Everything Wrong with my $20K Fake 1968 Pontiac GTO - How bad is it?

[@AutoAuctionRebuilds]

I've decided to sell it, so we can spend more $$ on the 57 Plymouth. Selling it for $18K OBO (less than I payed for it) and it comes with the correct size BF Goodrich tires, and a new set of Bilstein shocks). Email [e-mail] if interested.

[@chrislangston2673]

Damn.... was about to give ya some key pointers to get her off the line quicker and more of a response.

[@AutoAuctionRebuilds]

@@chrislangston2673 I'm still listening :)

[@neilhartigan7456]

I think you’re making a big mistake but it’s your channel good luck

[@bobbyserchion]

I think it's great to get some of your money back randy it was fun watching these videos of you an the GTO great job again man oh if had the money I would take it off your hands

[@2003cobramustang]

That’s okay Randy I’d like to see you put more money into the Plymouth! She’s gorgeous plus like you said you’ve always wanted one since you where a kid!

[@briansd2772]

If that car had a Quadrajet that was well sorted (and I mean you knew how to properly tune the secondary air doors, power piston spring, and choke pull-off), you would never have any problems with its carburetor.

[@whichgodofthousandsmeansno5306]

The Pontiac 350 is a good motor. As long as it is converted to electronic ign from points about the only other thing to worry about is the timing chain. Which is why on the old Pontiacs I switch the factory nylon ones to a steel double roller. That one seems to be running really well and no smoke, knocks or ticks. I would take it anywhere.

[@brucecoleman7412]

The only V8 offered in the 68 LeMans is the Pontiac 350. The shifter will tell you what transmission you have. A 2 speed Powerglide will have PRNDL. The 3 speed will have PRND2L or 1 instead of the L. My 67 LeMans had the 2 speed. The GTO came standard with a 400 mated to a 3 speed automatic with a dual gate shifter made by Hurst.

[@keithnoneya]

Oh a HUGE WARNING, make sure you run a lead additive or you WILL sink the valves into the heads. This is of course if you don't have the hardened Exhaust valve seats installed on the heads. It will run fine for about 6 months to a year then you'll start to notice excessive noise coming from the valve train as they sink into the heads. You can fix it by changing the valve seats out but if you don't the Exhaust valves will sink. I know I did it to my 69 GTO and my 1974 Trans Am. Also if you run the lower octane you'll need to adjust the Ignition Timing or you'll get pinging in the valves due to per-detonation. This will result in broken stock valve rings, broken piston ring lands and will chamfer your cylinder walls. Been there and done that on my 74 Trans Am. You can fix that by boring out the cylinders and sleeving them. To find out if your valves have started to sink take it to a shop and have them check the valves stem height and run a compression check. Have fun with your Cool Le mans or Tempest. The Tire should be G70 Rally II 14X6 wheels not 15" in wheels. If you put 15" wheels on, it will rub the front fenders and tear them and the fenders up. I recommend the 15" wheels with smaller diameter tires to match the stock tire height for one reason only. It will corner better and not "Push" as much. That is very important in a heavy car. I almost put mine over a cliff in California because the tires were; to high on the front, the weight of the car and, Well I was getting a little aggressive in the mountains for a heavy 60's car. Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya

[@RichardSmith-um4js]

Just keep it as is and fix what needs fixing and remove all the fake GTO badges. An excellent LeMans.

[@bbb462cid]

The emblems back them were attached with legs in the chrome emblems going through holes in the bodywork, and the emblems were held on by speed nuts or captive fasteners. They didn't use adhesive and the emblems don't all have the same 'pattern' for legs and even some eblems go in different places. For example, some were on the rear quarter, and some were on the fender.

[@ButchNackley]

I was joking in the first video I saw of it and said he should get a tag with FAKE GOAT on it.

[@aschuppe]

Thanks for helping me out. I was trying to figure out the “fake” part. Duh on me!

[@Just_In_credible6]

Randy is trying to cool the whole world down. Thats great of you. Running the air conditioning in a convertible. I truly appreciate your effort and i hope it works.

