Merry Christmas, everyone! In the spirit of the season, all merch of mine is going to be 15% off until New Years Day. The coupon code is "SMUDGE" because of the freaking smudge on the lens that is prevalent throughout this video that I didn't notice until editing started. Unfortunately, my Patreon is still full price at $1, but my Instagram (@fingerprintsworkshop) is free to follow.

@playerzoma

3 жыл бұрын

i love your canel! but i am worried when you finish...please build another fiero. greetings from germany. :)

@DjDestinyChicago

3 жыл бұрын

You’re doing an amazing job on this car. Makes me want to get a Fiero lol but in Chicago, they’re probably all rotted out.

@user-gx1sv3hj9k

3 жыл бұрын

Why is this whole video so extremely funny hahaha "...well you can just shut your fu..." Ps: also greetings from germany :)

@happyflygon8096

3 жыл бұрын

Love this series. I just wish I had bought a car worth restoring as thoroughly as this Fiero, lol. I bought a 95 Z34... Not my proudest moment or best decision...

@user-gx1sv3hj9k

3 жыл бұрын

@@happyflygon8096 these things come with some cool engines tho! which one does yours have? i recently bought a bmw e30 and i will start restoring it in spring :)

Never discourage anyone who continually makes progress, no matter how slow.

@paulholmes1181

3 жыл бұрын

unless they work for you and are on the clock.... then hurry the fuck up haha

@BaliceSpotting

3 жыл бұрын

Unless it's Mazda RX-5 project by Aaron Cake which I followed for three years, and gave up 😀

@onefastslimjim

3 жыл бұрын

Rob Dahm's Ahura RX7. Wait was so worth it though lol

@brandonperry3293

3 жыл бұрын

takes time to o the job right!

@paulholmes1181

3 жыл бұрын

@@brandonperry3293 should've taken some more time to spell check that one.. haha

This series makes me wanna restore a fiero just for the sole reason that there's a comprehensive guide to almost every part on this car I could follow

@thejunkman

3 жыл бұрын

This series gives me the warn fuzzies as I restored several Fieros back in the late 90s without the internet. I remember all those challenges.

@Live-Life-Freely

3 жыл бұрын

Do it! Seriously, do it! You'll make the time, you'll enjoy it and you can start a YT channel with that alone. I'll be your first sub. Oops, too late I'm already your first sub.

@wyattglen1

3 жыл бұрын

DO A FIAT X/1-9 or a TRIUMPH TR7!!!

@mexicanspec

3 жыл бұрын

@@thejunkman Why did you need to "restore" a car that was less than 10 years old?

@arthurspontiacfieroblog

3 жыл бұрын

That's what happened to me, now I've got a POS Fiero and I started a KZread channel with no content, yet. :p

"This is not going to be a full restoration" *Fully restores Fiero*

@itsmejayfree

3 жыл бұрын

I’ve been thinking the same thing

@sammarley347

3 жыл бұрын

Yes! Indeed

@yeaaaaaaaaaaahff

3 жыл бұрын

I mean that's better than just having a faded and worn out looking car, also it does look quite nice so it isn't really a bad thing

@RealVladCrapula

3 жыл бұрын

@@yeaaaaaaaaaaahff Well of course. Also means more Fiero videos!

@bigbodyrydagarage5488

3 жыл бұрын

The "Might As Wells" will not allow such sentiments to prevail 🤣🤣🤣

The combination of cut off curses, scripted story, and a classic '80s soundtrack sprinkled in makes this series one in a million. I'm so glad I've been a part of it since episode 3

"another loose hole needing something large and stiff" Ronald Finger 2020.

@joelgraba1077

3 жыл бұрын

28:34 lmao

@cam32112

3 жыл бұрын

At 3:46 I thought "My wife & I wish you 2 all the best" & right at 28:38 into video I spit beer on my monitor laughing!

"The wedding is next month" I can't believe I didn't get invited.

