Most Disgusting Car Ever! Pontiac Lemans 350 First Wash in 22 Years

[@plainbrownwrapper9688]

Hey Larry, you probably won't ever see this or really even need to remember this but I have a trick for wire wheel hubcaps. They clean up amazing if you throw them in the dishwasher. I used to do that years ago and no matter how dirty or baked on brake dust, they came out perfectly, clean,and they shined like brand new. Just a little tip and make sure the wife is out of the house...

[@mattw8963]

I’ve heard of a few people doing that to clean wheels but that would take hours to do a full set of wheels. He’ll have more theme efficient ways of doing them. Good idea if you’re going to respray them as dishwasher tabs are very corrosive so can easily strip the paint

[@righteousred723]

Its because of the steam, which can easily be done outside of a dishwasher ;) Btw, I think your lasagna is done--i heard some chimes!

[@AMMO-NYC]

Lol wouldn’t fly at home but thx for the tip :)

[@mrpinkyt1356]

Larry I've been waiting for this vid..I love your work

[@opera93]

Thanks, interestingly, I’m learned Some of,automatic Dishwasher uses:with ELECTROSTATIC FILTERS FRom 1978(?) MY home Furnace: l always check now, & proper wash additives, cycles, et,d Imhave been surprised ..!

[@M539Restorations]

Loving these rescues, Larry!

[@EmreGhost]

And as a Viewer that watches you and Larry, I love you guys' work and content both. We are happy to have you guys

[@karlk1422]

Larry rescues paint, you rescue BMW's

[@henryatkinson1479]

Love your vids, M539!

[@Azaautocare]

Coooooooooooming up

[@chicomaxima1]

That's what's up Saving another Pontiac 👍

[@Rirruto]

Like the high end and new car washes but I absolutely love the barn finds and restoring them from trash to original glory.

[@marquisbroady6546]

The 2 ladies and the fact that this is a convertible in that color made me think of Thelma and Louise and all the adventures they must have went on

[@christopherhernandez5243]

Hey Larry, I’ve read an article about you recently and it’s amazing seeing how much you grew over time and I hope I can continue watching you do much more cleaning on some exotic cars. I can binge watch them all day!

[@thecardoc5083]

You're a busy guy and I don't expect a reply but I just wanted you to know how much I appreciate watching your videos and how much you've taught me over the years of watching you. I love your passion and your love for people. You have a gift and you use it to bring joy to others. You stay humble and are always willing to learn more. I benefit from this type of attitude and way of life and for all that and more, I say thank you. I grew up in Boston but live in Houston now. I'm a full time physician but detailing paid my way through med school and residency. Now I get to detail for fun and you've elevated my game to levels I never thought possible. My hands have been privileged to work on a Ferrari SF90, a 1932 Cord and everything in between. You're awesome brother. Keep it up and continued success and blessings on you and yours.

[@AMMO-NYC]

Thx for the kind words & glad you’re still detailing. Cheers! :)

[@edvardsz3539]

Finnaly this car! I love seeing it better than all the new Ferraris and Audi's. Thank you for video!

[@puddleduckist]

Cool ol poncho! I'm the proud owner of a 69 gto for 30 yrs now! What a difference, you truly work magic on these cars! Thanks for sharing!

[@phichi5488]

You blow me away how clean you can get these cars that had more than one wheel in the grave. Amazing as always.

[@Maggie-tr2kd]

I hope the original owner had an opportunity to see her LeMans after you finished with it. It would bring back a lot of memories for her and perhaps make her happy that it is possibly starting a whole new life for someone. I enjoyed seeing the video.

[@someguy332]

I was thinking the same thing. I wish we got her reaction to it all dolled up and running again

[@ItsTheDon27]

I feel it would be a bittersweet moment for her. She said she’ll buy it back later when she has the money but I doubt she’ll get her hands back on it. I like how Larry works on all cars and treats they all the same

[@markm0000]

@@ItsTheDon27 At the end of the day a car is a machine and whoever owns it at this current moment in time is the custodian. Sure there’s financial incentives and a love for any specific car but that comes and goes over the years. Many cars that were thought to be worthless garbage ended up extremely collectible. However, it was up to the custodian to preserve them for the next generation to see. If someone holds onto a car like that and let’s it rot away in a garage they’ve been a bad handler and don’t deserve any benefit from the next owner that cleans it up and restores it. I personally would like to see more of these old cars that are rotting away sold off to people that can restore and collect them forever.

