1972 Pontiac LEMANS IS BACK! My High School Car REVIVAL

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Жыл бұрын

‪@BuffsGarage‬ and ‪@IrishOutlawGarage‬ help me put my High School car, a 1972 Pontiac Lemans, back on the road by swapping in a new TH400 automatic transmission plucked from the Holey Goat. We also install a new carb, and then we see what the 455-inch Pontiac V8 is made of!
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@1980bwc Жыл бұрын

What a freakin unit! A fella can never go wrong with any 68-72 GM A-Body. This car was the end of the greatest era of automotive styling.

@CJColvin Жыл бұрын

Couldn't agree more brother

@bennyhelgeson401 Жыл бұрын

My first car (55 Chevy) was stolen in 1969 just to take wheels and tires. It then was transformed into stock car and life on high note.

@Robrt32 Жыл бұрын

My first ride was a 67 C10, my first actual car was a 2 door 73 cutlass supreme with the 350 rocket. I would give both nerts for either one back.

@genenoud9048 Жыл бұрын

My 1 st car was a peddle car

@GeminiWoods Жыл бұрын

Mine was a 1978 Dodge Power Wagon. Second was a 92 Bronco. I put waaaaay too much money into both of them lol.

@Robrt32 Жыл бұрын

@@genenoud9048 I grew up to poor for luxury items like that, lol. I didn’t even know what a peddle car was until I was grown.

@hallbluedog7439 Жыл бұрын

It's a cool old car . You're right about seeing it going down the road , it's just a cool car to anyone that sees it . Really that's what it is. Would love to see it on the channel again.

@roadwarrior8213 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely revisit this car. I love all the other rusty boogers on this channel, but this is definitely a special car not only to you, but to us the audience. Very few of us get the chance to rebuild those special cars in our lives, so It seems worth it to me

@yelpihs_newo7292 Жыл бұрын

Dalton is one of the only youtubers I see that actually drive his car how they were made to be driven. Just pushing her down a backroad 🙌🙌

@BuffsGarage Жыл бұрын

Well that was a fun day!! Glad to see the Golden Knight back on the road!

@rajcam80 Жыл бұрын

One day hope to have my GT-37 back on the road with it's junkyard 6.2L L92 and 4L80E!

@bruwin Жыл бұрын

You got a steal on that Edelbrock. That engine sounds like it really loves it. I really want to see more content with this car. Clean up the rest of the frame, fix the suspension, and maybe take it out on the drag strip to see how she goes.

@COOPERS_COACH_WORKS Жыл бұрын

I've been waiting to see the car on your channel since you first introduced it, way back when you had like three thousand subs! You described it as the car you would drive to the Gates of Hell in!

@PoleBarnGarage Жыл бұрын

Still would!

@ni_wink84 Жыл бұрын

Best part watching dalton giggle like a teenager that’s out hot rodding his dads car lol! Me personally I think that car is amazing and would love to see more work on it!

@marzed Жыл бұрын

Glad you kept your first car, wish I kept mine!

@PoleBarnGarage Жыл бұрын

3rd car lol

@marzed Жыл бұрын

@@PoleBarnGarage First good car? Ha ha…

@blodhemn413 Жыл бұрын

She's a beauty. I'm in for seeing that suspension work. Great stuff.

@travisdrum6760 Жыл бұрын

Definitely wanna see you work on this more on the channel!!

@PoleBarnGarage Жыл бұрын

Can do!

@clevelandmaker386 Жыл бұрын

@@PoleBarnGarage I remember my high school car...I was working on getting a 59 New Yorker...1500...... UNTIL I ALMOST HAD TO RESIST BREAKING THE NECK OF THE ASST MANAGERS LESBIAN DAUGHTER... sooooooo..... I had to decide First degree murder or Golden Lion 413? Decisions Decisions

@thomasarussellsr Жыл бұрын

@@PoleBarnGarage hey, any more garage mechanics on this thing and you'll have to grow a Joe Dirt mullet.😜😛😂😂😂

@TheUkeloser Жыл бұрын

I've seen this car in the background of several videos now. Good to see it get some attention on the channel. Looks like a ton of fun!

@libertysgarage8411 Жыл бұрын

Cool vid Dalton! I couldn't agree more about Not obsessing over perfection. I went that route on a 67 Fairlane and it was nothing but stress and $$ out the door. Never again.

@tcanthony2 Жыл бұрын

You can really tell how much you like that car. Cant wait to see more.

