FORGOTTEN Pontiac Trans Am Rescue! First Wash in 17 Years

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2 жыл бұрын

Fella my Dad works with asked us if we'd like to save this 4th Gen Trans Am, and of course we couldn't say no! It was his Late Step Fathers and with his passing had to be removed from his property. In todays video we give it, it's first cleaning since being stuck in the garage 17 Years Ago! Next we'll attempt to get it running! I hope you all enjoy! Thank you all as always for the continued Love and Support!
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@JMc.D 2 жыл бұрын

I personally wouldn’t paint the back bumper valance black. I’d make the exhaust tips more prominent to add interest to the lower bumper. It’s a nice red.

@johnfranklin5277 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, painting the rear bumper would make it look like a HOOPTI, not good.

@marcryvon 2 жыл бұрын

Yep, leave it as original. The new wheels were an option at the time and that's cool. Collectors want OEM. Including the exhaust pipes. Again, OEM !

@bellowsjeep3999 2 жыл бұрын

I totally agree!!

@shaolinfox30 2 жыл бұрын

I agree. I've had three birds. I currently have a fourth gen Trans Am. I see people spray the lower bumper black and to me it looks ghetto. trashy, ricey... whatever you want to say, but I think it looks dumb! These cars have a unique enough look not to go messing around in that rear end🤔😝

@AdamBHLN 2 жыл бұрын

That car is way too nice and original to paint that bumper black.

@garycutshaw5246 2 жыл бұрын

Gotta love them old T/A s . prettiest car you've had on the channel...

@jackonthefarm5540 2 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed seeing this car come back to life. Looking forward to your getting it running well. I was an engineer at Pontiac Motors from 1970 to 1980.

@rsprockets7846 2 жыл бұрын

we build excitement ..........................PONTIAC

@darrenswails 2 жыл бұрын

What a transformation! Beautiful reminder from my high school days

@danhertel4604 2 жыл бұрын

I love the way the kids pop in once in awhile and you just include them, great dad.

@icerazar713 2 жыл бұрын

If I hadn't watched this, is never believe that was the same car. Great job! Love this body style of the Trans Am.

@Lifeafter50SF 2 ай бұрын

Nothing more satisfying than seeing all that crud come off. You guys did a great job. Love this project.

@smarternu 2 жыл бұрын

Nice. It is not often you find a car worth the time you put in, but the results speak for themselves.

@DavidGragg82 2 жыл бұрын

Always thought the T/A’s and Firebirds were better looking. I’ve always liked the look of Pontiac over the regular Chevy stuff.

@67Stang 2 жыл бұрын

That brought back some memories. My mom had one of those back in the mid to late 90s. I remember driving it when she would let me. Her's was that same bright red. Thanks for bringing those memories back. Also I have heard an ozone generator is great for killing mold and mildew. It gets down into the carpet, headliner and seat cushions. Just make sure you are not in the car when the generator is running.

@EliteRock 2 жыл бұрын

Was going to make the same suggestion (ozone generator), would hopefully kill any spores (and microbes generally) in unreachable places.

@Berven-gf9jq 2 жыл бұрын

As a car detailer myself, this is for sure my kind of video 🙂 Great job clening up this beauty. Looking forward to the next one. Best regards from a fan and regular viewer in Norway 🙂

@BudgetBuildz 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! 😃 Can’t wait to share more! You as well!

@lukeciarallo5419 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! I doubt you see many trans Am in Norway 🇳🇴

@Berven-gf9jq 2 жыл бұрын

@@lukeciarallo5419 Once in a blue moon.

@andrewlisenby9693 2 жыл бұрын

I've had good results with tea tree oil mixed with white vinegar to kill mold spores and remove mildew from washable surfaces. Thanks for showing us the Harbor Freight Steam Cleaner. I think you could use some peppermint oil in the water reservoir to leave a nice fragrance and keep the rodents and mosquitoes away.

