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

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  • @holla4duke213
    @holla4duke213 3 ปีที่แล้ว +49

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

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  • @jimcabezola3051
    @jimcabezola3051 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

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

  • @scottcunningham5065
    @scottcunningham5065 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    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
    @carlsaporiti3518 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @calestevens5064
    @calestevens5064 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    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!

  • @motorola12slvr
    @motorola12slvr 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

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

  • @robertappleyard7053
    @robertappleyard7053 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @tcouty
    @tcouty 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    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

  • @Miggy0089
    @Miggy0089 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    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
      @jwhittredge 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      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
      @tcouty 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @travisquintero8334
    @travisquintero8334 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @jse684747
    @jse684747 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    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.

  • @Kyle7K
    @Kyle7K 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    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!

  • @aroliver10
    @aroliver10 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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!!!!

  • @davidwiley652
    @davidwiley652 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾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...🍁

  • @moldingpro7208
    @moldingpro7208 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Excellent video Matt! Worth waiting for!

  • @everyday80sdude86
    @everyday80sdude86 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @leepietzsch
    @leepietzsch 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @jaydeee5961
    @jaydeee5961 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

    • @lsxmatt
      @lsxmatt  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @rjherman2011
    @rjherman2011 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @justynporter5721
    @justynporter5721 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    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

  • @Chefboiali.
    @Chefboiali. 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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!

  • @aaronzawadski4496
    @aaronzawadski4496 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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!

  • @reddragon6613
    @reddragon6613 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @YoJefe
    @YoJefe 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @davebarron5939
    @davebarron5939 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @jasonmoore632
    @jasonmoore632 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @dieterich6533
    @dieterich6533 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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.

  • @JamesBond-yw3dj
    @JamesBond-yw3dj 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    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. 👍

  • @larrydeaton5452
    @larrydeaton5452 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @carlferguson3316
    @carlferguson3316 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @EmeraldEnchantments
    @EmeraldEnchantments 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @robertorecchia7219
    @robertorecchia7219 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @gabrielbotto5699
    @gabrielbotto5699 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @IROCZman15
    @IROCZman15 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    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

  • @deloreanman14
    @deloreanman14 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @CarguyEd5150
    @CarguyEd5150 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    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!

  • @marcusmaddenov2451
    @marcusmaddenov2451 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @imprecise4026
    @imprecise4026 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A much anticipated upload, Thank you Matt

  • @LTJohn
    @LTJohn 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    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!! 😎👍

  • @reid1boys
    @reid1boys 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    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:)

  • @mikekemp9776
    @mikekemp9776 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome step by step video instructions. Thanks

  • @BlueOceanFilms
    @BlueOceanFilms 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @jesusvasquez3293
    @jesusvasquez3293 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @Mr.Noisewater
    @Mr.Noisewater 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @dpf1g2fw
    @dpf1g2fw 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @roubensarian2993
    @roubensarian2993 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Matt, really enjoy watching ur videos.pretty knowledgeable

  • @King-ri8jj
    @King-ri8jj 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Freaking beautiful the way It came out dude

  • @joshuavera4547
    @joshuavera4547 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I read in a forum you can use the brake booster and master cylinder from a ls1 4th gen. I think its a direct fit you would just have to make new brake lines. Please make a video on this!

    • @lsxmatt
      @lsxmatt  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thats what I’m using and already have the parts👍

  • @m1a1hm
    @m1a1hm 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @bikerbrego
    @bikerbrego 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great job on the painting of the engine bay

  • @Armelmarcus
    @Armelmarcus 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Well I’ve never been this early.

  • @ICONBADGTA
    @ICONBADGTA 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    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
    @astics9567 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @florianreinhart6438
    @florianreinhart6438 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Man I had this same car but a 1989 same color only had 420000 miles on it when I got rid of it watching these videos is makin me want it back I do have a nice 8x10 picture of it hanging in the garage tho Lol that engine bay came out beautiful for rattle can I’m a amazed

  • @Sandhill1988
    @Sandhill1988 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely great job that looks outstanding!

  • @ScottsFormula350TPI
    @ScottsFormula350TPI 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @GoGoGarage
    @GoGoGarage 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks good, like the satin black.

  • @tonyr9235
    @tonyr9235 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    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!👍🏻👍🏻

  • @BryanSatterfield
    @BryanSatterfield 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @vcdrny
    @vcdrny 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The music is so appropriate for the car. 80s all the way

  • @dickhearne
    @dickhearne 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Idk why I giggle so hard every time the transmission falls🤷🏿‍♂️😂

  • @Legodarthbrick
    @Legodarthbrick 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @crisibarra6850
    @crisibarra6850 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    1:18 that whole part what hilarious 😂

  • @blakeholder1017
    @blakeholder1017 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @jameshall4385
    @jameshall4385 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @brokernicksassi
    @brokernicksassi 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Matt you’re awesome. Wish I could do this to my 91 x do you work for higher 😂 great job

  • @Superkid778
    @Superkid778 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @grantpalm6282
    @grantpalm6282 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    When you eventually get to it, what's your plan for the dented fender?

