Everything I Hate About My Firebird (It Will All Be Fixed)
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- Опубликовано: 31 окт 2022
- This was a tough one to post. Here is the Firebird up close and personal. There is so much I dislike about this car and I plan on fixing it ALL! Hopefully this car will be back in action soon.
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Pontiac Firebird
LS Swap
Sloppy Mechanics
Roadkill
Muscle Car
Ratty Muscle Car
F-body
5.3L
Junkyard LS
4L60E
Drag Car
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Liv. Everyone goes through that process when they’re building a hot rod just to get the thing going and driving. It does really need help and you now will get it right.
Well, not "everyone".
It's a 3 step process 1 crank 2 run 3 drive
This is awesome. Im glad you have a partner thats into cars and building them the right way. Throwing cars together is ok but ultimately they need to be correct and safe. Cant wait to see the progress
Excited to see the Firebird fly again.
Its cool you are so transparent about the issues. Everyone has to learn as they progress. Thanks for sharing and taking us along for the Journey.
I've seen a lot of race cars wired this way where the owner was just trying to get things working and meant to go back and clean things up, but it never seems to happen. Slow down and wire it correctly. Like your boyfriend said, bad wiring can and will burn the car to the ground! Anytime a wire passes through metal it needs to have a grommet and all wiring should be loomed and secured so that it can't chaff or burn. Terminal ends need to be heat shrinked because corrosion will wick up the wire if they aren't.
I'm glad the Firebird is gonna get some love!
I dig it. We all been there, looking back at past projects amd see the shortfalls which can inspire us to have another go and improve on our projects and be proud again doing the work we love. Have fun
One of your best videos yet, for sure. It's cool to let us in on the "roadkill vibe" and be transparent. All the pieces are there, for sure, it just needs refined. Once that's done, it's gonna be so much more fun to drive, too. I went through the same thing with my c10. It's so much nicer to get into an old hot rod that you know is solidly built.
I'm glad that you are addressing the issues your ride , never be embarrassed to learn something new today then learn more about the way you want it done and do it right. You have done more than most people would and you can say that you have built it and you can and will be proud of it when you get fixing it correctly and mostly the way you want it. Repeat, "I did this and it is right and the way it should be", have fun and enjoy your day. God bless and enjoy your rides.
You guys work well together and you guys balance each other. Keep up the good work guys!
This car has so much potential to be much better than it's been. It's a very cool car already.
America needs more Liv Scaffidi's......i have NO other recourse but to subscribe....i am confident this is a good choice.....
Glad to see the bird back on the channel, love that car
Love the honesty! in reality, all the things you "exposed" here on the Firebird are common with so many builds that are put together with a deadline. plumbing. whether you are plumbing electrons, plumbing brake fluid, gasoline, trans fluid or coolant all that plumbing work takes huge time and to get to the track it never has to be pretty just functional which is why it's always "temporarily permanent! I have a fox body that needs a lot of punch list items fixed and just revived the car after a 10+ year slumber. It's all plumbing... cannot wait to see the cool solutions you find!
Every single part should be checked for integrity. It is amazing how intense these projects can get. Hang in there girl !
This is not an embarassing video. It shows your intentions for the car. Hope you are successful with the project.
Totally agree with you 💯. I for one would give anything for that beautiful car 🚗. Excellent video.
It's only embarrassing if neglected or "fixed" in worse quality than when it started.
Project cars be project cars. They require constant TLC.
Your good Liv. The tough ones are the ones that show your car-moral character. First you just wanted to go fast and you accomplished that. Now, with your refined 'knowledge gained' you improve your product to go fast with a more conscientious safety level and improved style. I chalk it up to periodic maintenance. After all, this car hobby of ours is always a work in progress.
That's the exact reason they say "do I right the first time".
Don't give up Liv, the small stuff is actually the easy stuff.
Love those cars. Perfect hood scoops and back window with no sides. I also have a neglected 70 Z28. LS is a nice touch. Can’t wait to see it finished
I `m not saying one word about your car. I think all gearheads has one of these or it has been in the driveway at one time or another. What I wanted to comment on was the word adjusted. It is so simple and complete. NO longer do we need to make excuses. Now all we have to say is it needs to be adjusted. Thanks for the awesome channel love to see a woman involved.
Please put iner fenders on her,2ed Gen gets a LOT of structural support from the inner fenders Plus it'll help brace the fiberglass and keep it from flexing. Get a hold of the company that does the carbon fiber get them to support you along with painless wiring... Get busy on that phone, email.
Good job being honestly about the things that need work! Nice car abs I love your attitude
Looks like you guys make an awesome pair! Love the second gen Firebirds! You are definitely on the right track! Throw in some updates on the Tempest when time allows. Very impressive!
The car is cool and all, but seriously Liv, you are amazing!!
I love these cars. They are beautiful. The lines the curves the skoops. This car finished with updated suspension will be awesome.