@jacobuscoetzee6689 2 жыл бұрын

Those wheels makes a world of difference

@colinklang 2 жыл бұрын

She cleaned up really nice! This video is taking me back! These were the muscle cars of my high school days. You had the fast and furious wannabes with their Hondas, Toyotas and Nissans. Then you had the guys who drove the camaros, mustangs and trans ams of this generation. I love it!!

@brianbyers5027 2 жыл бұрын

I cant wait to see this one running.

@michealmessam884 2 жыл бұрын

Great job! You made of the Modified Cars from the Future. Pontiac Firebird Trans Am for the old school Cars, it's been a while for along time ago thanks to you.

@robertswain8665 2 жыл бұрын

Everything you did, every choice on the Trans Am was so perfect. What a wonderful video… Now go run to the rubbish and get those C.D.’s back!

@robertswain8665 2 жыл бұрын

No body through’s out the 8-tracks in your 60’s & 70’s classic… no one through’s out the cassette’s in your 70’s & 80’s classic… & nobody though’s out the C.D.’s in your 80’& 90’s classic, especially The Bee Gee’s! 😇

@therealmcoy 2 жыл бұрын

Go get all of the cd’s Except for the boy George cd.

@LL-vy2do 2 жыл бұрын

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@Shane-qy7ff 2 жыл бұрын

This is one of my favorite channels on YT. Keep up the great work

@riobonito 2 жыл бұрын

Sensational! Seeing this Pontiac reminded me of the autorama kit my brother and I had. They came with two cars imitating this fourth generation Pontiac Trans Am, one red and one white. And it was imported from the USA, the headlights even turned on when running! And it's VERY satisfying to see a legend being saved.

@macllemos4845 2 жыл бұрын

I kinda more like to see barn found cars not only cleaned but also put in running condition. This surely makes my day!

@sailingzigzags6511 2 жыл бұрын

Looks amazing…beautiful car. Thank you for saving another soon to be classic.

@shawnchadwick4943 2 жыл бұрын

Great to see you working on the Trans Am. Hope you did not hurt the opti distributor. They don’t take kindly to power washing. Ask me how I know.

@stevensaminto1221 2 жыл бұрын

For sure the back bumper should be black. Looks real good guys. Awesome job.

@lunabouch 2 жыл бұрын

Great detailing work and renewal. Looking forward to the running and motoring episode.

@cardtrix1970 2 жыл бұрын

All of you did a BEAUTIFUL job detail ing this vehicle!!!

@TC-Henry 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, what a time capsule! Can't believe how well this is cleaning up!

@FEFIFO1984 2 жыл бұрын

What a Transformation! Just got to get it running and/or possibly put a ram-air hood on (just my opinion-I think that feature really makes the Firebird stand out) ....GREAT JOB!

@1966davrojoe 2 жыл бұрын

You and your Dad keep picking up these diamonds in the rough, great content as usual.cheers buddy..👍

@wesrunner8258 2 жыл бұрын

in addition to the dehumidifier, have you considered an ozone generator? they work great for things like cigarette smoke and should kill mold and help de-mustify some of your projects Enjoying the content!

@tihspidtherekciltilc5469 2 жыл бұрын

That's exactly what we used to remove the fish smell from the coolers used on our boats. They work great for refrigerators and freezers too.

@mancsblue 2 жыл бұрын

I love sports cars from the 80,s and 90,s it's when they actually looked fun .you did a great job that's one sharp looking ride

@stevewalden3814 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for saving this! Great job!

@charliecoco2115 2 жыл бұрын

Looks beautiful now, Well done!

@randalll1433 2 жыл бұрын

Great clean up on project Forgotten Bird, I think I would have clay bar the body before putting the machine buffer on it.

@anibalbabilonia1867 2 жыл бұрын

Man I’m impressed by the job you guy’s done here! It looks like brand new!👌😎👍

@paulym5814 2 жыл бұрын

This car looks awesome. The body is in great condition.

