Driving His Supercharged 700 Hp Masterpiece After 30 Years!!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 ส.ค. 2024
- We take my 700 Horsepower Streak Freak Firebird to the annual Race 4 The House Charity event at Maple Grove Raceway! We make some killer passes down the track, but BEST OF ALL we reunite the original painter and builder of my Firebird with his old car, and get him behind the wheel! Can he handle all of that supercharged power? Does he like what we did with the car? STAY TUNED to find out!
Paintwork in this episode by crollscustoms.com
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CHAPTERS:
0:00 - Intro
0:48 - Fixing Some Rust
3:24 - Installing FRESHLY Painted Bumpers
8:12 - Maple Grove - Race 4 The House
12:38 - Reuniting the Firebird with the ORIGINAL Builder
13:55 - Gene Drives the Firebird!
17:27 - Upcoming Projects
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Hey Tony.. Gene is my Dad.. I want to Thank you so much for giving him that moment... he often talks about those days and his only regret was that he didn't meet my mother until a little later so he never got to drive her in that car... YOU gave that to him. THANK YOU.
I am so glad I wound up with the car and it was completely my pleasure to get your Dad back into it after all these years. Thanks for reaching out!
@@StayTunedTA I "helped" a friend on occasion with his paint job on a similar Camaro back in the early 80s. Same damn paint scheme, too. Shout out to Pete, Larry, and Mike the Nut. The Alton Illinois to Sacramento connection.
This is why I follow Tony, you rock man. This even made my day, thanks for doing this and showing us what this is all about 🤘🏽
That is the true essence of hot rodding. @staytunedta
Please pass on he should have used up some you tubers street tyres....
The world needs more people like Tony and his buds.
I dunno about that but I appreciate it!
@@StayTunedTA There only one T/A in this world and I like it that way. No, but seriously, that was really cool to let Gene drive it again!
Tony and his buds for president!!
Tony, you are a REALLY good guy. This by far was my favorite episode because of what you did for that guy.
Thanks for all the support, appreciate it!
I’m getting to be an old man now too. I would love for someone to get in touch with me to ask about one of my old Camaros. You are a good man Tony.
P.S. what brand headlights are you running on your Firebird?
@@TheRocco28 The ex-wife sold my Camaro to a junkyard for $100.
Set up that rear suspension you would be doing better
@@PhaQ2 That's cruel...
Reuniting this guy with his car from 40 years ago was epic. Mad respect for you and your team with the way you showed your appreciation for the original builder. I love that car!
Loved this one. It's so rare to get a chance to connect with a previous owner like this.
Yeah, I'm really happy that his brother reached out over FB after seeing it on a shelf in the HRG garage!
He looks exactly how i imagined the original builder would look 😂 What a legend 😎
Yeah, he's the real deal!
@@StayTunedTA major respect, tony.
"Sounds cool, doesn't it" LOL I hope I'm that cool when I get older.
The smile on Gene's face was absolutely classic👍🤘👍🤘 Good job talking him into it, lol
Dude...this is one of the best videos you have posted! I almost teared up watching Gene drive it! Tony, this was SUCH a cool move on your part! It truly shows your appreciation for the car! I wish more people were like you. This is why I enjoy your channel. Well played sir! I especially loved when Gene said "after you watch this video you won't let me drive it again" hahahaha!
Thanks so much for the kind words, I was just happy to let him back in the car, it's his baby too.
Very solid thing to do! You channel is awesome keep up the great work!
The coolest car you own, the history, the paint, all of it. Thanks for bringing us along Tony (and crew).
You bet, thanks for watching~!
Tony, this episode shows why you are The Man. Giving Gene the chance to relive his life from 40 years ago is awesome! I wish someone would allow me the opportunity to once again drive the '41 Plymouth DeLuxe Business Coupe of my youth 60 years ago. You've got a lot of talent and a giant Heart!
What do you bet that when Gene was driving his old car. In his mind he was the exact same age as to when he drove it after he painted it. Good on you Tony for letting Gene relive his "youth".
As an 80s kid, thats definitely one of the coolest cars. Great stuff.
This is the best episode yet. He looked so happy to drive his old car!
This is why you'll always be the man Tony, that was so cool to let him drive his old car, serious good karma points for making his day.
You are an awesome man for letting Gene drive. Loved this episode ❤
Glad you enjoyed it! Happy to do it.
What a legend you are Tony, seeing him drive his old car, and you insisting he drive it. Most wholesome thing I have seen in a while.
The best part of the whole video was when Gene was driving back and he got that smile on his face. Seeing a big man smile like that made me cry. So sweet Tony.
Dude, I love this. That guy is awesome. And i could tell you really wanted him to drive it, which is amazing. You got a big heart my guy. Keep it up!
Thanks a ton! Glad he took me up on it, he did awesome.
@@StayTunedTA he was on the fence until the wife gave the nod to go ahead. love it.
Tony, HUGE props for letting the guy who CREATED this ride slide behind the wheel, after 4 decades!
That was awesome Tony. You could tell the OG really appreciated the drive.
