1965 Pontiac GTO Restoration Update - Giant Parts Delivery!

Hello and welcome to my channel! I want to introduce my 1965 Pontiac GTO. I discovered this car in Salt Lake City where it was destined for the scrap heap. It will require extensive restoration work and I will do my best to document the process in what will be a long series of videos. My goal is to transform this car into a 10 second street car in the next 12 months!
In this episode I unbox a gigantic parts haul I picked up. I had someone reach out to me though KZbin and offer up a lifetime collection of 1965 GTO parts. I found a ton of hidden treasures in the pile of parts! We'll be cutting into the car and replacing floor pans in the next episode. Stay tuned!
Follow me on Instagram for more pictures of the build. @Rust_Bucket_Restos

[@djrose3]

Wow, Oh Wow, Wow, Wow! Nice Haul! Great Score! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@JackBWatkins]

With a score like this, God must really want your channel to have a signature build. You are blessed.

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Extremely blessed!

[@deanrayne7302]

Now you just have to organize all those parts based on stages of the build. What a great find

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

That’s going to take a while! Good thing is I’ll only need sheet metal for now. Those parts are pretty easy to find.

[@CorollaMAD97]

Wow sometimes it's just meant to be 👌

[@67NovaJayFoxbodyRestoration]

Jackpot!! This person just saved you mouths of hunting for parts. Great score

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Hell yea!

[@robertgibson88]

Looks like this went from a gasser to a concourse restoration with all those original parts!!

[@thejarzap1]

Thats a jackpot!😎

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Major score!

[@kennethtibbitts414]

SANTA SAYS YOU HAVE BEEN A VERY GOOD BOY THIS YEAR!

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Santa doesn’t know how much the parts cost! 🤫

[@kenny3217]

Wow somebody did a lot of heavy lifting for you, hunting for parts and having a project held up for weeks or longer due to missing parts is the worst part about doing a resto in my opinion. Congrats!

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Yes it is! It’s killing me not being able to get more done on the charger.

[@keithlipford3205]

The manifolds are ram air pieces. Came out in 67. Ya got lucky gettin all them parts. Keep up the good work🐖🛠🏁

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Extremely lucky!

[@thevinylcollector3472]

awesome parts haul

[@michaelbottomley2520]

Definitely do it green with the white interior look amazing

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Green with black interior is the direction I’ll probably head

[@billdursa4724]

Look like Ram-Air exhaust manifolds, Great find.

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

🤘🤘

[@trippledee351]

Wow, you struck pure gold with that load of goodies. Well done and hats off to the guy who parted with all that good stuff. Finding good parts can be a real battle when you start off with not much more than a body shell.

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Absolutely! I lucked out! Huge score!

[@laurentdudouit2485]

can't wait to see the sequel !

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Me neither!

[@gaylenbarnes964]

That is going to make a killer build!

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Yes sir!

[@hugomartineau3196]

Man that's a great kit you bought! wow

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Should make things a lot easier!

[@hugomartineau3196]

@@rustbucketrestos6511 Indeed! I was almost as excited as you were when you opened the boxes haha

[@joesteed8316]

What an incredible score! At least you won’t have the hassle of too many frustrating delays due to waiting parts.

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

No kidding!!! Delays and back orders are killing my charger build!

[@tomp3981]

Hit the jackpot on this one. White interior with blue seatbelts. I think that look pretty cool. ✌👌

[@jbtoptc7327]

Christmas in July !

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

🤘🤘

[@johnnyguyda9418]

Christmas in July !! Love it

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Yes!

[@r.-m.d.]

OMG ! 😱 What a load of auto parts! I'm curious to see how you install part by part in the Pontiac.👍👌💪😎

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Me too! Got some figuring out to do!

[@r.-m.d.]

@@rustbucketrestos6511 You can do it, I'm sure of that!😉

[@jeffbauchert1637]

Awesome haul and awesome build! If you want to get rid of a set of the quarter extensions and taillights, particularly lenses, let me know! I'd be interested in other parts also.

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

I’ll let you know. I’m pretty deep into the metal work now. 🤘🤘

[@davidbrown-55]

Almost out of garage space boss on the first shipment. Shelving time. That car is going to kick azzzzzzzz!

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

No kidding! All that extra space I had went away quick!

[@relaxinmaxin7246]

All the more reason to keep this car original. You will definitely get your money back on an original car.

