i’m 17 working on a 1975 trans am too with my dad. Sadly he passed away about a month ago to suicide. Ever since, i promised him i’d finish the car. Not a lot is finished but watching this motivates me to never give up on it. Thank you so much
It’s tough to lose someone so close at 17 I can’t even imagine what you’re going through. Hope you’re doing well man. You’ll always have your dad with you when you’re cruising around in her every summer
So sorry to hear about your dad and the loss you are going through. May you find peace and also find joy in restoring that trans am for you and your dad. I hope and pray you have people in your life that you can talk to. Keep your head up and you will get through this.
@@PeteHSM I might be losing my dad at the age of 12 I can’t think what I would do without him I promised myself I would finish our old golf the family car
The answer: The content is good because he is not restricted to their rules, their producers, their choices, their customer preferences. Larry’s engaging content, is as a result of his engaging persona
i want the world to know about you Dr Astrol Goodest for the great work you have done for me i know i was not suppose to say this here i plead, Dr Astrol Goodest is a great man who helped me got back my lover in just 24 hours after me doing what he asked me to do,am sorry Dr Astrol Goodest i onced doubted you i never knew you were this real Dr Astrol Goodest i don't have much to say but a very big thank you from my heart i promise to be loyal to you,and for you reading me now if you need his help too worry no more your solution has come i will advise you also to contact Dr Astrol Goodest via his email [drastrolgoodest@gmail.com] or via his cell phone contact Whatsapp hm +2349135520987 will help you too and promise to thank me later,STAY SAFE AND STAY CLEAN j0
As a diehard Pontiac fan, and an owner of 4 Pontiacs so far in my 37 years of loving the hobby, this is truly awesome to see. Not only a legendary, rare car gets semi revived, but the bond between father & son is unforgettable! I truly hope they decide to restore it and get it back on the road where it truly belongs. Nice to see the 455 roar back to life!! My favorite Pontiac I had so far was my '70 GTO in Cardinal Red with Black interior. I rebuilt the motor in High School Auto Shop class, and had it buttoned up/finished at a speed shop. Drove it for 3 years, and loved every minute! Pontiac Forever.. Gone but not Forgotten!
Larry: "There's no way this can be safely restored without removing all the mold first" Derek from ViceGripGarage: "It's been sitting in the field for last 20 years, and there's a dead possum in the back. We gonna start it and drive 500 miles, and maybe I'll wash it after"
Thanks, interestingly, you probably right.......kind of wish we had worked rebuilding , & more on out 77 TA/HURST/ SPECIAL EDITION, ETC. Can be: exceedingly expensive , and more work than realizing...
From a DIEHARD Trans Am fan and owner (one of every generation in the current collection) this video made my heart happy. THANK YOU for saving such an amazing TA from the junkyard. We’ve lost too many already.
Nice job Larry , you have a good soul. You are changing people's lives through these awesome cars. It's nice to see the future generation getting excited about these old classic cars. I see you Larry molding and teaching the next generation of detailers...future YT video..lol ! Keep up the good work .
Since you talked about the future generation, I thought you might like to hear. I purchased a 1983 Volkswagen Beetle as a 17 year old last december! :)
@@Djuztin nice choice in my early 20's my car of choice (my baby) was a 1984 VW Rabbit GTI . Post a pic of your car once you put some AMMO on it . (I'm sure Larry will like it.) Any of your friends into older cars too ? I wonder if there are many kids out there who like the older cars from the 70s and 80s ?
I am life long Pontiac lover. You found a rare and very desireable "HO" High Output 455?! There is no way this should of been thought of as crusher material. This car was one of the few Heavy Breather Pontiacs that was produced at the tail end of the Muscle Car era! The "HO" had bigger valves in the heads and a longer stroke engine than the standard 400 cube engine. The idea behind it was to try and recapture proformance that was lost from just a few years earlier (peaked in 1970) due to lower compression ratios that helped smog but killed proformance. That HO is a "Holy Grail" rare Pontiac that has incredible potential. Some exhaust work, a big cam, etc. and this car was hard to beat! I love it!
I have built my detail business off of Larry’s TH-cam channel I went from $50 details to 1500+ ur channel has help me out so much really appreciate it Larry
I'm currently building a detail business of my own, thanks to Larry. I started in October of last year. I don't have a stable client base yet, but the customers I do have tell me that I'm the best detailer they have ever had. It's about quality, not just wiping down a car and pushing it out the door in two hours like so many other "detailers".
I would never want this car crushed. It a piece of history, including the fact it's a 455. It's so sad how people can just remove something from history.
