1964 Pontiac Lemans 326 HO 200R4 Disc Brakes Restomod Hot Rod

[@RamblinAround]

I really like the understated look of it. You're right the painted wheels and caps do make it look like a cop car.

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I really like this one too. It would be a fun cruiser.

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I like this one a lot, it really looks slick. Thanks for checking it out!

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That's cool that he had one. I really think they're great looking cars.

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It really is slick. Thanks for checking it out!

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It's always a little sad when they go to the scrap yard. I guess it makes the one's that are left worth a little more though. Thanks for watching Chief.

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It really is a beauty. Thanks for checking it out Alberto.

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I don't think it was there when you went. They just got this one in the last couple of days. Thanks for checking it out!

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I'm glad they've kept it mostly stock. I think they modified it just enough. Nothing wrong with adding a 4 spd automatic, disc brakes, and Air. You're right, it's been a while since I've seen a 326. Thanks for checking it out.

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I might go back an take a look at that one. I don't have a video of it yet.

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It really does look slick. Thanks for checking it out!

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I really like this one too. Thanks for checking it out.

[@bisquik3006]

John D. really made Pontiac thrive. You are correct, it is really cool they stayed with the 326 in this one. You certainly don't see many of those around anymore.

[@RamblinAround]

It fell apart on the first hit....well, that's not much fun. I don't think this one has any rust issues to worry about. It sure is a slick car. Thanks for checking it out!

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Thanks for checking it out!

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Thanks for taking a look at it!

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It definitely has the GTO look to it, just a little more understated. With it being lowered and riding on those steel wheels, I think it looks pretty tough.

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They really have restored it nicely. Thanks for taking a look!

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It is strange how some cars will sit for a while. That really is a nice car...I guess that right person hasn't come along yet.

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This is my favorite car that they currently have.

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I'll bet you're right, I'm sure it does really well. That's cool that you have a 66, they really are good looking cars.

[@805ROADKING]

I always liked them!! That one is super sharp for sure!! Awesome color and paint too!!☺

[@RamblinAround]

I agree completely, a 4 spd automatic helps performance and makes a hot rod a lot easier to live with on the highway.

[@SILVERHORSE347]

That would be an awesome cruiser with that overdrive.

[@RamblinAround]

They are very similar transmissions. Both are four speed automatics with overdrive 4th gears. They have slightly different ratios...the 200r4's gears are 2.74, 1.57, 1.00,0.67 and the 700r4's are 3.06, 1.62, 1.00, 0.70. You can see the 700r4 has a slightly lower first gear and a little less overdrive in 4th. I think the 200r4 is a bit shorter, so it can go in place of a turbo 350 without shortening the driveshaft. The 200r4 was use in Buick GN's...so it's plenty strong.

[@RamblinAround]

Yeah, keeping Buick and getting rid of Pontiac seems ridiculous to me. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@NAPREDATOR]

i really love the square body types on some of these classic cars

[@RamblinAround]

Thanks for that link. That really is a cool looking custom.

[@babsinjrzy]

Now that's the one!! That paint, trim, detail, and that steering wheel!!! Under the hood beautiful too. The color is OUTSTANDING. Great paint. Love it love it love it!! Thanks.

[@RamblinAround]

This is one of my favorites too. It really is an outstanding car. Thanks for watching!

[@w41duvernay]

bad, you didn't drive it! Would have been interesting.

[@CraigArndt]

Geez the paint is perfect, like its still wet!

[@shartne]

love it. color sanded and polished.

[@NitroModelsAndComics]

We have my grandfathers car. It's a four speed and it is dead mint original. Including original clutch.

[@barclaybenjamin6322]

Small bore and a long stroke gave it more torque than a 327 Chevy. Same size block all the way up to a 455 ci.

[@RamblinAround]

Yeah, I took my boots off because they were squeaking on the floor too much.

