The 1969 GTO Judge - Throttlestop's Restomod Ram Air V Beast

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  • Опубліковано 27 січ 2025

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  • @morganbrantley9058
    @morganbrantley9058 2 роки тому +30

    Freaking awesome. Some people daydream about winning the lottery, I daydream about driving a ram air v.

    • @puddleduckist
      @puddleduckist 2 роки тому +1

      Man with u 💯 %%%! I settle for my 69 gto with a 455 but wish it had a ram air 4 or 5 motor for sure! What a saweeeet gto!!!! Love the exhsust system!!!

    • @christopherhuot2826
      @christopherhuot2826 Рік тому +2

      Couldn't agree more, Beautiful car!!!

    • @barryfoster6265
      @barryfoster6265 Рік тому +1

      Build one

    • @nikifalcon
      @nikifalcon Рік тому +1

      Winning the lottery could afford you a GTO tbh

  • @troyvan6952
    @troyvan6952 Рік тому +12

    The stance on this car is amazing.

  • @fuzz7boy
    @fuzz7boy 2 роки тому +17

    Looks great, sounds awesome! I'm glad it was built to be a "driver" and not just a "looker" though.

  • @michaelwisner4941
    @michaelwisner4941 Рік тому +10

    What a gem , one of the best looking cars ever made, good job!!!

  • @josephgeorgeejr7039
    @josephgeorgeejr7039 2 роки тому +4

    No better sound in the car world than a Pontiac 400 engine, is the symphony orchestra of the car world! My dad had a 70 judge , my uncle had a 69 liberty blue gto ,my uncle won alot of sanctioned drag races in his 69 gto, these cars look modern nowadays, they are works of art, there will never be another car mankind can make that comes close to looking as good as a 69 gto and also a 70 gto, definitely my dream car if I ever hit the lottery, hell I might get one soon even if I don't hit lottery!!

  • @TheOneAboveAll-001
    @TheOneAboveAll-001 2 роки тому +8

    Yay it's got the right branded motor! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @scotchbudmeister9018
    @scotchbudmeister9018 Рік тому +2

    Nice! My earbuds loved this episode 👍

  • @kurtzimmerman1637
    @kurtzimmerman1637 Рік тому +4

    I had a 65 gto with a 428, edelbrock round port heads, and roller valve train. it was a beast! nice car!

  • @andyharman3022
    @andyharman3022 Рік тому +5

    '69 GTO Judge was my first dream car, when I was 7 years old.
    I still love 'em, and even more with RA V engines.
    I would do mine up with a 6-speed manual and 17" wheels on more aggressive rubber.
    A 428 would be fine.

  • @husky3g
    @husky3g 2 роки тому +6

    Man, the Judge is something else. A superbird is #1 on my list but not by much. The GTO Judge is #2 followed closely by the 68 Charger.

  • @puddleduckist
    @puddleduckist 2 роки тому +2

    Wow, one awesome goat! I've owned my 69 gto 30 Years. Has a 70 455 currently and a th400. The ram air 5 stuff is the holy grail! We knew an old time pontiac racer who had pontiac drag cars and had Ram air 5 stuff, his name was Rudy, sadly he passed several years ago. Thanks for sharing!!!

  • @TheDejael
    @TheDejael Рік тому +2

    Awesome! My favorite years of GTO are 1968-69. Gorgeous design by Jack Humbert for John DeLorean, VP of Design Engineering at PMD. Jim Wangers favorite too!
    You guys did a great job on this one! Love the colors! I had a 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix Model SJ with the 428-V8 and it was a great driver and performer!

  • @gregkistner1955
    @gregkistner1955 2 роки тому +3

    Well done! A Great car of course!

  • @w41duvernay
    @w41duvernay 11 місяців тому +2

    This car was perfection, that you could only wish. 428 ram air v heads.

  • @CJColvin
    @CJColvin 2 роки тому +2

    Man thats one beautiful 69 GTO Judge brother.

  • @kickazz999
    @kickazz999 Рік тому +2

    Sounds like a real rip snortin' growler...classic!!

  • @mlp-hot-rod5824
    @mlp-hot-rod5824 2 роки тому +3

    Wonderful build on this one. Still got that unicorn engine with modern gears and suspension making it easier to daily drive. Despite the 11.5:1 compression ratio these had. Be proud.
    Actually, according to what I've heard from old engineers & racers, if you put
    R/A V parts onto a 428 block with a single quad, it's then classed as a R/A VI and dual quads would make it a R/A VII.
    Meaning this GTO Judge actually has a Ram Air VI.