My parents' second car was a Camaro with the Corvette style tail lights and the same red paint job. My dad loved the car but was forced to sell it when gas prices went through the ceiling. He once borrowed a friend's Corvette (late 1980s model) and NEARLY decided to get one because it was the fastest car he had ever driven at the time. The Vette put out nearly 300 hp, which was a lot back then.
@@largol33t1 that's so bad ass, I'm not a big Chevy guy. I'm a Pontiac guy so this car is definitely a icon in my heart. But my neighbors had a Camaro for 3 years but they sold it. I loved that car
Larry I’m not even exaggerating, this may be the best video you’ve ever produced. I loved this style of editing and the content was great. Can’t wait to see what’s next!!
@Nathan Brokenshire. Maybe I missed something but starting a car which has been sat for 10 years without fresh oil or petrol and checking the ignition system?
Saving classics is always worth it. I'm building an aftermarket parts factory in southern Bogotá Colombia to eventually provide new replacement parts for nearly everything ever made from the 1930s to the 2000s.
I'm 22years old and my dad restored a 1966 mustang by himself. I was inspired to do the same and now we bought a 1980 trans am pacecar so now I'll be able to help and make one of my dreams come true. Thanks Larry I always watch your videos so I can learn more.
This is what puts Larry above the rest: going the extra mile not just with detailing cars, but detailing life lessons. Looking forward to finding a project to work with my son once he gets older that’ll last us years.
Hey, I'm a 15 year-old kid in az. I own a 1974 Pontiac formula 455 ram air, its been sitting in storage for 10+ years and its amazing to see such a beautiful car be redone, i love your videos and just seeing this video made my day. I love it and soon hope to make mine that way.
Nurse from nyc here! Your videos are so therapeutic and I always look forward to watching them just to get down time. Thanks for the pure content and just being an amazing human!
Really enjoyed this one (especially as a father). Would love to see Joe and son start a TH-cam channel when they get to the restoration. And Larry, you continue to reinforce what a good person I think you are. So happy the channel is having success!
Unfortunately yeah...but it probably has more to do with knowing it'll cost a lot of money and time to fix it and probably doesn't want to get into a project at the moment.
Thank you for helping out regular folks who dream of restoring classics. It’s been a very rough year for many Americans and restoring a car is even harder now than before because so many people lost jobs, money, and loved ones. Currently my dad and I are getting ready to replace the engine in our project car and we’re very excited as we’ve had the car for 3 years and we haven’t really been able to drop money in it
As a Dad, you didn't need to explain any of it. I knew right away, this was a project to spend time with his son and the next generation. Time is so fleeting. Loved this episode. I love the attention to detail and you already knowing what buttons to push. A classic car saved and hopefully many memories for Joe and his son.
I swear every car community has a "Buddy" (the guy that got the car going) and those guys are absolutely priceless to have around with their personality and knowledge. Car came out fantastic. Here's to seeing it get fully restored.
This was a fantastic watch! I've been subscribed to your channel for a while, and your production quality and storytelling is improving with every single video. Some amazing stuff!
That is the most realistic episode yet! Go to the dollar store, get dish soap, tape, zip-ties, glue, trash bags, spray paint and get to work! Maybe some gloves too lol
I did the same with my grand father’s gilera motorcycle, it’s a sentimental value. So, after 35 years under sun, rain, and snow it was a peace of rust. Now it’s like new. And seeing mr 91 yo grandpa crying, seeing it for the first time after the restoration it’s priceless.
so worth it to keep this old beauty going. Shame she is so damn rusty. PLEASE do a follow up when these guys get their act together and do the resto. Brilliant Larry. Thanks man.
Wow! Great project for a father and son to do together. It will be fun...and expensive, but the time spent together doing this will be priceless! Enjoy every minute guys!
My first project car was when I was 16 years old and it was a 1979 Z/28 Camaro and I convinced my dad to get it so that we can get closer with something more in common as I was tired of the fighting and it was a worthwhile investment, and now we are so much closer than we were then and we are now five project cars into it!
It’s really all about the story and how a car makes you feel than what it’s worth or what other people think of it. Too many people use cars as a means to flex wealth or to try to impress others
That's what brings the magic to classic cars. Every one of them has a story that multitudes of people have been involved in. Just because you can stick your foot through the floor of an old Le Mans doesn't mean its ready to end it's story.
You did the right thing... preserving a unique COOL car is great. I have a 92 XJ Limited I am preserving. Yes, nearly 1 mil were made from 86-01, but, breaking it down to the year less than 150k were made and many many were cut or crushed since then :) Great video
Wow. If only every antique vehicle owner had this done right after they salvaged it, they might just have the motivation to keep going with the project.
As a car lover these videos are such a delight to watch. The future generations can learn a lot, about how to preserve, protect, and lastly love your car. Love from India
Well that was so good, I’d love to see the transformation down the road as they restore it. A nice follow up video for the future. You really put some heart and soul into this one.