[@ItsTheDon27]

@@markm0000 maybe there’s a reason she had it sitting. But most likely it wasnt running properly and didn’t have money to fix it. Good to see it’s coming back to life. Got me feeling like I need to fix my Datsun but I have too many vehicles. Hard to pour money into one lol

[@markm0000]

@@ItsTheDon27 I recommend selling your extra vehicles now while prices are up. Get a clean slate around the house and work on your Datsun to make it right so it stops rusting. Once you get it cleaned up and on the road you’ll want to fix it. Everyone has one car they want to buy and keep forever. I personally want a old Dodge Dakota like the one my dad had when I was just starting to drive. They’re cheap and seemingly disposable trucks now but the ones that were taken care of and survived the years will become very collectible.

[@francisniestemski2440]

Back in the 60’s as a kid I worked for a garage and auto sales. They had a 1964 Jaguar XKE black convertible, it was wrecked and repaired. Once repaired I had the misfortune of having to clean the actual wire wheels. Took me weeks. ( I was in high school then). You had it too easy cleaning those wire hubcaps. In the Mid -60’s we didn’t have the products that are available today. I used light rubbing compound. What a mess but when done they looked brand new.

[@vincentconte6973]

I’m glad you got to do this lemans! They were always overshadowed by the gto, but they are getting harder to find. Glad this one got some love!

[@ShopLifeTV]

Awesome to watch videos like this, just getting the car running is a great feeling!

[@MegaNick227]

You really should do more barn finds. Its so nice to see them come back to their former glory.

[@panaceiasuberes6464]

I love a colab video, they always bring the best of each specialist into play.

[@middlelle]

Love that the car was last registered the year you graduated, and ‘69 is my birth year. Love these saves. Wonderful work.

[@parkermoeller184]

Love these videos so much. They give me so much insight into car cleaning. I’m young and hoping to build my own car detailing business

[@mysterymayhem7020]

Watching the mechanic work brought back so many memories of my father. He was a mechanic and owned his own shop when I was growing up. I remember him working on engines just the same way. Thanks for a little trip down memory lane.

[@toyotafj4579]

jeez, this just reminds me of my grandma's 1964 mg mgb convertible, thanks to you i was able to learn how to detail an old classic that was rotting away for 20 years.

[@peterlaanguila6089]

Larry I believe you could organise anything you want. Weddings, big simposiums, events in general. You are so focused on details that you would be THE MAN for that job. Amazing video.

[@danthemanhart]

So glad you were able to get it back to its old glory. Love it. Keep up the great work that you and your team are doing.

[@voca-chan7953]

I need more of these restoration videos, it’s so satisfying to me! Also I love the stories about these cars!

[@kenbode8806]

Amazing job as always Larry!! I love the excitement at the end of the video when you get the car to start!!! Such a rewarding project!!!

[@131dyana]

The reason I like your videos is you show some of the history of the cars. So interesting to find those things out. Some of the cars you detail were made when i was younger and saw these cars on the road. thank you for sharing with us.

[@chieftan69]

This was my mom’s first car. Black on black, no convertible top. Great episode. I’d love to see how this turns out when it’s done.

[@johndonlon1611]

This is a really nice survivor car. I'm glad the lady had sense enough to let you go through it so it does go to a good home and NOT end up as a parts car.

[@BambizCornField]

What a beauty!! I think I found my favorite detailer and car! Amazing work!!!

[@05AcuraRSXtypeS]

Thank you for the longer videos, I miss your long format videos.

[@mklenovich]

You inspire me so much! I look forward to these videos more than I do regular tv episodes… Keep it up! Portland, OR

[@jonathancrocker366]

My uncle used to drive all of his nephews around New Orleans in his 1969 Pontiac LeMans.... just cruising. 350ci w/ 2speed powerglide . Immaculate car. He passed away at 44 and the family then sold it. I sure wish I would've been old enough to have a say about what to do with this gem. I would have loved to have it. It's long gone now. The 69 LeMans isn't the most sought after, but it sure does bring back a ton of great memories. I miss him dearly... and his baby.

