3 Year Timelapse - Fiero Restoration | Abandoned for 20 Years

2024 ж. 28 Нау.
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Restoring this 1985 Pontiac Fiero was a wild and crazy journey. This was my first time ever undertaking a project car. I did a lot of things not in the best order and made lots of mistakes, but after three years I persevered! I fully refurbished the fuel system, drivetrain, suspension, interior, bodywork, and most importantly: the pop-up headlights.
Full Series: • Fiero Restoration
Instagram:
/ fingerprint. .
Patreon:
/ ronaldfinger
Merch:
teespring.com/stores/ronald-finger
Songs in Order of Appearance:
Memory Drive - ELFL
I'll Never Die (Instrumental Version) - Daniel Gunnarsson
Zero Gravity - ELFL
Racing Hearts - Mattie Maguire
Midnight Highway - Coma Svensson
Dreaming Out Loud (Instrumental Version) - Daniel Gunnarsson
Your Spell - Traci Bryan
On the Knife - Future Joust
Sunstorm - ELFL
Crispy Days - Lupus Nocte
The Space Mechanic - dvine
Yhello - Lofive
Purple Voyager - ELFL
Never or Right Now (Instrumental Version) - ELFL

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  • Man... I feel like I was sitting in Iraq watching Part 1 just last week.... crazy what all has changed in that time!! Hands down the most meticulous revival on KZhead, well done sir!!

    @JunkyardDigs@JunkyardDigs2 жыл бұрын
    • A surprise to be sure...but a welcome one! Glad one of my other favorite KZheadrs has enjoyed this series as much as I have.

      @NateLeePhillips@NateLeePhillips2 жыл бұрын
    • And I was just thinking how I'd like to see this guy team up with you and Mook or with Derek.

      @edwardneal4819@edwardneal48192 жыл бұрын
    • Dude the fuckin post credits XD

      @JunkyardDigs@JunkyardDigs2 жыл бұрын
    • @@JunkyardDigs My favorite part lol

      @NateLeePhillips@NateLeePhillips2 жыл бұрын
    • hi, i'm new to this business, can you see how i restore?

      @restorationh.i.a7139@restorationh.i.a71392 жыл бұрын
  • This is a REAL restoration. You didn’t just throw all new parts in it, you restored from what it seemed like 99% of the original parts. Love it brother love it 🙏🏼

    @TheHandsOnGang561@TheHandsOnGang5612 жыл бұрын
    • Especially the end credits, doesn’t matter how hard you try, you’ll always break something 😅

      @andygwynne3264@andygwynne32642 жыл бұрын
    • So true I wasn't expecting that kinda restoration!!

      @karlh4313@karlh43132 жыл бұрын
    • Same

      @ridhokurniawan4096@ridhokurniawan40962 жыл бұрын
    • Parts for these can be hard to find/get or cost a lot of $$ so yeah, I would definitely be re-using all that I could 😂

      @BrandonSmith-iy3ir@BrandonSmith-iy3ir2 жыл бұрын
    • I thought the same thing. Very resourceful. Great job!

      @jergervasi3331@jergervasi33312 жыл бұрын
  • The fact that you rebuilt almost every component instead of throwing parts and money at it, makes this one of the best restorations on you tube. By a long shot. Nicely done!

    @3970danny@3970danny4 ай бұрын
  • I'm 53 and I love the feelings created by the 80's-sounding soundtrack! This could have easily been 'Ferris Bueller's Day Off 2.' 😊 Thanks again for the good vibes!!!

    @trey1970fromcali@trey1970fromcali10 ай бұрын
  • You can absolutely tell that this was a project of love. Even after it's complete, to go back through every video made over the last three years just to put together what essentially is a 42 minute highlights reel really puts into perspective that this was a passion project. One that we are all upset to see end, but one that ended complete. Thank you for a hell of a series, Ronald. Here's to the next project!

    @zachcollins4442@zachcollins44422 жыл бұрын
    • Couldn't have said it better myself

      @hauntedpumpkin@hauntedpumpkin2 жыл бұрын
    • Exactly my sentiment

      @kingofhere1662@kingofhere16622 жыл бұрын
    • Is it really a "highlight reel"? I loved the series but this one looks like all the videos just played at 5x speed.

      @DavidPlass@DavidPlass2 жыл бұрын
    • @@DavidPlass He cut out nearly all the face videos, dialogue, etc. Making it essentially a highlights video, highlighting the car not the man behind it.

      @zachcollins4442@zachcollins44422 жыл бұрын
    • @@DavidPlass Though the curse filled rants at the end were a nice personal touch haha.

      @zachcollins4442@zachcollins44422 жыл бұрын
  • This is the most complete restoration that I personally have ever seen. Pure genius! Even restored the radio/cassette… omg! That guy is extremely talented.

    @pascal7357@pascal7357 Жыл бұрын
    • Even restored all stickers...not sure how does one simply get all the knowledge to do it

      @kirdot2011@kirdot2011 Жыл бұрын
  • By far the best restoration I've seen over all these years on KZhead. What impressed me was that you knew everything, from mechanics and bodywork, to the electronics of the cassette player. And unlike the other restoration channels, you restore parts as much as possible, rather than just swapping like everyone else (who does what's easy rather than what's right). It was worth every minute. C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S !

