Simple Steps for a Great Rear End | 1985 Pontiac Fiero 2M4 Revival - Part 13

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[@RonaldFinger]

Merry Christmas, everyone! In the spirit of the season, all merch of mine is going to be 15% off until New Years Day. The coupon code is "SMUDGE" because of the freaking smudge on the lens that is prevalent throughout this video that I didn't notice until editing started. Unfortunately, my Patreon is still full price at $1, but my Instagram (@fingerprintsworkshop) is free to follow.

[@playerzoma]

i love your canel! but i am worried when you finish...please build another fiero. greetings from germany. :)

[@DjDestinyChicago]

You’re doing an amazing job on this car. Makes me want to get a Fiero lol but in Chicago, they’re probably all rotted out.

[@JonasE-l7q]

Why is this whole video so extremely funny hahaha "...well you can just shut your fu..." Ps: also greetings from germany :)

[@happyflygon8096]

Love this series. I just wish I had bought a car worth restoring as thoroughly as this Fiero, lol. I bought a 95 Z34... Not my proudest moment or best decision...

[@JonasE-l7q]

@@happyflygon8096 these things come with some cool engines tho! which one does yours have? i recently bought a bmw e30 and i will start restoring it in spring :)

[@hebn.]

This series makes me wanna restore a fiero just for the sole reason that there's a comprehensive guide to almost every part on this car I could follow

[@thejunkman]

This series gives me the warn fuzzies as I restored several Fieros back in the late 90s without the internet. I remember all those challenges.

[@Live-Life-Freely]

Do it! Seriously, do it! You'll make the time, you'll enjoy it and you can start a YT channel with that alone. I'll be your first sub. Oops, too late I'm already your first sub.

[@wyattglen1]

DO A FIAT X/1-9 or a TRIUMPH TR7!!!

[@mexicanspec]

@@thejunkman Why did you need to "restore" a car that was less than 10 years old?

[@arthurspontiacfieroblog]

That's what happened to me, now I've got a POS Fiero and I started a KZbin channel with no content, yet. :p

[@RealVladCrapula]

"This is not going to be a full restoration" *Fully restores Fiero*

[@itsmejayfree]

I’ve been thinking the same thing

[@sammarley347]

Yes! Indeed

[@yeaaaaaaaaaaahff]

I mean that's better than just having a faded and worn out looking car, also it does look quite nice so it isn't really a bad thing

[@RealVladCrapula]

@@yeaaaaaaaaaaahff Well of course. Also means more Fiero videos!

[@bigbodyrydagarage5488]

The "Might As Wells" will not allow such sentiments to prevail 🤣🤣🤣

[@mikeromero3694]

Never discourage anyone who continually makes progress, no matter how slow.

[@paulholmes1181]

unless they work for you and are on the clock.... then hurry the fuck up haha

[@BaliceSpotting]

Unless it's Mazda RX-5 project by Aaron Cake which I followed for three years, and gave up 😀

[@onefastslimjim]

Rob Dahm's Ahura RX7. Wait was so worth it though lol

[@brandonperry3293]

takes time to o the job right!

[@paulholmes1181]

@@brandonperry3293 should've taken some more time to spell check that one.. haha

[@sammarley347]

The combination of cut off curses, scripted story, and a classic '80s soundtrack sprinkled in makes this series one in a million. I'm so glad I've been a part of it since episode 3

[@WhereverHugo]

One of the many things I love about this channel is that he isn't afraid to show his mistakes, and I really appreciate that. It shows that nobody is perfect and that it is okay to make mistakes.

[@killersleeve382]

-.- no one gunna talk about mr. finger and his loose hole joke? Just me? I see you mr finger

[@briandurning7789]

You forgot about the lenses making his rear end look great.

[@AerinRavage]

I just got to that point... Is working on cars a cause of double entendres? Most of the car-tubers I watch throw in some form of these jokes!

[@killersleeve382]

@@briandurning7789 lol i commented before i got there. i figured that was why he put the lenses and his rear end in the thumbnail

[@troykruse5161]

I came to comment section as soon as I heard it to see if I was the only one that got it 🤣🤣

[@jimmywait74]

@@briandurning7789 It's kinda skinny, but it looks good to me

[@Falney]

"another loose hole needing something large and stiff" Ronald Finger 2020.

[@joelgraba1077]

28:34 lmao

[@cam32112]

At 3:46 I thought "My wife & I wish you 2 all the best" & right at 28:38 into video I spit beer on my monitor laughing!

[@geozia]

“Another example of a loose hole needing to be paired with something large and stiff”. I salute your humor sir. You cracked me up with that one.

