1991 Firebird Project Budget DIY Exhaust Replacement/Repair (Ep.4)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 6 ก.พ. 2025
- In this episode we will remove the rusty old exhaust that is full of holes and already lacking a muffler, since it rusted through and broke off. We will be replacing everything behind the catalytic converter, so we bought a new intermediate pipe and a Thrush Hush aftermarket muffler. We'll get a little creative and patch/reuse the old tailpipe in order to keep this as cheap as possible!
Dates of filming: July 25th, 2018 (Exhaust Work)
July 30th, 2018 (Clips of Running Car)
Song List (Order of First Appearance):
0:01 Glen Canyon - Dan Lebowitz
5:45 Keep Dreaming - Topher Mohr and Alex Elena
10:38 The Clean Up Man - Dan Lebowitz
16:00 Green Forest - Riot
(All music provided by TH-cam's Audio Library royalty free.)
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I used to think it was strange that you say "we" so much even though you're working alone, but then I started imagining you're actually just a pair of disembodied hands working on a car, and they're referring to themselves. Now it cracks me up.
That is some funny shit,,,,
I want 2 of whatever you are taking, please!
Man, now I see it that way.
everyone knows hands lack vocal chords
I thought it meant ”my sandals and I”. 😅
For me as a German I have to say your talking is very clear and got a reasonable speed so I can understand everything without any subtitle. The rest is perfect too. Beautiful car, you are doing a pretty good and solid work and even accomplish to film everything on the perfect angle and light.
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Don't forget though.. He is a colonial - so his English pronounciation is a bit funny.. ;)
You're like the perfect combination of "professional who really knows what he's talking about" and "normal guy like us who just sometimes goes 'meh, this wrong, but I'm doing it anyway because whatever.'"
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@@Mk2H And so are you, it's "you're" not "youre."
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You know what pal, that is the most beautiful exhaust system I have ever seen.
So I would recommend to take your time and look at the second one you have ever seen!? 😁 #JustAJoke
For a temporary fix it's perfect. I really like the videos as there are mentioned so many important things on every step. Props to Fuzzy Dice Projects !
@ Fuzzy D P - i enjoy your videos so much for a number of reasons. 1.) my oldest son is 9 & we can watch all of your repairs & projects w/o worry of poor language usage. 2.) you’re teaching, coaching & inspiring us to make repairs on our family’s fleet & that makes us & the mama happy happy happy 3.) your comedic relief is very dry & tasty 4.) you’re repairing vehicles that are obtainable by mostly anyone (not twin-turbocharging lambos or Ferraris) 5.) your KSAs (knowledge, skills & abilities) seem to have no bounds, so you’re fearless 6.) you’re a humble, likable guy that has emotional attachments to your toys.
thank you so much for your hard work & determination in taking things that were left for dead or neglected and mechanically & artistically bringing them back to the streets, while DOCUMENTING the process(es).
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i drove an ‘87 4x4 4.3L S-10 Blazer (Tahoe Package) on 33”s for many years and loved it... until it was stolen in ATL, so i know how practical those rides are first hand. they’re fantastic in 4-Wheel Dawg & never let me down off-road.
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Thank you so much for sharing and for the very generous offer! At the moment just knowing that you enjoy these videos with your family is thanks enough, I wish you all the best!
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I love these episode by episode builds, very informative and to me it’s enjoyable watching an “old” car get some much deserved love.
As a person from Europe and the rust belt - that exhaust was mint.
Also, this channel is probably the BEST when it comes to realistic portrayal of a project car. Changing exhaust? Well, to do that, i need to take out a lot of the rear suspension... i might as well change the diff oil.
Really, only part i find unrealistic is the fact that the presenter/mechanic/personality doesnt have to get up 600 times in one day to go pick up additional tools. And half of those trips are useless because you realize you grabbed the wrong thing.
Cars. So much fun.
