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First Wash in 10 Years: ABANDONED Camaro Z28! | Car Detailing Restoration Today, we tackle the interior & exterior of a Camaro Z28 that is covered in dirt and debris that hasn't been detailed in years that will require us to pressure wash the entire exterior, followed by a wash, clay bar and then polishing the paint to bring back its shine and a full interior detail including mold removal! If you find our videos satisfying or motivating make sure you hit subscribe! #barnfind #carcleaning #detailing #cleaning #restoration
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[@WDDetailing]

What is your favorite Camaro & why? GET PURO HERE - www.purocarcare.com

[@Ziemniak1653]

My favorite camaro is Chevrolet Camaro II SS

[@Ziemniak1653]

i forgot to add i love ur videos and watching them when u clean this all super clean sport cars

[@user-fz8ep5ey4v]

It’s an American barge - why would you like it ?

[@cglenn1457]

z28 iroc, no question.

[@curtyoung1175]

Considering the 84 Corvette only produced 205 hp

[@williamriley-jones]

It makes me really happy that you guys decided to start showing you guys pulling the cars out from there resting place makes the video 100 times better

[@WDDetailing]

Of course! Other detailing channels dont show it and we think it’s just as important to the whole story 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@cmc7106]

I owned a 84 Z28 , not the quickest, but it did handle great.

[@Shadowman...]

Camaros and Firebirds ruled the streets in the 1980s ~ Until the Buick Grand National scared them all away

[@Mongos_Garage]

Thanks for bringing Rowdy’s Camaro back to its former glory. Now it’s my turn to get it back on the road! Looks real good for what it is and was! Also for those of you that do t believe these are real “Barn Finds” This car was 100% left in that Blue Barn for 10 years! I’ve been trying to get the Chevelle frame that the drop top Camaro is setting on for that long! LOL.

[@jerrellrice3413]

That might be the coolest 80's interior I've ever seen!

[@juliebritt8309]

no the1979z28.

[@user-ps4es5tm5c]

@@juliebritt8309 hmmm.... is 1979 from the 80s or 70s?

[@mitchellgildea254]

Bust out the Mullets and Def Lepard cassette tapes this is gonna be a fun transformation!

[@WDDetailing]

Comment of the day 😂😂

[@ravencorvus67]

The 1970 z28 split bumper camaro is my bucket list dream car.

[@cback94]

Loved my “73” 😍

[@dwhoel]

Best video production yet: great trip background, car retrieval, fun team, banter, and comments on history of the car manufacturing. It was smooth and fun to watch.

[@i-still-cruz2430]

I’ve always liked the Iroc edition. These cars in good condition are gaining in value

[@mattpipes5106]

Rowdy has a brother named Mongo? That could be a whole other video… Great job on the Z28, I hope it gets back on the road!

[@mikecooley3361]

Mongo only pawn in game of life 😅 iykyk

[@TradeMarkGC]

Long time fan boys and first time comment. I worked for a Chevy dealer back in 1989-90 in high school. GM was always known for bad paint back then. Not surprised they all had rust. Ironically, when foreign cars were traded in for a GM, the quality was superior to our shit. We’ve come a long way, but they still can’t catch up. Over the span of 5 years I had worked for Chevy, Cadillac and finally Lincoln (Ford). Great channel boys … always enjoy the content!!

[@user-mr5rg1dg4i]

Because that was around the time the epa banned based paint and forced American automakers to use water based. The foreign automakers didn't have to.

[@DesertDweller1]

I knew a guy who worked at the Van Nuys factory. I was excited to hear his stories because the car I had at the time was built during the years he worked there. He claimed they painted (at least some of the panels) by hand. He also admitted they drank during lunch and didn't take as much pride in their work as you would expect.

[@mexicanspec]

@@DesertDweller1 I toured that plant in 1986 and at the end of the line the Camaros started while every Firebird we saw didn't that night. That was the first year for the CHMSL.

[@PatientXero607]

Never seen an '80's Toyota Pickup/4Runner with body rot? Yeah, their stuff wasn't much better compared to ours at the time either.

[@mexicanspec]

@@PatientXero607 Who is ours and theirs?

[@SarahBoyd002]

Loved the puro commercial 😆👌🏻

[@tostyjoost]

yes

[@Matt-mo8sl]

Those were great cars in their day. We had a 1985 IROC-Z Camaro back in 1986, black with red interior and glass t-tops. It was a fun car and my mother even let me take my driver's exam in it. I wish we coulda held on to it but divorces mess up finances and she had to sell it. I'd drive one of those today if I could find a good one. Being 54, these are cars I grew up on. Nice job bringing it back to life. She's worth the investment to make it road worthy again.