[@rdanyomarrechtify]

I was wondering if anyone else caught this

[@gxdjoeybaby07]

i thought that's what i heard! LOL

[@39PSIOnTheDaily]

“Don’t be so unrealistic and demanding, Steven.” *HE KNOWS WHO I AM.*

[@ptownalex5631]

Chill bud

[@39PSIOnTheDaily]

@@ptownalex5631 It’s a joke, fam.

[@stevenchisari9564]

He got me,

[@SonicBoone56]

He said my name in a previous video which was kinda creepy lol

[@thegreattwoeight5456]

“Well you can just shut your f....” -Ronald hahahahahahahahahahahaha 😂🤣 MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

[@leslier313]

This was so funny! I loved it!

[@EmberOfYourFaith]

I had to pause the video i was laughing so hard

[@jbenedet]

I rewound it & played it several times! It's little touches like this that MAKES your videos for me, Mr. Finger. Here's your solution, though: take whatever lock is easiest to remove now, and have a locksmith make it/them match the other lock, so all is singular again. (locksmiths are GREAT!)

[@macgroober1396]

for those wanting a laugh, scene starts @12:39

[@LS-cy7zy]

This was one of the highlights...

[@ElectoneGuy]

"GM can be dumb sometimes". Understatement of the century...

[@pauljs75]

It's like a dollar here or there, and then you get squeaks and rattles or in a worse case a rather cheap part costs the whole engine. If it weren't for their cost-cutting they could have good quality.

[@lukeb5657]

Nicely done! Also, great shout out for BOM and Nik Blackhurst... We can't all be fabricating savants. ;)

[@RonaldFinger]

Not yet, at least! I’ll get there... one day haha

[@whollymindless]

Episode 23: Fiero goes autocrossing.

[@JerryDLTN]

@@RonaldFinger I'm glad you mentioned/suggested BOM...I went back and binge watched all their videos

[@WickedMuis]

"I just remember this has to go in first." "CLASSIC." I feel this is a theme throughout the entire build :D Looking forward to the next episode!

[@rd3914]

I might shed a tear when this is over. A manly tear.

[@EFFEZE]

It's OK, Roland fingers himself

[@davidp2888]

I was just about to get up and start doing stuff. Stuff will wait 41 minutes.

[@kjolm4864]

same here but I use 1.5 times speed on videos like this :D

[@manmadeartists]

You are not alone ✌🏻😌

[@LittleMikeStarCraft]

It is refreshing that he shows the fudge ups... you can definitley feel his frustration.

[@chrisvandecar4676]

Especially in the last video when he put the hole in the headliner

[@RCAvhstape]

He doesn't sugar coat how frustrating and time consuming a project like this can be, which is part of why I like it. He has way more patience than I do, too.

[@Garageless]

Good job fixing the hole with something large and stiff!

[@CrispThegamer]

This guy's attention to detail is unreal

[@leonardfairground5937]

Loved the tip-of-the-hat to the Project Binky boys here in the Uk.

[@muskokamike127]

"don't want to toot my own horn" Toot away Ronald, freaking awesome job!

[@zeitgeist57]

1:42 The new theme song for 80% of my life's activities.

[@Tuckerclan]

I have never enjoyed watching anything more than I do watching you rebuild this car. When you are finished, I'm going to watch it all over again. Your sense of humor and the fact that you emphasize your mistakes are the number one reason your videos are so good. Take care and stay safe, my friend. Happy Holidays, too.

[@adrianmiller4020]

I've adored these cars for years and want one so badly. And watching you over these past couple years, and yes I have been here since the very first episode, I have grown to appreciate them even more. I hope to one day be able to do what you have done with this car. You bet im sticking around long after this car is finished, because you're not just a fiero restorer, you're God damned amazing artist with a wonderful personality. Keep it kickin' dude. 😁😎

[@markh9675]

I vividly recall seeing a Fiero in my small town. I was doing my paper route, 14-15 years old (so, around 1985) - and I was floored! A Ferrari? Nope, it was a Fiero. Later, in high school, I worked at a dealership washing cars in the summer. I was working to buy my first car. A Fiero came in for sale. I was in love...until the salesmen told me to stay away. That was in 1991, and they told me they were junk. I ended up getting a 1986 Honda CRX (one of the best cars I've ever owned).

[@frigglebiscuit7484]

same. i want one too. there is a early 90s(93/94?) pontiac grand prix se with the mclaren package(not the actual mclaren, just the body kit look) that has been abandoned on a property since i was born.