This video gives me so much hope. My dad has a 1979 Type LT Camaro that’s been sitting in our yards for 20 years and I wish I could bring it to y’all to clean it. I dream all the time of restoring it for him one day
Around 2004, I was at an auto parts store in Jersey along route 10, near Whippany where I worked at the time. There was pristine 1972? With an SD 455. The owner was a retired pilot. He had factory spec'd the car in order to prepare for the gumball rally, which ended up being canceled due to the gas crisis. Route 80 was still being built out, and he and his buddies would due speed and gas consumption trials on it, before it was completed. There is nothing like getting an automotive history lesson from the people that lived it. Great job Larry. Give us an update if you can, as I am a fellow Queens car guy. Thanks!
@@speedier6307 was probably the Pep Boys on 46. He was definitely local to the area, and I get the feeling he was still hooked into the car scene in some way or another.
People that say burn and demolish old cars rather than restore them should never be let near vehicles as they are a gateway to the past and a huge key to unlocking history we never got to see
i want the world to know about you Dr Astrol Goodest for the great work you have done for me i know i was not suppose to say this here i plead, Dr Astrol Goodest is a great man who helped me got back my lover in just 24 hours after me doing what he asked me to do,am sorry Dr Astrol Goodest i onced doubted you i never knew you were this real Dr Astrol Goodest i don't have much to say but a very big thank you from my heart i promise to be loyal to you,and for you reading me now if you need his help too worry no more your solution has come i will advise you also to contact Dr Astrol Goodest via his email [drastrolgoodest@gmail.com] or via his cell phone contact Whatsapp hm +2349135520987 will help you too and promise to thank me later,STAY SAFE AND STAY CLEAN j0
Fantastic! No better way to spend time with your kids than In the garage getting dirty and learning new skills and bringing a piece of history back from the brink!!
So I just gotta say, I’ve been watching and enjoying Larry’s channel since the beginning. I like detailing my own vehicles. It’s good exercise and rewarding. Today my daughter came by in her 2016 CRV. I don’t think it’s been washed in a few years. So while she and my wife/her mother hung out, I decided to wash it. It truly gave me a whole other level of appreciation of how hard Larry works. My vehicles are easy to wash. Try washing a car that hasn’t been cleaned in years. 😳
An old school trick to make the paint pop on an old car like this... wipe it down with transmission fluid. I used to do in high school in the 90s to my 1972 Cutlass - some old timer told me to give it a go, and it looked amazing, like it was new shiny paint. I'd say the finish of the car was pretty much as bad as this one, it was also red, and it also had rust all over, but man, some transmission fluid made the thing look amazing. Well, for about a day - then it would get covered in dirt and grime and you'd have to spray it off. But one benefit was that you didn't have to worry about anyone sitting on your car.
This episode did remind me a lot about Car SOS. Fuzz and Tim don't do restorations. They rescue cars. Literally. They take cherished cars that are in danger of being junked, that have fallen out of care, for various reasons, and bring them back to life, and in doing so give their owners and their viewers a big fat grin. And they often end up saving a bit of automotive history too, as many of the cars are rare.
I love these cars. I own a somewhat rare 1978 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Y88 Gold Special Edition. It has been featured at the Dayton Ohio Trans Am convention (Trans Am Nationals) numerous of times between 2007 - 2013. Currently sits at just over 300,000 miles on the original engine and is being stored and maintained monthly until I can get my own place once I get out of college. I inherited the car from my father when I was 11.
Freaking love your work, attention to every detail, and cinematography 🤙🤙 You ever think of adding a collapsible wall between the cars on the left and right of the wash bay to cut down on splatter? Also, I frequently notice you using compressed air to clear your pads, wouldn't that also spread all over? Feel like I remember seeing you using a box fan and filter to cut down on that spread too.
You are one of the greatest guy I ever met in a video with a great heart to motivate these old folks to restore this car I have seen worth bless you my brother God is watching over you guys.
@@joshuamorehead6124 no I’m in Los Angeles California, but I live in an apartment building. So I rely on “waterless washing” or public self car washes. I have a pump sprayer and it makes cleaning a whole car a breeze with only 2 gallons of water surprisingly. But this foam sprayer would be great for lifting the dust easier
Love the guy at 10 mins 18, the looks of a man of that age either waiting on bad news of his car at the mechanics or sat in a waiting room awaiting a prostate exam!
I love this, You take something most people would would replace rather than restore, like the door panels and scrb the dirt off with the orbital. Just to make sure the inspiration is there for a young guy to get hooked and be a car guy for life! Excellent work love the content and the studio!
