Redline Restoration : Custom Firebird

[@astrogoodvibes6164]

Tanks for the ad brudda. Id like to sea some of the subs artwork on yr sight aswell if yr up for it. Lets sea, that windex is so pyure.....Veronica and me cried. The whirled just got a little greater. RockitRod

[@DiecastResurrection]

I pinned this at the top so everyone can spam you RockitRod hahah. You're welcome!!

[@ericmcginnis2097]

Firebird looks great! I know up super close you might see some sort of defect but in this vidio it looked fantastic. Also this car is how old? It looks great my friend! Thanks for sharing and I like so many others welcome more restoration vidios!

[@astrogoodvibes6164]

@@myavo Big Daddy Ed Roth and Ed Newton were serious influences in my life too. Such iconic toonie giants, cheers mate and tanks for the cool comment.

[@jonathancroft828]

Awesome as always and great art too ♥️

[@MaxiSkaTaxi]

Is there anyway to contact you?

[@David-q3n3o]

Very cool pictures and car

[@wayneridge5835]

I knew there was another reason why I like your videos....You are the Bob Ross of this stuff....Happy little trees😄

[@JamesKautz]

I don't know if my favorite thing about your videos is your craftsmanship or your commentary. Actually it's I do... it's your commentary. Keep being you.

[@DiecastResurrection]

Thanks James!

[@50goingon15]

Just came back to this video and WOW! You have really changed things up from when this was made. Interesting to compare your older vids against the current stuff.

[@wallyworld2174]

Kip i'm so glad you quit cage fighting and found something you are very gifted at. Love these concourse worthy restorations. Tell Lafawnda hi for me, Rico

[@pops55650]

That subscriber artwork.. you are right, he is amazing. I am glad someone is continuing that hot rod rat fink art style my dad and I remember so well

[@garyjust.johnson1436]

I am glad i found your youtube channel! It makes me happy to watch you restore these old cars! I am very sad to say that i had to sell all of my diecast cars in 2020 when i lost my job due to the pandemic and government forced lock downs. Keep on keepin on!

[@diecastcollector3034]

I picked blue for the vette and was disappointed blue didn't get picked but now its out of my system. That fire bird looks awesome in windex blue, good work and don't stop the humor. This video was a great start to my day. Thanks

[@valborchardt3596]

Thanks again from South Africa 🇿🇦 great firebird, love the color, take care

[@DiecastResurrection]

Thanks Val :)

[@Outlawstar79]

7.8 K!!! The art is killer and that blue is swwweeeet! sounds like the time you off from work is going to be the greatest week of our lives...we shall survive the Gauntlet!

[@DiecastResurrection]

We will see if I can produce all the goods! Upload times will be all over the place though ;/

[@Outlawstar79]

Come onnnn you got this man, we believe in you!...we shall await your presentations.

[@garyslentzii2796]

I absolutely love the "Nitty Gritty Kitty" Cougar logo, very gifted artist, l would make a huge sign in my man cave, super cool. My 68 Cougar was my favorite car l ever had, sequential tail lights were awesome.

[@dixonmcklacker6210]

What a great build. I'm amazed how it turned out. And entertainment + as always. Thanks.

[@StinkyPeteThePirate]

That looks mighty sweet Mr Die-cast! 🧁

[@DiecastResurrection]

Thanks Stinky Pete! lol

[@seanrobison1782]

Awesome Firechicken!!!

[@honeybreme5479]

Really beautiful, that windex blue is really sharp.

[@mach1mustang1971]

one of the best looking ones I've seen. simple and classic.

[@awoodworker]

One of the best ones yet. Looks great.

[@towerblock2]

Loving that windex blue, came out super sweet👍Another video where your sense of humour shines. Always have fun watching, looking forward to the next Redline. Thanks for sharing 😊

[@DiecastResurrection]

My pleasure Gary thanks for watching bud!

[@krazy4baja]

Looks really nice. Love that colour

[@elmac7981]

I love your videos, you have talent as you repair something that seems like it will never be repaired I like your videos a lot

[@Warex06]

The ultimate virgin hobby: fiddling with the hot wheels the kids wouldn’t want to play with anymore. Great craftsmanship, attention to detail and patience though 👍

[@robertsimmons3336]

Love that color!!

[@boerharms2209]

the old Firebird is a great casting! One of the best redlines in my opinion.. you put it back to the way it should.. awesome resto, love the color!

[@elogahlijan485]

Another brilliant and motivational video, I’m gonna start doing this to my cars!

[@wickedracing66]

I was high while watching this and I relieved I watch you're videos everytime I'm high cuz how good you do and how you actually take you're time just relaxes me lol You're Amazing

[@DiecastResurrection]

I'ma mess with you on an up-comming video :D

[@wendyt23]

Another awesome build, love it.

[@turbolivesinmyheart6328]

If you notice on Hot Wheels "wheels", they taper off towards the outside of the wheel. Toward the inside of the wheel is a small "bead-like" feature that is the only part that touches the track. That gave the cars so much of their speed, for less friction going down the track.