Almost died with laughter when you used the impact wrench on the volume 😂
If only that trick worked lol
Between this and Ronald Finger's Fiero revival, I'm getting my fill of DIY car projects. Awesome work so far!
YES! Cousin and I are following that one as well!
@@luv2flyV65 Same here.
I’m with you, very satisfying watching broken things get fixed
Same for me
I restored my '84 T/A and am enjoying watching you bring the '91 back to life. It's been way too cold to go out to the garage here, so watching you makes the winter a bit more bearable. Your video's remind me of the 90's television car series that use to be on TNN long ago. High Quality and funny, keep up the good work, it is appreciated. Thanks!!
You have a nice sense of humor doing these which makes it entertaining to watch. Also, I wonder how you make decisions on what to rebuild and what to leave alone. It seems to be based on "what needs to be done now" and "what can be done a little later, like in the next year or two." Still fascinating to watch.
Hey you know what they say. Grinder and paint makes me the welder I aint.
lol. I like that.
When are you gonna do the ep 5 video {lifters}?
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I'm gonna remember that one XD
'surrendering the ground clamp to the exhaust'. LOL Your understated sense of humor is appreciated.
Are those "steel toe" flip flops?
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It may be that his exposed toes are the "we" he keeps referencing.
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I'm not even a big car person, but this channel is just so satisfying to watch.
man this series is awesome. I don't know the first thing about cars but it's great!
Why does watching someone repair something relax me
Car looks really cool through
Keep up the good work!!! I still cant believe the neighbor practically gave this car to you. I have an '89 Formula and you videos will help me through the resto process.
"diff oil is kinda black, must be more than a few years old" Only about 27-28 years eh? Love the welding viewing suggestions, I watched at fullscreen on a 1080p screen and got no Eye burn.
I am going to start welding this way from now on. in 1080p (no I'm not stalking you.. realized it was the same guy from the other comment)
well its impossible to get welders flash through a TV. So that would be why you did not feel anything.
@@madremix5428 Having watched it in 1440p (upscaled to 2160p) on a 120" projector screen using a bright, 3K lumens projector, I'd say it was not a comfortable experience :D Nothing serious though, it lit my room up nicely (Y)
So many times I have done the “double no no”. LoL. Glad I’m not the only one. Keep up the good work
Turning up your radio with a drilling machine had me crying of laughter! 😆
@4:40
That volume bit had me on the floor........you have one of the most creative senses of humor ive seen, and the editing skills to bring them to fruition. One of the reasons i love this channel.
Flakes of rust are an EXCELLENT bonding agent! If they weren't, not nearly so many wrenches would be hurled at so many garage doors.
gotta say, your sense of humor is spot on, especially when you were talking about wanting to be able to hear your radio while you were turning it way up with a drill XD. But you're commentary overall was very nice and well done, so good job!
I was glad you used the technical terms for the parts you were using. A lot of people don't know what a doohickey is or that it is used on several locations around the vehicle. ;)
Your videos are very entertaining and educational. Good job and thank you.
I literally just stumbled across your channel, this is by far one of the best Car channels out there purely because of those sandals
Great to see an old car like that get another “go round” looking good so far. Can’t wait for episode 5...
I had that same muffler x2 on my Cutlass with true duals. It was nice to have because I did a lot of highway driving and the car has a turbo 350 trans with 3.73 rear. Getting your ear drums blown out by exhaust noise is only fun now and then, not on a daily commute at 70mph. Can't wait for more content on this ol' bird. Digging all the low budget fixes.
Thank you, weird TH-cam algorithm for recommending this video. I really like your style of video. Entertaining but educational.
I hate rust, so some of the scenes hurts me a lot, but I'm in love with this saga. Thanks.
The perfect mix of humor and educational mechanics
I love watching your channel and a few similar ones. Not because I'll ever restore a 91' Pontiac. But because I'm a garage monkey like you and it feels good to just get a general idea of where my skills are at and that, in turn, helps my confidence. Overcoming obstacles is really what it's all about. Thanks!
