I RESTORED My 1986 Trans Am's Engine Bay with RATTLE CANS! (ft. Dash Removal and Mouse Eradication)

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3 жыл бұрын

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Parts and Paint:
Superclean:
superclean.com/locate-a-store/
(Superclean supplied me with all the cleaner for this video)
Battery tray:
www.summitracing.com/parts/oe...
Base and çlear coat:
www.automotivetouchup.com/ (not sponsored)
Primers, cleaners, tools:
Respirator:
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Filler primer:
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Self etch primer: (for bare metal)
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Krylon satin black:
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VHT satin black:
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Wax and grease remover:
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Seam sealer:
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320 grit sandpaper: (for orbital sander)
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Budget orbital sander:
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Cordless Milwaukee orbital sander:
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Contractor paper:
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Masking tape:
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Пікірлер: 270

@holla4duke213 3 жыл бұрын

I'm feeling the 80's training montage music!

@evanidris5786 2 жыл бұрын

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@raphaelali218 2 жыл бұрын

@Evan Idris Instablaster :)

@evanidris5786 2 жыл бұрын

@Raphael Ali Thanks for your reply. I got to the site on google and I'm in the hacking process now. Takes quite some time so I will reply here later when my account password hopefully is recovered.

@evanidris5786 2 жыл бұрын

@Raphael Ali it did the trick and I finally got access to my account again. I'm so happy! Thank you so much, you really help me out!

@raphaelali218 2 жыл бұрын

@Evan Idris No problem =)

@jimcabezola3051 3 жыл бұрын

Never watched a battery tray being removed and replaced before! Thanks for this tutorial.

@scottcunningham5065 3 ай бұрын

Brilliant work. The prep is everything as we all know...but sometimes we can get a wee bit lazy fantazy. Retored my faith in rattle cans and the work needed in prep.

@carlsaporiti3518 8 ай бұрын

Outstanding result Matt! It's all about the prep....KUDOs for your perservence!

@calestevens5064 2 жыл бұрын

Hey brother! I'm a Ford Foxbody Mustang guy... but I always love seeing the extreme similarities of the GM F-body. That engine bay came out beautiful and I love that factory color. Keep up the great work! Great to see American history kept alive (even with a little modification, lol). Thanks again!

@tcouty 3 жыл бұрын

Great production of the video man. Sweeping shots, music and fade outs. End results look fantastic. Can’t wait to see the rest of the series

@leepietzsch 3 жыл бұрын

i love these longer formatted videos showing the process with a how-to with it as well.

@marcusmaddenov2451 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent job Matt 👏 👍 the prep pays off in the paint and your hard work really shows!

@everyday80sdude86 3 жыл бұрын

From a Ford guy, Thank You! You have given me the confidence to start doing more painting on my own. Like your T/A.

@Miggy0089 3 жыл бұрын

Been looking forward to this for a month! lol THis videos are amazing it will help me build my iroc z at some point :D

@jwhittredge 3 жыл бұрын

I thought I blacked out and wrote your comment here as I also have an IROC I'm rebuilding, and needing to do this. And, been waiting a month! Hah ha!!! Let's do this, Matt! Can't wait to see the video!!!

@tcouty 3 жыл бұрын

Same here 😅 have a blue 86 I’m wanting to get started on next month

@aaronzawadski4496 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome Matt! I've been thinking about replacing that insulation behind the dash. Wasn't looking forward to it. Thank you for the great info. Looking forward to this build!

@CarguyEd5150 3 жыл бұрын

It was relaxing watching this transformation of the engine bay and job well done! I love the attention to detail and have done similar projects like this in my past, but never to this degree or quality. Well done!

@danconlan8735 3 жыл бұрын

Another great one Matt, the engine bay turned out really nice. Looking forward to the next ones! Thanks for sharing, DC

@motorola12slvr 3 жыл бұрын

I have not even seen it and I’m exited 😅

@blakeholder1017 3 жыл бұрын

Well done and great work! I appreciate your attention to detail as well as getting that job done right!