[@udizzy1969]

what a sweet paint job..great ride

[@creamofcardstv]

Looks lovely for a nearly 50 year old car :)

[@gene978]

Very Cool Jeff! I don't know how you can be so calm in the toy store like that. God I would be ruining from car to car. Hehe. That is a really sweet looking Pontiac! I'm a huge Pontiac Fan. And I miss them so much. I still can't believe GM chose to keep BUICK because of the loyal Buick customers. Anyways. TY JEFF

[@stevefowler2112]

I had worked all summer and saved every penny and bought my very first car (I say i bought it but I know my Dad probably paid more than I did), it was a very used '67 lemans with 3 on the floor, Maroon with black interior. i had tried to talk my dad into a '69 GTO with the 400/4 speed but he said no way it was too much car and too fast and too expensive. So I got the Lemans. It had a 326 4 barrel dual exhaust. After driving the car a bit me and my best friend started wondering why it was so fast...took the vin number to the dealer and discovered it was a "High Output" 326, after digging through shop manuals were figured out it had higher compression than the regular 326 and a bigger quadrajet carb and better flowing exhaust manifolds. It was a real sleeper...it wouldn't beat the really hot muscle cars but much to his embarrassment i smoked a buddy who had a '68 Mustang GT with a 390. After about 6 months with my Mom having stopped driving her 389 Catalina and dad about to sell it, I talked him into letting us pull the 389 and put it in my Lemans...after rustling up a 4 speed trans from the junk yard I had a makeshift GTO. Then with headers and intake and a big holley I had one of the faster cars in town.

[@stephensmart7388]

Just a Killer Car Look to it love the Colour it's Popping! Sharp looking car a thanks for the Video

[@markmarshall39]

wow, a 1978, cutlass supreme taking guess at that, looks like a gem, had one of those, am i seeing the real thing, looks original, got a vid i am missing?

[@udizzy1969]

anytime bro

[@dennismcbride5030]

I had a 1964 Lemans. It never came with shoulder belts. I noticed this car has shoulder belts. The transmission has been changed. Mine had the 326 and a 3 speed standard transmission..

[@canibusnj]

Nice Pontiac Jeff. What's the difference between a 200R4 and a 700R4 transmission?

[@markthompson9056]

The 200r4 bell was the BOP ( Buick Olds Pontiac) engine bolt pattern. Gearing was more civil ratios than the Chevy 700r4. 200r4 overdrive ratio is 0.67. The 700r4 is 0.70. The 700r4 had a very low first gear 3.06 ratio great for take off performance. The 200r4 has a 2.74 first gear ratio.

[@canibusnj]

@@markthompson9056 Thanks for the info sir! ;)

[@knikula]

looks like an unmarked 60s cop car...pretty sweet...

[@manutebol1108]

An elegant timeless car. PONTIAC

[@nova68ss1]

wow was just there and guess i missed that one.... {nova chris}

[@EightTicks8]

I love the 200r4 mod. Any daily driver with a 3 speed automatic and a rear ratio with a 3 handle should have one. Three gears are not enough.

[@bikerpap1969]

i had a 69 was realy rusted i ran it for awhile then towards end of inspection i ran it in a demo derby nice looking car but mine the frame was rusted thru towards tue back realy bad took one hit in tue derby folded up driveshaft fell out on the first rear hit lol

[@vannjunkin8041]

The 0-60 time posted anywhere for this car

[@NogueiraRJ77]

wow i like so much

[@gibsondrummer]

A real deal factory 4 barrel dual exhaust 326 HO lemans is more rare than a GTO Was it born that way ?

[@ThatOldBiddy]

Didnt know how to leave a message on your channel- but, thought maybe you'd be interested in this video.-- and could help the video owner out identifying the car in the video- It was a kewl view anyway- kzbin.info/www/bejne/h4muoGlmntiDiKc

[@jamesvandemark2086]

an automatic? what a waste..........

[@RamblinAround]

Thanks for checking it out!