I have always loved the big body Pontiacs, great lines ! And the Keystones don't hurt it at all.
@joelmurphy79802 күн бұрын
Fwiw.....the fins on a '59 Pontiac make excellent bottle rocket launchers. I extensively tested this capability some 50 years ago. The driver lines up the target with the fender mounted optic device, the gunner in the back seat fires the rockets. This was of course back when one could still purchase decent ordinance by the gross. {144 count packages of bottle rockets that didn't suck}
@lancepayne40353 күн бұрын
Use a slide hammer for the water pump
@GilbertLakes-mj6wg3 күн бұрын
6X heads has hardened valve seats best to keep the valves from shrinking up into the head
@Profabdesigns4 күн бұрын
From the looks of the dash gages, “WEAR YOUR SEAT BELTS KIDS!!”
@designsinorbit4 күн бұрын
I don't understand wanting to lower compression. So the 4x heads have higher compression? I have a 400 with later 4x heads.
@dougal.thepainter.18645 күн бұрын
When ya pulling a motor with trans on it put a tie down at the back so you can lift the trans up..
@aaronsg715 күн бұрын
Geez that impact! Looks like someone drove 100+ mph into a telephone pole, no, actually something steel like a guard rail
@peterhodges66845 күн бұрын
Love the taillights on the 60' very cool !!
@tomtugboat5 күн бұрын
Nice work ! My father had a 66 Bonneville with the 389 and I thought it was fast ! Great car !
@Helmspete79616 күн бұрын
Canuck 2+2 came with Chevy short blocks(CSB) as well as 396ci (found in Camaro SS of same year) and 427ci.(Per Wikipedia)
@coreynovosel61756 күн бұрын
Theres a two door manual 421 bonneville for sale in Baltimore. Its tight
@drew77676 күн бұрын
Great video, I have a 66’ catalina convertible that is a blast to drive.
@robertchahulski80446 күн бұрын
I came across your channel a few months ago and stuck with it because my father and uncle had a 2 + 2 they bought them from the same dealership, at the same time. My dad's was burgundy and my uncle's was blue, beautiful cars I love to do one myself. Just for a idea would be don't lift the car in front while putting motor in
@kdsboosted49546 күн бұрын
Very cool 🤙 I picked up a handful of Pontiacs. One 65 8 lug convertible Bonnie not sure what🎉's under the hood yet it's in the back of a lot it'll be a bit until I bring it home
@salmanaljazairy48886 күн бұрын
We mised pontiac in Iraq only we remeberd the old model itis avery nice car
@pfasolo666 күн бұрын
Do not take those cars apart, they are great survivors and deserves to be on the roads,
@indyrock81487 күн бұрын
Cant part out that 63
@turbotempest40957 күн бұрын
6x-4 heads have a 93.75 cc chamber that should put the 421 at roughly 8.4:1 CR. Original 421 heads had 65 cc chambers putting CR at 11. Adding 30 cc's to a 65 cc chamber is considerable, thus 338 hp is now likely less and power is down at all engine rpms. Not bad yet noteworthy. Great content!
@talltom11297 күн бұрын
Beautiful car,I'm envious!
@LANTHENS7 күн бұрын
What a shame . The black car took a hit , and the guy or gals legs had to been really messed up . Great video, love those cars .
@jackschmidt61577 күн бұрын
That looks like my uncle's did it come from south central Kansas
@1978JonBullock8 күн бұрын
Jeff, nice to see you putting the work in on the old girl.
@samrothstein97168 күн бұрын
Props to the starter and battery. Never in my life heard anyone turn a car over so many times. Geez it isn’t running, let’s turn it over 6000 more times.
@friguy44448 күн бұрын
I can't believe that you're gooing to use it for parts. Yes it's a good parts car BUT THE WHOLE CAR IS GREAT!! This is a solid car that SHOULD be brought to at LEAST a Rat rod Status!!
@todddenio32008 күн бұрын
I have found that in some cases, it is easier to remove the engine and the transmission separately and this appears to be just such a case.
@todddenio32008 күн бұрын
My older brother had a 61 Catalina convertible and a 65 Bonneville Convertible with the 421-4 speed, 8 lug wheels. Red with a white leather interior and white top. My mom had a blue-green 66 Catalina 9 passenger wagon with a 389-2 bbl "All Fuel Engine" that I have not been able to find any information on. My dream is to have another 66 Catalina wagon but I don't see that happening.
@fob1xxl8 күн бұрын
The 1959 Bonneville was one of the most beautiful cars designed by GM. It was "Motor Trends" CAR OF THE YEAR in 1959.
@gman90358 күн бұрын
Love that car
@timothydeyoung56538 күн бұрын
421 Exhaust manifolds are excellent. There's many surprises Pontiac put into the 421 engine. Read up on it, it's a powerful engine!
