Drifting in the 1966 G.T.O.

[@yourbeekeeper]

In my younger days, I would always look for car show to enter my hot rods into... I never won much of anything... the guys who took home trophies always trailered their cars in and still spend hours detailing every nut and bolt. I have NEVER trailered a car to a show..I would drive it in.. spend some time knocking the bugs off the winshield and drive home... I guess my trophy was actually getting to enjoy what I built.. Thanks for watching, I appreciate it!

[@loremipsum7471]

I haven't ridden in a 66 GTO since 1970 in El Cajon California when I was 13/14 years old. My neighbor Bob had an older brother, Ron Witek, who took me to my Little League games a couple of times and other places. He would blast Black Sabbath from his 8-track player and got me hooked on that band because everything Ron did was cool. Black Sabbath, The Wizard, Hand of Doom, Electric Funeral... Pontiac 66 GTO and the 8-track was the ultimate. I remember he got a new 8-track of a band called Atomic Rooster and left me listening to it in his car as he went inside to get something at his house. One day we were going up Avocado Blvd at a slight incline, and he floored it. WOW! My back was pinned to the seat the likes I've never felt since that day! The 1966 GTO has been my favorite ever since, because everything Ron Witek did was cool, you know.

[@yourbeekeeper]

My first "pinned to the seat" experience was in 1981 at a ripe age of 11, in my friend's brothers 1969 El Camino running an insane alcohol burning big block. We were getting a ride to basketball practice and I remember it like it was yesterday... all three of us stuffed in the bench seat, Led Zepplin Fool in the Rain blasting on the stereo, my arm hanging out of the open window, not a seatbelt in sight and us getting so sideways up the road to the school with the tire smoke just billowing out of the back...the sight, sound and smell of everything going on was the hook I needed to seek big horsepower cars.

[@josephgeorgeejr7039]

Awe man, freaking awesome, absolutely live way the dashboard shook back and forth when you turn ignition! Bring back memories, when i was a kid and we seen a car like this we would block road until the driver did light up tires

[@ronromano2483]

My first car was a 1966 GTO. What a great car. Had several GTO's since, but nothing like that '66!

[@iliastsiogas]

Nice car... I was home with my 20 month son and he was crying until we saw your drifts. He stopped imediately (!) as he heard the V8 drifting! Thanks man!

[@yourbeekeeper]

That's awesome!!!! Thanks for watching!

[@SparkZ1420]

God Bless the Pontiac GTO. Dream car is a 66 or 67 GTO. Dad had several before I was born. He showed me pics of his when I was a child, been my dream car ever since. Thank you so much for the videos. It's good to see a classic muscle car video going out and having fun. Prius' and small cars have really changed the world. Thank you again, long live the Pontiac GTO!!

[@harley8728]

I remember driving down a side street in my 69 gto and a lady yelled slow down and I was going 20mph in that neighborhood.

[@yourbeekeeper]

hahha... yep...they are speeding even at a stop sign.

[@AsTheSeasonsGray]

You seem like the coolest dude to chill with. Sick freaking powerslide at 2:03.

[@yourbeekeeper]

+AsTheSeasonsGray Thank you. I love driving this car in every way but straight...lol.

[@jeremiahd6643]

@@yourbeekeeper it sounded like you did it in front of a cop. if that is the case then it seems as though I just saw the stone cold steve austin of the muscle car world lol

[@CaptainFALKEN]

Love the narration. Awesome, man. Enjoy your ride. Noticed right away. A real Pontiac driver in a Pontiac. That's how we do it

[@j81851]

One of the best videos ever!! I'm 62 and have oil/trans fluid/rear end oil in my blood. This car takes me back to the days of my 66 Chevy with a 396/375 Positract and early 400 Turbohydramatic. I can feel the rush as you hammer down on this absolutely beautiful Goat. Man, what a great job. Keep up the good work! Wonderful can and a really good funny video!

[@yourbeekeeper]

Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed the vid.. I have a more fun videos with this car. Thanks for watching.