    @josemaurer7668@josemaurer766810 ай бұрын
    • Exactly my thoughts. How did this dude learn all of those different skills. I see so many restorations where the body gets fixed & nothing else because that's all that guy knows, so he sells it to a drive train & suspension guy, who them sells it to an interior guy who finishes it. Not necessarily in that order, but you get the idea. They can only do their part. No shame in that, but that's ebay is amazing about this resto.

      @TheClitorati@TheClitorati3 ай бұрын
  • By far the best restoration i have seen in my life. You guys are the most talented people i have seen in the car restoration space. Appreciate you dedication and patience to the details. 3 years holding onto something and getting in done loss for words 🙏🏻🎉

    @saliloak007@saliloak0077 ай бұрын
    • I totally second naming this the best restoration, ever. This was truly turning a diamond in the rough into a diamond. If anything, you gilded the lily.

      @jkbish1@jkbish14 ай бұрын
  • WoW…. So great to see younger generation bringing back to life a part of my generations past. Excellent Job Guys…. I was 17 and went to the Pontiac dealer shop where we bought all of my families cars from through the years. My parents went out of town with their friends and I needed an oil change on my Fire Chicken (Trans-am)and I always waited there while they did it. So this day I’m walking around the dealership looking at the new Fire Chickens (Trans-am)and this Salesperson recognized me from my family’s prior purchases and approaches me. Asking if I’m ready to trade in for a new one. I hadn’t thought about the adult things behind purchasing a new car, I was 17, lol… I told him my parents were outta town and he told me “No Problem” and that he knew my parents and I could simply pick one and drive it home and when my parents got back in town he’d contact them to gather the info. I told him to show me what he’s got, lmao… I had my heart set on a 1988 GTA, the 1987’s didn’t not have T-Tops and they only came in automatic transmissions… Well, my buddy got one for his Birthday and it was beautiful, had T-tops, 5-speed, and a digital dash… It made my 1987 look prehistoric…. Mine seemed faster cause I’d whoop him every-time… I always thought it was the driver and he just couldn’t grasp the stick shift/clutch gig… Nope… The automatics had a 5.7liter 350 and all the 1988’s with 5-speeds and T-tops were a 305 engine… This is why my buddy couldn’t keep up with me… As I walked on the lot I saw this yellow car… it was a Formula Fiero with sunroof, 5-speed, and a 6 cylinder engine… I drove it home and loved it… I knew that my Mom was gonna flip her shit when she found out what I’d done… So I knew I had to put some miles on it so they couldn’t take it back, lmao… So that day, on a Saturday, I drove up the east coast all along the beach putting 500 miles on it that day… I kept it for several years and all I ever did to it was oil changes, brakes once, and a couple sets of tires, no shit… it ran perfect and was never a problem…. It was an Awesome car…. 🏆💯👊🏼💙

    @miketodd185@miketodd185 Жыл бұрын
    • I was looking to buy one back in 85, but due to the sales guys on the lot not taking me seriously, I went with a Mazda Rx-7 GSL Still, a part of me wishes for the Fiero

      @armsdirectory@armsdirectory Жыл бұрын
    • @@armsdirectory the RX-7 was a very nice ride…

      @miketodd185@miketodd185 Жыл бұрын
    • That's a great memory to share thanks.

      @itsdarkhere8118@itsdarkhere8118 Жыл бұрын
    • @@armsdirectory An RX-7 is still respectable.

      @nyuuchan356@nyuuchan356 Жыл бұрын
    • @@nyuuchan356 yeah, totally glad I got the RX instead because I would have trashed the Fiero and would have made me sad today!

      @armsdirectory@armsdirectory Жыл бұрын
  • Dude, you did an amazing job on the restoration. It's incredible that you even fixed pieces that most of us would have just bought replacements for!

    @BenDover-xf9fe@BenDover-xf9fe2 жыл бұрын
    • Honestly he prolly had to…can you even get (most) parts for Fieros now??

      @kflo1219@kflo12192 жыл бұрын
    • @@kflo1219 yes. They made a shit ton of them. Thats why they are the go to car, along with older vw bugs and beetles, as the base for most kit cars.

      @randywissler9923@randywissler99232 жыл бұрын
    • Mom: "get that filthy junk off the kitchen table , right now!"

      @maxi-me@maxi-me2 жыл бұрын
  • As a former owner of a 86' Fiero (bought in the summer of 90') I actually went looking for a Fiat X19 but when I found the Fiero and drove it I bought it on the spot. I drove it daily for many years until it was no longer safe to drive. I parted it out and recall pretty much breaking even on it. Mr. Finger, I hope she gives you many years of safe use, enjoyment & pride. Watching this Vid. brought back some awesome memories ~ Thank You, Sir.

