I found a 1935 Pontiac 3 window coupe! Walk around, parts inventory, & mock up assembly!

[@kennethewertz9313]

I really like the original pictures of the past where you can see things, people, signs, activities of the era of the car. How the car really look in it's day. Love that!

[@2001rams]

The 1935 Pontiac was a drastic change from 1934. The first year for the Silver Streak models that would last through 1956. After two years of the straight 8's only, Pontiac offered both a 6 and 8 for 1935 to be more competitive. 1935 was the first year for the Pontiac fixed hood ornament instead of the previous outside radiator cap. Those 35 hood ornaments are so rare and fragile. The standard ornament was the Indian Chief, the optional one was the Indian Maiden (that will run you over $1,500 to get one today). Both are just fantastic works of art. Because I am a Pontiac guy, this is a very good one to have and there are very few left due to all the wood still in the GM cars and relatively low projection numbers, only 129,468 cars among all models that year. Unless you have an outlet to get all the missing parts (as you seem to run across once in a while), this would be a very long term and expensive project to bring back totally stock. Whether you keep the car or pass it on, seems the best route for this car would be as a resto rod by keeping with the original lines but upgrading the missing driveline, etc. to save this car and get it back on the road to enjoy again.

[@mr.goodpliers6988]

I've been looking around, and it's tough to locate anything for this car. It looks like it would be best to find a parts car. The flathead six ran with minimal change until 1954, and I have located and purchased one in Pennsylvania - just need to get it home now. The transmission will be a bit more challenging. 129,000 is a very low number, likely not helped by the Great Depression. The wood body, and the fact it's prewar all make survival numbers low.

[@Kev-N42000]

@@mr.goodpliers6988 You need to Fix this Car please 🙏, you will most likely never find another one…, I also have some wood to do on my 35 Lasalle

[@coldwarmotors]

Nice find buddy! Body looks nice and straight. Would be a lovely car restored! First Pontiacs with the "Silver Streak" I think? Realistically, a complete but crunchy 4 door sedan would be the most logical way to restore it, since the "coupe-only" parts are accounted for, but not much else. I only mention that because you asked; of course there are always many ways to do any job... Cheers from Canada!

[@mr.goodpliers6988]

Look up on Hemmings, there is one of these identical listed just down the road from you. It's really tempting 😆

[@Kev-N42000]

In my eyes , that’s the coolest car you have that I’ve seen on your channel so far. 1935.. the nicest year.. and a 3 window coupe ,Rare as Hens Teeth! Hydraulic brakes too, that car has a lot of potential, I have a 1935 Lasalle 4dr Sedan with the Turret top , Fisher body its about the same condition but still has the straight 8 , I’ve had it for 15 years , and I am just now starting to work on it.

[@michaelguinn5736]

Tim, there ya go!!! I have a stock gauge panel for one of those, be glad to give someone a fair deal... that's what is so cool about picking, when you bring home the whole pile & in that pile you find the one item that you need. I bought a pile of doors from a junk yard that was going out of business, in that pile was a real clean pair of doors, I had no idea what they fit, years later I bought a late 1940's KB8 International wrecker, the doors on this truck were trashed, you know the rest of this story!!

[@mr.goodpliers6988]

Amazing! Yes I would like to get ahold of the stock gauge panel. Send me an email, [e-mail], and we can get in touch!

[@robertnauss4815]

Just like that you found a part ..nice

[@michaelguinn5736]

@@mr.goodpliers6988 Tim, I will take some pictures & send them to you..

[@mr.goodpliers6988]

@@michaelguinn5736 Thank you so much!

[@whatwillwedonow]

Hope you have had a nice Christmas Tim and all the best for 2023. As a new viewer and subscriber in 2022 I have gained an enormous amount of knowledge about American cars. The Morris Minor traveller and a few other European built cars are the only ones I could recognise at the start. Now I am able to guess years and models due to listening to you with your extensive knowledge. What a great channel and a great insight into your world. Thank you sir

[@mr.goodpliers6988]

Greetings from this side of the pond!

