3 Year Timelapse - Fiero Restoration | Abandoned for 20 Years

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  • Опубликовано: 26 апр 2024
  • Restoring this 1985 Pontiac Fiero was a wild and crazy journey. This was my first time ever undertaking a project car. I did a lot of things not in the best order and made lots of mistakes, but after three years I persevered! I fully refurbished the fuel system, drivetrain, suspension, interior, bodywork, and most importantly: the pop-up headlights.
    Full Series: • Fiero Restoration
    Instagram:
    / fingerprint. .
    Patreon:
    / ronaldfinger
    Merch:
    teespring.com/stores/ronald-finger
    Songs in Order of Appearance:
    Memory Drive - ELFL
    I'll Never Die (Instrumental Version) - Daniel Gunnarsson
    Zero Gravity - ELFL
    Racing Hearts - Mattie Maguire
    Midnight Highway - Coma Svensson
    Dreaming Out Loud (Instrumental Version) - Daniel Gunnarsson
    Your Spell - Traci Bryan
    On the Knife - Future Joust
    Sunstorm - ELFL
    Crispy Days - Lupus Nocte
    The Space Mechanic - dvine
    Yhello - Lofive
    Purple Voyager - ELFL
    Never or Right Now (Instrumental Version) - ELFL
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Комментарии • 10 тыс.

  • @TheHandsOnGang561
    @TheHandsOnGang561 2 года назад +1649

    This is a REAL restoration. You didn’t just throw all new parts in it, you restored from what it seemed like 99% of the original parts. Love it brother love it 🙏🏼

    • @andygwynne3264
      @andygwynne3264 2 года назад +37

      Especially the end credits, doesn’t matter how hard you try, you’ll always break something 😅

    • @karlh4313
      @karlh4313 2 года назад +5

      So true I wasn't expecting that kinda restoration!!

    • @ridhokurniawan4096
      @ridhokurniawan4096 2 года назад +3

      Same

    • @BrandonSmith-iy3ir
      @BrandonSmith-iy3ir 2 года назад +7

      Parts for these can be hard to find/get or cost a lot of $$ so yeah, I would definitely be re-using all that I could 😂

    • @jergervasi3331
      @jergervasi3331 2 года назад +2

      I thought the same thing. Very resourceful. Great job!

  • @3970danny
    @3970danny 5 месяцев назад +73

    The fact that you rebuilt almost every component instead of throwing parts and money at it, makes this one of the best restorations on you tube. By a long shot. Nicely done!

  • @josemaurer7668
    @josemaurer7668 11 месяцев назад +83

    By far the best restoration I've seen over all these years on RUclips. What impressed me was that you knew everything, from mechanics and bodywork, to the electronics of the cassette player.
    And unlike the other restoration channels, you restore parts as much as possible, rather than just swapping like everyone else (who does what's easy rather than what's right).
    It was worth every minute.
    C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S !

    • @TheClitorati
      @TheClitorati 4 месяца назад

      Exactly my thoughts. How did this dude learn all of those different skills. I see so many restorations where the body gets fixed & nothing else because that's all that guy knows, so he sells it to a drive train & suspension guy, who them sells it to an interior guy who finishes it. Not necessarily in that order, but you get the idea. They can only do their part. No shame in that, but that's ebay is amazing about this resto.

  • @trey1970fromcali
    @trey1970fromcali 11 месяцев назад +18

    I'm 53 and I love the feelings created by the 80's-sounding soundtrack! This could have easily been 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off 2.' 😊 Thanks again for the good vibes!!!

  • @zachcollins4442
    @zachcollins4442 2 года назад +866

    You can absolutely tell that this was a project of love. Even after it's complete, to go back through every video made over the last three years just to put together what essentially is a 42 minute highlights reel really puts into perspective that this was a passion project. One that we are all upset to see end, but one that ended complete. Thank you for a hell of a series, Ronald.
    Here's to the next project!

    • @hauntedpumpkin
      @hauntedpumpkin 2 года назад +8

      Couldn't have said it better myself

    • @kingofhere1662
      @kingofhere1662 2 года назад +2

      Exactly my sentiment

    • @DavidPlass
      @DavidPlass 2 года назад +4

      Is it really a "highlight reel"? I loved the series but this one looks like all the videos just played at 5x speed.

    • @zachcollins4442
      @zachcollins4442 2 года назад +6

      @@DavidPlass He cut out nearly all the face videos, dialogue, etc. Making it essentially a highlights video, highlighting the car not the man behind it.

    • @zachcollins4442
      @zachcollins4442 2 года назад +7

      @@DavidPlass Though the curse filled rants at the end were a nice personal touch haha.

  • @pascal7357
    @pascal7357 2 года назад +171

    This is the most complete restoration that I personally have ever seen. Pure genius! Even restored the radio/cassette… omg! That guy is extremely talented.