[@tonylester6768]

The Lemans 350s can with two barrel Rochesters, That is not a Quadrajet, if it was it would either flood the engine or make it accelerate. That engine puts out about 1800 hp, 255hp gross HP., all you had to do was remove air cleaner. You have turbo350 tranny. two speed were older and not hooked up to 350s. This cars had a leather connector between steering wheel assembly and power steering gizmo. I forgot the name of it. The feel of steering will always be a little vague but the play is cause by the connector. It is designed to break in case of an accident. But can cause an accident if not eventually replaced. ,

[@timothyharrison8953]

Super Turbine 300 two speed used in various Buick, Oldsmobile, and Pontiac models from 1964-1969. The internal operation of the ST300 automatic was similar to the 1962-1971 Powerglide and almost indistinguishable. Few parts were interchangeable.

[@scotchbudmeister9018]

Look at it as a GTO tribute car. You could always rebadge it as a LeMans for resale. It's still a nice cruiser. You did good on the price. We had a '69 GTO with 14x6 Rally II wheels. Back then 14" looked fine with those unique looking Pontiac wheel arches. Fun fact: you could actually get a GTO with a chrome front bumper. It still had darker grill with white "GTO" lettering. The tail lights were unique for GTO too. GTO hoods did have nostrils but most were non functioning unless you got Ram Air. It sounds like your secondaries are working fine when you step on it. Great video, thanks.

[@drewbenefield2001]

Yes she makes it to AAR! I hope everything’s all right with your family Randy.

[@KingGene]

She will make it. I think you should put the Lemans badges back on it, a better steering wheel or the original and maybe the dash with a tach, but just my thoughts. Nice car though I like it.

[@wilsixone]

Don't even know if there was a cluster with a tach. Remember these had the hood-mounted tachometer...

[@drfrankenbass]

@@wilsixone ~I don't remember on the '68, but you could get the dash tach out of the '70 model. That also had a 140mph speedo, which would be pretty nifty.

[@timbarnhart9327]

It may not be a GTO but it's a nice looking Pontiac. I don't think you got hurt at all.

[@1gatomon]

68 can have a glide which yours has.. Its a nice clean Tempest convertible.. At best a Lemans base version. You need a full suspension rebuild with tie rod ends and a new steering box. Love the over-spray on the frame and engine. The springs are also all sagged out.

[@jamesmatheson4746]

you can tighten up the steering by adjusting the worm gear in the power steering box

[@jimjungle1397]

That's the 2 speed GM automatic often called Super Turbine 300. It has the vacuum modulator on the opposite side from a Powerglide transmission. There were some Canadian made Pontiacs with special heavy duty Powerglide transmissions. The insides were similar to the 427 Corvette Powerglide, but the transmission cases had bolt patterns for both Pontiac and Chevy engines.

[@Danzilly]

That's a cruiser for the weekends! That paint is awesome!

[@MM77700]

Get rid of the gto badges since you obviously know it’s not a gto and that would be a great start to this car

[@WrenchingOnCars]

Cars of this era had a valve in the heater hoses that shut off the flow to the heater core when you changed the temperature from hot to cold. The valve may be stuck open or the cable (some cars had a vacuum controlled valve) to the valve may be stuck or broken. This was the first auto repair I made, fixing the AC in my dads Dodge when I was 14 years old.

[@Vetteman372]

1968 Pontiac Lemans 6.6 Tire size Rim size and Bolt pattern 195/ SR14 14x5 ET8 5x120.65 Check rims price 205/75 SR14 See tires price 14x6 ET8 5x120.65 Check rims price 205/75 SR14 See tires price 14x7 ET12 5x120.65 Check rims price 225/60 HR15 See tires price 15x7 ET12 5x120.65 Check rims price

[@tokuzumi1]

Steering box probably has some adjustment in it. There is a set screw/jam nut. Loosen the jam nut, and tighten the screw a little. Bet it fixes the play.

[@edwardjbarton]

Your gear selector indicator will tell you. D & L is a powerglide. D 2 1 is a THM

[@hoozthair6076]

Unless a 2 speed was put in without changing the shifter. If it's a Pontiac 2 speed I believe it would be an M35.