    @bryanyankulov3162@bryanyankulov31622 ай бұрын
  • Thank you for the bloopers at the end. I was inspired to try doing this myself. I had people in place who were going to help me since I was an over the road truck driver at the time. I bought the car that I was going to restore, but then everyone bailed on me, leaving me with a car I no longer could restore. Unfortunately, I ended up selling it to a junk yard. Oh well, nothing ventured, nothing gained. Thoroughly enjoyed watching you throughout the process. Thanks for sharing

    @timothypaskell1464@timothypaskell14644 ай бұрын
  • This is what you call a full restoration, dude even fixed the radio....! Great work

    @djredx2462@djredx24622 жыл бұрын
    • I thought for sure he would just get a new radio, nope. Insane level of detail.

      @RickPfeister@RickPfeister2 жыл бұрын
    • The paint though

      @mrmattbassett@mrmattbassett2 жыл бұрын
    • Thought the same...

      @enriqueacevedo8164@enriqueacevedo81642 жыл бұрын
    • Yeah it was a good restoration .. However I would have opted for a new stereo with modern amenities myself . And just kept the old stereo in the trunk .. so it could always be switched back to original equipment . But the restoration is awesome .. I'd like to restore a car one day ..

      @deadred80@deadred802 жыл бұрын
  • Simply amazing!! At some point the video just stops being about the car. It's about you! I admire your will, the dedication, the brains for improvisation, the freaking patience, the enormous variety of knowledge and skills and the mastery that is shown here.... The car turned out fantastic and I hope you enjoy it. But mate, we need more people with your qualities and skills. Wishing you all the best!

    @SharkForG@SharkForG2 жыл бұрын
    • I. With you brother these 2 guys took there time and .are sure it was perfect 👌 100% and I admire that !!

      @barrykelly4706@barrykelly47062 жыл бұрын
    • I was going to make a Comment.however after reading yours you said it all for me and perhaps thousands of others who may have watched this video Thanks

      @samwilliams3635@samwilliams36352 жыл бұрын
    • To Skark for G comment

      @samwilliams3635@samwilliams36352 жыл бұрын
  • What a fantastic job !!! It’s always great to see the younger generation doing a complete restoration like this ! Enjoy the fruit of your labor !

    @AngelRivera-bs7uf@AngelRivera-bs7uf Жыл бұрын
  • The fact that you did almost everything your self is amazing, congratulations on the achievement and learning to paint , repairing everything!!! Just truly inspiring 👌✅

    @aliveRaptor2929@aliveRaptor29299 ай бұрын
  • Can't wait to see what's next. The capability you have in that barn is outrageous. You can paint in a "booth", powdercoat, electrolysis rust removal, sand blasting, there's a lift, and a sweet little donkey to help when you accidentally knock a body panel off the sawhorses. Love it!

    @MattMathisSoftwareGuy@MattMathisSoftwareGuy2 жыл бұрын
    • Not to mention all of the very real skills he picked up while doing all of these things. I picked up a decent set of mechanics skills while working on my own beaters as a young man. Buying the parts and tools was always cheaper than paying someone to do it for me. And I never got anywhere near the wide range of tasks that Ronald did during this restoration. Some of the fairly expensive tools were donated or possibly loaned. I've asked but don't recall seeing any answer as to whether he had to return any of them. But if he did have to return some, now that he is a KZhead millionaire I guess he can replace them if he really needs esoteric capabilities such as electrolytic rust removal in the future. Or I guess he could just follow some of the KZhead videos on how to do that with a tank of chemicals and a spare car battery. :-D

      @Amberscion@Amberscion2 жыл бұрын
    • hi, i'm new to this business, can you see how i restore?

      @restorationh.i.a7139@restorationh.i.a71392 жыл бұрын
  • look, I've never seen a guy so young with a lot of wisdom to do everything, hydraulics, electrics, engines, brakes, upholstery, bodywork, he did everything you can imagine, and admirable persistence, congratulations on his whim won my LIKE!!!

    @joaopollnow2143@joaopollnow21432 жыл бұрын
    • Greed. I was sort of surprised he just didn't build a second one along side of the original, for the heck of it. lol Great job.

      @DavidDeelLoco@DavidDeelLoco2 жыл бұрын
    • O cara e bom

      @brunoabreu2386@brunoabreu23862 жыл бұрын
    • ๅๅ

      @user-yh3rx6ym1f@user-yh3rx6ym1f2 жыл бұрын
    • ชชชช

      @user-yh3rx6ym1f@user-yh3rx6ym1f2 жыл бұрын
    • Electronics too. I mean, he restored the bloody cassette tape player!

      @innnews6299@innnews62992 жыл бұрын
  • By far the best restoration i have seen in my life. This is a REAL restoration. Pure genius! Even restored the radio/cassette… omg! It's incredible that you even fixed pieces that most of us would have just bought replacements for!

    @infotainment-x8787@infotainment-x8787Күн бұрын
  • What an amazing restoration. I was a teen in the 90s and wanted one of these so bad growing up. So much respect for actually fixing things instead of throwing parts at it. I was amazed to see you fix that radio/cassette player. Great job!