@Kyle7K 2 жыл бұрын

Glad I found this channel. I'm buying back an 87 trans am I owned in high school, from 93 til 99. It's ROUGH. I have decent paint and body experience but minimal mechanical experience. I want to restore it to what it was when I owned it and beyond, including a LS swap (have someone lined up for this, way beyond me). I have a feeling if I do this project, this channel will be most valuable!

@dieterich6533 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent content once again, dense with material. Love the music; it suits the video so well. Worth the wait. Long video yet felt short, so I was immersed the entire time; could have went on for two hours and left me wanting more.

@paragon84 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for all the hard work and effort that goes into making these videos. Great job mate!.

@aroliver10 4 ай бұрын

I’ve been doing this type of stuff for so long and never finishing the job because rattle cans aren’t going to give good results painters tell say. This is inspirational I must say. I’m in the middle of a ls swap on a Camaro and I was going to half ass the engine bay because I didn’t want to pay someone to spray it. Rattle can it will be!!!!

@jse684747 9 ай бұрын

Absolutely amazing! loved this video. was thinking of doing this to my car and now i know what it takes and it is possible in a regular guys garage.

@robertappleyard7053 3 жыл бұрын

I had to re watch the episode on my phone to grab some pictures, thanks for the video / reference material!

@carlferguson3316 3 жыл бұрын

Another awesome video, I'm very happy with it being a long one as well. Can't wait for the next one!

@moldingpro7208 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video Matt! Worth waiting for!

@Mr.Noisewater 3 жыл бұрын

Always love watching your videos. Iv got an 89 RS which I'm daily driving right now. Great motivation to wanna get out there and start doing little things here and there with it. But once I get another vehicle I'm definitely restoring it. Great content man keep it up.

@JamesBond-yw3dj 3 жыл бұрын

Super cool video. I am working on a 82 Trans Am myself and have to do the exact thing - paint the engine bay and replace the battery tray as well. I already bought the tray but have not installed it. It was good to see you do it so I can get an idea. Great work and keep the videos coming. 👍

@travisquintero8334 3 жыл бұрын

I have no words other than.. DAMN FINE JOB!

@robertorecchia7219 3 жыл бұрын

wow Matt great job. this was so satisfying to watch!

@IROCZman15 3 жыл бұрын

Looks good man. Good job ! I know the effort that it takes to do this exact project. This was me last January. Sanding, filling holes, removing everything, primer, paint, what a process.... but the results are well worth it. Good job

@reddragon6613 3 жыл бұрын

This is a clinic on how to do this right, really like the step by step.

@LTJohn 3 жыл бұрын

The engine bay looks like it did from the factory. Absolutely awesome job with it!! I definitely think you wouldn't have any problems doing the outside body and painting with how you've done the engine bay!! 😎👍

@Legodarthbrick 3 жыл бұрын

Nice job man, I’m on the same step with my 86 T/A. Been following your videos like guidelines. Can’t wait to see the wiring video soon I know I’m going to need it.

@Chefboiali. 8 ай бұрын

Awesome video! You taught me a lot about primer. I didn't know about the filler primer and for sure will be using that. They even had it in red which will help my color scheme. Thanks again!

@Wolfman_3344 3 жыл бұрын

I’m loving the video as always. Highly detailed. I love it

@tedwood273 3 жыл бұрын

Great job Matt. I always enjoy watching your videos.

@larrydeaton5452 3 жыл бұрын

It looks great Matt! It will really look good when you raise the hood to show off that LS engine.

@davidwiley652 3 жыл бұрын

👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾is all I got to say... I love the long videos. Looks damn good. Stay warm Matt it looks like it was super cold in the garage...🍁

@m1a1hm 3 жыл бұрын

AWESOME work !! Dude it was worth the wait . As some one who lived through the 80's the music was a great touch it made me feel like i was watching a 80's video. Can't wait for the next update.

@geremychubbuck3730 3 жыл бұрын

Outstanding job, Matt. Well done!

