My 1967 Pontiac Tempest Interior Is FINISHED - From Rusty Floors To Show Car Interior

This video is probably our longest video to date but one of our absolute favorites. This interior transformation took almost 1 month to complete but it was SO worth it. I can’t wait to cruise in style with Danny across the country once my 1967 Pontiac Tempest project is complete. This was a HUGE undertaking and I could not be happier with how the interior turned out.
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[@gray111270]

When you used the broom to test the passenger floor so your mom wouldn't go through, I LOL'd at your tears! You are amazing.

[@terrytate6006]

I'm really impressed this young lady taking an interest in fixing old cars you don't see that everyday

[@stevestudley5685]

I am so glad that I found this channel. Thank you for sharing the experience with us.

[@22vampyre]

That floorboard rust isnt really that bad. In the NW, cars from this era were twice that bad 30 years ago, Cal cars have an advantage in that respect. Good lookin’ interior! I’m glad you went with a factory look, it looks CLEAN AF!

[@Fiftyx60]

You know, I've always been a Chevy man, but that Pontiac front end is really growing on me. I'm anxious to see how this one turns out! Nice work!

[@blackcoffeegarage]

LIV!!! You gotta scotchgard those seat stitches!! Just get the "Scotchgard fabric water seal" in the spray can,, spray itsomeinto the cap and use a fine brush to put it on wet into the stitching, then wipe off with a microfiber. Otherwise? You'll have a TON of staining on those white threads, nearly impossible to clean later. Gorgeous build! Wait til you see my light metallic blue Studebaker Hawk's interior job this spring :)

[@GnarlySpeedShop]

Thank you for the tip! 👍 on it

[@radioactivebanana6774]

You can also get Seam Sealer from a Fabric store to put on the thread. Its a roll-on application and would stop anything from going into the thread holes onto foam and protect thread.

[@marcosathens8140]

Welcome to the world of Restoring a car on budget. Best advice I can give you: Think it thru, do your homework, take your time, do your shopping & you will get your hands dirty. Best of luck.

[@puddleduckist]

Cool, my dad had a 67 lemans, had a 326 and a 2 speed originally. We restored it and put in a butler 474 motor and th400 in it. Was a 10 second screamer! I have a 69 gto I've had for 31 years! Has a 70 455 and a th400 in it! Luv me some pontiacs!

[@hogmanbaker9853]

well at least the guys know what they are doing and it will be done properly. seats are great and floor panels will make car like new. yall get along so great and no drama which is great. that is why I like watching yall. looks very good.

[@GnarlySpeedShop]

Thanks for watching :)

[@OdySlim]

Scott from Cold War Motors would be proud of you!! Fine job so far! !

[@onemannews]

67 Tempest will always be my favorite car! My very first car way back in 1981 was a 67 Tempest with a 326 and 3 speed auto 😀

[@phoenixblack1220]

Fortunately for you guys, if you run into a pinch, NPD is just 15 minutes down the road if you need anything and they are open 7 days a week. Great vid!

[@elwoodsummersjr596]

Great job guys, thanks for stepping up for liv , she's one special young lady !!!!!

[@GnarlySpeedShop]

Thank you for watching & supporting the channel. :)

[@sisco302]

Liv is getting her hands dirty today! Very cool!

[@leonhart2452]

Most manufactures used the rubber floor covering was used on the most basic models. Most cars got the interior up grades that included carpeting. A lot of people liked the rubber floors, easier to clean. Very popular in pickup trucks. Most of the floor damage wasn't from the rubber floors, it was the fiber insulation they used as sound deadening as well as heat retention.

[@feuerkind71]

Oh my, that makes me feel very blessed that the floors on my project have next to no rust

[@leonhart2452]

I was watching your interview with Derek on In the Aisle. That overhead cam was the only small block engine Pontiac used in that era. The 326, 350, 389, 421 were all big block engines. That's why the Pontiac 326and 350 were such a durable engine. That overhead cam 6 with the right parts and tuning was a good runner. When rebuilt with higher compression pistons, more aggressive cam and the dual quadrajet intake manifold with the dual exhaust headers the could really scream. Not capable of the power of the V8's, but not bad. There are small block classes in a lot of racing. If you wanted to race your Pontiac in these classes, most people ran a small block Chevy.

[@chewybrand238]

The hole in the floor are for pouring out your beer when you get pulled over! Very nice feature in the day!