@desmondmayhew6466 Жыл бұрын

Absalutely .. smile on his face made me smile too and his face after leaving rubber and Smoked out a small city .. hahaaa priceless Daltons a great laugh along with his bodge/type repairs but shit gets done... well said buddy

@jerryb1234 Жыл бұрын

Yeah, you can tell by the amount of pride he takes in his work, or the way he's constantly laughing about the jankyness of it, it really shows! 🙄👍

@tonyt8805 Жыл бұрын

Things are really looking up for Dalton! 😉 The first week ever he wasn't being stressed trying to save "The Shop" 🎊 😂 😎 😂 🎊 👏🏾 👏🏾 👏🏾 👏🏾 👏🏾

@COOPERS_COACH_WORKS Жыл бұрын

Great video, love the car! Let's see that suspension work. Always good to see Buff and Jay helping around the old pole barn! Resident transmission mechanics!

@rollerdragon Жыл бұрын

i swear, just when i think i seen it all, YOU come along and remind me of the stupid shit i did as a kid with a disco nova... thank you... love this .. i'd love to see another 'craigslist shenanigan's'!

@yateshall5707 Жыл бұрын

Please show more of this car! It's gorgeous and sounds amazing!

@Mustangfan9401 Жыл бұрын

Just like the Grand Prix video took me down memory lane, this one does as well. My brother had a 72 Lemans when i was a kid. It was painted "Goddess Gold" and had gold wheels to match. 350/TH 350. It was his pride and joy. Got ass packed by an inattentive driver doing 55mph in an Astro van. Didn't even tap the brakes i remembered hearing. Car sat with the trunk folded into the rear passenger area for years with my brother claiming one day he would revive it. Life got in the way though, he moved on, and the car eventually got parted out and scrapped. Sad end. Your Lemans looks and sounds badass. Enjoy many more years and miles with it!

@mattbrown5511 Жыл бұрын

What a beautiful machine you have there. There is nothing like the sound of a true big block making the tires scream.

@BIGchrisJbitch84 Жыл бұрын

That's awesome ya got her back on the road where she belongs!! I hope to see more of the GTO and the black step side!!!!

@mrhubada Жыл бұрын

Dalton, that has got some snap to it! Yes, please do the other stuff on camera. Love yours and JD's work!

@rajcam80 Жыл бұрын

Bad ass !!!! You think that is in bad shape? My 71 GT-37 has no cowl panel, toe boards, floors,trunk floor,quarter panels. Lol... hence the replacement shell I got last yr. Man I really need to get my car back on the road, as you said it is a car just drive it! Congrats!!!!

@bryanheitz9023 Жыл бұрын

Nice ride! Definitely want to see more of this one.

@RoanokeGaming Жыл бұрын

Definitely show us repairing the car 👌

@PoleBarnGarage Жыл бұрын

Can do

@terrallputnam7979 Жыл бұрын

I would say this car is worth welding in the floor panels, restoring the frame with steel pieces, and make it solid. It just looks so sweet!!!

@chrisgardner1431 11 ай бұрын

Nothing like getting “The One” back on the road and reliving the moments all over again

@bigdaddy741098 Жыл бұрын

It's always good to see someone work on a project that puts a huge smile on their face so I definitely want to see more of this one.

@troykruse5161 Жыл бұрын

Good job grandma and grandpa 👍🏻. Love this channel

@PrinceWesterburg Жыл бұрын

Its so good to see you not freezing and things going well! I'm 25 years older than you and goin on 20 - never get old, its over rated!

@davkilldav211 Жыл бұрын

I definitely want to see more of that car! Glad you're enjoying it!!! Upgrades!!!!!

@wingdwolf56 Жыл бұрын

You know on video, that car is damn near perfect. Also on video, that adult beverage is dated long before any boycott, so it’s gotta get used!

@PoleBarnGarage Жыл бұрын

Wrong beer lol

@alanparker3624 Жыл бұрын

@@PoleBarnGarage he must be thinkin of Bud Tranny, or is it Tranny Light? I can't remember either.

@cclifton2579 Жыл бұрын

Looking forward to more episodes on your Lemans!

@ChristianGrigioni-xx4bn Жыл бұрын

Dalton you are lucky to have priceless friends and a wonderful son JD is a blessing

@Kens64chevelle Жыл бұрын

I have a 72 Lemans Sport I've had for 30 years sitting in the garage. Would love to see you continue your build. Maybe it will inspire me to get mine back on the road. Sweet to see you rodding it around like a 16-year-old, lol, and enjoying it so much.

@RaymoreRepair Жыл бұрын

Nice car! Would like to see everything you plan on doing to this sweet ride. Keep the videos coming.

