Will I Ever Get my Trans-Am Back? - The NIGHTMARE Continues
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- čas přidán 8. 02. 2021
- The paint shop is actually getting some stuff done... but 6 months into what was supposed to be 2 months is not boding well for the future of my car, and my wallet. However, we remain hopeful that we will be driving it again soon. Here's a proper update on the car.
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Don't die is VERY useful advice.
You did it with the dictator's car too.. never buy a Merc with aftermarket chrome, it is a RED FLAG and will treat you as if if that flag also had little yellow stars in the corner.
Despite the scary headline, it looks like it's coming along nicely.
It's called clickbait.
You could have bought a "mint" one, but then you wouldn't know how mint it was. Who knows what nightmares lay beneath!
Once done you'll know your car has been done properly. It might have cost more, but for a forever car you can't put a price on being able to sleep well at night.
It's gonna be awesome!
"We saw this parking lot full of wrecked cars": I thought you were making a joke about the LA traffic.
Me too!
Me three!
😂😂😂👍
The South African Trans-Am Hostage Crisis--day 211!!
Remember: The first 80% of a project takes the first 80% of the time. The last 20% takes the other 80% of the time!
lol!
Lmao, that's awesome
I had a ‘79 Black Trans Am. I wish I still had it. These cars are worth every dime, no question ....
Winston, I think you have incredible patience. I would be going stark raving mad at this point. 🤣 Glad that it is coming along even at this slow pace. Kudos to you for hanging in there. Can't wait to see the final results. Take care and have a great week.
Great to see your dream car being restored correctly. You worked hard and for this and deserve the success.
I just got my truck painted and it felt like forever! He took it Mid-November and I barely got it a week ago. Didn't paint it the color I wanted so I felt like I kinda got a raw deal, but it does look better than how it was. Wish I had known I would go through this before I spent so much but lesson learned. Just hang in there Winston. Your dream car is coming, its your forever car so its worth the wait. Thank you for the awesome videos and all the hard work and dedication to your fans!!
Possible lot for film cars. Given how good of condition the exteriors were. Engine and insides are almost irrelevant if being used for shows/film.
The problem with restoration jobs like these is you need to either pay a way higher price for quality work in a timely fashion or pay a reasonable price and it takes forever. Auto body shops these days don't really like these kinds of projects, not when they aren't making a big profit on it. Most shops won't even take jobs like these. The type of shop that will take a project like this for a reasonable price is one that will take forever because it'll be something they work on in their down time instead of it being a focus. Much like your car here, Winston.
Cool, really like the progress they are making. Can't wait to see it under new paint.
mate where I am in Australia you used to spend $80K on a car for a nut and bolt restoration and it would sell for $50K. Now with Covid that same car is selling for $120K. So you can't win!!
Nice to see that your (Winston’s) Trans Am is mostly done! I’m excited to see you do improvements to your cars.
I did get a straight notchback V6 1986 Mustang, bought a bent and rusty 88 GT donor and put it together. $4650 to running and driving. It can be done but, man, the sweat equity in that thing was pretty high. I got it going in three months. I've been adding stuff to it, like aluminum heads, want to trash the junkyard EFI for a Holley system. Whatever makes me happy.
In reference to cost, what does it matter? Really? If this is your "forever car" then cost of restoring it as to how much it's worth is a mute point. If yo are worried about how much you are spending vs how much the vehicle is worth, then you are going to sell it at some point for a profit. If you are not going to sell it ever, then cost of repairs and worth of the vehicle doesn't matter.
That being said, gorgeous car.
Thanks mate, I agree with you 100% but if I had started with a better car I could have spent that money on upgrades rather than just making it look as it should. That being said I now am fully attached to this car
@@WorthlessWhips fair point
*moot
Hey, this one had a nice narrative between the both of you that flowed well.
I bought a 305-V8 Firebird brand new in 1988. It’s sitting out in the garage right this moment with only 325,000 miles on it. It is very clean & shiny. Guys will ask (often) if I want to sell it. Nope! Never gonna happen. When you get yours running always remember to allow a few extra minutes whenever you stop. People (even ladies) will always want to tell you about the Firebird/Trans Am/Camero they had years ago. Love it! Thanks for your videos.
So glad to see you happy and finally getting to live your dream of fixing cars here in the U.S Winston. Stay Happy and Awesome. You too C-Milk.