    • @kirdot2011
      @kirdot2011 Год назад +9

      Even restored all stickers...not sure how does one simply get all the knowledge to do it

  • @wabbajack4461
    @wabbajack4461 8 месяцев назад +3

    Even restored the radio and tapedeck. Unbelievable. Blooper reel was gold

  • @bryanyankulov3162
    @bryanyankulov3162 3 месяца назад +4

    As a former owner of a 86' Fiero (bought in the summer of 90') I actually went looking for a Fiat X19 but when I found the Fiero and drove it I bought it on the spot. I drove it daily for many years until it was no longer safe to drive. I parted it out and recall pretty much breaking even on it. Mr. Finger, I hope she gives you many years of safe use, enjoyment & pride.
    Watching this Vid. brought back some awesome memories ~ Thank You, Sir.

  • @miketodd185
    @miketodd185 2 года назад +205

    WoW…. So great to see younger generation bringing back to life a part of my generations past. Excellent Job Guys….
    I was 17 and went to the Pontiac dealer shop where we bought all of my families cars from through the years. My parents went out of town with their friends and I needed an oil change on my Fire Chicken (Trans-am)and I always waited there while they did it. So this day I’m walking around the dealership looking at the new Fire Chickens (Trans-am)and this Salesperson recognized me from my family’s prior purchases and approaches me. Asking if I’m ready to trade in for a new one. I hadn’t thought about the adult things behind purchasing a new car, I was 17, lol… I told him my parents were outta town and he told me “No Problem” and that he knew my parents and I could simply pick one and drive it home and when my parents got back in town he’d contact them to gather the info. I told him to show me what he’s got, lmao… I had my heart set on a 1988 GTA, the 1987’s didn’t not have T-Tops and they only came in automatic transmissions… Well, my buddy got one for his Birthday and it was beautiful, had T-tops, 5-speed, and a digital dash… It made my 1987 look prehistoric…. Mine seemed faster cause I’d whoop him every-time… I always thought it was the driver and he just couldn’t grasp the stick shift/clutch gig… Nope… The automatics had a 5.7liter 350 and all the 1988’s with 5-speeds and T-tops were a 305 engine… This is why my buddy couldn’t keep up with me…
    As I walked on the lot I saw this yellow car… it was a Formula Fiero with sunroof, 5-speed, and a 6 cylinder engine… I drove it home and loved it… I knew that my Mom was gonna flip her shit when she found out what I’d done… So I knew I had to put some miles on it so they couldn’t take it back, lmao… So that day, on a Saturday, I drove up the east coast all along the beach putting 500 miles on it that day… I kept it for several years and all I ever did to it was oil changes, brakes once, and a couple sets of tires, no shit… it ran perfect and was never a problem…. It was an Awesome car….
    🏆💯👊🏼💙

    • @armsdirectory
      @armsdirectory 2 года назад +7

      I was looking to buy one back in 85, but due to the sales guys on the lot not taking me seriously, I went with a Mazda Rx-7 GSL Still, a part of me wishes for the Fiero

    • @miketodd185
      @miketodd185 2 года назад +3

      @@armsdirectory the RX-7 was a very nice ride…

    • @itsdarkhere8118
      @itsdarkhere8118 Год назад +2

      That's a great memory to share thanks.

    • @nyuuchan356
      @nyuuchan356 Год назад +1

      @@armsdirectory An RX-7 is still respectable.

    • @armsdirectory
      @armsdirectory Год назад

      @@nyuuchan356 yeah, totally glad I got the RX instead because I would have trashed the Fiero and would have made me sad today!

  • @djredx2462
    @djredx2462 2 года назад +170

    This is what you call a full restoration, dude even fixed the radio....! Great work

    • @RickPfeister
      @RickPfeister 2 года назад +10

      I thought for sure he would just get a new radio, nope. Insane level of detail.

    • @mrmattbassett
      @mrmattbassett 2 года назад +2

      The paint though

    • @enriqueacevedo8164
      @enriqueacevedo8164 2 года назад +2

      Thought the same...

    • @deadred80
      @deadred80 2 года назад +3

      Yeah it was a good restoration .. However I would have opted for a new stereo with modern amenities myself . And just kept the old stereo in the trunk .. so it could always be switched back to original equipment . But the restoration is awesome .. I'd like to restore a car one day ..

  • @saliloak007
    @saliloak007 8 месяцев назад +37

    By far the best restoration i have seen in my life. You guys are the most talented people i have seen in the car restoration space. Appreciate you dedication and patience to the details. 3 years holding onto something and getting in done loss for words 🙏🏻🎉

    • @jkbish1
      @jkbish1 5 месяцев назад +1

      I totally second naming this the best restoration, ever. This was truly turning a diamond in the rough into a diamond. If anything, you gilded the lily.

