Car Wars: The Fiero Awakens | 1985 Fiero 2M4 Revival - Part 7
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 31 ธ.ค. 2019
- The engine goes back in the car. The car goes back on the road. The road stays exactly where it is.
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Happy New Year! I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season.
I worked really hard on this video and I'm pretty proud. Please enjoy it.
Also hey I started a Patreon a while back but haven't really said anything about it. Since I upload so sporatically, I have it set to every upload instead of a monthly thing, also only for my bigger videos (not short ones like my saturday projects). Please don't feel oblogated to support my projects/channel, but know that it would be truly appreciated. Okay thank you I love you bye
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I really like your videos and it inspired me a bit. We had a 1985 motorcycle called babetta, I repaired it and when I went for a test ride I loved it. This is a hobby and a passion for me at this point :D
The Fiero Store is a wonderful resource, but the parts you buy from them are - let's say, not quite right. Usually you can make them fit, but geez.
Did you move to Texas from Maryland?
Happy New Year! You need an arbor press, Ronald!
Your efforts were worth it! Brilliant video. Really enjoyed it.
I envy the person that can watch this whole series from start to finish when it’s done with no interruptions
Let´s hope that is not gonna end like Game of Thrones! ;)
Yes
I seen them all
True, but that person doesn't form the same connection we do with the experience. They may be instantly gratified, but they won't have the nostalgia!
No u dont, be happy u got stuff to do
Somewhere, a Pontiac Engineer has a tear running from his eye for the love and detail these cars never got.
Especially an old iron duke!! Everyone trashes these so it's amazing to see a full resto to original everything on one of these older ones for history sake ♥️
And somewhere else, a Pontiac fan has a tear running down his eye for the love and detail the division (almost) never got.
No thanks to you, GM.
Is it you
I nearly shed a tear as you were putting the plates on, seriously
Me too! Definitely! Awesome video(s)!
Same!
I just started this series yesterday and it was just amazing to watch how him along while he worked on the car, grew and worked. This was pretty inspiring to watch. I loved every step and am seriously looking forward for three more installations of his videos.
I remember screwing Ontario "600 WDV" plates on my Fiero the first time, and that was just after yanking the engine from the top and changing the clutch. God, I miss that car. Nice work, Ronald. Thank you for restoring this beautiful car.
Same that car looked like it would never see the road again and it was to far gone but he brought it back to life.
When this car is done, you need a project to make something out of all the garbage fuel tanks, so that they are never accidentally used as fuel tanks again.
Kimon Froussios or throw them away ....
The fuel tank tank
Haha
My fav part: When she jumps, celebrating someone else's achievment, that is what anyone needs in life. 💚
Perv
@@notyodaddy1499 talk about projections. Tomm was commenting that she was extremely excited for him. Someone on the sidelines cheering him on and being a physical display of encouragement. Its called camaraderie.
@@LordDestrus exactly, working alone on a project this big always goes better when someone cheers you up. 😏
I was jumping also on my desk chair hahaha
LordDestrus ...... you are a perv too. Find Jesus.
New video about Fiero restoration comes out.
Me: 24:15
Well played, Sir, well played!
Same at "3 more videos"
Lmao
@Swooping Bears 36:42
Lmao!!!
"You just made your car roadworthy after 1.75 years of work! What are you going to do now?"
"Go to Buc-ee's"
With all that still footage in the parking lot at Bucees's, I half expected a runaway truck to plow into it.
Being at Buc-ee’s was a nice touch I enjoyed.
*Puts on his Texas plates*
*Goes full Texas with a Bucees video shoot*
Hell yeah. I really hope I see this cruising around town :D
I think I know that buc-ees
The level of persistence, love, and patience spent on this bodes well for just about everything you will face in life.
Absolutely wonderful, hats off, Ronald.
this is the only car build video i don't fast forward through on youtube. every vid is a masterpiece
The 80s synth background music is simply perfect. Captures the mood and era wonderfully.
Theme song from "Beverly Hills Cop" lol
@@cut-- I thought it seemed familiar! Good looking out. 👍
Exactly, brilliantly fitting music
I loved the music as well but I kept expecting him to win the heart of the girl who had to choose between him and the rich jock. (Yes, I’ve been brainwashed by 80’s movies).
Racing Heart 3 - Martin Landh
I hope this doesn’t sound stupid but I legit teared up a lil when you got it started! Congrats! She’s a beauty.