[@2DogsVlogs]

Looks like its a 2-speed going by the gear leaver. Looks like it has D & S. No 2.

[@jackfisher3906]

A powerglide was NOT available in a GTO! A GTO ONLY came with a TH400, or a manual in either 3 or 4 speed.

[@jackfisher3906]

@@jasontengan1233 I know it IS a Tempest, LeMans which did come with a power glide as STANDARD Automatic. A GTO was ONLY offered with a TH400 Auto.

[@kennyrichard2971]

From what I can see it looks like the same powerglide I had in my 67 Le Mans and my 69 GTO i been working on has a TH400

[@alphaone101]

looks like a 2spd. powerglide to me. If that engine is a 5.7 liter it is a 350 and not the 389 that comes in a real GTO, plus I've never seen a GTO without the twin hood scoops. Find the numbers on the engine block and it will tell you whether it's a 350 or a 389. I'm betting it's a 350. I don't believe the Holly carb is correct for either the 389 or 350. Pontiacs used Quadrajet 4 barrel carbs

[@joca6282]

66 was the last year of the 389. GTO's from 67 to 70 had 400's. In 70 the 455 was offered. There are 350 HO's with 375 horses!

[@ziggy70962000]

I cant remember the year it started but 68 - 72 gto's had a vin prefix of 242. Also the gto never came with a 350 engine. They were 389- 455 ci. Then on Pontiacs the distributor sit backwards compared to other gm cars.. The reason is the vacuum advance hits the intake and limits adjustment

[@Big88Country]

With that car being a Lemans, the reason it doesn't have any get up and go from a dead stop is because of the rear end gears the Lemans came with. I think it's a 2:73 gear. Also, that transmission is a Super Turbine 300. Pretty sure you got a keeper here!

[@petermandics1517]

The transmission is a Super Turbine 300, a 2-speed automatic. It's not a Powerslide. Buick and Olds used them as well & Olds called it a Jetaway.

[@jimjungle1397]

The Super Turbine 300 has the vacuum modulator on the opposite side from that of the Powerglide. Easy way to tell. Some Canadian Pontiacs did get heavy duty Powerglide transmission, with guts similar to the 427 Corvette Powerglide, but the Canadian Pontiac Powerglide has bolt patterns for both Pontiac and Chevy engines.

[@shotgunpsycho]

This car most definitely has a 2.90 or 3.07 gear. No low end power but definitely great on the freeway. Cool car.

[@Flies2FLL]

THIS... This car was designed by GM engineer Anatol "Tony" Lapine. He was a Lithuanian man who fled communism in 1945 and went to work as an auto designer. He was the man who designed this car, and then left GM to go to work for Porsche, where he and his group designed the 928. If you look at the '68 LeMans/GTO and the Porsche 928 you will see the designers mark.

[@kevinsteinmiller8115]

You can put a shift kit in the slip and slide two speed power glide , you’ll see a difference

[@markstangsn9518]

Had a 70 lemans and it was a 350 2 barrel and rated at 255hp

[@jerryriggan]

I had one with a 4speed, it wasn't fast but fun to drive.

[@johnmohanmusic]

I'm at 2:38 on the video and I am replying to your request. Yes, I think the car will make it (made it now) based on how easily it started, how smoothly it idled.

[@jwkota]

amazing cars! good job on all of the success randy!

[@pl5624]

The pontiac 2 speeds were super turbine 300s not powerglides.

[@chrismorales9440]

300 Turbine

[@jimjungle1397]

@@chrismorales9440 The Super Turbine 300 has the vacuum modulator on the opposite side from the Powerglide. Some Canadian Pontiacs did get special heavy duty Powerglide transmissions with guts similar to 427 Corvette Powerglides and the Canadian Powerglide has bolt patterns for both Pontiac and Chevy engines.