  • @timothypaskell1464
    @timothypaskell1464 5 месяцев назад +5

    Thank you for the bloopers at the end. I was inspired to try doing this myself. I had people in place who were going to help me since I was an over the road truck driver at the time. I bought the car that I was going to restore, but then everyone bailed on me, leaving me with a car I no longer could restore. Unfortunately, I ended up selling it to a junk yard. Oh well, nothing ventured, nothing gained. Thoroughly enjoyed watching you throughout the process. Thanks for sharing

  • @BenDover-xf9fe
    @BenDover-xf9fe 2 года назад +199

    Dude, you did an amazing job on the restoration. It's incredible that you even fixed pieces that most of us would have just bought replacements for!

    • @kflo1219
      @kflo1219 2 года назад

      Honestly he prolly had to…can you even get (most) parts for Fieros now??

    • @randywissler9923
      @randywissler9923 2 года назад +7

      @@kflo1219 yes. They made a shit ton of them. Thats why they are the go to car, along with older vw bugs and beetles, as the base for most kit cars.

    • @maxi-me
      @maxi-me 2 года назад +4

      Mom: "get that filthy junk off the kitchen table , right now!"

  • @orlandowillis955
    @orlandowillis955 Год назад +19

    The #1 thing installed in this project was the genuine love for the vehicle. 🙌🏻❤

  • @aliveRaptor2929
    @aliveRaptor2929 9 месяцев назад +12

    The fact that you did almost everything your self is amazing, congratulations on the achievement and learning to paint , repairing everything!!! Just truly inspiring 👌✅

  • @jefft7130
    @jefft7130 10 дней назад

    The best part of the video are the outtakes, showing it will never go 100% to plan and there will always be setbacks. Very nice job! Took me back to growing up in the 1980's!

  • @MattMathisSoftwareGuy
    @MattMathisSoftwareGuy 2 года назад +61

    Can't wait to see what's next. The capability you have in that barn is outrageous. You can paint in a "booth", powdercoat, electrolysis rust removal, sand blasting, there's a lift, and a sweet little donkey to help when you accidentally knock a body panel off the sawhorses. Love it!

    • @Amberscion
      @Amberscion 2 года назад +2

      Not to mention all of the very real skills he picked up while doing all of these things. I picked up a decent set of mechanics skills while working on my own beaters as a young man. Buying the parts and tools was always cheaper than paying someone to do it for me. And I never got anywhere near the wide range of tasks that Ronald did during this restoration.
      Some of the fairly expensive tools were donated or possibly loaned. I've asked but don't recall seeing any answer as to whether he had to return any of them.
      But if he did have to return some, now that he is a RUclips millionaire I guess he can replace them if he really needs esoteric capabilities such as electrolytic rust removal in the future. Or I guess he could just follow some of the RUclips videos on how to do that with a tank of chemicals and a spare car battery. :-D

    • @restorationh.i.a7139
      @restorationh.i.a7139 2 года назад

      hi, i'm new to this business, can you see how i restore?

  • @jordanbruce
    @jordanbruce 2 года назад +52

    That was a great way to spend 40 minutes on a Sunday. Ridiculously amazing job sir, you have my eternal respect for this.

  • @AngelRivera-bs7uf
    @AngelRivera-bs7uf Год назад +14

    What a fantastic job !!! It’s always great to see the younger generation doing a complete restoration like this ! Enjoy the fruit of your labor !

  • @davidwoodard2566
    @davidwoodard2566 24 дня назад +1

    I love this car more than anything in the world, I would give anything to have it. Knowing how much you did to completely restore it to brand new condition. No words.

  • @scottshannon4880
    @scottshannon4880 2 года назад +130

    The last 30 seconds is PRICELESS!!!

    • @robertg262
      @robertg262 2 года назад +8

      That's what she said.

    • @travisbradley6268
      @travisbradley6268 2 года назад

      @@robertg262 🤣🤣🤣

    • @marcoszapata4948
      @marcoszapata4948 2 года назад

      Full of patient n fuck..haha..

    • @dmna7609
      @dmna7609 2 года назад +1

      Sounds like me working on shit in the garage

  • @SharkForG
    @SharkForG 2 года назад +88

    Simply amazing!! At some point the video just stops being about the car. It's about you! I admire your will, the dedication, the brains for improvisation, the freaking patience, the enormous variety of knowledge and skills and the mastery that is shown here.... The car turned out fantastic and I hope you enjoy it. But mate, we need more people with your qualities and skills. Wishing you all the best!

    • @barrykelly4706
      @barrykelly4706 2 года назад +2

      I. With you brother these 2 guys took there time and .are sure it was perfect 👌 100% and I admire that !!

    • @samwilliams3635
      @samwilliams3635 2 года назад +2

      I was going to make a Comment.however after reading yours you said it all for me and perhaps thousands of others who may have watched this video Thanks

    • @samwilliams3635
      @samwilliams3635 2 года назад

      To Skark for G comment

  • @vik_vnedorog
    @vik_vnedorog Год назад +3

    У меня чуть глаза не вытекли. 😭 Зачем так быстро?! Пришлось ставить на -0.5.
    Очень здорово! Качественная огромная работа проделана! Супер!!! 👍👍👍

  • @johncamp7679
    @johncamp7679 9 месяцев назад +2

    Dude!!! The last part brought it all together. Now, I know you’re just a regular human

  • @joaopollnow2143
    @joaopollnow2143 2 года назад +87

    look, I've never seen a guy so young with a lot of wisdom to do everything, hydraulics, electrics, engines, brakes, upholstery, bodywork, he did everything you can imagine, and admirable persistence, congratulations on his whim won my LIKE!!!

