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what size building and how much did that all cost?

Im old so 22 years ago doesnt sound like a long time to me, But in 2002 I had a gmc daully with hood and ground effects fully painted at maaco in Brooklyn NY for $1000.00 out the door... Base/clear and they did an amazing job....Did they fix everything, of course not... BUT We know its Maaco and we know what to expect..... and I was Psyched to see my huge dually all Black

There is a low coolnt sensor. Look for a hex screw on the water pump and prime the pump. Else, it might not start due to the sensor. Do not tell the Feminists....SECRETS OF THE "PATRIARCHY " HA. Let them walk.

I have a 91 4wd i don't drive much the connector is leaking im going to epoxy where the wires come thru the harness because i believe it leaks thru shorting to ground and the transmission won't shift out of low,I'll order another new harness harness and see how i come out,thank you for your share!!

After the 300th time watching this AWESOME video, and half way through my project on my 79 Formula, i have a question!!! 27:37 that wiring harness goes away. If i follow it through the firewall there’s one Red wire that comes off the Alternator. Not sure if that one goes too. Any Advice?! THANKS!

Best video on maco because the man in the video is genuine! No bs just him! Good job buddy!

Is it a 4x4 ? looks kinda high up

Awesome video man! Better than a movie. Just recently purchased a 77 ac car that's missing a bracket and all of the hardware. Got a decision to make soon. Thanks for your video.

That is the ugliest Firebird I’ve ever seen. What is up with the stance? Is it supposed to be a gasser or is this a 4x4 Firebird project? Why does it sit so high and why does it have those over sized rims and tire?

If I'm just replacing the evaporator core do I need to take everything you did out if I already replaced the heater core

If you love that car you're damn right it's worth whatever it is times you wasting my time to the ⁹⁰th

Need to wave the camera around more

Thats why it blew a freeze plug. 4 barrel carb . Its not the original 2

Looks amazing

No.

Thanks for sharing your experience. I have a metal garage similar to yours except smaller. And I watched about 20 videos on insulating one of them and have seen about 12 different methods. Each method seems to have its pros and cons. I hope you are satisfied with the results.

They are the worst place to go to you better have absolutely all the body work done and the door jams are s must to be painted and for $5,500 is a lot for a half ass job they should be painting everything and yeah it sits up really high but I would have taken those mirrors back

Back in the late 70's the cost was around 99 dollars ☹️🇺🇸

Sweet car, i love all 2nd gen firebirds. I have a 79 10th anniversary edition ta. Its a bit rough paint wise and interior but ive had it running and driving for a while with the olds 403. Its a complete solid desert car i got a good deal on from a buddy. I picked up a early 75 Pontiac 400 from a guy last year ive been debating on putting in.. Im leaning more towards a sb350 or a LS with a carb but know down deep that the 400 should be in it😅. Im not a professional at anything but think i know enough to get me in trouble.. The Pontiac engine will probably be more expensive to work with then a chevy, but not sure if its significantly more yet..

True story: A buddy of mine in high school (2004 or so) had a 01 Prelude. His dad paid for the $999 paint job at Maaco from silver to black. His dad went up there and inspected the car in the sun and noticed orange peel and paint runs all over it. He told them to sand it and re-paint it again. This went on about 5 more time times til he was finally satisfied. (I think they got their best painter to spray the car the final time) So in a way he got a $4,999 for $999 because they had to spray the car 5 more times.. lol But man that final paint job looked so good, It looked factory. "I'm not paying $1,000 for paint runs.."🤣

Is your car 4 wheel drive, why is it sitting so high?

You should get a $50 mic

Motor has a little gallop low in one of the holes compression eddy carb 4 to 6 lbs ? Pressure holley no more then 7lbs

I’m having the same problem 👆🏾

Love the car , love the paint for a daily driver , i will subscribe to see the decals go on , the stance is wrong but its not my car , your car your way ... Enjoy a very iconic car , Pontiac built some beauties

What if had the mirrors off for them to hang and paint?

Lots of luck keeping it clean I have a Corvette and Lincoln Mark VIII in black and its an endless job they show everything even scratches and chips and dust ,when their clean and waxed they are badass looking but that only last if they are parked in the garage ,Maaco did a pretty nice job on your Trans Am good luck with it .

Worked next door to a body shop. What you don't know is how much they beat that car moving it in and out of the shop if they store the cars inside at night and move them out every morning. Beating a cold engine is not respecting the owners car

You gotta do something about them big friggin tires

5500 is actually a pretty good deal now a days I wouldn't have touched that car for less than 8000

The body work is horrible! I could see the dents and wavy body line on the door immediately when you pulled it out. Looks like ass for $5,500. I'd be mad as hell.

5 weeks and 5500 !!! 😧

It looks ridiculous with the suspension and tires.

What's with those tires.

Like my Daddy used to say " Son! you can't polish a Turd " LOL

I have a relative that restores cars. He does all the prep work. Know the owner at Maaco. He has his best sprayer paint his cars.

WTH you gonna put 44s on it or something? looks stupid.

I can get any reputable body shop around here to paint a car for 5500,real professionals, not painters working for 10.00 an hour.

Looks good, but jeez, those tires? I like stock tire size and stock springs.

Honestly and no disrespect, it’s too soon to tell how well of a job Maaco did. Proof is in the prep. If that surface rust and rust pitting wasn’t addressed it will be obvious at the first change of seasons when the finish starts to bubble knock on wood it won’t. There is a definite reason for Maaco paint jobs. You basically get a Maaco job or you spend 3x+ for a job that addresses the prep better and the final orange peel better.

I could’ve done that same paint job in one weekend for $500 in my garage i😅 used to do it all the time

Grind and Fill.

I sure miss my trans am

So weird question is there a issue with runnin a gas rated fuel tank in/for the 6.5’s

I have been considering doing that with my Zombietruck, body is straight as a razor and no rust at all. It deserves a good paint job. But won't lie... people love the Zombie Response gimmick I did on it.

That looks like hammered dog shit

I had economy paint jobs done back in the day from different shops, including maaco. Other then a paint crew that actually gets off they're ass and do a decent job. The trick is, take your own time to sand it down. Then bring it to the paint shop. The second lil trick is, ask the shop if they actually use hardener with they're paint. If they don't use hardener, leave the place. Cause I guarantee you, that your budget paint job won't last even a year. The first time I went to a Econo paint shop. Even letting my ride cure for 2 months. You can literally put your fingernail into the paint and it would actually make a mark or even peel off! The cheap places that actually used hardener in the mix. The paint job lasted for years. Other then that. It's best to take it to a proper place or learn on your own. Decent professional paint jobs cost over $3000 for a reason. And when a good paint shop, wants to go all the way with it, it will run you over $6000. It's cause, they gonna take your entire car apart and do the entire thing piece by piece! 🎤 Drop PS: No maaco job is worth over $1000.00. You seriously got ripped off dude. I don't care how much body work they put in it. Job looks nice, yes. Price, hellllll fxxkin no. For over $5000, gotdamn you could've went to a custom build shop and do it right. Just sayin! Double 🎤 drop

I, cannot say, Thank You, enough.

Fuck that

Nice job! Looks great with that lift kit.