[@eddieristau4214]

Learned many years AGO DON'T LEAVE THE IGNITION IN THE ON POSITION UNLESS YOUR RUNNING, that's if still got points lol. Nice GTO, driven hard like they should be driven. Wish I had my old 66 Pontiac Lemans still, just a 326 2 barrel but that engine was very surprising for what it was. Reminds me of the the good old days back in the early 1990's when I had it.

[@frankwurth5375]

Back in the late 70s I had a 65 GTO, basically a no frills Lemans with a big appetite 389. Later had a 67 Lemans, nice luxury ride, gave it to my sister when she needed a car to haul her kids around. Wish I still had those rides.

[@yourbeekeeper]

I really like the loooong body lines of cars in the 60's

[@1955RodHot]

I'm watching this in the dead of winter in Canada, my '62 Biscayne all tucked away in it's garage until the snow melts and the salt is washed off the roads- four months from now. Such a long wait to take it out and look for some friends to play with. Guess I'll have to watch videos like this in the meantime...so thanks for posting! LOVE your GTO.

[@yourbeekeeper]

Thanks for watching.. try to stay warm and hope for an early Spring!

[@TheSecretsoftheheart]

I was given my brothers 67 Lemans when he went to Veitnam in 69.Spent 5 years trying to make it into a GTO.All my early dating history is in that car. The dash shot was such a welcomed memory. ..thanks for the great video

[@1966gto1000]

I had a '66 as well in the early '70's; gold on gold. My God was that a pretty car. Drove it to 115,00 miles and it began to use some oil, smoke. So rather than re ring it I bought a '68 GTO, black on black. It was pretty, but man was it ever a lemon. Everything minor went wrong; usually electrical. The '66 was by far the best car I've ever owned. Very few problems. Just eased it around town for the most part. It had the most undesirable transmission, the 2-speed powerglide, and did it ever use gas! It drank leaded premium too. But very few problems with that car and many great memories. Wish I had it back!

[@yourbeekeeper]

+Dale Andrews Hi Dale, I replaced the slip and slide powerglide with a TH-350 shortly after I bought this car...best move ever. I agree, the body style and lines of the '66 are just poetry in motion. Never was a big fan of the second gen. smaller GTO's. I had the opportunity years ago to buy a '69 GTO, the price was right, but I passed...it just didn't feel right to me.

[@vortecmob1168]

Awesome video! I have a 1964 Ford Falcon with a V8 that I'm fixing up, it's not painted yet other than primer and there's a couple minor electrical issues that need fixing but it's getting towards being road legal. I'm so used to driving my slow ass pace arrow rv everywhere that when I had just finished fixing up the carburetor on the Falcon and I went to take it for a test drive I laid down rubber on my driveway and my landlord got pissed at me haha. It really reminds you how much power those vintage cars really have. Keep up the good videos!

[@yourbeekeeper]

***** Enjoy that Falcon... I really like the look of those cars!

[@austinnichols9894]

I'm glad to see you use it like a real muscle car! I think it'd be a shame to see it as a trailer queen!

[@Coldmustard899]

im thinkin the same thing

[@CaptainFALKEN]

Pontiac boyz, we drive

[@yourbeekeeper]

Thank you , I have years of practice with this car. I have road raced this car at local tracks through the years. Making around 430 HP does not hurt either. Thanks for watching.

[@yourbeekeeper]

Thanks, My daughter is in her third year of French in school and she helped me.

[@cjw1968]

Oh,Man!I Love that steering wheel! Love the whole car! I'm jealous! A REAL BEAUTY!

[@yourbeekeeper]

Thanks Curtis.

[@Hallowedwanderer]

Im getting one of this... after I graduate lol... congrats on that beauty, love pontiacs; love muscle cars !

[@yourbeekeeper]

Thanks Mike! I have always loved the Pontiac Power! Thanks for watching!

[@LyraKeltica61]

I love your video, love your car. Thanx so much for sharing.

[@yourbeekeeper]

Thanks for watching!