[@billharden7127]

🤣👍

[@shermanelliott5730]

I just saw the first video of you building the motor and I watch till the end, so SUBSCRIBED immediately, you guys did an awesome job on the old girl congrats congrats

[@rosaliecruz4304]

Thought you guys were going to have to peddle like the Flintstones for a bit. How those seats didn't fall through the floor is beyond me. Great job on the floor repair. Looks awesome!! 🎉

[@GnarlySpeedShop]

Hahah thank you!

[@starrlehner1881]

Man I love your work van. Perfect for the nomad life I'm planning on. With hip bone missing I wouldn't have to be hurting from staying bent over

[@Fitzinyourhead]

Liv, I’m so jealous…. Interior turned out beautiful. I have a 68 GTO that my dad bought brand new in 69 and I bought it from him my junior year of high school. I still have her but she is rough and so am I. I’m 55 and was diagnosed with Parkinson’s at 44. So I’m not sure I’ll ever get the chance to do what you guys are doing. Great job cant wait to see you drive it.

[@thinkingkingdomthoughts]

I had a 67 white tempest that drove from Ohio to Colorado. It was in perfect condition even at almost 20 years old back then. Everything be thought it was a GTO. I miss it. White with turquoise blue interior. It gave us grief at first, due to the altitude in Colorado. But a quick adjustment to the timing and we was good to go!! Great car!!! Ya all do great job with everything you touch

[@Tnslim]

You guys did some really nice and clean work plus you've learned a ton along the way. These kind of projects always snowball as you go along and that's ok. It's what makes the hotrodding experience so great. One reminder........a car is never finished as you'll find stuff to do as long as you own it. You should have a good feeling of pride for what you've accomplished. Well done.

[@philipstephan5451]

It looks like maybe sometime through the years,the windows were left down and it rained in and water pooled and it sat unattended letting the floor pans to rust out. Love the content,stay safe. Cheers. 😊

[@brucethompson1879]

Liv, what a team you have!

[@GnarlySpeedShop]

I’m very grateful ❤️

[@tedzehnder961]

Take a lot of before , during and after shots of your progress.You`ll be more in love with the car by all the work you did rather than if you bought it already restored.I`ve done more than one and these and they were the hardest to sell .

[@donreinholz8121]

Andrew really kicked butt on those floor pans and prepping the old sheet metal. It should be strong and safe now. Will you undercoat it on the bottom? It will be really nice when it is all done. Body bushings were shot too. You guys make a great team. 415 looks great. Love the reupholstered bench seats. Roberto did an awesome job. You have to drill holes to bolt down the front seats? I would repaint the body original color.

[@bapa1]

Awesome job, love the '67s, I had a convertible Lemans and a hardtop. But I will never understand patina. But, it's yours. Enjoy.

[@garywilson12]

love your new interior, i had a 64 olds 442 convertible a similar color to the tempest inside and out. your videos on your channel are just getting better and better each time. you guys work so well together and have fun while your doing it thats important

[@GnarlySpeedShop]

Thank you so much Gary! We’ve been putting a lot of effort into the new videos and I’m glad to hear you think they are better. 😊 Appreciate you leaving this comment.

[@ronstjohn6780]

Wow! The new interior looks awesome. I thought Liv was going to pass out when she saw the rusty floor pans. That whole segment was so funny. But ya’ll pinned your ears back and got the job done. Great work. Maybe it wasn’t shown in the video but I would recommend DynaMat to insulate the floors against sound and heat. It did wonders for my Corvette.

[@billgrogan7856]

That material under the vinyl is asbestos sound-deadening material and those floors are in great shape you haven't seen bad yet very simple fix

[@radioactivebanana6774]

Old cars are like old houses you just keep finding more and more problems but if you know that going in you can just enjoy it. I would have just replaced the entire floor pans. No need to measure and cut and you know the whole floor is good. Kind of a waste of money to chop it up. I had a 65 Bonneville I drove to high school that my uncle gave to me. I love Pontiacs!

[@davidjulseth8667]

Alot of time and effort, looks really nice in the sunlight... cheer's!

[@mikemiskiman4743]

Looking great sure brings back memories of my 66 tempest bone stock on the outside but had a 455 and a stall converter th 400, man it was a fun car

[@maxmillion4216]

Well done everyone, you busted your butts on this video. Gang in there Liv I know you will love the car even more when it's all done and your cruising down the highway.

