1967 Pontiac LeMans Convertible Put Back On The Road After 38 Years!

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2 ай бұрын

In this video, I surprised my friend by putting his late-brother's 1967 Pontiac LeMans (GTO clone) convertible back on the road for the first time in 38 years. This 1967 LeMans has nearly every GTO-specific piece on it. Under the hood is a 400 CI Pontiac engine with a Turbo 400 transmission. It was parked back in 1986. The old hot rod was in beautiful shape despite its long hibernation. I had about three and a half days to work on the car while my friend was on vacation. During that time, I did everything the car needed in order to be drivable, plus some cosmetic touches, in about 40 hours. I didn't necessarily have permission to do this from him, but I figured that we were close enough that he wouldn't be upset with the results. My gamble paid off. His reaction was what I had hoped for and we then spent hours talking about everything that him and his brother did to the car back in the 80s. This has been and likely will be the most emotional vehicle revival I'll ever do. Hope you're proud of how your car looks, John.

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@ronaldhenderson9106 2 ай бұрын

That's A NOBLE PROJECT FOR A BUDDY! WE ALL SALUTE YOU SIR!!

@ChiefClassics Ай бұрын

Thank you much!!

@raymondrau7580 Ай бұрын

Man, that thing is coming along. Every time you pan over to the '60 I get excited. I got a 60 Catalina waiting to have its rebuilt 389 installed. I'm chomping at the bit to drive it

@ChiefClassics Ай бұрын

Those 60s are beautiful cars! That'll be on the next video

@chadjohnson2389 2 ай бұрын

Wow really enjoyed that revival. Can't wait to see what Pontiac you revive next.

@ChiefClassics Ай бұрын

I'll have a double feature up next week!

@courtneymoyer1637 2 ай бұрын

I wish I had that car looks like it would be fun to drive.😊

@RusThompson 2 ай бұрын

Wow, what a great thing you have done here for him. You are a great friend. I sure hope he liked it. Now I must know his reaction!!

@ChiefClassics Ай бұрын

He loved it and it was great to hear stories of him and his brother working on it

@ponchonick9741 Ай бұрын

Your a good friend that understands what it’s like to lose someone not to many people would do what you did

@ChiefClassics Ай бұрын

I appreciate it! It made me happy to see him excited about the car again

@johnkendrick7304 Ай бұрын

The perfect wheel and tire combination. Whoever doesn't like cragar Wheels and white lettered tires isn't a car guy

@grstew4 Ай бұрын

Would have loved to see his face when he saw it! Love your enthusiasm! Great job on a great looking car. Those stacked headlights on the Pontiacs were so cool!

@ChiefClassics Ай бұрын

Anything with stacked headlights looks killer! He was really happy with it

@keith4936 2 ай бұрын

Really enjoy your videos, keep it up!

@kitt7219 2 ай бұрын

TY once again.

@michaelerickson1518 2 ай бұрын

I have a Pontiac v8 engine with #46 heads and it has 350 cast in on the block near the fule pump

@davehotz7810 2 ай бұрын

What about the 67 GTO hard top beside it I'm liking it

@ChiefClassics Ай бұрын

It's my partner's high school car. It might make an appearance on here

@davehotz7810 Ай бұрын

@@ChiefClassics yes 66 67 GTO had top are the best looking GTO s enjoy your videos man

@ChiefClassics Ай бұрын

@@davehotz7810 greatly appreciate it Dave!

@user-fo7kq3sr1o 2 ай бұрын

Love all them Pontiac cars which ones are yours they’re all pretty cool I got several myself Look forward to your videos.

@ChiefClassics Ай бұрын

What do you have in your garage?

@user-fo7kq3sr1o Ай бұрын

@@ChiefClassics besides a garage full of engines and all kinds of other Panchos parts 65 Catalina 66, Grand Prix 67, 68,69 Bonnieville’s 68 Lemans, 68GTO in the newest is a 79 Trans Am and I got an oddball 1970 Javelin Way too many cars but I love messing with them

@ChiefClassics Ай бұрын

@@user-fo7kq3sr1o sounds a lot like our place! We have lots of 59-67 Pontiacs of all models, plus a 75 Grand Am, some Trans Ams, a Camaro, and a couple other Chevys, Fords, and Mopars!

@terryeustice5399 Ай бұрын

You’re really good on these Pontiac’s and that’s a solid for your friend. You seem to get em running pretty easy. Thanks for sharing your work. 💯👊👍

@toddaldridge390 Ай бұрын

Hey watch we detailing on you tube as those guys show what they use and give you good insight 👍👍👍👍

@kevinAuman1 Ай бұрын

Man that really sucks if the kid graduated in 84 then that means he was only 23-24yrs old when he passed but he definately had to been one cool ass kid to have a sweet hotrod like this I absolutely love it...

@ChiefClassics Ай бұрын

Thank ya much! It gets a reaction out of people in town because it's so well remembered. One of his good friends was in tears when she saw it after all this time

@myronsherman8571 26 күн бұрын

Lets help him out and subscribe to the channel! Thanks for watching 😊

@bobsharp9217 27 күн бұрын

Them old school muscle cars was like a good woman nose down rear end up

@jetsgardner5490 Ай бұрын

WHY didn't you tape the reaction when he saw it after all the work you put into it???

@kennyparker1819 Ай бұрын

Bet he didn't get permission to touch the car before he pulled it out and worked on it. You see several cars on other sites were people just set their loved ones cars aside as a memento. Bet the brother was not happy when he returned.

@fastjeffy Ай бұрын

@@kennyparker1819I did not get permission but he was thrilled. I didn’t feel right recording a reaction to something so emotional

@davidbisnette7673 2 ай бұрын

Would you be interested in any 64 Bonneville convertible parts?

@toddjohnston4788 Ай бұрын

Great job, really enjoyed...i subd😊

@ChiefClassics Ай бұрын

Appreciate it Todd!!

@terrybaker3982 Ай бұрын

It's definitely a GTO I had a 67 Pontiac Tempest and the lights are solid in the back not slotted

@ChiefClassics Ай бұрын

The owner confirmed it's a Lemans. Had the tail panel swapped out. The only "Lemans" pieces it still has is the quarter panel scallops and the Pontiac script on the header panel. It's a pretty darn good clone!