[@johncrawford6992]

You have a great find there to bad it wasn’t complete. But that’s half the fun going in search of parts and pieces

[@marcbeebe]

That sure would be nice restored.

[@joeyheller2995]

This is a hard discussion because it’s really cool the way it is but it would be nice to see it 100% original parts.

[@alkennedy1124]

Merry Christmas buddy, that is a good looking ol Pontiac ihad a 1941 Pontiac one time it had a straight eight in it I sold it as parts , nice black in color no rear end no front end now windows no seats no head on the block no transmission, it was what i call A whol lolthanks 55 Chevy please thanks 2 or more door rollers car thanks BigAl California

[@mr.goodpliers6988]

Joe just got a 2 door post 55. It's on the rusty side - will need a good share of metal work

[@allenemery4665]

Definitely save it. She deserves it

[@raymondcollyear4773]

You've done it before like you said. That car will grow on you if you just wrap it up and wait. It's going to take awhile to do it but it looks to be mostly there. I'm like you put it back to stock but it is a cool looking car

[@drewson8058]

Howdy! Came across your video after picking up one of these Pontiac coupe projects. I am looking for both suicide doors as the ones I got with the car were not correct. Thanks for any help you and your viewers may be able to provide. Oh and I’m located in SoCal!👍🏼

[@brendamcdaniel1958]

Thanks for all you and Joe do and for saving so many cars and trucks. Merry Christmas 🎄 🎁 and Happy New Year 🎈🎊🎆

[@Bud88883]

Just wanted to wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas!!

[@49lincolncoupe]

De Ja Vu. for me. I did the exact same find for my '35 Pontiac Coupe. Except mine was one that stolen from me 47 years earlier. Found it again. That coupe has a '36 grille, even though it is a '36 with suicide doors. The fenders are '36 also. No swages in them. I am here in New Zealand. Mine is right hand drive.

[@mr.goodpliers6988]

Yes I realized after I put that 1936 front clip on that it is completely wrong - it came from an 8 cylinder car

[@49lincolncoupe]

@@mr.goodpliers6988 Awesome find though. I am missing a few parts from mine. Can't find them here in New Zealand.

[@javierdenardo2607]

Congratulations on an amazing find! This is probably one of one left

[@mr.goodpliers6988]

I've seen a couple finished 1935 coupes around the internet, as well as the 1936 coupe that sold this spring for $19,000. There's another 1935 coupe in Alberta Canada listed for $7400

[@don66hotrod94]

That is a very cool car. They're still out there.

[@steves7896]

I've been watching your channel for some time now. I think you get your greatest enjoyment from the discovery and sense of adventure in the places you go and all the history that you save. A project like this, as rare and desirable as it is, would take a big bite out of the time you spend in those places you visit and all the cool stuff you bring home, especially if you went the 'stock-factory' route. If you flip it, chances are good it could end up in the hands of someone passionate about breathing new life into it. And that would be rewarding in itself. I love a car like this, it's just the right ratio of wear/age/incompleteness and good bones/good potential for someone to be at liberty and go several different routes without any guilt of 'cutting things up' or 'altering history'. Neat car! Merry Christmas Tim!

[@liljoeii6091]

Thank you for the video and have a Happy New Year's to all

[@Sh0ckw4v3]

Get two heavy tarps and straps, wrap the car up tightly to keep it dry, and hold onto it for a year while you search for parts. If you flip it now, then come across some of the parts it needs in the next few months, you'll kick yourself.

[@Kev-N42000]

I agree that he will be kicking 🦵 himself in the but someday in the future if he were to sell this 35

[@Lewar1979]

I think its a beutiful car and You do a good job with it. Good luck my friend !

[@marvinalancornell8275]

Tim, Merry Christmas & a Happy Newyear....my KZbin friend....From the Cornell family in Dallas, Texas......

[@rogereaston1188]

I know you have put a lot of work into providing us with a new video every day this month. I want you to know that I really do appreciate it. It's been a wonderful gift that I've looked forward to every day. Thank you good sir!! I hope you have a great Christmas and a happy, prosperous new year!!

