1982 Pontiac Firebird SE Commission Custom

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  • Thanks to Steve for trusting in me with this Commission, For being a Patron and for sending another box of cars for unboxing. I truly appreciate it mate.
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  • @redcarguy
    @redcarguy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    THE Unboxing! :-).. THANKS A LOT MATE!! th-cam.com/video/4nEJGVaw5vY/w-d-xo.html

  • @brucek6563
    @brucek6563 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow!!! Beautiful color. You always go above and beyond in detailing!! That car looks awesome!!!! 👍👍👍👍
    I had a brand new 1975 Firebird Esprit. It was a lighter silver than the model. Loved it, but got married and 5 years later, we started to have kids and had to find something more practical. It was a beauty!!

  • @adriansdarick2345
    @adriansdarick2345 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    the color and wheels combined with the car and the details gave more elegance to the body

  • @MMitchellMarmel
    @MMitchellMarmel 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    It's amazing how much putting proper wheels on can improve a diecast car...

  • @silentdusty73
    @silentdusty73 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow! Too bad the original car is gone. This custom though is awesome. I’m sure you have preserved a good memory for him.

  • @davidsingleton9864
    @davidsingleton9864 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Pontiac Transam my all time favourite from 1982.

  • @EdsterIII
    @EdsterIII 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Looking at all those older castings at the end was so cool. I have ALWAYS been a fan of older Matchbox/Lesney. Those big fat tires and suspension. They weren't as say "fast" as Hot Wheels, but they looked so good and the suspension gave them some wild jumps and landings. GREAT VIDEO TOO BTW, AS ALWAYS.

  • @joeholloway1386
    @joeholloway1386 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice restoration and paint job 👌. Your client will be blown away by your work!

  • @superrad1659
    @superrad1659 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    20:00 Thats the BEST LOOKING engine ive ever seen on a HW!!! Actually has rocker covers and pulleys/belt(s) well detailed in the casting!

  • @ConstantinoR-ss9bn
    @ConstantinoR-ss9bn 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Rob that was a great color you choice and the interior is perfect you have a very steady hand job well done on this one

  • @gijoeimmortal1868
    @gijoeimmortal1868 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I collect Firebirds, Camaros, Vetts, and Chevelles. As well as many more. I have several of those Trans Ams. You did a remarkable job on this one! Your friend should be quite happy!

  • @joakimhjelm-svennesen8984
    @joakimhjelm-svennesen8984 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ah that is beautiful absolutely gorgeous! I love it. The colour suits it and I like that it’s so simple, you haven’t done any over the top with the colour scheme. The interior looks good as well. And the wheels looks good on it. It brings me back to my childhood. I had a black one with the bird printed on the bonnet/hood.

  • @DanskillR
    @DanskillR 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Love your work. I was hoping you were going with a K.I.T.T custom resto. Still your vids are great.

    • @MLife1972
      @MLife1972 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      same. Missed opportunity!

  • @EdsterIII
    @EdsterIII 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    @ 21:59, the Jeep 4x4, I found Mint in Pkg in a lot off eBay. Back when I was not disabled and was still big into hunting.
    That Jeep is still one of my best finds. I LOVE 4x4's, big knobby tires, and like other older models, SUSPENSION.

  • @josearce5942
    @josearce5942 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Brings me back to my childhood

  • @RoadRunnergarage8570
    @RoadRunnergarage8570 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Several nice castings here in various scales and good bones with tons of potential..

  • @steveh4290
    @steveh4290 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    When I was a kid this was my fav toy car due to the Phoenix decal on the bonnet/hood. I remember dropping it down the toilet & crying till Dad fished it out. Mine was red.

  • @fijack4290
    @fijack4290 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Lovely; very nice, Rob. You did a great job taking down that engine bump on the hood.

  • @GhostRider-ii7tz
    @GhostRider-ii7tz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Rob you nailed it.i had a 85 trans am.and the rims are right.hope all is well with the family.

  • @stevenjones19-m8i
    @stevenjones19-m8i 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Rob, another great model painted,the wheels look Pontiac and fit the car perfect, details on this model makes it look more realistic.

  • @tonyhughes1958able
    @tonyhughes1958able 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That is a lovely Job Rob I'm sure Steve will be overjoyed when he gets it

  • @hugoferriz8191
    @hugoferriz8191 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very surprised the caustic soda didn't fully work this time. The Firebird came out beautiful, nice and perfect wheels, great work 👍

  • @RoadRunnergarage8570
    @RoadRunnergarage8570 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A FABULOUS customization job!!.. Looks almost like the real McCoy!!.. Keep up the great work Bud!!

