I waited 6 years to buy this auction car and scored it cheap! Why? How bad can it be?

[@gregholmes3661]

GM couldn’t keep Pontiac alive but by god Scott is showing them how

[@vehcor]

I’m doing my part! 😂

[@donLatitisavanderworken]

​@@vehcorhow much for the car as is

[@erwinpadgett1050]

No, Obama wanted Pontiac gone.

[@billymasoner3735]

@@erwinpadgett1050 🙄

[@erwinpadgett1050]

@@billymasoner3735 okay 🤡

[@oldman936]

Scott, I believe you have a Grand Am addiction!

[@gerry-p9x]

Seriously. You need some intervention

[@davidklauer3422]

I agree One of pontiacs plastic fantastics

[@Coach_addis]

There’s a 1-800 number you can call when addicted to grand ams 😂

[@lstone.09]

​@@Coach_addis thought that number started with 666? 😂

[@gerry-p9x]

@@oldman936 lesser k own fiero. Catalina and of course AZtek

[@Greg_Gatsby]

I didn’t see any drywall screws! That Pontiac is cherry! 😂

[@vehcor]

Not yet, we could attach the new quarter with them! 😂

[@Popincourt-or4cf]

Found a drywall screw holding a broken headlight bracket to my Subaru… I would never have believed this was actually a thing otherwise!

[@1982MCI]

@@vehcorcan we also reattach the rear bumper cover with zip ties to really complete the rebuild in a professional type manner? At least then it would be ready to run back through a CoPart auction and bring top dollar if you decided not to keep as a winter or summer beater car

[@michaelmathews295]

I use to work at a gas station in a swankier suburb. We had an air hose outside connected to our shop compressor and it had 125PSI in it. People would stop by all the time to fill up their bicycle tyres. They would put the chuck on and just hold it there until the tyre popped with a loud bang. We always could hear it from inside and we all got a good laugh, fun times.

[@r.n.6515]

Please tell me you didn't sell bicycle tubes and tires........lol

[@T.R.U.M.P.]

​@@r.n.6515 🤣

[@vehcor]

I worked in a very similar scenario. Same stories… and we did sell bike tubes! 😂

[@drivecam101]

Guess they didn't know how to do a quick burst and check the feel. I used a gas station with free air that was nearby for years without issue. My road bike tires are 110-120psi. They would handle 125 just fine. Guess people are idiots. Now I have had tubes rupture on me when when pumping them with hand pump. Either because of previous patches or made in China quality. Hadn't even reached the proper pressure yet.

[@prorebuilder]

Had to laugh at the "Childhood Memories" comment. I too am a "Wooden Spoon Survivor" Excellent Video.

[@MikeyMack303]

Oh yeah! They would leave marks!

[@vehcor]

The ones with the holes were next level pain! 😂

[@gcflower99]

Spatula was my Mom's weapon!

[@mph5896]

It's been a minute since I have seen a Grand Am on the road. Heck, even the trailer parks are cleared out of them. Replaced by the Equinox, Traverse and Grand Caravan 🤣

[@chrisoconnell7251]

And Nissan Altimas with steel wheels.

[@vehcor]

They are still common around me… I might have a hand in that though, 😂

[@christianmaheu9565]

they're all in Chicago area

[@Turd_Furgeson]

How many from Village Pontiac??

[@malcolmirving9485]

Good to see you back Scott, missed you last week. Unusual to see a clean underbody not all rusty.

[@vehcor]

Spent last week driving for this and another project even further away!

[@Mr76Pontiac]

I love love love that you took this car and gave it its life back. I miss my 2003 GT, just the same as I miss my 87 Camaro, but still love my 2017 Malibu hybrid. If I had the space, I would absolutely love to bring these machines back to life.

[@terrallputnam7979]

Scott, Great deal on your favorite car. Man I don't think anyone knows Grand Ams like you.

[@vehcor]

I have become a bit of an expert. 😂

[@robj2704]

Heck, Scott can replace a door while blindfolded.

[@TimewithCal]

I had a 99 grand am se and then a 01 grand am gt for my first and second car. I absolutely loved them. What good cars, wish gm still made cars like that. I respect your grand am addiction!

[@boomerbobable]

I like to imagine these old Pontiac Grand Ams all talk about being bought by Scott is like getting a new life. Anyone else, scrap city, but he puts love into his creations.

