First Wash in 38 Years: Abandoned Fiat 124 Disgusting Biohazard Detail!

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  • @CD-jv8ji
    @CD-jv8ji Год назад +345

    We all need a neighbor like Steve, what a lifesaver

    • @raj-ok3il
      @raj-ok3il Год назад +3

      definitely not a “need”. stop with the nonsense.

    • @ChainsawChristmas
      @ChainsawChristmas Год назад

      ​@@raj-ok3iluntwist your panties little girl. He was making a joke.

    • @savostanivukovic9801
      @savostanivukovic9801 Год назад

      Unfortunately I am neighbor like Steve 😢

    • @jasonchow6475
      @jasonchow6475 Год назад +1

      @@savostanivukovic9801
      You have all the tools?

    • @arcadiagreen150
      @arcadiagreen150 Год назад +3

      When Steve starts charging 100 dollars a visit, all the sudden we aren't lifesavers anymore.

  • @davidrussell2275
    @davidrussell2275 Год назад +139

    You should do a follow up on the many cars you have brought back to life. It would be cool to see what has happened to them all. Great video. Love the Fiat 124. Great design.

    • @theradag8814
      @theradag8814 Год назад

      My fiat 124 was cleaned by larry 1 year ago. I got it running and videoed me driving it away from the mechanic, sent the video to larry, but he has not posted it

    • @krinos1
      @krinos1 Год назад +6

      @@theradag8814post it on your own channel id like to see it

  • @quadrapayunir
    @quadrapayunir Год назад +52

    back seat crazy...thanks for the continued commitment to safety. Too many back yard detailers cut those important corners

  • @UnusSedLeo-w5l
    @UnusSedLeo-w5l Год назад +54

    When I see other retailers just wearing shirts and shorts while clearing mice nests, it is obvious they still have to learn (the hard way?). I fully understand you protecting yourself after that month of illness. Excellent information (and a great vid!).

    • @mineralt
      @mineralt 2 месяца назад

      What does mice crap do to people? I have no idea

  • @marshprofessionaldetailing9794
    @marshprofessionaldetailing9794 Год назад +27

    Steve is like the Tony Stark of mechanics haha. He has something for every situation. Great turn around on the Fiat. The new owner is ecstatic.

  • @JXS63J
    @JXS63J Год назад +75

    I had to have mine painted and repainted at least 4 times! I learned just how many shades of Blue there is! "Fix it again Tony" was the apt name for these cars. I loved the car, especially the day I got it back from a repaint, but that would last but a few weeks before the peel began again! I graduated to a Miata which was really the "Fiat done right". No Fiat repair person is ever alone! So, thanks in advance for bringing back my youth! And now, to watch another of your great posts...

    • @zlatkovujevic7348
      @zlatkovujevic7348 Год назад +14

      Did you ever though that maybe is not the car fault, maybe it shady paint shop fault?

    • @JXS63J
      @JXS63J Год назад +2

      @@zlatkovujevic7348 Absolutely! I learned that right after I bought my first Miata!

    • @albertobenelli
      @albertobenelli Год назад +8

      Here in Italy fists with original paints driving around for 40/60 years . Man there was something wrong with the body shop doing the job (or you washed the car with acid 😅)

    • @zlatkovujevic7348
      @zlatkovujevic7348 Год назад

      @@purplesocks9745 I disagree.

    • @JodyOwen-we6oo
      @JodyOwen-we6oo Год назад +2

      Purple socks
      Nope. The engine is pretty solid. Driven regularly they are well built little cars with the fun factor of a car 20 times the price.
      Yes, they are sports cars so they require more car than a beige Toyota built for those who dislike driving . But unreliable is a BMC characteristic, not a Spider 2000.

  • @MrSolveMYMaze
    @MrSolveMYMaze Год назад +18

    Whoever said you can't smell a video, they need to watch this one. Excellent content as always Larry

  • @jang.5309
    @jang.5309 Год назад +1

    I had a 1984 as my first car in high school in the early 2000s in FL. Mine was in a good shape but seeing the interior and underside and hearing the comments. Brought me right back to when I spend my weekends cleaning her and draining the battery listening to Pavarotti and Bocelli. After high school I moved back to Europe and wanted to bring her back with me. Unfortunately, a mustang caused the tow truck into a accident which created a fling shot effect and broke my heart!
    Thank you for this video. Brought back joy memories and happy tears!

