1966 Pontiac Grand Prix Gets Put Back On The Road For The First Time In Decades!

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  • Опубліковано 5 лют 2025
  • We bought this 1966 Pontiac Grand Prix on an auction in central Nebraska. The previous owner purchased this car, as well as several others, in the late 80s-early 90s and never got around to restoring them. All of the cars sat dormant in various barns until the auction. This Grand Prix was the first of seven cars that we purchased from the estate to be put back on the road! It has a 389 CI engine and an automatic transmission. The car was put back to roadworthy condition after some tinkering! Stay tuned to see the other cars from the same estate be brought back to life.

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  • @stephenholland5930
    @stephenholland5930 8 місяців тому +9

    Great job saving the Grand Prix. She's running sweet.

    • @ChiefClassics
      @ChiefClassics  8 місяців тому +3

      She's a runner! It's a fun car

  • @josephwest7227
    @josephwest7227 8 місяців тому +11

    Thanks for Saving the Old Girl,she deserves another brake. 66 Pontiac is my favorite, love the Dash layout.

    • @ChiefClassics
      @ChiefClassics  8 місяців тому +2

      I do too! Pontiac knew what they were doing with interior!

  • @hasbeengood
    @hasbeengood 8 місяців тому +4

    those cars from that period are just beautiful!

  • @petersilecchio4417
    @petersilecchio4417 8 місяців тому +4

    I love the blue 1965 next to it.

  • @BeeABaw
    @BeeABaw 8 місяців тому +5

    Hey man Mortske brought me here. I’m a Pontiac man and absolutely love your videos. Cant wait to see more in the future.

    • @ChiefClassics
      @ChiefClassics  8 місяців тому +2

      Thank ya much! I have a lot more to upload

  • @chadjohnson2389
    @chadjohnson2389 7 місяців тому +2

    Ive watched this video 3 times. Thoroughly entertaining Jeff.

  • @johnm1971
    @johnm1971 8 місяців тому +13

    Atlas products were from Standard Oil

    • @ChiefClassics
      @ChiefClassics  8 місяців тому +2

      I appreciate it! I haven't seen many of them

  • @KenThomas-s8r
    @KenThomas-s8r 5 місяців тому

    I had a 66 Pontiac Grand Prix. Back in 1982.KG from Prescott AZ.
    Miss my ole GP.
    Best car I ever owned.

  • @tracypatterson14
    @tracypatterson14 6 місяців тому

    It amazes me you can locate these classics.
    Back here on the west coast, classics are no where to be found. And if they are prices are through the roof.

  • @mistred69
    @mistred69 8 місяців тому +8

    I shouldn't have stopped bidding on that car.

    • @ChiefClassics
      @ChiefClassics  8 місяців тому +4

      It turned out better than I expected! We ended up buying 7 cars from that estate. I'll have videos up on most of them

  • @debbiebermudez5890
    @debbiebermudez5890 7 місяців тому

    Mr. B. Here ! 🍩☕️👀😎👍. Am 71 and have not seen to many of those vehicles around ! Am playing catch up on your videos ! 🍩☕️👀😎👍

  • @Lanxxro
    @Lanxxro 9 місяців тому +6

    love the vid. really easy to watch, and really good commentary. thank you for sharing!

  • @lsq68seb48
    @lsq68seb48 7 місяців тому

    I once owned a 59 white star chief & a new gold 78 trans am with a big spread eagle on the hood. Thanks for being a fellow admirer of vintage Pontiacs & for bringing these comatose cars back to life. It’s obvious you’re an excellent mechanic. Do you plan to advertise your cars at a website? If you’ll give me the web address I’ll pass it along to my friends. -All the Best from Stephen in Texas

  • @AlohaG488
    @AlohaG488 2 місяці тому

    Really great explanation of dwell and carb adjustment. Would love to see you do a blurb on timing as well as carb rebuilding. Great videos!!

  • @steve20118
    @steve20118 9 місяців тому +4

    My 64 and 66 Bonneville's with 389 carter 4bbl always started right up even in coldest weather.

    • @ChiefClassics
      @ChiefClassics  9 місяців тому +1

      So long as they're getting fuel, they seem to fire up well!

  • @Hoganfan1
    @Hoganfan1 Місяць тому

    Great video on the Pontiac really like the old GM stuff have four. 56 CDV 67 Eldorado 77 MC Sprint and all original 86 MC SS..love your comment on drum brakes disc conversion. Great Content keep em coming.

  • @bigcurt011
    @bigcurt011 21 день тому

    I found jc Penney spark plugs in my 66 Cadillac when I got it so i kept them as a souvenir

  • @dwightholden2491
    @dwightholden2491 8 місяців тому +1

    The front seats&console Are Original very few for that Pontiac,my brother-in-law's Pontiac was the same !🤔😀👍...

  • @mikesawyer4707
    @mikesawyer4707 7 місяців тому +1

    Take a box wrench and tap that starter casing. After thirty some years of sitting some things need a gentle tap or two. Just a suggestion. Good luck.

  • @terryeustice5399
    @terryeustice5399 7 місяців тому

    Those car being out of the weather. Made them pretty easy starts. The extras. We’re good I’m going to watch you for awhile and see if I enjoy your channel. Thank you for sharing!
    💯👊👍

  • @ImmitH
    @ImmitH 8 місяців тому +3

    Great video. I saw you on Mortske and thought I would come check you out. Keep up the good work. Greetings from Sweden.

    • @ChiefClassics
      @ChiefClassics  8 місяців тому +2

      I appreciate it! He's a great guy. I have a lot more videos to upload!