    • @DavidDeelLoco
      @DavidDeelLoco 2 года назад

      Greed. I was sort of surprised he just didn't build a second one along side of the original, for the heck of it. lol Great job.

    • @brunoabreu2386
      @brunoabreu2386 2 года назад

      O cara e bom

    • @user-yh3rx6ym1f
      @user-yh3rx6ym1f 2 года назад

      ๅๅ

    • @user-yh3rx6ym1f
      @user-yh3rx6ym1f 2 года назад

      ชชชช

    • @innnews6299
      @innnews6299 2 года назад

      Electronics too. I mean, he restored the bloody cassette tape player!

  • @NekoWinters
    @NekoWinters 2 года назад +311

    I'm not crying, there's just some sandblasting media in my eyes 😭

  • @tincupco
    @tincupco День назад

    The music throughout the video had me thinking I would be cursing the whole time through the restoration. You did not disappoint with the ending. I hate mechanical work. Excellent job on restore.

  • @Dan-qz8do
    @Dan-qz8do 5 месяцев назад +1

    I bought 1 as a project back when i was like 18 but never did much with it sold it. Wish i had done the work good job! Really glad people like you still exist.

  • @pietroflow
    @pietroflow 2 года назад +56

    I wanted to write a meaningful comment but maybe "THANKS" it's just all I need to say, What a journey this has been. Cheers from Italy.

  • @Shoemaker0684
    @Shoemaker0684 2 года назад +135

    Coolest restoration ever. I watched from start to finish. Haven’t seen this car since a kid. Keep ‘em coming

  • @Zappy1210
    @Zappy1210 11 месяцев назад +2

    This brings back memories of my first car. Dad bought it for me on my 15th B-day. A 1968 1/2 Road Runner. Looked like it was literally painted with a broom this baby blue nasty color, interior looked like someone let a bobcat loose in it for a week, the old 383 burned more oil than gas... He paid... $250.00 for it in 1985. Yeah, it was that bad...
    I had saved about $4,000 working on farms, growing my own cucumbers for the pickle factory etc and he told me "Son, you have a cousin who lives not far with a body shop and all the tools you'll need to make it look new again, all you gotta do is learn and I can't think of any better way." I spent every day I could over there, even slept in the garage a few times. My cousin would show me what and how to do it, and I did it. Both rear quarters were I shit you not were constructed from chicken wire and paper-mache. I cut the sheet metal from some old school lockers, formed them and welded them in place. I did it all inside and out, piece by piece and 90% of it by myself in that year. After final paint it looked incredible! Last piece to the puzzle was the tired engine. I started to rebuild it when fortune via a local junkyard I frequented called and told me to come look at something... It was a 1969 Charger T/A with a 426 Hemi rear ended by an 18 wheeler and totaled. I bought that Hemi and the 4 speed manual trans for $1200.00, did freshen up and 2 weeks later it was purring in my Road Runner.
    There is no single feeling I can describe greater than seeing what your 2 hands are capable of after so much time and effort to make something that most see as junk into the envy of all your peers. Good work here, thanks for sharing.

  • @drnautas1098
    @drnautas1098 20 часов назад

    The best Rocky training montage I’ve ever seen!

  • @eugenevdwalt7067
    @eugenevdwalt7067 2 года назад +23

    The end there makes me feel more human...🤣🤣🤣 Just WOW guys!!! Awesome job done here!!!

  • @herkloader34
    @herkloader34 2 года назад +119

    This is one of the top 10 best videos I've ever watched on YT with great music too.
    What an absolute brilliant job on your restoration! Excellent craftsmanship restoring most of the original parts. The Fiero looks better than new!

    • @tonybaltazar492
      @tonybaltazar492 2 года назад

      ruclips.net/channel/UCS8E28vpdU7gP5B5B0eNujw

  • @patrickm2191
    @patrickm2191 24 дня назад

    My first car was the 6 cylinder version, but was still an '85. Man you made it brand new! What a show. Great job.

  • @daphoenixto
    @daphoenixto 6 месяцев назад +1

    Its nice to see a group of young men bonding around the rebuild of a car that was new when I was bonding with my friends around a 1957 Plymouth Fury rebuild

  • @Jeanboglietti
    @Jeanboglietti 2 года назад +110

    Dude, you’re a genius. You are so gifted ! You can do anything that’s crazy ! Even the filming, the editing and the songs choices is great. This might be one of the most interesting and entertaining videos I’ve ever seen on RUclips . Congratulations

  • @RoanokeGaming
    @RoanokeGaming 2 года назад +2319

    Your tellin me, had i just been patient for 3 years I could have seen this thing all at once?? what a time to be alive!