[@robfmas]

I dont think a late 60s convertible with a/c is bare bones. It could be a nice driver with some repairs and/ or upgrades

[@jeffreyrigged]

@@jimjungle1397 but canadian pontiacs are acadians though and not a gto and the acadian was just a chevelle with pontiac badges. had the chevy engines and so forth.

[@jimjungle1397]

@@jeffreyrigged There is a Canadian Powerglide that had a dual bolt pattern for the GM engines and the heavy duty internals that were used in the 427 Corvette. Those weren't just made for Chevy engines. From the heavy duty gears and parts inside and the multi-engine bolt pattern, they likely went behind some big engines. I think they were used in Canadian Pontiacs and not Buicks made in Canada. I've seen Chevy 12 bolt rear ends in Buick Skylarks made in Canada, but with 6 cylinder or Buick engines in those with 3 speed automatics.

[@ronalddaub7965]

Those steering boxes do have an adjustment on them you loosen the lock nut and turn the screw down and back it off a bit but a lot of them have already been screwed all the way in you might want to check it it's right on the steering box

[@kevinallen8162]

Randy, as a LeMans, 14-inch tires would have been standard, and with the optional Rallys II Wheels, F70 X 14 would have been the likely OEM tire size or possibly G70 X 14.

[@jackfisher3906]

G78-14 is Factory tire/wheel size, for Lemans or GTO.

[@jimsmith4939]

Pretty sure these cars came from the factory with 14" wheels. IMO taking those rally wheels off would be a mistake.

[@joeG9100]

You made a good observation that you cannot hear the secondaries open up, most all 350s were 2V carbs. They did have an HO version in some with 4V. My 69 Firebird 350 had 2v. Pontiac loved 2v carbs they put them on 400s too for low-cost full-size cars with single exhaust. Up-scale versions got the 4v.

[@davefrench7896]

with the gears i think it has you can drive back an forth to aar hq and get 18 mpg i had a 66 tempest wagon 326 thats what i got with 2.73s

[@terrybrunzello5089]

As a owner of a real 69 GTO convertible since 1983 and looking at what you bought at first, I felt bad for you being that you are a novice to the Pontiac community but after seeing your rear Oklahoma teabagger plate I’m happy to see that you got what you deserved!

[@AutoAuctionRebuilds]

Yes I sure did. I sold it for a $6k profit. Now come here so I can teabag you. Damn libtard.

[@stompah]

That's a perfect cruiser as is. Good luck with the sale. I cannot imagine it lasting long.

[@davefrench7896]

do a dif fluid change requires removing the cover count teeth on the ring gear an divide by # on pinion= final drive ratio ,my money is on 3.08

[@frog6202]

Would you expect a car for that price to be perfect? Any old car no matter how well restored there's always something to do it. If not something in a couple days, lol. The car appears to have good paint and it appears to be sport Le Mans with bucket seats which is a plus and it's not rusted out. The negatives is a 350 engine and a 2 speed. That kills it for me. Too bad it didn't come with the optional for 400. The chrome bumper which was optional on a GTO is simply ugly

[@richardsmith9982]

I see that you're selling it, but that transmission is a Super Turbine, also known as ST300, 300THM or Jetaway. Used in 1964-69 Buick, Olds and Pontiac. Definitely a two speed and seeing the acceleration, probably 2.56 gear in the back.

[@gilberda]

Can you not purchase tall profile tires that would fit the 14" rims and increase the height of the vehicle? Maybe you could save buying new rims. Just a thought. I had a 68 Pontiac wagon with a 327 2v, a 2 sp powerglide and never had a problem running 60-65mph all day. Not a power house on take off but I had no issues towing a 2400lbs trailer. Not the best gas mileage but when you figure the 23 gal(or so) tank, it would easily go 400-450 miles if you didn't abuse the passing gear. Like you said, just enjoy the car as is once you get it sitting a little higher and revel in the moments you can get out of it. Blessings!

[@ghines65]

Use Ethernet over power, easy setups, if the shop is hooked up to the power with the house, if not then look into Ubiquiti, they have point to point ap's, saves running a wire. Love that old Pontiac, well worth the price to me. Thanks for all the videos sir.

