Parked for 38 Years - 1969 Pontiac GTO 400, Four-Speed, Hood Tach

[@_Dave_S]

As an old school Pontiac guy, it's always great to see one get saved. Great job guys! I'm looking forward to seeing more.

[@RamblinAround]

Thanks for watching, we appreciate it David!

[@DanzoFTW96]

This is one of my other bucket list cars to own, thanks for rescuing these cars!

[@RamblinAround]

They really are my all-time favorite cars. Thanks for watching, we appreciate it!

[@guymazza6191]

Buy mine!

[@wolfsden3812]

Join the club..lol

[@mehmetmutluoglu1542]

I've just passed 3 mins of the video...and realizing that I've got 40 mins to go, paused and typing this; "Hey guys, we're blessed...". I'm gonna request wifey not to interrupt for 40 mins.

[@RamblinAround]

Thanks for watching, we appreciate it my friend!

[@shawnbeck2303]

These cars in their day. Ruled the Muscle Car Era. The "Judge" was a awesome car. Road in one as a kid. What a thrill! Shawn.

[@kellerrobert80]

I owned a silver '70 Judge for about 12 months, till I lent it to my brother who spun a rod bearing doing bleach burn-outs on his last day of high school. Wonder where it is now?

[@beckywatt5048]

When I was a kid my uncle had a 389 4spd tri power car , it was awesome .

[@DavidMartin-ou2su]

Love to see younger guys into the old school muscle cars

[@RamblinAround]

Thanks for watching David!

[@flynnandres9533]

You all probably dont care at all but does anybody know of a method to get back into an Instagram account..? I was stupid lost my account password. I love any tips you can offer me.

[@warrenjimmy8383]

@Flynn Andres Instablaster =)

[@danlaur7973]

Nice back story on this old Goat, take care of it!

[@georgemattar1182]

Thanks for rescuing this great Pontiac. I bought a running driving 69 GTO green on green for $1,800 in 1997. 4 speed hideaways and ps pb and other cool options. Had to sell in 99 to buy a house. Dumbest move ever. Good luck.

[@RamblinAround]

Thanks for watching George, we appreciate it!

[@MrAngryGTP]

Diehard Pontiac guy here. You've got my attention guys. Looking forward to seeing your progress on Bad Company. 👌😎

[@RamblinAround]

Thanks for watching Gary, we appreciate it!

[@looloo6322]

My buddy Tommy had a 69 GTO like yours, no vinyl roof, and it had the His and hers automatic. That thing did burnouts for days. Tommy passed away a few years back, seeing this video brought back a whole bunch of great memories from the late 70's.

[@RamblinAround]

Sorry for the loss of your friend. Glad this brought back some good memories though. Thank you for watching!

[@froglobster]

That will be an awesome project -great score! I love Pontiac

[@RamblinAround]

Thanks for watching, we appreciate it!

[@richardbrowne2447]

I thought for a moment you had found my dad’s old goat. 3 boys and a dog driving across country outrunning a tornado. Memories. One time, when my dad was overseas, my mom wanted to learn to learn to drive. When the instructor pulled up with a little sedan, she said “I don’t want to learn to drive that, (points to the goat) I want to learn to drive that”. Instructor got a big smile. I will enjoy watching this one.

[@carl7309]

I had a green 68 GTO just like it except tan colored interior and top. 400 cid, 4 speed had to be one of the most enjoyable cars I've ever driven. Big enough to cruise well on the road and small enough to be perfect in town.

[@RamblinAround]

That's cool that you had one. I'm really happy to have found a four speed car, I've been wanting one for a while. Thanks for watching, we appreciate it!

[@denniss5512]

My 2nd car after sharing a vw with my sister was a 69 GTO 4 spd ragtop. Paid $225 for it off my sisters boyfriend. Dumbass tightened the rockers up too much and punched a hole in a rocker. Cheap fix. Ram Air 4 spd 4.33 posi. Burn all 4 gears. You could watch the gas gage drop! Parents made me sell it cause the neighbors complained about he tire smoke smelling up their houses. Probably a $100K car today.