    • @jrea424
      @jrea424 2 года назад +160

      Extremely jealous of those who discovered this now and get to watch 3 yrs in 42 minutes

    • @Zaaf2003
      @Zaaf2003 2 года назад +56

      i mean we got to see the good and bad, not just an a timelapse so i mean
      to me it's worth it

    • @nachobroryan8824
      @nachobroryan8824 2 года назад +33

      However, this is the version with all the jokes removed.

    • @kikazdrumer
      @kikazdrumer 2 года назад +2

      😂

    • @Danelectro_56-U2
      @Danelectro_56-U2 2 года назад +27

      The 3 year journey was completely worth it. Every episode.

  • @dtm4trix
    @dtm4trix 11 дней назад

    Love the out takes….lol…..nice to know there’s someone like myself who cusses and gets as frustrated as myself.. GREAT VIDEO. !!!❤❤

  • @kehft4278
    @kehft4278 Год назад +1

    I haven’t seen this car in about a year and I’ve been watching it being restored since I was thirteen and I’m 17 it’s been a real journey 🎉

  • @alberttan7873
    @alberttan7873 2 года назад +16

    This video deserveds to be watch and like... It took him 3 years of rebuilding and fixing this car... I'm 45 years old and I can't even build a bike.. but this guy is rebuilding and fixing cars 👏👏👏👏 I'll definitely ..for sure gonnna follow this video.. keep it coming.. 👍👍👍

  • @Sam-wf2fu
    @Sam-wf2fu 2 года назад +50

    I’ve seen some amazing things on RUclips but I have to say this video is right up there in with the most unbelievable things I’ve ever seen. The amount of talent, dedication, and passion it took to do what you did is mind boggling.

  • @adeptanalysis
    @adeptanalysis Год назад +1

    the ending was best part. shows the true experience of a master refiner and reverse engineer. GREAT WORK!

  • @leemc4093
    @leemc4093 8 дней назад

    One of the best restoration projects, I've seen up to now, love the way you saved many of the parts and only bought what was absolutely needed not many people do that nowadays brilliant job 😀

  • @NaznoorRino
    @NaznoorRino 2 года назад +393

    Proud to say I followed the whole build since the beginning. Excited to see what you do next :D

    • @heqqtor
      @heqqtor 2 года назад +1

      X2 💪

    • @leefranklin3054
      @leefranklin3054 2 года назад +1

      About a year in for me, first time I ever used "Notify" on RUclips. I wanted to know when there were new videos.

    • @greasymonkeyguitars9292
      @greasymonkeyguitars9292 2 года назад +1

      Me too!

    • @Jonathan_Taylor
      @Jonathan_Taylor 2 года назад +1

      .. Same.

    • @NaznoorRino
      @NaznoorRino 2 года назад

      @@leefranklin3054 OMG same for me too! His channel was the first one I started using notifications on

  • @ak-northman726
    @ak-northman726 2 года назад +61

    Those final cut scenes are priceless! Shows the real meat of the struggle.

    • @jonbedker5229
      @jonbedker5229 2 года назад

      When the hood fell off the saw horses I lost it.

  • @okiegrad2007
    @okiegrad2007 5 месяцев назад +1

    Wow I’m totally impressed. First of all, you have mad skills to be able to fix everything. Second, totally appreciate that you truly restored, and not replaced, everything!

  • @bigchippa101
    @bigchippa101 10 месяцев назад +6

    absolute stellar job guys ... was a joy to watch, brought back memories of my own 2M4.. you should all be very proud.. again, most excellent job by the whole team.

  • @TopLobster9975
    @TopLobster9975 2 года назад +95

    Knowing as much as I know about cars, seeing this made me realize just how much I don’t know about cars. Bravo, gents. Masterclass in restoration.

  • @Vladamir67
    @Vladamir67 2 года назад +30

    Именно этот автомобиль мне всегда нравился больше всех других американских авто. Всегда мечтал о нём, но о чем я еще мог мечтать в 19 лет в 1985 году)). Проделана огромная работа по восстановлению этой чудесной модели. Ребята мастера высокого уровня! Всегда приятно когда что то красивое, но забытое и заброшенное возвращается к жизни и радует глаз своим великолепием.
    Огромное спасибо за это творчество и за прекрасный ролик!
    Сохраню его себе на память. Шикарное авто!
    Здоровья Вам и новых интересных проектов!!!

    • @user-qd8qz4bl3c
      @user-qd8qz4bl3c Месяц назад

      И кот Леопольд наверное рад, что его машину починили :-))

  • @FabulousFab72
    @FabulousFab72 Год назад +1

    Just amazing.
    For someone like me who can't even put a shelf straight, watching what you did is incerdebile.

  • @jasonk795
    @jasonk795 Месяц назад

    Most car friends laugh at this car for the problems they had but I hope these will be around forever. What a beautiful design to complete with Ferrari. Absolutely love the GT model. Keep restoring these gems.