[@chev500l8]

The low gear is 1.76.1and drive is 1.1, and whatever the rear gear is equals the final drive ratio ( example: a car with a 3.23 rear end , 3rd gear is essentially 3.23, as most th350,400 use a 1.1 3rd)

[@briantayler1230]

Hello Randy, you must get excellent smiles to the gallon when driving the Pontiac.

[@OGMikey.]

They made a 14x5, 14x6, 14x7, and a 15x7 rim size for this body style.

[@lawrencetaylor5481]

It's not uncommon for GM cars from that era to have 14" rims on them. My 67 Catalina came factory with 14" rims.

[@michaeltutty1540]

GTO and Grand Prix were the only two models with 15 inch wheels from 59 through 68. Weird.

[@marshall60m4]

@@michaeltutty1540 my 69 GTO was ordered new by my parents. Came from the factory with 14 inch Ralley II wheels. Although many have been changed out, there were no 15 inch on 68 and 69 GTOs.

[@jsl5570]

@@michaeltutty1540 The factory size was G70x14 for the GTO.

[@jeffreyrigged]

15 inch wheels where only optioned for disc brakes up front and only 67 up. either 70 or 71 idr exactly is when the disc brakes became standard on the a body gm cars.

[@donphillips5957]

You're right about that, I had a 68 Caprice, and a couple of Furys they all came with 14s.

[@mikaeljonsson4686]

You did good with this one, looks and runs great! 👍👍👍

[@markhoffman6861]

That's a really nice GT-Faux (LeMans). Keep it for a cruiser (but I personally would remove all the GTO badges and put some original LeMans badging back on it).

[@2003cobramustang]

She’ll make it no doubt! Just a few things wrong replace the shocks fix the gas gauge and maybe the carb! She’s beautiful!

[@mcqueeninc]

Alright santa good to see you guys having fun in the sun

[@spiritusmalingus343]

Getting the clock to work adds ANOTHER 3g's to the selling price.

[@bobhoward6676]

I spent over $20K rebuilding my 1963 GMC after a year on the market I just sold it for $6K. I now have $6K will offer.

[@goleafsgo8496]

You do it for the love of the ole cars and of course its a hobby. Very few do it for the money 💰 as demonstrated by your profit ( or lack of ) margin.

[@johndonlon1611]

Why was this done? It's ridiculous. If that was a real '68 GTO the front would be entirely different. The standard GTO engine for '68 was a 400cid V8 with a 3-speed Turbohydramatic automatic trans with a Hurst Dualgate Shifter. The tail lights were different. The ones on this car look like they came off a Chevrolet. I would have run, not walked, from this Frankenstein. Instead of wasting money and time on this turd why not go over to Jimmy's Roundup Cafe and Fried Pies and spend your money wisely?

[@robertbarre4400]

My likings; Besides the Wheels, the top and the gasgauge - Fix the front suspension, the swaybar bushing top left side is shot, lots of other worn balljoints... Then I woult rebadge it to original since it really is a Le Mans!

[@altonwren7890]

I had a 67 Impala super sport that had a 327 in it with a two speed powerglide transmission but mine had an overdrive which is basically a third gear and I had a little bit lower gear on my first but something you could do is put a lower gear in your rear end to give you that take off

[@rayshutsa6690]

This is a great deal it is a convertible the paint looks great. Randy you still made a good choice. 😀👍🇨🇦

[@edmarkham2632]

She is going to make it. Those muscle cars are bulletproof. You might see a great boost in her performance. Highway running is very good for most engines. It clears out the cob webs.

[@sanbraunfels2964]

Great looking car! If it were me I would go with a black top to match the interior I think that would look tougher and less like a cutlass.

[@kennethstevenson976]

I would put a black top on this car. It blends with the weather strip and interior, easy to clean, black on black.

[@jamesplotkin4674]

Lube the hood hinges and it will shut like it should. Dry hinges cause the rear of the hood to stay up.