[@cl18]

I just want to say u 2 have been an inspiration to me I started watching theses vids about 7 years ago and end up buying one of my favorite cars a 87 trans am gta it's ben about 6 years that I have had it and just about 2 weeks ago I finally got it running a driving if it weren't for your trans am videos mocking me cuz I would watch them vids over and over I wood never have got it done thanks u so much I'm a HUGE fan...... PONTIAC FOREVER

[@RamblinAround]

That's awesome, that's always good to hear. We're going to be getting back on Jordan's Trans Am again before long too. Jordan just could pass up this GTO.

[@cl18]

@@RamblinAround hahahah I now how it goes man thats what my problem was pushed the trans am to the side cuz I had a baby on the way in sure u now how that is but enough about me love the gto great find ........ And I do appreciate u writing me back means alot to me

[@daveryan8532]

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[@1970PMD]

I have always wondered about the mindset of a person(s) allowing a 1969 GTO sit for 38 years rotting away. I've owned and restored several GTO's and I always think to myself, the thousands of dollars people forfeit on by allowing this to happen. Great sample, looking forward to the restoration.

[@bradleylovej]

Watching you and your dad work on cars together is so dang wholesome

[@RamblinAround]

Thanks man, I appreciate you watching!

[@robertclymer6948]

Hello guys! My hat is off to you on this project. I owned a 69 Judge Ram Air IV., and a Borg Warner T-10 four speed. After I got out of the Navy. I loved that car so much. I still to this day, dream about still owning it. Like a dumbass, I traded it in for a new Pontiac Gran Prix SJ. I got only $1500 for it in trade. If I could go back in time, that would have never happened. Good Luck and keep us posted on the progress. Thanks and Cheers from Motown.

[@RamblinAround]

Thank you Robert, we appreciate that. That's awesome that you had a Judge RA IV. Thanks for watching!

[@steveorules3972]

Love these cars. I had a 72 lemans when I was a teen, highly modified. I would love to track that car down but all I have is my old plate #

[@terrymiler5438]

My dad sold his gto when I was 14,that was 40 yrs ago.But I know where it still is think I need to check on it.It would be cool if it followed me home,same cooler green tan interior the tape deck was mounted on the console.He made a lot of money betting with the 20.00 taped to the dash.We just called it the goat,Dad would smoke the tires through all four gears Mom hated that posi. 69 has been my favorite since I was a kid.

[@RamblinAround]

That would be really cool if you could get it back.

[@shawnholliday3504]

love it,love it,love it....you guys kill it and never a boring clip,got me focused currently own a 1991 firebird,1977 dodge charger,1979 chrysler 300,and a 1979 olds omega..keep up the great work...

[@davestelling]

This was a match made in heaven! So glad your documenting this build. This is gonna be cool! Congratulations, and good luck - can't wait to see how this project unfolds. Appreciate your sharing these, buddy - take care guys...

[@RamblinAround]

Thanks Dave, we do feel like it was meant to be. It's not going to be easy, but it should be a great project.

[@jeffpowers2916]

That car will be bad ass, the 68 was a basket case when you got it and you've done wonders with it. Great car, even better story, couldn't have gone to a more fitting person. Can't wait to see you transform it back to how it should be.

[@RamblinAround]

Thanks Jeff, I appreciate that. It's going to be a lot of work, but it'll get done eventually.

[@bobbyhackney988]

I love it. You guys are are motivating me with my projects and other’s. It’s refreshing to see someone doing this for the love of the car rather than for a flip. Keep up the good work.. Furthermore your dad is awesome. Watching y’all is a inspiration for my family

[@RamblinAround]

Thanks Bobby, we appreciate that. Good luck with your projects!

[@mikewoodson6930]

Life Happened... Once rebuilt, Please take the previous owner for a ride. Video that, please. My brother had a 69 GTO, 4 speed, tach on hood during HS. I’ll back up her “got rubber in 3 gears story”. The GOAT!

