1979 Pontiac Bonneville Junkyard Find

The late 70s early 80s full size Bonnies are not a common site these days anywhere including the junkyard. It seems as though I run across much more in the Chevy Caprice and Oldsmobile Delta models than the ponchos. But here one was in the yard, a 1979 Pontiac Bonneville in the more door variety. Not much was wrong with this one other than the bent hood and damaged grill. The back bumper and tail lights were missing as well but otherwise a decent looking car that could havw had more life in it. There wasn't anything i needed of it but i figured I would get a quick video or someone would see it in the background pf another video and ask.

[@googleusergp]

Whoa Nelley, 1979 and used to be fine. Yes, I would have an issue with you not making a video of this. Rough, rough, rough, rough. My parents had two of these. The first was a Platinum (like this one) 1978 Brougham four door with a 301 V8 four barrel and we sold that in 1980 to my dad's coworker. It was replaced with a 1980 Brougham coupe with a 265 V8 that was stolen in 1982. I'd probably still have that Bonneville today if it was still around. Around 1979, the hubcaps (wire wheel covers) on the 1978 were stolen out of a Manhattan parking garage and my dad wound up using those same hubcaps as shown on this car. They were "Fugalay Ugitay" to use your term. We got the VIN, we win: 2 for Pontiac, N for Bonneville, 69 for four door sedan, W for 4.9L (301 CID) V8 with four barrel, Pontiac produced, aka RPO code "L37", aka "The Rodney Dangerfield" of Pontiac V8s, 9 for 1979 model year, P for Pontiac, MI assembly and the rest is the production sequence. The Pontiac, MI plant was the Pontiac "home" plant and closed in 1988 after the last of the G body RWD cars and Fieros were assembled. The 301 V8 is a very misunderstood engine with many of its "problems" being the "mechanics" that attempt to "fix" them. It was an economy engine and when driven reasonably, they run, run, run, run, run, run, run and run some more. They have better economy and oil control than any Chevrolet V8 and they are a smoother running engine. Parkway Pontiac existed through at least the 1980s, as I found evidence of another car in the 1980s with that same dealer placard. No tag, can't brag, but can be figured out, no doubt: ST79 for 1979 model year, 2BN69 for Pontiac (2) Bonneville (BN) four door sedan (69), PON or P for Pontiac, MI assembly, 74V for Carmine vinyl interior trim, 15L and 15U for Platinum lower and upper exterior paint, A52 for front bench seat, among other codes. Whoa Nelley, 301 and this one is done. L37 and soon to go to Heaven. The crash made it trash. That's it, time to quit. Poncho needs a new honcho. Quadrajet was a sure bet. Division 2 is soon to be over for you. Going to be flat and that's that. 4.9 and outta time. Please don't get squished, because all of the "B" body faithful, many here, maybe Benny and yup, the Google Man are all going to be pissed.

[@jtrain32]

You need to talk to educate us on these forgotten treasures man. Keep doing what you do best. Thank you Benny

[@davidmckinney6577]

I love to hear you talk Benny don't never change buddy you are A ok 👌 in my books.

[@johnoksys7713]

Thanks for showing another classic car from my younger years

[@davesnothere7180]

As we get older in life we learn to not care of what others are saying. Forget the negative talk. You keep making your videos how you want them. Talk as much as you want. After all it is your Channel!! Keep up the great work. We Love seeing these older cars.

[@randallderr8519]

you talk just enough....always enjoy the ride you take me on...I sit here and let you do all the walking. thank you, Benny

[@SpeedyRacer978]

One owner car ! Really nice. 😊

[@scott4668]

Thanks Benny. We appreciate what you do.

[@markrudolph683]

Nice long hood❤ please keep talking, that's what makes me watch your videos. Has character, keep up the good work and hunting 👍

[@Cheezwizzz]

I don’t think you talk enough!!! Love that accent 😊

[@kc0lif]

pontiac bonneville is nice.

[@walterbatman7949]

Keep doing your videos the way you always have

[@sarbjeethayer4919]

looks like grandma's or grandpa's car, the break pedal and accelerator ,if you look closely are practically brand new, and don't worry about talking too much, its highlight of the video, you explaining all this ! keep up great work!

[@debbiebermudez5890]

Mr. B. Here ! 👀😎👍👀😎👍🍩☕️🍩☕️ ! Many of these vehicles when new had few or no options ! Sad to see is one in parts, can be save ! Thanks Benny

[@PaulRavitsky]

I love that white one next to it.

[@coinslotsandjoysticks2572]

I bought a maroon one with maroon cloth interior in 92 and it was like new, i loved it and it would fly with the big Pontiac 400 someone had put in it, i gave the old man 900 bucks for it, i drove it for years until a u haul truck hit me and totalled it , i put a dog house on it and had the frame straightend and drove it a while and my friend wanyed it so i sold it and he drove it until last year when he passed away and his wife called me and gave it back to me for free, it's outside and still fires right up and dtives like a new on, no rust or dents and the interior is mint condition , im gonna paint it next month and then it will look like its new again they dont build cars like that anymore

[@garymckee8857]

These were everywhere when I was young now they have went to the great crusher in the sky ✨️🙃

[@sweetdaddy77]

I hate to see those late 70’s B bodies go. Thanks for sharing.

[@jonathanjones5960]

Nice thanks 👍🏿

[@diedonner299]

How about showing us the 68 Poncho next door in a future video?