  • @FoxMcCloud12000
    @FoxMcCloud12000 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That VW Beetle makes me think of my car. Man, how much I miss that bug! I hope you can restore it to a great shape!

  • @andrewphippsphillips1455
    @andrewphippsphillips1455 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have the black one of this still. Mine used to end up being KITT when I was playing with it.
    Looks great and the owner should be very happy with this

  • @kevinwisely5394
    @kevinwisely5394 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You make them nicer than they were originally. Great work!

  • @DannysDiecastDisasters
    @DannysDiecastDisasters 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sweet job mate it looks great. One of your best metallic paint jobs.

  • @jeffreymayer8550
    @jeffreymayer8550 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I own 6 Firebird's/Trans Ams (78, 80, 82, 89, 97, 99) As well as thousands of Pontiac Diecasts. Yes this was a color changing matchbox, I have 2 or three of the color changer matchbox. Love your videos.

  • @RoadRunnergarage8570
    @RoadRunnergarage8570 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for keeping the videos flowing during difficult times..

  • @matthewblasi4489
    @matthewblasi4489 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Absolutely wonderful looks like a real deal.

  • @gusser2121
    @gusser2121 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fantastic paint! Almost a Hammermill type texture!

  • @orks_media_relations1876
    @orks_media_relations1876 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This might be your best car yet. Beautiful.

  • @Stretch-1982
    @Stretch-1982 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    My son has a loader just like the one in your unboxing. We just finished rebuilding his. He was so excited that you now have one too!

  • @cradleofphill
    @cradleofphill 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    One of favours cars, great job with this one Rob. I like how the bonnet turned out, it looks a lot better.

  • @udorechner6846
    @udorechner6846 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very nice custom. The Firebird looks beautiful. There was a black and silver version tat i ersonaly like a bit mor. But nicely done. The owner will be very happy with this little Car.

  • @paulorth2251
    @paulorth2251 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nicely done, sir. The gray is smooth and sleek.

  • @MetalMania3DTV-TAS-AUS
    @MetalMania3DTV-TAS-AUS 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice job love the colour and wheels awesome turnaround cheers KC Tassie Australia Stay safe take care Rob

  • @JS-1983
    @JS-1983 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very nice colour and wheels are just perfect for 80's Pontiac 😎

  • @derekwhidden9730
    @derekwhidden9730 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Looks almost real! Yeah that was one of the Matchbox color changers, I had the same car. It was one ofvthe best color combinations as well.

  • @ZGryphon
    @ZGryphon 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow. That looks very like the '89 Firebird my father didn't buy when I was in high school. He bought the same year Camaro instead, because the Chevy dealer offered him a slightly better deal than the Pontiac one, and to his mind, they were the same thing. :)

  • @benvalenti7679
    @benvalenti7679 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dude that kick ass look like some car I seen when I was a kid growing up in South Florida in the 80s dang wow

  • @RoadRunnergarage8570
    @RoadRunnergarage8570 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice job on the small fine details( especially the interior )... Too!!

  • @EdsterIII
    @EdsterIII 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sorry for another comment. I don't mean to clog up your comment section. But I have a Auto World Firebird, and it has the same aesthetics and "accessories" as yours. But your paint is so deep and clean. Very nice car. That's a top end job.

  • @neilcummings9939
    @neilcummings9939 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    wow can't even tell it was what it was before looks very nice

  • @paulrobinson6168
    @paulrobinson6168 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great job Rob, like the paint job. The mags are great.👍👍

  • @anthonyturner2287
    @anthonyturner2287 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Grand job on the Firebird Rob...very refined, in some ways understated (that's not being rude by any means)... another perfect piece of work! 👍

  • @redcarguy
    @redcarguy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Hi Rob! Wow, veeery nice work there! It looks almost 100% like my old (died) Firebird back in 2004. The model will have a nice, warm and dustfree home soon! Now i can remember my first carlove every day! Thanks again for your work and when finally corona is over, i will keep my eyes peeled for Matchbox cars on our flewmarkets. It was not the last pack from Switzerland! :-) Take care and thanks again! Steve Miller

    • @MatchboxGarage
      @MatchboxGarage  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I'm glad you like it Steve. I enjoyed doing this one 💪🏼👍🏼😎

    • @SharpblueCreative
      @SharpblueCreative 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Best restoration yet Rob. The quality of the paint is awesome 😎

    • @Mark_Knight
      @Mark_Knight 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Gods good

  • @wrbergner
    @wrbergner 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The two tone color match was terrific and spot on.