[@allisonberard4625]

That’s an awesome haul! As someone with a 65 Lemans I’m absolutely jealous. Would love to pick up any extras

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

I’ll see what I have left over! I’m sure there will be extras

[@buffdoc46]

Get cutt'n and replace those rusty panels already, jeesh. Lol awesome care package for sure. Definitely will get you motivated.

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Can’t wait to get started!

[@buffdoc46]

@@rustbucketrestos6511 it's more like Fathers day, Christmas and Birthday package all in one.

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Hell yea!

[@cliffsbackyardgarage834]

Nice haul!

[@rangercwgbear6352]

You my freind for this build hit the jack pot great buy can’t wait for this build and the charger for sure

[@JackBWatkins]

Still excited about Charger, but you go with the momentum on these GTO PARTS. My dad had a 63 Grand Prix that I think had a vacuum gage like that mounted on the bottom of the dash at the front of the console. I was mesmerized.

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Thanks!

[@DScaglione.]

Christmas In July !!! W O W And that was only the first of 2 shipments. Can’t wait to see what Santa brings in the 2nd parcel. And Can’t wait to see the progress! Great find! God Bless 😎

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Me neither!

[@samuelrivera3557]

Nice! Your off to a good start. Saved you a lot Time finding those hard to get parts. Looks like a pretty expensive inventory. You'll probably finish The GTO before the charger. Good luck on the project.

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Most likely! I have almost all of the parts to get it done. Charger sheet metal is on a big back order.. can’t wait to get back on it! Rear frame rails are next!

[@markszczepaniak5888]

It's true, Christmas does really happen in July. What ever you paid it was a great score to get that many parts all at once.

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Yes it is! Should make this one go quick!

[@parker123ism]

Wow!!! Amazing score

[@peterselten500]

Your 1 of my favorite shows it's great to see you do it yourself an be so relatible and that was a excellent buy with all of it together an I work on my 40 an 45 yr old ford pickups myself I know how much it takes to rebuild a car so well done an look forward to your next video . cheers from australia

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Thanks Peter! 🤘🤘

[@reijerlincoln]

Great score! Time to build shelving!

[@simonturner10]

Just discovered your channel and have watched the 3 Pontiac GTO videos, awesome car I watch a few with chargers being rebuilt (Mr Mcool and Chris Birdsong) so nice to have something new to watch, the GTO is an iconic car, I love American metal even though im in the UK, maybe one day I will get out there for good and can do my own. Watching this with great interest. You are one seriously lucky guy to come across that parts pile dude, Liked and subscribed!

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Thanks for watching! Very lucky on the parts is an understatement!

[@torekristoffersen176]

Love the ‘65 goat and subsequent build, but really want to see the Charger progress. ‘68-70 Chargers are one of the most badass, elegant, and gorgeous muscle cars ever made…..

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Sure is! Unfortunately a lot of the parts I’ve ordered are back ordered. I hope to have some new videos out in the next couple weeks on it. I can’t wait to get it going again

[@mike945211]

Nice 👍

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

😎🤙

[@briancovel4567]

If you get a 421 Pontiac build it the gauge you where wondering was for tri power you and t bone keep up the content

[@DoubleRRestorations]

Nice score. My advice would be not to get rid of anything until you complete the car. You just never know what might come up during the build. This has happened to me on my second gen builds. Time to builds some shelves or get a outdoor building. Isn't it amazing at how much space a project car consumes in this stage? Having two second gen projects apart, I have parts in 3 different locations. Lol

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

The space gets eaten up quick! That’s for sure!

[@265chevy]

@@rustbucketrestos6511 Hey Rust Bucket you should go check out Double R Restoration channel he does great work I have been watching his builds the attention to detail is off the charts

[@joemartocci7907]

Great haul !!! Was wondering if you had an extra set of grills for sale and what you would ask for them ? Message me when you can and have fun with that resto . Look forward to watching your channel

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

I might! I’ll take a look and get back to you.

[@nigeldunasement3128]

Absolutely fantastic all those parts you have you are very lucky man . I injoyed see what is going to arrive in your next video keep up the great work

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Thanks!

[@markwilhelm168]

Exhaust manifolds are 69 RAIII repros, Vacuum gauges were a common dealer installed option on any Pontiac. Yours is missing the front bezel and glass. Keep an eye out for them. The radio was 65 Bonneville. It is different than GTO. I could see one set of clutch and brake pedals is 67. 64 and 65 is different. If you get rid of the inner fenders, make sure your replacements have the plastic inserts. They use a coarse threaded lag bolt to attach to the fender. Seems like this deal was tailor made for your car. The exact sheet metal you need, all the missing parts and sedan parts like vent windows and side trim are sedan only. Funny, I have a 70 Charger and a bunch of Pontiacs among other stuff. I've been doing Pontiacs and GTO parts since 1991. I know a little.

