Pontiac Grand Prix TOW YARD Rescue! Will it Run after Years of Neglect?
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- Опубликовано: 26 ноя 2023
- After years of neglect this 1968 Pontiac Grand Prix is in need of a Rescue! Can we getting it fired back to life?! I hope you all enjoy this one! Thank you as always for the Love and Support! I hope everyone is having a great week!
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This car is from back when Pontiac really did “build excitement.” Do a full resto on this. Great car!
I love that you are saving the Pontiacs
Anyone else vote for a restoration on this Grand Prix? Love that grill man!
I like the “hockey stick” taillights as well.
Vote all you want, but HE has to provide the labor and money!
Probably one of the sexiest cars of the sixties. Coke-bottle side view, bucket seats, console,hidden headlights,Pontiac beak, skirts...
Wowzers, the boot (trunk) on that is almost as big as most of the cars here in the UK 🇬🇧
so nice to see Father and Son working together you cant imagine what that means to a pop
It took me a while to believe they were father and son, such a lovely, warm relationship going on there, just having good old fashioned fun, what's not to like?
Amen to that. And to the son. I lost my dad when i was 22 and he was 52. Far too young for a lovely man to go. I miss him every day and I am 76 now.
Seeing these two lads caring and sharing all this fun doing what they love to do is brilliant.
The Pontiac Grand Prix has a great looking design imo, and this one doesn't seem to even have a dent anywhere, super clean!
Let’s clean it up and get it driving. Definitely worth the save. Can’t wait for the finish of the big camper
Love how you two enjoy what you’re doing as a father and son! A pleasure to follow your channel!
I’ve had several Grand Prix’s. My favorite car. Miss my Pontiacs. Make it run.
Spray painting the water pump Pontiac blue. God bless you sir
I love the old Pontiacs, I love all of those old body styles the bigger the better 😎😎
Just for a reference. All Pontiac blocks are the same size. From the 326 to 455. You can check the side of the block and some have the engine size cast into them. Otherwise, you can check the code on the front flat one the passenger front of the block below the head. It should be a two letter code like YS or something. The heads have a code on the center ports. They should be Cast 62 for And air car with a 400 Cu engine if its the original one.
Thank you for pointing that out! It’s a bad habit I have, calling them Big Blocks 🤦♂️ This car being a 400, our Bonneville and Starchief being 389s. I just kind of think big block compared to everything else we mess with. Great info, I really appreciate it!
Having looked at the engine a bit better. I am guessing that you have a later Pontiac 400. The Brackets are around 1973 or so. The Carb is a Chevy one. Pontiac Q-jets for Pontiac are center fill not off to the side like Chevy used, The engine might smoke because the valve seals on the valves might have dried out and cracked. Its common on cars that have sat for years. You can replace them if your handy and have a Piece of rope and a valve spring compressor. The center console looked like it was mounted wrong. But. You will have to lift the car with someone in it and have them shift the shifter and watch the Trans mount for the shifter and the bracket. It might be mounted backwards. If your lucky the Grand Prix has Disk brakes (it was and option as were the famous 8 lug aluminum drum wheels) If you need any more information I am a moderator for one of the biggest Pontiac forums. Built many many cars over the years.
@@1gatomon Good eye! Yeap it’s a ‘72 date code. A bit of a bummer over the original ‘68 but someone atleast took the time to install the 4 barrel intake. I still need to dig into the trans some more and hopefully we can get it figured out 🙂 I really appreciate that! I will let you know what we run into and keep you in mind. We’re hunting a reasonable and decent front valance currently.
@@1gatomon first thing I noticed was engine being painted wrong color. Those were prone to stripping the nylon timing gear
I'm taking a shot that the engine being painted Chevy red gives it a chance at being rebuilt. If the timing chain is original it will show up later when the timing light will not be steady when giving it a tune up. Its not hard to pull the timing cover and replace it with a nice double roller set. The big Pontiac have such a huge engine bay. @@michaelcoonce6694
My first car was a 1976 Pontiac Catalina, with a 400 in it. The exhaust was so quiet on that thing, I could start it in the early mornings , on them cold mornings, to let it warm up, and, sometimes, when I came back outside, to leave, I could almost forget it was running, because it was as so stinking quiet and smooth.
👍👏👏👏👏РОССИЯ СМОТРИТ ! ВЫ КРУТЫЕ !!! ВАШ ПАПА ОГОНЬ МУЖИК !!!👍👍👍👍👍👍👏 КЛАССНОЕ ВИДЕО !!!
You know it's safe to just go ahead and hit like long before finishing the video lol.
I haven’t regretted a like right off the bat yet!
I already had the spark plugs pulled, even before I hit the like button.
Thank you! I do hope you enjoy it ☺️
@@BudgetBuildz I always do!
@@BudgetBuildzI LOVE IT....BOUT TIME....NEXT ....A NEW SHOP AND A FAIRLANE GALAXY SKYLINER 500 TAVARISH STYLE PROJECT CAR
Michael I am absolutely blown away by that classic car I’m jealous I can’t wait to see you get it driving again
I love these cars. They just have an awesome look to them. This one could be really cool if you put a little time into it. It seems to be in really good overall condition, considering that it has been sitting for years.
