What was Dom's story after he got out Marines? What kind of car did he park the Pontiac for? When did he pass?

People had nothing better to do than smash all the windows.....😡

how is the pontiac? from sweden!!

Would VA or the State of Michigan chip in $ towards the build? You have done a top job so far, don't forget to put aside a little time for your lady.

In Canada, Pontiacs were little more than Chevrolets, with Chevrolet drivetrains.

Find a one-piece windshield used on the 1950 Olds 88 and ditch that stock split windshield. We did this to Pontiacs and Chevs back in the day. My '51 Pontiac coupe had a smoking sick s-8 engine caused by loose piston pins grooving both sides of every cylinder; installing a 1954 OldsV-8 bored to 348ci solved all the problems.

Old Cars Weekly magazine September 15, 2024 issue has a feature on a 1951 Pontiac Super Deluxe Catalina. The same car you are restoring. Looks to be the same color too. Check ot out.

Keep up the good work, it's going to be one beautiful car when it's completed! I'm very impressed when I see anyone doing their own work and I would say you are doing very good job. looking forward to you're next video and update.

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My uncle had a 54 Pontiac 4 door sky blue color if I'm correct. I can't wait to see the rest of your restoration videos. 😊

Are there Chevrolet floor pans available for that year of Chevy? It might work on your car too

Hello just found your channel looking forward to viewing the resto job. One point I would like to offer have carried out a lot of resto work. minute_of_dangle chemical dipping might help you a lot.

I didn't see Parts car, It will still be the same car, Thats crazy Take the Entire floor and support in one shot, Dude Don't do what you said, that floor is in great condition, use it

Actually Thats Not as Bad as you Think, The hardest Part your going to have is fabricating, Floor supports, I would put a all state search out at junk yards for those You Might be surprised, There might be some around, A lot of different Models will fit, I restored My 67 Chevelle 300 , Because their were only 2100 made, and just about all of them are gone, I rebuilt cowl, inner an outer fender wells/rear quarters fenders door skins windshield pillars rear trunk panel, floors trunk pan, both door Pillars, Just stick with it You be fine, Good luck

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Jace,Great project. I woul,be saved the parts car too(ha,ha). I’ve got a 41 Pontiac sport cpe w/ 24,000 miles. Good luck. Those hard tops are drop dead gorgeous.

This is a great story. Good luck! Will enjoy following...

The use of an Edmunds Intake recalls my youth in the late 1940's and early 1950's. Edmunds was a very powerful force in early hot rodding and some kinds of racing. The Straight 8 were never super HP machines but they great smooth power mills with good torque. I w 13:32 ould use a reground or new higher performance cam. And of course modern headers make a world of difference. As far as finding ultra rare aftermarket heads, it's better to put your money into the old reliable route of Porting, Polishing and Relieving. As well as if possible installing larger multi angle valves. A professional must do this job. The most important thing I'd to maintain the Broad very drivable Hp and Torque curves. BTW, The nation's largest and by far BEST celebrations of 50's era cars and culture is LEAD EAST held every year in NJ near NYC. They have TONS of fully restored and "works in progress" cars always attending from like 29 state and Europe. They have continuous Doo Wop and Rockabilly, A Prom, Out doors dancing and parts sales. Just a heads up.....

Hey bud congrats on the barn find. Its looks amazing already and i cant wait to see the finished video. Dont give up!!!!

Great project, this is one with a great story behind it. I’ve always been fascinated with people doing restoration projects like this and wish I’d had the time and money to do them. I congratulated you on your dedication to this project and best of luck in future success of it.

My Aunty Merle Used to buy a brand new Pontiac every two years. Bach in the late 40s and early 50s. I do hope you're able to get "her" goin'. It would be sweet to see the old girl rollin' down the highway somewhere, sometime.

I have worked 40+ years in autobody ,you will enjoy this car when you get it done!!!!

The Strait Eight will sing to you driving up a hill. The Transmission plays a tune. I need knew about the manifolds. Great find. If it takes three years to complete . You have a a car for life. Maybe you have to find a modern engine if Government controls tighten up.

Thanks for the videos. I restored a four door strait Eight in 1985 in 🇬🇧. I was the same age as you. The bottom half was painted Porsche Red with old English white roof. And had it all rechromed .

Compared to "Swedish Brown Plague" the "Michigan Cancer" is a walk in the park LOL park that car here for just a year and the entire floor and lower parts of the doors would be gone

Looking forward to seeing more .. Thanks for sharing !