[@kennethewertz9313]

I wish I could score such a find. Really cool car.

[@danielalvarez3494]

Beautiful project Keep it..

[@gregpiecuch3802]

Unreal! I didn't know Pontiac made a 3 window coupe. Would make a cool street rod. Great find.

[@knoester7714]

Wishing you and your family a Merry and Blessed Christmas

[@brettjones5041]

it has the bones . but still a lot of parts to retun to original . and if someone can do it its you . cheers to christmas to all sir.

[@itsChris65]

Great find

[@jedm1466]

Holy cow your hair grows fast 😮

[@cameronswann4648]

It would be a good candidate for restoration since you seldom see these old Pontiac’s especially the coupes so in my opinion put it back stock

[@kenanger6877]

Your correct. When are you going to run into another one. Obviously it would be way easier and cheaper to make her a rat rod. Definitely keep her. It would be cool if you did a will it run episode on her.

[@richardcline1337]

It's a shame she doesn't still have her original engine. It would be great to see her fully restored and on the road again.

[@kennethewertz9313]

I would be surprised if through the people on this channel that connections could be made to put you in contact with some of the pieces you need. Just enjoy the car. Don't put a time stamp on it. Take your time put it together the way you want to. Just enjoy this really cool car. Just to 2 cents on the matter. It would make great content for us to see how you progress and it might actually help you. If you are just doing it to make money form it, I think we will all know that. Good memories to you on this project, and a Merry Christmas to you.

[@paulfennimore4078]

This month has been awesome , when most guys r slowing down on content because of winter/holidays u give us a daily dose of ohyea , but with the 35 why not build that 60-70k ride sell it and contribute to future your adventures - Happy.Holidays to u and ur family = keep.up the great work you do.

[@christopherlovelock9104]

If it was me, I would put that back to what it was like when it left the factory. I'm sure if you had the time a few (hundred) visits to 'Swap Meets' and 'Flea Markets' you could get it back to 100% original.

[@johndenton5555]

I stumbled onto your channel via a mention in a social media site, been catching up since then, but given what your parts resources are, compared to most others, you should build this '35 Pontiac- help us take the hobby/craft back from the big $$ guys. gather your parts, restore them, assemble the vehicle. You have the knowledge and know-how plus ability to locate & swap parts.

[@mikebrown8065]

Tim, thanks for all the videos you've been providing us with!! Interested in seeing what side of the fence you decide to go with her. Anything up by me in the northeast would be rotted out up to the headliner, lol. She definitely has a lot of potential, and more parts than a lot I've seen. Merry Christmas to you and your family 🎄🇺🇲❤️👍

[@chrispiazza7487]

I'm building a '35 Studebaker 3 window coupe. I found a '35 4 door for parts, put me miles ahead in the coupe's restoration. Something I'm sure you already know

[@mr.goodpliers6988]

I've been keeping an eye out for the right parts car

[@beaterville]

Choose to restore it MR. Good Pliers, so 30 years from now you can push it out of your storage shrine for the next person to restore because you are not as young any more to do the work. Flatheads are so cooltoo!

[@johnkranz4004]

Very Nice Tim let me know

[@2509498788]

Definitely a good project for somebody.. it would be nice to watch a KZbinr build it

[@brendamcdaniel1958]

It’s not like you need another project to work on but we do love the 30’s cars. Good luck 🍀 Merry Christmas 🎄

[@randyames992]

Make it stock..It will only appreciate in value..Don't be in a rush. I did a restoration on a 51 chev half ton but I didn't do a thing until I had all the parts I needed first.

[@BitterDemo]

If I was doing movies the way you are, I know you have the money to make yourself more presentable. I was a Junkyard worker before I started building cars and in Missouri we cared about how we presented ourselves.

[@mr.goodpliers6988]

These are my work clothes. After hours, I clean up okay

[@georgeweisbrod1876]

Boy I bet the hood ornament being so delicate is a rare item to find whole/intact

[@Heavypsychoverdose]

Keep it

[@olddave4833]

I seen one of these in a stock car race in the late 40s, can still hear the announcer, "And there they go 27 Fords and one left over Pontiac."