[@Ogvelosterguy]

She's still a beautiful car🔥

[@jimmacowan5983]

I personally think the long body style GTO is the best model in plum purple

[@jack002tuber]

Hey about that no power from a start problem. I had a Olds 350 4 barrel and it did that, there's a small part on the top of the carb that would lock the secondary closed, I pulled it off and then it would work. Look for a tiny lock part on the top, you will see it there on the carb. It does nothing anyone really needs.

[@gregory1953able]

I am telling you the tempest had 14 inch rims in 68. My cousins car was a Tempest and not a Lemans. I remembered that after you said it was a Tempest.

[@r.d.riddle2068]

Look at the shift indicator, or count how many shifts it takes to get to high gear. Powerglides are 2-speed, Turbo 350's are 3 speed. '67 was the last year for the aluminum Powerglide, I think. Powerglides didn't use a vacuum modulator.

[@williamhall3440]

Nice car! Chevrolet built the Powerglide transmissions. A 68 Tempest Le Mans with 350 came with the two speed M35 Turbine 300 built by Buick - and it is a darn good transmission (a quick reseal would stop the leaks - pump to case gasket, converter seal, speedo cable o ring, vacuum modulator, rear seal, etc). That is what yours is. Rear axle ratio is likely a 2.56. They were not bombs from standstill. GTOs came with a 400 engine and the optional automatic was a M40 turbohydramatic or turbo 400 (beginning in 67 for both 400 engine and turbo 400 and with or without the dual gate shifter). Maunual 3 speed standard manual 4 speed optional. Wheels, caps, and beauty rings are correct as original. All GTOs and Tempests came factory with 14 inch wheels. !5 inch wheels were not available on a Le Mans or GTO until 1973. In 68, bias ply G78 - 14 tires would have been the right tire size for a V8 powered car if I remember right. Your car is actually well optioned - they just didn't have all of the stuff they have now and a lot of things on new cars come standard now to cut production costs (cheaper to build them all the same). V-8, automatic, ps, pb, remote mirror, Rally II wheels, AC, radio, clock, console with floor shift, soft ray glass?, etc. were all extra cost. There were more options available like 8 track, power locks - windows - seats, ride and handling package, lamp group, right side outside rear view mirror (no sport mirrors in 68 - only remote adjustable or manual adjustable) but a lot of cars had a lot less. Power top was standard on the Le Mans.

[@jeffreychapman6287]

Gorgeous car buddy, my gracious she’s gorgeous.

[@robinluck2922]

That 350 and the chrome bumper should have been a big red flag as to the G.T.O. heritage. Just loose the emblems and sell it as the convertible Lemans it is.18 thousand is at the limit of the price point

[@joca6282]

GTO's could be ordered with the chrome bumper in 1968 instead of the duro bumper.

[@robinluck2922]

@@joca6282 thats common knowledge... but that 350. And the vin in the window should have 2-Pontiac, 42-GTO, 67-convertable. Thats "24267ect.... the option code for the chrome bumper was 674. Also if you ordered a special paint color you'd get the chrome bumper... the additives to the paint were pre mixed (I believe you could ask for the Enduro bumper with a special color, but not sure.

[@joca6282]

@@robinluck2922 I know myself that's not a GTO. The tail lights are from a LeMans. The interior is not right in that car either. The GTO and Sport LeMans GT had the same exact interior. Those seats are from a Skylark convertible from the looks of the pleating. The automatic floor shifter is correct for the 2 speed. automatic.

[@robinluck2922]

@@joca6282 you're right! To bad you or someone with your knowledge wasn't with this guy when he was checking this car out. At the very least you could have saved him a few thousand dollars just pointing out the discrepancies.

