1966 Pontiac Grand Prix Gets Put Back On The Road For The First Time In Decades!

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 พ.ค. 2024
  • We bought this 1966 Pontiac Grand Prix on an auction in central Nebraska. The previous owner purchased this car, as well as several others, in the late 80s-early 90s and never got around to restoring them. All of the cars sat dormant in various barns until the auction. This Grand Prix was the first of seven cars that we purchased from the estate to be put back on the road! It has a 389 CI engine and an automatic transmission. The car was put back to roadworthy condition after some tinkering! Stay tuned to see the other cars from the same estate be brought back to life.
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  • @hasbeengood
    @hasbeengood หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    those cars from that period are just beautiful!

  • @mistred69
    @mistred69 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I shouldn't have stopped bidding on that car.

    • @ChiefClassics
      @ChiefClassics  หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      It turned out better than I expected! We ended up buying 7 cars from that estate. I'll have videos up on most of them

  • @josephwest7227
    @josephwest7227 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Thanks for Saving the Old Girl,she deserves another brake. 66 Pontiac is my favorite, love the Dash layout.

    • @ChiefClassics
      @ChiefClassics  หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I do too! Pontiac knew what they were doing with interior!

  • @stephenholland5930
    @stephenholland5930 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Great job saving the Grand Prix. She's running sweet.

    • @ChiefClassics
      @ChiefClassics  หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      She's a runner! It's a fun car

  • @BeeABaw
    @BeeABaw หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Hey man Mortske brought me here. I’m a Pontiac man and absolutely love your videos. Cant wait to see more in the future.

    • @ChiefClassics
      @ChiefClassics  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank ya much! I have a lot more to upload

  • @petersilecchio4417
    @petersilecchio4417 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I love the blue 1965 next to it.

  • @KameraShy
    @KameraShy หลายเดือนก่อน

    I watch other car channels (spend too much time), but luv me a Pontiac.
    First car: '65 GTO convertible, 389, 4-speed, baby blue interior and exterior. Had it for two years and engine blew. Had to sell it.
    Third car: '73 Grand Am, Yellow Bird. Had for 20 years before it hopelessly rusted out.
    Fourth car: '76 Trans Am. Piece of junk. Everything - and I mean EVERYTHING - went bad on that thing before it came close to 50k miles.
    Dream car: '64 GTO convertible, 389, 4-speed, all stock.
    Dwell setting: There used to be a special tool with an Allen head, flexible shaft (part or full) and screwdriver style handle that is really handy and makes it so much easier. And reduces the chance of "coil shock."
    As for Atlas, I think that was a house brand for Standard Oil maintenance parts their gas stations installed back in that era. Before it was renamed Exxon in 1973 and the service stations that did repair work were replaced by mini-marts.

  • @terryeustice5399
    @terryeustice5399 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Those car being out of the weather. Made them pretty easy starts. The extras. We’re good I’m going to watch you for awhile and see if I enjoy your channel. Thank you for sharing!
    💯👊👍

  • @dwightholden2491
    @dwightholden2491 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The front seats&console Are Original very few for that Pontiac,my brother-in-law's Pontiac was the same !🤔😀👍...

  • @Lanxxro
    @Lanxxro หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    love the vid. really easy to watch, and really good commentary. thank you for sharing!

    • @ChiefClassics
      @ChiefClassics  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you, that means a lot!

  • @ImmitH
    @ImmitH หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Great video. I saw you on Mortske and thought I would come check you out. Keep up the good work. Greetings from Sweden.

    • @ChiefClassics
      @ChiefClassics  หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I appreciate it! He's a great guy. I have a lot more videos to upload!

  • @mrwcp63
    @mrwcp63 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    l lovePontiacs but I also heard the word Newport I also like old mopars well I like everything

    • @ChiefClassics
      @ChiefClassics  หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I have a 72 Newport that needs some attention as well!