[@Venomized95]

The "bolts" on the dash and doors arent all bolts. Some are just casted replicas that cannot be removed. Also the T tops never came painted on the F body platform they were always glass. The 5.0HO was actually a more desireable engine as well due to higher performance.

[@dalegereaux1863]

I was going to say the same thing about the bolts just being part of the plastic. I'm glad someone else noticed it too. 👍

[@mikecooley3361]

I had to remove my switch panel on my ‘84 once and the T-15 was not nice to the plastic fake ones. Live and learn lol

[@dalegereaux1863]

@@mikecooley3361 I'd be willing to bet that you weren't the first and you won't be the last to do that.

[@WDDetailing]

The more you know! Just young kids learning as much as we can about a ton of different vehicles! :) Thanks for all the new info!

[@GenerationDown]

That piece between the T Tops you asked about is called an “Overhead Console.” That pouch was where you kept your massive 80s sunglasses, which I’m pretty sure were mandatory when driving a Camaro in the 80s! Along with boring stuff like registration and insurance. GM made the Overhead Consoles from 1984-87 in the Camaros and Firebirds. In Camaros, they installed around 25,000 per year for '84, '85, and ‘86. Then only 3,366 in 1987, the final year they offered it. Hope this helps, love your videos!!!

[@duckyHsGaming]

Not all of those trim pieces are "bolted in"! A lot of them are fake plastic hex stud bolts for looks. I found this out because when i took my 1985 firebird apart, i damaged one of them to find out some were fake and there were only a handful of real ones. I looked up a guide on how to remove some trim pieces and sure enough, I found out the hard way.

[@WDDetailing]

Oh nooooo

[@Traxqzx]

Love your videos guys!! Keep up the work!!❤❤❤

[@RomaRomari]

Супер! Рядом с Камаро стоит трактор Беларусь! Класс!👍👍

[@SiriusStarGazer]

Hey, I love the introduction of the scenery around where you travel. I think its a good inclusion for your vids. The place looks beautiful! I could never understand how people could eat and leave wrappers and containers in car. I usually ask people to dust out their shoes before coming into my SUV. yep. I will have none of it. I absolutely do not keep any junk/rubbish in my car or on the seats...

[@dalegereaux1863]

Same here !

[@mrod9734]

Incredible job guys as always 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@davidbarnsley8486]

Who doesn’t love that 80s interior It is fantastic You did a great job

[@karl-udobecher8003]

I love the Z28 Iroc the most out of all Camaros.

[@dalegereaux1863]

As nice as the interior turned out I hope they can get it running and maybe even get it repainted to look like new again . Nice work guys ! 👍

[@billpitts1034]

You guys are so young. I'm feeling very old. 😂 The things you guys see as an amazing find or feature in a car is just normal items to me. Your videos are so good. Keep those classics coming.

[@DesertDweller1]

I don't know how old these guys are but I'm 40, and back when I was 18 I bought an '88 formula for $1,100. It was in great condition, but even then I knew it wasn't anything special. I wouldn't pay more than a couple grand for another one. People romanticize cars too much these days.

[@brenyz5013]

That interior is actually super rare .

[@chrissnow9661]

This video really brought back memories of seeing these cars on the road and desperately wanting one! Keep up the great videos! 🙂

[@cucue16]

That Camaro seat came back to life!!!! So satisfying to watch it get that Red Back.

[@threeer02]

Between you guys and Larry over at AmmoNYC…my go-to stops for detailing goodness!

[@ChrisSofos]

I live in Melbourne Australia and I bought a Camaro Z28 convertible 1989 last year. It's a 305. I love this car! It sounds amazing and looks cool! Driving it it's an absolute pleasure and fun! Mine was an import from California back in the mid to late 90s. The previous owner gave me all the paperwork this car had, ever since it was in USA. When in Australia they had to convert it to RHD. I'm not sure how many convertible Z28 were made of that 3rd generation Camaros, but it would be interesting to find out. You guys do an amazing work with every job comes your way and I love watching your videos! Keep up the great work! Chris. Oh, I'm coming to the USA for the first time in my life on the 4th of July this year(2024). Route 66 tour!!!!!! I'm looking forward to it!