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Thanks for the information, that’s great!

[@longjohn77]

This is one of the reasons I like this channel. Great content and great community.

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

The community is the best!

[@gtojimwells1]

The Vacuum gauge was an option, it mounts on top of the console under the dash, basically Pontiac wanted to let you know when you are in "Economy" mode with the RPMs, not really useful, but still cool!!

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Very cool!

[@justanobserver530]

I've had my 65 GTO since 1980. Almost done with the restoration. Man I wish I had come across someone with a stash like that. BTW I saw front splash shields in one of the boxes. You can not get those anymore. The front splash shield are metal and attached to the front of the front bumper and wheel house. If you have two sets I'd love to buy the other set from you.

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Let me check and see how many I have!

[@justanobserver530]

@@rustbucketrestos6511 correction to my description, you may have caught? The front splash shields do not attach to the bumper, they attach to the fender and inner fender well. I didn't see your second shipment video, if you had one. Don't suppose you have extra tail light bezels and tail piece (crome/black with "Pontiac on it)?

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

I might, I’ll have to look. I know I have 3-4 sets of tail light bezels for sure.

[@justanobserver530]

@@rustbucketrestos6511 Awesome! My tail light bezels are soso but the tailpiece is not so good. Very happy to see that you got one that's pristine....but I wish it were me 😅

[@Voongi]

Great score! those look like Tempest fenders though.

[@samperras]

Good lot

[@vernonwilson5712]

Awesome score! If you don't use the exhaust manifolds I could sure put them to good use.

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

I’ll definitely use them!

[@vernonwilson5712]

@@rustbucketrestos6511 sounds good, looking forward to the build. You did amazing work to the Charger. Keep it coming.

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Will do! Thanks for watching’

[@gregsimon1285]

My guess is the Vacuum gauge mounts on the front of the center console ahead of the shifter. That is where they typically go.

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Thanks for the info!

[@frekkledipped]

I have a 65 gas tank, motor mounts, trans mount & bracket Im on CL SF bay area all 65 parts some 67 engine parts couldnt find 389 block so Im building 67 block on a 65. If you have an xtra 4 speed tunnel I may be able to use it. U should join the GTO forum if u havent lots of help there

[@kennyrichard2971]

Wow I would be like a kid in a toy Store opening all those parts I know what you mean about all those parts That’s what I love about restoring cars I loved going to Carlisle Pennsylvania to The car swap meet looking at all the partaking not 100% sure the exhaust manifolds are a D-port ram air exhaust manifolds

[@barrydevlinred]

Oh wow man your like a kid at christmas how much did you pay for a haul like that he he epic

[@terrybaptist795]

I understand completely that your waiting on parts for the 69 charger. But I cant wait more being done on the charger. I guess because of the worldwide part shortage going on that going to be a while. Oh well might as watch you rebuild a GTO as well for now.

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

& the 68 camaro! Video coming this weekend to introduce that

[@andrewslagle1974]

Nice score, you have about all you need to put a major dent in your resto!

[@STFautoclassics]

If you have any more grill inserts I would love to get a set!

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

I have a few sets available. Send me a message on Instagram and I’ll forward you some pictures

[@peoresirapie7724]

First comment? Hell Yeah... Loving the new build!!

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Thanks!

[@johndeffenbaugh5709]

If I'm thinking correctly the intake vacuum gauge mounts on center counsel in front of shifter think I saw one in a 65 grand prix but I could be wrong

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Ahhhhh ok! Thanks for the info. Someone commented that my seats may be from a Grand Prix also. That makes sense!

[@yepyep340]

SHWING!

[@theredstonetorchlogotrt1396]

You can get a special type of paint if you wanted to convert all of the vinyl and plastic interior pieces to black or a different color, it can also hide stains (not perfectly)

[@matt42666]

Christmas in July

[@firebreathinggarage2117]

The previous owner put a lot of biscuits in the parts. He must have been in his fifties and decided he didn't have the heart no more.

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

He sold his projects and just had a bunch of parts left over. 65 was his favorite!

[@mikegomez5796]

Interested in a set of grills

[@wastingmymoneyonmotorcycles]

You're doing so much detailed resto work to this GTO, plus these sweet interior parts. Please don't make it a drag car.