Good bodywork cant be rushed
Winston, remember this when it comes time for the decals. Your car is a 1978, and in that year the only T/As to get a hood scoop decal AT ALL, were the W72 high performance Pontiac 400 cars. The regular Pontiac 400 cars and the 403 Oldsmobile cars got NO hood scoop decal in 1978. So when you see ANY 1978 T/A with 6.6 Litre on the hood scoop, it's incorrect. All of this is, of course, only if you wish to maintain its factory look as far as paint and decals go. If you don't care, then put any dang thing you want on the scoop! Great car, can't wait to see it when paint is done.
I'm so happy to see the TA again. I'll always love these cars. Back in high school three of us friends all drove Trans Ams. Steve had a red 1975, Adam had a 1978 gold special edition and I had a blue 1979 with gold special edition type striping. I sold mine 20 years ago after it had gotten so ratty and broken and while I replaced it with a 79 10th Anniversary model, I still wish I had my first TA. There's been lots of awesome cars made before and since, but they were my dream cars.
When you finish paint and body on yours, there's still lots that can be done. If you are into making it handle better, check out Herb Adams VSE. I bought their packages back in the day and they are still being made and sold through National Parts Depot.
Brings back a lot of great memories. Working late on my car just saying one more thing lol
"Don't die." Good advice :)
Just a little warning about those front and rear bumpers... I had a 78 Firebird back in the late 80s. I never found a body shop that could paint them correctly. They all claimed to use the "elastic" primer and paint, but within a few months, the paint would be cracking and peeling. I had them stripped and repainted probably half a dozen times, and they could never do it right. Multiple body shops; same results... I really like these models, but I probably would have done a frame-off rebuild/restoration prior to the body work. Good luck!
Same here with a 73 T/A I had painted. They supposedly used all the right stuff to make the nose paint more elastic-is and within a month I had spiderweb cracks on it. Not sure how the factory guys did it.
Cmilk got his prius!
I'm really waiting to see it finished!
Great to finally see an update on the trans am. I think a lot of us are almost as anxious as you . Like you say you are at the mercy of the shop. I hope now they have seen you filming it they may pull their finger out . They maybe hoping for a plug Big hi to DR Milk for making an appearance. Can’t wait to see his dream car. Love to see more of the sexy C3 soon. Take care guys 😎😎👍👍🙏🙏🙏🙏👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
They're right about buying something in good condition. I've basically rebuilt my daily, and it's a lot of work even when you know what you're doing.
Also, Winston and Matt - I haven't forgotten about the video promised to toy both, last year.
Glad to see in update.
Looks like they're doing a great job. *Man, if Matt found a 82 Supra I'm gonna cry!
It's the journey that's important! well done.
When its finished you gotta do the Atlanta to Texarkana and back in under 28 hours, with Buford T. C-Milk chasing in a Pontiac LeMans 🚗🚚🚓
I know how you feel...ive been restoring a classic but super powerful boat outboard and also converting it to a shortshaft...the problems and hurdles ive experienced have been imense but ive broken the back of it and I can see daylight poking through with rays of hope...She will be ready to go out on the water this spring!😊...Yayyyy...Happy daze😆
I feel ya. I just got a vintage Gibson arch top that belonged to my grandfather. It needed some work to make it playable so I took it to a reputable luthier. He said it would be about 3 weeks. That was 3 months ago! Haha. Fortunately I know about such things and already had in my head that it would be 3-6 months before I got it back. And at least he responds to my requests for updates. These things always take time.
I liked the back and forth commentary at around 6:00
Built is always more satisfying than bought imo, Firebird coming along nicely though.
Can't wait till it's all together. I know it's been a journey
Some lessons we never gonna learn. But a good reminder. Some times I a look for a classic muscle car. Than I see one with work and I will be like ok that's doable :P....But you guys are right......Safe a bit more to get a decent one.
The knowledge you gain from working on your own cars is worth more than the money you would have spent on buying something already "fixed up".
Agreed but I’ve already passed that test lol
@@WorthlessWhips Also, sometimes watching TV is more fun that trying to get a broken stud out of an exhaust manifold.
Lovin' the curls, Winston
It looks like you’re getting it back in a couple weeks.
Glad they finally gave you some priority.
Yoo yall got me hyped for whats to come soon
Can’t wait to see c-milks new car
I am hoping for another classic cars in classic playboy episode soon. Those are amazing!
Looking forward to seeing the end result Winston.
Looking good despite the delays 🍀
Will definitely try to keep Winston's hard lessons in mind when I eventually shop for my C4 or C5.
Good news it's coming along.
Oh!
Let me know when y’all come to the Phoenix area! I’d love to see you guys!!!