[@urosdjordjevic6060]

Larry the best ever in detailing and you tube videos!

[@prosperfireson]

Hey Larry, I have a soft spot for this generation of Pontiacs because we had a 1968 (or so?) Pontiac Tempest that in my opinion was arguably the coolest car we ever owned. If you are familiar with the Tempest it is basically similar in body styles to the Le Mans you show in this video. The Tempest we had was a two door with a legitimate back seat for us kids. It had the very same front grill and basic look of the Lemans and the though ours was a hard top the body lines are very similar to our Tempest. Plus the Tempest we had was not the hot rod version it was just a 6 cylinder (I think?) but, it had a lot of torque and decent top end (speedometer read 140). My older brother inherited it and promptly wrecked it twice (once while I was in the car) and my dad was done so it went to the scrap heap. I still love that car though. Are you familiar with that particular Pontiac model? As always I hope this finds you well and thanks again for all your effort sharing these. Take care man. Peter St. John Hollister, CA

[@AcuraAddicted]

God bless you, Larry. Hard at work, having lots of fun on the way and spreading positivity to community. What more is there for true happiness?

[@cliveramsbotty6077]

i love watching you bring these old gems back from palliative care

[@FlashpointZero]

I've been wondering how you clean convertible tops, well now I at least know one way. Entertaining and insightful as always!

[@brnktv]

It's so strange, and I've said this on a lot of his videos before, but it's amazing to me how transformative the intro song is. For a piece of music that was specifically written for the channel, it really takes my mind to places. Cold morning in Wales? Berlin? No idea why, but that's just the vides I get from it. Love it so, so much.

[@ScottAirbrushwork]

Wow I think you are the only dude that would ever get excited about polishing round those spokes. Larry thank you for making these incredible videos on your channel. I have advanced our buisness capabilities when cutting and compounding our customers vehicles thanks to your great work and obsessive love for detailing. Keep it up, Tom 🤘

[@AMMO-NYC]

:)

[@Pete_Finch]

Yes, yes, yes. This is my absolute favorite type of AMMO vid. Edit: Love the inclusion of the mechanical restoration too!

[@mikesalka4415]

Great video. Just curious bc I always see high end cars right beside the cars being detailed. Have you ever considered using like a big collapsible plastic partition or something to make like a wall between vehicles so you don't accidently spray cleaner or debris at the other vehicle next to it? Just a thought. Keep it up man. I really enjoy the videos. Welders use versions of them all the time to prevent sparks from hitting other areas in their work space.

[@smohanty2]

Hey Larry, a great educative video as usual. Just one question- how come you didnt use clay on this paint when it looked like it absolutely needed it. Dont get me wrong- you know the best and I am not even questioning your decision. What I want to know is at what point do you really decide you wont clay the car even when it needs it?

[@kevlinpagington5982]

I also would like to know the answer to this? I imagine it’s because the clay won’t get it all and your polishing stage will still end up with tons of crud so why do the extra work with clay, just jump to the polish?

[@luketuttle1096]

@@kevlinpagington5982 Think you hit nail on the head. Claying paint this far gone/ dirty just a waste of time. No way clay could ever remove all that contamination. Just use the pad and polish to do it.

[@gamby16a]

He'd end up going through 10 clay bars. Using a polish/paint cleaner is way more effective.

[@johndinh2913]

I think the same as well and as he said isn’t going for perfection just a little more than enough to get where it needs to be.

[@ksteak27]

Ya know that feeling when you SO MUCH need a hot shower... and then you finally get it?? ....yeah this car was in heaven!! Awesome job, Larry!

[@originalwyldthkng2334]

I have a 68 Le Mans 17 k on the clock. black with white interior.... owned by a school teacher who passed in 1985... loved your video...

[@DraxTheDestroyer]

It must be an amazing feeling to help the beast wake up after 22 years of sitting and rotting.

[@mikewhitman830]

Watching the new Super Cars is cool but these oldies given the love they deserve is the BEST!

[@juanpabloarena2724]

A real wonder... Both the car and the work and dedication they put into it 👌 Applause from Argentina.