  • @gtojoe1968
    @gtojoe1968 3 місяці тому

    Holy Grail stuff for sure. beautiful setup as a driver. that's how I restored my 68' GTO, as a driver. someday a TKE would be nice as I have 3.90 rear with a 4speed.

    • @thethrottlestop
      @thethrottlestop  3 місяці тому

      Right on! We love to hear it, thanks for watching.

  • @ADR.Hi-Gain
    @ADR.Hi-Gain Рік тому +2

    Ram Air 5 = Tunnel Port! I had 2 =1970 GTO's. My 2nd was a rare with "driver controled exhaust" The Ram Air 5 was a super rare prototype from what I remember!

  • @jP-nw7nm
    @jP-nw7nm Рік тому +2

    I need to see more on this one… my jaw is still on the floor btw

  • @markaylott1780
    @markaylott1780 Рік тому

    Now that is a nice car! Driven, not hidden 😎👍

  • @michaelroberts6450
    @michaelroberts6450 10 місяців тому

    Years ago, when I worked at a Pontiac dealer one of our customers had a 67 GTO with a 428 tri-power swap it was nice. It was so unique to me hadn't ever heard of anyone doing that before. This was back around 1985 ish. That Judge seems really different too in a good way. Fantastic car mix of old school and modern done tastefully .

    • @thethrottlestop
      @thethrottlestop  10 місяців тому

      Yeah we agree, modern ideas in an old school way, this car runs out just great. Thanks for the watch!

  • @RyanBassForLife
    @RyanBassForLife Рік тому +2

    I love the 1969 GTO.

  • @brokenujoints3811
    @brokenujoints3811 20 днів тому

    Blew up my 69 Ram air 3 Judge, had it rebuilt by Yankee Racing. Loved that car. Looked exactly the same, but black ram air letters on the scoops, and black interior, and of course the Hurst T handle on the muncie. Put an 800 double pumper Holley, on the stock manifold as they had just come out with the spread bore quadrajet replacement. Gabriel Hijackers in the rear. It would run!! lol

    • @thethrottlestop
      @thethrottlestop  19 днів тому

      Sounds like it was a real beast! Thanks for watching and sharing!

  • @scottlyon7426
    @scottlyon7426 Рік тому +3

    The correct terminology for the interior colour is Parchment not ivory . Gorgeous Judge

  • @allantaylor3288
    @allantaylor3288 2 роки тому +1

    Now that’s one awesome muscle car right there. Pontiac got these spot on straight from the factory. With what’s available aftermarket these days they can be made to handle and perform as good as any modern car and I’d have one in a minute if that was an option.

  • @sum12see
    @sum12see 5 місяців тому +2

    That sweet..Im restoring one right now at my shop..Same one as in this video?

    • @thethrottlestop
      @thethrottlestop  5 місяців тому

      Awesome! Hope not on it being the same one, this one was just right!

  • @gmoney1592
    @gmoney1592 Місяць тому

    This is a beautiful car, pure American muscle

  • @chrisgabbert658
    @chrisgabbert658 Рік тому

    I remember the ride in a Judge in 69 and it sitting in the front yard, I was 8 and was told it was a two fours, 4 speed and 4:10 and 4 miles to a gallon.

  • @MrJohnnyb42
    @MrJohnnyb42 Рік тому

    Only made 50 ram air V. Lucky to have one.

  • @23727bgk
    @23727bgk Рік тому +1

    Would be interesting to know what modifications were done to the front suspension, steering and brake systems. Fantastic car; was the body and frame when new a GTO Judge?

  • @marc196050
    @marc196050 2 місяці тому

    Sounds nice. Sits right

  • @danielmathys289
    @danielmathys289 2 роки тому +1

    Hey All ..this car looks great keeping that nostalgic rally II wheel with 15 inchers...can anyone advise the wheel size,15x7? tire size?..i would luv to follow that style keeping it straight up simple.thanks

  • @hotwheel6663
    @hotwheel6663 Рік тому

    The stance is just right.

  • @alanshaw68
    @alanshaw68 Рік тому +1

    did I miss the stated HP?

  • @williamnovas9491
    @williamnovas9491 2 роки тому +3

    Beautiful GTO. Did the Judge have a 428?