I damn near cried when you had that cut scene and the engine purred. I never realized how emotionally involved I was with YOUR car. Also I love the mini videos that you put out in between the main episodes.
20:45 wearing a full face shield for protection. Meanwhile sitting with compressed spring pointing right at his twig & berries.
Jeff Collins , He probably wanted to cash out on his twig and berry insurance
@@C-64 ahh right, the death and dis-MEMBER-ment policy.
@@jeffr0 Brings a whole new meaning to "spring-loaded castration device", doesn't it? xD
I thought the same thing. I almost broke a few fingers once when a spring compressor failed catastrophically. OMG the pain!
Lol! So true!
Me when I see a video with a 36 minute runtime on TH-cam: Naaaahhhh.
Me when I see a 36 minute long video from Ronald: OH HELL YEAH!!!
Donylyn Knives I agree ! Lol
Actually:
Me when I see a video with a 36 minute runtime on TH-cam: Naaaahhhh.
Me when I see a 36 minute long video from Ronald: DANG, SO SHORT BUT HELL YEAH!!!
and you watch every single second.
My dad recently gave me his 1985 Ford Thunderbird, Ronald has inspired me to restore it, and possibly upgrade it to a V8 Turbo; so I deff watch every minute of his videos lol
Me too Hell Yeah!
Projects like these are something you remember for the rest of your life.
I love a happy ending.
Don Bedwell he isn’t done yet
I love how you actually take the time to clean off the rust before putting parts back on. Makes my OCD happy.
I prefer CDO. 😉
+1
Mine too.
This series has been, by far, my favorite car restoration series I've ever watched. It is entertaining, informative and surprisingly violent. I never knew so many bodies piled up around a Fiero restoration!
I loved the missing subframe part.
I love that synthwave music in the background as well 😁
hahahahahahaha great comment
What a great series. 25 years in law enforcement and now retired, I enjoy your video's and they inspire me to go outside and work on my crusty old '64 Chevy C10 with a new crate 350 in it. At the moment, it'll start rumble the neighbors and die. Gas squirting out of the fuel pump! Hopefully that's it! Like you, I've replaced some, did my best to salvage other stuff and put some go fast goodies on it when I could, after permission from the wifey! It needs a lot of work and the fenders flapping in the wind but it's so fun! Can't wait for more!
Now thats one way to start the year
You don't know me, and I don't know you, but I'm really proud of you, man.
i came here to say this
I teared up when it cut to you putting on the license plate. I knew, we ALL knew what that meant. You did it. YOU FREAKING DID IT. Congratulations my friend.
I 've owned two Fiero's for 8 years. All the best memories. They was in great condition. 86-Manual v6 and 87-automatic trans.L-4. First i make swap to 3,1 motor.
As a fiero lover who has been without my beloved car for the last 7 years this series has truly given me hope that someday I could make a complete restoration of a square back 5speed v6 with the alloy wheels
My brain nags me “repaint the damn thing!” My heart tells me “no, what’s more important is that it’s beautiful inside.”
Hiring the guys from AMMO NYC might do the trick.
Actually this would be a perfect candidate to try Optimum Clear Coat Restoration... It's in line with the budget for sure and would be a great vid to watch.
jing lacson I asked on his Instagram a while back, Ronald said somewhere down the line he will repaint the Fiero
@@P00katube I would LOVE a crossover with Ammo!
@@muaznasher8611 It sounded like he was hinting toward body work in future episodes. Paint must be in the works,
When it started running normally I found myself smiling like its my car :D
It's almost like we have as much invested in this hey.
Oh yeah, it's all coming together.
Wow! thanks for this build, brings me back to 1994, my 1st car. A red 1985 Pontiac Fiero😎👍
These videos are so well put together. Honest, humorous, detailed and clever. I appreciate the amount of work you put into them. Nevermind the amount of work you have put into this Fiero! Keep it going!
Get you a girl who's this excited when your 35 year-old field rescue project car rebuild starts for the first time. Winning 👍
@@Art_Vandelay_Industries but the argument still stands
Noijce! :]
Benjamin Forstreuter she’s got the same eyebrows as him, must be a sister or cousin
I swear to god you gave a big hope to work on my car i have 2004 Holden Vy V6 and yes it's V6 but it's my car's V6 i loved my car since my dad gave it to me and after a while she broke down and i was sad and struggling to have faith on her when people keep pressure on me i found you working on this Fiero And man oh man you gave me a great hope and I got my faith back and started to work on my car a month ago and thanks to god then you I've fixed her up and I've been never been happy like now, believe me guys Don't listen to who keeps frustrates you because you have faith on what you love just believe in yourself and do what you love to do.