[@scottsinfl]

Its been awhile so I had to watch it again 4 years later. It still sound as good as it did 4 years ago.lol

[@yourbeekeeper]

Yeah, I really need to get that car out into the sun...it's literally sitting three feet from me as I type this...patiently waiting.

[@yourbeekeeper]

Thanks! You going to make any vids of your new project?

[@robertmcgiverin5298]

Wicked nice and all that jazz way too cool 😎 👌

[@daleandrews3552]

I had 3 GTO's at a different points in my life, a '66, a '68, then a few yeara later I saw a '67 that I had to have. So I bought it and kept it a coule of years.

[@yourbeekeeper]

I am sure there are some online sites to buy these old cars, but eBay is probably the most widely used. Thanks for watching.

[@scribblergto8445]

Nice car and I dig your video. I've got a '69 GTO that I just had the 400 motor rebuilt with a RAIV cam, Edelbrock Performer intake and stock RA headers. Looking forward to breaking her in and turning some heads. I like your sense of humor.

[@yourbeekeeper]

Your '69 should be a good runner... Hope you get some good times behind the wheel.. Thanks for watching!

[@garlitzhyperformancegarage8818]

make more please, I have a 70 chevelle 2 door hard top coupe, if I lived there I would definitely cruise with you and I'm a huge fan of GTO's,my dad has a 70 Judge

[@Stefano5441]

If I lived there I'd have joined you with my 66 Galaxie. Old cars are amazing and what you have there is a definite eye-catcher.

[@BorisW150]

One can really appreciate just how hideous the Toyota Prius is parked next to a beautiful old classic like this '66 GTO.

[@yourbeekeeper]

I can not disagree.

[@dansmusic5749]

Boy, did you get that right!

[@ToyKingWonder]

We used to have stylized cars, stylized buildings and even stylized appliances. Now look at us. People are more interested in their coffee and their computer games.

[@White65gto]

Sir, I just want to say for starters what a gorgeous car your 66 is. While watching your video, I thought those roads looked familiar! I might have a friend for your goat. I have a 65 Post GTO being reborn here in Sonoma County. I would love to have the privileged to share pictures, stories and one day get a gathering of these beautiful cars! I'm in the Santa Rosa area. My 65 Post Coupe is up on a home built rotisserie as of this moment, getting the best cancer treatment possible.

[@GTOAviator]

2:03 - some straight up Gone in 60 Seconds shit. Love it, GTO for life!

[@yourbeekeeper]

GTOAviator Thanks for stoppin in... it sounds much better in person.

[@HEYBERT1984]

Love me some old GM boats. I have a 68 impala ss and a 70 imp vert with a ls3 myself. Nice GTO

[@astropilotred]

High school early 70's lots of nice cars, driving fast, normal then! I'm glad I was there! Nice GTO

[@yourbeekeeper]

HI Robert, I definately was born in the wrong era... H.S. was the late '80's for me and most production cars of that era were lame.

[@ghost9431]

yourbeekeeper Sucks even more to be in H.S right now all my gen has access to is honda civics maybe and old crown vic but for the most part not very many choices in terms of performance.

[@rowen211]

you have no idea how badly I want a '66 in that color with that interior. You are a lucky man.

[@MRKHF67]

Very nice car,you must have been taking good care of it ! I bought a 66 GTO this summer,imported from California in 2006. Here in Norway we get some garage-time (winter and snow), so i am taking care of some rust-spots and giving it a suspension-upgrade +changing colour from original burgundee to black. It has a 400 engine and rear axle from a 68 GTO,engine has Edelbrock RPM heads, cam, intake and holley 750 carb + dougs headers. Big fan of your videos, keep em coming :-)

[@bonethang374]

Haha! Did that ambulance egg you on?? That burnout was awesome!!

[@yourbeekeeper]

+Bone Thang haha...yeah he did... I found out later that a friend of mine was the one burping the siren and they were just there having lunch.