[@gerry-p9x]

Yeah CHEK auto parts city it's crush o mania on these

[@ronjones1077]

Thank you! I had two of those years ago but nice to watch someone who knows what they’re doing! I’m retired and restore old classics. I’ve only got 7 Pontiacs, 61, 3/62’s,65 GTO& 2/67’s GTO &Lemans

[@Shododaan]

Quick, concise and a total win. Great work and another great Friday treat. Happy Turkey day Scott.

[@vehcor]

Happy Turkey day to you as well!

[@strategicthinker8899]

Rust reformer, cavity wax, on the seen surfaces - pdr and bondo and some spray paint. Change tires and drive it.

[@scofab]

Getting started I did so much work like that... outside, down and dirty. Lotsa fun, thanks as always and regards.

[@TimNaples]

Awesome score Scott! I hope you get a shop soon. If you end up fixing it up, I'd be interested in buying it. Take it easy and good luck.

[@MarkK01]

It is really nice to see the rebuilds coming back again Scott. I do love the longer video formats but I also understand the 30 minute format as well. Great job and thanks again Scott.

[@oteliadavid7507]

You never fail to keep it interesting!

[@samiwafi3039]

Great job. Thank you for sharing!❤

[@sneaks01]

Great video!! I always enjoy your content and your humor! 😊

[@vehcor]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@legalsan3913]

Congratulations Scott! Unbelievable score for 100$!

[@vehcor]

Thanks!

[@CREATINELUSTER]

Absolutely 100% spot on about Texas windshields. Drove my crown vic to visit family in Texas, and the windshield cracked on the second day!😂

[@braxtonnelson5375]

It is always interesting and entertaining to watch Scott work on just about any car, but he really gets into his "zone" working on a Grand Am!

[@WrenchingOnCars]

Tap the quarter a little bit, get a can of white rustoleum, and piaint where its peeling. Rustoleum levels nicely and looks decent from 10 feet away. I'v seen many white cargo vans like that.

[@WTFAUTO]

Yup I've done a few with tremcald. It was cheap and lasted longer then the cars themselves 😂

[@lear60man]

Ive learned more about Grand Am's that I ever thought I would in this lifetime. Actually become to appreciate them.

[@Mouthy_Trucker]

i had one , they are pretty good cars

[@Gambit4u2]

Agree 👍

[@richcaseaxon]

I moved to north Dallas from NJ, and Scott ain't lying, the hail down here is like nothing you can imagine if you haven't seen it first hand. I'm talking baseball size hail that penetrates roof sheathing and totals cars leaving them looking like they've been shot by an A-10.

[@richardthomas1743]

LOL , Is anybody surprised that it is a Grand Am? LOL .. They are easy money for Scott!!

[@gerry-p9x]

And such precision tools hammers vice grips porta power real easy. Only saving grace was access to parts in his staeh

[@vehcor]

Ok, so I’m a little bit predictable. 😂

[@7evh]

Amazing Scott! I really enjoy your videos. Mad skills! I’m tuning in from “The Land of Rust and Corruption” too. 😂

[@jamiesanchez4235]

I’m sorry but the tripod falling over was 10/10 (sorry for your camera and lens though); I can only imagine it as the camera was agreeing with you that the fuel smell was so strong that it was going to pass out from it. Again 10/10 😂

[@markrichardson3566]

Enjoy your videos, recycling is always good ❤

[@gerry-p9x]

He should look into Auto parts. City SALVAGE in Chicago...they got turn ins and lightly hot cats that get CRUSHED

[@nomad57-u3x]

33:24 thwack! the wooden spoon had the same use from the stone age all the way til today and far into the future... little anakin got whacked many a time for being bad...

[@Cheezn4urdreams]

Anyone else would've looked at this.. fixed it enough to just drive.. you are actually passionate about these cars. I miss my 02 Grand am.. I love my 06 ISS.. but miss it still

[@rafaeltorovip]

Thanks for bringing so good and entertaining videos. 👍

[@vehcor]

Thanks for watching!

[@glenharper3136]

Thanks for the video Scott.

[@vehcor]

No problem, thanks for watching!

[@BrucePierson]

It will be interesting to see what happens to this Grand AM.