So cool- this is why Larry is very successful - UPOD- under promise over deliver - going the extra mile- gets you customers- and friends - for life. My dad used to borrow a friends truck or tool whatever and he would use it and then wash it/ wax it or clean whatever the tool was he borrowed to as close to new as possible. No one likes lending out their tools if they don’t have to but every one was ready to help my dad by letting him borrow whatever because he always returned it in even better condition than when he got it. I bet Larry is the same way...
"Downtown Queens?" There's no such place. But I do recognize my neighborhood. I've seen some awesome older cars in my area... But never saw this one. Is that a Bricklin behind you at about 9:27?
i’m 17 working on a 1975 trans am too with my dad. Sadly he passed away about a month ago to suicide. Ever since, i promised him i’d finish the car. Not a lot is finished but watching this motivates me to never give up on it. Thank you so much
It’s tough to lose someone so close at 17 I can’t even imagine what you’re going through. Hope you’re doing well man. You’ll always have your dad with you when you’re cruising around in her every summer
Sorry for your loss bro. I know how it is. My Dad passed away 4 years ago. I think about him everyday.just keep your head up bud
So sorry to hear about your dad and the loss you are going through. May you find peace and also find joy in restoring that trans am for you and your dad. I hope and pray you have people in your life that you can talk to. Keep your head up and you will get through this.
@@PeteHSM I might be losing my dad at the age of 12 I can’t think what I would do without him I promised myself I would finish our old golf the family car
Ik how it feels I lost my friend to suicide all because of a girl he was the only person I could talk to
At this point I’m left wondering, how does this guy doesn’t have Netflix or Discovery Channel show? The content on this channel is so good.
The answer: The content is good because he is not restricted to their rules, their producers, their choices, their customer preferences.
Larry’s engaging content, is as a result of his engaging persona
i want the world to know about you Dr Astrol Goodest for the great work you have done for me i know i was not suppose to say this here i plead, Dr Astrol Goodest is a great man who helped me got back my lover in just 24 hours after me doing what he asked me to do,am sorry Dr Astrol Goodest i onced doubted you i never knew you were this real Dr Astrol Goodest i don't have much to say but a very big thank you from my heart i promise to be loyal to you,and for you reading me now if you need his help too worry no more your solution has come i will advise you also to contact Dr Astrol Goodest via his email [drastrolgoodest@gmail.com] or via his cell phone contact Whatsapp hm +2349135520987 will help you too and promise to thank me later,STAY SAFE AND STAY CLEAN j0
that would be an awful idea youtube is way more popular than those channels now anyway youtube has easily taken over and its not even close
@@televisionhighlights8730 yea what I was going to say.
Why does anyone watch TV anymore? TV is full of lies
Saving old Pontiacs is always worth it 🤙🏻
Yeah! Reminds me of this one guy on TH-cam, there's this Fiero you see, and ... Wait a minute.
Do a trans am next?
Ay, bro, I really appreciate your work man
It is a trans am definitely save it way worth it it's a 455 car too
Yeah and making videos about them is even cooler ... RONALD POST SUM lol
As a diehard Pontiac fan, and an owner of 4 Pontiacs so far in my 37 years of loving the hobby, this is truly awesome to see. Not only a legendary, rare car gets semi revived, but the bond between father & son is unforgettable! I truly hope they decide to restore it and get it back on the road where it truly belongs. Nice to see the 455 roar back to life!! My favorite Pontiac I had so far was my '70 GTO in Cardinal Red with Black interior. I rebuilt the motor in High School Auto Shop class, and had it buttoned up/finished at a speed shop. Drove it for 3 years, and loved every minute! Pontiac Forever.. Gone but not Forgotten!
Smoke and bandit
Larry: "There's no way this can be safely restored without removing all the mold first"
Derek from ViceGripGarage: "It's been sitting in the field for last 20 years, and there's a dead possum in the back. We gonna start it and drive 500 miles, and maybe I'll wash it after"
Just a quick tap on the old lightning whirler and a guy might be driving this beauty home.
And that’s fine
I’ve been watching too much TH-cam seeing as how I completely understood your references! Ha ha.
she's a real going to town rig.
I can see we all are fans of the same channels lol 🤣🤣🤣🤘🏻
No way was this car crusher material, Thousands of us would never see this gem as unworthy for restoration.
It looks like junk to me
Those that think this car is junk, knows NOTHING about cars.
@@robgom777 my uncle and his friends had one. My homies' dad has one now that running and he WILL NOT SELL IT..LOL
Nah, that’s the new cars today, “they all look like electric shavers”
I agree with you wooley. A 455 4sp ac trans am will only go up in value.
I think Larry knows this, but he is making everyone's day better with this upload!!
Yes, always looking in my TH-cam subbed list for a new vid
Absolutely!