[@coinslotsandjoysticks2572]

You know why I watch this channel, because these guys don't change, everyone that gets on KZbin gets bigger garages in business parks and forget where they came from, you guys live where you work and twist wrenches in your yard and garage otherwise known as shade tree mechanics, I been one since 1970 and wouldn't have it any other way

[@frankl.5153]

Back in 75 I had the same GTO. 400 HO factory 4 spd. Only difference was; white interior with white vinyl roof. Sold it a few years later to a guy who lived in Brooklyn NY. Which it was stolen that same night, never to be seen again. What fun that car was.

[@otisholcomb4995]

I love your video’s man keep up the good work 🔥💯👏🏽

[@RamblinAround]

Thanks Trey, I appreciate you watching!

[@peterhodges6684]

Looking forward to seeing the build, you got a good start.

[@RamblinAround]

Thanks for watching Peter, we appreciate it!

[@markhirsch1782]

Allright I will be watching

[@RamblinAround]

Thanks Mark, we appreciate you watching!

[@americanmusclemaniac9565]

One of my dream cars. I need it

[@RamblinAround]

Glad you like it, thanks for taking a look!

[@americanmusclemaniac9565]

@@RamblinAround your welcome. I have been looking for one of these for a while now but I can’t find any.

[@marktulip3367]

Wow! What a great car story & a great find. I will be following & enjoying this build.

[@RamblinAround]

Thanks for watching Mark, we appreciate it!

[@leedaniels7196]

That’s going to be an interesting project!.

[@RamblinAround]

It's not going to be easy, but it should be a great project. Thanks for watching, we appreciate it!

[@michaelsylvester7272]

Hey Guys, That is a fantastic car project I will look forward to seeing more about Bad Co. Anyways looking forward to seeing more!!

[@RamblinAround]

Thanks Michael, we'll have a bunch of videos coming of this one. We appreciate you watching my friend!

[@claytonsandidge2972]

Awesome story. Congratulations

[@RamblinAround]

Thanks Dwight!

[@herbiederby3394]

Cool story and find....but most of all have fun getting that gto the way you want it .....be well guys

[@RamblinAround]

Thank you my friend, we appreciate you watching!

[@blankeny]

I had a 67 Firebird I restored and I loved that car, unfortunately it developed a rod knock. This is before a rebuild kit existed for the 326 H.O. traded it for a 2000 Ram Air T/A. Wish I still had the 67!

[@Mcleod0000]

Its about that time , a legend is reborn

[@RamblinAround]

Thanks for watching, we appreciate it!

[@dadsc10]

super cool!!!!!! looking forward to watching it come to life , i have my brotherinlaws 68 lemans convertible at my home, going back into winter storage this week, 53,000 original mile 350, love these cars , keep up the good work , i will be watching my friend

[@RamblinAround]

Thanks Thomas, we appreciate you watching!

[@ramblinman3318]

You know its about the owner and the story. Heck with worshiping the machine. You guys did a good job.

[@RamblinAround]

We hope to get the previous owner in one of our future videos. It would be cool to hear her talk about her experiences with the car. Thanks for watching, we appreciate it!

[@joshschaufele208]

I added a 69 gto 400 4sp to my collection this year it sat in a barn for 20 years, its complete, it stopped running one day and got parked never touched after that, the owner past away and no siblings were interested, came with extra set of o.g Pontiac wheels, it's got the good heads & hood tac also ,its in crazy good shape , my front right break was seized up to so I couldn't push it lol . got it for sticker price too🥳 .... my chevelle's are a little jealous

[@TheMaddawg332]

Here we go again! Looking forward to seeing more!

[@RamblinAround]

Yep, starting over at the beginning. Thanks for watching, we appreciate it!

[@stephenclintary4300]

Great project thx for posting.

[@RamblinAround]

Thanks for watching, we appreciate it my friend!

[@danmurphy7713]

You need to let her give you a ride in it , let her drive it the way she used to . You are a lucky young man . What a find . , Im 58 and this was one of my dream cars .