I love how excited your girl there was after you fired up that engine for the first time after all your days of hard work. She definitely understands what you put into it.
I felt like a proud dad when I saw you putting the plates on... inspirational is a gross understatement!! Well done man, and thank you for sharing such amazing work with us 👍
are those actually the plates in texas? they look like something you print out at home! :-)
Same...felt so happy and proud
This thing needs to go on a road trip when it's done.
TheJooomes a road trip to SEMA 😁next year
And make a video of the whole trip. I'd watch it!
USA road tour FTW!
@@musica51502 why its just a fiero
Take madik why you are here?
...its just a Fiero 🤷🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️
13:20 i never seen a girl so hyped when and abandon car turned over, that made me feel so good❤️😊
it feels weird being emotionally attached to someone else's car. I want to see the faces of the people you bought it from when its all done. I would love to see the woman who used to drive the car when it was shiny and new sit in the drivers seat one more time and take it for a spin. Keep up the amazing work. I can't wait to see it when it gets a new paint job!
Dang, has it almost been 2 years? I've been here since you pulled it out of the weeds. Good work man.
agree!
When you wake up from your new years eve hangover and see that blessed notification: new Fiero episode.
Good start of the year!
the year / century couldnt have started better for the both of us.
@@yuroichi6418 Well said.
From the time you said "I ordered some engine parts" to get the engine running, I was thinking to myself.... "check the TPS!" :)
I had two Fieros in my time. ('85 2M4 and '86 GT) I love seeing your work and dedication go into this car. The Fiero is definitely unique. The only people who really cared about them, were those who owned one. Great job and great video!
Also, if your G/F is that excited for your 30+ year old car project coming to life............. then she's a keeper.
I just wanted to send this note of encouragement. The reason I love your videos is because I can relate to you. I feel like you don’t have any special advantages. You just roll up your sleeves and figure it out. You don’t even have a work table. Most of the time your just working on the ground! Then again, there is something special about you. You have an instinct about how stuff works. Would like to hear more in future videos about how you know so much about cars.
I’d love to see AMMO NYC or someone like that try to polish this
This is way past polishing, or even rubbing! This needs to be repaired in several places and repainted :P
@Camaro 1968 its not just faded though most of top portion has had the clear completely flake off theres no polishing that not to mention all the fiberglass repair that has to happen
or leave it, it's pretty sick looking patina.
That would be an awesome AMMO NYC project.
I was kinda thinking the same thing. Replace/restore all the trim and lights, but leave the paint as-is. Of course, continue the restoration of the front end as he did the rear. Any car guy will know what it is.
Two of my favorite things in one video: a badass Fiero and Buc-ee’s!
I had one of those! A red '85 2M4. If you find it fun and enjoy working on cars, you're going to love it. The fun never stops either!
I think I'm actually going to be devastated when this series is over-
But it'll be a *good* devastation...
Well, if you stayed until the end, there will be 3 episodes left (If the fiero doesn’t catch on fire.)
@@JimmyProductions Yes, I did stay 'til the end, learning that there were only three episodes left is what sparked the devastation.
@@JimmyProductions lol ohhh stop with the fire thing lol his heat shields are on and there is no spewing oil onto the cat or electrical lol
Apart from anything else you will still suck at spelling, so who cares.
35:00 I was 100% waiting for a piano to drop on it...
I've watched too much Top Gear
_Some myopic idiots might mistake it for a Morris Marina..._
I was just expecting it to blow up for some reason
i cried when you put those plate on man, what a accomplishment there, congratulations and keep up the videos.
Gaaaah!!! That’s it?!? Where’s episodes 8 & 9?!? I’m ready to see you tackle the exterior stuff and really make it shine!
Seriously though, you got a good project car and you did a great job with it. There were a few points I wondered why you did things the way you did, and the. Stuff made sense in later episodes. I was surprised the floorboards weren’t rotted out and a raccoon went home with you.
It’s got that classic “Iron Duke” sound at idle. I’m not sure what actually makes that iconic sound but, I kinda like it.