@dwaynecoomber6610 Жыл бұрын

Glad to see your Lemans up n running again .. love seen the joy it brings you.

@jamesmcdonald5868 Жыл бұрын

Yes Mr. Dalton, we do want to see her gone through for the good of content! I always loved the Goat and Le Man's hood tach!

@bigchevy350boy Жыл бұрын

Woah! That rig is a beast! I bet it's a blast to drive! I'd love to see her brought back to fightin shape! All the suspension work ect. Let's get it!! Glad you got to enjoy cruising in it! 😎 Thanks for sharing

@jayman4095 Жыл бұрын

I's good to see someones high school car make a comeback, I am currently on the home stretch after 3 months of work getting my high School car back on the road, a 89 Prelude Si that's been off the road for about 10 years all it needs now is tires, alignment, and registration👌

@TeamGambleBMX Жыл бұрын

Yes definitely share the upcoming refresh works on the LeMans. That car is a beauty

@wynettepatton6650 2 ай бұрын

I love how Dalton always works under the car with it lifted off the ground the bare minimum 👌 Still the king of self tapping screws!

@davidwellman7080 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful car!!

@apachebill 6 ай бұрын

Graduated in 1985. I bought a 1972 Daytona Yellow Lemans like that one in 1982 when I was 15. It was totaled in 1992. Its driveline lives though. It’s in my 70 Lemans now! Love that yellow Lemans! Mine went undefeated street racing for 10 years. #GloryDays 😂

@jaystax8370 Жыл бұрын

Very very cool! Yes... definitely want to see more on this one. Love the color too!

@fireslayerdad Жыл бұрын

Love seeing the happiness that car brings you. Looks like a really fun unit!

@WingmanJohnny Жыл бұрын

Got a fantastic looking car fixed and running. Doing a great job. Keep up the good work

@shadetreemechanicracing22 Жыл бұрын

I miss my 72 Lemans Spork.

@aaronaikman7141 Жыл бұрын

Please show us any work you do on this beautiful car it's so nice to see someone else that has put new steel floor boards in with sheet metal screws I just redid my 1974 Caprice Classic Convertible floorboards that way and it turned out beautiful especially after you cover it with new carpeting lol

@PoleBarnGarage Жыл бұрын

Hell yeah lol

@jerrysgardentractorsengine2243 5 ай бұрын

It’s always cool to see somebody who still has their car from high school. My first car was my late grandfathers 76 Chevy Nova with the 250 and no AC. Haven’t driven it daily in a few years, but I still have it

@Snocone333 Жыл бұрын

watching you work on this is awesome. I got a 78 datsun in highschool for cheap cause it was similarly shit and ive dolled it up over the last 13 or so years with ever nicer parts, i know the feeling of getting to drive it again after breaking it all too well.

@tonynapoli2733 Жыл бұрын

Awesome job I bet it was nice to have Jay and Buff help plus JD glad to see you driving it! I always wondered about the shacker hood now we know !

@Adam88Mike Жыл бұрын

More great content! Always proving you don't need to be rich to own a good driving classic🤘🇺🇲

@Blowinshiddup Жыл бұрын

My coworker back in the 90s had a 72, it was a bit of a beeater. I had to get a ride to work with him one day, he said "just sit on the hood and enjoy the show, I'll be out in a bit"... What? Anyway, I happened to glance across the back yard, his neighbour comes to the window and flips up the blind- and she is buck nekkid. DAAAAAAMN. Waves, yes she waves, and goes about brushing her hair. I carpooled with him for the rest of the summer.

@dankreoger611 Жыл бұрын

Had a 71 Pontiac Bonneville with a 455 back in 75-76. Loved that old boat.

@markward-jx6fb Жыл бұрын

That was way cool. My ‘71 was 10 years old and still fresh. I’m brought back to how that car ran like yours; torque all over the range and a nice healthy bark in second gear. Good stuff. Now I know you’re a Pontiac guy, so see if you can get a ‘69-72 Grand Prix. The quintessential personal luxury channel

@d22matt Жыл бұрын

Absolutely need to see more

@davidcolesr.8628 Жыл бұрын

Hi Grandma & Grandpa, Thank You Kindly for the Mortar Pan

@SweatyFatGuy Жыл бұрын

Thats not rust... I know rust, that is mild natural weight saving. You're almost to 100k, soon you will be able to build a larger pole barn and get a lift, then you can stand under cars while pulling junk transmissions for content.. :)

@PoleBarnGarage Жыл бұрын

Nah I'll stick with my shithole

@alanparker3624 Жыл бұрын

@@PoleBarnGarage yeah, and thanks for not trying to be a pro youtuber! We want to see your vids not sponsor ads! So far your vids are perfect youtube vids, please don't try to "make pro content".