  • @davidneilson3508
    @davidneilson3508 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It looks fantastic, great job on the paint and details 👍👍😊

  • @billybbutter2780
    @billybbutter2780 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Once again Rob. Great job. Came up a treat.

  • @solitairesmith3553
    @solitairesmith3553 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    MAGNIFICENT!!
    these videos always have the BEST DETAILS. Looks real:)

  • @djrose3
    @djrose3 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What an amazing job! Looks soooo real! Well Done! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

  • @RoadRunnergarage8570
    @RoadRunnergarage8570 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A decent well detailed casting with good bones and a lot of potential..

  • @jamesshives5679
    @jamesshives5679 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That can am looking vehicle at 22:16 would make a very nice custom I think. Love what you did with the firebird

  • @RoadRunnergarage8570
    @RoadRunnergarage8570 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'll be anxious to see you work your magic on these...

  • @patrickturner479
    @patrickturner479 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That’s a great color for this car. Good job!

  • @jonleigh1823
    @jonleigh1823 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another one I had! Pretty sure I've still got it somewhere. It was a colour changer, my brother had one that changed colour as well, but I can't remember what his one was. Keep up the good work.

  • @wadehendryx7378
    @wadehendryx7378 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very nice job Rob. Steve is very lucky to have a car done by you. Looks fantastic. Stay safe. Have a great weekend and happy Easter. Would love to see you do the VW bug from your unboxing.

  • @andrewturnbull5897
    @andrewturnbull5897 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just a stunning transformation! The casting looked more like a cartoon at first and became something you’d want to drive off the lot! Excellent!

  • @_versili_53
    @_versili_53 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That is a very nice job . I love the finish . Great job!!

  • @peterfromb5784
    @peterfromb5784 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Top job on this bonnet, a real work of art👌👌👌

  • @dannylalumiere6538
    @dannylalumiere6538 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    First 0% paint removal 😂
    Great job!

  • @urideamabal
    @urideamabal 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Looks nice 👍 A lot of goodies for future projects, too.

  • @chevylandt.v
    @chevylandt.v 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Looks good, those wheels are correct for any trans am.

    • @redcarguy
      @redcarguy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      All TA and GTAs had them from 1987 to 1992 in different colors.

    • @Lykoloo
      @Lykoloo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@redcarguy I wish they made the 16x8 basket weave in silver, love the look of the 15x7 of those years.

    • @redcarguy
      @redcarguy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Lykoloo The Diamond Spoke wheels were made in different colors. Even in red!

    • @isaacsrandomvideos667
      @isaacsrandomvideos667 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Chevy Land T.V nice

    • @isaacsrandomvideos667
      @isaacsrandomvideos667 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Chevy Land T.V look like BB’s Rs’s, Bur for a gta Pontiac!

  • @SonicBoone56
    @SonicBoone56 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This one came out beautiful. One of the best you've done for sure.

  • @javierdenardo2607
    @javierdenardo2607 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Looks like the non TransAm version , very realistic, loved the detail on the seats

    • @redcarguy
      @redcarguy 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      my car was a base Firebird..

  • @jerryrathgeb4412
    @jerryrathgeb4412 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful custom! Can't think why those lurid graphics were the rage 'back then'; the lines of the car were so clean and simple. I know this will be treasured by Steve and bring fond memories.

  • @brianartillery
    @brianartillery 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That's beautiful. Simple as that. Nice one.

  • @petermata3161
    @petermata3161 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Man that bird looks cool and badass good job rob allllright alright !

  • @TheSteamLocomotive
    @TheSteamLocomotive 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome transformation, Rob! I think the Firebird/Trans Am always looked better than the Camaro. Very common to remove the 305 V8 and put in a 383 stroker; which is a 350 bore and a 400 crankshaft. Pretty fast cars.

  • @wbarretw
    @wbarretw 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    One of my favorite cars of all time. Growing up with knightrider on tv could be the reason ;) actually like the original looks more than kitt. Specially this one before the formula. Great !

