"Ruined" Turbocharged 1968 Pontiac GTO

[@showdown1942]

Jordan you are the man and all your builds are unique and amazing brother!!! Doesn’t matter what anyone else thinks. You love your cars and that’s all that matters. I’ve been a fan for more than 5 years and love every single video you and your dad put out. Your guys channel is honestly one of the very very few great ones on KZbin theses days. No fancy bs you see everywhere else. Just pure fun. Thanks for all you guys do. 👍🏻👋🏻

[@RamblinAround]

Thanks Joseph, I really appreciate that!

[@Biglug8888]

Your GTO is far from ruined. At least it's not rotting away in a field. Awesome car.

[@RamblinAround]

Thanks Lou, I appreciate that

[@georgebunn8690]

LOVE LOVE LOVE this build!!! I am currently working on 70 GTO rat rod and building it how I want. This is exactly the inspiration I needed today. Thanks!

[@CZ-kz7ug]

P40 warhawk decals looked cool. Super nice build, looks like fun to drive!

[@EZBNEZ]

Awesome car that’s the car that brought my mother to the hospital when she went into labor with me

[@glennsims66]

This is the way real car guys are, built their way. Awsome car man😊

[@RamblinAround]

Thanks for checking it out, I appreciate it!

[@leeellison6042]

Thanks for all that you do we appreciate it. keep that old school Muscle alive.

[@RamblinAround]

Thanks Lee, we appreciate you watching!

[@leeellison6042]

@@RamblinAround always

[@AEtrane]

I liked it with Pontiac power, but you can't deny the boosted LS! I'd rather see a driver than a pampered show car any day.

[@RamblinAround]

We do miss the sound of that big Pontiac, but it is faster and more reliable now. It can actually be pretty docile when you keep it out of boost too. It could actually be daily driven.

[@AEtrane]

@@RamblinAround no doubt. If you want fast and reliable, the boosted LS is the new Meta. Building anything else is just doing something to be different at this point. The car is awesome, that turbo sounds like a damn jet through the intake!

[@douglashine9638]

I loved your WWII sticker motif. 😎

[@RamblinAround]

I could see doing it in paint, I just don't like the stickers that much.

[@douglashine9638]

I thought it was paint until you pulled it off. Lol

[@williampodjursky868]

Dude that thing is sick! Bro that is cooler than the general lee! Bro this thing is like the punisher gto but 10 times more tough!

[@popqr1]

Awesome video man, you're living life and I'm happy to see it

[@NH1969GOAT]

As the former owner of a survivor 69 GTO I love your turbocharged swap that you can just enjoy.

[@shawnholliday3504]

love every clip loaded to watch....keep up the great channel

[@SpankysHotRodsandCustoms]

Thanks for sharing the video.

[@RamblinAround]

Thank you for watching!

[@SpankysHotRodsandCustoms]

@@RamblinAround your welcome. Check my channel out and show some love. I subscribed and looking forward to watching more videos from you

[@frankjoseph_181]

Good video and the GTO is sweet

[@mikesommer62]

I’ve been working on my 70 gto for 7 years and always wanted to keep it all Pontiac but watching over the years I think I’m convinced ls is the way to go. Love your videos keep them coming

[@christopherabley9910]

That car has turned Amazing, I've been watching since the early days of the Trans AM, i grew up working on dirt bikes and reading 4 wheel and Offroad Magazine and later Hot Rod, I bought and sold a few trucks after i got my license, and I recently turned 26 and pulled the trigger on my first real Muscle Car, a 68 Coronet 500, 2 door hardtop roller with no drivetrain and interior, just a blank slate, I've been thinking of starting a channel to document my build and maybe one day make it to Hot Rod Powertour, thank you for the great videos from your fan in Prince George, British Columbia, Canada 🇨🇦

[@RamblinAround]

A '68 Coronet 500 is an awesome first muscle car. You should definitely film the project as you go. If nothing else, you'll like having those videos later to look back on. Good luck with it!... Oh, and thank you for watching, I really appreciate the support!

[@sporsterini]

I like how you painted the LS block Ponitac blue. Nice touch as well as the other things you did to the car.