[@lesdodson9134]

I loved Big Red. I told my mother to ship me a box overseas when I was in Desert Storm. 😁

[@mikecooley3361]

🫡 thank you for your service and I loved Big Red growing up in the 80’s

[@tkdterp8]

Fantastic video! ❤

[@1440MAP]

I love Camaros. I fell in love with them when I was six when my nursery school teacher had an '86. My brother had an IROC-Z, and I finally bought my first one when I was 23, and it was a ''97 RS. But then upgraded to a '99 Z28 which was modded to just over 400HP. It was a very fun car.

[@dalem4039]

I have always loved this Z28. The interior is awesome.

[@deanwaring6100]

Awesome work, as always 😊

[@rad1406]

IROC Z28 are my favorite. Back in the day 1993 High School days I had an 1985 Silver and red decals almost like this one. It was a 5 speed 5.0 HO carburetor. Tinted the windows, had all Alpine stereo equipment in it. Bra for the front that sucked taking on and off. Goodyear Eagle tires and Dyno Flow exhaust. Oh and a OAKLEY sticker in the back window because I thought I was cool. Miss that car and the good ol days. I regret letting that car go. Good Stuff guys Keep up the good content!!

[@JT-LV]

Same here, mid 90’s I had an ‘84 Z28 5.0 HO. Bra, Goodyear eagles, Alpine pullout stereo, had louvers on the back window but took them off. Had a blast in that car. Sold it when I started having kids and didn’t have room in the garage.

[@jerrodjnoles5361]

Well done that brings back alot memories those was the Friday night Street racing: Cruising round town

[@papapelo16]

This brought back some great memories.

[@Niklas155]

Love you guys ❤

[@jessesalazer9284]

Brought back memories for me. Back in the day I had an '84 Camaro, base V6 model. Had the glass t-tops and loved them!

[@valcirfirminodasilva1975]

Simplesmente sensacional... De Jundiaí, SP Brasil...

[@2000TA]

I had two 4th gen Trans Am WS6's and both were t-top cars. They all came as glass tops, but they came with inserts that made it feel like a regular hard top. I always kept the inserts in when I had the tops on.

[@Bruins8851]

These cars were awesome and changed name in 1985 to the IROC Z and it stood for International Race Of Champions for the racing series in the SCCA and it was also up here in Canada. This car was just the year prior and they all came stock from the dealers and the teams could make certain modifications, but very limited. The upgrade to the IROC Z was $ 700 and those wheels were just called 5 spoke wheels. The option on the sunroof glass only and I believe and the space with the leather holder was upper console. GM was famous for paint delamination back in the day. Yes the coolant was green back in the day not red or pink like today. Great videos!

[@waltereturner]

Love that interior!!!

[@grimreaper5521]

It's always nice driving on the back roads around the country side very beautiful view plus a lot of old vehicles

[@enriquelopez9124]

Awesome job guys

[@Onemoretake01]

1984 was my favorite year. Great style, cool interiors, great options. My dad had a cool one optioned out. Not a horsepower monster, but it handeled great and was still fun to drive.

[@ssnydess6787]

Sports Car Club of America. You got the history pretty good. Instead of 5 liter, the motor was better known as the '302 cu. in. V8. I almost bought one of those in the late eighties, but got a Nissan 240 SX instead. Later, I had a '86 Vette I took to Germany that had a similar "bolted" interior look.

[@richroggio]

great job Guys 👍👍

[@user-me5rl7wo5r]

26:23 Love the cigarette lighter at three O'Clock right off steering wheel-now that's Eighties!

[@LittleTut]

It would be so cool to have follow-ups on cars like this Camaro after the owner totally re-conditions and or rebuilds their cars; If the owners actually do what they said their going to do to get their vehicles back on the road. 😊

[@Mongos_Garage]

You wish is my command, well at least on Rowdy's Camaro! Come join us on Mongo's Garage and see what it takes to bring this classic Pony Car back! I have started a playlist there where the brothers and I will chronicle the process!

[@jeffclark2725]

Great journey to the barn find

[@davidbryant5875]

I never understand why people let cars just sit and sit and not give it a bath not start it at least once a month.. mind boggling

[@Mongos_Garage]

Rowdy is a collector of things. There are several different kinds of people in the world, users, thats me, caretakers, and collectors. Rowdy is a collector for sure!