It's a little late for free advice. When it comes to plastics like the seat belt buckles... your prep was great but heat is the key. Using a heat gun bring the plastic up to temperature... the exact temp isn't the same for different plastics but basically it shouldn't start deforming and you should still be able to touch it but only barely. Also boil water, pour the water into a large thermos and place the spray paint can into the thermos. The paint will spray in a finer mist with more consistent pressure. The pores in the plastic will be open to receive the paint, the paint needs to be warm as well so it doesn't instantly cool the plastic down. I usually start with the paint, then use the heat gun on the plastic... wipe off the water from the spray can before spraying so you don't accidentally dripping water onto the surface.

@bobandtay7139

3 жыл бұрын

Your the best, man.

“Don’t be so unrealistic and demanding, Steven.” *HE KNOWS WHO I AM.*

@ptownalex5631

3 жыл бұрын

Chill bud

@39PSIOnTheDaily

3 жыл бұрын

@@ptownalex5631 It’s a joke, fam.

@stevenchisari9564

3 жыл бұрын

He got me,

@SonicBoone56

3 жыл бұрын

He said my name in a previous video which was kinda creepy lol

-.- no one gunna talk about mr. finger and his loose hole joke? Just me? I see you mr finger

@briandurning7789

3 жыл бұрын

You forgot about the lenses making his rear end look great.

@AerinRavage

3 жыл бұрын

I just got to that point... Is working on cars a cause of double entendres? Most of the car-tubers I watch throw in some form of these jokes!

@killersleeve382

3 жыл бұрын

@@briandurning7789 lol i commented before i got there. i figured that was why he put the lenses and his rear end in the thumbnail

@troykruse5161

3 жыл бұрын

I came to comment section as soon as I heard it to see if I was the only one that got it 🤣🤣

@jimmywait74

3 жыл бұрын

@@briandurning7789 It's kinda skinny, but it looks good to me

"GM can be dumb sometimes". Understatement of the century...

@pauljs75

3 жыл бұрын

It's like a dollar here or there, and then you get squeaks and rattles or in a worse case a rather cheap part costs the whole engine. If it weren't for their cost-cutting they could have good quality.

One of the many things I love about this channel is that he isn't afraid to show his mistakes, and I really appreciate that. It shows that nobody is perfect and that it is okay to make mistakes.

3:45 engaged - wedding joke (or easter egg) was hilarious.

Mr. Finger: Worried about being safe in a collision~ Also Mr. Finger: Buys a Fiero~

@mr.aizawa5257

3 жыл бұрын

I know this was a joke, but fiero's actually had one of the best crash test ratings of the 80's. They are fairly safe.

@geoffreygibbons4736

3 жыл бұрын

From the wikipedia article on the Fiero: "Fiero was the second safest vehicle sold in America from 1984 to 1988, beaten only by the Volvo 740DL station wagon."

@mr.aizawa5257

3 жыл бұрын

@@Buttermilkjug I'm beginning to wonder if your joking or not. I mean, anyone who does fact checking knows that a super small percentage of Fiero's actually caught on fire, and all 1984 models were recalled and repaired. And decapitation? What the hell are you talking about? Please elaborate. Certainty your not talking about the stupid myth about the hoods going through the windshield in the event of a front end collision. They had a system to make the hood crumple, as most cars do, and even if the hood did go through the windshield, by some means of a factory failure, it still has the same odds of any other vehicle to fail. They really are not as dangerous as any other vehicle. I mean, this IS the reason why the Fiero will never have a good reputation. It's because people like you spread false shit all over the internet, and people believe it.

@r0b3rt_959

3 жыл бұрын

@@Buttermilkjug Fieros catching fire was because the manual said to use less oil than the car actually needed, so... About the beheading part, I need an explanation.

@isaakwelch3451

3 жыл бұрын

@@mr.aizawa5257 looks like he deleted the comment

“Another example of a loose hole needing to be paired with something large and stiff”. I salute your humor sir. You cracked me up with that one.