@gregwhite79578 күн бұрын
I checked out ur channel after you did the purchase from Mortske. I had never seen or heard of you before that. You have great content going on. Love the old Pontics in your collection. Keep doing what you’re doing. Can’t wait to see the finale dialing in of ur 2+2. I will be looking forward to the next video. That black donor car sure took a hell of a hit. He must have been having to much fun. Perfect impression of a utility pole. Take care and stay safe.
@cloakedgt8 күн бұрын
yes canadian cars got the small blocks and big block chevs unfortunately, they are called the Parisienne 2+2 up until the late 70s i believe, we also had a Pontiac Acadian (nova)up until 1970 and a Pontiac Beaumont (chevelle) up until 1969 the Beaumont had a performance option called the SD (superduty) with the L78 375hp 396, you could still purchase a nova and a chevelle in canada and i believe get a small block chev factory in 1st gen firebirds, and in the lemans/tempest t37s we didnt have catalinas instead we had the Laurentian, the bonneville not sure about that, it was because of tariffs from cross border sales and shipping but those tariffs were abolished eventually in the late 60s
@scottpalmer31568 күн бұрын
Dude I like channel but your video is too fast , buy head strap or tripods?
@ChiefClassics8 күн бұрын
I definitely need to. Trying to step up my editing ability. I'll probably have someone else edit for me
@flattiresmisfires8 күн бұрын
Is the black 63 the 3 speed car with red interior?
@ChiefClassics8 күн бұрын
The Catalina convertible? 4 speed with red and white interior yes
@flattiresmisfires8 күн бұрын
@@ChiefClassics I was thinking it was the 3 on the tree, from Craigslist in Tennessee
@bigmountain75618 күн бұрын
Hi make a homemade foam cannon and use Dawn. It’s going to degrease everything and it’s ok on the environment. Been using it for over 40 years.
@jeuceman8 күн бұрын
Where do find these Pontiac's, and do you sell them?
@ChiefClassics8 күн бұрын
They've came from all over the US and Canada. Yup I will!
@1gatomon8 күн бұрын
The later Pontiac heads are more than lowering compression on your engine. They are also set up for the New unleaded gas. The hardened seats hold up and do not end up recessing the valves into the head. I am actually running the Harder to find 5C heads from a Pontiac 350 Gives my .40 over 389 a decent 9 to one compression ratio and the ability to run regular old pump gas. As for your 421 in the Donner car. The car was a Standard shift but the low power version of the 421 It did not come with the HO exhaust manifolds. You still can purchase the Reproduction HO manifolds and the adapter for Pontiac. I believe the 4-speed was changed over to auto by the last owner. I'm surprised you did not clean up the transmission before the install.
@bobeaseshop93898 күн бұрын
I am going to watch every second and I am very happy you found this car and will save it. I have had a 1964 Bonneville Convertible for years now and just love it. I grew up with a 1965 Bonneville Convertible and so my love runs deep for these cars. The only thing I did, that I suggest anyone do, is make this a tandem brake system. I am not a disk brake conversion fan but making these pre 1967 cars tandem brakes is easy. It only takes a couple of lines, a straight fitting and a later tandem master cylinder. I did this within a week of buying mine and it gives such peace of mind. I also did this on a 1957 GMC. Whenever I see these with with a single cyl it almost causes pain! Mine is almost totally original down to the plastic timing gear teeth I found in the oil pan from where it failed in 1968 so I will do anything for safety of the car, me and others on the road. I think I just got a tandem cylinder for a 1968 Bonneville, some line and a fitting and it was done. On the GMC it has the waring lamp if one side is lost so that may be a good idea for your car? I have the 389ci so I am super happy you found a 421 and I get to see that. I only have the 5 lug wheels but other wise she is decked out like your car. I have the vacuum trunk release, speaker switch, power ant, factory A/C and remote side mirror and the dealer matching mirror on the right that they say is rare. Loving watching your video and seeing all the things I see when I pull Bon Bon out of my barn. I have several videos about mine on KZfaq and some older ones on Odysee. If I can help in anyway let me know and I'll post a video for you or whatever. I've done that a few times for other guys but overall I think you have it all well in hand. I think I'll make a short video today on what I did on mine as I haven't even thought about it in awhile. Can't hurt to have another Pontiac video out there! Bobby
@ChiefClassics8 күн бұрын
I appreciate it Bobby! Would love to see a video on the routed brake lines with the dual reservoir cylinder. I would consider doing it with this car, since I'll be keeping it around
@bobeaseshop93897 күн бұрын
@@ChiefClassics I did a walk around and video yesterday (now there are 2) and just posted it so you can see what I did. I think you'll like Bonnie. She was decked out like your Cat 2+2. I didn't look to see if anyone else talks about doing this on KZfaq but I'm sure it's there somewhere. I think tandem systems were offered on some cars before it was law. I think AMC offered it and "Freemans Garage" talks about it. I bet Caddy & maybe Lincoln did too but I'm not sure. I did all of this work before I had a KZfaq channel (Also a total Jaguar S1 E-Type rebuild) so I don't have a record dad gum it! ---- I just spent some time going over receipts and found the part numbers for what I used! That took some time. Anyway I made another video talking about that too & my VIN number & ACC meanings. I hope this will catch on so we don't have another classic ending up like that one that crashed. Bobby
@garycamara99558 күн бұрын
Its not stereo, thats a front to rear fade switch.