  • @kap2027
    @kap2027 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fantastic work as always, keep the videos coming and stay safe 👍

  • @tygrkhat4087
    @tygrkhat4087 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I had a Pontiac 6000 in the same color as the Firebird, mine also was a gloss finish, not metallic. Beautful job, Rob. Steve's gonna love it.

  • @normanrowe2831
    @normanrowe2831 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Beautiful customization. I’m sure Steve will be very pleased with his Trans Am.

  • @RoadRunnergarage8570
    @RoadRunnergarage8570 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice shiny paint job!!

  • @RoadRunnergarage8570
    @RoadRunnergarage8570 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice aftermarket wheels as well!!

  • @charliedoggcustoms1005
    @charliedoggcustoms1005 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very nice, Love the color and the interior

  • @barryshackson4005
    @barryshackson4005 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Top job on the firebird matey 👍👍

  • @ronbeckhaus7326
    @ronbeckhaus7326 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Magnificently done.

  • @damianosavraammisaelidis9727
    @damianosavraammisaelidis9727 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That Pontiac looks really great. By the way I would love to see you doing something with the oddly shaped VW Beatle because I can smell a good customization to it as well as the Peugeot 205 which is also pretty bizarre at its shape. Keep it up mate.

  • @cnichting08
    @cnichting08 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nicely done i have 1984 pontiac trans am that im restoring at the moment and that on the hood is the ram air part of the hood

  • @lrg3834
    @lrg3834 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Home run on that Firebird, Rob. On another note, pretty funny stuff at the end when you sped up the audio.

    • @MatchboxGarage
      @MatchboxGarage  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Bugger, I don't think I meant to do that 😂

    • @redcarguy
      @redcarguy 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MatchboxGarage the "fast forward part" at the end was not your intention? I thought the models might not be so exciting, so did you fast-forward?

  • @skodakatie7341
    @skodakatie7341 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another amazing result Rob, the finished model looks so realistic, the colour and wheels really suit it, this type of car always reminds me of the smokey and the bandit movies, stay safe sweetheart x.

  • @martyclack8782
    @martyclack8782 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great job Rob

  • @lotharrenz4621
    @lotharrenz4621 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    great paintjob. :) it really suits the casting. ^^

  • @garrykellogg3215
    @garrykellogg3215 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very well done.

  • @Matt-md5yt
    @Matt-md5yt 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    nice Pontiac. Keep it up my friend

  • @ericgaudet4497
    @ericgaudet4497 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great job with the commission custom Pontiac Firebird the owner of the real car will be very proud and happy to see your Amazing work.

    • @redcarguy
      @redcarguy 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      i am :-)

  • @MatchboxResurrection
    @MatchboxResurrection 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Waiting all the video for the Beetle...Looking forward to it Rob !!!!

  • @raverboyloki
    @raverboyloki 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow, great job here again! There is no need to even lower this one as you mentioned as the stance is just about right. Just a point, the original Firebird SE did not have amber lights in the tail lights.. they were all read. If you went for the Formula one in the late 80's early 90's you got the amber lights, but it had a different nose by then as well. Otherwise, a wonderful redo!

    • @redcarguy
      @redcarguy 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi. The casting is a replica of my 89 Firebird. 85-92 base Firebirds and Formulas had the amber turning lights. Thats also the point why the CIH had to go.

  • @MatchboxResurrection
    @MatchboxResurrection 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Looks fantastic Rob. Cheers mate

  • @TheQuirkyGarage1999
    @TheQuirkyGarage1999 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very nice results 👍

  • @jessetafoyajr3117
    @jessetafoyajr3117 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Outstanding job!!

  • @andrejimmo1176
    @andrejimmo1176 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fantastic job as always.

  • @briansdiecastthailandstoth6747
    @briansdiecastthailandstoth6747 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice work Rob

  • @jasonhiggins8909
    @jasonhiggins8909 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was Fantastic! Nice job again!..

  • @johnboy384
    @johnboy384 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Looking sharp.

  • @anthonybollini3699
    @anthonybollini3699 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well what a beautiful car I hope he likes it I'm sure there's plenty of people they do

  • @MCDJACDC
    @MCDJACDC 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Car brochure showroom paint!!

  • @K1TT3NM1TT3N5
    @K1TT3NM1TT3N5 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Really inspires me to start doing something similar to this with all my collection, would be easy with these incredibly informative vids, fuckin love it m8