[@Julie-vw5py]

Great video! So nice to see such a beauty brought back

[@captain92morgan68]

What an amazing transformation. Love these barn find detail videos. However, as a diy detailer I'm curious, why go right to the compound instead of clay bar first?

[@jessemam6346]

He probably did, but just didn’t show it

[@snorklewacker]

Hey! Carrboro NC represent! Love the restoration, and seeing the Carrboro plate and WCHL sticker was awesome. :)

[@Onimalap]

So cool you followed up to show it’s alive. Still amazed you’re not doing some sort of pre-wash and hoover outside to keep worse dirt and bacteria outside.

[@ameedhalabi6516]

Great video, very nice car with awesome story, I think this guy from NAMC need an active KZbin channel about mechanical repairs / projects videos. I hope the new owners give the lady the chance to drive it after the restoration.

[@bionic_warrior]

Amazing video as always Larry! I did have a question regarding the buff pad, I assume the red pad you used even once cleaned is now “retired” and not going to be used on any other cars? I am a weekend warrior and find it difficult to identify when I should stop using/cleaning a pad and instead go with a new one, I usually opt to replace it after one use since it’s usually months between polishing. Any tips?

[@tanmayta9131]

Larry, if you think that 2001 was a long time ago, then wonder what I feel looking at almost every car you detail, because I was born in 2006.😅🤣 Absolutely love your videos by the way. Keep up the good work. I'm a huge fan.❤👍

[@dillanmistry]

I have been waiting for this detail ever since I saw it in the back of the recent videos

[@AcrossThe-Pond]

Here we go!

[@themomorain]

If its dirtly like hell you know its going to be satisfying and one of the best videos.

[@CraigFulton]

One of my favorite episodes in a while. Nicely done!

[@LittleTut]

In 1992, I bought a Pontiac Lemans, champaign color. More compact by then. I love that color blue on the 350 Lemans. 😊

[@mimicnutria18]

I love it when Larry is skeptical about a car from the 60s starting up and im just sitting here going "oh it will start"

[@Edwinwest72]

Great job on bringing this old girl back to life.

[@Capalmer01]

I'm ADDICTED to watching these damn video's !!! I liked this one in particular because I happen to have a 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix . . . I'm a bit partial to Pontiac's !! Great stuff man !!

[@RedRaiderr]

Watching him clean that convertible top was so satisfying. The difference between the before and after is crazy.

[@Newt97]

I absolutely love these barn find videos/cleaning/restoration. Unbelievably satisfying, imagine doing that for a career 👌🏻

[@bukkuk5949]

Yeah .. it probably looks good on video ... but dirt all the time .. and wandering all the time why owner is such an ignorant idiot to let this car rot ... U would cry like p..ssy doing these restorations .. -) ...

[@squareroot_49]

It is a nice gesture that he cleans up the garage of the lady as well... Wishin ya good power, good person!

[@shawndaniels6922]

Great video! Loved seeing a '69 LeMans - my Dad had one (in Matador Red), some of the best memories as a kid were in that car.

[@Pedroisanickname]

An O.E. unmolested, one owner, daily survivor like this should be worth more than a "restored" car at this stage. Love the color options.

[@northwestmechanic8991]

I am loving your videos man. They are awesome.

[@AMMO-NYC]

Appreciate it

[@Canadiancarguy1987]

Just think if this car was an Oaklahoma Car stored in a shed for 26 years paint was in the same condition but under the car was virtually rust free, what a great flip that would be!!

[@bowlerpaul5266]

Hey AMMO NYC you are amazing by detailing the car and the paint God bless you keep it up

[@Mopar300S]

Clayed my paint, did compound, did polishing and waxing. A lot of swirls are still there but the paint in itself looks better than brand new. (I did it all by hand) any recommendations to get more scratches out?????

[@steveregehr8289]

Hi, I'd like to address why so many comments are suggesting using clay bar, and give my opinion on why I feel he didnt want too. Clay bar is nice for surface contaminated clear coat finish. But on heavily weathered single stage paint it doesn't really work well. It will get some stains off but tends to stick and not glide well, and afterwards you still have just as much buffing to do anyway, so in this case it would have mostly just wasted time. just my opinion based on my own experiences with these things. And ya I would pulled the seats but we don't know what king of budget and expectations were with this job, I think the overall results were fantastic. Nice work!