@michaelerickson15188 күн бұрын
Put the longbranchs on the engine before installing engine in car. Buy a carburetor plate for engine pulling
@shawnreynolds28048 күн бұрын
its just not fair when shitty drivers get awesome cars
@ChiefClassics8 күн бұрын
Don't worry it gets worse!!
@Dailmuchachin8 күн бұрын
your chain is fine those hooks are not made for that. I had at least 3 Pontiac Grand Prix in the early 1970s. Definitely my favorite car and I have had a few cars. I still have a 1965 4-speed car in my garage. If memory is working it has the M-22 tranny with a mile-long tail shaft attached and the car has 8 bolt wheels so your channel and interests are echoed in my memories
@ChiefClassics8 күн бұрын
65s are the best looking GPs, inside and out. Yeah those tile shafts are at least a foot long!
@Dailmuchachin8 күн бұрын
@@ChiefClassics up until early seventies the GP was one of the finest bodies even the largest cars came out attractive and sticking with two doors helped. 65 had more coke bottle curves than the rest I think and the parking lights and grilles were really something special . Used them as running lights on overcast days when I could think of it . Today they would likely be always on , and l. E. D.
@chadjohnson23898 күн бұрын
I set my phone on my desk let your videos play while I work. I find my self distracted with your work..lol. This is one of my new favorite channels. 😊
@ChiefClassics8 күн бұрын
Greatly appreciate it Chad! I'm trying to get better at editing. Can't believe the videos end up this long!
@chadjohnson23898 күн бұрын
@ChiefClassics I don't see anything that needs done better at all. Your editing seems to be just fine from this side. I really like the long videos. You seem to go through the whole process on each car in each video. Most channels don't do that. Are you or did you sell the Cutlass?
@todddenio32008 күн бұрын
@@ChiefClassics don't change a thing in the editing. You keep your videos real and your viewers can relate to them.
@stephenerrolblythe84338 күн бұрын
Always enjoy your videos, keep 'em coming! --Stephen from Texas
@ChiefClassics8 күн бұрын
Greatly appreciate it Stephen!
@Fritzie738 күн бұрын
What a beautiful car!! I love your building ❤ it reminds me of my Grandpa's barn that had steal beams for the haymont floor. I purchased a chain operating hoist, mounted on 1 of these huge beams and wow I could back in my truck run the hoist down to it unload and run the load back down the track as if it was nothing!! You have the ceiling to install such a system and I made my purchase at a farmers auction! Great show 👏 👍
@ChiefClassics8 күн бұрын
Thanks! It was built in the 20s and was originally a WIllys Overland dealership. Neat to see it turn into a dealership again after 100 years
@ralphcole16048 күн бұрын
What a cool old car!! Hope to see more content on it
@ChiefClassics8 күн бұрын
It'll get some more finishing touches!
@darrenbrisson43368 күн бұрын
I like your channel I'm a moparvguy but like g.ms and barely some ford's but I kike those years of pontuac you Luke to work on 64'S my favorite year love the banana taillights the 59 and up is what you seen to go for those are the best looking years could've bought a 63 Lemans convertible had a 389 6 barrel in it
@darrenbrisson43368 күн бұрын
Your advice about going to trade schools a good idea but if it's to become a mechanic I suggest going for heavy equipment mechanic they make the most money they usually start ten dollars higher per hour salary
@paulschott93668 күн бұрын
I'm a new subscriber. I love Pontiacs (before GM started to slather them in plastic doodads). I had a 66 Catalina White/Red 2 door hardtop as a first car. I still think it is one of the most beautiful designs ever made. I like your channel. Keep up the great videos.
@ChiefClassics8 күн бұрын
Thanks Paul! Next video will be another 66 Catalina!
@dominicragnanese63819 күн бұрын
i have a 66 2 plus 2 convertable,has original 421 plus tri power and original 8 lug rims ,needs total resto ,would you be interested,