    @dancobb79@dancobb79 Жыл бұрын
  • That was a great way to spend 40 minutes on a Sunday. Ridiculously amazing job sir, you have my eternal respect for this.

    @jordanbruce@jordanbruce2 жыл бұрын
  • The last 30 seconds is PRICELESS!!!

    @scottshannon4880@scottshannon48802 жыл бұрын
    • That's what she said.

      @robertg262@robertg2622 жыл бұрын
    • @@robertg262 🤣🤣🤣

      @travisbradley6268@travisbradley62682 жыл бұрын
    • Full of patient n fuck..haha..

      @marcoszapata4948@marcoszapata49482 жыл бұрын
    • Sounds like me working on shit in the garage

      @dmna7609@dmna76092 жыл бұрын
  • I bought 1 as a project back when i was like 18 but never did much with it sold it. Wish i had done the work good job! Really glad people like you still exist.

    @Dan-qz8do@Dan-qz8do4 ай бұрын
  • absolute stellar job guys ... was a joy to watch, brought back memories of my own 2M4.. you should all be very proud.. again, most excellent job by the whole team.

    @bigchippa101@bigchippa1019 ай бұрын
  • I wanted to write a meaningful comment but maybe "THANKS" it's just all I need to say, What a journey this has been. Cheers from Italy.

    @pietroflow@pietroflow2 жыл бұрын
    • hi, i'm new to this business, can you see how i restore?

      @restorationh.i.a7139@restorationh.i.a71392 жыл бұрын
  • I've been having a real rough few weeks and I stumbled across this video while trying to unwind. I want you to know that everything about this genuinely made my day. The time, effort and love that you and the people around you put into this project makes me think there is a bright future still out there. Thank you!

    @DanBuda42@DanBuda42 Жыл бұрын
    • dude my last few weeks have been absolutely terrible I'm happy to see I'm not alone

      @jesush.christ8261@jesush.christ8261 Жыл бұрын
    • I hope things start looking up for you brother. As this video shows even the most neglected and damaged things can be brought back to life with some hard work and care.

      @DanBuda42@DanBuda42 Жыл бұрын
    • Dan I hope your doing better. This kid gives us all Hope for the future. If the stuff ever hits the fan their are guys like this out there 😄👍❤️🙏

      @richardburton-777@richardburton-777 Жыл бұрын
  • Most car friends laugh at this car for the problems they had but I hope these will be around forever. What a beautiful design to complete with Ferrari. Absolutely love the GT model. Keep restoring these gems.

    @jasonk795@jasonk7952 күн бұрын
  • My man, you're G. I really appreciate the reel at the end showing your frustrations along the way. You kept grinding and it paid off. This was awesome to watch.

    @TheBigwillistyle@TheBigwillistyle8 ай бұрын
  • This is one of the top 10 best videos I've ever watched on YT with great music too. What an absolute brilliant job on your restoration! Excellent craftsmanship restoring most of the original parts. The Fiero looks better than new!

    @herkloader34@herkloader342 жыл бұрын
    • kzhead.info/tools/S8E28vpdU7gP5B5B0eNujw.html

      @tonybaltazar492@tonybaltazar4922 жыл бұрын
  • Coolest restoration ever. I watched from start to finish. Haven’t seen this car since a kid. Keep ‘em coming

    @Shoemaker0684@Shoemaker06842 жыл бұрын
    • X2

      @nachomendez7649@nachomendez76492 жыл бұрын
    • wow

      @mahmudapoly4604@mahmudapoly4604 Жыл бұрын
  • У меня чуть глаза не вытекли. 😭 Зачем так быстро?! Пришлось ставить на -0.5. Очень здорово! Качественная огромная работа проделана! Супер!!! 👍👍👍

    @vik_vnedorog@vik_vnedorog Жыл бұрын
  • Hands down the best and most meticulous restoration I have ever seen. I now want one of these! Hot car!

    @brucethompson7214@brucethompson72145 ай бұрын
  • Dude, you’re a genius. You are so gifted ! You can do anything that’s crazy ! Even the filming, the editing and the songs choices is great. This might be one of the most interesting and entertaining videos I’ve ever seen on KZhead . Congratulations

    @Jeanboglietti@Jeanboglietti2 жыл бұрын
  • Именно этот автомобиль мне всегда нравился больше всех других американских авто. Всегда мечтал о нём, но о чем я еще мог мечтать в 19 лет в 1985 году)). Проделана огромная работа по восстановлению этой чудесной модели. Ребята мастера высокого уровня! Всегда приятно когда что то красивое, но забытое и заброшенное возвращается к жизни и радует глаз своим великолепием. Огромное спасибо за это творчество и за прекрасный ролик! Сохраню его себе на память. Шикарное авто! Здоровья Вам и новых интересных проектов!!!

    @Vladamir67@Vladamir67 Жыл бұрын
    • И кот Леопольд наверное рад, что его машину починили :-))

      @user-qd8qz4bl3c@user-qd8qz4bl3c6 күн бұрын
  • Wow I’m totally impressed. First of all, you have mad skills to be able to fix everything. Second, totally appreciate that you truly restored, and not replaced, everything!