    • @joequillun7790
      @joequillun7790 2 роки тому +3

      Not from Detroit. But this one does. :)

  • @lawrencebabicz5874
    @lawrencebabicz5874 2 роки тому +2

    Thanks for the video. Love the Judge. Did you guys sell it? Or are you holding on to it. Awesome muscle car.

  • @CrossKartUSA
    @CrossKartUSA 4 місяці тому

    Such a beauty

  • @johngibson4834
    @johngibson4834 9 місяців тому

    Beautiful 69 GTO 👀😍🤠🇨🇦

  • @rubber-duck
    @rubber-duck Рік тому +1

    Beautiful car, nice to see a 5 speed ya need that 5 gear for highway speeds I'd might go little higher gear in the rear end like a 342 posi.traction

  • @joequillun7790
    @joequillun7790 2 роки тому +2

    Throttlestop, you guys are "killin me". !st the 69 T/A, and now this. Absolute perfection. Fantastic job, I would pay just to see this in person, and click off a bunch of photos. (Unfortunately, I'm in new England.) :(
    You didn't mention the rear gear. Gutta be a 3.73, or 4.10, seein you got the OD.
    RAV heads on a 428. I think Speedwin Automotive offered a similar eng. in the 70s, only it had RAIV heads, and a Doug Nash Tunnel Ram. (Way cool).
    If I had that car, I'ld remove the power steering, fat frt tires, and stick a Mr. Gasket V-gate shifter, and take it to the drags. Yeah!. But this one is a cool road car, I guess. Thanks again for posting. Nice.

    • @jasonmacneil2256
      @jasonmacneil2256 2 роки тому +3

      Well then THANK THE GOOD LORD you don't own her! Because the mods you would do, SUCK!

    • @joequillun7790
      @joequillun7790 2 роки тому

      @@jasonmacneil2256 Says you. Personal opinion. All in the way you were raised.
      Next, I'm sure you'ld convert it to a P/G, and put A/C in it.

    • @jasonmacneil2256
      @jasonmacneil2256 2 роки тому +3

      @@joequillun7790 If I changed anything, it'd be to put a tremec 5 or 6 speed in it, update the suspension with pieces from ridetech, and put some 6 piston corvette brakes on her. Unlike the duchebag things you'd do. Oh, and probably do a paxton underhood supercharger.

    • @joequillun7790
      @joequillun7790 2 роки тому

      @@jasonmacneil2256 Handling improvements. Sure, cause those cars are really known for their handling. And all your improvements are for what? Salome racing? Autocross? Cross country racing? Or just park it in your garage 50 weeks outta the yr, and show it off at a couple cruise nights. RAVs are for high RPM performance, not putzing around on the side roads. You've already shown your cards, and I'm bored, so I'll let you have the last word.

    • @jasonmacneil2256
      @jasonmacneil2256 2 роки тому +1

      @@joequillun7790 I'm also guessing you'd never rode in the concept 69 GTO Judge that Jim Wanger was a part of? I'd like to see Jim's face when you spout your bs. He has been a friend of our familys for some time, and he will be the first to tell you how awesome the 69 GTO can handle with a little work. Too bad you are only smart enough to travel in a straight line!🤣

  • @shannonshepard5047
    @shannonshepard5047 Рік тому

    How much more performance will you get from a RA V versus the RA IV? The RA parts are expensive, but is it worth it?

  • @richardwarfield7386
    @richardwarfield7386 Рік тому

    Killer Goat - luv it

  • @MrJohnnyb42
    @MrJohnnyb42 Рік тому

    6X heads can't be beat!

  • @morganbrantley9058
    @morganbrantley9058 2 роки тому +1

    How stock built is this 428 ram v ? Just to know how does the ram v power feel compared to ram 4 and other great pontiac motors ? Everybody always said the ram v could have been the hemi killer. It seems you have driven a couple ram v's. Pontiac all the way.

    • @robertwright5487
      @robertwright5487 2 роки тому +1

      @Michael Harper The Ram Air V was a little known option that came in the trunk and was dealer installed.

  • @michaelmacpherson-wm6mh
    @michaelmacpherson-wm6mh 5 днів тому

    tach on the hood is for visibility when you are flying down the road

  • @bluesman7475
    @bluesman7475 Рік тому

    What ring an pinion ratio is in it?