@Trains-With-Shane 2 жыл бұрын

My brother had a 95 TA almost exactly like that. same color, but his was a 6-spd. Was a very nice car. I have a feeling that you guys are about to learn, in detail, the fun that is the beautiful and not overly complicated 😆 LT1 Optispark ignition. lol.

@KeiNovak 2 жыл бұрын

Nice rescue. Glad you changed those wheels!

@haydenuk02 2 жыл бұрын

Looks great. Can’t wait to see the next one. Brilliant work and thanks for sharing this with us take care

@JorgeDiaz-ly5qp 2 жыл бұрын

I fully understand what you meant: that beaded body line on the back bumper would look AWESOME with a black padded trim line to break up all of the red back there - an excellent idea. You have outdone yourself - again! That ride is ready for Mecum right now!!! GREAT work, soothing video!

@angeldiaz-gv8uk 2 жыл бұрын

Its called the ceta mod there was a 2002 collectors edition yellow with black ceta bumper mod from the factory

@frankthieme8724 2 жыл бұрын

Washing, polishing, detailing - Like a new car.💪 Best regards from 🇩🇪. 🙋‍♂️

@lewisstallings5485 2 жыл бұрын

Great job! The wheels and the decals on the back were spot on!!!👍🏻

@nicholaspatterson9275 2 жыл бұрын

Painting that bumper is a great idea. Exhaust tips should be boxed to fit the bumper cut outs.

@ericgonthier4104 2 жыл бұрын

Wow you guys did a great job taking this car back to is glory. Can't wait to see the next part.

@johnfranklin5277 2 жыл бұрын

Hi ! I have a 94 Trans Am I bought new in june of 94. It has 338.000 miles on it now and the engine has never been touched. Even the timing chain is original. Still runs like new. 3000 mile oil changes,, Castrol GTX. Lifelong Southern California car, meticulously maintained mechanically and physically. Despite the high mileage, it looks nearly new, inside and out.. was my daily driver till 2005 when I bought a new car,, but is still used for fun, pleasure. Enjoyed this video, sad to see this car in such condition at so little mileage!! You may not know that mine cost approximately 40.000 dollars in today's money, they weren't cheap.

@mikaeljonsson4686 2 жыл бұрын

That turned out totally gorgeous! Awesome job!

@benjiereeves4919 2 жыл бұрын

An awesome transformation on a really cool car. A thunderchicken decal on the hood would look AMAZING!!! Keep up the good work and awesome content!!!!!

@ImGdiddy 2 жыл бұрын

What a find! The previous owners sure trashed the interior and the mice and mold spores finished it off. It was satisfying to see the result of your detail work. Underneath the crud and trash is a pretty well kept car. Hope that you get it running and driving.

@bradcrossman5068 2 жыл бұрын

Looks like someone has been watching Ammo NYC in their spare time! 😉 Nice job Michael. I've been watching since you started the Porsche and you've come a long ways and good for ya! Cheers from Eastern Canada.

@raymondmumford6255 2 жыл бұрын

So nice to see someone wet the whole car before going at it with a high pressure cleaner 👍 😃😎

@andrethib 2 жыл бұрын

car looks great! I think that painting the lower rear valence would give the car a more contemporary look, but leaving it the way it is would be period-correct (and it's what I would do)

@drblue5819 2 жыл бұрын

They are beautiful cars. I got mine restored a few years ago lotta work, totally worth it.

@jonpaulrhinehardt7663 2 жыл бұрын

The Opti-Spark distributor was a known failure point in those F-Bodies. My 94 Z28 failed because the water pump leaked and the distributor is directly under it. Can’t wait to hear it run!

@TheAlpine49 2 жыл бұрын

From a car, I wouldn't even open the door to, to a car I'd hell ya drive! Great job!

