys me but finding your channel I always found it cool how much you and your family appreciate them even the so called uncool ones when I saw you got one in the last video I wasn’t even surprised hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoy mine man (by the way if your wondering mines and 1986)

[@TheProchargedmopar]

Sweet project for those of that grew up in the 80’s and were around when they were new cars.

[@bronsonkelly651]

I don’t know how your video came up on my feed after a year of posting, but after the whole video I can say I’m subscribing and that I love the idea of getting a car for so cheap. Your story telling and love you tie to the car makes me want to get one myself. You inspire me👌🏽

[@GeminiWoods]

Kinda how I am with my Bronco... Pretty much the only thing I have left to remember him by, the good and the bad.

[@thetruejay20]

Part 2, part 2, part 2!!!

[@IROC-ROB]

The 91-92 Firebirds have definitely grew on me in the past years and now I would say it’s my favorite looking one out of the 3rd Gens

[@MrToph]

Wow. I rarely comment on here, but this was a very well put together video and your style of describing what you're doing along with adding some humor in there as well was great. Love how you explained your connections with your father in the end. You got a new subscriber here!

[@Patty__007]

The only channel that I have notifications on. Never clicked on a video so fast

[@zonko8293]

Next vid: I bought my neighbours house for 100$

[@zodiakjames9661]

*with broomstick...*

[@darkskull5790]

I bought my neighbour for 57$ tax included.

[@MrDigztheswagking]

😂😂

[@alizardtookmyvirginity6960]

He straight pipes it

[@loseratlas6618]

I love your profile pic

[@louiegoons7765]

I'm from ex Yugoslavia Macedonia and this was my dream car I had posters in my room wall , this was a supercar not Ferrari or lambo btw still my favorite car

[@evanhooper1]

I absolutely adore 3rd gen Firebirds and Camaros. I've had a total of 4 F-bodies in my life time and I'm only 19. I currently have an 1986 Trans Am that I'm motor swapping and converting it from an automatic to a manual transmission. I have a few old videos on my channel too. I'm going to love this project car series.

[@sergeantspeed5941]

Hopefully you're not putting in a t5. They love to go bang. I'm looking to pull mine out for a t56

[@evanhooper1]

@@sergeantspeed5941 I got the T5 for free, and it's a World Class model that's been rebuilt. Also new clutch. So hopefully it won't go boom boom immediately.

[@sergeantspeed5941]

@@evanhooper1 I also have the WC model. Unfortunately, rebuilds are not any better, the issue is the aluminum casing around the input shaft weakens, allowing play between the input and counter shafts. With the bearing out of round typically, means they also love to leak fluid, making the t5 live usually an even shorter life. My 92 has a cammed 350. The t5 is still alive after 3 years of occasional use, but there's definitely noticeable play in the input shaft. Since it was free and rebuilt, I'd sell it. You could fetch a decent chunk especially if it was from a v8 model since they're getting harder to find, and save up for the t56 and do the swap 1 time. Unless you plan on babying yours, they're fine typically at stock power and when you don't powershift or burnout all the time.

[@evanhooper1]

@@sergeantspeed5941 Thanks for the advice. Unfortunately, I already have the engine and transmission in the car and it's almost ready. If it blows, I'll definitely invest in a T56. But as a college student, the T5 was the lucky option being free. (I would have kept it automatic if I didn't get it for free). Luckily my motor is pretty mild (roughly 300-310 crank hp), so I hope it'll last if I granny shift it at like 5500 rpm when playing around.

[@V8AmericanMuscleCar]

I have T5 in my Trans Am and it does not want to die. It’s not that I don’t try. LOL

[@wordenentertainment1997]

Amazing story on your love for the Pontiac Firebird buddy. I grew up the same way as my Dad did own a black and gold 1982 Trans Am in the early 90's but sold it long before I was born. My love started when I was five years old when my parents showed me Smokey and the Bandit for the first time and I knew that one day I was going to get black and gold Bandit Trans Am. My Dad bought a 1980 grey Trans Am a few years ago and we love it. I am fortunately proud to say that I am now the owner of a 1979 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Y84 Special Edition Bandit. My car is 1 of 1,107 made in 79 as it is a 400 4-speed car and I am the 2nd owner as it was bought new by my Grandparents' neighbor in January, 1979. Sadly she passed away and her son offered me the car and everything for it including the #'s matching Pontiac 400 V8, all at a price I couldn't refuse. Mine is a project and your videos will definitely help me make good progress. I really love your 78 Firebird and adore your 91 Firebird. I was in love with these cars since childhood and I always will. Love your Firebirds buddy!

[@BurgundyBurnouts]

Hell yeah! Firebirds!