Such trueness!
Yup
Thanks, interestingly, you probably right.......kind of wish we had worked rebuilding , & more on out 77 TA/HURST/ SPECIAL EDITION, ETC. Can be: exceedingly expensive , and more work than realizing...
From a DIEHARD Trans Am fan and owner (one of every generation in the current collection) this video made my heart happy. THANK YOU for saving such an amazing TA from the junkyard. We’ve lost too many already.
Nice job Larry , you have a good soul. You are changing people's lives through these awesome cars.
It's nice to see the future generation getting excited about these old classic cars.
I see you Larry molding and teaching the next generation of detailers...future YT video..lol !
Keep up the good work .
Yes 🙌
If there will even be manual anymore in the coming years😂
Since you talked about the future generation, I thought you might like to hear. I purchased a 1983 Volkswagen Beetle as a 17 year old last december! :)
Production quality in this one is even better than usual (and that’s a high bar to clear). Thanks as always, Larry.
@@Djuztin nice choice in my early 20's my car of choice (my baby) was a 1984 VW Rabbit GTI . Post a pic of your car once you put some AMMO on it . (I'm sure Larry will like it.) Any of your friends into older cars too ?
I wonder if there are many kids out there who like the older cars from the 70s and 80s ?
I am life long Pontiac lover. You found a rare and very desireable "HO" High Output 455?! There is no way this should of been thought of as crusher material. This car was one of the few Heavy Breather Pontiacs that was produced at the tail end of the Muscle Car era! The "HO" had bigger valves in the heads and a longer stroke engine than the standard 400 cube engine. The idea behind it was to try and recapture proformance that was lost from just a few years earlier (peaked in 1970) due to lower compression ratios that helped smog but killed proformance. That HO is a "Holy Grail" rare Pontiac that has incredible potential. Some exhaust work, a big cam, etc. and this car was hard to beat! I love it!
I have built my detail business off of Larry’s TH-cam channel I went from $50 details to 1500+ ur channel has help me out so much really appreciate it Larry
:)
I'm currently building a detail business of my own, thanks to Larry. I started in October of last year. I don't have a stable client base yet, but the customers I do have tell me that I'm the best detailer they have ever had. It's about quality, not just wiping down a car and pushing it out the door in two hours like so many other "detailers".
I would never want this car crushed. It a piece of history, including the fact it's a 455. It's so sad how people can just remove something from history.
They are ass holes.
My parents' second car was a Camaro with the Corvette style tail lights and the same red paint job. My dad loved the car but was forced to sell it when gas prices went through the ceiling. He once borrowed a friend's Corvette (late 1980s model) and NEARLY decided to get one because it was the fastest car he had ever driven at the time. The Vette put out nearly 300 hp, which was a lot back then.
@@largol33t1 that's so bad ass, I'm not a big Chevy guy. I'm a Pontiac guy so this car is definitely a icon in my heart. But my neighbors had a Camaro for 3 years but they sold it. I loved that car
Such an awesome car, I had a Trans Am back then but not nearly that nice! Great to see this come to life!
I watched this after watching your video on thatching!
@@pj9241 That's too funny. I love Ammo, always good stuff to watch too!
I don't get why a Trans Am 455 isn't worth restoring.....especially a manual. It's not that far gone.
@@FTsingos if it's bad frame or firewall some states would make it a salvage title
The difference between just doing a job and being enthusiastic about it.
Buddy worked on my Cutlass about 20 years ago, he was great to work with back then and I'm happy to see that he's still the same guy he used to be.
Hearing this makes me happy 👍
I was watching this and I realized the guy looked really familiar... then I realized it was Buddy!!! He still has the shop on Barnett Ave!
lol, small world
Larry, you are such a kind person. Videos like these always get me. It's not just a car.
Larry I’m not even exaggerating, this may be the best video you’ve ever produced. I loved this style of editing and the content was great. Can’t wait to see what’s next!!
@Nathan Brokenshire.
Maybe I missed something but starting a car which has been sat for 10 years without fresh oil or petrol and checking the ignition system?
Saving classics is always worth it. I'm building an aftermarket parts factory in southern Bogotá Colombia to eventually provide new replacement parts for nearly everything ever made from the 1930s to the 2000s.
Good make body parts for 58 Chevys
I'm 22years old and my dad restored a 1966 mustang by himself. I was inspired to do the same and now we bought a 1980 trans am pacecar so now I'll be able to help and make one of my dreams come true. Thanks Larry I always watch your videos so I can learn more.
Always loved those pace cars.......congrats and good luck on the restoration
Who else finds these cleaning videos extremely satisfying? Lol
That is the only reason I watch these
This is what puts Larry above the rest: going the extra mile not just with detailing cars, but detailing life lessons. Looking forward to finding a project to work with my son once he gets older that’ll last us years.