[@donald4095]

That turbo sticking out the headlight hole kills me I freaking love it!! It's not ruined it's gently used...

[@peacepoet36]

Jordan, some people will say it's ruined, but to me, it's perfect. I've been following this build ever since you bought it, and I still love this very day, along with the Trans Am, your Muscle Truck, and even if it's a longer progress, the '69 GTO. Keep doing what you do best, man, build what's your and not worry about and be awesome.

[@RamblinAround]

Thank you Terry, I appreciate the kind words! I'll have some new videos of the other cars coming soon.

[@leedaniels7196]

That car isn’t ruined at all!.What’s the point in having a car if you can’t have fun with it says it all!.Thanks Jordan!.😎

[@RamblinAround]

Thanks Lee, I appreciate you watching!

[@GTOJuby]

All that tire smoke is hard on that Illinois corn...lol! I have a GTO as well and have really enjoyed watching the progress of your build. You go brother!

[@RamblinAround]

Thanks for watching Mike, I appreciate it!

[@christianlutes5593]

Like the format of the video, was nice to watch.

[@RamblinAround]

I'm glad you liked it, thank you for watching!

[@jamescurtis4591]

This car is the total opposite of ruined. This is one bad ass Pontiac that looks awesome. Love it bro! Keep up the great videos.

[@RamblinAround]

Thanks James, I appreciate that!

[@ronnorman1367]

I'm also in Illinois up towards Chicago a little town called Lansing Illinois and I totally get where you're coming from I've been watching you for a minute now you're kicking some ass out there enjoy what you do because if you don't you're doing it for somebody else and what fun is that

[@4evaavfc]

I hear you, Jordan. I wish we had lots of back roads like Illinois.

[@RamblinAround]

Thanks for watching, I appreciate it!

[@Trapper4265]

I live in Illinois as well and maybe I'll see you around sometime. I'm more of the purest when it comes to classic cars, or I have the Jay Leno philosophy to classic car restoration, but we have to remember and realize that these classic cars are extensions of our own individual personalities. We, car crazy folks, consider them works of art, or we transform them into works of art, and to that account we are reminded that all art is subjective. It's "not ruined" if it brings you joy. It's a masterpiece! 😊

[@RamblinAround]

Thank you for watching, I appreciate it!

[@gunnywill20]

Nice! 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍🤌👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@Richard-Anson]

Such a sweet car hope to see it cruising around one of these days in Illinois

[@kennethrine8171]

Thank you for a great video and taking off the stickers beautiful car

[@RamblinAround]

Thanks for watching Kenneth!

[@erikboon5560]

Cool car Jordan. 👍

[@olliefrancesco5348]

complimenti...davvero una bella auto.

[@RamblinAround]

Grazie!

[@FlipITGarage]

Love the build!! Great job I can see all the work that has gone in that car. I’m also from Illinois so I know how it goes!

[@RamblinAround]

Thank you, I appreciate that!

[@mattspontiacta]

I like you 68 GTO !!! I like the turbo LS power plant to ! I am in the process of doing the same thing to my 81 TA Daytona 500 pace car that currently has a 461 Pontiac engine in it. My brother has a 76 TA LS turbo with 938 rwhp it’s on my channel. Cant go wrong with a turbo LS and I know you are winning on the interstate. I am going with either a 4.8 or 5.3 LS with a turbo. Love you build on the GTO. I remember when you went the Pontiac 461 route and truly understand why you went LS. 💪🏻👍

[@goodfellamatt78]

Jordan, I needed this. I’ve been really frustrated with my recent ‘00 Z28 build. Seems like every little thing it needed turns into something bigger and now the summer is over and I have driven it once. This motivates me to get back to it and finish it. P.S. I love the “color” and engine choice. It’s perfect.

[@RamblinAround]

Man, I was in the same situation just a little while ago. I had the transmission in and out four times before it was right. I was about to give up for a while. You just have to keep pushing though, it's worth it when it's done and you're driving it around. Good luck with your build!

[@ricklarson9524]

I am from Il. The military took me to SC and around the world. I had a 1968 GTO / 400 / 4spd / Optional hood tach. Loved the car. Original vinyl top and repainted Ford Flame red. Kick myself for selling it.