  • @soloflyght1
    @soloflyght1 2 года назад +100

    This is how to do a RESTO and you had the 80's themed music to add Flava, Great Job my man!

  • @Carmafixcars
    @Carmafixcars 2 года назад +6

    The bits at the end is what automotive restoration/work is really like. Phenomenal work. Can't beat that 80's coolness.

  • @nesvarog14
    @nesvarog14 Год назад

    Wow, I just saw the summary of such an impressive trip, even though the title says restore, for me it is the resurrection of a Fiero and not die trying.
    I can only think of words of praise for you and for all those who collaborated with such a company.
    As we say for my land, I take my hat off.
    Please go ahead, and remember, God grants victory to constancy and perseverance.
    Receive you and your team a cordial and warm greeting from Venezuela.
    Bravo Zulu.

  • @JobyP
    @JobyP 9 месяцев назад +2

    Great work! My mother worked for HiLex in Battle Creek, mi and made many parts for the original Fiero. We were able to attend the unveiling and she signed all the parts she made. I’ll always have a soft sit for them.

  • @JunkyardDigs
    @JunkyardDigs 2 года назад +1640

    Man... I feel like I was sitting in Iraq watching Part 1 just last week.... crazy what all has changed in that time!!
    Hands down the most meticulous revival on RUclips, well done sir!!

    • @NateLeePhillips
      @NateLeePhillips 2 года назад +22

      A surprise to be sure...but a welcome one! Glad one of my other favorite RUclipsrs has enjoyed this series as much as I have.

    • @edwardneal4819
      @edwardneal4819 2 года назад +10

      And I was just thinking how I'd like to see this guy team up with you and Mook or with Derek.

    • @JunkyardDigs
      @JunkyardDigs 2 года назад +38

      Dude the fuckin post credits XD

    • @NateLeePhillips
      @NateLeePhillips 2 года назад +2

      @@JunkyardDigs My favorite part lol

    • @restorationh.i.a7139
      @restorationh.i.a7139 2 года назад +1

      hi, i'm new to this business, can you see how i restore?

  • @DanBuda42
    @DanBuda42 2 года назад +65

    I've been having a real rough few weeks and I stumbled across this video while trying to unwind. I want you to know that everything about this genuinely made my day. The time, effort and love that you and the people around you put into this project makes me think there is a bright future still out there. Thank you!

    • @jesush.christ8261
      @jesush.christ8261 2 года назад +1

      dude my last few weeks have been absolutely terrible I'm happy to see I'm not alone

    • @DanBuda42
      @DanBuda42 2 года назад +2

      I hope things start looking up for you brother. As this video shows even the most neglected and damaged things can be brought back to life with some hard work and care.

    • @richardburton-777
      @richardburton-777 2 года назад +2

      Dan I hope your doing better. This kid gives us all Hope for the future.
      If the stuff ever hits the fan their are guys like this out there 😄👍❤️🙏

  • @wilwelaltijd
    @wilwelaltijd 11 месяцев назад +1

    The car looks better then when it came out of the factory. What a way of keeping it original while improving it all the way. Best restoration I’ve ever seen. 🙏🏾❤️

  • @infowazz
    @infowazz Год назад +1

    The popularity of Fieros is at an all time high now. They aged very very well. I mean after you restore it. It was an amazing design at the time and still today. Toyota MR2s are the same. There is an orange Fiero around here but its in original condition, less than good condition. But looks amazing from a distance :)
    I had a black Ford Probe that also had flip up lights. I lovvved that car! Really nice clutch, handling was amazing. Large trunk for snowboards. Not the quicker GT version but for me it was good enough. Only looked masculine in black. My stepbro sold it to me in mint condition. He got the Ford family discount and bought it but he was never the sporty car kinda guy. I miss the car still.

  • @michaelcoffey5645
    @michaelcoffey5645 2 года назад +47

    Absolutely loved the restoration and attention to detail. The Fiero was my dream car back in the 1980s. It came out the year I graduated so it was special to me. I finally ended up with a 1984 white base model in 1992. After a couple years I moved on, but bought a 1984 SE in red out of a salvage yard in 2003. This one got a full tilt resto-mod with upgraded tires, wheels, brakes and interior. I did not have the time or skill set to do what they did to the one in this video, so I ended up spending about $20k having it restored. Loved it until another Fiero enthusiast in our car club persuaded me to sell it to him. Beautiful work you did in restoring this classic piece of automotive history and a huge salute from a lifelong Fiero fan.

    • @barrykelly4706
      @barrykelly4706 2 года назад +1

      Getting ready to start a 1984 se and I just can't wait to start ordering new part's for it next week!! I'll keep everyone updated on it..

    • @rogerbeam3426
      @rogerbeam3426 2 года назад

      My Dad worked in the Fiero plant he put on two motor mounts/dogbones , spare tire & compartment it sat in, me & my brother got a lil hands on experience which was FUN , we also went on a few tours, this video brings back so many memories I always wanted too work in a autoplant and love working on autos even now.