Exactly. And it's something he seems to do frequently and not just rarely. I love to support people like Larry who go above and beyond.
Hey, I'm a 15 year-old kid in az. I own a 1974 Pontiac formula 455 ram air, its been sitting in storage for 10+ years and its amazing to see such a beautiful car be redone, i love your videos and just seeing this video made my day. I love it and soon hope to make mine that way.
Nurse from nyc here! Your videos are so therapeutic and I always look forward to watching them just to get down time. Thanks for the pure content and just being an amazing human!
Thank you for your service.
@@glb5053 Do you ever thank customer service reps for their service? Lol.
Right, because that line of work is comparable.
@@nckhed I know it’s a bit obnoxious, right? Maybe we all should announce our job title before every comment 😂
Really enjoyed this one (especially as a father). Would love to see Joe and son start a TH-cam channel when they get to the restoration. And Larry, you continue to reinforce what a good person I think you are. So happy the channel is having success!
it kinda seems like larry has more passion for this car than the owner does. a true car guy.
honestly looks like that
Unfortunately yeah...but it probably has more to do with knowing it'll cost a lot of money and time to fix it and probably doesn't want to get into a project at the moment.
i mean yeah, the guy said he bought it only cause it was of his friend
Buddy has the most New York accent I love it
If someone says crush/burn it. Then they don't have a life. Tgis is a true classic American muscle. It is so worth restoring to it's former glory.
Thank you for helping out regular folks who dream of restoring classics. It’s been a very rough year for many Americans and restoring a car is even harder now than before because so many people lost jobs, money, and loved ones. Currently my dad and I are getting ready to replace the engine in our project car and we’re very excited as we’ve had the car for 3 years and we haven’t really been able to drop money in it
I could only imagine how much Larry was yelling at himself on the inside while bushing the exterior lol
That car is literally a gold nugget. Very valuable amongst car enthusiasts of Pontiac and the trans am
As a Dad, you didn't need to explain any of it. I knew right away, this was a project to spend time with his son and the next generation. Time is so fleeting.
Loved this episode. I love the attention to detail and you already knowing what buttons to push. A classic car saved and hopefully many memories for Joe and his son.
3:41 Anybody else like how the leaves start rolling off the car, to reveal such a beauty? 😌👍
I swear every car community has a "Buddy" (the guy that got the car going) and those guys are absolutely priceless to have around with their personality and knowledge.
Car came out fantastic. Here's to seeing it get fully restored.
Anyone who would say "crush it" is ignorant. Y'all did a great job!
This was a fantastic watch! I've been subscribed to your channel for a while, and your production quality and storytelling is improving with every single video. Some amazing stuff!
Much appreciated!
That is the most realistic episode yet! Go to the dollar store, get dish soap, tape, zip-ties, glue, trash bags, spray paint and get to work! Maybe some gloves too lol
I did the same with my grand father’s gilera motorcycle, it’s a sentimental value. So, after 35 years under sun, rain, and snow it was a peace of rust. Now it’s like new. And seeing mr 91 yo grandpa crying, seeing it for the first time after the restoration it’s priceless.
Just to see your granddad smile and tear from happiness is priceless. Good for you Andrew I'm sure he's very proud of you.
@@erickouniakis5722 thanks a lot! Yes he was very happy. That moment worth all the money spent in the project.
@@sensodyne80 I'm sure it was !!! Your lucky being able to have that memory !! I rented a gilera 50cc the first time i went to greece in 1983 lol.
Probably your best video yet, a story about real people with a people's car. Inperfect, like people are imperfect. Nice.
I'm not in the industry. I dont even clean or wash my own car. But these videos are my favorite thing on youtube. Never stop!
My first car was a 1975 Trans Am. Watching this detail brings back some great memories. Thanks for a great channel!
so worth it to keep this old beauty going. Shame she is so damn rusty. PLEASE do a follow up when these guys get their act together and do the resto. Brilliant Larry. Thanks man.
Wow! Great project for a father and son to do together. It will be fun...and expensive, but the time spent together doing this will be priceless! Enjoy every minute guys!
I just received news that I have school until May 21st and exams the month after but seeing this in my subscription box cheered me up
My first project car was when I was 16 years old and it was a 1979 Z/28 Camaro and I convinced my dad to get it so that we can get closer with something more in common as I was tired of the fighting and it was a worthwhile investment, and now we are so much closer than we were then and we are now five project cars into it!
It’s really all about the story and how a car makes you feel than what it’s worth or what other people think of it. Too many people use cars as a means to flex wealth or to try to impress others
That's what brings the magic to classic cars. Every one of them has a story that multitudes of people have been involved in. Just because you can stick your foot through the floor of an old Le Mans doesn't mean its ready to end it's story.