This guy has seriously become one of my favorite youtubers
Dude. I've been watching since episode 1. I think more excited for part 8 to come out than I am for Mandalorian season 2. And I love me my baby Yoda.
I binge watched this and then he mentioned "Project Binky - Bad Obsession Motorsport" That is a long build!
It's as if you read my mind hhh: I can't wait to watch my baby Yoda, but I'm more excited for part 8 about the restoration of this Fiero.
@@JerryDLTN Project Binky is Super Awesome and at last, they are painting that Mini.
I remember when the Fiero was introduced in late 1983.. I was ten and had a friend whose father worked at a Pontiac dealership. Was there for a 'grand introduction' party... wish I still had that T-shirt!
Doing a great job with this bit of history, Mr. Finger.
So a few years back my dad bought a super nice Fiero. He's retired so it was like his grocery getter. He went shopping once a month so twice a week he'd go start it and let it warm up. One day it caught fire while idling and burned his garage down. It only took about twenty minutes.
Use a precision punch and a drill to remove rivets.
Dude, you have no idea how invested I am in this series
"You can't just buy new ones from the pontiac dealership, for multiple reasons." Haha, I laughed too much at that.
I'm going full boomer on this comment:
I'm proud of thus dude. From conception to now this dude bought a car, did minimal work, said that wasn't good enough, rebuilt an entire engine, rebuilt the entire exhaust, reupholstered the interior and rebuilt an suspension system. That's something not a lot of people have patience for. Commendable work. I've loved this series for 2 years now.
When you rebuild a car, you connect with the engineers and drivers from another time and rekindle memories for others when you drive it down the road. Anyone can buy a new car. It takes a passion to bring one back to life after others have declared its life over.
You've taken that car so far with passion alone.
Mad props ! Cheers
I'm over 50 and remember when these were new, loved to have a new one. Many, many years later, I bought a very used '84 2.5 with 4 speed that had had an engine fire, but I couldn't keep it running every day and didn't have the space or time to get it right, but you make me wish I had. Proud of ya' man! Great job and a real inspiration, keep up the awesome work!
You mean 2.5...
I'm 46 and this brings me back to 89.., same red 84' car. I didn't even realize at the time how lucky I was at 16 to own a nice, simple, fun 5 year old car. Moved up to an 86 black GT after that. Wish I had either one now. I'm living vicariously through these videos and am proud of what he's doing with this one also..
@@88fieroformula Oops, fat finger typo, but yes. Corrected.
Great work problem solving! Such tenacity! Now you have a real car again
Anyone can give you grief about the job you did, young man did very well!
It's been a kindred journey from the beginning watching you revive this little gem from it's rotting fate. I remember doing the same with 72 Newport when I was 18 fixing and restoring/driving it. My friend after the third weekend gave up on me and tried to get his father to talk me out of rescuing it. It fired up on the last hour of the last Sunday with glorious roar! Wished i kept it after a 10 year long ownership. Thanks for putting these videos out there to watch and see it's glorious revival.
You should be so proud of yourself. You’ve done an amazing job. Keep up the great work.
Best series on TH-cam.
You deserve ad revenue.
Also, I admire the meticulous details on the car, such as the perfect black paint. This car, I’m sure, is on its way to become a mint Fiero(a show car).
As great as this series is, I will never turn off my ad blocker.
bro, every video i'm absolutely blown away by your dedication to just do things right. you've really built something to be super proud of so far, and you're probably a legend among the cult that has built up around these awesome little cars. i had one myself, and loved it immensely. can't wait to see the next video, and you're a mechanical badass, my man. awesome job.
I owned a 1984 Fiero (Black) for 10 yrs. That you for respecting this beauty.
Still one of my absolute favourite projects on TH-cam!!
I love how you’re not an expert mechanic, you’re just one of us, giving it a go, doing what you can, making old junk work again.
Your voiceover is what makes this series though, really looking forward to seeing what else you have done to the car.
My mini project started out the same as you, quick recommission to get it back on the road turned into full mechanical overhaul very quickly.
Good luck with the car, hope we get to see it soon.
The Terminator theme song at 31:31 was on purpose?
Thought the same 😅😎
The machine is rising.
His goal is to terminate the bs.
He pounds his videos with references and easter eggs.