So so cool you let him drive the street freak. A lot of old car guys don’t get to see the ones they let go. And that they are still in great condition!
You can really see how the dude went back in time. The smile said it all. What an awesome ending. Nostalgia at its best!!!!
You did an awesome job on preserving the car , getting the running, and reuniting the car with the original owner/builder of the car.
Watching Gene drive warmed my cold heart, loved it
You could see how happy he was and his passenger so happy and proud. That was great!
So glad you kept a Pontiac in it, that and the paint make the car. Awesome to see the guy that originally built it get to drive it, and wearing the shirt with the car on it to boot! Great episode, and man you got worked by a bracket ringer dude, you nearly nailed your dial in.
Tony, you are a real gear head through in through. You can tell he wanted to go for a rip, but it's an unwritten rule about another man's ride! Almost a father son moment there in a reverse role. The old iron has history and it will never be forgotten as long as guys like Tony A is around. Two thumbs up guys, epic epic vid!
This video kind of got to me. I'd love to see a photo of Gene and his wife from back in the day.
I'm a couple weeks shy of 67. I'm not much to look at now but there was a time when I was "lean and solid everywhere, like a rock", drove cool cars, listened to the best music and we all had the time of our lives. 50 years later, I still have some cool cars but those early days are nothing but a memory now. What I would give to be able to just sit behind the wheel of one of those cars I had.
Thank you for letting Gene relive some of his memories. I think all of us old farts will get a smile out of watching him.
I’m an emotional wreck right now. Thanks Tony. I can’t imagine what I would do if someone told me I could drive my old Impala from back in the day. I couldn’t contain myself.
You’re a good dude, Tony. Thank you for this. 👊🏻
Dude, that's why we all love what you're doing. You are the real deal! Great work, keep on going! Greetings from Germany
I love the look of this car and it was very, very cool of you to let him take it out for a drive. Tony, you and the boys are the best ambassadors for car related tomfoolery ❤
That smile he had tells us all the story of that day will be told for years to come
So awesome how hard it runs, all that work you put into hand porting the heads, and sticking with the Pontiac powerplant, makes awesome noises and getting him to drive, so rad! Can't wait for the S10 and LS-911!
Tony I have no words, that was awesome what you did letting him drive your car. We need a lot more Tony's in this world.
Hey Tony. I enjoy your vids and spend way too much time watching them. I like your approach to bringing cars back to life and how you explain your decisions at the various junctions in the repair / rebuild cycle. You and your team do amazing work. This video was very special as you reunited Gene with his old car. Kudos. Keep the content coming sir.
Really, thanks a lot man, appreciate it and feel lucky we could even connect with Gene and show him the car. Trailer Park Boys forever!
Mr. B. Here ! I love you guys 🚗🚗 you guys are my kind a people ( SICK ) in a good way ! 🍕🍕🍺🍺👍👍
Thanks Mr B! Appreciate! Love ya back.
Man, the smile you put on his face talking him into driving it. That's special.
The Firebird is by FAR my favorite car you have on the show. Love that car.
Thanks for giving an old man another memory. Guys like you are the greatest.
You're a good dude, Tony.
You respected both the car and the guy that originally made it.... both by how you've pieced it back together/ treated it since it's been in your stewardship, but also how you allowed the original owner to experience it once more.
Good karma goes a long way.
What a baller car! What a cool dude! Ever better yet, there's Tony making them both proud. Love this episode!
It's rare for a car that you put your heart and soul into when you are young to survive like this. I wish I could get my hands on any of the cars I had years ago.
“It’s yours too,” that’s why you’re all class Tony. Such an amazing video.
Dude, killer episode reuniting Gene with this crazy cool 80s icon! You rock Tony!👍🏼🏁🔥🇺🇸
Tony, thanks for posting and bringing awesome content with oldschool cars! Best wishes from your german long time viewer ! Tim
This has been my favorite channel for a while and each episode just confirms this for me. CHOP saved my sons life so its great to hear you guys supported a charity for them. Gene seemed so pleased to drive the car once again. Very generous of you to give him the keys for a reunion. 👍
Man I miss Pontiac. Especially the Grand Prix and Bonneville from the 70s. Never had a Firebird but this is an awesome example. Putting him behind the wheel again was a stand-up thing to do. Keep doing your thing.
The smile on the cool old dudes face was priceless. Well done guys.
Watching the smile on the original builder's face as he was driving it was the best.
I just loved seeing Gene, I love the way the 462 Pontiac sounds, I love that car, TA is doing God's work. Best car channel out there, right up there with Sloppy Mechanics as the best stuff on the platform.
Very happy he was credited and involved, a lovely gesture.
Tony you are a legend too many people wouldnt have respected the OG look and feel of the car but you did it justice
The OG driving his old car, wearing the shirt put a big smile on my face.
It was so cool you let Gene drive it. I think it will be a memory he cherishes forever.
You're a true gent allowing Gene to take the car and his lady for a spin. So many people would be really precious about their cars. That's the kind of act that portrays car people in a good light.