    @okiegrad2007@okiegrad20074 ай бұрын
  • I bought a new red 84 Fiero and enjoyed it immensely despite its anemic engine and pedestrian suspension system. My last drive in the car (with my 8 month pregnant wife sitting on my father-in-law’s lap) was to deliver the car to a trade in for an 87 Dodge Caravan. Thanks for bringing back fun memories and for a phenomenal resto job.

    @timothylindsay3244@timothylindsay32448 күн бұрын
  • Knowing as much as I know about cars, seeing this made me realize just how much I don’t know about cars. Bravo, gents. Masterclass in restoration.

    @TopLobster9975@TopLobster99752 жыл бұрын
    • What did the restoration cost$$$$$

      @jpverkaik@jpverkaik2 жыл бұрын
    • @@jpverkaik

      @luzvimindabatino1154@luzvimindabatino11542 жыл бұрын
  • I’ve seen some amazing things on KZhead but I have to say this video is right up there in with the most unbelievable things I’ve ever seen. The amount of talent, dedication, and passion it took to do what you did is mind boggling.

    @Sam-wf2fu@Sam-wf2fu Жыл бұрын
  • I am blown away by this restoration. What a testament to your hard work and special skills.

    @michaelstrange8542@michaelstrange8542 Жыл бұрын
  • What I love about this… it isn’t better than new. It’s exactly what it looked like when new. Well done.

    @danielkaplan1978@danielkaplan1978 Жыл бұрын
  • The #1 thing installed in this project was the genuine love for the vehicle. 🙌🏻❤

    @orlandowillis955@orlandowillis955 Жыл бұрын
  • Absolutely loved the restoration and attention to detail. The Fiero was my dream car back in the 1980s. It came out the year I graduated so it was special to me. I finally ended up with a 1984 white base model in 1992. After a couple years I moved on, but bought a 1984 SE in red out of a salvage yard in 2003. This one got a full tilt resto-mod with upgraded tires, wheels, brakes and interior. I did not have the time or skill set to do what they did to the one in this video, so I ended up spending about $20k having it restored. Loved it until another Fiero enthusiast in our car club persuaded me to sell it to him. Beautiful work you did in restoring this classic piece of automotive history and a huge salute from a lifelong Fiero fan.

    @michaelcoffey5645@michaelcoffey56452 жыл бұрын
    • Getting ready to start a 1984 se and I just can't wait to start ordering new part's for it next week!! I'll keep everyone updated on it..

      @barrykelly4706@barrykelly47062 жыл бұрын
    • My Dad worked in the Fiero plant he put on two motor mounts/dogbones , spare tire & compartment it sat in, me & my brother got a lil hands on experience which was FUN , we also went on a few tours, this video brings back so many memories I always wanted too work in a autoplant and love working on autos even now.

      @rogerbeam3426@rogerbeam34262 жыл бұрын
    • You should watch this series, it features a Ferrari Fiero. It was a lot of fun with the Fiero running. kzhead.info/sun/rLSxoa-lqJyGaZs/bejne.html

      @stellaandcloey7727@stellaandcloey77272 жыл бұрын
    • kzhead.info/tools/S8E28vpdU7gP5B5B0eNujw.html

      @tonybaltazar492@tonybaltazar4922 жыл бұрын
  • one of the most thorough restorations ive ever seen

    @apollodolla3052@apollodolla3052 Жыл бұрын
  • Bro your 1 of a kind. I saw a lot of restorations i mean a lot, but this i didn't skip a second on yours. Amazing and great work. 👌

    @ramluces@ramluces4 ай бұрын
  • I'm not crying, there's just some sandblasting media in my eyes 😭

    @NekoWinters@NekoWinters2 жыл бұрын
    • owo

      @HundTheHound@HundTheHound2 жыл бұрын
    • :3

      @beamer8907@beamer89072 жыл бұрын
    • I didn't cry I swear I only got gasoline into my eyes

      @yeaaaaaaaaaaahff@yeaaaaaaaaaaahff2 жыл бұрын
  • Proud to say I followed the whole build since the beginning. Excited to see what you do next :D

    @NaznoorRino@NaznoorRino2 жыл бұрын
    • X2 💪

      @heqqtor@heqqtor2 жыл бұрын
    • About a year in for me, first time I ever used "Notify" on KZhead. I wanted to know when there were new videos.

      @leefranklin3054@leefranklin30542 жыл бұрын
    • Me too!

      @greasymonkeyguitars9292@greasymonkeyguitars92922 жыл бұрын
    • .. Same.

      @Jonathan_Taylor@Jonathan_Taylor2 жыл бұрын
    • @@leefranklin3054 OMG same for me too! His channel was the first one I started using notifications on

      @NaznoorRino@NaznoorRino2 жыл бұрын
  • the ending was best part. shows the true experience of a master refiner and reverse engineer. GREAT WORK!