[@RamblinAround]

I think you're right about that Dan, definitely should let her drive. Thanks for watching, I appreciate it!

[@hurricanebillbass1]

Love that you all have a upbeat attitude every step of the way.

[@markj2838]

Gonna be a very cool car... nothing like a GTO!!

[@ArthurJS123]

My Dad had one of these, in the same color. When you showed the interior, I remembered that console, and the “Made By Fisher” chrome plates. So this is very nostalgic. Looking forward to this new series. As I’ve said before, I think your son is a genius.

[@RamblinAround]

Glad it brought back some memories, we appreciate you taking a look!

[@TheDirtCatBrothers]

Lucky find! I had a chance to get a 69 19 years ago but was too slow. The next week when I went back to check on it someone bought it soon as I left the previous week. Not a clue what the engine was but the car, in general, was in good shape for $3,500.

[@christianlutes5593]

Looking forward to watching the progress and it’s been cool watching you grow up Jordan.

[@RamblinAround]

Thank you, we appreciate you watching!

[@DaveDowns1]

You're far ahead of where I was at your age knowledge-wise, and if the truth be told, still ahead of me! Anyway, many thanks for the video and best of luck on your project.

[@RamblinAround]

Thank you David, I appreciate that.

[@doublel7337]

Nice find and a great story to go along with it. I love the 1969 GM A Body cars, and there has to be a lot of parts out there. Looking forward to watching this build, and I believe it will get in the high 12's pretty easily. Have fun shifting gears for a change ! I love this channel , Thank both of you !!

[@RamblinAround]

Yeah, there is pretty good parts availability on these, so it shouldn't be too bad. It's going take a lot of work, but we'll get it done. Thanks for watching our videos, we appreciate it!

[@dannyspence6524]

I know it's going to be pretty when you get it done

[@ricerog]

That looked like the 69 GTO I had back in 1976, same color of green black vinyl top hood tac and 4spd. Man I miss that car and how I want one again.

[@andypernsteiner8277]

I love your channel, I found a 68 GTO 4 speed car two years ago. Mine had been parked under a tarp in a field for 44 years. They are awesome rides.

[@robertlytch2398]

Just found your channel & I love it ! What you are doing with those old Pontiac brings back memories of when I was younger. I am 65 years old now & I just retired this year from long haul trucking. Man I miss it ! My mind says you can still do it but my body says you better have yourself a seat ! I did it for 35 years. Waking up in a cold truck & realizing that it snowed last night not to mention Midwest snow storms nah I am good. Best of luck with everything that you do ! I will be stopping by from time to time just to check up on what you are up too.

[@RamblinAround]

Thanks Robert, I appreciate you watching!

[@jayrowe6473]

I think the world wants to meet the previous owner. She does sound cool indeed.

[@RamblinAround]

We'll try to include her in a future episode. Thanks for watching!

[@glenbo2464]

Growing up near Seattle we had a neighbor who bought a brownish gold one brand new. It was just the basic lemans but they parked it out back in the early 80s and let it rot away. When they passed the daughter got it and they were able to get it running and driving again good enough to sell it. It was in terrible shape with holes rusted below the back window and moldy shredded interior.

[@danielpals3317]

My oldest brother loves Pontiacs. He liked the Bonneville and Grand Prix and probably had 5 back in the mid 70s. His 66 Grand Prix he probably paid less than a hundred dollars for. Great car. All power seats, antenna, big block, reverb stereo and ran great. I wish I knew where that car is. He has dementia now and doesn't remember what he did with it.

[@louismazza9966]

I love your enthusiasm, lm glad to see your a Pontiac man especially a GTO guy, keep up the great work👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@RamblinAround]

Thanks for watching, I appreciate it!

[@katzkatcher]

I dated a strawberry blond that had a '69 4 speed GTO back in the early 80's she could turn a wrench as good as any guy working on that car.Bad Company turned out some good tunes back in the day ..