[@spankyham9607]

A little Gloss white house paint and a paint brush and this thing will be ready for resale! You do good body work. Love watching and learning from you!

[@BrucePierson]

Being in Australia, I'm not very familiar with American cars, but I recognised this one as being a Grand AM Pontiac, because I've seen so many of them in your videos over time. You seem to really like them, probably because they are cheap to buy because nobody else wants them?

[@vehcor]

On the contrary, I sell them as fast as I get them!

[@burtbacarach5034]

That's a lot of red Texas dust;I'd be more worried about what slithers in that dust!Must be slim Grand Am pickens in Illinois if you have to go all the way to Amarillo!

[@kylepokorski6045]

The grand Ams in Illinois are all Swiss cheese by this point

[@nomad57-u3x]

27:04 sooooooo? heres one to think about the gas/liquid they use to use to put you to sleep ether is flammable¿explosive¿ and people had it inside their lungs...and it only takes a spark to ignite it...

[@bearing_aficionado]

Happy Friday, Scott!🍻

[@vehcor]

Second as well! 🥈 Happy Saturday, I was slacking!

[@marek196c]

@vehcor the screws with coarse thread you can buy as the plasterboard/gipsplate screws, those have extra coarse and wide thread.

[@garrett1177]

I enjoy your affinity for the Malaise-II era of GM vehicles. Glad to see this one back on the road...the late Grand Am's were (still are!) great cars.

[@JDseller1]

Scott I enjoy watching someone skilled bring back a car from salvage to running/useable. Heck it would not be a bad work car just like it is after a good cleaning.

[@201motels]

6 Years is insane! I was watching a car at copart since the beginning of the year that finally went up for auction about a month ago. And I thought that was a long time (I bought it too). Also with all the Grand Am content I kinda want one now.

[@gregholmes3661]

As much as I trucked in and out of Chicago I saw lots of cars not look as good as that one. You can make money on that one the way it sits

[@vehcor]

Cheap and rustfree goes a long way around here! 😂

[@theflorgeormix]

Where do I get the GMC lighted wall hanging. Awesome. GMs those days are quality with a few tweaks they can last forever

[@vehcor]

I made that with the old grille from the flying Sierra. If I’m going to spend $700 on a grille, I’m getting my use out of the old one! 😂 if you want to see how I made it, the process is my office remodel video.

[@tomswindler64]

Nice,6yrs impressive,you do love your pontiac stuff .just keep doing what you do best.be safe 😎😎😎👍👍👍

[@vehcor]

Can’t go wrong with a Grand Am, even one in the auction for six years, I guess! 😂

[@bobroberts2371]

Auction car loading question. If a car is run and drive ( as in can drive at normal speeds ) will the auction allow the buyer to load into a trailer or is forking the car to the trailer required?

[@vehcor]

They bring it out with the loader and will set it on the trailer, next to the trailer or in the middle of the lot if you want to drive it home. If you have a high end car, you can pay extra and they will not bring it out with a loader and you can go get it in the yard. That is a gimmick because it has already been moved with a loader multiple times before it comes up for auction.

[@bobroberts2371]

@@vehcor Ack, nothing like possibly adding to the damage / causing new.

[@davidszakacs6888]

LOL. I leased a new one just like that back when they were new! Mine had chrome wheels. By the way, I would have replaced the fuel filter.

[@janfranken5257]

Keep the silver tray to put under car tires with frozen brakes to slide the car on the car trailer.

[@vehcor]

It was only thin plastic, it wouldn’t go far on my asphalt driveway. 😂

[@robertclubs9908]

You do awesome work my friend.

[@vehcor]

Thanks! I appreciate it.

[@G27388]

Love your love for Pontiacs. Keep those girls on the road.

[@MikeyMack303]

Great work, Scott! You make it look so easy! I say, keep it as a beater! You still need to order pizza!

[@RealAlLePage]

A gem of a video from start to finish. Only things missing are a cameo from the Supervisor, and an appearance of Big Bertha (hope she wasn't a victim of the shop fire).

[@lstone.09]

Even with that gas tank full it couldn't weight but a few pounds, those cars dont take much gas to fill. Awesome video Scott. Good to see you back in the county. 🚗🚗🚗

[@billhayes8526]

Great find Scott, every car flippers dream low price, mostly a simple repair.