[@joannaatkins822]

The sexual innuendo in this video was plentiful, I approve

[@Mike_Martian]

It's getting real. You're actually going to have a Fiero that you restored, and I can't imagine that feeling.

[@Remaggib]

I can't believe I spent another 40 minutes watching a KZbin video. And honestly, enjoying almost all of it. The part I didn't enjoy is just because of my preference, and doesn't matter because they're not my videos and I don't pay to watch them so I don't get a voice there which is fine. I really appreciate how throughout this series you've showed your mistakes, and talked about those you haven't shown. I can't wait to see it completed, and wish you many happy years driving it. I would say it's motivated me to restore my car, but what you can do in a day would take me a week or more due to health problems. So, I will live vicariously through you in that regard. Keep up the great work, and see you next time!

[@trancus11]

I just bought a t-shirt. I am blown away by your effort, skill, ingenuity, and humility. I also had a 1984 Pontiac Firebird T/A HO when I was a young man. So this brings back a lot of memories.

[@Teufelshund]

Mr. Finger. This has been the most satisfying, interesting and engaging series, of any kind, that I have followed on KZbin. Thank you for that!

[@RatdogDRB]

Carry on young man. She's lookin' good, and more gooder each time.

[@922optimum]

This guy has Deadpool levels of humor and I'm loving it.

[@martynh5410]

I have a feeling that this Fiero will end up being the best looking and best running example of that iconic car!

[@finnjb3249]

loved that bad obsession motorsport reference at 28:22

[@cleos_jericho]

1:25 and 1:35 felt like HowToBasic flashbacks

[@TheCynicalSquiddly]

My name is Steven, and I just wanna say that I feel really called out by the ending of this video.

[@stephengibson6833]

Seriously though!!!😋

[@Pooby1000]

These videos have far more views than they should - for a guy fixing up a Pontiac Fiero. It just shows you how much personality and production matter.

[@TemberGundam]

13:25 the true sentiment of all who have restored something. Love it.

[@43Technetium]

39:28 When Ronald Said "look at this!" A chevy ad interupted

[@zsandmann]

Some day when this series is complete we need a "Snyder Cut" of just the horror/sci-fi scenes. XD

[@TheNicoleElizabeth]

Yeeeeesssss. And then I'll never sleep again.

[@SecretSauceyjuice]

I have a feeling that's gunna be surprisingly disturbing.

[@shockwave77598]

So far, it's only one horse power :) I love watching this restoration. Too many people don't try to fix anything anymore. it's becoming a lost art. Good on you keeping the skills sharp.

[@ChanMan-mm7fe]

I'm honestly crying tears of joy for you.. You put so much blood, sweat and tears into this car that you may as well tell people "I built it myself."

[@chrisnorton2837]

I did a frame up resto on my 1974 Celica, a resto-mod really. But I can attest to the pure joy I felt when the doors were completely finished (reassembled). What a wonderful day! I fully understand your joy, Ronald! I still have issues keeping my repop door mirror in place, though. I had glass cut, and am still struggling with holding it in place. Struggle!!! But... we love it.

[@hoodoooperator6769]

I'm gonna be so bummed when this series is done!

[@TannerRogers]

You've inspired me to make videos on my project 1969 Mustang. I wish I was as far in my project as you are in yours. Keep up the amazing work on content, I love watching!

[@Rtr_Th]

Your fiero videos have been the highlight of the pandemic out here in Canada

[@wolfhauzer3178]

im glad you made it through all that struggle to piece the car back together, it really does look like it just rolled off the factory line in the 1980's you really knocked this one out of the park. cant wait to see the finished result of the the front of the car in the next part of the episode.

[@baoboumusic]

13:23 Hahaha that made me spit out my coffee :)

[@getoutmecar2940]

Haha

[@DjDestinyChicago]

😂😂😂

[@JAFTW]

You can just shut your f... 😆😆

[@jeroen7699]

Yes, he's quite funny at times. A dry sense of humor, that's the best kind.

[@Triomphe76]

Awesome !!! This is definitely my favorite car from the 80's ... BRAVO !

[@ningen1980]

"Well you can just shut your fu" I died laughing on that one! Also, why haven't you done a good sanding on the paintwork to remove the orange peel?

[@BourbonDrinker]

That result must make you feel great. That Fiero was headed for the crusher but now it will live on.

[@maverickjsmith8795]

She's almost there! Little Red's almost back to her crimson glory. I am going to cry when she's done.

[@JoshuaSabourin]

"Another example of a loose hole just needing to be paired with something large and stiff for everything to be okay"

[@wmcguire1979]

Thank you Ronald and Merry Christmas. Also, i told my wife she didn’t have to get me a Christmas present. I already received one.