@iamthetarget52 Жыл бұрын

25: 36 Giggle Giggle ... over 50 and this still makes me happy.

@jakebullet8990 Жыл бұрын

Alright!! Back in the Pontiacs again. I put the 750 on one of my Tempests with the 326. Really made that engine come alive.

@jomabug76 9 ай бұрын

love the old pontiacs, i have owned a 1968 pontiac lemans convertable 400 v8,,1969 pontiac tempest with a 400,,1972 pontiac lemans 350 v8,, 1970 pontiac gto 400, and soon im getting another one either a 1970 lemans or 72 lemans or maybe this 71 lemans t37

@apj341 Жыл бұрын

My parents had a '72 Bonneville hardtop 2-door with a 455 engine. Drank down premium gas like a dehydrated drunk. Smooth riding tank! Good times 😊

@bigchevy350boy Жыл бұрын

Yesssss!! Pumped for this! 🤘 I've been working on my old k10 from high school!

@PoleBarnGarage Жыл бұрын

Awesome!

@jeffsr8300 Жыл бұрын

That's exactly what I was saying I loved about my GTO anything less than 35 and it would just eat tire's. Heck yeah more Lemans.👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸

@BlueXonar Жыл бұрын

I'm just sitting here laughing about the fact that I thought you had some really sorted nice and shiny cars in your fleet, but then you were like "don't worry now, it may be shiny but look under here!" and its a disaster. I love it. 🤣 No offense meant, its a super cool car, and really cool that you've had it since you were basically a kid.

@kennethsonier1766 Жыл бұрын

It was great to see you guys working together to replace your transmission 👍 the Lemans certainly seems to boogie down the road pretty well😀 I would like to see some suspension work. Keep up the great work and the great videos 👍✌️🇺🇲

@joegerhard1358 Жыл бұрын

Not a bad lemans you got there. My dad had a Lemans with a gto nose on it when I was younger. Think it had a 400, he didnt have it long he sold it. The dude made it a dirt track race car. I still have my first car, 86 Buick regal had for 22 years. Just got a 350 rocket 🚀 from a 69 cutlass to drop in.

@BlackSolstice07 Жыл бұрын

Dalton, great, great, great video!!! We just saw the teenager come out in you! You were in 7th heaven.

@itsdinger Жыл бұрын

Brilliant video Dalton, I enjoy Irish outlaw garage as well discovered him through your channel. Lots of support from Northern Ireland.

@timtimtimmay4654 Жыл бұрын

The best cars are beaters that pass as non beaters. I ended up with a mortar pan from Harbor Freight after seeing an ad in their weekly while needing a pan to control a roof leak. Man has it come in handy ever since.

@travisjohnson5747 Жыл бұрын

72' lemans...my longest commitment to a car. Had one for 9 years. And my front frame was rusting too👌

@grizzsgarage8360 Жыл бұрын

Good to see the old girl back on the road.

@bobbyholden5389 Жыл бұрын

I know the feeling man that car is not just a car to u its ur best friend who has felt all ur pain over the years and been there with alot of smiles to that "car" is part of the family

@justincrocker6098 Жыл бұрын

The AC/Heater control does have a vacuum switch connecting to it that opens/closes the vents. Any of those lines could be cracked, or the connection points may be leaking, or the selector switch is leaking. A quick fix assuming you don't care about the vents is to plug off the vacuum line going from the engine to AC/Heat controller.

@brandonf1507 Жыл бұрын

Don't care what you say the Trans-Le Mans looks cool. Good on you for keeping it. I still have my first car as well.

@CJColvin Жыл бұрын

That 72 Lemans sure looks beautiful brother.

@RedWhiteAndBlueVideo Жыл бұрын

Pure Fun! I like when you said: " I'm going to get arrested"!

@charlesatwell6658 Жыл бұрын

That car deserves a new aftermarket frame, they are available from several companies. Keep up the videos,. I look forward to them!

@PoleBarnGarage Жыл бұрын

Yeah let me just drop 10 grand on a frame 😂 I'd rather be driving it

@tomrepici9608 Жыл бұрын

That is a sweet ride. Sounds amazing. Pontiac builds excitement; PBG just makes it much more enjoyable. Definitely show more of the progress on this beast!

@mikecsokuly3122 Жыл бұрын

That’s a scammer

@shoutingatclouds1050 Жыл бұрын

You are one of the last "rescue-n- rebuild" youtube mechanics that doesn't drive a Tesla off camera. Your to modest to flaunt it like that, thats cool.