  • @anibalbabilonia1867
    @anibalbabilonia1867 Рік тому

    Freaking gorgeous!👌🥰👉♥️👍

  • @chrismair8161
    @chrismair8161 6 місяців тому

    By the time you got your lisp off? I found one.

  • @josephnubile1970
    @josephnubile1970 Рік тому

    Hello, could you please tell me the rim and tire sizes front and rear.

  • @rudyme7565
    @rudyme7565 Рік тому

    beautiful stance

  • @tonedeafist
    @tonedeafist Рік тому

    Amazing

  • @N.D.J.S.
    @N.D.J.S. Рік тому

    build pontiac its engines forself? or is it like plymouth with chrysler technic? and what is with oldsmobile?

  • @RoverWaters
    @RoverWaters 6 місяців тому

    perfect ride height

  • @MrJohnnyb42
    @MrJohnnyb42 Рік тому

    How much?

  • @carllavell8673
    @carllavell8673 2 роки тому +1

    👀...🔥👍😝👍🔥

  • @carlking3964
    @carlking3964 Рік тому +1

    I had 13 gto's growing up while seeking them out! From the 64 up to the 74! The only one I drove though was a black 66,love those cat eyed tail light man! To me, the 66 was the shit! Glad to hear you don't baby yours, as I didn't baby mine! 😎 these mustang guy's think those old heavy sleds weren't fast lol lol lol 😃 they need to take a close look at big chiefs Pontiac crow hmhmhmhmhm 😃 and don't shit yourself mustang guy's, their a lot of ponchos running around, u still don't want! 😎 he he and ha ha I know, you will find out! 😁

  • @charlesprevost2099
    @charlesprevost2099 Рік тому

    Want it

  • @_Chev_Chelios
    @_Chev_Chelios Рік тому

    Don’t confuse the ivory with white. The ivory looks a lot more ivory. Good to know.

  • @FROMMCMLXIX
    @FROMMCMLXIX 11 місяців тому

    Mike looks like Fred Flintstone

    • @thethrottlestop
      @thethrottlestop  11 місяців тому +1

      is it Fred? I thought the dinosaurs name was Dino?

  • @tonihaukijarvi
    @tonihaukijarvi Рік тому +1

    To me Pontiac GTO -69 Judge > the rest

  • @djmegahurtz
    @djmegahurtz Рік тому

    Saw 1 today in a field surrounded by weeds, same color & all I dnt think it’s a Judge tho not sure

  • @georgevue8175
    @georgevue8175 2 роки тому

    Back in high school one of the $rich$ kids had a brand new Judge, I loved seeing it leave the parking lot as I got onto the poor kids bus ride home. Even though I was better looking than the $rich$ kid he was able to score the pretty girl I wanted, which proves hypergamy is in a woman's DNA.

  • @buckmclean8391
    @buckmclean8391 Рік тому

    Beuatiful car but...if u own a 68 or 69 gto you should beg, borrow, or steal the money for a hidden headlight conversion.

  • @tonny.c
    @tonny.c Рік тому

    3:30 "This isn't like the preservation where we don't want to get on it too much, as you will see" Proceeds to show a preservation drive by with no acceleration whatsoever xDD Just buy it please lmao we're afraid of our rebuild

  • @antoniotutt4894
    @antoniotutt4894 Рік тому +2

    The RAV should have been a regular production engine! What a waste of Pontiac engineering

  • @finney086
    @finney086 5 місяців тому

    5 years 😂😂😂

  • @jasonmacneil2256
    @jasonmacneil2256 Рік тому

    Nice goat, but just because it has ram air 5 heads DOESN'T make it a ram air 5 car!!

  • @gassybruli
    @gassybruli 4 місяці тому

    From the time when americans knew how to build a good car.

    • @thethrottlestop
      @thethrottlestop  4 місяці тому +1

      Absolutely one of the best from the era! Thanks for the watch!

  • @Truckpartswizard
    @Truckpartswizard День тому

    Not even an original Judge

    • @thethrottlestop
      @thethrottlestop  12 годин тому

      Wouldn't want to ruin a numbers matching car with a engine swap and more, right?

  • @nederlandsfatsoenkanaal.4842

    I’m 21 rn I own a 1988 5.0 firebird still fun car I fucking love driving a ridiculous American car to college in Europe. yet my dream cars are always muscle cars from the 60s but the prices for those are just to the moon to the point I’ll probably will never have the money to buy one below the age of 50.