[@mr.getitdone9875]

Beautiful build brother I remember when you first got it has come a long way !!

[@dalepritchard3335]

Great video Jordan. Drive what you like should be everyone's motto.

[@RamblinAround]

Thanks Dale, I appreciate that!

[@raystein4457]

Hey sir is that the bad company got that's real nice I like what you said about building it the way you want it nice job .Ray stein. 68chevelle SS

[@rajcam80]

Well said! I feel the same way about my 1971 Lemans GT-37. It will be 6.2L and 4L80E swapped. I had the 400 Poncho in before. But I am building it to my tastes, not anyone else's. Nice 68 by the way!

[@RamblinAround]

Thanks man, I appreciate you watching. Good luck with your Lemans!

[@rajcam80]

Keep it up!

[@not2fast4u2c]

Top notch Video Better than those TV shows I enjoy watching old cars being brought back to life and it is Great to see them built the way you want it not just another one that looks like the rest

[@RamblinAround]

Thank you Jim, we appreciate that!

[@mickeydudley5191]

Love your GTO. Had a Nova for years but had to sell it due to money issues. Love the videos. Some day I’ll build another as it’s in my blood.

[@RamblinAround]

Thanks man, I appreciate that. Yeah, I think most of us have had to do that a time or two. I'm sure you'll build an even better one later.

[@permanentwaves4621]

Like the ammo box under the shifter. Good idea.

[@RamblinAround]

Thanks, I appreciate you taking a look!

[@kevinsnyder4425]

I love the old GTO'S !! turbo or not.... it's your car, Jordan - and it looks great and is fast. ! Great job on all the upgrades. One of the best channels on y.tube !

[@RamblinAround]

Thanks Kevin, I appreciate that!

[@risinbison1106]

That turbo sounds like an F-15 on startup…love it.

[@phillipusmalan8841]

A true Motorhead and enthusiast. Nowadays everyone wants a show stopper, showcase car

[@motorcycleboy_reigns]

Love it. Love the build. and your mindset.

[@mannyg5949]

I wish I had your knowledge!

[@RamblinAround]

Anybody can learn to do it over time. Thanks for watching, we appreciate it!

[@HotLinQ]

Thanks for the post. 👍

[@RamblinAround]

Thanks for watching Heath!

[@davestelling]

Really nicely done, Jordan...

[@RamblinAround]

Thanks Dave, I appreciate that!

[@benhoke6330]

Awesome build Jordan.I love it!

[@RamblinAround]

Thanks Ben, I appreciate the support!

[@tonynapoli2733]

Awesome car looks killer the way it. Keep on burning rubber

[@RamblinAround]

Thanks Tony, I appreciate that!

[@rooster68able]

Nice well put , I have the same philosophy 👍 get the same questions

[@RamblinAround]

Thanks Justin, I appreciate you watching!

[@duncandmcgrath6290]

Your car , your way ...an extension of your personality🤘

[@RamblinAround]

Thank you for watching, I appreciate it!

[@billoberg6716]

Lol. Love the ending with the decals coming off. And am relieved. ;). Nice overview video. Love watching all the different car journeys you've taken over the years.

[@RamblinAround]

Thanks for watching Bill, we appreciate it!

[@puddleduckist]

Killer!!! Does such great burnouts and sounds fantastic!!! It's your car and what u want so it's all good!!!

[@Louis-pe2sp]

Dude this Sharksmile was Perfect 😮‍💨

[@gregrudd2382]

Great car. I have a 68 lemans. Same concept with a pontiac 400. I have considered ls swap also.

[@RamblinAround]

I think if I did another LS swap, I would probably do a bigger cammed naturally aspirated build, or maybe an LSA supercharger if I could afford it. The turbo definitely made my car plenty quick, but I miss the sound of a big cammed NA motor. The cammed 6.0 in my C10 sounds much better to me. Good luck with your Lemans!

[@gregrudd2382]

@@RamblinAround I do like the sound of my lunati cammed 400. It probably has 300 hp, but with a 3500 stall, 3.42 gears, decent suspension and drag tires, it works ok.

[@douglaseconomy7238]

Love the car great job 68 goat was my first car

[@RamblinAround]

Thank you, I'm glad you like it!