    • @stellaandcloey7727
      @stellaandcloey7727 2 года назад

      You should watch this series, it features a Ferrari Fiero.
      It was a lot of fun with the Fiero running.
      ruclips.net/video/yPxqKmqjP6c/видео.html

    • @tonybaltazar492
      @tonybaltazar492 2 года назад

      ruclips.net/channel/UCS8E28vpdU7gP5B5B0eNujw

  • @SuperCheesyMan
    @SuperCheesyMan 2 года назад +54

    Amazing restoration, the retro music is top notch too
    "Dammit!" Loved the end part

  • @jeffumbach
    @jeffumbach Год назад

    Thanks for including the "blooper" reel at the end of all the mishaps that do occur during projects like this. Nothing ever goes smoothly on an old car.

  • @cixtu1554
    @cixtu1554 5 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you for repairing a classic car from damaged to good because I am a fan of classic cars😊

  • @reedw8742
    @reedw8742 2 года назад +129

    This is so impressive man. You literally touched every part of that car. If i could give it more "likes" i would have.
    Well Done!

  • @RedDetailAZ
    @RedDetailAZ 2 года назад +37

    this has probably been one of the best car restorations ever made on youtube, I would love if you had it professionally detailed and had it put on display. What a beautiful car.

  • @scottrackley9913
    @scottrackley9913 2 месяца назад

    Loved this. I had an 86 2m4 and tried for 2 years to get the headlights to go down with zero success. Mad respect!

  • @stevenkenney9473
    @stevenkenney9473 10 месяцев назад +1

    I miss my old fiero. Was sooo much fun to drive.

  • @zerializing
    @zerializing 2 года назад +10

    All that heartache at the end. LOVED this series and car. Ronnie Finger is an absolute legend.

  • @Tuckerclan
    @Tuckerclan 2 года назад +36

    I'm sure the next chapter, or book, will be as fun to follow as this has been. Following.......

  • @russelblackwell6041
    @russelblackwell6041 3 месяца назад

    You Sir are an inspiration to others young good temperament a wealth of skills at a young age I enjoyed your whole video I'm 59 years old have been working on cars for 40 years your parents must be proud cheers

  • @infotainment-x8787
    @infotainment-x8787 Месяц назад

    By far the best restoration i have seen in my life. This is a REAL restoration. Pure genius! Even restored the radio/cassette… omg! It's incredible that you even fixed pieces that most of us would have just bought replacements for!

  • @eastwoodco
    @eastwoodco 2 года назад +149

    Amazing work Ronald - Glad to see all your hard work paid off!!

  • @rexcameron995
    @rexcameron995 2 года назад +22

    "everyone knows when you lock the keys in the truck of a fiero the lock cylinder disappears and takes body molding with it" - a brilliant attempt by ronald to cover his flaws

  • @BAND-MAID-USA
    @BAND-MAID-USA Год назад

    Best music EVER. This young man is VERY talented good heavens. He even took that damn radio apart and rebuilt it. That’s pretty stinkn impressive.

  • @virgil292
    @virgil292 5 месяцев назад

    Yo pontiac should give u an award for this man. Perfect music too.

  • @mybigfartsreallystin
    @mybigfartsreallystin 2 года назад +7

    Watching you cuss at the end was pure gold...
    ...and all this time I thought you were Bob Ross-esque with this revival...

  • @justinamerican8200
    @justinamerican8200 2 года назад +74

    I was like, "This guy's serious about this restoration."
    Then he fixed the old busted-ass tape-deck stereo.

    • @reixie
      @reixie 2 года назад +1

      some dedication right there

  • @brucethompson7214
    @brucethompson7214 6 месяцев назад +1

    Hands down the best and most meticulous restoration I have ever seen. I now want one of these! Hot car!

  • @Potato-157
    @Potato-157 7 месяцев назад

    Normally I would get tired watching a long video but This Video I did not even know it was over! Huge Thumbs up to Ronald!

  • @MyDadSmells
    @MyDadSmells 2 года назад +20

    I remember watching this long ago but missed it getting finished. You know how good of a job you did on this car. I'm amazed at your mad skills to truly restore a car. I couldn't believe how little you replaced. I wish you lived closer so I could learn from you. My dad knows a lot about cars and he has taught me a lot but to see your work....you are truly a master artist to do this.

  • @subversivecraft
    @subversivecraft 2 года назад +75

    Ronnie, you have footage of yourself rebuilding the calipers on the kitchen counter. If your mom sees this you could be in trouble. Praying for you.

    • @restorationh.i.a7139
      @restorationh.i.a7139 2 года назад

      hi, i'm new to this business, can you see how i restore?

    • @wainbanfield6775
      @wainbanfield6775 2 года назад +3

      And the steering column on the dinning table! Ronnie, your mom is going to beat you with a wooden clothes hanger! Run boy, RUN!!

