I really hope you all enjoy! This has been a fun rescue and we can’t wait for what’s to come! ** I noticed a comment about me using a curse word. I may have used a euphemism (which I should not have) but this is a family friendly channel and we don’t curse. If it sounded that way then I apologize, and I am sorry if I upset anyone.

@anton101101

Жыл бұрын

I wouldn't worry about that, kids on their TikTok apps these days see and hear things 10x worse.

@OnkelPHMagee

Жыл бұрын

Your fan club appreciates your commitment to clean language. 🤩🤩🤩

@Zelaznogsiul-63

Жыл бұрын

What curse word did you used? Some people will say a Chevy in a Pontiac is a curse ,and if that is what you said we will forgive you. Kidding aside I really enjoy the video.

@RoninDosho

Жыл бұрын

These videos seem to keep getting better and better. Looking forward to seeing this firebird come back from its dormant stage.

@AndrewHCann

Жыл бұрын

Don't worry Mike :) you slip that bad word out by accident and was super happy but was mistake that all!

I have met this man face to face and his dad. They are both quality people. Glad to see you picked up another good one.

This was my sister's car. I'm surprised it cranked. I'm really looking forward to seeing what you do with her and that old chevy pickup you got. I'm glad you got them both. I hated to see them sit there and rust away. Congratulations on your find! Looking forward to seeing more videos! 👍

Phone rings. Answering machine kick in. Hello James Rockford. Your car that was stolen 21 years ago has been found sitting in a field.

WELL HOWDY B.B.,, THESE ARE GREAT CARS AND THIS ONE WANTS TO LIVE ,, TREAT THIS OLD GIRL GOOD THERE HARD TO FIND THESE CARS... HAVE FUN YOU AND YOUR DAD!!! WE NEED TO SEE PART 2,,.. SHORT VIDEO!!!! THANK'S GUY'S,...

Love seeing a Pontiac come back to life. Being the proud owner of a 69 Firebird I love it when more make it back on the road. Another great video, thank you for what you do!!

@ivanrajsel6445

Жыл бұрын

I had 2 ,69 Firebirds , Sold them years ago ,Great cars ,.

@BudgetBuildz

Жыл бұрын

I’m really glad you enjoyed! I bet your ‘69 is great 😃 I can’t wait to share more on this one! Thank you so much!

It certainly has The Rockford Files vibe going for it, they used the Formula 400 model for the show and they took off the spoiler in back and used a base model hood, in order to make the car appear plain. Yours actually has the right factory colour combo and Rallye wheels with the saddle tan interior too! What an incredible find. James Garner would have gotten a kick out of this video for sure.

@rsprockets7846

11 ай бұрын

used a esprit the firstseason and wood not stand the abuse hey switched to formulas

@michaelcrockette8694

4 ай бұрын

that’s interesting about the Rockford files info, didn’t know that. why in the world would someone leave a beauty like that to sit and rot away?😔

Hey man just wanted to thank you for your content, its really helpful to people who are doing restos like me

@BudgetBuildz

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the kind comment 😊 I’m really glad it’s helpful!

@mcqueenfanman

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, so many of those cable tv cars shows "well, we have to rip this engine out an drop in a create motor." budget Buildz actually fixes what he has.

@PapaTanGh0stNI9htM4R3S0nMaInSt

11 ай бұрын

Yep definitely always a good idea dropping the nasty 35+year oil before circulating it through the engine again.

If you're in SC you aren't too far from me.... like seeing the old girl come to life. If you end up parting it or swapping hoods, I'd be very interested in that Formula hood. I have a 78 myself I'm working on.

That Burnt Maverick looks like it'll be a challenge.

@BudgetBuildz

Жыл бұрын

Find out next week 😊

@larryalexander4833

Жыл бұрын

I know we're a maverick grabber is sitting. No running gearin it.

Some of them want to live again. This is definitely one of them. She won't lie down....🤔🤔😳😏😏😀🇬🇧 Such a classic car...😏

Now it needs to be painted black with gold striping and that big ol' badass Phoenix on the hood. Find the period correct wheels too. I love that car.