[@GnarlySpeedShop]

Thank you!

[@sprintmademe]

Love the inlay color on the seats.

[@OdySlim]

Im doing the same type restoration on my 65 Dodge Monaco 413/ 4bbl. thanks for encourgaging me. Your apholstery is perfect. I look forward to the rest.. Regards from Ody Slim

[@johnjwedrall4290]

It's gorgeous 😍

[@TheKimmer1969]

Love the tear downs. What a cool project. Best of luck from Denmark

[@elwoodsummersjr596]

Great job you guys, liv you fascinate me your so animated and cute love watching you !!!!! ❤❤❤

[@chadstapleton8597]

Y’all done a hell of a job!! Love it!! My granny had a 67 Chevy Nova ll, and it was about that same color if not the same color.

[@terryeustice5399]

Have not seen any work in some time. But, this was an awesome transformation of your Tempest. Great work. Love your hands on work. Beautiful interior indeed! 💯❤️👊

[@GnarlySpeedShop]

Thank you!

[@williamtoney-bb8tx]

Outstanding 👍 Y'all got SWAG 😎✌️💯

[@VATION3RD]

Yep Chevelle had a vinyl floor it my 72 Nova had it from the factory as well.

[@toddrichardson9256]

You guys and gal handled that like a pro Great job 😉

[@hogmanbaker9853]

really need to paint the car would make car looks soo much nicer. but what you go with is up to you. looks so much different.

[@finlay230]

great progress, interior is amazing !!! love it

[@GnarlySpeedShop]

Thanks!

[@theodoredugranrut8201]

Great work all of you, the best part is underneath all that pretty is strong and protected structure. I hope we get to see the finished car. Central California watching

[@kevinAuman1]

Literally my dream girl, what a badass car chick! A beautiful one at that...

[@lancenutter1067]

I had a 66 Tempest back in about 1985. Beautiful cars. Even then, the front and rear glued in windows leaked like crazy and I always had wet floors. I pulled the rear window out and the frame was really rusted. My floor pans were still good tho as the water would make puddles in the back seat area. The 326 engine was kind of a dog, even when at its best. But still, loved that car. Life happened, got married, sold the car but have fond memories of dating my future wife in that car and etc. thanks for the video!

[@nickelnoserestos2598]

Love love love that Tempest.. one of my favorite rides. It's really nice. Love the interior.

[@armondoborjas4362]

Wow very nice looks so clean great job. Do it again 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻😎

[@aftertheendtimes]

You all guy´s n Girl´s are awesome! really nice work and vibe 🤩

[@codywilliams103]

This video needed more of only thing. Biscuits n gravy. That's going to be a sweet ride.

[@GnarlySpeedShop]

Haha thanks!

[@starrlehner1881]

Also had a 64 Fairlane 500. Loved it

[@andrewromero98]

6:30 “oh my GAWD” 😂😂😂

[@211on_dat_ass]

Now I want to take apart my 1968 Buick Skylark convertible to see what's hiding under that carpet LOL great video by the way B.O.P all the way

[@rickykey1175]

You have a very solid car honey trust me i live in VA i have had these cars they are beautiful people will love it. I am working on a. 65 GTO gave a fortune for it i know what you are going thru find out where the water is coming in it will come together i am happy for you 💰

[@ronaldrey8474]

High guys I'm new & enjoy these home grown car shows like yours & great job. You mentioned being discouraged & you can win this war hehehe and success will taste so much more better mo better 😊

[@jimseals8659]

Use a copper plate on the back side of your weld when doing body panel work. it keeps it from blowing through.

[@upfactoryracing4148]

Looks freakin fantastic!!! 👍😎

[@aslamb6489]

OH and I will say I enjoy watching you all to have not seen many of your Videos as of yet I'll go thru your Videos though even the ones I have missed and not watched you guys do get along with each other very well

[@GnarlySpeedShop]

Thank you so much for watching:)

[@tmpsg]

Love that car! Y'all are doing a great job on it. I'm biased though because my brother's first car was a '65 GTO with a 389 and Hurst 4 speed. My first car was a '74 Cutlass with a 350 and an auto 3 speed.

[@chriscatarcio2983]

Finely the back seat comes out. Not without a fight.😁😁😁😁

[@garrettrice7598]

Liv be careful your head might split in half cause your smiling so hard. Good job team.