This brought back memories! 1986 grand am was my first car and had the same motor. It was blown when I bought it. Lucky enough with a few crowbars and friends, I was able to shoehorn it out the top instead of drop the subframe to change it.
You putting in the license plate made me emotional
Shout out to the green cart. The real under dog here haha
That cart's a real trooper, having held up a four-cylinder engine for that long.
Loved the Terminator rythm when unclogging the line👍
Great to see a young guy with great skill. All those set backs and no starts after the new motor happens to ALL of us who do this. Its all how you solve the no starts is what separates the good from the not completed projects. Excellent work!
I LOVE that your first trip was to Buck-ee's!! Texan to the core. All hail the Finger! There are so many stages that would have defeated most folks....you just take it in stride, make it a funny detour and move right along. I'm in awe.
"spark plug wires in the reverse order" trust me, we have all done it
guilty
Carl Computer yup.... 🤦🏻♂️
It happens 🤷♀️
There are two kinds of people: those that have done it, and those that haven't done it yet.
Guilty.
"The road stays exactly where its at"
You are what America is made of. Anybody can do it when you are willing to do it with a heart.
Dude I have never feared for you more than when you impacted those spring compressors and then banged on it with a hammer. One time I was screwing with those and one of the clamps came around killed my hand. I'm convinced I broke it because it hurt for months
I actually felt so fking happy when i saw it driving on the streets like i was the one restoring it and driving
I know you probably hear this a lot but you've inspired me to work on cars. I love your videos so much. Keep doing what you're doing.
That was SOOOOOOOOO good to watch on a Sunday morning.
I loved watching this part as much as I did the first time. Your sense of humor, humility, love and passion are always inspiring. Thank you Ronald. Hope you and your family are doing well.
Seeing this car running and running well, makes me genuinely really happy! Glad this was the first video I watched in 2020!! I’m very excited to see what happens next!!
You are THE person who sparked a car interest within me, thank you!
You don’t know how happy I am that the first place you drove this car to was Buc-ee’s
I love this series...not because I am a die hard Fiero fan, although I do like them, I am just impressed that a guy can bring a car back to life without a bizzillion dollar budget ..... nice job.
When I saw you putting the plates on it and heard the engine running properly I smiled. Great work bro!!!
The amount of work, love and passion you put into this car, makes this the best car ever. Hats off to you good sir!
Man i wish God bless the rest of your life , because you are living the rigth way , doing what you like, no to many people can do that.
I've never even touched the car and I'm proud of it. Excellent job dude, bringing a car back to life.
Imagine doing nearly the same job (damn near exactly) using no jack stands in a slope gravel driveway and a 30 year old craftsman jack! Did it 23 years ago to the same car, red with a grey interior!
Jeremy Smith It can be done just way more simple with a lift
lol they obviously made more red ones in 84 mines red too i completely had my duke rebuilt cant wait to paint it something other than Red lol
I’m always waiting for a new episode like a kid waits for a Santa on Christmas.
Thank you so much for doing all that!
It’s better series than all the Netflix & HBO stuff. Heartwarming Red Fiero
This is genuinely one of my favourite TH-cam series I've ever watched, each episode is like a gift for a lazy Sunday morning in bed. I need more Fiero/Ronald content beyond the full build of this car 🧡
I'm in Ireland and have watched this intently. So much so, I was literally just about to head out for the night but saw the upload and... I'm still here watching. The world can wait.
I'm 39 I had a 88 fiero when I was 14 I I leaned to drive manual on it at 14 ha it was a sweet car 👍 good job bye the way
Ron, when I first watched this series, I had it playing as background while I worked on my car, and now when I watch them, it reminds me those times. Very cool feeling. You the man Ron.
Great work on the Pontiac. When you officially finish the car you should cruise past the previous owners place and show him the amazing work you have done to the car. Great videos and wish I had the patience / knowledge to work on cars like you do.
I love the 80's tribute music especially during the welding. Had me rolling.
Racing Heart 3 - Martin Landh | Fun while driving.
Best series in TH-cam I have ever seen , I can’t believe it has been 2 years since the first episode time is flying and keep up the good work
I fought you and won 😜😁. "Stolen body" something or other, "not a real Saiyan" blah blah blah.
@@suprastevio2264 not fucking funny, didn't laugh
Those tourquing jump cut sections are soooooo satisfying
This is where my binge ends. Guess I'm stuck waiting for the next vid