  • @KameraShy
    @KameraShy 8 місяців тому

    I watch other car channels (spend too much time), but luv me a Pontiac.
    First car: '65 GTO convertible, 389, 4-speed, baby blue interior and exterior. Had it for two years and engine blew. Had to sell it.
    Third car: '73 Grand Am, Yellow Bird. Had for 20 years before it hopelessly rusted out.
    Fourth car: '76 Trans Am. Piece of junk. Everything - and I mean EVERYTHING - went bad on that thing before it came close to 50k miles.
    Dream car: '64 GTO convertible, 389, 4-speed, all stock.
    Dwell setting: There used to be a special tool with an Allen head, flexible shaft (part or full) and screwdriver style handle that is really handy and makes it so much easier. And reduces the chance of "coil shock."
    As for Atlas, I think that was a house brand for Standard Oil maintenance parts their gas stations installed back in that era. Before it was renamed Exxon in 1973 and the service stations that did repair work were replaced by mini-marts.

  • @turbotempest4095
    @turbotempest4095 8 місяців тому +1

    great content, no fluff!

  • @bmxbobby1
    @bmxbobby1 9 місяців тому +2

    Great video!!!

  • @mrwcp63
    @mrwcp63 9 місяців тому +4

    l lovePontiacs but I also heard the word Newport I also like old mopars well I like everything

    • @ChiefClassics
      @ChiefClassics  9 місяців тому +2

      I have a 72 Newport that needs some attention as well!

    • @mrwcp63
      @mrwcp63 9 місяців тому +1

      @@ChiefClassics I really do like the you are a standalone Pontiac channel very good memories of 60s Pontiacs so if you do Chrysler Oldsmobile etcetera in the future I would like a separate channel obviously I would subscribe

  • @RandyWhipkey-x3c
    @RandyWhipkey-x3c 7 місяців тому

    I hear the train I grew up with the same thing so cool

  • @tracypatterson14
    @tracypatterson14 3 місяці тому

    I discovered thru multiple Pontiacs. The carbs were a hassle. Cold or hot weather same issue. Difficult start.

  • @billbowers268
    @billbowers268 9 місяців тому +1

    Great video. !

  • @michaelerickson1518
    @michaelerickson1518 8 місяців тому +1

    Is there a clutch bell crank bracket still on the frame? A manual shift GP would be pretty interesting

    • @ChiefClassics
      @ChiefClassics  8 місяців тому +2

      Nope it was all cut off sadly. The 67 GP in my profile picture is a manual 428HO. It gets down!

  • @mikedavis2399
    @mikedavis2399 7 місяців тому

    I have a 66 grand prix and im trying to find the fuel filter. I checked from front to back but cant locate it. Any advice would be very much appreciated

  • @bradforddilly4190
    @bradforddilly4190 5 місяців тому

    Greetings from Omaha. Where are you at?

  • @frescabigblock
    @frescabigblock 7 місяців тому

    Is that a Turbo400? Switch pitch?

  • @davehotz7810
    @davehotz7810 8 місяців тому

    How much for the 66 G P it looks good next to my 66 GTO

  • @vincentcasino2356
    @vincentcasino2356 10 днів тому

    How much do you want for Is the grand prix

  • @MyronBuss
    @MyronBuss 8 місяців тому +1

    Where ats in Nebraska are you located?

  • @flattiresmisfires
    @flattiresmisfires 8 місяців тому +1

    If you come across any 64's Bonneville, Catalina, grand prix, star chief let me know .

    • @ChiefClassics
      @ChiefClassics  8 місяців тому +3

      I have two 64 Catalina 2 door hardtops in inventory. I'll have a video up on one of them soon

  • @frankwolfe3181
    @frankwolfe3181 7 місяців тому

    It’s only running on seven cause your wire is still hanging over the rad hose.

  • @supercharged2414
    @supercharged2414 2 місяці тому

    I think your channel would do better by eliminating cussing including G darn. Vice grip garage keeps it family friendly. Some parents immediately ban their kids from watching if they hear swearing. Up to you.

  • @robertplatts1548
    @robertplatts1548 19 днів тому

    A Pontiac isn't nothing but an overgrown Chevy produced by General Motors Corporation the same as a Chevrolet, BUICK, Oldsmobile, or Cadillac.

  • @gazza6348
    @gazza6348 8 місяців тому +1

    G'day mate joined you after watching the mortske video thought would come check it out ...sweet as so far ...all the best mate 👍👍🇦🇺🇦🇺

    • @ChiefClassics
      @ChiefClassics  8 місяців тому +1

      Thank you much! Old Mortske and Chin saved my ass that day!

  • @joeshermenti2082
    @joeshermenti2082 8 місяців тому +1

    My first car was a 1965 gran prix

    • @ChiefClassics
      @ChiefClassics  8 місяців тому +2

      Those have the best looking dashboards I've ever seen. Love those cars!

    • @stephenholland5930
      @stephenholland5930 8 місяців тому

      @@ChiefClassics Yes, love that walnut veneer. On a Pontiac!

  • @lsq68seb48
    @lsq68seb48 7 місяців тому +1

    I once owned a 59 white star chief & a new gold 78 trans am with a big spread eagle on the hood. Thanks for being a fellow admirer of vintage Pontiacs & for bringing these comatose cars back to life. It’s obvious you’re an excellent mechanic. Do you plan to advertise your cars at a website? If you’ll give me the web address I’ll pass it along to my friends. -All the Best from Stephen in Texas 😊

    • @ChiefClassics
      @ChiefClassics  7 місяців тому +2

      You have great taste Stephen! I also have a gold 78 Trans Am in the fleet. I'll eventually have a website, but don't yet. Those 59s are beautiful! The one I revived on one of my videos is definitely a favorite.