[@jamesscimone1447]

Yeh, seeing the younger guys into the older cars of my generation is awesome. I'm totally trying to figure out how old Jordon is but he's very mature it seems. Great video and great channel. New Subscriber here !! :)

[@RamblinAround]

Thanks for subscribing, we appreciate it!

[@todddenio3200]

When I was still working with old cars and they had frozen brakes the solution I eventually came up with for getting them into the garage was building a 3" diameter x 14" long roller with bearings holding it in an I beam frame ( 20" long) that was bolted (with 8 bolts per side) to the concrete floor under the workbench on the front wall. I would run a long tow strap from the car forward going around the roller then back under the car and out the other end which I would hook to a hitch on my truck that kept the tow strap at near ground level to prevent damaging the underside of the car. It worked great and handled the dead weight of a 57 Caddy with ease.

[@puddleduckist]

Very cool, ive owned my 69 goat 30 yrs and i love seeing stuff like this. Cant wait to see it bangin gears again! My gto looked like this originally ans was vedoro green with a black vinyl top. Very cool!!

[@RamblinAround]

Thanks man, we appreciate you watching!

[@drow8569]

Can't wait to see progress on it! The 69 GTO is the car I want.

[@user-hx8iz1ky1o]

Very nice. I would love to pick your brain. I got a 70 GTO that is definitely a project as it has been sitting since about 84 like this one. Restoration is a new hobby I am taking on and I am trying to figure out the correct order of things to save money down the road.

[@jjojo2004]

Man, the amount of rust on this car is EPIC! 😩

[@RamblinAround]

Yeah, it's pretty crusty.

[@dntn9634]

You are a better man than me. This is going to take a frigen engineer to straighten out. You just gained a viewer, she's a worthy cause & I bet that guy with the grey hair gets involved. Cheers

[@jimmybrewer8289]

I love to see it run again

[@slimjim119]

That another sweet car you know I'll be watching

[@RamblinAround]

Thanks Jim, we always appreciate you watching!

[@dean7292]

The interior is in AMAZING shape!! Going to be badass done!

[@RamblinAround]

We were surprised that the interior was that nice, considering the condition of the outside.

[@outlawMrTuff]

she is in the right hands!!!

[@RamblinAround]

Thanks man, we appreciate that!

[@not2fast4u2c]

Wow this is gonna be another great car project to watch .I was thinking how I would have got it into the garage ..I would be tempted to put a hole in the wall and run a log chain through and pull it with the truck

[@RamblinAround]

I was seriously wondering if I could anchor a plate to the concrete that would be strong enough to use a come-along on.

[@jeffpowers2916]

DD speed shop anchored a winch to the floor in the front of his garage and now can pull them in with ease

[@noeltheshemale]

Car looks mean with those wheels on. Can’t wait to see it running.

[@coreywhitacre6581]

Love the car and love the story behind it. 69 GTO is one of my dream cars.

[@bellowsjeep3999]

Man I can’t wait to see this build! One of my dream cars! Glad to see you are keeping it close to stock.

[@risinbison1106]

If that back seat could tell stories......pretty cool project and way to be a gentleman to a fine lady, I subscribed.

[@RamblinAround]

Thanks for watching and subscribing, we appreciate it!

[@baird5776mullet]

Poncho Via!

[@RamblinAround]

Thanks for watching!

[@CC_Top_Solutions]

The QJet on the car...if its original, it has value. Dont throw it out...sell, trade or store it. Also, great car. I commented you about timing onmh buddies 68 GTO. He figured it out, idle mixture was WAY off and additional timing was band aiding it. He sold his GTO two days ago...I already miss it.

[@RamblinAround]

Well, I'm glad he got it figured out. It's a shame he decided to sell it. Thanks for watching, we appreciate it!

[@zacharyarnold7555]

This style of video is great for your guys

[@RamblinAround]

Thanks man, we'll try to do more like it!

[@tahoefisher5311]

I enjoyed the video ,I'm a big pontiac fan

[@RamblinAround]

Thanks, we appreciate you watching!

[@toddyanceyace8924]

Bad ass banner in the back ground in your garage oh and the car is bad ass also

[@RamblinAround]

Thanks Todd, we appreciate you watching!