[@telluride4017]

Ruined? It's a unique work of art!

[@aaroncrawford4261]

Awesome build. Love ur videos bro. Keepem! coming

[@dwb131313]

Early subscriber here, and fellow GTO owner, I’m very happy that you’ve never put a deck lid spoiler on it. So many people put one on a 68 and it’s just tacky. I dig your vibe dude. Even if it’s not pure Pontiac.

[@c3dk]

YES, the way to go !!

[@larryblack4257]

car bro reminds me of the one-off Punisher what's my favorite car too hats off bro that's a beast

[@KillrMillr7]

This was our experience, back in the 70's. Difference is, most of us didn't have the money back then, so our idea of a hot rod was a beater.

[@RamblinAround]

Thanks for watching Joel!

[@BrandonTorino]

Any plans to take it to the strip?

[@RamblinAround]

Yeah, definitely. I have some drag radials I'm going to throw on it soon.

[@jimrobinson684]

Awesome 👍 brother . great Pontiac . Sad to see them not around anymore

[@Gaphalor]

This is exactly how I like my cars too!

[@nokomisnichols]

I thought the shark teeth were pretty cool. I like your build. It's meant to have fun.

[@rickyhunter3514]

Well said sir

[@RamblinAround]

Thanks for watching Ricky!

[@rdubb8141]

I have one also great fun love the look TUFF

[@RamblinAround]

Thanks for taking a look!

[@Boostedways]

Amen...brother....so true..my 70 boosted elco..is my..stress relver when I drive it...

[@SteveTheFordGuy985]

I love the power to the rear wheels and the incredible posi-traction burnout`s , Jordan, you did a hell of a job building this very cool, very fast, ride. Happy that you did not like the decals on the side, I did not like them either. Take care and most of all keep having fun with your Goat.

[@RamblinAround]

Thanks Steve, I appreciate the kind words!

[@erniegreen8592]

nice car. great content

[@RamblinAround]

Thanks for watching!

[@jackme-off6690]

Great vid!

[@RamblinAround]

Thanks, we appreciate you watching!

[@davidc9135]

Great philosophy!

[@Monty-c9p]

That's exactly true. Your on point. All up to the owner what they want to do with their car. I get that a lot with mine to. That's what my instructor said to the same thing. You're good man👍🏼💯💯 what he said Was that when you build a ride for someone. Don't bash it. Don't say anything messed up about it. It's up to them what they want to do with it. When you leave here and your doing restoration and someone chooses something that's just like what? He was like just do it. Don't say anything about it. Because that would just kill the person's spirit and destroy their idea. We're All different. So I took words and it's true.

[@philhunt3908]

I like how you love driving the cars and not try to make it look pretty I think that gto is badass

[@RamblinAround]

Thanks Phil, I appreciate that!

[@michaelsylvester7272]

Well said Jordan.

[@RamblinAround]

Thanks for watching Michael!

[@michaelperez8946]

THAT IS VERY NICE CAR AND I LIKE IT 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐💯😊😊😊

[@RamblinAround]

Thanks Michael, I appreciate that!

[@rogerharrelljr1935]

Winning those interstate skirmishes quite easily! 😂😂 poor Ferrari! 😂😂😂

[@banditboy2010]

‘And I am winning those interstate scrimmages” It doesn’t matter how pretty or ugly the car is, a win is a win 🏆

[@kashbrown4649]

Just curious, how does the LS compare to the 461 Pontiac stroker in terms of torque?

[@RamblinAround]

The stroker was more torquey on the initial hit, but the LS is faster overall. Honestly, I do miss that sound of that Pontiac too.

[@jeffroyer869]

I love your GTO It is bad ass A little disappointed that you modernized it with all the turbo stuff But you have done it right because it flies like a bat out of hell

[@RamblinAround]

Thanks Jeff, I appreciate that. I tried really hard to go the traditional route at first, with the 400, then the 461 stroker. In the end, this was the better choice for me, at least for now. Thanks for watching, I appreciate it!

[@forterierocks]

A car that runs and drives is never ruined, think about it it could have ended up in a crusher but instead it does sweet burnouts and has to be fun as hell to drive!