The expense of restoring The Trans Am may put a dent in the pocket book, but getting to drive that car will be priceless. This is an iconic car made famous in the movie Smokey and the Bandit. The attention this car will bring to you, Matthew and your You Tube channel may be significant. Restoring cars made famous in movies could be something to consider in the future of Worthless Whips.
That car screams for a Route 66 trip! 🦅
yes!
Winston, I think you r selling yourself short!! You seem to have a ton of patience! Truly. Just remember..Good things come to those who wait!
Can't wait to see Matt's car (I've missed him😔)!🚘
See you soon!
Drive safely!🚦🏍🚥🏍
😎💕
You could ask the shop owner about the line of paint he uses and what kind of warrantee protection they may offer. I've seen paint that doesn't fully cure or begins to peel off the hood after a few stone chips start that nightmare and then there's going extremely dull within two weeks of painting. These problems tend to be rather uncommon but you never know for sure.
Even if you buy "a good one" you never know what is truly under the paint. This may have cost you more in the long run, but you know what's under the paint and it's done right and to your standards, there is a LOT of value in that. Once it's done you'll be so happy with it the money won't matter that much. You're also at the point where you should just stop watching the numbers because you can't put a price on your happiness and you're doing this for you. Make it yours, make it right...that's the Formula to Happiness **Firebird Screech** :)
Yea it a bummer it taking so long
But it going to be right and overall nice when it all done
Winston, you should consider doing your own bodywork...You CAN do it. It is not that hard...You are a smart guy and did a good job on the Toyota....
You are lucky to get out when you did. I miss wrenching on my Jeep but I'm still stuck in the middle kingdom.
If you’re ever up here in Toronto Canada on your road trip, look me up! Would love to see the finished T/A!!
I have a 1997 Toyota celica 1.8 5spd. Blew the head gasket, ordered replacement and new head bolts from EngineTech. Everything seemed to match up, but while installing the head bolts they could never catch the threads right. 3 snapped in the block while trying to remove them. Post inspection finds the threads were larger than the original pattern. A difference I had not noticed until too late. $14 hardware that could not match the original quality. Unfortunately this is the normal for these companies.
Well, if you happen to get it done by the 2nd weekend of August, and you road trip as far as Detroit, come to the Dream Cruise on Woodward ave. It is basically a giant rolling car show where everybody parties on a 8 lane road packed with thousands of classics, exotics, and modified cars from around the country.
Like your car channel, nice change from the China channel
If you guys ever come down to Tucson or somewhat nearby, I'd love to meet. I've watched your China stuff for years, and I've been an avid auto enthusiast my entire adult life.
I too hate bodywork. You have one asset in that after the Movie "Smokey and the Bandit" the "77- '78 became some of the more popular Trans Am's, should be plenty of parts available. Glad you set up a PayPal acct. For reasons I still don't understand I can't access my Patreon account.
... waiting patiently to see the next lemon they buy ...
Sad to see those cars sitting out in the elements. In the early 2000's a very small used import car place here in New England had a Maserati Merak in their lot like the one you saw. They'd actually been a Maserati dealer at one time a couple decades before that. This car was just sitting out for several years collecting dust, and for a least one year the tires were flat. Not good for business to let your stock get like that. I think the price got down to about $14,000.
February 9 1:42 PM CST I saw 2 commercials before the video started.
Once it's done (hopefully right) it will be worth it!
Got an '86 TA WS6 I'm working on. Like you the car needs work.
February 9 1:51 PM CST there were no commercials during nor after the video ended.
You really need the low spoilers in front of the rear tires to complete the package. It looks like its missing something, like its just a firebird and not a Trans Am.
My dream trans am is the 77 modell 🤩
A friend of mine bought a Pagoda top Mercedes. He gave it back to the shop that he bought it from for some work after 6 months of ownership. He wanted it for his upcoming wedding. Delays, phone calls not returned, continual excuses came to head when he called on the garage to find a big steel tool box resting on the boot lid. He called a tow truck and got the car out of there that afternoon, hoovering up the parts that were off the car and telling the owner he'd hear from his solicitor ( just to be able to get the car removed ). He then just ceased all contact with the garage, except to send them a photo of the car in the garage with the toolbox on the boot lid to hint that whatever bill was outstanding, they could whistle for it. They never followed up with him. And he didn't get to use the car for his wedding.
That’s the worst, I hate it when cars are held for ransom
Certified Gold!!!!!