  • @evancain6756
    @evancain6756 Год назад +6

    Love that Larry takes PPE seriously. You only get one set of senses and once they are damaged, life isn’t the same anymore!

  • @Riverguide33
    @Riverguide33 Год назад +35

    Love the before-and-after vids. Thanks for subjecting yourself to such horrid conditions, to produce another great transformation. 👍

  • @stevecrocker8956
    @stevecrocker8956 Год назад +10

    So satisfying to see you “work your magic”! Your warnings on precautions were so well placed and your video certainly made the point you were trying to make. Well done on all counts!

  • @didybopintitys
    @didybopintitys Год назад +13

    I really hope whoever ends up getting these cars after these details realize just how bad they are beforehand, cause while they’ve become safe to work or restore I definitely wouldn’t be comfortable just driving in it as Is even after the great detail you always accomplish, either way love your videos Larry thanks as always

  • @caseydarrah
    @caseydarrah Год назад +2

    Hanta? Dear God, man. I'm a doc and I can count the number of times I've seen Hantavirus on one hand. In med school we're taught to ask if the person lives in a home with rodents, or if they've been caving recently. Guess I'll add "are you a car detailer?" to the list.

  • @kieranbrain3733
    @kieranbrain3733 Год назад +9

    I've watched all your videos and love your work,i had to watch the first half of this vid through my fingers. So dangerous dealing with the amount of junk in that car. Thankyou again for showing us how to be safe😊👏.

  • @ArcFlashTools
    @ArcFlashTools Год назад +12

    Another weekend on the grind. This is therapy for my detailing addiction! Thx Larry!

  • @RandallJT84
    @RandallJT84 Год назад

    This particular Fiat 2000 was last registered in NY 8/84. I was born in August 1984, on 8/9 at 5:44pm in San Antonio, TX.
    That car was in desperate need of some TLC! Great work! Amazing that rats can do so much damage to a single car in such time. Remarkable transformation as always! Hope the new owner is happy to see the dramatic before/after result.

  • @joshuaalbright
    @joshuaalbright Год назад +5

    Love watching your videos, Larry. Not only is the detailing content super fun and inspiring to watch, but you have such an awesome, humble and positive attitude that's really infectious. Wishing you all the success in the world, and please keep the exceptional content coming!

  • @jasonk6323
    @jasonk6323 Год назад +3

    Your enthusiasm is amazing cleaning a car as disgusting as that.hats off to you and a great job as always 👍

  • @DaddyoftheMack
    @DaddyoftheMack Год назад +2

    Just started watching this video but it looks like you'll have to detail the detail studio afterwards.

    • @Wrlss911Pro
      @Wrlss911Pro Год назад +1

      That is my thought as well. This is good example of a vehicle that needs to be bio isolated within the studio. I am concerned about the biohazard contamination within the studio from all the dust, etc. I really hope you decontaminate the studio after this project.

  • @danlincoln8987
    @danlincoln8987 Год назад +4

    You buy far are my favorite detailer... Dude you took one for the team with this one, outstanding job

  • @saftevand
    @saftevand Год назад

    Hanta virus is seriously scary, almost killed my mother 11 years ago and she still suffers from reduced lung function, so good thing you're taking care of yourself

  • @julienwakeham8548
    @julienwakeham8548 Год назад +1

    I just took my 1979 fiat 124 (2000) to the shop!! Planning on taking it to my senior prom:)

  • @michaelabrams1244
    @michaelabrams1244 Год назад +2

    Seriously... how many hours did you spend on this one project? You definitely saved the life of the car AND the next owner!

  • @CadenLivingston-r6y
    @CadenLivingston-r6y Год назад

    We all need a neighbor like Steve, what a lifesaver. We all need a neighbor like Steve, what a lifesaver.