[@johnwilkerson2195]

Enjoyed your video nice car grew up around muscle cars

[@yourbeekeeper]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@thebookoflessons]

nice.. I have a 66 Gto black and red also; what kind of paint is that.. mines ready

[@imgottie]

I still have my 66 GTO, and it still rocks, I have the original 389, but i put a 455 CID w/ram air 3 heads in it and replaced the 2 speed power glyde (glide)with a turbo 400, and cruze to Ronny and the daytonas, BTW no pasenger seat cause i drive alone, and dont have to hear the misses tell me im driving to fast, lol

[@yourbeekeeper]

+John Gotti I prefer to ride alone as well. I only have an AM radio in mine...so it's just the sweet, sweet sound of the all mighty Pontiac that floats into my ears.

[@robertsnowball]

I am 72 years old now and have had a few cars in my time but I have to say the 65 GTO I had was definitely one of my favorites . 389 Tri-Power , 4 spd . very fast and actually with the tires back then it handled real well . I would love one now with some of the new technology and tires that would stick to the road . The 65 I had would definitely give some of the new ones a go !!!!

[@yourbeekeeper]

Robert Snow Hi Robert, This old '66 has several suspension upgrades from factory... I installed disk brake drop spindles, huge front sway bar, boxed the rear control arms and added a rear sway bar, had four coil springs custom made and upgraded from a 14" to a 15" ralley rim of course with radial tires (245-55-15). It made a world of improvement from when I first bought it. Thanks for watching, I appreciate it!

[@Coldmustard899]

Ive got a sixty five gto, if youd like I have a instagram with some fresh documentation!! (search @65goat on instagram)

[@cenzo_ct]

i love your car man! GTOs are my favorite!

[@marshallmcdowell4344]

great healthy sounding engine! come on to alabama. a few buddies and I have a car club here with all the late 60s and early 70s muscle cars you can think of and would be glad to have you join us for a show and cruise

[@yourbeekeeper]

That is an original tissue box, has a Pontiac emblem on the front and was an option. You swing it out so you can get the tissue, and after a few good accelerations, it tends to swing itself out. Thanks for watching!

[@thelaborpeasant]

People who have never driven or ridden in a car like this don't understand. It's a completely different experience than any other car, even modern muscle. It's such a different beast and requires such a different approach to driving, it's really amazing. Btw HUGE kudos to you for driving it the way it's meant to be driven. I can't stand people who buy these cars just wanna pussy foot around and be seen in them or think they're too precious to really drive. You are keeping the true spirit alive

[@yourbeekeeper]

@Nascarlee Hey Lee, I used to sacre the pants of my passengers when I would get the care completely sideways and still be able to keep 'er between the lines. I love the long wheel base and power steering to finesse the car down the road. Thanks for watching.

[@Forgoten214]

That's awesome, is the transmission place still in business? I agree that a 350 would be easier but a 400 would be more durable theoretically. But yours has had no problems and a 400 isn't really necessary unless you're going over 500+ at the wheels. How does the shifter work? You said you added a extra notch? Does it look odd on the stock shifter or have you replaced the stock shifter with a different model or aftermarket one? I've contemplated that for years, the powerglide...

[@yourbeekeeper]

It's the original 389, bored 60 over and a lot of other mods. Maybe this year someone will be up for a playdate. Thanks for watching.

[@midnightfirews6]

Great video! Nice to see someone with a really clean old street car driving it the way it should be driven.

[@scringe1]

Nice car. You still having fun at an older age. So cool. Never lose the kid in ya.

[@yourbeekeeper]

@fairfieldkid6 Thanks for the nice comment. The '66 is probably my favorite muscle car. Hope you are still playing the guitar. You've got skilz.

[@THETHUNDERHEAD67]

dude keep her happy and healthy,i have a 67 that im currently working on just a matter of dropping in the engine and goen, maybe someday well bump into eachother. does she have the original 400 in her? if not what does she have?

[@yourbeekeeper]

Thank you. I will make more vids...life has been keeping me pretty busy and some of the extracurricular activities have taken a back seat... but soon enough it will see the daylight again.