[@user-fz4fm4rv6t]

Buenas tardes, bonito Camaro, buen trabajo de limpieza.👍🖐️💪👏🇪🇦

[@rayk126]

I had bought a new 1984 Camaro Berlinetta I had looked at the Z-28 and the IROC but the Berlinetta had more class and the digital dash. It cost about $10K base price but I got every option which made it $16K. 5.0L V-8 (150 hp) T-Tops, Automatic, A/C, power everything. This model had the digital dash the speedo would go up to 85 then flash 85 as you went faster. It also had a Radio/Cassette in a stand alone pod in the center console. It wasn't very fast but it was cool. My next door neighbor had a 69 Z-28 and that was Way cool. I would have rather had that one.

[@michaelanon1968]

My buddy had a blue Berlinetta. I remember that center console and electronic dashboard very well!

[@brianbeattie7235]

I dig the interior on this car 🤘🤘😎

[@Carnicrazy]

Love your channel. I can listen, watch, knit, nap...it's all good.😂

[@rwright3395]

I've always loved that interior

[@shawnguillory267]

t-tops or targa tops are great. i love glass or acrylic ones in spring and fall but painted ones for the summer

[@highlycaffeinated6864]

My 1993 MR2 turbo had T tops with removable panels that matched the headliner so you had the best of both worlds. Think that car had one of the best applications for removable roof panels in my experience, the car was rock solid.

[@knotheadsfishing]

Ordered me some puro today can't wait to try it and the 5.0 stunk I had one did a good doughnut though

[@b-rare]

I love the music in the background

[@robertfabra3016]

I had a Cutlas Supreme with tinted glass T-tops. Loved it. No issues with the sun ☀️ in SoCal

[@ScrappersDetailing]

Another great video gentlemen.

[@NoTimeLeft_]

Packard Walsh wants to know if you wanna race for pinks.... Lol drop a like if you get the reference.

[@billpar]

ive had a bunch of Corvettes with T-tops 72, 74,76 84 , 86, all had solid tops, only the 2000 had glass and solid were the options on the 2000 and always preferred the glass tops had a 82 cutlass with t tops glass loved them

[@Gemgem-fj2tf]

68 Camaro so beautiful!

[@roycervantes1341]

Loved the video, Yeee Yeee!

[@tostyjoost]

this wheel sequence is very satisfying. to see more wheels would be cool.

[@SlimWhittman]

The 87-90 GTA Trans-Am would also be a good candidate for you to do if you could find one.

[@davesantos456]

1985 Camaro IROC Z28. Special limited edition. It was a 305 H.O. With a 5 speed stick. She was my first new car. They only made 1000 mine was number 204 made. This drivetrain for this model was actually a Corvette drivetrain

[@stevedillon1315]

This generation of F-Body Camaro & Firebird are my favorite. The glass T-tops added head room while also bringing more light into the cabin.

[@siphomogale779]

Camaro z28 1993 it's still beautiful for me great content as always

[@pettyeddie2000]

Like mentioned already, I prefer the IROC editions. My nephew had one with the t-tops, black with blood red interior, and he put in the performance chip. That car hauled ass !!!! As for the question about the t-tops. I much prefer the factory tinted glass t-tops. At night it’s great to just see out the top and chill while drivin

[@nanukvas]

1982 Z28 two tone silver and blue with T tops and blue interior......sweet!!

[@PaulRavitsky]

Definitely the IROC Z . I loved them back then and still do. Would love to own 1.

[@briannorden]

Sick!

[@user-fn7rp5ik8x]

1984 was a special year. The combination of options on this one is fantastic. 5.0 H.O., Lear Siegler seat option, t-tops and a great color combo. If WD Detailing ever needs any help with documenting or explaining anything about the 3rd gen Firebird or Camaro, please reach out to me and I would be glad to help out. Anyway, great car, great video and looking forward to the next one.

[@jayj2day]

My dad had one back in 1986. It was a black Z28, 5spd, t-top, with red pin stripes. It had the same exact interior as this one too. Out of all the cars he owned that one always stuck with me simply because of that red interior with camero badging lol. This one brings back memories 👍🏽

[@glenn3035]

Please disconnect the fuel line before you go to starting these cars that have been sitting for a long time.

[@Uly1911]

What else should I do? Mine the same way. It's been sitting for about 9 years.

[@glenn3035]

Once you know it's turning freely it's important to make sure there's no water in the oil and that the oil is in decent shape. Definitely disconnect the fuel line you don't want to suck a bunch of gunk from the tank. I'm not a big fan of starting fluid unless it's absolutely necessary, I use gas. If you get it fired up and want to run it for a while change the oil make sure it's got water so you don't overheat it. It's not too difficult to hook up an alternative fuel source until the tank and fuel lines are in good shape

[@Uly1911]

@glenn3035 sounds good, I'll go ahead and try that and see if anything happens. Thanks for the tip🫱🏻‍🫲🏼

[@Kilnor]

​@Uly1911 remove the fuel lines to the gas tank, and connect new lines to a portable gas tank, like a marine fuel storage tank.