    @adeptanalysis@adeptanalysis Жыл бұрын
  • This might be the best car restoration youtube video existing 💖 amazing job. That car looks beautiful now

    @Tina.Di.Napoli@Tina.Di.Napoli Жыл бұрын
  • This video deserveds to be watch and like... It took him 3 years of rebuilding and fixing this car... I'm 45 years old and I can't even build a bike.. but this guy is rebuilding and fixing cars 👏👏👏👏 I'll definitely ..for sure gonnna follow this video.. keep it coming.. 👍👍👍

    @alberttan7873@alberttan78732 жыл бұрын
  • Those final cut scenes are priceless! Shows the real meat of the struggle.

    @ak-northman726@ak-northman7262 жыл бұрын
    • When the hood fell off the saw horses I lost it.

      @jonbedker5229@jonbedker52292 жыл бұрын
  • The level of knowledge and skills and engineering are of the highest tier. This was amazing to watch. Much love and respect. Thanks for sharing this. It’s rare to see this intricate level of craftsmanship in full display. You reworked and overhauled everything. Even fabricated a lot. It’s insane 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾❤️

    @wilwelaltijd@wilwelaltijd10 ай бұрын
  • One of the best over all restorations I have ever seen. Thanks for sharing this.

    @revjimwestbrook@revjimwestbrook2 ай бұрын
  • This is so impressive man. You literally touched every part of that car. If i could give it more "likes" i would have. Well Done!

    @reedw8742@reedw87422 жыл бұрын
  • this has probably been one of the best car restorations ever made on youtube, I would love if you had it professionally detailed and had it put on display. What a beautiful car.

    @RedDetailAZ@RedDetailAZ2 жыл бұрын
    • Did u see it😍

      @MrMalluMuflih@MrMalluMuflih2 жыл бұрын
  • I owned 2 Fiero's in my youth, and loved them both. No mechanic wanted to touch them when I had issues, but the car was unique at the time and I loved them both. Great video!!!

    @2879BKR@2879BKR11 ай бұрын
  • I couldn't stop watching! And, I have to give much respect to all of the learning you did for yourself. I absolutely loved the last 1.5 mins of the video. And the last 30 seconds, 👏💯 real! Best restoration video I have seen in a while!

    @philtipler9086@philtipler90865 ай бұрын
  • This is how to do a RESTO and you had the 80's themed music to add Flava, Great Job my man!

    @soloflyght1@soloflyght12 жыл бұрын
    • Sherry sherry lady..haha..

      @marcoszapata4948@marcoszapata49482 жыл бұрын
  • I'm sure the next chapter, or book, will be as fun to follow as this has been. Following.......

    @Tuckerclan@Tuckerclan2 жыл бұрын
    • hi, i'm new to this business, can you see how i restore?

      @restorationh.i.a7139@restorationh.i.a71392 жыл бұрын
  • Somehow this video just popped up in my feed. This has made me so nostalgic. My first car was a gold 1986 Fiero. I had so much fun driving that thing around...thanks for bringing back some good memories!

    @errolgreen7267@errolgreen726721 күн бұрын
  • I haven’t seen this car in about a year and I’ve been watching it being restored since I was thirteen and I’m 17 it’s been a real journey 🎉

    @kehft4278@kehft4278 Жыл бұрын
  • Amazing work Ronald - Glad to see all your hard work paid off!!

    @eastwoodco@eastwoodco Жыл бұрын
    • Thank you for helping him! :)

      @JangoAC@JangoAC Жыл бұрын
    • Hi

      @unknown-ywuux_bus@unknown-ywuux_bus Жыл бұрын
  • Amazing restoration, the retro music is top notch too "Dammit!" Loved the end part

    @SuperCheesyMan@SuperCheesyMan2 жыл бұрын
  • This is most likely the best genuine restoration I ever watched . Wow well done Congratulations excellent job

    @AndreasTalianos@AndreasTalianos6 ай бұрын
  • That was one of the most satisfying things I've ever watched. So awesome!

    @codyredfern88@codyredfern889 ай бұрын
  • All that heartache at the end. LOVED this series and car. Ronnie Finger is an absolute legend.

    @zerializing@zerializing2 жыл бұрын
    • hi, i'm new to this business, can you see how i restore? ?

      @restorationh.i.a7139@restorationh.i.a71392 жыл бұрын
  • The bits at the end is what automotive restoration/work is really like. Phenomenal work. Can't beat that 80's coolness.

    @Carmafixcars@Carmafixcars2 жыл бұрын
  • Great work! My mother worked for HiLex in Battle Creek, mi and made many parts for the original Fiero. We were able to attend the unveiling and she signed all the parts she made. I’ll always have a soft sit for them.

    @JobyP@JobyP8 ай бұрын
  • Wow, I just saw the summary of such an impressive trip, even though the title says restore, for me it is the resurrection of a Fiero and not die trying. I can only think of words of praise for you and for all those who collaborated with such a company. As we say for my land, I take my hat off. Please go ahead, and remember, God grants victory to constancy and perseverance. Receive you and your team a cordial and warm greeting from Venezuela. Bravo Zulu.