[@yourbeekeeper]

@MrJohndeere93 Thanks for watching. The car was auto from the factory and the automatic was more consistant when I used to bracket race. However, I have an original bell housing, flywheel, 4-speed console and pedal set-up sitting on a shelf. When this automatic finally dies, I will put a 5-speed in it.

[@yourbeekeeper]

I don't like doing this on City Streets..too much liability. I have a private property lot that would be great to set up a couple cameras while I play around, just have to work out the logistics. Hopefully this Summer. Thanks for watching.

[@yourbeekeeper]

Thank you. Still has the original 389 block between the rails. It has had extensive work done to it and ran 429hp on the dyno. It goes pretty good.

[@104jones]

Nice goat man. Random question - whats that little silver box you adjust at 0:23? I've seen them in older GM cars and always wondered what they were.

[@ceedagr8159]

My God your GTO is mint ! Love it !

[@yourbeekeeper]

Thank you Corey.

[@Tchobil]

Awesome video...I'm very impressed both by your GTO and how you're drifting it !

[@thebookoflessons]

Thanks I'm guessing single stage no clear on top..?

[@yourbeekeeper]

Thanks for the great comment. I will come out again here real soon. Thanks for watching.

[@yourbeekeeper]

Thank you! I have been driving this car a LONG time and am very familiar with how it reacts.

[@gatta124]

beautiful car man! i can only hope the 69 im working on could someday hold a torch to yours!

[@Holmquist17]

Wow what a beauty, I'm not usually a GTO guy but that car is awesome. Is it a standard? I'm 16 and thinking of picking up an old muslce car like a '66 mustang or 70 camaro. Can't wait!

[@yourbeekeeper]

Still has the original 389 block between the rails. It has had extensive work done to it and ran 429hp on the dyno. It goes pretty good.

[@recmod148]

You know when ems starts hittin the wig-wags that’s a green light to light ‘em up all day long…. Love it.

[@jlcaver]

This video is an American classic production. I love your outlook. This makes me as happy as watching a Rockford files episode. Your GTO performs flawlessly--I have a 67 442 that I drive in a similar fashion...... . Are you running the TH350 or 400? What stall converter/rear end gear and cam/carb? Outstanding running machine! "Driver is no slouch either"..... Many thanks from the Alabama Gulf Coast.

[@yourbeekeeper]

Great '66 you have.. just watched your video. Thanks for watching.

[@TheFRiNgEguitars]

That's a sweet sound, and a very healthy engine you have there. Is that a turbo 400 trans you have in it? (the good one) It shifts like one, so that's my guess. Too many people think you have to have a stick to go faster, not true!

[@yourbeekeeper]

Thanks, I am hoping after the rainy season is over I will get some drive time in.

[@guilhermebrune]

Nice sense of humor, beautifull driving and a magniffic goat .

[@erikm6326]

nice car man what size engine is it and how much HP are u getting out of her

[@BreizhVince]

Those car are built for fun and pleasure and you use it like their or suposed to be used ! Thank you, make me happy ! ( A french youtuber ! (i hope my english is not too bad))

[@yourbeekeeper]

@brothers0fwar It really is a different skill set to get a long car sideways, the weight and momentum to these heavy cars is tricky. I drove a 1974 Corvette for years and in that car you practically sit on the rear tires and it is super light...a whole different ball game to get those sideways and not end up looking the other direction.

[@Foxrider67Dawson]

I love how you drive it the way its meant to be drove and not baby it like most people who own muscle cars, when I have my 72 Chevelle SS out I get crazy looks from all the older guys guys because I drive it like you lol

[@fritzhvac]

Rock n Roll Brother !!! What a Ride !!! Man you got knee deep in her !!! Awesome video my Friend !!!

[@concernedviewer6909]

Can't wait to try this once I get home!

[@yourbeekeeper]

Thank you. I put it on a tripod and seat-belted it in. Stayed in place good. Thanks for watching.

[@yourbeekeeper]

Sadly I'm not the norm... the world is full of people afraid of their own shadows and unwilling to step outside their comfort zone or think outside the box. Thanks for watching.

[@BLOEDVLEK]

66 is really my favourite year for the GTO and it looks stunning in black.