I just cant figure why you only have 256,000 subscribers. This is one of my favorite will it run channels.
My quess from a good look of the power plaint that is powered with a 428 big block. Good luck with this rare classic Pontiac.
That is an awesome old Pontiac! Can't wait for the restoration
Very cool car, you don’t see many of those pontiacs around anymore and that one actually looks to be in pretty decent shape. Can’t wait to see what’s up with that transmission, may be the reason she was parked.
Beautiful Pontiac. She definitely deserves the love you are giving her.
Man, I love that old Falcon wagon over there, in the background!!
When are you dropping another video?
Looking forward to the clean up on this one.
And we, your viewers and subscribers appreciate your efforts with getting these forgotten gems to run and live again, thank you Michael and dad 👍🙂
She is definitely a runner, possibly a 428? I had a 66 Bonneville, 428, and she was a boat that would float.
Would love to see you continue to refine this car and get her on the road.
Might be a cool car to restore and give it to your son to drive to high school, he would be the star attraction.
421. 428 came out in 67.
That’s a really cool grand prix, definitely worth restoring or fixing up. It’s sad it was abandoned for so long, they’re really cool cruisers and very overlooked.
Love your show and your work with your Dad? You two make a GREAT TEAM however WHERE HAVE YOU'LL BEEN in these past weeks? Miss you guys n Best of Luck!
Nice That Pontiac deserves to be back on the road!
🗿my neighbor had a 66 2+2, 4spd car that sparked my interest eary on. Glad you are the one putting this one back on the road. Thanks for sharing 👍💯
31:46 love it, absolutely love it. great kid.
This would make a nice daily driver all fixed up
Good to see you and your dad working together.
I was a Pontiac guy. Had a 68 LeMans and a 70 GTO judge.. miss them...pex
Thanks for taking time to show your son! That is what life is all about! I also admire your channel for being versatile for your choices of vintage cars to getting operating once more!! A++++++
I used to own a 68 Grand Prix back in the early 80's. I unfortunately had to sell it as it had a radiator leak and I ended up burning up the motor because my GP didn't have gauges. All it had were idiot lights and by the time my overheat light came on it was too late. I melted 2 pistons and 4 valves on one side of the motor. I always loved the look of the 68. It had the retractable headlights and the "L" shaped tail lights in the rear bumper. Great body lines too! My GP had the 400 small block in it though. Not the big block. I'd love to get another one but those things cost a fortune to find a decent one. Good find sir!!!!!
There's no "big block" or "small block" Pontiac. From 326 to 455, they all share the same external dimensions. Not sure about the '50s 267 or the lame ass 80s 301, though.
love this rescue please finish her interesting body style for the Grand Prix
I'm a huge fan of Pontiacs from the 60s. Nice video.
First car you've had that has an intact exhaust! Nice save, I love these style of Grand Prixes
I'm in love with that Falcon wagon......
Thanks for prepping the engine properly prior to start up I can't stand when someone says let's throw gas in the carb and see how it runs. Great job!
Определять состояние моторного масла на вкус-это сверхспособность!)))Как всегда отличное видео, посмотрел с удовольствием.
My uncle had a 72. Bought it new. I love the body style. I can’t believe someone left that sweetheart to rot. I’m glad y'all saved her.
Looks like it had a Maaco Special paint job. Apart from that looks solid and complete and has all the trim. Being out of manufacture for some time Pontiacs are now more rare and desirable. I agree the steering wheel looks great.
I'm new to this channel,,....but got to say,,,I need too high five u guys, more then five times,,,u guy r awesome ,,,that ride is SUPER COOL,,,,,, from El Paso Texas,,,,,,,
That kid is living in heaven!
Another great find! Bring her back and have fun!! Onward!
I love old Pontiacs especially the grand prix's. 69 grand prix is my dream car. That old grand prix is really a sharp looking car and it will be awesome if you can get it to run and drive again.
I love it! My first car was a 68 Grand Prix! Brings back memories.
just two minutes in and I'm already on board. this is gonna be a good one. structurally it looks solid. love the car
She’s definitely a runner…I can tell your dad loves this car!
I enjoy watching you give these old cars a second chance. If this car could talk imagine the stories it could tell?
That's an awesome car. Pontiac made some great looking cars. You DEFINITELY need to get rid of those rear wheel skirts and open up the rear wheels. Look forward to future videos.
I ordered a 76 LJ from the dealer back in the day. Most comfortable ride around. Drove it for 17 years till rust got the better of it. Wide track Pontiac
Great looking car and in good condition well worth restoring.
Love those old Pontiac's
Man, that car is freakin' cool. I love the hidden headlights and the fender skirts. Let me know if you ever want to sell her
I use to have one just like that and it was same color with black interior and it had a 428 with a turbo 400 trans. The car was fast and it was nice. If you ever watch the movie Goodfellas the car Ray was driving with the guy in the trunk was a 1968 Pontiac GP
Myrtle Beach the hoodie I live 64 miles from that beach man nice Pontiac
Thank you for saving the old Pontiac ! I had a 1967 those cars had so much character !
