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| The Journey Ends - Ronald Finger's emotional last episode (Page 2/3) |
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Blacktree
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MAY 19, 08:41 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by theogre:
"the best on Youtube" ? The "series" has several to many things What Not To Do and shows a compete nube. Is just luck so far didn't hurt anyone like some other threads here by others "restoring" a car.
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Well, aren't you a little ray of sunshine?
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theogre
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MAY 20, 02:00 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by fishsticks:
The kid tells a good story. He's up front about this being his first major project. He makes a lot of mistakes, but he shows them rather than editing them out. The series was obviously never meant as a how-to, but there are certainly a lot of learning moments in it.
If you want to bag on the videos, cool I guess. He's welcome to come drink beers in my shop. |
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| quote | Originally posted by Blacktree:
Well, aren't you a little ray of sunshine?
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Be a fan all you want.
Meanwhile others watch some of that and do the same and have more problems or worse hurt, maybe kill, someone during a project or after on the highway.
And He's getting YT Ad Money, Merch Money and Patreon for making these videos...
Brake "rebuild" has major problems. Yes he got the tag but how does Texas inspect the car or even require inspection of old car? States w/ Brake Dyno Test likely would fail. While NY and others look for dead pads etc would pass (edit to add> ) but mean little when have hydro problems or "dead" rear piston(s). As you should know "Dead" rear pistons may work now then have brake failure or a fire.(end edit)
At lest he didn't drop the cradle by lifting the car by the trunk latch hardware.
I did get a laugh at rust out repair for battery that very bad for frame parts but still use same "battery tray" and Didn't replace AC hoses that leak now or soon is same vid.
Didn't use bushing press right so crush the CA's but blame the tool.
Did like how he fix the seat belt latch. Ghost wipe and SS screws was funny.
Something is still wrong w/ springs... Mix of lower and OE is a "band aid" at best. Likely have other problems causing this but didn't bother trying to fix.
Examples:
If has non gas struts and gas shocks then will cause problems like this. Or all gas but different brands etc. having different specs.
If strut are made or assemble wrong then could sit lower/higher then spec.
Now the lower springs can cause other problems for the front.[This message has been edited by theogre (edited 05-20-2021).]
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fishsticks
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MAY 21, 01:50 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by theogre:
Be a fan all you want.
Meanwhile others watch some of that and do the same and have more problems or worse hurt, maybe kill, someone during a project or after on the highway.
And He's getting YT Ad Money, Merch Money and Patreon for making these videos...
Brake "rebuild" has major problems. Yes he got the tag but how does Texas inspect the car or even require inspection of old car? States w/ Brake Dyno Test likely would fail. While NY and others look for dead pads etc would pass (edit to add> ) but mean little when have hydro problems or "dead" rear piston(s). As you should know "Dead" rear pistons may work now then have brake failure or a fire.(end edit)
At lest he didn't drop the cradle by lifting the car by the trunk latch hardware.
I did get a laugh at rust out repair for battery that very bad for frame parts but still use same "battery tray" and Didn't replace AC hoses that leak now or soon is same vid.
Didn't use bushing press right so crush the CA's but blame the tool.
Did like how he fix the seat belt latch. Ghost wipe and SS screws was funny.
Something is still wrong w/ springs... Mix of lower and OE is a "band aid" at best. Likely have other problems causing this but didn't bother trying to fix.
Examples:
If has non gas struts and gas shocks then will cause problems like this. Or all gas but different brands etc. having different specs.
If strut are made or assemble wrong then could sit lower/higher then spec.
Now the lower springs can cause other problems for the front.
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I look forward to watching YOUR monetized YT videos, which you spend weeks filming and editing for others' entertainment.
Tell us all about the brake rebuild problems. All I see is there was no mention of checking the bores for roundness/scoring. I've seal swapped dozens of calipers and never had an issue.
I have a crisp $20 bill that says the o-rings in the AC system dried out from lack of use and he'll be just fine with those lines.
It's pretty obvious his rear springs just sagged from age. Get the car on the road and put it on the list for round 2.