[@anthonycach4301]

70s was best

[@ronaldjensen8614]

Get that Chevrolet junk out of there and put a real poncho in there. Then you have something.

[@anthonycach4301]

@@ronaldjensen8614 what the 455ho will kill the 454ci

[@gregwilliams3144]

I had a 88 Formula 350 I loved it and miss it

[@CaptainFALKEN]

'67-'81 was the best. '67-'73 was the very best

[@DreamKeeper.]

Amazing car. I’ve worked on a 99 and it was great. I’ve always wanted to own a car like this but I’d want to get a manual. Automatics are nice but nothing beats the feeling of putting the project car into first and driving it off the driveway for the first time in a while.

[@armasplaygrounds6355]

I know it's not the '82 Trans Am, but it sure as hell looks a lot like it, and I love that design. Beautiful car, and in great shape

[@777warhero]

You should get a steel building put up on your property to store some more project cars or the ones you have.

[@ЭдуардАндреев-в5р]

100 f***ing dollars! I live in russia and here you cant buy even an old lada(russian car). And you must know - lada is much worse than pontiac! They are like earth and sky! But in my country i can watch this video and get a satisfaction, this pontiac is amazing! Sorry if i wrote this with some mistakes

[@stewieroided3437]

@David Reith Im swedish (sori fur bed inglis)

[@markonmotoring]

I fully understand your connection to this vehicle as I too bought a car that was very close to the spec of one my father owned. It's a very special feeling to get behind the wheel of a type of car that hold so many memories. We don't get very many US cars here in the UK but there are some that are iconic from TV and Movies. I'd love a Firebird or even a Fiero which may be controversial but we are used to smaller cars over here.

[@MrGuitarguyadam]

Run a half can of sea foam in the oil and drive around for a couple days then change the oil. Do this a second time time with the other half. The third time put some better oil in there and a better filter. Change your pvc valve because their cheap and easy to do and often overlooked. Change that little hose going from the pvc valve to the throttle body too if it’s worn. Should quiet that thing down under the hood significantly

[@will707]

MrGuitarguyadam PCV*

[@kNasty_]

Man, I've got a 1991 camaro RS with the 3.1 engine. I bought that thing back in 2009 I think as my first car for $1400, and sure as hell got my moneys worth out of it. It's been sitting for around 5 years now. I need to put a set of headgaskets in it, since it spat them out last time I started it, about 8 months ago. Got the parts and started work, but got hung up on some emissions stuff that I couldn't get out. I'll be following this project and hopefully it'll get me inspired to go out there in the mud and gravel to work on my car again this spring.

[@l337pwnage]

The 6 popper is just the starter motor to get you home. You're supposed to pull that and drop in a tree fiddy.

[@Abn125cg]

I don’t know the first thing about cars I’m still a teen but I love watching these old cars from the 80s-90s I just appreciate old cars and how they look

[@probiegamer7539]

I'm jealous! What a beautiful car! I actually have a 1991 Formula but it has an 89 bumper on it, I've had it since 2007 but never really got to enjoy it, needed so much work and I run out of funds every time without finishing it and it ends up sitting and I lose all my progress all over again. Hopefully this year I will work on it my self learning on the way instead of dumping cash on garages not knowing if they're doing things right or just ripping me off.

[@RojerLockless]

The dremel breaking wheel made me laugh so hard I "smashed that like button"

[@finbah5706]

This is a super video playlist. I just bought an 1986 IROC. Pretty much all original in the exact same condition and issues as you're going through. I cant wait to watch the rest of the video/s. Gives me some good bullett points to begin and order. thanks!!!

[@julieb3996]

Finding and fixing an old car is hard work, and rewarding. I have two 92's right now and they sometimes don't get respect from classic car shows. But I can't get gas anywhere now and not get comments from someone who still wishes they had theirs

[@roadweary5252]

The tech info, the sarcasm and the incredible personal story at the end. You got a new sub my friend

[@donovanperry2689]

I've had my 94 Firebird for about a year now, and being about 25 years old, the car is still practically brand new. I've only had to replace the tires and the water pump on it so far, and I got it with 68k miles. Not to mention it's got some good torque for a 3.4 v6, I've made so many mustang drivers mad after racing them and even a couple corvettes and chargers too surprisingly

[@bborkzilla]

I love those throttle body injection electronics. About as simple as you can get with an ECU.

[@supersportrsz28]

Wow, would love to find a project like that. great deal!!

[@michaelb.42112]

I'm glad I found this channel. It's enjoyable and makes me feel good.

[@danthemowermedic4444]

Well that was touching man. Made me she'd s tear because my dad used to have the same car as your dad's. They were in an accident a few weeks before I was born in it. Thankfully me and my mom were okay. That's all that I'd say but. Definitely this was touching.