  • @TamourTahir
    @TamourTahir Год назад

    Best 42 minutes of restoration. Thumbs up 100

  • @jenscoconuts
    @jenscoconuts 10 месяцев назад +1

    Wow, i had the same, a 2m4 for several years, about 12 years ago. Still one of the coolest cars I've ever owned❤❤❤

  • @elizabethmcwhorter3445
    @elizabethmcwhorter3445 2 года назад +117

    looking forward to whatever is next!

  • @kirbycollins3223
    @kirbycollins3223 2 года назад +7

    The 80s Music Went Perfectly with this Video!
    Spectacular Jobs !👍🤝

  • @googleuser1079
    @googleuser1079 5 месяцев назад +1

    Bro is a ninja. I can't believe he restored a car in only 42 minutes. That has to be a record! 🤣

  • @jasoncole2481
    @jasoncole2481 2 дня назад

    I had a 84 fiero good car,me and my wife went to prom in mine. Excellent job young man!

  • @elevendaysback3974
    @elevendaysback3974 2 года назад +80

    Love the ending of the video. Really shows the true frustration that comes with doing something like this!🤘

    • @dungeonhammy543
      @dungeonhammy543 2 года назад +4

      I was just about to click next..read this comment and waited for gold lol did not disappoint. Props for the dedication

  • @CyclonesWorld
    @CyclonesWorld 2 года назад +5

    I commend your love, passion, and commitment to this project. It was a pleasure that myself and others got to go on this journey with you. Every single mistake, every single curse word, every single moment of frustration and pain is something that we have all felt working on cars. This entire process was the most damn genuine car restoration on RUclips.

  • @raymondkipakapu4086
    @raymondkipakapu4086 5 месяцев назад +1

    The most satisfying restoration video I've watched.

  • @DadBodBass
    @DadBodBass 4 месяца назад

    Pontiac Fiero is the ultimate 80s fantasy car, Great job!

  • @aidanbokelman6739
    @aidanbokelman6739 2 года назад +40

    That was so satisfying to watch. I always loved seeing fieros around in their prime a thousand years ago when I was young, so it’s super special to see this one brought back to its former glory. And I do appreciate the outtakes at end, Bringing the viewer back to the reality of a project like this.

  • @Smokey0210
    @Smokey0210 2 года назад +26

    The montage of swearing at the end is probably the best things I’ve seen in the videos. Everything else is amazing, but that made my garage potty mouth, feel more normal. 😂

  • @salembeeman370
    @salembeeman370 3 месяца назад

    I've watched this twice in the last few years. Always amazing.

  • @errolgreen7267
    @errolgreen7267 Месяц назад

    Somehow this video just popped up in my feed. This has made me so nostalgic. My first car was a gold 1986 Fiero. I had so much fun driving that thing around...thanks for bringing back some good memories!

  • @thoralexander9387
    @thoralexander9387 Год назад +16

    Ronald, this brought real joy to me to see. I got an '87 2M4 high milage survivor a year ago that I've been daily driving. You brought a car most don't consider worth saving back to factory fresh condition. That's something to be proud of, and I've bookmarked your Playlist as a cheat sheet for my own repairs and restoration efforts. Cheers!

    • @paxhumana2015
      @paxhumana2015 Год назад

      I hope that your own repairs go well on your own car. Meanwhile, have you heard about the person that used a Pontiac Fiero chassis and rebuilt his car into a practically perfect copy of a Lamborghini Miura?

    • @thoralexander9387
      @thoralexander9387 Год назад

      @@paxhumana2015 Not the Miura specifically, but I know a lot of Fieros became kit cars of some description. It sounds like the Miura was a custom job

    • @nonaurbizniz7440
      @nonaurbizniz7440 Год назад +1

      @@thoralexander9387 My friend did a Porsche 911 conversion on his 88 v6 back in the late 90's. They are so simple to disassemble near anyone can do it if they have access to the basic tools. Looked similar enough to a real 911 that he could fool casuals but any real car nut spots it right away. Still was a hoot to drive.

  • @effinyu9554
    @effinyu9554 2 года назад +17

    This was my dream car when I was 16. How cool to see one brought back to the 80s. I'm so glad you showed the bloopers. If I had tried this, that's all there would be and the car would still look like it did in the woods. Terrific job!

    • @MrBenHaynes
      @MrBenHaynes 2 года назад

      Nice name..... The first sounds Greek, the last Oriental. 👺

  • @timothylindsay3244
    @timothylindsay3244 Месяц назад

    I bought a new red 84 Fiero and enjoyed it immensely despite its anemic engine and pedestrian suspension system. My last drive in the car (with my 8 month pregnant wife sitting on my father-in-law’s lap) was to deliver the car to a trade in for an 87 Dodge Caravan. Thanks for bringing back fun memories and for a phenomenal resto job.

  • @boatman1328
    @boatman1328 9 месяцев назад +2

    Excellent, professional job! It is so refreshing to see young adults with so much talent take on a basket case, stick with the project till it is done and turn out a beautiful car. Kudos 🙂