I was telling my sister today why it is your channel that I'm always looking forward to.
Your ability to take a long abandoned and buried vehicle from some scrap yard or elsewhere and once you have it in your yard (versus a well appointed shop)* you and your father take what seems to be a ugly duckling to a life it had left long ago in a state of suspended animation just waiting for a rebirthing so to speak.
The entire video is well edited and the story told along the way has grown to be better each time over the many uploads. You two are humble but way deserving of much in the way of engine revival accolades most duely deserved.
*such as VGG or JYDigs, and more in line with another favorite of mine but so polar opposite from yours is Dal'un at PBG.
Gotta admit, I teared up just a little when I saw that water pump being sprayed Pontiac blue. And the fender skirts are magnificent.
Budget Buildz father and son great job , on getting this classic Pontiac up and running again , can't wait Until you guys get her transmission , Figured out so she can be on the road again, and possible a light Restore because she deserves it 🇺🇸🇺🇸💪💪🙏🙏🙏🙏
That one there looks like a nice rescue body wise looks good with a good clean it will look great 👍 looking forward for the next video
Fun video to watch, always enjoy them. You and Dad should swing by whatever airport that seems to be close by. Maybe do a video on this big radials I keep hearing overhead. 😂
THAT, got some style. Love the front and rear...
Nice resurrection on the old girl. I drove Pontiacs for years, my last a '76 Golden Anniversary GP with T-tops. I'd love to find one of these and do the same thing. Really look forward to your videos.
That car is worth saving ! Great body styling 👌
I love the 68 GP...last B body full size GP. Such a massive presence, so much style. Nice example...a/c, buckets and floor shift, tilt. FYI Pontiac did not have small and big blocks, like chevys...same block structure...someone converted this one to HEI
You guys always seem to get these old cars running. Good job as always. Kerry
What a privilege to be able to work on a car like that... greetings from Monterrey Mexico.
Looks like it'll clean up pretty nice, too - 👍
My dad had a blue one when I was a kid. I loved that car.
16:30 the look! 😂 perfect.
Another great video! Please, please take that tint off of those windows!! I know we have bigger fish to fry but ASAP!!
It’s going to look great cleaned up!
I high five my son all the time when we work on cars or other stuff, carry on!
Nice find good job bringing her back to life
Its a old beast but you and your dad will revive it brilliant job
Nice car, one of my buddies had a 71 Grand Prix in High School. I'd clean that thing up, Fic what needs fixing and drive the wheels off of it.
Don’t know, but it kinda looks like you didn’t plug the harness back into the alternator. Maybe that’s why it wasn’t charging?
Cool video! Love watching you guys .
I was just going to write a comment about that. Should be a connector laying there that's not plugged in for the relay.
Only needs drive, you never wanna go backwards anyway.👍🇨🇦
What a cool car. Can’t wait to see this one go through the stages.
What a cool car. My grandfather worked for GM/Fisher Body for 43 years. That GM period from 1963-70 was a great era for all of GM. Seeing you work on that Grand Prix really “hit home” with me and my son. Is that engine a 389, 400, 421 or a 428? We really enjoy all of your reclamation projects and builds. Thanks for sharing through your RUclips channel. We’re looking forward to more videos on that Pontiac Grand Prix . . . a lot.
Agreed, I can't get used to old gas smell 🤢
Great car. Looking forward to seeing it running and cleaned up.
I love y’all’s videos. That engine would go perfect in the Firebird. The transmission that’s in the Firebirds bell housing should bolt right up and that engine would complement that car. And hold on to your hats.
Nice job getting that Pontiac running. The engine is sounding nice. I had a '68 Catalina with the 400 back in the day & it was a really fine automobile. Keep an eye on the timing chain. They tend to snap around 100k. Mine did. Good luck with her & looking forward to seeing more.
Love you guys and your videos. I still wish your dad was more talkative but it's all good. You guys are awesome
I really like your approach/style of reviving long forgotten automobiles.
Bringing them home versus attempting to drive them home.
Your methodical break down of the engine's systems in order to diagnose the reason a vehicle was abandoned is always superlative and compelling in my humble opinion.
I watch just a few of these resue channels and it is yours along with a select few that are No Nonsense Know How tutorials that pique my mechanical enthusiasm.
That thing is gorgeous What a score.
Made my day you guys have another runner project.
These V8 engines sound terrific!!
You're not old enough yet to have that elbow torque click. Love the channel.
Great save. Way cool, under rated car. Can’t wait for the next installment on this one.
Love to see that old '68 GP back on the road. Best to all your family and a great holiday season and New Year!!!
What. Unique Save & Rescue, Great Save Gentleman.. Hope You Both& Families Had. Wonderful Thanksgiving, Can’t Wait To See What’s Next, God Bless Guys, Be Well!!
That's one awesome Grand Prix. You guys do some great work I can't wait to see what's coming next for the Pontiac. 👍✌️🇺🇲
Yes more more more on this car!👍👍👍 It needs one of your famous beatifications!😆
Love the Pontiac blue someone used the chevy orange