[@pimpmydiecastsdiecastandto3176]

correct and simple science the less area that touches the track equals less drag and friction equals more speed ,,, the rears are wide because they drive and put power down so that's beneficial .. note that on jet powered cars for land speed records all wheels are super skinny and often not rubber but solid metal to get rid of the drag of pneumatic rubber tyres........on hotwheels cars they'd have been faster with skinnys all round as no drive went through the wheels but they stayed true to the real cars of the day

[@jeffkrug5541]

Awesome color its squeeky clean love it. Hope Timmy finds his dentures!

[@patrickhaag]

Paint a little happy little tree over here. Laughing my head off literally. Brilliant.

[@PeteBeardsley]

Looking mighty fine sir! That pimp white interior looks ORSUM against the Windex blue. Nom nom!

[@paulwood3131]

Great video. I like seeing your cars come back to life. Yes Rod does some great work also. Keep up the good work guys.

[@davemuckeye1516]

"Battle scars"... apt definition for well-loved toys...

[@GSWeb8]

That is gorgeous....really nice.

[@0dennis0]

I love watching what you do man, Thank you for the content

[@rasainsbury]

Love your work! Your commentary is the best. Reminds me of Bill Murray in Caddyshack. So I got that going for me, which Is nice

[@MrVolvobloke]

Beautiful colour ! Love the commentary, always makes me smile.

[@yavrielsechelle7431]

Heck yeah, that windex blue looks awesome!

[@SuperHeliboy]

That build reminded me why I like HotWheels so much. I clearly remember playing with them in the 60's and thought to myself that the adults that built this really understood the kid that plays with them. Love the mild to wild custom cars and the working suspension. The jewel like colors of the Spectra is the cherry on top.

[@kenwinston2245]

Enjoying your fun shows thanks 😃 about the skinny front wheels . . . Speaking as a fellow who was delighted to see the birth of these toys as a 5 yr. old could be, hot rods, dragsters etc of the era, HAD to have skinnys up front and huge slicks in back, unrealistic and impractical or not, they just had to, to be cool. Conditioned by the artwork of the day like Ed Roth etc. Maybe, but they knew what we wanted, and they really satisfied, nothing else like them. As fun as the older matchbox cars were, these were loved and coveted big time.

[@diecast164andmore9]

Super nice!! Looks just like new.👍👍

[@kodyandanniewilson1732]

Oh I love the blue so much keep up the videos👍🏻👍🏻

[@dapperdadstories8048]

I’m pretty much here for the commentary 🤣 love your stuff!!!

[@PacManDreaming]

That blue looks great! Another amazing restoration!

[@johnathandennison9933]

Your are the bob Ross of hot wheels, love your work

[@97mustang]

Love the windex Blue ! And the Art is Amazing !!! Love the you tube pages Art ! Its perfect !!

[@pauly7218]

I get excited when I see you've uploaded a new video. You one of the few KZbin guys where I love the narration - It's the best part! I can hear you having fun. Keep it up!

[@DiecastResurrection]

Thanks Pauly! I make videos for guys like you my friend, thanks for the comment!

[@ronec2092]

Looks great thanks for showing.

[@jazz5767]

Enjoy your time off. Meanwhile, I look forward to more fun and learning. You, Marty Matchbox Makeovers and Baremetal are my top 3.

[@Derpderpdrrp]

Yeah timmy, hush them gums, he'll get to it when he's damn well good and ready

[@danielb7660]

This is a sweet resto job.

[@twoblacklabs904]

Another fantastic Redline restoration. From what you started with, the end result is a night and day difference. And RockitRod’s art is just up my alley...I collect Ed “Big Daddy” Roth art lithos and posters, t-shirts and anything Rat Fink...great stuff, as I am a child of that era, and vintage Hot Wheels when they were the hottest new toys to carry around and have a few in my lunchbox at school....Anyway, thanks for the video series...I’m always looking forward to the next one....

[@donaldswink6259]

Two Black Labs, yah, I was a child when hotwheels came out, I really liked the heavyweights. Still have some old redlines in our basement.

[@ArtDeranged]

Awesome video once again.. fab restoration, that Blue is a stunner!

[@deweyg5377]

Great vids man! I always feel like I’m watching videos done by father Guido Sarducci doing Carl the Caddyshack groundskeeper impressions. Absolutely enjoyable. The work is amazing too. Keep doing what you’re doing.

[@wallaroo1295]

I really like that color!

[@Duke_Togo_G13]

I love that color! Great channel!

[@asmith515151]

Another gorgeous transformation. Keep up the good work, your videos are great.

[@scwaty180]

New subscriber, Great video, a lot of memories from childhood days with these restorations. Love the commentary too.

[@joefav76]

Nice! Always a pleasure - thanks

[@tonyneises5195]

Sweet ride. Love your videos.👍👍👍

[@tuxpowerpc]

Wow! You know, although your newer at this you definitely have a knack for it. I must say I think you, baremetalhw , and Marty's Matchbox Makeovers are the top three at this sort of hobby. Thanks for another great one!