  • @tammyalderman3602
    @tammyalderman3602 Год назад +1

    I look forward to your videos every Sunday morning. Thanks

  • @brianaustin208
    @brianaustin208 Год назад +2

    I owned a '78 124 Spyder absolutely loved that car and I can say from first hand knowledge and thank God I'm a mechanic because FIAT truly stands for "Fix It Again Tony" 😂!!!

  • @yodabolt1247
    @yodabolt1247 Год назад

    Had a friend back in the early 90s with one of these. It was like creme colored and just gorgeous. This brings back so many memories.

  • @ncc74656m
    @ncc74656m Год назад +8

    Steve looked SO put-upon when he said "Let's see what ya got." 😂 Get that man a very nice bottle of something.

  • @rudymwaurah
    @rudymwaurah Год назад +4

    This was the first AMMO NYC video that made me gag 😂
    Larry really has the minerals to tackle these disaster details. I, do not.

  • @lewitamalizia
    @lewitamalizia Год назад +1

    Hantavirus is no joke! Where I am from, many people have died because of it. It is a distant cousin of covid 19, but there's no specific cure for it yet, and it's really hard to diagnose. It's the first thing that comes to mind when I watch you dig out all those nests. Take care, and keep up the good work

  • @eagle2019
    @eagle2019 Год назад +3

    Hey Larry weren't you just so excited to find out that after all that hard great work you did cleaning the interior of that plane and polishing the paint to an incredible luster, that the clowns at Rebuild Rescue, ripped out the interior and threw it away and then stripped all the paint off and it is now a pile of parts that can't find anyone to paint it!!

  • @EmRePhoto
    @EmRePhoto Год назад +1

    Woah. Crazy that you got sick! Def one of my biggest concerns when I find mouse poo anywhere. Glad you’re okay and protecting yourself 🙏

  • @dbeckMSP
    @dbeckMSP Год назад +1

    Love the discussion on PPE! So important to stay safe and healthy especially when working with chemicals and bacteria

  • @ianmoorcroft3689
    @ianmoorcroft3689 Год назад +5

    Amazing job

    • @AMMO-NYC
      @AMMO-NYC  Год назад +2

      Thank you! Cheers!

  • @timm9631
    @timm9631 Год назад

    What a transformation! Back in '79, when I was 9 years old, I visited my dad in SF and a friend of his took me and my little brother into the city in a blue Fiat just like this one. We couldn't make it up one of the steep hills by Lombard Street! Brings back great memories, these are so rare now. Cool car and only 35k miles on it? Wow! Great job!

  • @metalhead4996
    @metalhead4996 Год назад +1

    Awesome job as always!! Still the best on RUclips.

  • @built2jzlexus496
    @built2jzlexus496 Год назад

    Mike Rowe eat your heart out. Never thought cleaning cars could be on dirtiest jobs. Props to u

  • @albea1695
    @albea1695 Год назад +1

    This reminds me of my '77 Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce. I miss that car.
    Excellent job! Watching you work in your 'Zen' mode is super satisfying.

  • @cadmando18
    @cadmando18 Год назад

    I love watching your videos for the different ways you treat older paint, newer paint, and different manufacture paint. That experience is gold. There is a lot you can learn from watching videos... but it doesn't compare to what you learn when doing it yourself. I can't wait to tackle more projects and your videos get me excited for my next job. I made my own detailing business called Ideal Detail.

  • @JD987abc
    @JD987abc Год назад

    It’s sad to see a beautiful classic Italian sports car allowed to become a rats nest. I’m a proud owner of a 1980 Fiat Spider with only 35,000 original miles. I had to have it repainted but mechanically its in solid condition. You did a fantastic job cleaning out the neglect and rodents crap. I’m glad your Spider went to someone who knows how special the classic Spider is. She’ll be on the road many more years. Thank you for doing such a great job on this Italian classic. Joe.

  • @NolanMotorsports
    @NolanMotorsports Год назад +1

    I had no idea you got so sick from the plane detail. Here I am thinking its just a gross environment to work in, turns out its actually dangerous too. Props to you for saving this Fiat. Great work!