@rdanyomarrechtify

3 жыл бұрын

I was wondering if anyone else caught this

@gxdjoeybaby07

3 жыл бұрын

i thought that's what i heard! LOL

"I just remember this has to go in first." "CLASSIC." I feel this is a theme throughout the entire build :D Looking forward to the next episode!

"I feel really weird about being exited over how seat belt buckle receptacles work, but here were are." Welcome to getting older. Now you can see how easily life can put you into strange niches over time, and how people become those basement model train builders or stamp collectors. No offense to model train builders or stamp collectors. Great job on the seat belt thingies.

@FinalLegion89

3 жыл бұрын

In a similar vein, when I was younger I thought shopping for white goods was the most boring thing on earth. About 16 years later and I got excited over buying a new dryer.

@El_Chompo

3 жыл бұрын

@@FinalLegion89 I was legitimately exited to get socks for Christmas this year. Like I opened the paper and joy spread through me as if I was 10 and got an SNES hahaha. Can't beat those gold toes.

I was just about to get up and start doing stuff. Stuff will wait 41 minutes.

@kjolm4864

3 жыл бұрын

same here but I use 1.5 times speed on videos like this :D

@manmadeartists

3 жыл бұрын

You are not alone ✌🏻😌

I might shed a tear when this is over. A manly tear.

@EFFEZE

3 жыл бұрын

It's OK, Roland fingers himself

Loved the tip-of-the-hat to the Project Binky boys here in the Uk.

"don't want to toot my own horn" Toot away Ronald, freaking awesome job!

“Well you can just shut your f....” -Ronald hahahahahahahahahahahaha 😂🤣 MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

@leslier313

3 жыл бұрын

This was so funny! I loved it!

@EmberOfYourFaith

3 жыл бұрын

I had to pause the video i was laughing so hard

@jbenedet

3 жыл бұрын

I rewound it & played it several times! It's little touches like this that MAKES your videos for me, Mr. Finger. Here's your solution, though: take whatever lock is easiest to remove now, and have a locksmith make it/them match the other lock, so all is singular again. (locksmiths are GREAT!)

@macgroober1396

3 жыл бұрын

for those wanting a laugh, scene starts @12:39

@LS-cy7zy

3 жыл бұрын

This was one of the highlights...

This guy's attention to detail is unreal

I have never enjoyed watching anything more than I do watching you rebuild this car. When you are finished, I'm going to watch it all over again. Your sense of humor and the fact that you emphasize your mistakes are the number one reason your videos are so good. Take care and stay safe, my friend. Happy Holidays, too.

I love the Bad Obsession Motorsport reference at 28:22 😉

Nicely done! Also, great shout out for BOM and Nik Blackhurst... We can't all be fabricating savants. ;)

@RonaldFinger

3 жыл бұрын

Not yet, at least! I’ll get there... one day haha

@whollymindless

3 жыл бұрын

Episode 23: Fiero goes autocrossing.

@JerryDLTN

3 жыл бұрын

@@RonaldFinger I'm glad you mentioned/suggested BOM...I went back and binge watched all their videos

I have a feeling that this Fiero will end up being the best looking and best running example of that iconic car!

39:28 When Ronald Said "look at this!" A chevy ad interupted

"Filling a hole, is filling a hole" - Ronald Finger, 2020

@chvydrvr

3 жыл бұрын

I completely lost it at that.

@KemmerlingKomputers

3 жыл бұрын

all this talk around this video about rear ends, filling holes, and sodomy lmaooo

@chrisharris1884

3 жыл бұрын

That's what she said

@123andme

3 жыл бұрын

👁👁🤘

It is refreshing that he shows the fudge ups... you can definitley feel his frustration.