So happy for you that you and your dad are doing this together. Hope you find time to enjoy all the feauture builds together

@THROTTLEPOWER

Жыл бұрын

So true Alexander!

Just came across your video . Warms my heart to see you working with your dad I'm 62 my dad is 88 we work in the woods I bought a brand new Firebird same year when they came out and I still have it up to this day I don't take it out much I ordered it with gray primer I took it to a friend of mine that Painted light sky blue now it's sitting up on jack stands in my garage I'm keeping it for my son . Good videos for good people .

Looking forward to seeing this one cleaned up. Always liked these growing up in the 70’s and 80’s.

sounds so so so so good. wow. old cars are build for eternity. ( like the old us cars between 1970 and 1980. i had a plymouth 1973 back in 2012.

Good to see ya fellers together bringing back an old PONCHO!! Did some w/1972 Luxury Lemans. I'm loving when folks get hold of Poncho's and Olds's, hell, they ain't making 'em no more, some of the best muscle ever!! And I ain't B.S. n. I think I heard father and son; that's a GREAT way to follow your passion, fellas. Go get 'em guys, maybe there's a 3rd generation you could get to hand wrenches, just saying, trying to keep the good stuff going! PEACE, LOVE AND MUSCLE CARS, as our friend NICK from his garage in MONTREAL penned! Just ordered t-shirt from NICK'S you tube channel.

It must be nice when your dad is the same age as you.😂 love the channel boys.👍👍

I've always liked the look of these pontiac firebirds

I like 👍 the fire 🔥 bird 🦅 I think 🤔 it will run 🏃‍♀️ it looks like 👍 a good one ☝️ I’m old school 🏫 and I like 👍 to see them stay original inside and outside you have a great 👍 day

My advice wether you want it or not. GM 350's run 20w50. Pennzoil is rubbish oil, use Valvoline VR1 racing oil as it has lots of zinc in it, I use it on all my old engines. Don't use purple power on alloy. It etches / corrodes alloy and strips all the anodizing off which causes further corrosion. I hope this helps.

I started watching your channel because of the Porsche. This is the kind of content I love to see. I had two Firebirds back in the day; a 1973 Esprit and a 1977 Formula.

Wow u have a skill to repair it😍 the old car u can do it!!

Still have the "Rockford Files" theme running in my head.Yes,I did wonder how well it would do a 'Rockford turn' too.Sweet save.Allot more work for whomever finishes it,but it's worth it.Thanks guys.

Эта тачка до сих пор шикрна ❤

Brings back memories, I had a 79 trans am and 73 formula

One of the rare non-Mopar things that I truly love-in one of my favorite years. You must REALLY want me to come and visit.

@OnkelPHMagee

Жыл бұрын

Please let me know if you have any questions. My Fury's best friend knows everything that there is to know about these.

I had a 1977 Formula Firebird in 1980 it was silver w/Formula stickers on side door bottoms hood scoops and fin, raised white letter BFG Radial T/As 350 OLD MOBILE engine, 4bbl, auto trans, chrome exhaust tips, fake dual exhaust, loaded with emissions but it looked fast! Lol, chick magnet for sure luxurious red interior, and dont forget Pioneer super tuner. thanks for the great vids and jolting my memories out of the cobwebs!.

Ohhhhh...we are here for ALL of this one!! Let's goo!!

@BudgetBuildz

Жыл бұрын

I hope you enjoy!! 😊

Chevys never die they just fade away.

This is going to be a good one 😁👍

@BudgetBuildz

Жыл бұрын

I do hope you enjoy!

@marygarner5249

Жыл бұрын

Always 😁

I'll never forget the summer of 1980 when my old man pulled into the driveway with his new Pontiac Firebird, it was the coolest thing I'd ever seen, I was amazed. Then the next second, ULTIMATE DISSAPOINTMENT, IT DIDN'T HAVE THE FIREBIRD ON THE HOOD!!!! "I aint paying 500$ for a sticker!!!"

That car is definitely a survivor! It has 1,000% heart and wants to keep on going. 🥰

WATCHING FROM SOUTHERN LEYTE PHILIPPINES

While I am a Ford man, I do have to say those Chevy 350 motors are hard to kill. Good to hear her running again. As a kid I loved Firebirds.