  • @wornoutwrench8128
    @wornoutwrench8128 Год назад +2

    Those were a fun car.
    A friend of mine had a 850 Spider that he would let me use on occasion. 850 cc's of thundering power, I'm sure someone knows the proper specs but I think it was 40-50 HP. No drag racing in that thing but once you got it on the highway and up to speed it was fun.
    I picked my girl friend up in it one summer day, top down. She had just had her hair done for our date. By the time we got where we were going her hair was a mess...
    47 years later we are still married. Ah yes. memories.
    Car looks great, as expected.

  • @x35mmman
    @x35mmman Год назад

    You made me chuckle when you said.......I think now my vacuum now HATES ME. I have seen a lot of your videos but how bad this was with urine and not being taken of 40 years you did a awesome job

  • @refiii9499
    @refiii9499 Год назад +1

    “What we have here is a rolling toilet!” Lmao love it. The before and after Larry does on these garage finds is incredible! Some of the best auto cleaning you’ll see.

  • @jonathankleinow2073
    @jonathankleinow2073 Год назад

    I was going to make a joke about being careful not to get hantavirus, but then you said you’d actually been infected before! I’m glad you made it through.

  • @billyhaddock5540
    @billyhaddock5540 Год назад +3

    Great Job cleaning-up all of the rat mess. The new owner was amazed at how you guy's cleaned it up.. looks cool..

  • @FreedomRock44
    @FreedomRock44 Год назад +2

    Well done and I loved the Mercury video back when you originally showed it!
    THAT WAS A COOL CAR like the FIat!!!!!!

  • @aporomorearuba
    @aporomorearuba Год назад

    Steve is the best, he always reminds me of our neighbours we have trailers and utes, one works with electricity so he done up our backyard and the other one owns a mowing company and basically all three of our houses just help eachother out

  • @stefanschneider3681
    @stefanschneider3681 Год назад +3

    On one side, I would like to see under a microscope what is going on on the surface of these seats for example. On the other hand I really don’t 😮😂! Great job and great editing / storytelling as always! I never hesitate a second to start watching when a video of yours pops up 😊.

  • @mystisith3984
    @mystisith3984 4 месяца назад +1

    There's that point of dirtiness & health hazard where dumping the car in a pool full of bleach becomes very tempting... All my respect for saving this car. You'd have to pay me a lot of money to have me deal with this.

  • @wazaaaaapikoy
    @wazaaaaapikoy Год назад +4

    Great video as always, man!

  • @bobcaruso1368
    @bobcaruso1368 11 месяцев назад

    My first sports car. I loved my Fiat 2000. This video brought back some great memories.

  • @RocknTorb
    @RocknTorb Год назад +3

    Yes, I love this car, great job!! Right choice that the new owner will keep it original.

  • @Barry101er
    @Barry101er Год назад +2

    I love the appliance of science on this channel!

  • @chrischeezer
    @chrischeezer Год назад +1

    you're a brave man, I'd have ptsd from the plane. good job

  • @GamerofGamesGG
    @GamerofGamesGG Год назад +1

    Needed to wear a mask to watch this one - incredible work

  • @williamschoor1638
    @williamschoor1638 Год назад +1

    YOU do great work! My father had one of those that my older brother got when he was about 15 and pretty much destroyed. It was a 78 or 79 2000 spider also. I love the car and it’s neat to see this one going back out on the road.

  • @r3d3vil54
    @r3d3vil54 Год назад +2

    Larry you’re a got dang miracle worker. I feel like the only solution for the interior was to burn it 🤣

  • @chriskirsten8221
    @chriskirsten8221 Год назад

    brother - you re a magician! AMAZING transformation!!!!

  • @davidwright4537
    @davidwright4537 Год назад

    Great episode! The funniest line in the video was “do you know how many times I’ve done this?”. I can relate! I have found that picking up a new project car is one of the most exciting times in the process, for it is full of optimism.

  • @Ripper13F1V
    @Ripper13F1V Год назад

    I had a 1970 124 my mom bought me in 1992. I really wish I had hung on to that. It's a special car.