[@joca6282]

@@robinluck2922 I would have been all over that. I had a rare 68 LeMans sport GT in the 70's till 1980 when I sold it like a dumb ass. It was the first GT type. It was classified as the GT 36 in 68 and 69. In 1970 it was labeled as the GT 37. The coupes were all automatics with the Hurst dual gate and the 2 door sedans had 4 speed manual transmissions. Mine was one of 57 coupes made with hide away headlights. All others were fixed headlights. Ram air hood and tach optional also on coupes as I had. I put a 389 SD crate factory warranty replacement motor. It had 500 ponies just from the block output. I had tri power and it rated about 580 plus. I did a qtr mile in 10:70 with it in 1976. It had a 3:90 limited slip posi rear end. The front wheels would leave the ground on a launch. It was a great car. I'll never find another one. I'll settle for a GTO when I start shopping for one next year. I know where there's another 389 SD for it. Lol. Tri power and all. It's in a guys basement and the crank still turns over with a breaker bar. 389's kill 400's on the strip. I've taken down every 421 SD's with mine back then. The car was built in June of 1968 near the end of production that year.

[@dustytanco6917]

Yeah this is one of those cars kinda perfect.. a real real nice driver/ crusier Though a 4speed manual swap would really be awfully freaking neat lol

[@marcosdecastromendes3029]

Thank you for the awesome content!

[@timedwards8225]

It looks like when you were shaking the tire left to right I can see the outer tie rod end looks like it's got a lot of play might need to be replaced

[@johnp1040]

Some well known car guy once said, “It’s only original once.” Why mess with it. I still think it worth more than $20k even though it’s a GTO clone.

[@MrJeffcoley1]

I concur. However, it isn't really a GTO clone. It's a LeMans with GTO badges, the builder didn't even try to make the car look like a real GTO.

[@whichgodofthousandsmeansno5306]

Since it's not a GTO the only other size V8 if it is a Tempest or Lemans and original engine is a 326 or a 350. But it would have came 2 barrel single exhaust factory, especially if it came with a powerglide trans. You need to check the engine casing numbers because for Pontiac V8's the 301, 326, 350, 389, 400, 421, 428 and 455 all used the same block and many parts are interchangeable. [edited because I left out an engine size.. too many pontiac lol]. Heck in 68 the GTO had 4 different 400's. The standard 2 or 4 bbl, the H.O., the Ram Air 3 and the Ram Air 4. But ONLY 400's were available factory in 68 for the GTO. However to make it more confusing some dealers had special upgrades and put even bigger engines in them. There was even a Ram Air 5 solid lifter beast but those are more rare then a unicorn. Some Pontiac trivia for ya.

[@mattheiustwittyham5501]

It should have 14” wheels. Get some 225/70 14r on it and it will ride better. It probably has the original 50+ year old springs on it. Replace them and you won’t bottom out. The most amazing thing is the clock still works. Mine is only right twice a day. Sorry about the powerglide and likely 2.75:1 rear gears. It makes these less than aspirational during acceleration.

[@wayveyjayvey]

I may have missed it but what happened to the Mercedes w123?

[@texastyrannyresponseteam794]

What you have there is a ST-300 Super Turbine 300.. 2 speed Automatic Transmission.. the car is a 1968 Pontiac Tempest.. not a LeMans or GTO..

[@ronalddaub7965]

Nice tempest In 67 The tempest looked totally different and had a 326 option w/ a Pontiac powerglide.

[@stevenwisneiski8413]

Looks like the Idler and pitman arm are original and needs replacement. IMHO!

[@chriscorey5032]

You can build it into the car you want to it's still an awesome car 👍 or the way it is is fine

[@joenewman6939]

Man you should've got a picture of the car on the bridge front view with the bridge behind it that would've looked so cool

[@mattharvey2031]

My first car was a 1968 GTO with a 400 CID automatic, I noticed the chrome bumper, dead giveaway, still a nice old car.

[@neilmurphy845]

TP link is amazing it's so fast for being satellite and for 40 Eures a month in rural Ireland where normal internet is crap it's a massive difference

[@RoadhogRNA]

if it only changes gears twice its a power glide, if it changes 3 times its a 350 or 400 turbo easy enough.

[@captquint4731]

@Edward Martinez Powerglides were in 1969 Camaro with 307 engine

[@jerryriggan]

If it changes once its a Powerglide. Twice its a turbo hydra matic.. No overdrive.

[@suewatson1912]

@Edward Martinez Nope...I hade a 1970 chevelle 4 door with a 307 and powerglide.