[@sikandar223]

Very nice

[@MrSmokingfrog1]

Oh good lord, if it's not you talking too much, then someones complaining that you walk too fast.😆 They don't have to watch if they can't take it Benny. You do you man.

[@markbrookes6557]

I was 22 when this car was new. I wanted a 2 dr. really bad but it wasn't meant to be.

[@ClassicRideSociety]

there's a 2 Door Bonneville next to this one. Albeit a little more than a decade older

[@googleusergp]

@@ClassicRideSociety My parents had a 1978 and a 1980, two and four door respectively. My scout leader had a two-tone green 1979 Bonneville, and a neighbor had an '81 Brougham, similar to our 1980, but they had an Olds 307 V8 in theirs. They bought it new and the neighbor that had the shop out of his house worked on it for a time. By that time, around 1988, it was rough and really worn out. It wasn't long before it was gone.

[@harrymiller8538]

That one was the entry level Bonn in 1979. No tilt, power windows or locks, vinyl seats, no cruise control or padded roof. Shame though solid car other than the bumper & rear lights swiped off it , bent up hood & grill assembly.

[@danh2134]

Parts are probably missing to keep another one on the road legally

[@TheREALOC1972]

I'd buy that for the frame alone, one of the biggest trends out here in the West/Southwest is buying up these mid-late 70's and 80's (up to 1988 when they stopped the full frame car) and putting classic truck bodies on the frames and building cheap lowered hot rods that you can daily drive because the drive train is newer and better suited for it. Yeah you may have to modify the frame a little bit here and there but it's still alot cheaper in the long run, a custom frame would cost you anywhere from 10-15k, a 70's-80's full size will cost $800 and it comes with an engine, transmission and suspension, speaking of suspensions, you don't have to lower them because cars already sit lower than trucks do and there's other parts on the full size car that you can stripe off and sell because someone out there is looking a for back seat, a set of original hubcaps, a trunk lid or doors. I have a good friend that is in the process of putting a 58 Chevy Apache body on a 81 Chevy Caprice frame. Yeah the 58 Apache is an "Undesirable" truck as far as what people are building and yeah almost noone wants a 81 Caprice but combined he's going to have a pretty cool lowered hotrod on a VERY cheap budget, when it's all said and done he's going to have 5-6k into a cool ass hotrod, and that includes a full paint job.

[@jonathanburnham627]

Your videos are great. I don’t agree with the dude who keeps commenting that you talk too much. 👍

[@googleusergp]

Neither do I.

[@ronaldmiller673]

Hi Benny,, This Pontiac is ok ,, But the other Pontiac next to it is older the Grill has a bigger nose 👃on it white.. Thanks 👍👍

[@liltwin9013]

I need them skirts and that's a rarity

[@carminecrapanzano1407]

You don't talk too much. Forget the Haters

[@jsciarri]

Very base Bonneville model. Looks to have the 4.9 301 under the if I'm right.

[@googleusergp]

Correct, 4.9L (301 CID) V8 with four barrel, Pontiac produced, RPO code "L37". It was an optional engine.

[@malikdigger4544]

Don't see too often 80s Pontiac Bonneville especially 80s near find Benny think made bubbletop 90s Bonneville aswell sane platform as Caprice

[@googleusergp]

No, the last Bonneville rear wheel drive would have been in 1986 on the "G" body platform. By the time the "bubble" Caprice came out in 1991, Pontiac didn't have an equivalent.

[@Bruce12867]

Hey Benny, are your gonna do a video on that 1968 Pontiac right next to it?

[@Bud88883]

Love the videos especially the 60s and 70s cars. I got my driver's license in 1974 at 16 1/2. I grew up working on those cars. As for you talking to much in the videos you're fine. You should know by now there is always someone who wants to cry about something.😢 keep doing what you do!!!

[@falconman9554]

Hey what yard is this? I could use some parts off thoes 2 bull nose ford pickups behind that old bonnie, and you just keep on talking someone is gona start complaining you don't talk enough if you quiet down!

[@alwilkerson1450]

Leave it in there in the junkyard . It should have left the assembly line and went straight to the junkyard 😂

[@robchamberlin4900]

I could use the front bumper for my 79

[@ClassicRideSociety]

they crushed it

[@gladememmott3001]

What are those things that go on the steering wheel? I have a brand new one that I need to sell and idk how to list it. Everyone had one when i was a kid.❤❤❤

[@googleusergp]

Steering wheel wrap/cover.

[@gladememmott3001]

@@googleusergp thanks 😊

[@buddycarofano1635]

Suicide knob

[@daramussimmons1974]

Are how you get parts for body

[@Voiceinthewoods]

talk all you want nice ponti

[@rudyflores9395]

You see dude But you won't show SLOTTED mags. My brother had an 80's something they have an awesome ride. I do like when you share some car knowledge that I didn't know or forgot Bueno Mr. sir stay safe on to the other junkyard or ass I would call it the ANTI - WIFE land. Later

[@calisippweezy2848]

Is this for sale/ parts? If so, how can I get in touch?

[@ClassicRideSociety]

they crushed it

[@calisippweezy2848]

@@ClassicRideSociety is this a parts place like pick & pull or something?

[@daramussimmons1974]

Where is this car‼️‼️?

[@ClassicRideSociety]

it was at Garland Auto recycling recyclers second yard in South Dallas Texas. but they crushed it a couple weeks back