  • @Pislui
    @Pislui Год назад +1

    Thank you again Larry!!!
    Can't wait to start working on it!

  • @kendavis1198
    @kendavis1198 Год назад +1

    "O" My LORD HAVE MERCY LARRY.... That was a MESS...... Looked much better after an AMMO Bath and Detail. That Back seat???? UGLY stuff that came outa that. Another GREAT Video. Now, Let's get the Syclone in there and make it SHINE!!!

  • @Tyler_gh
    @Tyler_gh Год назад +19

    I still wouldn’t sit in that car 🤢

  • @darren2650
    @darren2650 Год назад

    Hahaha love the Steve camo's. He acts like he doesnt love making the trip over to see what disaster you've got in the shop but you loves it

  • @andrewnowicki5156
    @andrewnowicki5156 Год назад +2

    I love your videos, and especially disaster details. That being said, I am really concerned with the amount of risk involved with these projects. Stay safe out there.

  • @kennethjones4578
    @kennethjones4578 Год назад

    The transformation is amazing and I had no idea mice poo and pee was that dangerous. I spent a summer driving around in an ex-infested Porsche 914 that had even had its brake lines eaten away by rodents. I’m lucky to be here to talk about it then.

  • @hvysshvy7513
    @hvysshvy7513 Год назад

    I have many great memories of riding in a Fiat 2000 listening to AC DC's and riding around having a great time with the top down Carefree in high school

    • @hvysshvy7513
      @hvysshvy7513 Год назад

      Backinblack of course

    • @JodyOwen-we6oo
      @JodyOwen-we6oo Год назад

      My FIAT 128SL back in high school rocked AC/DC.
      The 80 Spider 2000 I have now it’s more old big band through the earbuds rowing through the gears on the twistiest mountain road I can find,

  • @mnmn1665
    @mnmn1665 Год назад

    Great job, Larry. Your resurrection just doubled the car's value. 😉

  • @bertwolf2511
    @bertwolf2511 Год назад

    I did a complete restoration of a 1985.5 Pininfarina Spider as a hobbyist with no clue as to the bio-hazard risk. It sat for about 28 years in a three-sided shed and hosted many rodents. I watched your video and I shudder to think how naive I was. I'll be more careful next time.

  • @rorynewton1228
    @rorynewton1228 Год назад +1

    I folloiw Rebuit Rescue too and was I delighted that you turned up on one of their videos. What REALLY surprised me was the number of times you REMOVED your mask while inside the plane to talk to the camera. Lesson learned for everyone I hope.

  • @HiCZoK
    @HiCZoK Год назад

    These old, super dirty vids are the best. I especially love the seats extractor parts

  • @pj66677
    @pj66677 Год назад +1

    My friend in HS had that exact car in tan with black, the damn car with the twin cam & light weight would hit 100mph easy!

  • @HypnotizinDetailz
    @HypnotizinDetailz Год назад +1

    Outstanding job Larry!!! I have a similar age Triumph Spitfire in my street, basically it’s barely sticking out of the bushes now, only the back end’s yellow paint is visible a little bit… Its packed inside with rubbish and all kind of junk right up to to its soft top… I think even you would be shocked to see how it looks like! 😁
    I was thinking about saving it, perhaps asking someone about it and clean it for free as I do my videos, but I don’t know who the owner is and probably it would fall apart as it’s so rusty… but don’t know what I should do - it would be a great rescue video though! 😊

  • @EchoJulez
    @EchoJulez Год назад

    Another great video! So, Quiet Riot’s drummer has this old 82’ Lambo Countach going up for auction. Thing has been sitting for 20y and needs restoration. Time to take the channel to 11.

  • @justindivinagracia6086
    @justindivinagracia6086 Год назад

    Really like how through you are with the underbody. Mine especially needs it bc I’m in construction

  • @ryanshorts339
    @ryanshorts339 Год назад +3

    Question: When you do these kinds of details that have dangerous levels of mouse waste and mold, do you take any steps to clear out the areas that might be harder to reach (inside of AC vents, underneath trim, behind panels etc.)? Thanks for all the awesome content!

