What a beautiful IROC and incredible job you have done restoring it. I’ve enjoyed every video you made and learned so much from you. I couldn’t have done everything on my 87 without your tutorials especially on the distributor and intake manifold. I am also located in Michigan and hope to see you and the car in person some day. Thank you!
Im in Michigan too, I got a 94 Z28, not the most admired car but it’s my first car. A lot to learn trying to fix summer cars that were driven during Michigan winters.
I feel the pain of doing engine work more than once. My camaro.. I rebuilt the engine myself 3 times this last summer myself, removed and reinstalled myself. Lots of work. Finally it is right and great.
Thank you. They really are great cars. When I started on this one, I didn't have a full appreciation for them. I have really come to appreciate how good they are.
Thank you, you're right it really has paid off. There were some times when I wondered. As I dug into the project, the work grew, but sticking with it was the right thing to do.
Thanks Mike. It was a lot of work, but I also must give credit to the original owner. The interior had quite a bit of wear, but he really kept the body in good condition. For a car spending life in Michigan, road salt is usually death to the body. The original owner obviously kept the car out of the bad weather since the floor pan still has the original paint on the bottom rather than rust. It made my life much easier not having to fight body rust. As they say... "been there - done that"
Wow what a journey time and dedication. Iroc Z turn out beautiful. Both awesome cars I myself working on an 88 Iroc Z 28 and my brother inherit my dad 1969 MACH 1. Not an easy job to get them running and looking good like yours. But thanks to you/channel I get to do alot of my own work done on my car.
Yes, it has been amazing. It was great to have a car so well cared for as a starting point, but it was a lot of work even then. It still can be refined, but it's great to have it on the road.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, I remember these engine videos, that was a struggle even to watch, but must admit you did a great job and the car came out beautiful.
Thank you! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you as well. You are correct it was quite a struggle at times. It was really demoralizing when the first engine failed. That 20 miles on that engine came in 2 or 3 mile increments interspersed with diagnosis in the garage. Just couldn't understand why it wouldn't run right and kept getting worse. Then the realization that after all the careful work, I needed to pull it back out.
It's been an incredible journey, that's for sure! All other theoretical & explainatory videos on how different thingamajigs in/around the engine work and how they function has been like an auto-shop adventure. If there's something I've been pondering about then your videos have been my go-to source of information. Thank you so much, looking forward for future videos! Hope you & your family are doing well and have had a great xmas!
Thank you, we are doing well and had a great Christmas and New Year. I hope that you and your family had a great holiday as well. I'm glad that you enjoy the content. You are right that it has been quite a journey. I still have work I want to do on the Camaro, but other projects and personal commitments / travel often take time away. There will be more to come on all fronts.
Takes me back years lol wife had one was RS though starter went out at her work so I get starter and was going to replace it in parking lot lol wrong I was so got trailer and bring it home man it’s a chore to replace starter one them exhaust gotta come off
What a beautiful IROC and incredible job you have done restoring it. I’ve enjoyed every video you made and learned so much from you. I couldn’t have done everything on my 87 without your tutorials especially on the distributor and intake manifold. I am also located in Michigan and hope to see you and the car in person some day. Thank you!
Im in Michigan too, I got a 94 Z28, not the most admired car but it’s my first car. A lot to learn trying to fix summer cars that were driven during Michigan winters.
Thank you very much for your comments. I'm glad it was helpful.
I feel the pain of doing engine work more than once. My camaro.. I rebuilt the engine myself 3 times this last summer myself, removed and reinstalled myself. Lots of work. Finally it is right and great.
Nice job, I bought one in 85 just off the truck loved that car wish I had it back, thanks for sharing
Thank you. They really are great cars. When I started on this one, I didn't have a full appreciation for them. I have really come to appreciate how good they are.
Hard work paid off. That IROC is a dream machine.
Thank you, you're right it really has paid off. There were some times when I wondered. As I dug into the project, the work grew, but sticking with it was the right thing to do.
Excellent photos and wow, that was a lot of work. Now you have a great car.
Thanks Mike. It was a lot of work, but I also must give credit to the original owner. The interior had quite a bit of wear, but he really kept the body in good condition. For a car spending life in Michigan, road salt is usually death to the body. The original owner obviously kept the car out of the bad weather since the floor pan still has the original paint on the bottom rather than rust. It made my life much easier not having to fight body rust. As they say... "been there - done that"
Wow what a journey time and dedication. Iroc Z turn out beautiful. Both awesome cars I myself working on an 88 Iroc Z 28 and my brother inherit my dad 1969 MACH 1. Not an easy job to get them running and looking good like yours. But thanks to you/channel I get to do alot of my own work done on my car.
Both the IROC and the Mach 1 are great cars. I wish you success in your projects.
An amazing project!
Yes, it has been amazing. It was great to have a car so well cared for as a starting point, but it was a lot of work even then. It still can be refined, but it's great to have it on the road.
Nice car, I have a white 86 Iroc Z28 I have had since High School, so fun to drive, thanks for sharing. Happy New Year
You're welcome. Happy New Year
What a treat! on his last video I left a comment that I wanted to see the car, he uploads this video and even notified me about it 😂
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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, I remember these engine videos, that was a struggle even to watch, but must admit you did a great job and the car came out beautiful.
Thank you! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you as well. You are correct it was quite a struggle at times. It was really demoralizing when the first engine failed. That 20 miles on that engine came in 2 or 3 mile increments interspersed with diagnosis in the garage. Just couldn't understand why it wouldn't run right and kept getting worse. Then the realization that after all the careful work, I needed to pull it back out.
It's been an incredible journey, that's for sure! All other theoretical & explainatory videos on how different thingamajigs in/around the engine work and how they function has been like an auto-shop adventure.
If there's something I've been pondering about then your videos have been my go-to source of information. Thank you so much, looking forward for future videos!
Hope you & your family are doing well and have had a great xmas!
Thank you, we are doing well and had a great Christmas and New Year. I hope that you and your family had a great holiday as well.
I'm glad that you enjoy the content. You are right that it has been quite a journey. I still have work I want to do on the Camaro, but other projects and personal commitments / travel often take time away. There will be more to come on all fronts.
Takes me back years lol wife had one was RS though starter went out at her work so I get starter and was going to replace it in parking lot lol wrong I was so got trailer and bring it home man it’s a chore to replace starter one them exhaust gotta come off
Yes, getting that starter off isn't an easy job, and with the ground clearance on these cars being very low it is even harder.