[@mikemullay5622]

I drive my '65 Skylark all over the place. You won't have any issues.

[@kensonferguson9911]

I don't care what these people say you sure buy your happiness randy💯💯

[@ProjectRescues]

It reminds me of Ian Malcolm's Pontiac Custom S from the movie "The Lost World".

[@frozenbits48]

New coils and shocks all the way around. Pull the gto badges and put the LeMans script back on. Repack the wheel bearings and change all the fluids and filters. Oh yeah, get that gas gauge fixed. They you will have a great weekend and sunny day cruiser you can be proud of. The car is worth keeping, just maybe your expectations were a bit too high.

[@mexicanspec]

Randy you might try Bring A Trailer to sell this. It takes like a month to get the car on there.

[@cousinjohncarstuff4568]

Same train of thought with the '57 as what you said towards the end of this one. "So original, a cruiser"

[@cobra02411]

Trans is a super turbine 300. Similar to a powerglide but not the same. Internally I think they function the same though. And as you discovered, the engine is a 350. They didn't use the ST on the bigger engines. It's a nice, clean LeMans with GTO badges... The stock size for those tires should be a F78-14 which is a 205/75R-14. There's not a lot of 14" tires left but I think cooper makes a 225/70R-14 that's a little wider and just a tiny bit taller - like a 1/4" taller. But the cooper cobra's have that vintage look that would be perfect. A set of 205's work too. That car is a cruiser, not a race car.

[@jackfisher3906]

Secondary's opened fine, typical Holley sound, the correct Rochester Quadrajet would have a bit more pronounced noise. Car needs a good tune up and carb adjustment or rebuild to fix off the line acceleration.

[@valengreymoon5623]

I'd remove the GTO badges and put on the correct ones. Nothing wrong with a real LeMans over a fake GTO.

[@josephdougherty2399]

Randy,. What I think you have there for a transmission is the old Buick X2 ST-300. The venerable Super Turbine 2 speed....note this is not a powerglide. It was developed by Buick division but was used in Buick Pontiac and Olds divisions for a couple years

[@hakiemking1101]

What A Beautiful Old Lemans Convertible Randy..

[@MichaelSmith-wb1es]

You should do a 200R4 conversion. That would make it a cruiser.

[@suewatson1912]

That is a great idea. It should bolt right in since the2004r has the dual bolt pattern BOP and chevy.I have a 1965 Lemans and I'm thinking that is what I want to do. You can even buy an original look shifter from shiftworks to operate that trans.Neutral safty switch and reverse lights function.

[@todddenio3200]

I for one do say that if properly tuned and maintained an older car can be and often is justo as if not more reliable than a newer car. They have far less things to go wrong with them and if properly tuned and maintained in the unlikely event something does fail and cause a breakdown it’s easier to trace down the problem, easer and usually cheaper to fix and in many cases an improvised roadside repair can usually get you home whereas a newer car is likely to have a sensor or other electrical problem be the cause of the breakdown and with all the sensors and computers on newer cars it’s not likely that a roadside repair can be improvised to get a sensor bypassed if you can figure out which one it is and an improvised electrical repair would likely screw with a computer whether the ECM or BCM and will still shut you down. My 63 Dodge 440 four door with a 318 Poly is finally about to get its first carb rebuild in its 58 years of life due to leaky gaskets. The brakes are updated to a dual master cylinder with 4 wheel drum brakes, new shocks as it still has the originals. It has some rust on the front fenders but that rust doesn’t affect its reliability. If I was to change the radiator I would have no hesitations about doing a trip from up here in far northeastern Minnesota out to either coast then work my way across to the other coast and just circumnavigate the country with it. It has NEVER left me stranded whereas newer ones have and it gets 22 -24 mpg hwy. even with still having a points ignition it never fails to start even when I had no choice but to drive it in the winter a few years ago and it started without issue at -43 F. I’m fact it’s jumpstarted several newer cars that same day because they wouldn’t start

[@connorjgoodwinOFFICIAL]

When you look at the video thumbnail where the Pontiac logo is, it is supposed to say GTO