  • @bryanturner1715
    @bryanturner1715 Год назад

    Having had a little sports car in the past this is hard to watch. The Fiat appears to be in very good condition and it's sad to see that it was so neglected. I love these videos and it's so exciting to see the car coming to life again.

  • @EAADetailing
    @EAADetailing Год назад +1

    I really have to stop trying to watch this while trying to eat breakfast. But it did come out beautifully!

  • @MrRocketguitar
    @MrRocketguitar Год назад

    What a transformation. Brilliant cars to drive just need to stop any rust. Brilliant engines

  • @wingnut5730
    @wingnut5730 Год назад +1

    Same situation with a car I detailed late last summer. Turned out great, but took about 3 days to get it there. 52 Studebaker.

  • @famasmaster2000
    @famasmaster2000 Год назад +1

    Next level Larry. You have unbelievable knowledge and skills 👏

  • @eduardocertain2227
    @eduardocertain2227 Год назад +1

    Awesome video beautiful little car good job

  • @michaelsacco1463
    @michaelsacco1463 Год назад

    Sorry you got HANTA. You are the safest on RUclips. Look at other detailer and they rarely wear PPE.

  • @rickbaker4571
    @rickbaker4571 Год назад +2

    My wife asks me to "wax the car", she loves the smell so much. You should make that in a candle LOL!! Thanks for bringing us along

  • @Trouba315
    @Trouba315 Год назад

    This was not car detailing but sanation of cess...horrible...All kudos to Larry for such huge job.

  • @l1ndener
    @l1ndener Год назад

    this has to be one of the best yet, incredible work especially under the circumstances of the waste🙏

  • @simonbarr9489
    @simonbarr9489 Год назад +1

    Another great video! I much prefer to see the older cars getting cleaned up, even if they are more likely to have rodent issues!

  • @JoeSmith-nu8oo
    @JoeSmith-nu8oo Год назад

    I almost bought one of these while I was living in Italy but opted for the Brava since it was half the price😆 Yeah I was cheap back then. But the Brava had a backseat and more trunk space for my bags as I traveled around Europe as much as possible.

  • @simonelphick4578
    @simonelphick4578 Год назад

    I owned a Fiat Spider 2000 in North Carolina in the 1980s. Just good enough as a car. but drop dead gorgeous and then some.

  • @OVCArchion
    @OVCArchion Год назад

    I had a 78. It was a love/hate relationship. I fabbed up carpeted panels to replace the rear seat, it's useless anyway.

  • @bstewartexecutivecarcare3797
    @bstewartexecutivecarcare3797 Год назад +1

    Thank you so much for sharing your expertise with us. Have you ever had to turn down a car that was just beyond salvation?
    Thanks again 👍✌️☮️

  • @briansmith2570
    @briansmith2570 Год назад

    I obviously have no idea what you charge for such an intensive project, but I firmly believe that it isn't enough, as well as you earn EVERY last cent!

  • @davidt3563
    @davidt3563 Год назад +1

    That car has been in storage almost as long as I've been walking on this earth.

  • @finaltouchautodetailingllc
    @finaltouchautodetailingllc Год назад

    One of my favorite things about a convertible is being able to have additional access to the car

  • @Works2Shoot
    @Works2Shoot Год назад

    Larry it'd probably be a good idea for you to have a winch mounting location somewhere strong in your garage or driveway so you don't hurt yourself. Not sure how, but if there is anyone who can figure it out, it's your team!

  • @wittynclever
    @wittynclever Год назад

    I never knew it was safe to power wash an engine bay until watching these videos!!

  • @dethmaul
    @dethmaul Год назад

    4:41
    WOO i got a 48 jeep! I peeped it out of the corner of my eye and had to rewind lol

  • @atenza525
    @atenza525 Год назад +1

    Italian car going to a Italian person, perfect ending!

  • @incognito3743
    @incognito3743 Год назад

    “Lemmie see whatchu got” 😂😅. I think Steve was having lunch……Thank you Steve. 😉