[@JRobbins86]

Nice seeing another Pontiac fan. I have a 68 Tempest right now. I am in St. Charles MO. Maybe go cruising sometime

[@RamblinAround]

Thanks for taking a look, we appreciate it. We used to be over in St Charles all the time, when we did the videos for Fast Lane.

[@racook7534]

My dad had one of those. What a great car.

[@gr8gary4895]

I just found your channel, It's great to see an old Pontiac saved . that's a big job ! one other really rare option on that car is the reclining passenger seat. great channel.

[@ronmerkle3696]

Cool car! I just finished my 69 lemans, and have a 68 firebird convertible and a 68 firebird race car. Glad to see you saving this gto. Good luck!

[@RamblinAround]

Thanks Ron, we appreciate that!

[@christopherwassink6620]

Love to see that car brought back to life. It will be interesting to see the differences between the 68 and 69.

[@RamblinAround]

Thanks for watching!

[@pdinardo9472]

These are my favorite GTO'S. Awesome!!

[@RamblinAround]

Thanks for watching!

[@normstephens8354]

I had the very same door issue with my 69 and like you I thought something was damaged. I ended up taking the door panel out with the door shut to get access to the latch. Not something I would want to do a good door panel. It was a lubrication issue with the latch. A small metal part needed to drop once you pushed the button in. Once lubricated ... it worked fine. Knowing this now ... I might have tried putting something on the door that vibrated to see if that tab would drop.

[@danbuchner1494]

Nice find cant wait for more videos

[@RamblinAround]

Thanks for watching Dan!

[@TheMrmmkkpro]

Good luck, nice to see young guys keeping these ole ponchos alive, I'm a Pontiac fan from way back, currently own a 1972 455H.O 7f6 heads, runs like a beast. Subbed👍👍🏁🏁

[@RamblinAround]

Thank you Michael, I appreciate that!

[@joeabraham2363]

Great video.very nice find i miss mine i had a 68 gto fixed headlight fact floor shift 3spd i had in the late 90s i sure miss it.

[@ncautoman57]

One word AWESOME~~ Looking forward to more videos on this GTO.

[@ianpete3986]

I love your GTO and also that badass Trump banner!!!!

[@countdown2xstacy]

Great banner !! 🇺🇸

[@walasiewicz]

Holly crap the interior looks great!

[@RamblinAround]

We were really surprised at the condition of the interior, given how rough the outside looks.

[@4067tbone]

Had one identical to it way back in the 80's same color and all and same drive train great cars and fast. Looking forward to more vids.

[@RamblinAround]

Thanks for watching, we appreciate it!

[@hgpiiihgp]

Nice score dude! I acquired a 71 LeMans Sport in a similar fashion back in 1984. I bought it cheap and spent way too much on it but I loved it. GTO prices are climbing so no worries on value. You'll keep it though, right? They aren't making them anymore 🙂

[@RamblinAround]

Thanks man, I appreciate that. I have no plans to sell it, I rarely part with anything.

[@randycampbell5638]

My first car 69 GTO Sunkist Lime Green dark green vinyl top with dark green interior 400 Turbo 400 trans!

[@tomre2769]

Awesome. Just found your channel, and you got yourself another subscriber.

[@RamblinAround]

Thank you for watching and subscribing, we appreciate it!

[@angelaprater2679]

John here son you was blessed and bless her super story.

[@RamblinAround]

Thank you for watching, I appreciate it!

[@richardsmith1143]

Awsome story at the end of the vidio,,,,!! She sounds like she really loved that car,,,!!

[@56CrownVick]

I'll be watching this build! Great find.

[@RamblinAround]

Thanks for watching, we appreciate it!

[@Tonefiend]

Awesome car! What a great story. Looking forward to watching Bad Company come together!

[@RamblinAround]

Thanks for watching, we appreciate it!

[@DesertedRocket]

Can’t wait to see more of this project!

[@RamblinAround]

Thanks for watching, we appreciate it!