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

I have a buyer lined up for it and he wants it to be somewhat close to original. Upgraded brakes and suspension, a few more HP, but aside from that original looking. Should be a fun car!

[@davidlloyd6045]

If you got extra set of grills that are in excellent condition I am interested

[@jimmyford271]

SCORE!!!

[@novaracer2000]

You should look into a external mic to get rid of that noise. Thats what i did.

[@joshpittman2939]

Just gotta put some bondo on the body and it will be good to go

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

The bondo beast!

[@stevehartz4615]

The one fender looked like a lemanns fender.

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

I have a pair of both!

[@gtojimwells1]

I see some parts that I would like to possibly buy how do I contact you? I would be interested in all the brake parts and the Rally wheels if you don't plan to use them. also I have a few parts that I wont be needing for my project. I live in Boise

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Awesome. Send me a message through Instagram and let me know what parts you’d like

[@mikeboutang4539]

What about the 69 charger, love that car.

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Waiting on parts! Hope to have some new stuff soon!

[@mikeboutang4539]

@@rustbucketrestos6511 ok looking forward to it.

[@pauls6797]

I have a 66 Lemans/GTO I'm restoring & I'm interested in any left overs part you might have. How can I get in touch with you?

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Reach out to me through Instagram. I may have some stuff left over after the build is done.

[@pauls6797]

@@rustbucketrestos6511 will do

[@williamradecki450]

Do you still have a list of parts available ? Thanks

[@markmoats1312]

It makes a person wonder how someone got all those new parts just to sell them did he have a gto and just lost internet on his build or did he sell the body and have all the parts left over but either way great job on the parts man

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

He’s built a few and was selling what he had leftover

[@markmoats1312]

@@rustbucketrestos6511 oh well good for you then

[@markmoats1312]

Are you still doing the charger build?

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Yes! Just waiting for parts to come in.

[@markmoats1312]

Cool that's what originally got me watching the channel

[@williamradecki450]

Any news on parts ?

[@PLMacflyPL]

Buddy what happened to you’r 68 dodge charger ?

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

On the shelf until parts arrive, should have some more videos soon

[@andrer3854]

If you come across someone who want to off load GTO parts please let me know. I ordered OPGI inner fender and bolt holes don't line up. Those are ram air exhaust manifolds you must use different oil filter housings. I have trw connecting rods , but only 7 if interested.

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Good to know! What year gto do you have?

[@andrer3854]

1970

[@jamisonbenzeleski4668]

What happened to the gto project?

[@dannycasler4959]

Those aren't GTO seats, The upholstery is different plus the tracks and the chrome goes all of the way around the back of these seats suggesting that they're for a full size car I'm not saying you can't use them they just look like the seats you would see in a 1965 Grand Prix with the continuous chrome band all the way around the back.

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Good catch! I’ll do some digging

[@robertmaclachlan7948]

those tail light covers are for the z16 option on the 65 pontiac GTOs very desirable part not many z16 option gtos out there

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Awesome!!!! I had no idea’

[@carlkwasnjuk9518]

Suggestion: don't sell any of those parts until the car is completed.

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

That’s the plan!

[@truegrits257]

Welp you won't need much more to slam the clunker back together.

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Won’t be a clunker by the time I’m finished!

[@truegrits257]

Yeah with a score of parta like that I give this project a good year or so and all that stuff will be on the car and your yard driving it.

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Less than that hopefully! I hope to have the metal work done in the next few weejs

[@author_ken8528]

With all of those parts, shouldn't you reconsider making it a quarter-miler? This classic deserves to be back on the highway.

[@robertgibson88]

It can still run 10's as a fully restored Goat!

[@nicholasbrown6481]

Youre absolutely insane if youre going to pro Street this instead of restoration. You have almost everything you need dropped in your lap.

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

After making this video someone reached out and wanted me to build this car for them. They want it close to original. So I changed directions a bit on this one!

[@watsisbuttndo829]

Wow , mother lode!. Id like to talk to you about those tubular suspension arms, i have the same ones on my car and spent a lot of time with laser pointers and graph paper making sure the wheels pointed in the correct direction through the full range of travel. You need some more pieces to finish the job and then if you fit wide tyres there is some body contact that should be addressed before painting the car, and dont throw those old inner guards out yet as you may end up cutting up a set due to clearance issues there also.

[@tomp3981]

Hit the jackpot on this one. White interior with blue seatbelts. I think that look pretty cool. ✌👌