@chrisvandecar4676

3 жыл бұрын

Especially in the last video when he put the hole in the headliner

@RCAvhstape

3 жыл бұрын

He doesn't sugar coat how frustrating and time consuming a project like this can be, which is part of why I like it. He has way more patience than I do, too.

13:25 the true sentiment of all who have restored something. Love it.

And this is exactly why having a project car is fun you have alot of problems but at the end its all gonna be worth it

Good job fixing the hole with something large and stiff!

This guy has Deadpool levels of humor and I'm loving it.

"Another example of a loose hole just needing to be paired with something large and stiff for everything to be okay"

I can't believe I spent another 40 minutes watching a KZread video. And honestly, enjoying almost all of it. The part I didn't enjoy is just because of my preference, and doesn't matter because they're not my videos and I don't pay to watch them so I don't get a voice there which is fine. I really appreciate how throughout this series you've showed your mistakes, and talked about those you haven't shown. I can't wait to see it completed, and wish you many happy years driving it. I would say it's motivated me to restore my car, but what you can do in a day would take me a week or more due to health problems. So, I will live vicariously through you in that regard. Keep up the great work, and see you next time!

The sexual innuendo in this video was plentiful, I approve

I hate seeing you suffer by forgetting or breaking things, but I'm relieved it's not just me 😌

@ChanMan-mm7fe

3 жыл бұрын

Believe it or not. That's the fun part of working on cars. Making mistakes. It helps you appreciate the end result more when it's done.

@ChanMan-mm7fe

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheEverettSchulter I know breaking things isn't fun.. I'm talking about the experience and the end result after. THAT'S the fun part! Accomplishment!

So far, it's only one horse power :) I love watching this restoration. Too many people don't try to fix anything anymore. it's becoming a lost art. Good on you keeping the skills sharp.

This may be the longest running series I’ve watched on KZread but I can’t get enough of it

1:42 The new theme song for 80% of my life's activities.

1:25 and 1:35 felt like HowToBasic flashbacks

I'm gonna be so bummed when this series is done!

"Another example of a loose hole that just needs to be filled with something large and stiff for everything to be okay." Greatest automotive repair comment ever...

Congrats on the wedding!

@RonaldFinger

3 жыл бұрын

Not my wedding but thank you!

@iknewit5678

3 жыл бұрын

How the fuck did this guy post this 11 hours ago

@joshuamorehead6124

3 жыл бұрын

@@iknewit5678 Patreon member maybe

@swebigmac100

3 жыл бұрын

@@RonaldFinger We demand you marry your gf :-P or we will collectively not watch your youtube vids anymore.

@isaakwelch3451

3 жыл бұрын

What wedding?

I've adored these cars for years and want one so badly. And watching you over these past couple years, and yes I have been here since the very first episode, I have grown to appreciate them even more. I hope to one day be able to do what you have done with this car. You bet im sticking around long after this car is finished, because you're not just a fiero restorer, you're God damned amazing artist with a wonderful personality. Keep it kickin' dude. 😁😎

@markh9675

3 жыл бұрын

I vividly recall seeing a Fiero in my small town. I was doing my paper route, 14-15 years old (so, around 1985) - and I was floored! A Ferrari? Nope, it was a Fiero. Later, in high school, I worked at a dealership washing cars in the summer. I was working to buy my first car. A Fiero came in for sale. I was in love...until the salesmen told me to stay away. That was in 1991, and they told me they were junk. I ended up getting a 1986 Honda CRX (one of the best cars I've ever owned).

@frigglebiscuit7484

3 жыл бұрын

same. i want one too. there is a early 90s(93/94?) pontiac grand prix se with the mclaren package(not the actual mclaren, just the body kit look) that has been abandoned on a property since i was born.

loved that bad obsession motorsport reference at 28:22

Awesome !!! This is definitely my favorite car from the 80's ... BRAVO !

Some day when this series is complete we need a "Snyder Cut" of just the horror/sci-fi scenes. XD

@TheNicoleElizabeth

3 жыл бұрын

Yeeeeesssss. And then I'll never sleep again.