[@williammorgan7176]

Go with your gut feeling make it what make it what you can parts for

[@michaelvandenhoy1021]

I have one of them, I call my 1935 Pontiac Coupe Woody because of all the interior wood structure that I will be replacing with metal. My 1935 Pontiac has leaf spring front suspension which I will replace with mustang 2 front suspension.

[@mr.goodpliers6988]

I might be interested in any of the stock parts you don't use. Where are you located?

[@richardatkinson500]

What a diamond in the rough, but could made into a very interesting car, sort of 50's restored with the V8 already sitting in the engine bay; if you pass it on, try and get the new owner to update with their plans and progress

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Very cool!!!!!!!!! 👍👍

[@davidwanichek2144]

How's the progress coming on this ol' beauty? I seem to come back to this video at least once a month to watch it over and over and over again.

[@Mercmad]

It's only the 2nd one I have ever seen! 1st one was a week ago here on the interwebs . Not too many survivors because of the termite attraction I suppose.

[@rclamb04]

As always great video, Do you plan to do a series of videos fixing your dads Edsel? I would love to see that.

[@markhoffman9674]

Would make à good project for someone! Could go original or street rod, hot rod! Maybe à ratrod? Happy Holidays!

[@losthubcap]

I think the 35 was the only year they made the suicide doors on them. Nice score Mr GP !

[@knoester7714]

I'm not a big GM fan.although if I was I would put it in a shipping container with all the parts for safe keeping. Then I would keep looking for the parts I don't have. If someone comes along and can't live without it sell it to them.

[@denislandry7577]

It’s got potential ,

[@jewishman2687]

As you say a labor of love... One I'd pass on. Too many missing parts and Too much butchery by previous owners. But it is a rare duck. Those business coupes were built with salesmen in mind. Usually that would preclude a rumble seat

[@robbypro3370]

Ditch the windwings, chop it, bag it. That way it will be cool.

[@randysinger2673]

If it was me, Keep it and redo as close to stock as possible.

[@johnkranz4004]

Tim is it For Sale

[@josephcarino5829]

It's Tims, everything's for sale

[@mr.goodpliers6988]

Send me an email, [e-mail]

[@AaronH42]

G'day, Were you on the show American Pickers?

[@mr.goodpliers6988]

Yes, that episode first aired in 2018. It was titled "One Wheel Deal"

[@neshpro6521]

Someone is going to find your Escalade in fifty years and discovery all your treasures in the back! They’ll flip!

[@danabrooks8485]

Do your research on that one, it' might be a rare one not too many were made, Chevrolet only produced that body style with suicide doors for one year and that was 1935. How many are left?

[@musashinagatsubo9574]

Great potential. Will you build it or flip it?

[@mr.goodpliers6988]

Could go either way

[@plymouth-hl20ton37]

It is such a rare opportunity to have a car like that to work on my opinion is go for it but as for old original inline 6 no effing way but if an inline overhead cam six cylinder out of a Firebird or Tempest now that could be a very interesting car I would say go for it

[@JohnWinks-lx6jo]

I had a 36 sedan as my first car when I was 16 or 17 someone thought they needed it more than I did have never seen it to this day, will you keep it or flip it

[@mr.goodpliers6988]

Could go either way. I really like the car but the only one I'm married to is my wife!

[@kengreene5212]

👍👍👍

[@1958Studebaker]

Awesome car. Would make a great custom.

[@johnanthony9416]

Stick a 216 in it call it a (rattle rod) wipe it down with linseed oil and drive it ! Just a idea

[@RogerVillela-jh8ic]

How much for the buick bumper bring it to pate.

[@mr.goodpliers6988]

Email me [e-mail]

[@crankyoldmanproductions9009]

Please restore it. Mechanical parts are probably not impossible to find.