@IMMORTALDIO 2 жыл бұрын

Thats a super car such a great clean up , and the wheels were the icing on the cake .....Great.

@jr42a1 Жыл бұрын

Highly impressed with your methods and tools/cleaners. I was never aware HF had a steam cleaner . I think i need one. Thank you for your video.

@roderickmoyer9851 2 жыл бұрын

Wow looks really nice now. Great work as always

@terryeustice5399 2 жыл бұрын

Looks like new almost. A fine job of detailing this Firebird.

@larrysauriol759 2 жыл бұрын

Using an ozone generator would kill the mold and any toxin build u from vinyl or foam and other plastics…. The smaller ones aren’t terribly expensive, especially for an industrious ca guy like you. Absolutely LOVE your channel, especially the Porche rebuild and also the resurrecting of these older engines. Keep it up!!! LarryS

@sidlujano9944 2 жыл бұрын

This video is gonna blow up. Spectacular job! You earned the subscribe. Can't wait to see what's next with the car

@geoffreyb3337 2 жыл бұрын

I love this channel it's so relaxing and satisfying to watch at the same time

@anaderdimension 2 жыл бұрын

Paint it black the back low trim!!!👍 It would definitively add visual definition, a more sleek and performance look which honors this legendary car right on point! I dont think this design of those particular years was great for what this incredible Transam is supposed to look like, so doing that trim in black would help quite a bit. And wow!! Amazing detailing!! And Im so glad about all the showing and sharing how you do it and what you use!! THANK YOU!! I SUBSCRIBED AND LIKED AND LOOK FORWARD YOUR NEXT VIDEO 🙂🚘

@Uberbizmeister 2 жыл бұрын

Can't say I'm a huge fan of the car, as I'm a air cooled VW/Porsche guy, but full cred for the work you've put in, A1 job which will pay off when you sell this baby ... all the best from an Australian subscriber

@EnglishTurbines 2 жыл бұрын

Here for your super weather, as usual sun, blue sky, no wind...Car looks great guys...🤔😳😳🇬🇧

@qijuans2920 8 ай бұрын

Ive seen this whole series. I love it. I have a 93 Trans Am that I have to do pretty much everything yall did. Yall are the only ones to cover it. Thanks for the videos I wish there was more out there on the LT1 Trans Ams.

@nancykitzinger3078 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful car! Now to make it run! Sounds like a big challenge!

@nickwhitney6051 2 жыл бұрын

What a really enjoyable video, and what a great feeling of achievement you must have had after completing the task. Can’t wait to see it up and running again 👍

@o2kala649 2 жыл бұрын

Love the channel! You need to get your shop owner to pour a nice concrete pad for these wash videos. And NO to the black bumper!

@OneSillyGrl 2 жыл бұрын

Welcome to come vacation to Florida and detail my '94 Formula Firebird! ❤

@jameslewis5975 2 жыл бұрын

Always check the rear tail running bulbs/brake lights..my friends always had some funky issues with one side being dimmer or bulbs going out.

@patrickhill8748 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome revival!! You all made it look like new. Can’t wait to set the vid on getting it running, and the young man taking it for a drive!! What an experience for him.

@lifewithmikey 2 жыл бұрын

If you slow the rpm down on your buffer less chance of burning through the paint and you will remove more of the swirl marks and fine scratches and hit all your edges lightly and quickly thats the areas your most likely to burn through

@rogermeidl4856 2 жыл бұрын

Can't wait to see this bird back on the road!

@mikemartin1532 2 жыл бұрын

Love how u where working hard to clean and little man was putting fingerprints all over the window my son use to do me same way lol

@MrMattDat Жыл бұрын

I LOVED those cars! Gorgeous & sleek! Great job (especially on the interior!! Too many folks just won't go the mile on interiors!). Can't wait to see your next video on this!