    • @lsxmatt
      @lsxmatt  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Both fenders need to get replaced as they’re rotted out in multiple spots by the ground fx

  • @85irocnc
    @85irocnc ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice job bud.... Looks super good

  • @davidandlaurie1
    @davidandlaurie1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    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

  • @toddjordan8703
    @toddjordan8703 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @cliffmorrison1130
    @cliffmorrison1130 ปีที่แล้ว

    great job! nice to see this old girl getting some much needed attention instead of a trip to the junk yard...

  • @gaspeddler839
    @gaspeddler839 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Inspired me to redo the cowl panel, screen and wiper arms on my Ls swapped 85. Followed your lead and purchased the same products, came out great. Perhaps a video on engine bay wiring management would be on your list. Ideas to hide some of those damn wires. Thank you

  • @danconlan8735
    @danconlan8735 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @marcuslimbaugh4592
    @marcuslimbaugh4592 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Damn. Wish we were neighbors. I have a 83 trans a. And 83 camaro. And 3 c10s

  • @jamesobert8972
    @jamesobert8972 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks really good Matt.

  • @joehoulihan5305
    @joehoulihan5305 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @77cuti
    @77cuti 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bro that music, I'm diggin it I can't figure out Flash Gordon's gonna jump out or if I need to dance with Jane Fonda. Love it.

  • @RatdogDRB
    @RatdogDRB 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    It turned out really nice. Congrats on it.

  • @BackPainGarage
    @BackPainGarage 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    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

  • @jamesmcpherson9632
    @jamesmcpherson9632 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Turned out really nice.

  • @BradHuey1992
    @BradHuey1992 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @mannmadesbc
    @mannmadesbc 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    One heck of a job Bro!!

  • @jerryp2433
    @jerryp2433 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That car already looks brand new. Lol.

  • @Granite
    @Granite 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @Rcad76
    @Rcad76 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @ThePhatdoug16
    @ThePhatdoug16 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @paragon84
    @paragon84 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @MUSCLECREWDave
    @MUSCLECREWDave 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great work man! I always go overboard with the paint! Sucks that they made the battery tray weld in for those. My 2nd gen is a bolt in, in and out with just 4 bolts

  • @martinprehjan9316
    @martinprehjan9316 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    After shots musak!!!
    Singing: "Who's gonna take you home? ...tonight!!! Who's gonna kiss your hand? " ....tonight!!!" Lady in blue! She s dancing with me! Who knew?

  • @laiky71
    @laiky71 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really great video Matt! now i want to pull my motor and paint! I'm amazed at how thorough of a job you are doing! really great. The only thing I want to say is that POR (in my experience) is not nearly as good as advertised. It will come off and usually is sheets. I'm sorry i used it.

    • @lsxmatt
      @lsxmatt  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks, I had good results on my camaro. I used it to fill some heavy rust pits on the rocker then coat in bondo. Its been good for years so far, but I did notice as I was sanding the engine bay here that it would flake off really easy on anything that wasnt rust.

  • @GK-sh7ck
    @GK-sh7ck ปีที่แล้ว

    Right now I'm in the middle of refinishing the engine bay of my 1960 Jaguar Mk-2. I fully appreciate all of the effort you put in to making your project look so great! Did you have any issues using the Dupli-Color primers along with the basecoat paint you chose?

  • @kennethburleson5864
    @kennethburleson5864 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    That is a thing of beauty my friend

  • @corysanchez9075
    @corysanchez9075 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hell yeah been waiting for this one ☝️ 🤘

  • @kirk9899
    @kirk9899 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    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?

  • @kinlawmotorsports
    @kinlawmotorsports 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Who would give this a thumbs down? Awesome vid.

  • @Trevors_home_garage
    @Trevors_home_garage 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    im lookinf fowred to more videos i have a 1986 pontiac firebird just like yours im building and you have showed me a lot of things and thank you so much keep the videos comming

  • @tedwood273
    @tedwood273 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great job Matt. I always enjoy watching your videos.

  • @Wolfman_3344
    @Wolfman_3344 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @tomgray7049
    @tomgray7049 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was awesome. I honestly though for a few that you were going to make this a KITT car. That blue looks very good. Nice to see this video