[@mikeabresch3827]

That depends on you are you going to have time for it or do you have 15 ????? Projects in front of it and remember realistic time not wish time from that you will find your answer remember realistic time it is an awesome car

[@Joseph-dx1io]

Hook me up with the guy who bought the yellow f I rd van school bus at the 200 truck auction please. Joe

[@Telexa73]

Found this video today while hunting for parts for my recent purchase. 1935 Pontiac. It has already started going the restomod route by the previous owner. But it been in the garage over 25 years. SBC, Jag rear, very questionable rack & pinion just sitting under it, that i had to ratchet strap to the frame to roll it out of the garage. Looks thou i have just about all the body parts, minus the hood ornament. Looking for a V8 Radiator now so i can get measurements from to build a modern one, or use if it good enough. Anyways cool video and I subscribed.

[@ronlynch7744]

😎👍😎

[@blackbeard308]

modern day quick change rear end four link custom coilovers crate motor leave the body the way it is

[@michaelborjas246]

What is your asking Price as is?

[@mr.goodpliers6988]

Email me [e-mail]

[@johnmatejcek6448]

Nice car fix it up

[@tommywilliams5135]

It would make awesome street rod

[@jeffviar7928]

Fix it and save it

[@bobstitzenberger1834]

I'd be tempted to keep the pontiac v8 and tripower it

[@aleksandarnikolic2743]

😦😦👍

[@donaldperson948]

You just can’t find those 3 windows cars anymore!

[@MB-hv3ic]

El problema de estas carrocerias anteriores a 1936 es la estructura de madera ,fisher body ,tube un buick 36 2 puertas 😕,no parece pontiac ,mas a terraplane 👍

[@pdrake2572]

Pontiacs were called Oaklands originally..Paul from Ohio

[@davidwanichek2144]

Oaklands were always Oaklands until they were discontinued in 31' with the onset of the Great Depression. Pontiac came to be in 1926 due to the Companion Make Program. Pontiac was the only companion make to survive beyond 1940, or to survive its "parent" make. The other companion makes were LaSalle (Cadillac), Marquette (Buick) and the Viking (Oldsmobile)

[@garyruark9506]

It would be a labor of love. It's very rough and missing too many parts. The wood is possibly the worst part to reproduce. I would look for another better one and make one out of two.

[@michaelmchugh2923]

That would be cool fender less.

[@RBOJCK]

ITS A 35 PONTIAC DELUXE EIGHT BY STEERING WHEEL. VIN WOULD START WITH A 8. LONGER FRAME AND RUNNING BOARDS ON THE EIGHT OVRET THE SIX. IVE RESTORED 2 35 DELUXE 6 CONVTS. TALK ABOUT RARE. DONT STREET ROD IT.

[@robertseabrook1756]

I see a rat rod Gasser definitely on budget build

[@kerryhannah1320]

Why the heck is it called a three window coupe? I count 6 windows

[@49lincolncoupe]

You only count the 2 side main windows and the rear window. The front is a windscreen, not a window. The 2 little ones on the side are quarter lights, not windows.

[@Freedomquest08]

In a world where Milwaukee's identify as lug wrenches, gotta respect the Alpha male who's still spinning a 4 way lug wrench. Cool as this car would look stock, I think there are too many missing parts for that to make financial sense. If it was mine, I'd make it a custom.

[@morgansword]

This car was highly copied for its design around the widows and doors. That round top is usually first thing that some idiot will chop and to me, its like setting in church and the only person still wearing a hat. Just ridiculous!! I grew up riding around in these cars as they were a common car where I lived. That said, the town was about twenty years behind any growth of other towns close as in forty miles close

[@pauljohn6546]

73rd comment

[@alsmith9298]

Sell it too much work and time.

[@rainman7992]

excellent candidate for an EV conversion....

[@cameronswann4648]

No

[@g.o.b.2558]

🤣🤔🤮

[@henrygroff7622]

In my opinion, to take on a project of this size, you need to be thrilled with the vision of the finished product. 23:27

[@tommywilliams5135]

Your crazy ev conversion would be sin

[@freddysoto7021]

BEAUTIFUL