Sorry I'm late, I was at lunch, but now I'm back at work🤣
0:41 🔥🔥🔥
I hear you saying the same thing I say myself about just buying a car already fixed up, but you enjoy working on the car, etc. Indeed, always 3-4 times longer than you thought and 3-4 times more money lol. BUT if you go into it KNOWING that, it's less painful. Perhaps. Good comments on here on the same subject. Just stop hating the process, you're not doing yourself a favor. Patience. You'll have it back soon and in your garage wrenching on it weekends. Something to look forward to.
Nice Winston your 78 trans am is coming along. But that's the fun of it fixing up and having fun doing knowing you did a big part of it yourself. Yes but you know it's also the paint and body work has been done right and your not buying a trans am with crappy macco paint job. If I it your favorite car is then you want it to look great and run great. I have a 2004 chevy silverado 1500 z71 extended cab truck paint two years ago and it took 4 months yours is old and takes more time. If fill your pain but that's it will be worth it in the budget end Winston just go to be pashent I learned the hard way.
You will be happier taking your time and end up with a better Firebird in the end. Mustache sunglasses and a cowboy hat and you will be set thumbs up stay awesome and have a great day.
4:57 but she's turning out so good.
Please do a Trans Am meetup sometime. I'll make the drive with my 77.
while its apart put a new heater blower in it....trust me they go out and you have to cut a hole in the fender when it does go bad
Is that Winston without a suit? Wow
Stay awesome.
There are Too many cars and too many dreams. Impossible to have just one dream car
Nice snowflake rims
Winston (stay awesome) and C- milk !
Really like your work as a team and individually.
I would like to offer a 1970 440 Chrysler big block from intake to oil pan and a gm 12 bolt rear that fits all muscle cars from late 60's to early 70's. I had a 67 GTO and a 69 Olds 442. Nothing like Old American Muscle.
The mechanical can be time consuming and expensive but rewarding.
That’s incredible! The dream running gear
are you offering to donate him an engine ?
@@masterofpuppets2004 an engine , no , a legend of early muscle, yes. A rear with no equal as well.
Always wanted to do a 1970 challenger convertible 440 6 pack. Plum Crazy with a white top and twin stripes. Plum and white custom interior.
The 1970 / 71 challenger is in fact my ultimate dream car, I can’t believe you’re serious about the engine! This could be the biggest and best project of my life and the channel! Please get a hold of us on business@advchina.net
Did they pre assemble the car with the new fenders on before they did the body work? Those could have perfect body work but when you assemble the car your gaps could be too tight or enormous. Usually you have to grind and take metal all after market stuff. The shop who needed up painted my 79 trans am am did this before paint. They assembled it and lined it up and then took it apart and did the body work and painted the car.
I am very pleased to know things are going well, that car really needs a make over , as is such a gorgeous car. Could you answer me if you though swapping the motor?
If CA laws would let me
@@WorthlessWhips Ah I see , that could be tricky. That is why you never spoke it on video. Thanks for the answer, for me is one of the prettiest car I seen, better than some lambo, or ferrari, in looks ofc. Will be rooting for you, mate, and the car .
Sweet!
On the topic of italian junk, keep an eye out for a bambina. Those are hilarious cars. I saw one once, nearly stood on it.
That carby heat pipe is faaarked
That was the fuel line! Lol
Car projects always take more time and money than anybody estimates! Its a labor of love, not a money making activity.
Go down to the thrift shop and start buying lots of old sheets for fender covers. You still have lots of work to do under the hood. The fire chicken will rise again.
I think c-milks dream car is an MR2 🤔 that would be cool 😎
Great video, but I really want to see the status of the V10.
ENDURAFLEX BRUH! :) lolz
Winston Smith from 1984 is what I think every time I hear your name. Sounds like they zinged you on that paint job. You should have done it yourself for like $250 in tools and $500 in paint and supplies, a bit more if you would have had to buy a welder
Restoring old cars Poor body shops is just supplemental work it is not their prime work because it’s done at a reduced labor rate.
Also there’s more problems with all cars with old things breaking rusted plastic is brittle.
Those kind of old bumpers need special additive in the primer and in the clearcoat otherwise when you hit something softly the paint will crack pop peel or spiderweb different kind of failures by not having flex additive added.
With Covid most body shops had to lay off some of their staff so they’re short staffed.
That means when the insurance work car rolls in from just having an accident it’s the highest paying job that will pay the bills so they have to pull the guys off of your cars and immediately jump on the insurance job get that finished and then get back to your car.
Due to finances your car is the lowest one on the totem pole just because time involved on a restore of an old car and the difference in money pay easier to work on new car that doesn’t have all broken crusty parts that are difficult to get a hold of sometimes
new paint but never made a engine cleaning and rust prevention....
Make my day