    @nesvarog14@nesvarog1411 ай бұрын
  • I remember watching this long ago but missed it getting finished. You know how good of a job you did on this car. I'm amazed at your mad skills to truly restore a car. I couldn't believe how little you replaced. I wish you lived closer so I could learn from you. My dad knows a lot about cars and he has taught me a lot but to see your work....you are truly a master artist to do this.

    @MyDadSmells@MyDadSmells2 жыл бұрын
  • in these kast three years, i have lost my father, my belief in my country, my belief in myself, yet you just keep on doing what you like and keep it going until you accomplish it. i respect you... ypu are a person to be recognized.

    @angry_engineer@angry_engineer2 жыл бұрын
  • Wow man! Awesome job. This was my favorite car back when I was in high school. I still love it and love seeing one on the road. I admire your perseverance amid many obstacles (as shown on the encore of your video). Congrats man, even if 2 years late.

    @sentino68@sentino689 ай бұрын
  • Man…genuinely blown away by what amazing work you did on this. Big ups!!!!🙌🏼🙌🏼

    @mistervanderwel@mistervanderwel27 күн бұрын
  • Love the ending of the video. Really shows the true frustration that comes with doing something like this!🤘

    @elevendaysback3974@elevendaysback39742 жыл бұрын
    • I was just about to click next..read this comment and waited for gold lol did not disappoint. Props for the dedication

      @dungeonhammy543@dungeonhammy5432 жыл бұрын
  • I commend your love, passion, and commitment to this project. It was a pleasure that myself and others got to go on this journey with you. Every single mistake, every single curse word, every single moment of frustration and pain is something that we have all felt working on cars. This entire process was the most damn genuine car restoration on KZhead.

    @CyclonesWorld@CyclonesWorld2 жыл бұрын
  • A serious labor of love. Glad I stumbled onto this. Well done!

    @m0j0rising@m0j0rising Жыл бұрын
  • Thank you for repairing a classic car from damaged to good because I am a fan of classic cars😊

    @cixtu1554@cixtu15544 ай бұрын
  • Ronald, this brought real joy to me to see. I got an '87 2M4 high milage survivor a year ago that I've been daily driving. You brought a car most don't consider worth saving back to factory fresh condition. That's something to be proud of, and I've bookmarked your Playlist as a cheat sheet for my own repairs and restoration efforts. Cheers!

    @thoralexander9387@thoralexander9387 Жыл бұрын
    • I hope that your own repairs go well on your own car. Meanwhile, have you heard about the person that used a Pontiac Fiero chassis and rebuilt his car into a practically perfect copy of a Lamborghini Miura?

      @paxhumana2015@paxhumana2015 Жыл бұрын
    • @@paxhumana2015 Not the Miura specifically, but I know a lot of Fieros became kit cars of some description. It sounds like the Miura was a custom job

      @thoralexander9387@thoralexander9387 Жыл бұрын
    • @@thoralexander9387 My friend did a Porsche 911 conversion on his 88 v6 back in the late 90's. They are so simple to disassemble near anyone can do it if they have access to the basic tools. Looked similar enough to a real 911 that he could fool casuals but any real car nut spots it right away. Still was a hoot to drive.

      @nonaurbizniz7440@nonaurbizniz7440 Жыл бұрын
  • Ronnie, you have footage of yourself rebuilding the calipers on the kitchen counter. If your mom sees this you could be in trouble. Praying for you.

    @subversivecraft@subversivecraft2 жыл бұрын
    • hi, i'm new to this business, can you see how i restore?

      @restorationh.i.a7139@restorationh.i.a71392 жыл бұрын
    • And the steering column on the dinning table! Ronnie, your mom is going to beat you with a wooden clothes hanger! Run boy, RUN!!

      @wainbanfield6775@wainbanfield67752 жыл бұрын
  • I am so impressed. I've done this more than a few times. Twice on motorcycles and twice on cars. Ut is a great workout for those with adhd and ocd.

    @chaasayadsawapah@chaasayadsawapah3 ай бұрын
  • Excellent, professional job! It is so refreshing to see young adults with so much talent take on a basket case, stick with the project till it is done and turn out a beautiful car. Kudos 🙂

    @boatman1328@boatman13288 ай бұрын
  • Вы молодец ,проделали огромную работу и создали шедевр .У вас руки из правильного места ростут

    @user-pw8jx8jm9u@user-pw8jx8jm9u2 жыл бұрын
    • хорошо когда есть время и деньги

      @user-mq9ou3gb4z@user-mq9ou3gb4z2 жыл бұрын
  • This brings back great memories. I watched this restoration from day one, subscribed to your channel and watched each video as soon as you posted them. I watched you mature as your skills matured. Any parent would be proud to have you as their son.

    @alexmontgomery255@alexmontgomery2552 жыл бұрын
  • Amazing restoration and glad to see the car full rebuilt! Also that rage comp at the end is so relatable and I feel your pain. Anyway the video was great and loved the music.

    @TheSeventhDeadlyMatador@TheSeventhDeadlyMatador11 ай бұрын
  • This was definitely a labour of love. The time and effort gone into this restoration plus the skill and indunuity is outstanding. Loved it.