You did the right thing... preserving a unique COOL car is great. I have a 92 XJ Limited I am preserving. Yes, nearly 1 mil were made from 86-01, but, breaking it down to the year less than 150k were made and many many were cut or crushed since then :) Great video
So cool Larry. It’s amazing the little things that the detailer can do to inspire the owners. So heartwarming man!
The integrity of the explanation due to the condition of the vehicle is refreshing.
That kid will always be indebted to you, Larry! You gave his dream car a new lease on life!
Thanks. Time spent with kids is precious and priceless. Incredible, I hope they can restore the Firebird.😊
OHHHH MAN! I love these videos! Pizza rolls and a “no wash in 20 years” video...perfect!
No explanation needed .....anyone that’s cleaned a barn find knows what you dealt with. Nice work.
In new york
My weekly dose of car therapy is here!!!
I'm working on a 1975 Firebird Formula 400. So awesome to see classic Pontaic Firebirds still around and being restored.
Wow. If only every antique vehicle owner had this done right after they salvaged it, they might just have the motivation to keep going with the project.
As a car lover these videos are such a delight to watch. The future generations can learn a lot, about how to preserve, protect, and lastly love your car. Love from India
As always TV quality video Larry! Well done! I hope to meet you someday and say thanks for all you've done for the automotive community!
I love seeing ppl preserve cars like this. Too rare to crush. Glad to see it done!
Awesome Vid! Nice to see people that care about cars and sharing it with the world!
You're so early that you only watched a few seconds of it. Shush
@@tatertotgaming863 ooof 😂
@@tatertotgaming863 Lmao
Well that was so good, I’d love to see the transformation down the road as they restore it. A nice follow up video for the future. You really put some heart and soul into this one.
You are one in a million Larry, the way you go above and beyond just amazes me and makes me love everything you do
This video gives me so much hope. My dad has a 1979 Type LT Camaro that’s been sitting in our yards for 20 years and I wish I could bring it to y’all to clean it. I dream all the time of restoring it for him one day
Larry, hello from Russia! We wish you success!
You completly nailed the most important point of detailing... make peopple happy with their vehicules again.
Around 2004, I was at an auto parts store in Jersey along route 10, near Whippany where I worked at the time. There was pristine 1972? With an SD 455. The owner was a retired pilot. He had factory spec'd the car in order to prepare for the gumball rally, which ended up being canceled due to the gas crisis. Route 80 was still being built out, and he and his buddies would due speed and gas consumption trials on it, before it was completed. There is nothing like getting an automotive history lesson from the people that lived it. Great job Larry. Give us an update if you can, as I am a fellow Queens car guy. Thanks!
Hey I live very close to the area you are describing. Which auto parts store was it?
@@speedier6307 was probably the Pep Boys on 46. He was definitely local to the area, and I get the feeling he was still hooked into the car scene in some way or another.
@@lewisbeshers1946 oh wow I’m actually from that area. That’s crazy that someone from a comment section is talking about Parsippany/Whippany
This hits home. Me and my son are finishing up a several year restoration on a 78 Trans Am.
thank you 4 saving this classic ✊
This video gives me the an idea to start the restoration of my 1977 T/A that's been sitting for 25 years. Thanks guys.
Some people save cars that are in worse condition, so if you don't understand this one - you won't realise what love we have for cars
you not only master at your craft but you also restore love in your many techniques of detailing. Thank you
Good on you for helping save this rare classic TA.
People that say burn and demolish old cars rather than restore them should never be let near vehicles as they are a gateway to the past and a huge key to unlocking history we never got to see
Never destroy a Pontiac. They are always worth saving.
Says no one under 50 years of age
Such a beautiful car glad to see people still trying to bring old cars back to life
Cool channel, Bro! One of my Subscribers helped me find your channel. I am a newbie at Car detailing and I hope to learn a lot from your channel. ⭐️
What's up Jason? You'll thrive in this field especially with detailing/shining. Didn't expect I'd you see here. Shinatown!
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Fantastic! No better way to spend time with your kids than In the garage getting dirty and learning new skills and bringing a piece of history back from the brink!!
I'd love to see a revisit of this car in a year's time, see how they got on!
Car is worth saving. Very rare. But a father and son bond. Is priceless.
Anyone remember when this chanel was called "Drive along" or something like that?
It was “Drive Clean” back in the day.
I don't appreciate you apologizing to anyone questioning your motives! You do you, and the world will keep spinning
I think Larry’s videos are the only videos I like before watching every single time.
ive got a 74 firebird, v6 passed down to me, watching this video inspires me to do something with it. great work
"Its like shooting BB's at a tank"
Larry Kosilla - 2020
I think it's 2021.