[@sherwinstark]

YOU DESERVE EVERYTHING GOOD. LOVE THESE DETAILING VIDEOS. GREAT WORK. ❤️🔥👍💯⚡

[@sabrina6499]

You’re amazing. What a great barn find! 😍

[@hausmeisterei]

I could watch your videos for hours 🤗! Best wishes from Kassel, Germany 🖐🏻!

[@400080vikkash]

Wow this car was filthy, had to hold my breath watching this one! Great job on the excellent transformation on this one!

[@connorbothur9057]

Beautiful! Love your work ammo!

[@alanparsons9645]

That episode for me wad one of the better ones .good effort

[@legothoron1]

There's just something nice about how old cars look compared to the cars of today, an i have to say it was satisfying hearing that engine start up, that's how a Pontiac is supposed to sound (talking from experience)

[@viper20999]

What a great video. I am new to this channel but really enjoy watching it. I have never seen one of these cars before but it looks amazing. Does anyone know if there is an update on it?

[@jritechnology]

Smokers interior - the smell was probably 90% gone, but the yellow/brown stuff was nicotine and tar. The owner was from an era where smoking was not deemed a health hazard yet, but great job Larry...great rescue.

[@Metalodeath]

It made me sad when the ladies said I hope I can hit the lottery to buy the car back once it’s restored like when it’s done take out a loan or something and buy your baby back why just let it go and not even try….. what’s a great video once again!

[@paulderyck2573]

Great job, as usual. Is there a specific reason why you did not remove the seats & clean them outside the car? How did you clean the carpet underneath the seats?

[@tonycamaj7243]

The work you do is amazing brother. I’d like to stop by your shop one day, a friend of mine has a ‘67 GTO he’d like for you to look at. Again, great job. All the best.

[@AMMO-NYC]

Very kind thx!

[@1mic3]

Thanks for showing us some footage of the car at NAMC as well. I would love to see this car restored 👍👍👍

[@nathanlentini8001]

Larry you are an all around inspirational human being and I am in complete awe of how good you are at your job and so many peripheral endeavors too. I don't know anything about detailing but you've shown me there's a lot more to it than I thought and you are a real pro to say the least. By the way your name sounds Italian, is that right? Mine is, Lentini :-) Keep up the great work brother.

[@glumdogtrillionaire]

Larry, for chrome you need to get on board the Aluminium foil + vinegar or water train. Make a little pad with the foil, wet down the chrome and rub over it. Removes rust and corrosion.

[@timevscars]

Nice job, Larry!

[@runwithrich1512]

Everyone's favorite detailing channel

[@Airpaycheck]

Excellent! I love that color. I had a gold ‘69 LeMans ragtop in high school. Wish I still had it. I like the NC roots.

[@gunsnsails]

I really thought you might get curious enough to pull the seats and carpet out completely. Really awesome video!

[@bradpiovesan8550]

Love the front end, glad this Le Mans is being rescued.

[@tomjacobs9962]

Nice going, Dude ! All you videos are Great - Miss your normal intro though. Your Normal intro brings the viewer in to how Good you are at your Craft.

[@Ruhdiculus]

Larry, you should really look into a lake country pad washer. Keeps my foam going longer than using compressed air and gets the pad actually clean. Compressed air for me just seems to blow the top portion off.

[@gavinsloane6282]

Looks great! 😎Love to see a follow up where it's on the road.

[@themilkynipple2801]

You must single handedly keep the towel industry in business, love the vids!

[@averagecarguy420]

Hey guys, I have a 1977 Chevy Caprice that’s been sitting for 23 years, it needs a full interior and exterior detail. How much would it cost to have it done in the style like this video?

[@brianjschumer]

If you have to ask, then take it to a local detailer

[@blakslee720]

You've gotta love these old motors. Just a so few bolts and parts, so easy to keep them running

[@mdoltd129]

Great show Larry, watching from the UK.

[@vetteboy1024]

You are officially an archeologist. Great job Larry

[@360ModsandHacks]

Hey man I absolutely love the longer videos!!!!

[@murrayspiffy2815]

My first car in 1975 - was a 68 Lemans - blue with a white vinyl top. This is so fun for me.

[@anf2029]

cleaning the rocks out of the pedals was great attention to detail