[@EFFEZE]

Beta alert, beta alert

[@wmcguire1979]

@@EFFEZE huh?

[@EFFEZE]

@@wmcguire1979 what did you get your wife's boyfriend for Xmas is the important thing 👍😉

[@wmcguire1979]

@@EFFEZE Go fu*& yourself troll

[@FudgeRaco]

28:35 - " A loose hole just needing to be paired with something large and stiff" - Lol

[@IcelanderUSer]

I totally missed that the first time and didn’t believe it when I read it.

[@Zoologic21]

One of the good things to come out of 2020. Been here since the beginning as I'm sure almost everyone has. It's beautiful seeing something come to life like this again.

[@duncanmann553]

You should toot your bugle, the transformation so far is amazing 👏. Your ability to laugh at errors is the best way. I shall miss this when the Fiero is completed.

[@monroe2245]

This is literally the only channel I look forward to consuming. Merry Christmas Finger.

[@therealjamesmccrary]

“Well, you can just shut your f...”. Nice

[@hualni]

OMG!!! Percy is a mini-pony?!?!?! I love those. She is such a pretty girl too. Merry Christmas!!!!!!

[@stan4930]

You are very real with your work. That is a refreshing change from so many shows that never make mistakes. Don't ever hide them, they make the show work! The car looks fantastic, amazing job!

[@herbdenney34]

I'm a little late, but have really been enjoying this series! Love the comic relief! I can't believe you didn't install LED bulbs!

[@Jonathan_Taylor]

I'm going to watch this while drinking some whiskey later tonight. Thanks in advance..

[@TommyMacsWorkshop]

Awesome ronny! enjoyed the episode, actually became a patreon just to see this episode early!

[@RonaldFinger]

Ayy thanks so much!

[@collinklitz7434]

Hey a fellow Motorstorm series player!

[@anonharingenamn]

Probably the best restoration channel in the world. The narration and narrative are fantastic.

[@adriancorrea9255]

The fact that i started watching this series when i was in 8th grade and now I'm in 10th grade that's crazy time Flys

[@davite6310]

13:00 my fav part 😆 good luck man i have been watching ur vids since pt2 its worth waiting mouth's ❤️

[@HP_Games]

Finally. Just what I've been waiting for. Part 13 of the 10 part series. Lol

[@king_chip_15]

6:40. “Everything’s coming up Milhouse,”

[@darrenroos6408]

This is awesome! I have owned 6 different Fieros and I love that someone out there is still interested enough in them to restore one. Good luck!! Rock on!

[@chio987]

This is going to be extremely bittersweet when you post the last part when the car is done. you've inspired me to start the process of trying to freshen up my 84 trans am. Thank you!

[@ItsIdaho]

13:20 didnt expect this. I was laughing so hard and unexpectedly.

[@notthestatusquo7683]

18:02 That was close.

[@905Speed]

LMFAO gonna be so sad when this series is over :(

[@rogerserafin]

The car and build has come a long ways. I remember watching this restoration from episode 1 til now. From the condition of the car in the beginning, the pin holes in the fuel tank, the painting of all the panels, and all the interior work. Amazing work Ronald. I truly enjoy watching all the episodes. And yet, another step closer to reality.

[@GrnArrow092]

I must say that I'm really impressed on how far you went to rebuild this car, Ronny. I've been watching this series from the first episode. It's great to see an old run down car that's been sitting for years that's getting a new lease on life. I'm sure this car will have many more years of life in it when you get done with it. This car can very easily reach 50 years old or more. I'm also sure you'll be proud to show this car off to friends and tell them your experiences of what you did to bring this car back to life. I look forward to seeing the last one or two episodes to see how this car will be finished. I hope you'll end up trading those trailer tires for some proper ones sometime down the road.

[@nini_stols]

This title got me good

[@FanatikBuilds]

Finally getting around to watching this! Great work Ronnie, bet it's super satisfying seeing it looking like a car again after all this time! Hope you had a great Christmas, and all the best for a better 2021! 😎👍

[@camarokurt]

We're sure going to miss watching your series on rebuilding this great car when it's complete. Really like how you show your mistakes, frustrations, things that go wrong that were beyond your control like the fuel tank, and everything that comes with doing a restoration like this. I hope you decide to do another in the near future.

