Hi Simon when I was your age 40 years ago I would have yanked the engine out of the Pontiac and honed all the cylinders new rings and bearings and back together it goes. Parts were readily available so about a week to do the job in between customers cars. Don’t give up on her she’s a good car she just needs some time and love. Great Videos Thank You 🙏
Doing body work in the middle of the street, driving onto the lawn, power tools, loud engines, oil smoke in the air, leaking fluids onto the concrete. At least I try and be done before nightfall.
@@SimonFordman I am watching number of repair workshop videos and almost most of them are monetised and they do receive financial reward to fund their videos. Perhaps, you can also do that to allocate a small workshop for your next projects. Ps, One of the reason I like watching your videos, curiosity of how are you handling to overcome issues, also reminds my youth. Stay well.
Your content is very good my friend. As a Brazilian, obsessed with mechanics and cars, I always look forward to new videos. I see a lot of myself in you, passionate about machines, no bigbucks and doing the best you can with what you have. There's something artistic about your filming style and the beauty of the landscapes. The silence lets the workmanship speak for itself and tell the story. Much better than excessive talking and endless jokes. Please stay inspired and keep filming. All the best to you.
Rapaz vc tirou as palavras da minha boca, é exatamente como eu penso, conteúdo de primeira, sem diálogos forçados, pra quem ama carros isso é cinema!!!
I think your channel is great, no unnecessary talk, no rush, just pure relaxation. Every time you take on a new challenge. You don't give up but instead invest a lot of patience until you've solved the problem, simply amazing. Greetings from Berlin, Germany
When I got out of the Army I was broke. I bought a 1973 Cutlass. The grill was gone, the seats were ripped, the front bumper had rust holes in it, it leaked oil and the paint was so oxidized dust blew off it when I went over 30 miles an hour . I made a grill out of chicken wire and painted it black. I duct taped the seats, covered the entire front bumper with foil tape, coat hangered a catch pan under the car and semi-daily polished it with lemon pledge. I drove it proudly for 2 years. :-D
Nah, almost all of us Gen Z agrees that everything now sucks because they are boring and had no characters, everything is sacrificed in sakes of simplicity...
My brother and I have been working on his S10. Going off of old schematics and brittle material, it is a shame that modern automakers are so reluctant to make things serviceable to the end consumer.
I'm impressed how much progress you can make with a minimum of tools and technology. I learned to work on cars in 60s-70s from my father and uncles. All those WW2 guys could fix anything. I had a 1963 Mercury Comet until 1976. I wished I had kept and restored it. I use to joke it wouldn't go over 60 mph if you threw it off a cliff. Your Falcon reminded me of it. I hope you do more work on it.
What a Wonderful video, I sitting in a bed recovering from my 4th knee surgery, and this such a wonderful video. Thank you for sharing yourself with us all, the car, the back woods and fireworks. Thank you ❤
*Polishing a turd.* Ha! I’ve been partial to using that phrase since hearing it decades ago during the movie _Christine._ This is the *only* other time I’ve heard/seen anyone use it. Glad to know it’s still relevant to someone!
Как же здорово просто смотреть это немое кино, оно очень помогает отвлекаться от головной боли повседневной суеты - когда ты смотришь на то как простой паренёк энтузиаст из американской глубинки беззаботно ковыряется с автомобильной классикой - сам как будто возвращаешься в беззаботую юннось. Спасибо парень!
There is a poetry here. It is a gentle meditation. your sensitivity and honest approach is refreshing. it feels steeped in history and sentiment, but actually modern. I very much appreciate this work so thankyou.
There's very few UA-cam channels that I will sit for an hour and watch the entire video....actually come to think of it there's only one. This one. Thanks for not talking, no weird intro and just being a great mechanic. Even at my age I am learning stuff I never picked up just by watching your videos.
I just want to say thank you for these wonderful videos, for the new life of wonderful cars, for the know-how and your love of technology. I am enthusiastic about your knowledge and would love to know who your teacher was. And what I also love are your sweet cats. It's always a joy to see them. And your trip to the mountains was a dream. It was interesting to experience your vacation with your wife.
It’s good to see some young men still don’t have an aversion to getting dirty and getting the job done. Seeing this young man do this work gives me hope for the future.
Some pretty innovative ways to pull and pound out dents with basic tools. I guy wouldn’t even need a winch he could use a come-along anchored to a tree in a pinch. Awesome skills man, I’d buy this turd. ✌️
Trying to keep the front lower valence panel on these cars straight was a losing proposition-what Dad referred to as a "p*** poor patent." I can understand if this car is not working out. It was not advertised honestly, and now it turns out to need extensive engine work. Your work is so inspiring, we want you to be able to work on projects that you really enjoy and are satisfying to you. I hope that one day you can drive one of these Pontiacs that is in better shape, and experience what effortless highway cruisers they were-perfectly designed for the less-crowded Interstates of the 60's and '70's.
2500$ OBO for that. Wow... I wish i was in the US right now. I would have called you to buy it this instant. The paint is insanely clean. The seats could use some sewing and having some stick-on leather applied over the holes. Nothing too fancy, just enough to look almost like new. That's so good for an almost perfectly working car of that age, with most of the issues fixed, literally no rust underneath and a little damage that's 80% fixed.
Those were the days when you still had a choice of engines. In '67 and '68, you could get a Bonneville with 6 different engines- high and low compression versions of the 400, plus an optional 428. The LC version is the 2bbl, 265hp version that your car has. each engine available with manual or automatic trans, different carbs and distributors between each. The 4 divisions altered compression ratios by either changing the size of the combustion chamber in the head, or the dish in the piston.
i've always been partial to old land barges. at least you gave this one a go and let it live on. hopefully it goes into the right hands. this is a lovely video
Hey Simon, I know fixing everything perfectly wasn't important for this car, but something I think could be worth trying for stuck rings is to pour something pretty potent in the cylinders and let it sit overnight. Something that will chemically dissolve hardened carbon in the rings. Thanks for the video.