[@billwiesepape7614]

Curious about the pliers with the dark red handles you used on the platic pins and the slightly different pair you used in the filler neck? Where to get those? Great video always!

[@patrickmorrissey2271]

My Mom had an Olds Alero V6... Very similar. Actually a nice ride.

[@jarenlengert2642]

I’ve got a 2001 Monte Carlo with that same 3400 v6. Whatch the front head bolts closest to the exhaust manifold in the front. They like to loosen/back out after a while from the heat. Blew up the last motor in it cause of it

[@tylercoon8687]

Who do you recommend sending airbag modules to, to get programmed after an airbag deployment?

[@vehcor]

Myairbags.com

[@Smidgen-x4i]

Enjoy seeing you straighten metal. Impressive. Thanks.

[@davidchisham]

Like your videos. Never had a Grand Am however had a Grand Prix great car. GM really screw up stopping Pontiac .

[@lucilleking7495]

Hey Scott,Watching this while I'm in Chicago visiting my son,You should put some drywall screws in the rear bumper and sell it to your friends in Florida, You know the ones I mean. Gord Ontario Canada

[@OldeCarrGuy]

One of those deals where the auction should have paid you to take it! lol I used to sell these new in 25 years ago. My favourite of the GM cars of the time!

[@vehcor]

Still my favorite 25 years later and still sell just as well!

[@alwhitesell4023]

If you go to Harbor Freight you can get the air over hydraulic foot pedal for that ram set is a lot nicer.

[@wyattgardner3552]

Run this just grand am as-is. Also Auto Parts City in Chicago was jumping cars in their yard with topdon. Even with no battery in vehicles.

[@bobbylibertini]

Straightening metal is one of the hardest things to do. This guy makes it look easy!

[@johnthiel7422]

Any heads-up on the shop?..... just wondering. Thanks again for the entertainment!

[@robertthomas7176]

I drove a 98 GrandAm, standard, for about four years. It was a fun car to drive. No drywall screws though.

[@BaraahaMalatov-t8p]

I can binge your vids all day!

[@DontCryAboutIt]

IIRC many/most dealers belong to a regional dealer association and they use that buying power with the manufacturer by agreeing to by specific configurations for savings and also to limit losing sales for minor option differences. I remember never seeing a base version of something and being told that to get one you would have to order it and it would cost the same or more than a better optioned unit OTL.

[@paulwitzman941]

I wish that Scott was my next door neighbor. He has such a wealth of knowledge and a good sense of humor.

[@mr.homelite8490]

Glad to see your fixing the best car ever made

[@thecman26]

I worked at a Chevrolet/Pontiac dealer way back when. I remember when that body style came out. They were so sweet! Drove well and were decently peppy! Not Camaro/Firebird level but they had enough pop to get outta their own way!

[@bousquethouse398]

If the dirt is bothering you there is definitely a lot of it. I was half expecting for you to find a rattlesnake in the trunk. So besides the “ikea start the car” auction price, how much did it cost to go get it? Hopefully you brought back more than just the car. Will be interested to see you do this in the driveway.

[@mikesmr2341]

TOPDON best jump box I have. It’s cool to see a car that came from Copart in Amarillo my home.

[@j-froy4496]

hopefully you go all in! Its nice and cheap enough to make it worth it!

[@motocrossedful]

I love the Grand Am GT's. I love the burble of the exhaust and the old GM/Pontiac interior. A seat material that withstood the sands of time and kids climbing all over. My good friend needed to borrow my Chevy mini-van (yes t he dustbuster) to bring his daughter to college and left me with his new Grand Am. My kids loved it and my older son (12) at the time just stood at the rear end listening to it idle. I would love to find one it good condition to have as my 2nd vehicle. Would have to be in good condition as I am too old to work on cars at this point.

[@edwarddickson7532]

" I am entertained!" thank you! Happy Thanksgiving!

[@vehcor]

Happy Thanksgiving!

[@charlessanders1342]

I had a '05 GA GT and was a great car the 3.4 was peppy and the car handle well. I only had a fuel pressure regulator go bad and a headlamp relay go bad that's it. The monsoon stereo didn't sound the greatest but I did enjoy the car while I had it.