Great base for an amazing car. I will be watching to see the progress.
Looks like you've got your work cut out but you're the right shop and got faith in you look forward to seeing the finished product Tapper light
Thanks for the Video.... As was said in the Video...This is how you learn... Obviously your in better company than in the past and the "Quality" in the shop reflects that. Other than the "Safety Items" that were pointed out...Sometimes to keep things moving you have to Macgyver your way through it. But your on a different path now... So as Larry The Cable Guy Says....Get Er Done.
You are precious cargo. Glad you both are going to make it safe.
As strictly a track car, you got something there. If you want to make it a dual-purpose driver you are going to have to do a lot of sheet metal fabrication to get it buttoned up, but that puts the weight back on it. Good luck with this build.
Liv, looking forward to ALL your Firebird build \ re-build videos 😎
You learn as you go for sure!
P.S - “some kinks are a good thing….. but never with your brake lines”
sounds like a plan iam sure youll get it to where you want it very soon, i love your ambition on fixing cars.
everybody was a noob once , learning is a journey ,
car girls are an expanding and really quite awesome thing , more
power to ya , persevere and do as much study as you can , because
we kinda set a high bar , and it's not easy getting there.
Actually reminds me of a Firebird I used to have was a 70 or 71 and I got a gas tank fire and burn it up junkyard wouldn’t even give me 300 bucks for the front clip with formula hood on it an excellent engine and tranny radiator and all that was still good so so I bought a body from them and rebuilt the car but it was never that ratty but it was lacking because it was so stripped I never could get a C in it and fortunately I traveled all over USA working in power plants and when I had time off I would go to their local junkyards getting parts for that car was difficult but I tell you what I learned a lot about Pontiac 400 motor and transmission formula hood added a lot of coolness to the motor a lot of pressure my hood scoops went out further back they actually hung out over the nose the car was my daily commuterpAnd I loved the horsepower I would drive from Sacramento to Placerville big uphill grade and and just do it no problem
It’s just like my first build along with sketchy wiring and fuel lines. Subscribed.
Love Your Firebird
Make all the changes you want just don’t change the driver.
That’s the best part along with the motor
what car?
FYI, you don’t want to use a flat blade screw driver on those Zeus fasteners. There is an actual Zeus tool with a radius trip that fits correctly.
That Fire bird has plenty of potential. Much success with the build.😉
I love that bird,I've had a few 2ed Gen T/A's Z28's the 72 Firebird is my favorite... I know it takes big money for everything but you've got this channel,get it touch with the makers of all the speed parts manufacturers get them to send you some parts to demonstrate on your ride it's a win for all. Just like if they haven't contributed in some way don't show any name brands peel off the stickers if they've embossed it mill it off...Your starting to get big enough following to get some swag.
I had a 72 Formula w 455 4sp I loved this car. It was so much fun to drive. I hope you guys do some suspension modifications. It will make a huge difference. Have funn
Go with the assassin bars instead of the caltracs! They got a ton more adjustment for a good price. Badass ride. Finishing up an 80 camaro now and what you said is true, one and done do it right. Takes a little longer but better product in the end
thats a nice firebird justneeds some love would like to see you get all those issues fixed
I know how it is
Everyone goes through a learning curve. You just have go through it and make it right.
Olivia please don't drive the car until you have it all fixed we love you and don't want you hurt in anyway. Thank you for sharing.
You are doing well..especially when you're self-taught.. Your a straight up awesome person, your bill is going to go great .You should have seen some of my first holy moly .
I think this video is awesome! This is reality, that most don't see! I have lots to un-rig on my Satellite now that I have time. 😅
For me on this gen. of Firebirds there is only one color. The gold that was on Jim Rockford's car.
holy girl that's a lot of work looking forward to your vids
How about a whole new wiring harness from painless? I bet they make a simple "Race Car" harness that has just the basics. It may make things easier and better. The car has potential to be really neat! You sure have a NICE shop to work in!!!
You and the bro will build it better and badder love the channel
there is a header bolt missing, i picked up a Camaro 1974 what a mess, but makes me feel much better seeing this! must have been built by the same hack. at least yours runs respectful, engine was junk kept very little tossed the rest. thanks love watching you work on cars nothing better.
I am speechless, road kill takes a back seat to this car but I am sure it will be great when it is done. Great video.
This is actually a very inspirational video
I appreciate your enthusiasm for your hobby there and I am just taking a "wild" guess here, but the fella that is helping you out with the situations on that car, I'm guessing he likes you "just a little bit"...