@SecretSauceyjuice

3 жыл бұрын

I have a feeling that's gunna be surprisingly disturbing.

Mr. Finger. This has been the most satisfying, interesting and engaging series, of any kind, that I have followed on KZread. Thank you for that!

I just bought a t-shirt. I am blown away by your effort, skill, ingenuity, and humility. I also had a 1984 Pontiac Firebird T/A HO when I was a young man. So this brings back a lot of memories.

You've inspired me to make videos on my project 1969 Mustang. I wish I was as far in my project as you are in yours. Keep up the amazing work on content, I love watching!

My name is Steven, and I just wanna say that I feel really called out by the ending of this video.

@stephengibson6833

3 жыл бұрын

Seriously though!!!😋

“Well, you can just shut your f...”. Nice

That little song while finishing the headliner, such a relatable feeling lol

This restoration series has been my inspiration to continue the restoration of my 4th gen camaro

Carry on young man. She's lookin' good, and more gooder each time.

It's getting real. You're actually going to have a Fiero that you restored, and I can't imagine that feeling.

Figuring out which order to install internal door mechanisms is always a blast. An entire generation of people who put linoleum over hardwood floors was the perfect joke, by the way. That RV trim strip was a satisfying solution. So much progress! Really satisfying.

This is simply the best restoration series ive ever seen.....on an editing level, with the music, with the work. Well done sir, well done (insert golf clapping here)

13:23 Hahaha that made me spit out my coffee :)

@getoutmecar2940

3 жыл бұрын

Haha

@DjDestinyChicago

3 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

@JAFTW

3 жыл бұрын

You can just shut your f... 😆😆

@jeroen7699

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, he's quite funny at times. A dry sense of humor, that's the best kind.

That was an awesome part. A part very satisfying to watch since it just made the car look so much more optically complete. Can't wait for the next part as usual. Thanks

6:40. “Everything’s coming up Milhouse,”

Thank you Ronald and Merry Christmas. Also, i told my wife she didn’t have to get me a Christmas present. I already received one.

@EFFEZE

3 жыл бұрын

Beta alert, beta alert

@wmcguire1979

3 жыл бұрын

@@EFFEZE huh?

@EFFEZE

3 жыл бұрын

@@wmcguire1979 what did you get your wife's boyfriend for Xmas is the important thing 👍😉

@wmcguire1979

3 жыл бұрын

@@EFFEZE Go fu*& yourself troll

Awesome ronny! enjoyed the episode, actually became a patreon just to see this episode early!

@RonaldFinger

3 жыл бұрын

Ayy thanks so much!

@collinklitz7434

3 жыл бұрын

Hey a fellow Motorstorm series player!

28:35 - " A loose hole just needing to be paired with something large and stiff" - Lol

@IcelanderUSer

3 жыл бұрын

I totally missed that the first time and didn’t believe it when I read it.

"Well you can just shut your fu" I died laughing on that one! Also, why haven't you done a good sanding on the paintwork to remove the orange peel?

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. This Fiero series is awesome. Instead of letting the car rot any further you brought it back to its former glory! Gotta keep Pontiacs on the road!

Been waiting!!! Not the biggest car guy, but love this series. Even considering getting an 88 GT. When you’re done, please make a video of taking the man for a ride that you bought it from.

@marcryvon

3 жыл бұрын

Don't wait, the '88 GT with 5 speed are becoming rare and highly looked after. Mine has only 79,000 km since new and everytime I take it out for a Sunday drive, I get serious offers to sell. But not yet... Love it still.

@jayceollie4993

3 жыл бұрын

@@marcryvon Yeah, 5 speed is what I want. I read up on it though, and the vast majority of the “professional” car community doesn’t actually believe they’ll heavily increase in value anytime in the near future. You can certainly find listings of them from dealerships with a crazy markup though.