    @chrissharp5073@chrissharp50732 жыл бұрын
  • The end there makes me feel more human...🤣🤣🤣 Just WOW guys!!! Awesome job done here!!!

    @eugenevdwalt7067@eugenevdwalt70672 жыл бұрын
  • Pure gold video. Excellent and very clean job. The music is very accurate for the car.

    @LeandroGoretta@LeandroGoretta10 ай бұрын
  • Just blown away by the way you did this, truly inspiring. Just imagine what you will be able to accomplish with the correct workshop and tools. Wow just wow. 👍👍👍

    @doublej3313@doublej33134 ай бұрын
    • I think the fact that he legit pulled this off from ground up means he has all the correct tools and shop 😂

      @Braxton-xk5bi@Braxton-xk5bi4 ай бұрын
  • This car was my favorite as a kid, good of you to save it!

    @ProtoMario@ProtoMario2 жыл бұрын
    • Will present you once you get back to kid 🙌

      @kamals6624@kamals66242 жыл бұрын
    • Me too! Had one just like this one. Good times!

      @stevetash5032@stevetash50322 жыл бұрын
  • This was my dream car when I was 16. How cool to see one brought back to the 80s. I'm so glad you showed the bloopers. If I had tried this, that's all there would be and the car would still look like it did in the woods. Terrific job!

    @effinyu9554@effinyu95542 жыл бұрын
    • Nice name..... The first sounds Greek, the last Oriental. 👺

      @MrBenHaynes@MrBenHaynes2 жыл бұрын
  • The car looks better then when it came out of the factory. What a way of keeping it original while improving it all the way. Best restoration I’ve ever seen. 🙏🏾❤️

    @wilwelaltijd@wilwelaltijd10 ай бұрын
  • The most satisfying video of restoration I've seen!! Absolutely loved the attention to detail in every bit. Well done for both the build and an entertaining video. 10/10

    @iminabarrel1862@iminabarrel1862 Жыл бұрын
  • Your tellin me, had i just been patient for 3 years I could have seen this thing all at once?? what a time to be alive!

    @RoanokeGaming@RoanokeGaming2 жыл бұрын
    • Extremely jealous of those who discovered this now and get to watch 3 yrs in 42 minutes

      @jrea424@jrea4242 жыл бұрын
    • i mean we got to see the good and bad, not just an a timelapse so i mean to me it's worth it

      @Zaaf2003@Zaaf20032 жыл бұрын
    • However, this is the version with all the jokes removed.

      @nachobroryan8824@nachobroryan88242 жыл бұрын
    • 😂

      @kikazdrumer@kikazdrumer2 жыл бұрын
    • The 3 year journey was completely worth it. Every episode.

      @Danelectro_56-U2@Danelectro_56-U22 жыл бұрын
  • That was so satisfying to watch. I always loved seeing fieros around in their prime a thousand years ago when I was young, so it’s super special to see this one brought back to its former glory. And I do appreciate the outtakes at end, Bringing the viewer back to the reality of a project like this.

    @aidanbokelman6739@aidanbokelman67392 жыл бұрын
  • I was here for every video. Was such a great series that I’m back for the Timelapse. Loved your choice of music for all of the uploads too. Very fitting.

    @nothingbutsilicone1142@nothingbutsilicone1142 Жыл бұрын
  • wow! just wow! You literally touch everything! Absolutely congratulations!

    @gcv10@gcv105 ай бұрын
  • "everyone knows when you lock the keys in the truck of a fiero the lock cylinder disappears and takes body molding with it" - a brilliant attempt by ronald to cover his flaws

    @rexcameron995@rexcameron9952 жыл бұрын
    • hi, i'm new to this business, can you see how i restore? ?

      @restorationh.i.a7139@restorationh.i.a71392 жыл бұрын
  • Очень интересно,не смог оторваться,без перемотки смотрел.Работа заслуживает уважения.

    @kondratiy80gmail@kondratiy80gmail2 жыл бұрын
    • What??

      @fernandogarza9180@fernandogarza91802 жыл бұрын
    • Только шагрень по покраске лютая, а так респект за труд, усердие и старание.

      @user-xs6zq3hw5l@user-xs6zq3hw5l2 жыл бұрын
    • @@fernandogarza9180 what , what , this is КОНДРАТ , what😄

      @metis3933@metis39332 жыл бұрын
    • @@user-xs6zq3hw5l даа, я хотел им написать, i am rashen , у вас понтиак х...ёво покрашен😄

      @metis3933@metis39332 жыл бұрын
  • I love the bloopers at the end. That is real life. Great Job. Kudos!!

    @uniseat1313@uniseat1313 Жыл бұрын
  • Loved this. I had an 86 2m4 and tried for 2 years to get the headlights to go down with zero success. Mad respect!

    @scottrackley9913@scottrackley9913Ай бұрын
  • That was one of the best restorations I watched. I really enjoyed and respect every minute of all your efforts. Overall, as a result, it was a great job in deep detail. Please continue...

    @boraozbayburtlu3836@boraozbayburtlu3836 Жыл бұрын
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