@roubensarian2993 3 жыл бұрын

Matt, really enjoy watching ur videos.pretty knowledgeable

@deloreanman14 3 жыл бұрын

Well done, sir! From what I've seen of how most car companies paint engine bays from the factory, it's unlikely that even looked that good when it was new.

@BlueOceanFilms 3 жыл бұрын

This! This right here is why i subscribed to you awhile back. Thanks for the info and all. Be awesome to see you get your own show on motortrend one day . Thanks again. Making me want to work on my 87 TA even more.

@jasonmoore632 Жыл бұрын

Looks awesome great work!!! You are inspiring me to do this to my 85 TA I’m restoring. My engine is out.

@mikekemp9776 Жыл бұрын

Awesome step by step video instructions. Thanks

@ughmas 3 жыл бұрын

Wow awesome video Matt, you put a ton of work into making that engine bay look great!

@imprecise4026 3 жыл бұрын

A much anticipated upload, Thank you Matt

@justynporter5721 2 жыл бұрын

I'm supposed to be inheriting my family's 89 but this is probably my favorite channel cause I got a 02 chevy too so this channel covers everything I need love the content bro

@davebarron5939 3 жыл бұрын

WOW! Came out great. Now I can see why you went ahead and pulled the front bumper cover and associated. Only way to do it right.

@frodofrode 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video.Nice work there LsxMatt !!!

@Superkid778 3 жыл бұрын

Your best video ever and the best work you’ve done to date! Keep up the good work Matt!

@BradHuey1992 3 жыл бұрын

Looks freaking killer man!! 👍👍👍... Can't wait too see it completely done...

@toddjordan8703 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome job!!. Great video and excited to see more keep them coming.

@joehoulihan5305 2 жыл бұрын

Looks so good! So so good! Thank you for the content!

@bikerbrego 3 жыл бұрын

Great job on the painting of the engine bay

@Sandhill1988 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely great job that looks outstanding!

@BryanSatterfield 3 жыл бұрын

Hell yeah Matt looks great. I’ll be starting on my 85 TransAm in the next few weeks.

@lonnieharris6197 3 жыл бұрын

That engine bay looks amazing great job!

@gabrielbotto5699 2 жыл бұрын

I give you credit for patience and your explanations are great on how to..

@dougsoderberg 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, nice job! One of your best videos yet!

@stvmassacre 3 жыл бұрын

Loving it, can't wait until she's finished

@rjherman2011 3 жыл бұрын

Kick ass Trans Am. Our build are similar - yours is just that much cleaner and better done than mine.

@RatdogDRB 3 жыл бұрын

It turned out really nice. Congrats on it.

@jamesobert8972 3 жыл бұрын

Looks really good Matt.

@jameshall4385 3 жыл бұрын

It looks amazing. If it’s worth doing, it’s worth over doing. Nice job

@BackPainGarage 3 жыл бұрын

Nice work. Been looking forward to this video to see how you decided to go about painting the bay. You did yours almost identically to how i did mine about two months ago, except i chose not to go with the automotive touch up brand, and went with the duplicolor perfect match touch up(7 cans of color, one can of clear). Looks like we pretty much got the same result. Originally i wanted to copy what Tibo on TGO did to his bay, but holy hell that level of clean requires a serious patience for body work that I'll never have lmao

@King-ri8jj 2 жыл бұрын

Freaking beautiful the way It came out dude

@tonyr9235 3 жыл бұрын

Impressive job. Growing up these cars were everywhere, not anymore. I've parted out a few of them. I remember the 1st time I dropped the dash in my Formula(an 89)how daunting it seemed. These cars are actually pretty easy to work once you start doing it. Wish I still had mine. Did the TA come with a nice dash pad already? I thought you had an overlay in there too. Can't wait to see this baby running!👍🏻👍🏻

@gsxtrex 3 жыл бұрын

This was worth the wait. Great job

@kirk9899 3 жыл бұрын

I thoroughly enjoy watching your videos. I am glad your videos are as long as they are because you really do a great job explaining each step in your process. Bravo, the engine bay looks amazing. I would be a little nervous tearing down an engine bay like you did. How did you keep all the parts straight so you didn’t loose any?