As a ta owner and lover for over 30 years...this was an amazing transformation just to get it to its look now...👍👏🤜🤛
Doesn’t hurt that Pontiac Trans Am values are skyrocketing
You are correct about that
So I just gotta say, I’ve been watching and enjoying Larry’s channel since the beginning. I like detailing my own vehicles. It’s good exercise and rewarding. Today my daughter came by in her 2016 CRV. I don’t think it’s been washed in a few years. So while she and my wife/her mother hung out, I decided to wash it. It truly gave me a whole other level of appreciation of how hard Larry works. My vehicles are easy to wash. Try washing a car that hasn’t been cleaned in years. 😳
Burt Reynolds would be proud of you guys! 🇺🇲 👍
An old school trick to make the paint pop on an old car like this... wipe it down with transmission fluid. I used to do in high school in the 90s to my 1972 Cutlass - some old timer told me to give it a go, and it looked amazing, like it was new shiny paint. I'd say the finish of the car was pretty much as bad as this one, it was also red, and it also had rust all over, but man, some transmission fluid made the thing look amazing.
Well, for about a day - then it would get covered in dirt and grime and you'd have to spray it off. But one benefit was that you didn't have to worry about anyone sitting on your car.
Imagine Larry Kosilla detailing a car that was freshly restored by Car SOS. Now that would be something amazing.
This episode did remind me a lot about Car SOS. Fuzz and Tim don't do restorations. They rescue cars. Literally. They take cherished cars that are in danger of being junked, that have fallen out of care, for various reasons, and bring them back to life, and in doing so give their owners and their viewers a big fat grin. And they often end up saving a bit of automotive history too, as many of the cars are rare.
@@gr1mrea9er82 O yes. Mr. Larry Kosilla and Car SOS: please read this and please do it.
I love these cars. I own a somewhat rare 1978 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am Y88 Gold Special Edition. It has been featured at the Dayton Ohio Trans Am convention (Trans Am Nationals) numerous of times between 2007 - 2013. Currently sits at just over 300,000 miles on the original engine and is being stored and maintained monthly until I can get my own place once I get out of college. I inherited the car from my father when I was 11.
Freaking love your work, attention to every detail, and cinematography 🤙🤙 You ever think of adding a collapsible wall between the cars on the left and right of the wash bay to cut down on splatter? Also, I frequently notice you using compressed air to clear your pads, wouldn't that also spread all over? Feel like I remember seeing you using a box fan and filter to cut down on that spread too.
You are one of the greatest guy I ever met in a video with a great heart to motivate these old folks to restore this car I have seen worth bless you my brother God is watching over you guys.
I don’t have access to water so I’m totally interested in the pro foamer 😳
What? Are you in Texas and they still haven't fixed your pipes or something?
@@joshuamorehead6124 Could be in NY where they have to wear masks in a car by themselves. 🤦♂️
@@joshuamorehead6124 no I’m in Los Angeles California, but I live in an apartment building. So I rely on “waterless washing” or public self car washes. I have a pump sprayer and it makes cleaning a whole car a breeze with only 2 gallons of water surprisingly. But this foam sprayer would be great for lifting the dust easier
What part of LA do you live at bro I have a IK foam pro 12 that I’ve been trying to get rid of
Love the guy at 10 mins 18, the looks of a man of that age either waiting on bad news of his car at the mechanics or sat in a waiting room awaiting a prostate exam!
Seat welded to the floor from rust in typical GM fashion
probably already like that from the dealer cause GM is nothing but JUNK
@@yungtooli 1975. That's 45 years old and being stored outdoors not moved for 20 years.
@@FTsingos excuses. its just typical GM junk thats all
@@yungtooli you're right. All other cars are rust free after 45 years.
I love this, You take something most people would would replace rather than restore, like the door panels and scrb the dirt off with the orbital. Just to make sure the inspiration is there for a young guy to get hooked and be a car guy for life! Excellent work love the content and the studio!
Every other car
"Dirtiest car ever."
lol
So cool- this is why Larry is very successful - UPOD- under promise over deliver - going the extra mile- gets you customers- and friends - for life.
My dad used to borrow a friends truck or tool whatever and he would use it and then wash it/ wax it or clean whatever the tool was he borrowed to as close to new as possible. No one likes lending out their tools if they don’t have to but every one was ready to help my dad by letting him borrow whatever because he always returned it in even better condition than when he got it. I bet Larry is the same way...
"Downtown Queens?" There's no such place. But I do recognize my neighborhood. I've seen some awesome older cars in my area... But never saw this one.
Is that a Bricklin behind you at about 9:27?
Looks like Woodside