[@RamblinAround]

Thanks Derek....it's just what I've heard from some of the purists out there. They ignore that I patched or replaced nearly every single panel on the car.

[@rudimerm7686]

Very well said. Too many people are building cars for show. Many of these cars are parked toys (unfortunately) and owned by prominent people. The over pricing (inflation, COVID, delayed effect of "Cash for Clunkers," etc.) of cars has not helped either.

[@gabrielramirez-bb9xe]

100% agreeable... I like the MAD MAX LOOK. ...

[@kchcustomguitars3722]

I have a 68 lemans and looks almost exactly like your gto minus the gto hood. Your build is awesome, exactly the route I wanna go, make it safe for the kids and powerful enough to do some burnouts. You in southern Illinois near stl by any chance? Great car.

[@nathanwood1567]

I love this car, i respect a numbers matching car but they are boring. This thing is mean and exciting 💯 Good build Jordan

[@RamblinAround]

Thanks, I appreciate that!

[@WSNO]

This is the way cars are meant to be built, those perfect restorations get sooooo boring so quickly because it really is all abiut the resale value so you get identical clones that will only ever sit in some bazillionaire's garage, and never ever be driven. This is a car that's MADE to be driven. And i love it so much!

[@RamblinAround]

It feels like if you've seen one factory restored one, you've seen them all. I prefer cars with flaws and character. Thanks for watching!

[@bluecollarblood1830]

Boom!!👍🇺🇲🇺🇲 Havin fun thats it man!😀

[@RamblinAround]

Thanks for watching!

[@V8AmericanMuscleCar]

Great video guys and I agree! ❤️ I see you have a "turbo boost controller". I put it on my turbo diesel Jeep, followed the instructions, but nothing happens?! 😕

[@RamblinAround]

My boost controller works fine, maybe you got a faulty one. Thanks for watching, I appreciate it!

[@CJColvin]

You're 68 GTO looks a million times better than the Newer 04-06 GTOs (aka the rebadged Holden Monaro from Australia mate).

[@harryreeves5973]

Hey Jordan , love you're channel and Pontiacs . Watched you install tubular A arms , and all else too . I would like to do the same with my 67 Pontiac Grand Prix but without spending a fortune. Do you know if , one , the A body suspension will fit my big Grand Prix and two , are there any reasonable priced places to source a suspension kit like you using . When I look on Ebay, everything I see is for the A bodies . My car is a B body , I believe ! Keep on doing what you're doing, live too watch !

[@markquigley8571]

Hell YES

[@RamblinAround]

Thanks for watching Mark!

[@after5auto133]

Your car is definitely not ruined. You built it the way you wanted to. I would like to see what it runs in the quarter mile

[@RamblinAround]

Thanks, I appreciate you taking a look! I'm sure I'll take it down the quarter, once I have the drag radials back on it.

[@steveyager565]

Awesome build! How much boost are you on now? I have a 69 cutlass I’m putting a lq9 in and you give me inspiration lol

[@RamblinAround]

Thanks Steve, it was on around 13 psi in this video. Good luck with your Cutlass!

[@jackmehoff4613]

Apparently you don't care about your rear tire budget either. I wish I had a tire budget like yours. Nice car Dude!

[@andylindner5080]

Loved the Butler Pontiac in this goat!! Sorry, I get ya with building your car the way you want. I'm just a Pontiac fan. Not a numbers matching guy, and I love the way the car looks and the fact you want to drive it and have fun! I would be the same way! Just if I had an old Poncho, I would definitely want Poncho power! P.S. Car isn't "ruined." Looks fast as hell!

[@RamblinAround]

The car is much faster now, but I do miss the sound of that big Pontiac. They are just so expensive to build though.

[@andylindner5080]

@RamblinAround I've heard they are expensive to build! Plus the aftermarket for the LS platform is immense compared to the older Pontiacs! Thanks for the great content on your videos! Keep on shredding those tires brother! Love it!!

[@oldschooltwist18]

Even though I was sad to see you jerk the poncho out I agree with you're building the car for what you want. Your car, your channel. And the end of your video ruined my "by the way your car has a big mouth" statement LMAO. Keep on keeping on Jordan

[@RamblinAround]

Thanks for watching, I appreciate it!