Just finished episode 3, and I was looking for something to watch..... This timing was convenient 😂
same
your voice calms me down like a story teller, a cynical, maniacal ironic story teller, but still, love your vids!!! Awesome !!!!!
Im not much of a car guy but I love firebirds and im glad I have you videos to watch to learn a thing or two on how they work and what certain things are.
At first I was super confused because I thought you just posted a video earlier, then I realized I was thinking over another car fix I've been watching, but then got even happier to realize it was you posting !
Hey buddy, brings a smile to my face every time i see your vids pop up and I see another old poncho in good hands, time to cruise the strip in style because the freshly painted exhaust is such an icing on the cake for this old beast. Truly made me happy!
You sir are very methodical and patient. I am not those things. Yet, I like watching and listening to your videos, and never even feel like commenting some smart azz statement. Good job.
I was a Millwright, so I do have a base in mechanic but never worked on car, so I love to look at the work with the description of what your doing and to be able to learn something new!
I worked in a gm dealership, and even changing that intermediate pipe with a hoist was a motherhumper. Doing the fuel pump was fun also, tucked up behind the rear axle, above the muffler...and gm used a welded stainless steel exhaust...thanks, gm, from Auto techs everywhere.
Your my favorite mechanic TH-camr... that should mean a lot cause I've seen tons of TH-camrs but your the most educational and awesome at commentating, I do lots of Honda atv repairs so I mostly watch them kinda repairs but your s10 motor rebuild poped up in my recommend tab about 4 days ago I watched all your s10 rebuild vids and your 07 chevy tranny rebuild vids.... keep doing what your doing your keeping me educated and entertained I need to get better at retreading stuff I've never had to yet but I wanna get slick like you when it comes to fixing up treads and all that good jazz! Keep up the good work
I know nothing about cars but this popped up on my recommended and I’m hooked
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Your editing is getting so good, I enjoy these touches as much as your original content.
I have been thinking about that bit where you were turning the radio volume up with the impact gun all day. That is probably the funniest thing I have seen in months. Loved the video. Very entertaining and informative. Keep up the good work and I can't wait to see how it turns out.
This dude's humor just kills me, great video.
Degree of danger is proportional to degree of fun! Loving the build so far aswell!
I used to work in a muffler shop when I was younger, we just cut the pipe and when installing the new one, it's was custom fit and welded in place!
Another great video. I really enjoy watching these. You do a great job explaining, making fun of yourself, and teaching. Now sitting here waiting for more.....
You're videos make me motivated to finally start working on my car projects. But then I realize its still 10 degrees outside and concrete is cold. Better wait till April... But even watching this makes me feel I've made progress on my own vehicles
His commentary is gold! The car part is awesome of course, but the commentary just takes it to a whole 'nother level. lol!
Love these videos. So well done and you fully explain what you're doing. Thanks!
The drill on the radio volume knob was epic! Love it!
Good job Brother, you are on your way to having a nice old Firebird. I can't believe how good the paint looks.
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The second bolt gave up easy when it saw it,s fallen brother !! Funny dude,,great episode !
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I love it.
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I like your car videos the most, since it's not muscle cars you're putting back into OEM for thousands of dollars, I can relate to your work as a simple man :)
Very much enjoying seeing this car being brought back.
New subscriber. Just wanted to say awesome job. Thank you for doing this. It means a lot to many of us and also inspires and gives us courage to try things ourselves.
The drill on the volume knob really got to me! Great job on that one, I was laughing for a solid few minutes, and I'm not one who laughs at everything.
As someone that bought a V6 mustang with overly loud (compensating for a dearth of cylinders I'm sure) exhaust for a daily driver years ago, I commend you on your choice of not waking the neighbors. I'm all for the craziness on a sometimes car, but forget that noise early in the morning.
shoulda got a v8 bud
My neighbors are jerks. Pypes Violator mufflers on my 5.0. Sounds awesome!