People wonder why these cars end up crushed and at the same time we've got gatekeepers like you over here. It's a wonder how any hot rodding ever got done through the decades.
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Wichita
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MAY 22, 11:21 PM
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I know it comes with the territory that there is always someone who is going to point out the minor flaws or personal issues they may have. But, in my humble opinion, Ronald did probably 90% or better by spec and then some. His videos have been more informative, how-to, reference source than anything on YouTube about restoring a Fiero and I would even challenge here on PFF or Orge's Cave.
Point out the minor things or the monetizing all you want, but his rebuild series is the best on YouTube hands down as is a treasure resource for those of us who love Fieros.
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fishsticks
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MAY 23, 01:32 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by Wichita:
I know it comes with the territory that there is always someone who is going to point out the minor flaws or personal issues they may have. But, in my humble opinion, Ronald did probably 90% or better by spec and then some. His videos have been more informative, how-to, reference source than anything on YouTube about restoring a Fiero and I would even challenge here on PFF or Orge's Cave.
Point out the minor things or the monetizing all you want, but his rebuild series is the best on YouTube hands down as is a treasure resource for those of us who love Fieros.
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Given his goals, he did a good job, especially as an admitted first timer.
Would I have done a few things differently? Yes.
Do I think the car is going to come apart on the highway? Nope. In fact I think it's probably in much better shape than a lot of cars out there right now.
Does he have a nice car to cruise around in now? Sure does.
Good on him for getting some interwebs money too.
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rafinger
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MAY 23, 09:47 PM
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Thanks for all the kind words, guys!
I've actually been a member on this forum for the past 12ish years. Mostly a lurker, but I posted some drawings waaay back when I was very young, back in 2014 when I got my 88 GT, and also back in late 2018 when I first started releasing videos in the series. After the series blew up, I basically just assumed that everyone already was going to see it pop up in their feed so I stopped posting here advertising it haha.
Again, thank you so very much for following along and enjoying what I do. Like I said in the video, it really does mean the world to me.
Ogre, I just wanted to say thank you for building out your cave over all these years. You have amassed and shared a wealth of information to so many people, including myself. So much so that you are one of the many reasons that contributed to me having the confidence needed in order to tackle a task as large as restoring a car for the first time. Mistakes are absolutely part of the process, but you helped me make a lot less than I otherwise would have. Thanks for all that you do.
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Mike in Sydney
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MAY 23, 11:58 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by rafinger:
Ogre, I just wanted to say thank you for building out your cave over all these years. You have amassed and shared a wealth of information to so many people, including myself. So much so that you are one of the many reasons that contributed to me having the confidence needed in order to tackle a task as large as restoring a car for the first time. Mistakes are absolutely part of the process, but you helped me make a lot less than I otherwise would have. Thanks for all that you do. |
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Great sentiments from a classy young fellow.
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sillyvain
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MAY 24, 03:34 AM
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Yes I saw his videos and they are awesome. I feel bad when he made a hole in his new headliner..
He is very talented..
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MAY 26, 02:35 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by rafinger:
Thanks for all the kind words, guys!
I've actually been a member on this forum for the past 12ish years. Mostly a lurker, but I posted some drawings waaay back when I was very young, back in 2014 when I got my 88 GT, and also back in late 2018 when I first started releasing videos in the series. After the series blew up, I basically just assumed that everyone already was going to see it pop up in their feed so I stopped posting here advertising it haha.
Again, thank you so very much for following along and enjoying what I do. Like I said in the video, it really does mean the world to me.
Ogre, I just wanted to say thank you for building out your cave over all these years. You have amassed and shared a wealth of information to so many people, including myself. So much so that you are one of the many reasons that contributed to me having the confidence needed in order to tackle a task as large as restoring a car for the first time. Mistakes are absolutely part of the process, but you helped me make a lot less than I otherwise would have. Thanks for all that you do. |
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Cool vids, thanks for making them. 
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RWDPLZ
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MAY 26, 04:53 PM
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Thoroughly enjoyed all of your videos, looking forward to more! Awesome job!
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