By the time you are done, you are going to have essentialy a new car.

Hi! Same body parts as Chevrolet. And thous you can by new today..!

Glad to see you on this project.I know how you feel about the car,but dang if I wouldn't fix the parts car.I just did a '51 Chieftain four door, first one I've ever done. Be patient, take your time, you can do it. It ain't that tough. My car had floorboards as bad as yours, but my trunk was worse.I really enjoyed doing the metal work. I can't wait to see the final results.

I look forward to seeing this build continue, even if it takes many years to become roadworthy. Keeping that in mind, you are also part of the history of this vehicle. Your love and respect for this car shows in your videos. I will be looking forward to your future progress.

Keep up the good work! I really enjoy the videos, history, and the car. Slow and steady, wins the race.

I admire what your doing with this car! Going through the same thing with my Dads car that has severe rust.....

Jace you need to check out Coldwar motors in Alberta Canada. It is a great resousce on how to do a body splce. and how to make your own body parts Scott's chanel is on youtube and he post ever saturday. He is an experianced bodyman. His youtube channel has been up for over a decade. He does his repairs old school' Scott did a 1960 fury a few years ago that was worse than this car. It is a beautiful car now. Scott is now doing a 1960 impala that is at least as bad as this car. You won't regret checking him out.

I have seen all the videos I own 194 SILVERSTREAK PONTIAC TWO DOOR

Cool project. But why not make the texas car the project car?

Congrats to your respect for the history of this car, its owner, and your diligence to tackle such a project. Best of luck!!

👍👌👏 Oh WOW, what a simply beautiful car.

I have a 1950 Chieftain 8 here in the UK. It has 22000 on the clock. The great thing is these cars were built to last. Great to see you work on yours.

You are doing a great job would love to see you on the road I bought a 69 Firebird on My 18 birthday $1600 cash Peter Levin Pontiac ChicagoHeights.

I'm restoring my 1950 Pontiac hardtop. It's been an adventure for sure. 😅

you are doing just fine ,looking good

Rock on young man ! My first car was a 53 Pontiac Chieftain I bought for 6 bucks. I'm 70 years old now and a retired mechanic of 51 years. Don't worry about your painting ability...it will come around. Your doing great !

Wonderful to see all that you are doing. I had a 54 Star Chieftain coupe, all original and running. Stupidly I sold it. Original two tone yellow and salmon roof. Heaters under the seat and more. Wish I had it today. Keep up the good work. Looking forward to seeing how good it turns out. Kindig did one if you want to see what he did.

I have a 53 that looks just like this. But they say I have a cracked block- how do I know for sure?

These cars were so beautiful back in the day, they were sold dirt cheap . $2000 brand new straight out the lot , you really lucked out with this beautiful car my friend . I hope you never sell it ,just keep with it in the family ,that’s just me my brother.thanks for sharing.

Just now found your video and I'm looking forward to part 3! This is quite an undertaking but we're all rooting for you!👍👍

You’re doing a good job. Keep it up.

As a former Marine Myself I am enjoying your videos wish I may add are well documented I am gitty with them & may I say they'Re outstanding Ooh Rah !!- thanks for saving a brothers dream now its time for you to enjoy , GOD bless you and all that you love !!! OOH' RAH !!! SEMPER FI .

What was your solution for the rotisserie?

LOVE THE PONTIAC AND JUST TAKE YOUR TIME,,, THAT MADE ME WANT ING TO START WITH MY 62 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX THE CAR NEED MECHANIC WORK BUT LOOKED GOOD I HAD IT ON THE DRIVE WAY AND LEFT THE WINDOW S DOWN WITH A PROTECTIVE TARP COMING DOWN TO HALF WAY DOWN ON THE DOORS COONS GOT INTO THE CAR FOR THE WINTER AND GOT TRAPPED ON HOW TO GET OUT WINDOW S ARE OPEAN THEY SPREAD ED THE INSIDE AND USED THE DRIVERS SET AND COUNSEL AS A TOILET THE INSIDE LOOK ED LIKE YOUR CAR AND IT JUST TURNED ME OFF WANTING TO REDOU THE CAR BUT YOU GAVE ME A SHOOT OF GET UP AND GO OUT THERE AND GET HER DUN THANKS FOR SEEING THAT VIDEO GOOD LUCK AND HAVE FU N THANKS FROM BILL