Jim Rockford would be proud.

Mouth held camera , that's a man dedicated to his work !

That new intake, carb, and exhaust made a world of difference...no more bogging at takeoff and nearly 3 seconds shaved off the 0-60. Nice! Can't wait for more!

Love seeing the old firebird wake back up and sound like it should. I always liked the looks of the formula hood instead of the shaker, too. Looking forward to when it’s all finished. My eyes couldn’t help but be drawn to the 911 in the background, though. Any chance we’ll see an update on it anytime soon?

I really enjoy seeing your fathers talents being used on this build. Great exhaust design 😊

Growing up, my dad had a 79 trans am 10th anniversary, 12k miles, absolutely mint in every way. That car was so cool . I love this body style and am glad to see you and your dad fixing this up. It is really cool watching you and your family doing this together and it is family friendly entertainment, no cussing! You also obviously like to teach people about what you are doing. Keep it up!

Anytime a second gen Firebird/Trans Am can be saved is a great thing! Those headers practically installed themselves!! You didn't even need to "massage" them!

Just LOVE the enthusiasm that you and your Dad show. Nothing forced or staged, just genuine enjoyment. Best channel on the internet.

Love to see these old cars getting back on the road no matter what condition their in, you just can’t get the driving experience like these old firebirds in any newer car made today great job👍

All I’ve got to say is Damn dad’s got some welding skills, loved what you two did to the car so far and can’t wait until she’s all finished

Nice to see someone build the exhaust, most channels take it to a shop for that. Great work as always.

The car is really coming along! Thankful you and your father can spend time together and revive cars most would not!

We all need our dads well done dad.👏👏

I love watching you and your dad work together - you have fun and you're the best of pals! Nothing in this world is nearly as important as that!

Couldn't have put it better. Always been a big fan of Jim (Rockford) Garner. He was a great driver in real life also. Thank you so much for the video. Your mods are awesome. Especially the exhaust system.❤

Man she sounds great and moves well. Thanks for sharing ❤

Dad did a wonderful job with the exhaust 👍 that car certainly sounds and runs a lot better with your improvements. I'm looking forward to the interior clean up. Keep up the great work and the great videos 👍✌️🇺🇲

B.B. YES !!! BRINGING IT BACK....WHAT A GREAT NEW BUILD ON THIS OLD FIRE TURKEY!!!! IT DOES SOUND GOOOOD!! THE REST OF THE CAR IS SHACKING IT DOESNT KNOW IT SELF.. GREAT BRING IT BACK,,.. THANKS!!!!

Man been watching since before the 911 and I remember everyone complaining about the video and sound quality. Now it’s top notch. Great job and congrats on the success. You deserve it and more

Really looking forward to watching this in approximately 7 minutes after I've made myself a coffee I'm loving your content keep the videos coming

Looking forward to your next episode. The journey's been fun!

So satisfying hear the V8 roar Old school gotta love it!!!

You guyz deserve a huge awesome shop. What talent!!!

A fresh of breath air for sure! 😮

You guys are on the way to a sweet ride ..gotta do one of your dad's classics soon

A tip on timing. Don’t just check it at idle. You need to check what it goes to at full advance. That’s what’s most important for power. Use your dial back timing light, to ensure that with vacuum advance disconnected, you see 38-40 degrees at full advance, with that stock low compression 350 with stock heads. Also, putting lighter advance springs so you have full advance before 3000 rpm will help immensely. Ideally also add a screw to the advance plate, to create a positive stop for the advance. This way you can reduce the amount of centrifugal advance, and run more timing at idle for best throttle response off the line. Also set your throttle cable freeplay to a minimum, to ensure you are actually opening the carb fully at full throttle.

Sounds amazing! A mild cam may help with that awesome idle sound 😏

This is such a great channel. I wish there were more to watch but I went all the way to the beginning and watched all of them. Thanks for the content Budget Buildz.

An Edelbrock carb will always run when a holley won't. Edelbrock all the way baby

Miss my old '77 Firebird Esprit watching this series.

You and your Dad can work on my car anytime! I LOVE the exhaust note coming out of that Firebird and the look that both of you had on your faces when you improved that 0-60 time, was a joy to behold! Looks like you now have a "Rockford Mobile'!!!!

You need a welding table, your back is gonna love you for it. Never take your back for granted.