@billsocha1058 Жыл бұрын

I love the LeMans and hope to see more of it!

@gabebothers9937 Жыл бұрын

Would love to see more of that rig, she sounds great. "Just drive it" ....perfect

@bradleysmith2021 Жыл бұрын

I had a 72 LeMans Endura, with the GTO front bumper (which was mangled). Loved that car. Same color.

@Bairleafarm Жыл бұрын

88 jeep wagoner was my first car. The big wood grained type. I wish I still had you. You're lucky to have your high school car.

@danielweith1075 5 ай бұрын

It is great you have not lost touch with your inner child. There is no better feeling than being pushed back in your seat,

@lordjiraiya2068 Жыл бұрын

As a fella who admittedly might just love his own car a little (or lot more) than he should, I'm begging you to keep that old girl healthy and strong! Same with that old 70s Gran Marquis! I myself own a 1985 Mercury Grand Marquis with a 302 ci/5.0 liter and drive her anytime the opportunity presents itself. I love Francine dearly and she's the one car i would never willingly part with. I love watching this channel as well as vgg and jyd both. But i would love to see you one day out on the road, you in one of your classics and me in my baby. I think we could easily make good friends with the kind of sense of humor we seemingly share. May you all find happiness and peace in life, even when you walk through both the fires and waters of life!

@Razor6On3 Жыл бұрын

I had a le Mans when I was a senior in high school. It got 7 miles to the gallon and 5 bucks worth of gas but it got me to school.......... FAST!!! 👍😁

@pntbll4me Жыл бұрын

Love that LeMans content! I miss the 70 LeMans Sport Convertable my Dad had when I was a teenager. I had some good and bad memories in that thing!

@jester-gq9jq Жыл бұрын

I'm having flashbacks of my late high school days and slightly after. Mid to late '80s. Been there done that lots of beer lots of good friends and a buttload of sarcasm. Love the videos love your style keep them coming them coming.

@sourshoes6768 Жыл бұрын

Oh yeah, we’d watch more with the ole Pontiac! Fixin, road tripping, whatever…

@PoleBarnGarage Жыл бұрын

I would love to find a road course to put it on

@ethandoanemusic6420 Жыл бұрын

Pontiac made a really nice engine. I've got a Pontiac 400 bored .060 over mated to a TH400 in my 1989 Chevy Caprice wagon. It really woke it up! I'd watch more content of this car for sure.

@richhaytonNZ Жыл бұрын

Great video, good to see the team work :)

@ivanlagace7395 Жыл бұрын

Hell Yeah, I would like to see more of the Lemans! The smile on your face,says how much you love and enjoy this car. "Im going to get arrested" Lol

@jeffrobodine8579 Жыл бұрын

I spray rusty underpinnings with free used transmission fluid. Strain it while you funnel it into a spray bottle then douse it down. Let it soak in as long as you want and wire brush the rust off. Clean and condition all in one step with a free used waste product.

@wdjones4735 Жыл бұрын

That is one amazing car!!!! I’m glad you kept it for so many years👍🏻 Rooomy Zooooom Zooooom!!!!

@creekmiata Жыл бұрын

I bought an identical GT in 1978 for $1400. 350 Pontiac, 3 speed on the floor. I drove it 10 years and three clutches. The one car I miss.

@erikbratt684 Жыл бұрын

My first car was also an Anaconda Gold '72 LeMans! Of the luxury LeMans flavor. 350 2bbl. White seats. Got it at 15 too. Put an edelbrock 4bbl on it, a shift kit, and recurved the distributor. Sold it to buy an 04 tahoe. But i already had my '06 GTO at that point. Since then my uncle bought a perfect 72 GTO in your color combo. Your shaker hood and tach are awesome. I never could decide what cool stuff i could do with the LeMans front clip other than do an endura nose swap. Plan to drive my uncles 72 to my 20 year HS reunion next year!

@Hiei2k7 Жыл бұрын

My dad had a Buick Electra Limited with a 455 in it, and one time he was taking my brother back home from the Dr's office, had the cruise set at 105. When he hit the end of Lanark on the highway, he pressed Resume on the cruise. It remembered the cruise even after power cycles. 35 to 105 in 5 seconds. Sounded a lot like this. Hopefully the vacuum line for the heater core/control set isn't too far buried to reach. Since you seem to venture into Iowa more often than not these days, see if you can find some QA1s that fit the LeMans. P.S. I think we found the reason your trans pan was full of clutch material. It's back there where the smoke was left through that stoplight.