[@yourbeekeeper]

I bought this car in 1987 and paid $400 for it. Been sitting in a garage for 12 years and full of cats when I dragged it into the sun light. Got it running with a new battery and can of gas... drove it to a gas station two blocks away on four flat tires...Put a fresh tank of gas and got all four to hold air long enough to drive home. I knew from that moment that I would never get rid of such a great machine.

[@JRC99]

If it makes you feel better, I'm 16 and the flame burns in me, so to speak. Badass driving. Doing it so I don't have to!

[@yourbeekeeper]

+84Bronco351 Thank you.. I've been a gear head my whole life... I call it "Throttle Therapy"

[@jakobfolmar6604]

JRC99 good kid. Don't let the new age suck you in!

[@-Assassin-]

Great video! I like how you set the camera up behind you to capture what it's like to drive that awesome car. I look forward to more videos!! Thanks

[@MrFrezer22]

I know it's gonna be a stupid question, cause nobody would be interested in that kind of stuff when dealing with such cars, but what mpg do you normally get on this car?

[@fairfieldkid6]

my dad has the same exact car!! him and i practically rebuilt the engine. yours sounds really nice!

[@santaclaushawkeyenj3878]

That was fun thanks for sharing! Back in the 50s and 60s all those parking lots would be filled with hot rods, beautiful woman, and young guys. Yes they be looking at the rods rather than the woman !

[@yourbeekeeper]

Thanks for watching... I am not old enough to know the 50's and 60's...but I remember the 70's and 80's and the cruise nights with amazing hot rods, good looking girls, and food that would get brought to your car by a lady on roller skates...fun times.

[@InvincibleExtremes]

beautiful car, I love vintage american iron, especially the 66-7 gto and first gen firebirds. I drive a 68 bird with a 461 stroker every single day.

[@yourbeekeeper]

THanks for stoppin in! I had a '67 firebird convert about 20-plus years ago... what a fun car.

[@yourbeekeeper]

Oh yeah, I still have this machine... it waits patiently in the garage for it's next cruise. I bought this car in 1987.

[@mikeswartz3146]

Reminds me of when I drove around with my 66 goat.

[@jlowry421]

sounds good. what motor does it have?

[@jkeimel354]

Hi Great video. What exhaust are you running? Is this stock? Headers? Sounds awesome -- cheers

[@yourbeekeeper]

+BuzzyFredrick I am running Hooker Super Comp long tube headers, 2.5" pipes and custom built mufflers. Thank you.

[@yourbeekeeper]

I always liked the cars that were not common. I had first gen Firebirds and Camaros, and I really love the look of the '69 RS Camaro with the headlight doors, but growing up, they were everywhere. I am also a fan of the '71 Duster, '59 Chevy trucks... oh the list goes on and on. I have had dozens of cars/trucks come an go in my life, but the GTO has staying power. I am sure I will buy and sell dozens more, but the GTO will always have a spot in my garags.

[@TychoAussie]

I'm running into the same problem in my area too, Beekeeper. 423 rwhp and no one to share it with. Nobody even looks up from their cellphones anymore. Not even the oncoming traffic, I suspect.

[@yourbeekeeper]

Tycho Aussie Sad state of affairs.... Thanks for watching!

[@rziwani]

Great vid...I'll have to get mine out for one more ride and video tape it ...:-)

[@yourbeekeeper]

Thank you! Hope you have a great ride!

[@maineiack]

what size wheels and tires?

[@yourbeekeeper]

265/50/15

[@yourbeekeeper]

@trbfshmn It is a built T-350 with a manual valve body that shifts hard and true.

[@Forgoten214]

Beautiful car, do you have more GTO videos? Love the Black on this generation.

[@yourbeekeeper]

It's a TH350 with a manual valve body, so I need to shift it through the gears. It was built by a local race shop and has not let me down in 20 years.

[@stevet8121]

If you had done that same route in 1968 or so, you would have had a few challengers to race. I know because I'm 72 and had a 65 GTO back then. I didn't lose many street races.