Plenty of Gm products but not as many sitting off the road. I'm not a Ford guy but I enjoy the classics and the channel especially from a local guy as your self. And I appreciate the comment about the language . I know you both keep it clean and family friendly!🙏👍✝️

Another interesting project Trans Am,wish you all best guys👍🇲🇰

@BudgetBuildz

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I hope you enjoy the video. Thanks for watching😊

@Joesmusclecargarage

Жыл бұрын

It’s a Firebird, not a Trans Am.

@ronrobinson1188

Жыл бұрын

@Budget Buildz hey guys I'm in Moncks Corner and I just wanna say that I enjoy your content and keep up the good work!!

Just found this channel. I was already enjoying it but after you pulled the spark plugs, turned the engine by hand, AND changed the oil before starting the car, I had to subscribe instantly. Infuriates me to no end when people find a 30 year old car and start trying to turn it on instantly. Great video.

Your doing my favorite car!!! I have 76 formula!!! Yes 2nd gen firebirds my absolute fave thank you!!

Sounds great!! Good find. She's crying for a new exhaust

as a teen car jockey (1976-79) at a Toronto Pontiac/Buick/Cadillac dealership, i drove these when brand new, on a weekly basis, using the salesmans demos, or driving 5 miles to the car wash before customers picked up their new ones....i also drove the special edition Indy500 pace cars, and those were rare.....its odd to look at them in these decrepid conditions.....would love to see an original Special Edition....not many were made, with even fewer available in canada

Please do some sort or restoration on this and make it clean. She does deserve that!

I really enjoy your work, and what i like very mutch is the way you work together with your father, respect man🙏🙏

So good to see this car safed , the sound of the V8 is like music, love american V8 cars

Great job guys. Yeah... three fifty Veeee EIGHT! Finest combustion engine ever built.

I cant wait till the day that your channel allows you and your dad to be able to buy his own and your "dream" car a huge shop with lifts and anything else that floats your alls boat! I get joy of watching hard working good ol' boys succeed!

That 350 sounds mean!

Woo hoo! Made my Friday Michael! God bless brother! 💙🙏🏼 And at least it's got a rear deck lid spoiler!

This Firebird has good bones - it definitely wants to live. Would be nice to see a sympathetic mini build - new rear quarter and some paint interior etc - it's a cool car.

A true classic last of the 78 models especially with the rally 2 steel wheels 15X7 love these style of wheels let's hope she is restored n back on the road

It's great seeing the joy and enthusiasm on your faces when you get these cars running. Content on this channel is fantastic. Avid watcher from the United Kingdom.

Finally a Firebird /TransAm!Been waiting years to see one brought back.Ford supporter here but really love these and Chevelles.GM designing is pretty good Gotta admit

I love that your dad left his job to join you in this adventure. I hope that he gets to be much more involved, I bet it would be so rewarding for both of you. Please give him my best. This is an opportunity of a lifetime for a father to join his son in something amazing.

That scream when the ignition went on 😂😂😂😂

Nice Car 🚗 Nice sound sounds like a purring river dumper ha good flow unbelievable Nice for the missing vacuum part !!!

You'll never know what engine a late 70s Firebird can have till you pop the hood. It could have a Chevy, Buick, Olds, or Pontiac engine in it.

Formidable. You are the first guys i see on youtube who check a motor before starting it after a couple of years!

Your father doesn't show his age, it's like you have an older brother 👍👍

Thank you for your APPRECIATION to your subscribers

Wow brings back memories

My fave car. thanks for bringing a Pontiac back.

Always fun to see what flies out of the tailpipes on first good run.

There was one of these in the uk in a front garden it sat for 20 years a young fella rescued it and got it running along with a 68 mustang and a pontiac convertable i see the firebird every so often as its his daily driver now .

Can't wait to see this thing come back to life!!!! Love these f bodies. Next time I'm visiting family in Spartanburg I might get lucky enough to see this thing driving around😁

It’s a GM. They are iron proof to get them to run. Personally I’m a Ford guy but it’s nice to see these cars running again. Great content.