[@thedeathwobblechannel6539]

35 years body work here. Block of 2 * 4 and a cut down sledgehammer if you gently bump it you can take most of that dent back out if you guys don't have hydraulic ram set up to do it. I always preferred to cut down Sledge in a block of wood

[@johnmehaffey9953]

Scott I was shouting all the way from Ireland the light is on, I guess the wind is blowing the wrong way across the Atlantic 😊

[@clintpeterson9028]

As always love your work

[@golfish8589]

I don't think it would have helped here. But turning the key on and off a few times to prime the fuel pump. And to listen if pump is actually turning

[@billbowers268]

I'm first today buddy . Good seeing you again .

[@vehcor]

Have a great weekend!

[@billbowers268]

@vehcor It's always great after one of your videos .

[@billbowers268]

@vehcor Is Mr. Spotty on parole ?

[@briankottman8274]

Nice and practical save, good sir.

[@LrulestheworldM8]

I'd absolutely love to find a 96-98. The body on mine is toast. Been that way for several years and I'm not able to fix it on my own. Only way I can see getting one in good shape is from the south. Doesn't even have to run. I just need the body.

[@vehcor]

Those are a little harder to come by. These were produced in higher numbers as they were good sellers.

[@LrulestheworldM8]

@vehcor I agree the 5th Gen was a great seller for Pontiac. They were popular cars to mod back in 2010 too. I've been thinking about a 5th Gen upgrade for some time, but I just can't get past the looks on the older 4.5 gen refresh. It's just a clean and rounded look, and I like it better than the 5th gens cladding.

[@patjohnson3100]

I think this video is a great demonstration of experience and skill combined with a very sharp eye. Use a hammer, ram and sharp eye, and eventually the damaged rear end will fit the taillight, trunk lid and the back door works. The car is mechanically sound, so the body damage is the big issue. A lot of people would have waved this car away to the crusher. I'm very glad it has been saved because it still has a good useful life ahead.

[@gutsngorrrr]

What a great deal, $100 is a steal, it would have been worth more as scrap. The Topdon jump pack is great, had one for a while and its started my big old truck and my forklift.

[@BigEightiesNewWave]

Scott is the TOP-DON of rebuilding cars.

[@vehcor]

Thanks!

[@fleurdelune5240]

Great job. Thanks for sharing. ❤❤❤

[@91rss]

know a guy in Florida that pulls parts for northern cars, said he walked by one at the upick in Tampa this week lots of rust stuff up there especially the North east and lots of stuff is obsolete now..

[@helpfulhippo3744]

Did you replace the fuel filter while servicing the tank and pump ? I can’t imagine the varnish and whatnot within if not.

[@notaffiliatedwith7363]

Theory: it was PIT maneuvered, explaining the damage area and why it was 6 years before the legal stuff was decided.

[@mrbrooks9969]

maybe tires with flat spots ?

[@superman60201]

Hard to believe someone could get a grand am going fast enough to require a pit.

[@banjo-boy-montreal126]

Insurance companies don't pay claims resulting from criminal acts, plus in criminal cases the chain of custody must be maintained by the police not third party storage yards.

[@paulmoir4452]

@@superman60201 I don't.... I don't know if you're aware. But this one has RAM AIR.

[@Mouthy_Trucker]

@@superman60201they are actually decently quick for what they are . btw i've seen a lawnmower get pitted so im sure a grand am can go fast enough 😂😂

[@MrSimbo65]

Thanks for that really enjoyed it.

[@clintonepps3666]

1the grandam suffers from gm paint issue 2 the pizza girl could turn the key while while you spray the intake 3 the red winter beater still hasnt turned to rust but you love working on grandams as they are easy to work on

[@Thomas63r2]

I see the Ram Air emblems and core support beauty cover - but no Ram Air hood? Maybe somewhere there is video of this car getting a pit maneuver.

[@jeffryblackmon4846]

Just thinking- you could have emptied the original tank before removing it. I always enjoy your videos for the technical content and the humor. content.

[@ByrdsRebuilds]

I'm in texas. If you have a car that needs to be checked out at zero charge, I would help you out

[@vehcor]

Where in Texas?

[@kikurass322]

Go all in Scott, I love watching you work. Your wooden spook crack had me lmao, I'm old school, if I saw that come out, I was outta there :)