@jayceollie4993

3 жыл бұрын

@@marcryvon Kind of waiting to find a steal, or at least close to one. Probably won’t happen. But yeah, I’m just taking my time to find a good deal. In no rush.

This title got me good

These videos have far more views than they should - for a guy fixing up a Pontiac Fiero. It just shows you how much personality and production matter.

The fact that i started watching this series when i was in 8th grade and now I'm in 10th grade that's crazy time Flys

When you said my name at the end, I literally was scared. Hahahaha! Amazing job, and can't wait for it to be finally DONE! Happy Holidays!

@stephengibson6833

3 жыл бұрын

Haha, I know right?! 😝

Congrats on the wife/fiancé! Also [insert microwave noises here]

@deesequatre5596

3 жыл бұрын

Woosh

@loneodst5255

3 жыл бұрын

@@deesequatre5596 this isn’t reddit

@RonaldFinger

3 жыл бұрын

I have neither a wife nor a fiancé, but thank you nonetheless haha

3 жыл бұрын

It was the _parking brake_ that was engaged - that's who got married, buddy.

@VBshredder

3 жыл бұрын

@@RonaldFinger So cold! Your e-brake is on suicide watch now!

13:20 didnt expect this. I was laughing so hard and unexpectedly.

I’ve been following this restoration since the beginning. You’re such a perfectionist.

LMFAO gonna be so sad when this series is over :(

I'm going to watch this while drinking some whiskey later tonight. Thanks in advance..

Yeah I busted out laughing when you said about buying all three lock cylinders. 😂😂🤣🤣

I LOVE this series. I know it is more frustrating than we see but damn have you done a good job with this car. It’s my favourite thing on KZread at the moment.

Your editing is superb. I can't imagine how long the sunroof trim scene took to make.

Finally. Just what I've been waiting for. Part 13 of the 10 part series. Lol

One of the good things to come out of 2020. Been here since the beginning as I'm sure almost everyone has. It's beautiful seeing something come to life like this again.

I'm honestly crying tears of joy for you.. You put so much blood, sweat and tears into this car that you may as well tell people "I built it myself."

18:02 That was close.

This is literally the only channel I look forward to consuming. Merry Christmas Finger.

Your fiero videos have been the highlight of the pandemic out here in Canada

3:47 You sneaky sneaky man, had to go back 2 times to see what that said. Congrats!

OMG!!! Percy is a mini-pony?!?!?! I love those. She is such a pretty girl too. Merry Christmas!!!!!!

35:25 thats lil sebastian! Great work man, love your videos, gives me strength to work on my 240sx

Ahh another satisfying episode . This is such an enjoyable series and I love the way you narrated the project from the beginning it's funny and honest. I can't wait to see the fiero finished. Sure this will be a hit at cars and coffee and where ever you take the fiero

I'm gonna cry the day you wrap up the series.

13:00 my fav part 😆 good luck man i have been watching ur vids since pt2 its worth waiting mouth's ❤️

Watching your progress over the past year has been amazing, it always put a smile on my face when an update for the Fiero showed up in my feed. Keep it up man

My dad's first car was a 57 Chevy which he rebuilt inside out. This series makes me want to restore a 57 Chevy for him

I did a frame up resto on my 1974 Celica, a resto-mod really. But I can attest to the pure joy I felt when the doors were completely finished (reassembled). What a wonderful day! I fully understand your joy, Ronald! I still have issues keeping my repop door mirror in place, though. I had glass cut, and am still struggling with holding it in place. Struggle!!! But... we love it.

1:49 HowToBasic level editing

"Another example of a loose hole being paired with something large and stiff for everything to be ok". Bruh lol

I'm a little late, but have really been enjoying this series! Love the comic relief! I can't believe you didn't install LED bulbs!

I love this nine part series, we get so many more bonus parts to watch, its like were up to 13 parts already and they keep on coming!!!! Looking great too!!