@@oliverharwood2743 well, yes, but the car was $200.
With the stock tiny cam, restrictive heads and manifolds, cat, and low compression these LO3 cars don't really get "wake the neighbors" loud with just a cat back.
i like how this channel is very careful and knowledgeable about most of the things he does, but he uses a zip-tie to hold up the exhaust
Another great episode! I like that it was more than just "take this off, out this back on." The bit with welder lmao
Finally TH-cam recomends something good, you have a new member 😁
i dont even have a car or can get a car but i just like watching these videos
Anxiously awaiting the next video! Love these! I Can't wait to get my 88 Formula 350 back on the road.
By the way, I had a 91 Camaro RS. I couldn’t afford back then the $ 500’s to replace the fuel pump. My Sister being a Doctor said “Oh, she needs open heart surgery”... BRILLIANT!!!! I carefully cut a “U” shape over the fuel tank. Bending back the cut section. I cut the metal fuel lines, straightened them out after replacing the pump. Using high pressure fuel lines. I was able to reconnect them without any leaks. I decided to cut out the “U section and patched it with new painted metal, RTV & 1/2” self tapping screws. Whala!!!! Never even jacked it off the ground. Good luck!
I love watching these videos. They help me out tremendously with working on my 89 camaro
great job guys, its not always the content that makes a quality video, but the presentation.
The welding actually looks really cool when watching in 4k, even without a 4k monitor.
Half of this stuff I have know idea what your saying
But I like it
I basically dont know anything ;-;
this channel should be called the Patch Dr. skills bro skills
Looking forward to see next episode, i am going to change the same on my 1987 Formula 5 speed.
New swaybar links and bushings from energy suspension
I am a girly girl not to into cars but stumbled onto part one and I'm hooked...
Your channel deserves way more recognition, keep up the good work!
The impact on the radio got me pretty good.
Your dry humor is perfect. Keep up the good work. Subscribed!
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Love your sense of humor. Also really like the clean language and very good clear instructions. Just subscribed.
I love 3rd gen FBodies...had a 305 RS Camaro, but now I own a 02 z28. Just love them. What I would like to see that Bird do AutoX, before and after suspension mods with times. Urethane bushings, some newer shocks/struts and even bigger sway bars since the aftermarket for these cars is huge...gl brother, great content!!
Honestly thanks for all the awesome videos its so insightful and helped me getting over my fear of not being able to work on cars and made me pick up a few projects myself thanks aton keep up the great work!
I like how you're cheap, I mean frugal. Yet, you're "affluent" enough to hit the tail pipe with high temp paint. I will say the result is worth the couple bucks. I'm thinking about doing that on my next project.
Hey, great job! I always find myself entertained when you drop a new vid. Thanks for the hard work!
I'm with you on the exhaust philosophy for my current project.
I gotta say your videos are definitely entertaining and always a good watch
I just can't get enough of this, waiting for Ep5
Good stuff, really enjoyed all of the videos
Awesome videos man, I'm happy to see your channel blowing up a little bit! You deserve it.
I love that you keep running into problems but at a certain point you just accept that you cant fix everything and do the beat you can. Also the volume joke was SO funny 😂
Freaking loved the drill on the radio volume. Nice touch.
Gotta love the mask and eye protection, and the safety flip flops
I'm a new subscriber, and I'm loving your channel. I appreciate your knowledge of parts and how to, but the quirky of your videos r keeping me coming back! Keep up the great work.
Quality video at an affordable price............Nicely done!
Love this series...keep up the good work...get a clean CRX or DelSol Civic for your next project!
You make me feel like i can open up a car repair shop by the end of the day
Next time just unbolt the rear shocks. The rear end will swing all the way down and you can pull the whole exhaust out the rear of the car. Did it recently in my 89 TTA. I have a bunch of 3rd gen fbodys. Love these things.