    • @mrwcp63
      @mrwcp63 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@ChiefClassics I really do like the you are a standalone Pontiac channel very good memories of 60s Pontiacs so if you do Chrysler Oldsmobile etcetera in the future I would like a separate channel obviously I would subscribe

  • @lsq68seb48
    @lsq68seb48 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I once owned a 59 white star chief & a new gold 78 trans am with a big spread eagle on the hood. Thanks for being a fellow admirer of vintage Pontiacs & for bringing these comatose cars back to life. It’s obvious you’re an excellent mechanic. Do you plan to advertise your cars at a website? If you’ll give me the web address I’ll pass it along to my friends. -All the Best from Stephen in Texas

  • @steve20118
    @steve20118 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    My 64 and 66 Bonneville's with 389 carter 4bbl always started right up even in coldest weather.

    • @ChiefClassics
      @ChiefClassics  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      So long as they're getting fuel, they seem to fire up well!

  • @bmxbobby1
    @bmxbobby1 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Great video!!!

    • @ChiefClassics
      @ChiefClassics  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I appreciate it!!

  • @mikesawyer4707
    @mikesawyer4707 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Take a box wrench and tap that starter casing. After thirty some years of sitting some things need a gentle tap or two. Just a suggestion. Good luck.

  • @johnm1971
    @johnm1971 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Atlas products were from Standard Oil

    • @ChiefClassics
      @ChiefClassics  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I appreciate it! I haven't seen many of them

  • @lsq68seb48
    @lsq68seb48 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I once owned a 59 white star chief & a new gold 78 trans am with a big spread eagle on the hood. Thanks for being a fellow admirer of vintage Pontiacs & for bringing these comatose cars back to life. It’s obvious you’re an excellent mechanic. Do you plan to advertise your cars at a website? If you’ll give me the web address I’ll pass it along to my friends. -All the Best from Stephen in Texas 😊

    • @ChiefClassics
      @ChiefClassics  วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      You have great taste Stephen! I also have a gold 78 Trans Am in the fleet. I'll eventually have a website, but don't yet. Those 59s are beautiful! The one I revived on one of my videos is definitely a favorite.

  • @turbotempest4095
    @turbotempest4095 หลายเดือนก่อน

    great content, no fluff!

  • @billbowers268
    @billbowers268 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great video. !

    • @ChiefClassics
      @ChiefClassics  หลายเดือนก่อน

      I appreciate it!

    • @billbowers268
      @billbowers268 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@ChiefClassics That's my favorite year GP

  • @michaelerickson1518
    @michaelerickson1518 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Is there a clutch bell crank bracket still on the frame? A manual shift GP would be pretty interesting

    • @ChiefClassics
      @ChiefClassics  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Nope it was all cut off sadly. The 67 GP in my profile picture is a manual 428HO. It gets down!

  • @flattiresmisfires
    @flattiresmisfires หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    If you come across any 64's Bonneville, Catalina, grand prix, star chief let me know .

    • @ChiefClassics
      @ChiefClassics  หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      I have two 64 Catalina 2 door hardtops in inventory. I'll have a video up on one of them soon

  • @frankwolfe3181
    @frankwolfe3181 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    It’s only running on seven cause your wire is still hanging over the rad hose.

  • @frescabigblock
    @frescabigblock 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Is that a Turbo400? Switch pitch?

  • @davehotz7810
    @davehotz7810 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How much for the 66 G P it looks good next to my 66 GTO

  • @user-ym8pd9kj4k
    @user-ym8pd9kj4k หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Where ats in Nebraska are you located?

  • @gazza6348
    @gazza6348 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    G'day mate joined you after watching the mortske video thought would come check it out ...sweet as so far ...all the best mate 👍👍🇦🇺🇦🇺

    • @ChiefClassics
      @ChiefClassics  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you much! Old Mortske and Chin saved my ass that day!

  • @joeshermenti2082
    @joeshermenti2082 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    My first car was a 1965 gran prix

    • @ChiefClassics
      @ChiefClassics  หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Those have the best looking dashboards I've ever seen. Love those cars!

    • @stephenholland5930
      @stephenholland5930 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@ChiefClassics Yes, love that walnut veneer. On a Pontiac!