@andarthome142 2 жыл бұрын

It's very nice of you that the guy you buy it from get to get to ride it when your done with it for the first time ride.👍👍😎

@ducknorris233 2 жыл бұрын

The size of those wheels and the cutouts says a lot of what’s changed in 20 plus years.

@BudgetBuildz 2 жыл бұрын

I know right! Odd proportions, that you definitely wouldn’t find on a car today!

@rudolfopadilla535 2 жыл бұрын

Great car, can't wait to see the outcome of the problem, probably going to be an optispark issue.

@johndalton3821 2 жыл бұрын

Looks great..!! Looking forward to the next episode..!!

@jerrydineen2827 2 жыл бұрын

You and your Dad did an amazing job on detailing the car. I'd leave the bumper as is!

@baureihe151 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutly stunning that the paint is in that good shape😱😃👍

@cbpienkowski 2 жыл бұрын

You can clean up the carbon build up off those chrome exhaust tips with some steel wool and Windex or Fantastic. They will shine up like brand new and the steel wool won't scratch the chrome :)

@CorollaMAD97 2 жыл бұрын

Wow that transformation is awesome! I had a steamer a few weeks ago but never knew what to do with it and gave it away xD dam it

@kennyweaver3597 2 жыл бұрын

Not bad at all done awesome work you get it running

@jameswilson7641 2 жыл бұрын

Wow …. That little Firebird sure did clean up very nicely!!! You’re a wizard you brought that interior back to life!!! She looks beautiful inside and out!!! I hope you get it running and sounding aggressive like she should!!!

@Scotts23 2 жыл бұрын

Thats a good looking car 🚗 with amazing potential can't wait to see the next installment

@MidwestMotor 2 жыл бұрын

Man, you guys nailed it!!!! Very nice! 🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁

@allenbeaulieu7077 2 жыл бұрын

Now that’s how a TransAm is supposed to look like!! Fine job, now get her to run as good as she looks. Big Al.

@jbroadnax65 15 күн бұрын

What an impressive detail! I enjoyed this video. I remember when these Pontiacs were popular during the 90's. I was driving a little Pontiac Sunfire when these Trans Ams were giving Ford Mustangs of that era hell.

@robertbukovac2842 2 жыл бұрын

That's the one thing I always miss...clean the car first...I lived in Germany too long, I guess? They always keep it neat. But you did a nice job. Rob, Cairns

@markcorboy8528 2 жыл бұрын

It must be said that dust and grime does preserve. What a great detailing job you guys have achieved. Looking forward to seeing you guys getting it running again. Cheers from down under.

@intrepid5684 2 жыл бұрын

The car looks amazing. Great job on the detail work. Can't wait to watch you working on the mechanicals.

@katrinamcopple9541 2 жыл бұрын

I've got the 95 version except mines a convertible. Same color. Nice addition w the new wheels!. And yes, mines the WS6. 😁👍💗 92k miles. Nice job guys!.

@j.miranda7986 2 жыл бұрын

Great job guys. I lllove when some hardworkers transform this kind of jewels and make them become a dream car one more time. Elbow grease and passion, you should be proud of your work. I do. Greetings from Spain, and keep going!!

@N8RTH 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! Great job!!

@Maxdekriek 2 жыл бұрын

loved it as always ... i came out really nice!!! greetsz from holland... max

@seangill7985 2 жыл бұрын

Paint came back nicely! Ever consider doing a Clay Bar process? Takes a LOT of the trash off the surface after the initial washing and makes the compound/wax process much easier/faster. Just a suggestion!

@eyb0ss317 2 жыл бұрын

Your kids will without a doubt have the coolest first cars

@tomswindler64 2 жыл бұрын

It’s amazing how that soap and water can change the appearance of a car,looks like it was at one time a sweet ride.keep doing what your doing and waiting for next video.good video.😎😎😎👍👍👍

@BudgetBuildz 2 жыл бұрын

Most definitely! I’d say she was was taken care of back in the day! Thanks so much!