[@papasouzas1]

I genuinely clapped and threw a big smile at the end of the video!Keep doing what you love man, what you're doing is the essence of life :)

[@computernostalgia6293]

You’re getting married next month! Awesome

[@stephengibson6833]

How did he know what I was thinking?!?! I didn’t think it was that unrealistic or demanding....😩

[@stevenwright1181]

Man this car is coming out so beautiful Ben watching since you got this car it has come a really long way. You should show it to the old owner when it’s complete

[@rootvalley2]

I’d definitely change out the bulbs for led just to get that instant on/off. It really takes some research to find ones that look like stock with the same brightness but adds so much.

[@RoanokeGaming]

Yo man, I get married next month as well! Congrats...Im assuming its yours tho lol

[@capivaraofwar]

Nah it's the parking break, it was engaged.

[@capivaraofwar]

Lil joke

[@frigglebiscuit7484]

@@capivaraofwar oh....i thought it was a boner going flaccid joke of getting married meaning you wont get any poon anymore...oops.

[@novatriio]

@@frigglebiscuit7484 same

[@stangsaleen04]

When I saw “the wedding is next month” I literally died laughing lmao, it’s always the little things

[@4GuitarTrance]

Once again... BRAVO! BRAVO! BRAVO! Although, I realized I had no popcorn after I saw the video posted... so I settled on a bowl of Christmas mashed potatoes and gravy! And so again I say... BRAVO!

[@Buc_Stops_Here]

Don't get into a collision - you will be crying over the car if that happens after all the time you are spending on it. One of the most interesting rebuilds on KZbin. Amazing progress after over a year of work. Happy holidays.

[@kelvinduval9644]

4:10 "Seat-Belt-Buckles - gotta take care of the seat belt buckles." This is a meme now I don't care.

[@BC_W]

Been following this series since the start, and seeing the care like this. Man to think at one point this car didn't even run, or, well turn one of it's wheels due to a locked brake. So proud of what you have achieved here.

[@PurpleKaf]

Man,you've done so much work for this,im sure no other car would give you the same vibe and feeling to you when you will be driving this.

[@ProTreeVideos]

Hey random person scrolling down the comments.. Have a wonderful day :)

[@Amuris86]

Canadian drag racing, eh? :) u 2

[@killersleeve382]

I know he’s an og restorer, but always wondered what led bulbs would look like in the tail lights instead of the oem $60 bulbs

[@justchillinout2002]

I completely agree! I kept screaming LED's at the screen!! They would make such a difference, especially on those rear lights that have to go through 18 layers of 100 yr old plastic.

[@33thewitt]

@@justchillinout2002 And honestly...probably safer for others to see than those old ass 80s bulbs. BUT..if you are going to do a restore, I totally get keeping it to true form. Based on other online posts for restored or original Fieros for sale..he should be able to sell it for like $14-20,000. No idea if he will sell it, nor if it would actually sell for that. But my guess is he will make a few grand in profit if he does. I just hope he IMMEDIATELY finds another weird, but neat car to restore. Maybe a Pontiac Trans Am GTA or a Volkswagen Vanagon or a Jeep Scrambler. Something quirky and neat from the 80s would be sweet! LOVE THIS CHANNEL so much! Don't want this build to end. Have been watching this since the very first episode over two years ago when he bought it.

[@justchillinout2002]

@@33thewitt As soon as you said VW and quirky, I thought VW THING!!!

[@33thewitt]

@@justchillinout2002 That would be beyond amazing!

[@killersleeve382]

@@33thewitt if you watch some of the older parts he has already purchased his next project car.He hasn’t said what it is,but his girlfriend and he said on his ask me anything video he bought the next project

[@kinzokushirogane1594]

28:34 I see what you did there

[@cwakadrake]

Brackets!

[@bradleyvargas6069]

Dang it’s my birthday today and a new Ronald Finger video is the best gift.

[@its_trenner2900]

Dude, after all of this work. The stress, the trials, the fails, the editing, the entertainment.... you toot that horn all you want man! This series has been super fun to watch. Thanks for all the hard work.

[@broitsluke2424]

From this sitting outside to now, I think you bought a different car 😂

[@ollilehtonen6764]

I love the interior. That boxed in cauge cluster and that wide and flat center console is just so pretty.

[@jacobhatch6137]

I need a full version of the “this is so annoying to do but isn’t that bad in the grand scheme of things but I still don’t like doing it” song. It sums up everyday life so perfectly.

[@ChronoTango]

“Generation that put linoleum over hardwood,” they just learned to not use asbestos carpet underlayment, give them a break, lmao.

[@chrisblair2249]

Anyone know why a generation put linoleum over hardwood? Wood floors used to be common and said “cheap”. Linoleum was new and different. Everyone had wood floors, NOT everyone had something else. Today it sounds ridiculous, not so 50 years ago. You’re welcome 👍