@85irocnc Жыл бұрын

Nice job bud.... Looks super good

@Rcad76 3 жыл бұрын

GOOD JOB! I Enjoyed watching that. Got me motivated to get my butt back out in the garage.

@martinp.9853 3 жыл бұрын

Great job LSXMatt !

@JKLongsack 3 жыл бұрын

entertaining and informative, great video as always!

@YoJefe 2 жыл бұрын

I had the same issue with mouse damage on my '87 IROC and I'm so glad I pulled the dash.

@jaydeee5961 3 жыл бұрын

One moment yesterday he said tomorrow the video will be up 🔥 lmao

@lsXmatt 3 жыл бұрын

your comment made me realize I scheduled it for the wrong day!

@ryanmacewen511 3 жыл бұрын

Nice work Matt! Love it.

@andrewperez5550 2 жыл бұрын

👍👍Excellent work brother!🤘🤘

@kevin122759 3 жыл бұрын

You do great work, car looks great, the video is inspiring.

@mannmadesbc 3 жыл бұрын

One heck of a job Bro!!

@jjrock5 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent progress.

@reid1boys 3 жыл бұрын

I have such respect for the work and attention to detail you do in these videos. Well, I saw in one of your videos, you arent married, so now it makes a little sense. The amount of time you must spend on 3 vehicles is impressive. I gradated HS in 1988, so you are working on 2 of the hottest cars of my HS years. Great job... you motivated me to get my ass out and clean the engine bay on my Suburban today. Looks great, though the wife, who is now working from home was not happy with the noise from my pressure washer...lol like I said, you arent married:)

@west-texas9806 3 жыл бұрын

Im new to your channel but definitely shows you love this car can't wait to see what else you do to it

@BigIsleJ 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! Well done man!

@GoGoGarage 2 жыл бұрын

Looks good, like the satin black.

@ThePhatdoug16 3 жыл бұрын

I'm jealous lol... I'm glad you changed your mind and went all in on the engine bay.

@OHIOMANUSMC 3 жыл бұрын

Nice job Matt !

@EmeraldEnchantments 2 жыл бұрын

You make great TV. I expect to see you on TV Saturday morning within 2 years.

@bhcamaro2002 3 жыл бұрын

Great work! It's coming along

@dpf1g2fw 3 жыл бұрын

In this episode of How It’s Made... 1986 Pontiac Trans Am. Much love to the Firechicken. Looking sharp Matt.

@corysanchez9075 3 жыл бұрын

Hell yeah been waiting for this one ☝️ 🤘

@Jay.Tee.H 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic work. Looks great

@jesusvasquez3293 3 жыл бұрын

These people disliking these video need to get a life. I love the attention to detail. Great work but and great editing. Im in the process of painting my engine bay. I was gonna go rattle can but decided to go with urathane based.

@davidandlaurie1 3 жыл бұрын

Ty for this video. I wasn't planning on doing my engine bay for my 59 Elcomeno. But you've convinced me to do so. I will be going throw all ur steps ty again. Iv subscribed an will be watching

@ICONBADGTA 3 жыл бұрын

Looking good Matt! I disagree with the black cowl, i would have went blue and black on the moulding/screen for wipers, but hey.. Be sure to paint ya wiper arms also and re-spray the grille between them!

@astics9567 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video! I was thinking that it would be cool if you could do a cost break down at the end of the swap.

@Granite 3 жыл бұрын

Love your two car garage. I need to find somewhere like that.

@kennethburleson5864 3 жыл бұрын

That is a thing of beauty my friend

@ScottsFormula350TPI 3 жыл бұрын

Looks awesome.Someday at a later date..probably repaint I will strip mine down like that too. Right now its pretty clean but I would so like to do this.