[@strivingx67]

Great Artwork from Rod! Another good video!

[@drstrangefart]

I'd love to see a Spectraflame orange on the other Firebird. That should look SWEET.

[@A100-y2c]

This is a very late reply, sorry, but my brother owns an original Light-My-Firebird in its original light bronze color -- which I think may be considered the spectraflame orange. White/cream interior, no. 7 stickers on the doors. You're probably aware that it's the Spoilers version of the Custom Firebird.

[@bigd572]

I swear you're as high as I am when you do one of these videos. Your sound effects and voices tripped me out lol love your videos.

[@DiecastResurrection]

AAhhh that's funny, been getting a few comments like yours recently. Thanks for watching, I'll try keep it entertaining for ya!

[@elpepeneto]

Great video and great art, keep it up!!

[@Delenter]

I like that color, looks nice. A lighter blue would have also looked really nice I think.

[@ironhorsecustom]

Increíbles tus trabajos Felicidades....

[@DustinEugeniogravion7171]

I randomly found your channel and I love it! Your commentary is great and your craftsmanship is amazing!!!

[@SC-mq1eh]

One of my fave castings! 👊fistbump for going windex blue man! That shade of blue reminds me of my old chevelle!! And I only ever got mud butt from drinking keg Budweiser!!

[@SC-mq1eh]

The black gloves on you end art Kills!!!!

[@DiecastResurrection]

Hahah riight?? Yea hangover mud butt is the worst kind ;/

[@SBSRIVERA]

Awesome job on the car

[@johnblackburn7673]

Great job and like the colour. Mud butt lol Look forward to watching more. Jack

[@mercoid]

Looks great.

[@turbolivesinmyheart6328]

Is it an educational video on restoring a car, or just simply pure entertainment.

[@DiecastResurrection]

That's a coin toss my man, I just kinda work on things, speak whatever craziness goes through my mind and this mess is whats left!

[@DEmma1972]

Loving the vids. Its like Bob Ross meets Bruce from family guy. So relaxing.

[@Nero62CustomDiecast]

Excellent video, the firebird looks awesome! Great job!! The artwork from Rocket Rod is amazing, I would love to have him do some artwork for me.

[@mikeypops73]

Cam lope sounds sweet!

[@danielaguero3766]

Just found your channel nice work always nice to see these old toys being resurrected whether original or custom👍

[@DiecastResurrection]

Thanks Daniel, welcome brother!

[@normandegeorge6526]

Looks great!

[@jonathandeere6232]

Sweet car! Really like Rod’s art work for you! Keep up the vids!

[@themole9898]

Worth the wait! That Windex Blue is Awesome! Oh and Mud Butt is nothing to joke about.. As I currently suffer from Mud Butt.

[@DiecastResurrection]

Ate to many ribs huh? Yup i've been there bud

[@themole9898]

@@DiecastResurrection Actually it was Smoked Brisket LOL

[@mikeh1422]

From what I’ve saw, you do the best work of anyone doing this. Great job and very entertaining!

[@DiecastResurrection]

Thanks brother!

[@bobbydixon257]

Beautiful car👍👏

[@satinwarship]

I’d legit paint every car this color this is my favorite color made

[@BadChizzle]

Good stuff! Thanks for the fun.

[@charliejames1981]

Loved the video ...Keep up the awesome work..

[@dawndopke9544]

To answer the width of the tire question ,,, from our older diecast lovers ....i think because we all liked big wide tires in the rear an skinny smaller in front because ,, i personally loved the look of it gave our old mucle cars

[@chrisrenick8876]

Too funny!! Great looking car, great video

[@robertshemory5094]

Nice work on car.👍

[@ralphreinhardt6020]

Dude you do good/great work! Totally dig your sense of humor. Your into good corn, can't go wrong with corn.

[@TubeYouViewer12099]

Now that was cool!

[@RJDCR]

kool , all time classic favorite

[@RJDCR]

,,,yes , Superkool art @ the end....Cougar Kitty looks great

[@RynoDBones]

Best commentary yet.

[@DiecastResurrection]

I have a good joke planned for tomorrow.. make sure you are drinking fluids so you spit everywhere bud!

[@NitrousDiecast]

Looks good!

[@Dirks_NUMA_Files]

Bravo, well done

[@michaeltaylor8835]

Very relaxing

[@markwise9868]

Skinny fronts are for less rolling resistance in the drag racing world.

[@nmcg2587]

That's a really nice resto. I'd like to see straighter lines on the tail lights but not sure how to do it well - maybe a bit of pin-striping? I like your vids and can see steady improvements in the quality of your work.

[@PhoenixRCCrawler]

I nearly laughed my self off my chair at “ mud butt”. Lol

[@DiecastResurrection]

Hahah That is a good reaction!

[@steveminch8223]

You sound like a dentist working on someone's mouth :-)

[@spockfusenet]

I like it !