[@Mongos_Garage]

We did pull the fuel line off and got about a thimble of fuel (If that is what you call it) out before the pump failed completely. We are going to post the process of returning this car to road worthy condition on Mongo's Garage KZbin channel!

[@musicman0954]

I own a Trans Am now with T-tops, The interior sun shades are a life saver in the summer.

[@Chromeheartsz]

79’ z28. Loved that beauty

[@mericaactual3030]

It’s amazing. Some might say a bit suspicious, how many cars are popping up in barns these days.

[@Mongos_Garage]

I am here to testify that this Z28 hasn't moved a bit in 10 years!

[@dbrown8388]

That color combo is sick

[@ohioarrowheads7977]

I’ve had every Camaro from an 81 Berlinetta with a 305, to a 96 z28 lt1, to an 04 3.8 but my absolute favorite is my 2019 RS Turbo. Great vid on an awesome classic 80s icon

[@ClarenceDoskocil]

That car needs a full restoration, totally love the options on it. Did they make an '84 Z28 with a manual transmission?

[@mikecooley3361]

Yep, I had one just like this but brown with a 5 speed.

[@Mongos_Garage]

I don't believe Rowdy is planning on a full concourse resto yet but at least getting it back on the road. We plan to cover it all on the Mongo's Garage channel.

[@zulkiflymohamed-wu4rh]

its way better than the 1st time you pick it up at the barn🎉

[@CallestrasCorner]

My actual favorite Camero though is a 68’ Convertible… classic- I never owned one but I love them. Total badass car.

[@mrod9734]

I love the glass top. I would tint it black though. Blackout everything

[@williamcarroll8601]

My favorite Camaro and year(s) is the ‘79 thru ‘82 silver Z28 four-speed with t-tops just like the one in Fast Times at Ridgemont high. The one Spicolli wrecked, lol. Usually, the T-tops that are glass are polarized or filtered somehow to help alleviate the heat from the sun. The only real problem with glass, which are actually some kind of Plastic, tend to get scratchy or cloudy if not maintain correctly. I You guys have got to start covering those distributor caps before you put water in the engine bay. Love the videos keep them coming.

[@jonallen1985]

20 years ago I had a 1986 IROC Z it had the glass T Tops and I loved them.

[@EllenTheArtist]

I love this channel! You always find these amazing cars to detail. The dirtier the better!

[@ricardoderobles9494]

Looking good 👍 big 10 from Houston texas

[@Nunya100]

I had a 88 RS (RallySport) with the same wheels but it had the darker diver around the bottom and light silver up top. A friend from high school used it as a guinea pig when he was learning to get his mechanical skills together and put a posi rear on it and cool air intake a few other fun features. It was 10yrs old when I got it.

[@JohnnieBravo1]

As LONG time Camaro guy, my favorite is a '70 Z28, short rear spoiler,, FULL FRONT BUMPER and banana lights. For whatever reason, and I know I may be the only one ever, I never liked the RS package look (split front bumper, round parking lights).. I was 20 when the '70's came out, and fell in love with them. I've had a dozen or so 70-73's over my lifetime. Still have and drive a '71 restomod set up for AutoCross.

[@cornellmukes95]

My friend had that same color spec camaro back in high school it was definitely a sweet ride I've always liked the camaro IROC Z because my dad had an 87 IROC Z 5-Speed manual with t-tops.

[@CallestrasCorner]

1990 RS Electric Blue T-Tops- my high school graduation present. Also wish I had kept it but I will never forget it!❤❤❤

[@alanmoncus2331]

Great color combo for one of these, would definitely want the 4bbl carb version 😀

[@mikecooley3361]

Would have to be an aftermarket one, those quadrajunk carbs were horrible and a pain to rebuild.

[@chris1le]

Amazed the paint didn't start flying off while you were pressure washing it.

[@workaccountonly]

its not plastic

[@chris1le]

@@workaccountonly ?

[@staxxafool5666]

2002 Camaro SS 35th anniversary SLP addition is the best one. I’d love to get at least the SS before my days are over.

[@donmorton7282]

My favorite one so far guys. My all time car is the 1985 IROC Z which had the corvette engine. Great job as always. Oh, also, I believe they called the rims Mag wheels. Not sure, lol, it’s been a long time