I love the continuous improvement you guys put into every vehicle you touch. Thanks guys for the POSITIVE direction you put into your work!

Damn fine job on the exhaust! Nice seeing another proud bird back on the road!

Really like seeing this car rescued. I am a big 70's era Trans am/ Firebird fan. Can't wait to see the interior done.

Good result on that one. Impressive increases without even caming the engine

Fire Chicken! I never see these anymore. Few on the road? Used to be everywhere...

Exhaust sounds great

Love the videos. Your knowledge is astonishing. You make it look easier than it is!

I have to commend you on your choice of music filler while you’re working. It’s very pleasant and not annoying like some channels. I’m very new to this game so I’m taking whatever tips I can from other channels. Love what you do. I’m a NC boy so I’m not very far from you guys. Your channel gets better all of the time.

Great car and video ! Just a minor suggestion - a squirt of cutting lube on the bandsaw and hole saws - they won't blunt so quick !

Those scenes shot from the road shoulder of the car going by gave me the "Smokey and the Bandit" vibe. Cool.

Michael I just love the way you and your dad have so much fun together. That's what a father and son should do. Many blessings to you and your family as always your friend Joe in Ohio

Bunch of little kids,,,. all grown up.. lol.. thanks for sharing your fun.. Cheers from Vietnam

I had a 78 Trans Am fresh from the junkyard, all of this brings back memories when I bought a Performer Intake and a Holley 600cfm carb for a swap of the stock intake and Quadrajet. Lots of wheel spin..

Got to love the 2nd gen firebirds. Nice to see another being saved. 👍

I love dads laugh at 2:48. Lol.. Sort of lets us know how high the expectations of that test was. :D That being said, I love the project and hope this will get the same amount of love as the Porsche did even if the market value cannot compare.

That Chevy and Porsche in the garage are nice looking too. I need to check out your playlist for their rebuilds.

I was about to say put an Edelbrock on it! Sounds great now.

I have to be honest. I was a bit skeptical of the exhaust until you fired her up. Just the right balance of rumble and bass without being obnoxious. I can't wait to see her all dolled up.

you are a true connoisseur of American classic cars! Hello everyone from Ukraine! ✌️🇺🇦🇺🇸👍☮️🌐❕

I had a 77 Trans Am, with the 400 ... still anemic as hell. I also had a 79 Trans Am with 4 speed and a highly tickled 400. It was an absolute banshee!!!

Great exhaust job! Love the side dumps.

Enjoying watching this Firebird series. You are doing the right things to make it a screamer!

Hey man Junkyard Diggs has a very in-depth videos on Carburetors and rebuilding them. You might want to check tho's out and see if there is something you missed or have forgotten about carbs. My Grandfather said once to me when I was a kid. Never buy Holly Carbonators, Edelbrock carburetors are the best period. He was a Master Mechanic that specialized in Carburetors. Once his health started to go south he would go to the junkyard and pick and pull Carbs that would be worth some coin rebuilt and running properly. So he'd rebuild them at home sell them at the swap meet and make bank every time he went. Once a month is all he needed to go there and would always have cash on hand... Just a little story about my Grand Father. I dont know why I told you all that but I guess I did. lol Ok well peace.

Thank you for sharing and your APPRECIATION to your subscribers

Looking good! I kept eyeing around the yard looking for some new yard art 🤣😉!

My first car in high school was this exact car. It was a sunshine yellow 78 Formula with a 350. My dad painted it red and silver about 3 years before I got it. This build brings back so many memories of my dad and I working on it. I've been looking for one to acquire but the prices and garage space are limits for me. Maybe one day! Thanks for sharing this series!

These Pontiac’s are beautiful Third gens too.

Great video as usual Michael, wouldn't expect anything less! Waiting for the new interior like you guys did on that beautiful 61 Galaxy!

I absolutely love that patina and color. 4 speed is going to make her and you as a driver happy as a kid!

Great sound just a sweet Bird!

Love this series, great to see it coming together, fantastic work on the exhaust. 👍👏☘️

Curve kit in the distributor, 3.73 gears, headers, re-jet the carb, dual exhaust, new intake, roller 1.65 rocker arms and a transmission shift kit That's what we did in the '70's and 80's

You guys just keep getting better, much love and respect. Bruce NZ

I still can't believe that is your dad! He looks like a older brother. He must have had you in his teens.