[@williamgraham1726]

Great job looks fabulous keep up the great work 👍

[@bobtucker8875]

That car is looking great. Good content guys. You will enjoy it for a very long time. Thanks for sharing 😊.

[@raydoyonful]

A locksmith may be able to make the ignition cylinder work with the trunk key.

[@robhunter2435]

Nice job guys!!!! Looks really sharp

[@tomdavis5506]

You go girl “ Your doing a great job and it’s great to have real friends that you do have that will actually help : Your getting better with each project … Also don’t forget the knowledge that you gain with each one 💯How many young women can say the same 👍You-stay strong and keep on keeping on 💥 From the old Canuck from down east 🇨🇦✔️🇨🇦

[@GnarlySpeedShop]

Thank you so much Tom!

[@fredshepherd7819]

Your Pontiac layman's is worth restoration to make it happy 😊 😃

[@fredshepherd7819]

I meant Pontiac tempest would be happy if you restored it.

[@goldshiftgarage]

Hello from down under - loving this build, i just found your channel and im glad i did. im building a aussie muscle car ute atm and facing some of the same issues with the floor rust. cant wait to see the end result, good luck 👍

[@tommyjefferson9525]

Looks great guys good job Way to go that is sweet Way to go love it can't wait to see the 6.0 keep on keeping on

[@johnniehenderson9440]

The interior looks badass Liv 👌 cool 😎

[@richdurbin6146]

Looks great! Looking forward to seeing you do bodywork and paint.

[@jsatre5504]

For hard to find pontiac parts your best option is Ames Performance. No one knows pontiacs better.

[@SteveLowe65]

Coming along great! Can't wait to see y'all cruisin it!

[@GnarlySpeedShop]

Thanks! Can’t wait 😊

[@craigstreetzel7743]

Like he said that you wanna get the same sound as sizzling bacon 🥓 and then you have it💯

[@HansenSpeedShop]

great video liv watching in my lunch break :D

[@GnarlySpeedShop]

Thanks Viktor! 😊🙏

[@raydoyonful]

The seats look incredible!

[@332ARA]

If you have enough carpet trimmings you can cover the bottom of the door panels. Have your upholster sew an edge border. some trim levels came that way. Also check with Ames Performance Pontiac for anything Pontiac. That's all they do

[@klupeeteable]

Alwais crawl under the car when you buy one !! looks good now so luckely you have good friends !!

[@Cradletothegrave67]

Looks Absolutely Beautiful … You guys did a fantastic job !!

[@32road]

A ton of hard work! Nice job guys!🍻

[@thomasmcbride582]

For the door panelsYou can use GTO our Pontiac Beaumont or Chevelle their ready easy to get

[@Chicago_Cars]

Man that interior looks great, awesome job you three!!

[@GnarlySpeedShop]

Thank you so much!

[@awfulcoffelsonecargarage8215]

That’s the year I was born so that means that’s a good car

[@johnwhelan723]

That looks really good

[@robertn2813]

Great video you guys ! Woodbridge in the houuuuuuuuuse !!!!

[@rosykakaletris1902]

Awesome transformation!!!!

[@GnarlySpeedShop]

Thank you!!

[@MayhemAndGridlock]

When did Danny become the comedian?. Seems like you (Liv) are the straight man. Unforseen problems can cause undo stress. Relax and breathe. The car will be great!!.

[@raydoyonful]

You guys did a great job.

[@andrewhayes5353]

When it comes to welding, practice makes perfect! Great job!!!

[@GnarlySpeedShop]

You got that right! Need a lot more practice 😅

[@leonhart2452]

For wire brushing like your doing, you can get a wire brush to fit your angle grinder. Works great.

[@jamesthetford2516]

Liz your strong lady stay positive and you will love it the car is beautiful be cause you all stay positive love you guys

[@GnarlySpeedShop]

Thanks for watching :)

[@carpenter5575]

Love the car y'all did a great job it's going to be a cool ride when done

[@sonparabailar]

Great work. Looks awesome. 😎👍

[@GnarlySpeedShop]

Thanks 🙏

[@JADENDOUMANINCB]

I am Fully impressed with you and your teams work the Tempest looks Stunning i enjoyed watching ever min of it. Truly Amazing.

[@GnarlySpeedShop]

Thank you very much!

[@red_fox_flareside]

Just subscribed. Saw you all on Ben’s 4 speed films channel. This is an awesome build and shaping up really nicely. Excellent work and I already like the channel. 🤙🏻