So awesome to see. Such a humble guy and the smile on face. Great job Tony and crew.
The smile on that dudes face was worth all the hard work!
Tony, you're a legend for doing that. I'm not crying, you're crying!
That was beyond cool brother! I swear I thought I saw a tear sneak out under those Foster Grants he was sporting You have a giant heart my friend!
Tony, you are absolutely the true definition of a “car guy”! Love the passion you have always had for the industry and everything you have done for it!
Keep it up!!
You made that ‘ol guy relive many memories…
I appreciate that! Thanks for all the support.
Rad that the OG builder came out and took it for a spin. Awesome, man.
True old school respect! You are old school. A man's dream lives on. Unreal!
Him driving the Street Freak while wearing a T-Shirt of the car was so fun to watch! Keep up the excellent videos!
Tony, you may have to start doing 2 episodes a week. This waiting till Friday is for the birds lol. This is by far my favorite channel.
We are going to try to knock out six a month, thanks so much for the support!
Sounds good .
You did right by this car, you did right by the old man, this was perfect. You're a good man, Tony.
Love the videos that you create as usual, Tony! Keep it up!
Thanks, will do! Appreciate it!
LOVE that you put him back in the car ! Best part of the whole build of the car.
Tony Angelo you sir are one hell of a man. You made that ex-owner have a smile from ear-to-ear.
It was really good watching the original builder drive his old car.
Tony your an awesome guy letting the original owner and wife go for a ride. Your a good person.
Hands down ,made an ol mans day.!!😊❤
Tony....huge of you to do something like that. You know you made his year. And thats what its really about. Going fast is just a nice perk 🤣
Tony, I was at that event. I was pitted about 4 cars down from you. I have a red 4th Gen Camaro. At the end of the video, when you are changing the tires and talking to the previous owner, I almost walked between you and the girl shooting the video, before I noticed her, and realized you were filming and walked behind her. When I was leaving the track, I noticed the Firebird in front of me also leaving. I thought it was you. My first thought was, wow Tony even drove the car here, that's cool. Now that I know it was the original owner driving his car after 30 years, that's even cooler. Great video.
100% that's why I love Tony Angelo letting the original owner Drive his car again 30 years later. Always love a new video stay tuned and stay fast.
I love that it all came back full circle, and he took it for a rip with his lady !
The look on his face when he got to drive it, is priceless! 👍🏽
Great to see Tony, I'm glad you've got the 'Bird to where you're happy with it
Thanks! It was a lot of work, and extra time to keep it Pontiac powered but I'm so glad I did it.
The world needs more camaraderie like this
Generosity, and humility at their purest. I love it.
That is so damn cool!
Gene's face driving his old flame is epic!
The car is rad - knowing, in depth, its history is brilliant. Being able to share it with is creator - simply brilliant stuff.
Tony that just proves how cool and down to earth you are. That made his day and he will never forget that. God Bless
Made LOTS of points with me Tony. Giving up the keys to that guy was huge.
Tony as a older hotrodder (57) I look back and remember the old cars I had and like all older rodders wonder where my car has gone. You took it one step farther for this guy. Very cool man!!!
Tony so nice of you to let the original owner rediscover the car. (Class act!) Love the fact that you stuffed a Ponch between the fenders…what a retro machine.
Much respect to let him enjoy what you have done with it
Was my pleasure man.
@@StayTunedTA smiles are the best form of satisfaction.
Hell yeah Tony. Great episode. What makes cars so cool is the story behind them and the passion and care that helped them survive through out the years. I don't know why I haven't been watching your show but I definitely will be from now on.
Such a cool car, and keeping 80s and connecting with the original owner; pure class.
What a great cause for a race. Glad you guys took us with you! New bumper looks sick!
Yessir, thanks!
I can't believe a once show car goes for $1,000.
You're like the perfect guy to have gotten this car, the paint job is cool, and putting a similar engine back in is really awesome
Very cool letting the dude take a ride in memory lane
Oh ! Good luck at the track ! 👍👍👍👍
Thanks Deb!
Great episode. You're a great person Tony letting him drive his old car. It's obvious that made you happy too. Very admirable
I love how Gene's wife was completely down for the cruze until the first noisy shift. 😂 My wife is the same way.
So cool you let him drive it. Your a great guy for that! You made his day.
This is legit my favorite car on the internet. Dreams and goals
Mad respect that you brought him to drive it again!
I love the firebird it's awesome when I was a kid in the 60s my next door neighbor was a biker he specialized in Metal Fight paint jobs candy Madness it was cool I learned a lot I learned how to do that stuff I did it in the '70s he painted a few cars but it was mostly motorcycles Choppers customs his name was candy crawl have a great day thanks for the inspirational video I can build cars arrested anymore but I can really enjoy this have a great day
Awesome, just awesome. I'm sat here grinning like an idiot at work watching Gene reunite with his car 30years later. Tony and team are the real MVP's
Cool that Gene got to take the car he built & painted for a spin! It's an awesome looking thing.
That was so awesome you letting Gene drive the car. You are an epic person