Back in the day.....I grew up in the town of Abilene, Texas. The car culture was fairly strong and many people would cruise North First on weekend nights. I remember the street racing with much fondness. Its strange to say a 16 second quarter mile wasn't bad back then. A 15 second quarter mile was a good race and a 14 second got you serious respect. What a new stock Mustang, Camaro or Challenger can do boggles the mind. The sound of your carborated small block brings back wonderful memories. Please put a mild cam in it and make it go rumpety rump.

Almost ready for Power Tour

Aging Wheels would probably be interested in test driving the electric Rabbit!

Thanks for cleaning it 🫡🇺🇸

Thank you for posting and Making my Day a lot Better!!!! Sounds so good!!! 2nd best car on channel!!! Lol

That 911 hiding in the background looks good. My dad has a silver 911 and my brother has a black 968

Love it! It’s great that you bring these classics back !

Excellent restoration. I really enjoyed every segment of it. Since I’m a Porsche man, I look forward to your next restoration.

A 150 shot of Nitrous will knock that 0 to 60. I had a 77 T/A 400 4spd with a 200 shot on it. I used it for street racing in the early 80’s and did really well. Didn’t abuse it whatsoever and finally just parked it. After a couple years sold it and it went down the road. Sure do miss it!!!

Dont forget seatbelts, lots of kids watching 😊will you do some custom interior on this?

WOW! Excellent work. Looking forward to the next installment.

"fresh of breath air"....I'll allow it. Great episode!

That exhaust is sick!!!!

Great video. Back in the day, I was the proud owner of 3 mid-70's F-bodies. (A '78 T/A with a 400ci Pontiac was the high-end model.) You are on the right track here , and be thankful you've got a 350-SBC already! Intake & exhaust are critical, but you really need a stage-2 cam. (Nothing crazy, pick one that raises the power band up about 1000 rpm.) After that, you'll be amazed what new KYB Gas-Adjust shocks, suspension bushings, and heavy sway bars will do!

Awesome modifications, just a cool Firebird, thanks for saving Her.

Really like this car!! Plz do a full restoration! So satisfying seeing a car come back to life. You guys wanna make me start working on cars lol

Don't know why everyone wants a loud car or truck. Low throaty rumble sounds better IMO. Love what you did with it. Had a '76 myself. Looking forward to more.

Wow 😮 what a difference it makes just changing out a few things , Great job 👍 guys

worth to be restored, memories from Spain...

I love what you guys are doing with this Bird! I will keep looking for next coming video's like i did with the Targa... Keep it up and go make it fast and looking better...

Another great one!!! So fun to watch.

Another amazing video, thank you both!!

Fun seeing the progress on this car.

Looks and sounds good. I look forward to seeing future content on it.

Great Idea! Gears and a 4 SPEED!

Great video! Love the Firebird

Sounds meaty guys! Another great video!

Wow that’s impressive how much time was shaved off just with easy bolt ons

I love the sound of that exhaust!

You look more at home behind this firebird then the Porsche!

Wow. You guys sure do know your way around an exhaust system & you DEFINITELY can lay down some SICK welds!! 😮👍🏻 That thing sounds awesome now!!

I'm sure you would agree with me, but it'd be really cool to see this old girl get an updated interior with a set of custom, but stock looking gauges, an original Firebird 3 spoke perforated steering wheel, some new black leather buckets and reupholstered rear seat, a new black perforated headliner, a custom made black center console, black carpet pan, a new 9" rear axle with 3.73 gears and a posi, a Blueprint Engines 4 bolt main 383 stroker with a true multi-port fuel injection (8 injectors), a Holley tunnel ram intake manifold with a 90mm throttle body (or just make it simple and cheaper and build a 6.0 or 6.2 LS), a Holley engine management system, a T6060 six speed manual behind it, and a full QA1 coilover suspension. I'd find some really cool old school magnesium slots or some newer wheel that has that 70's dragster look. Next thing on the list would be a full round of bodywork and a cool retro paintjob that would make this thing look like an old school drag car, but it's best attribute would be roadrace courses. I know, I know, thanks for the novel, but I LOVE these cars, and I love to dream.

LOVE IT GUYS, keeps me some motivation on my firebird

That will look so good restored.