Since I have a 73 Firebird and added the dual snorkel hood to it, first Thing I would do is take the roll bar out of it and take the interior back to stock. Nxt thing Id do since you have the DSH get the engine operational so you can get the benefits of the hood. Nxt Paint it black or black cherry. Get a set of 15’ rally 2 wheels and get them blasted and powder coated then a set of Firestone wide ovals with new trim rings and caps. Then maybe if your budget allows a Gardner exhaust or if you can’t afford that a Pypes exhaust is a good second choice but don’t let them try to talk you into the single muffler system get the dual mufflers. Good Luck your gonna need it and a lot of $$$$$. By the way mine was a true barn find and the color is Brewster Green
I had a 77 Bandit... when I was 18 , was the Most fun... I have ever had with a Automobile... I could write a novel...And I have owned so many car's over the years...But that Car was awesome, it had its own character....😎 And attracted an audience...
I've always loved these early 2nd fbodies especially the FB like this one with the nostril hood as I call it. I actually prefer it than my 69 Camaro.
I just bought a 78 Monte Carlo, I’m in the process of unf.cking everything right now…it’s similar to your Firebird. I love the “roadkill” look but with good components and thoughtful execution.
there are specific Dzus fastener tools for cheap that give you better leverage than that screwdriver or a quarter. Using a basic screwdriver is where Dzus fasteners get their "love hate" relationship but as you see you need them for flimsy fibreglass, esp. on a unibody car that's already flexing its way down a track.
The car looks very solid. I would recommend replacing every wire and switch in the car. It's much faster, cleaner, and takes much less time.
Now you have addressed it and now I like what you said, I will be back and it will be done right.
Duck tape is saying it lightly girl that's a fire waiting to happen and the rad support is pretty jenky! Hope ya get to your goal, I had a couple of firebirds in the days and wish I still had em!
I could've probably made a similar video on my '78 'Bird , also wondered sometimes how I'd passed tech inspection. Some cars are built with the 'temporarily permanent' philosophy from the beginning, or just get it going and it's good. I'm slowly outgrowing racing and driving fast so the car just collects dust these days
Passion Project! Awesome Car!
It's OK you should be able to fix all of that and I think you are doing a great job with both of your car's
Not embarrassing at all. You are being honest with yourself and working on making the car safer, and nicer.
Did you happen to buy it from the East Coast? My dad and I sold ours years ago i have a photo still and it is the same red, black front end, formula hood, and a mirror on the driver side only. I actually still have the spare mirror we were going to put on. Glad to see it live on if it is:)
Oh wow liv. Yeah need some wire managment for sure. More work on rad supports & drive train correction yeah. Make it safe. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🙄
Good catch on the brake lines and regulator, bad things could've happened!
So really to see more of this car that I subscribed
Missing one bolt on the rear end cover. Good luck with your build🤟
If you attach large car washing sponges to the underside of your hood, you can put it on the roof without scratching anything
Old vehicles mean old problems...but they look nice
Love her hair she's not only hot but smart and confident as well all good thing in a woman
my good you are getting all those problems fixed. I wouldn't drive that out of the drive the way it is just threw to gethere
Way to go get after it because it's a work in progress!
had a 72 trans am ,best car i ever had, miss that car.
Are you going to finish out the cage and put front down bars to stabilize the front subframe? Without a factory core support and front fenders those front subframes are pretty floppy
Pretty sketchy and unsafe. Glad you're taking the time to get it fixed right.
Liv love ur car atleast u have changed is fun
Every one starts some where and your doing very well
Best about this firebird. Its got a ls engine in it all restro fit.
Bet it will be so much better once fixed up, nice
Have the perfect motor for that car. 427" all aluminum small block.
Awesome video 📹 I like your 🔥 firebird 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾😎😎😎👊🏾 I have owned several
Thank God you stopped driving that death trap. No hate I love Pontiac's. And I just noticed you have a Pontiac Nose. So cool. I sure you guys will make it safe.
I thought I drove some sketchy stuff in the past. This takes the whole cake.
makes me miss my 78 Gold Edition Trans Am. 400 4 speed. Hurst T Tops. Black velour seats.
Just need to tidy some things up and fix that fuel system for sure, don't want to have any leaks, gas is expensive.
Yeap, it's got gas. Let's go!!
That is a Smashed up Fuel Filter Wow But Hey Not Leaking Glad Ya Caught that and I thought I seen 1 of the Diff Cover Bolts Just Gone ? and Yeah you can fix it
I like the car. I have one myself. You’ll get it right. That guy scrubbing the floor though…. I’ve never done that. Haha
Nice to know Liv won't burn alive in a car fire. I know its a "Fire" BIRD but...
Left/driver's side front of the radiator, about 3/4 of the way down the core right next to the tank...is the core leaking? There's a small spot that looks dark. You can see it at 3:04.
You're amazing ✊💯
I've been looking at a 1980 firebird with a big block onine for 5k .I'm considering it but I know it needs work .but I also have my 57 chevy and my model t so im kinda debating if I should take on another project.
It's got great bones. I'd go ahead and get a complete wiring harness instead of going on with what seems like pieces of several.
Beautiful
Cool ride just needs some love