Great job on this project. My son in Powdersville has a 78 Trans Am survivor car that he takes to Easley cars and coffee on the second Saturday mornings. I have been hooked on your channel since I found it and so glad to see you and your dad saving these cars and trucks! I am a Mopar guy and was curious about the yellow Mopar in the background. I live in Anderson and have a 70 Challenger for my hobby. I will have to keep my eyes peeled for you guys when we are Easley way. Wayne Scott

just between madmax and smokey and the bandit !!!! nice one

Oh, that was fun! I used to buy and sell Firebirds and Camaros 30 years ago. I'm in Ontario. Anything lower than a crop sprayer sitting in a field for 21 years isn't worth dragging out, so I'm living vicariously through yootoobers like you. Great stuff!

Makes me miss my '74 Firebird, my first car.

Alright! Happy For you Guys Congrats!!

Love that car,had a black and gold one many years ago🤗❤️☮️

you are great and the car? Wojtek from Poland👍👍👍👍👍

Dude, that’s my unicorn! I’m jelly!

Looks like a solid car. Likely somebody transplanted a 350 and place it a piece of crap 301, which is what came in the Pontiac not a 305 which is a Chevy. It sounds really good and I'm looking forward to see what becomes of her. Keep up the great work guys 👍✌️🇺🇲

Great video

@BudgetBuildz

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊

Wow, love that Firebird

Regarding...not seeing many GMs out there of this age. My Grad professor worked for Bethlehem Steel back in the day. GM (Fisher Coach) bought their steel from Bethlehem and Beth Steel suggested to GM if they bought thicker steel the car bodies would last longer. GM said they wanted the thinner steel so the car bodies would rust faster because, if they cars lasted too long they would not sell as many cars. So in reality GMs were designed to rust away...

Jim Rockford would be proud.

I still have a ste of original Raised white letter Firestone S/S Radials from my '76 Trans Am in the garage.

You guys are my favorite team. You do things right and get these cars back the right way. So many other channels that hack everything for clickbait. And you sir, are the carb rebuilding king. All the ones you touch, you fix right!

Dang unbelievable that is awesome idle smooth like that

Hopefully you can get this thing fixed up and looking good then do a little photo shoot with the Porsche!

@BudgetBuildz

Жыл бұрын

Sounds like a great plan!!

Here in Pennsylvania we don’t have dirt Dobbers but we do have the rust and we got some of the most critical state inspections vehicle has to be pretty much perfect to pass inspection

Feels like Junkyard Digs ❤ peace ✌️

Awesome, waiting to see her driving down the road.

I would put a 4 barrel on that to give you more horsepower. Love the old Pontiacs

@BudgetBuildz

Жыл бұрын

I may just have a 4 barrel intake stashed away for it 😃

That Firebird is awesome!

I remember watching The Rockford Files when I was growing up in the 1970s. James Garner played the role of a private eye, Jim Rockford. His beat was Los Angeles, California, and this car was scene from the swanky enclave of Bel Air to the mean streets of downtown Los Angeles.

My first car was a 78 Firebird with a 305 2 bbl. Pretty decent shape in 1987 when I bought it. Sold it 2 years later and bought a 79 Formula.

Good work 👏👍👌😉

@BudgetBuildz

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Love an old firebird / trans am - such an iconic shape. This one deserves a full restoration imho, lovely colour too. Also curious about the burnt offering keeping her company in the yard. Maverick? Doesn't look to be much left.

Those trans ams were always my dream car! I really want to restore one with the shaker hood.

Oh this is going to be another favorite. Can’t wait to see it drive and then all the fixes and clean up.

nice firechicken..that poor old burnt up mavrick hurts my feelings..my first car was a 70 mavrick..i can see yall doing a resto on it though..cheers from Bama

Amazing! What you and your dad do really is magical to people like me who only wish they had the knowledge you have. Another fantastic video!

Both of you men are awesome and did a great job on one of my favorite cars, and we call em dirt dobbers here in Arkansas 😉👍

I've always liked the look of the Formulas better than the Trans Ams. What a restoration project! Looking forward to the next.

Great job, I’ve got a ‘78 with the olds 403- best we can do in California. I’m impressed at your skills!

Rockford Files for sure! Man I would love to have this car!

I had one brand new in 78 I used to love that little car..