Yea, I think another comment suggested that too. I’m thinking that if driving 1000 miles straight didn’t unstick the rings, nothing will. But hey, If I can’t sell this thing, maybe I’ll give that a shot.
@@SimonFordman Cool... I may be over thinking it, but if you were to try it, it might be worth jacking up the side of the car the rings are stuck, to make the cylinders level. Then the liquid wouldn't pool on one side of the cylinder because of the V engine.
Keep up with the videos Simon, I have been appreciating the content, filming style and editing, especially "the long way home". I have been keeping it all in mind when I am recording now. You should be proud to have that one up on the shelf. Thanks!
WOW! Watched a few of your videos now, and have to say WELL MADE! Camera angles, cuts, and of course the excellent documentation! Always something to learn! Very cool. Greetings from Cologne, Germany - Klaus
A visually impaired person on a galloping horse would never notice the repairs on the Pontiac 😄Just as well you didn't put too much into it. Hope someone buys it. Loved that trail through the woods and all the rest too. 😊👍
I subscribe to this channel while there are not yet half a million subscribers. It is very interesting to see such a format, which reminds me of me in my youth 🙌🏼 So keep up the good work. Greetings from Russia 👋🏼
Good decision Simon. This one simply isn't a keeper. I hope you'll pick a better project, something that you can take us along for multiple episodes. Because we enjoy the journey vicariously....which is what makes your channel so special.
God thanks to UA-cam for recommending me this fantastic video. I love watching videos of people who bring cars back to life and this one is not the exception. I was really impressed when you dented that car out. After all you did a great job with the engine I thought it was never gonna start but when you cranked it up and made that sound wow my jaw almost fell off.
I'll say this. Your video making style is kind of artistic. The random camera views, random close ups, and varying perspectives give them a unique flair. The fact that you never speak a word or find yourself needing to be in the camera view is also a welcome change compared to other car vids. You're basic and raw, but make the journey interesting and captivating. Don't underestimate what you're doing with these vids, your video making style and skills are quite unique. Keep it going.
I have one of these '68 Pontiacs in Australia. Actually I have 2, one for spares. These were sold here as Canadian right hand drive cars with the '65 Chevrolet dashboard in them. They came here as CKD cars and were assembled by Holden. They were a very expensive car at the time and were used by the government fleet as politicians cars. Some were pillared cars but most were pillarless. They all came with the 327 Chev motor and Powerglide 2 speed auto with column shift. I have a Burgundy car with a black interior, and other one is a black car with a red interior, very common with politicians.
Hello Simon, have been anxiously waiting for your video since last saturday... your content is absolutely addictive man... God Bless you... I will be travelling to US soon. Please setup a fan meet... Its gonna be awesome...
Very very clever us of the subtitles. I gaurantee this will catch on and everyone will start copying your style. I guess that's to be expected when you're the best ASMCar guy on YT!✊🏾🤘🏾
This young man is first class. In our throw away society, mechanics (sorry, automotive technicians) are now part replacers nothing more. If the computer says it broke, no means in which to fix the part. This kid does rough but honest work. Good for him.
Hola Simón. Eres un crack, me encanta tu trabajo. No hay nada que se te resista. Con muchima paciencia lo haces todo perfecto. Un gran saludo desde España. Y a por más coches!😅
I bought a 1967 four-door Catalina maroon when I was 17 for $600 I’m 66 years old now I drove it for about a year and then bought a 70 model Grand Prix model J should’ve never sold one ! I do remember the Catalina drove and Road very nice. It was so smooth and the power steering was effortless. Greetings from south east Alabama USA ☮️❤️
Hola Simon, espero estés muy bien. Me encantan tus videos, por favor no dejes de hacerlos, son muy inspiradores. Te mando un fuerte abrazo desde Buenos Aires, Argentina. Jorge. Hi Simon, I hope you are doing well. I love your videos, please don't stop making them, they are very inspiring. I send you a big hug from Buenos Aires, Argentina. Jorge
I think straight acetone is likely your best bet for breaking down the crap in the rings. I know that naptown tuner was experimenting with that Berrymans carb dip chemical with good results. I am curious about that new restore and protect oil by Valvoline as well. But some swear by steam cleaning with small amounts of water down the carb
What a pity...that Pontiac took me right back to my childhood here in South Africa (one if the places that car was exported to / or assembled here??)...we had a '69 Grand Parisienne with a 327 Chevy under the hood, headlights under covers, beautiful blue paint job with vinyl roof. What a beauty, such fond memories of that lovely V8 taking us on holidays...
Look, you did some great work on that oldy, but goldy Punyactic. It runs, drives, stops, but the engine for sure has done its bit for king and country… . If it could only talk and tell us its stories… . For someone who’s got deep enough pockets, solid platform to make brand new, or better than brand new. Thanks for the good video. All the best 👍😎😇👏
Hi Simon, I really appreciate and enjoy what you do for this car. I can give you a tip with piston rings. Putting oil won’t help to clean rings. Just use wd40 instead of oil, and after putting wd40 wait for one hour and crank engine without sparks, and then repeat this steps few times and leave the engine with wd40 for night and the repeat it few more times next day. I’m sure it would help. Good luck, fingers crossed bro
Man! I'm from Russia, own Tahoe'03 and just finished cylinder heads repair by myself in shadetree style: new valve guides, valve seals, set of new lifters, broken bolts inside the engine block and a lot other old crap adventures. It would be awesome to see you fighting against this chunk of metal
i think something notable about your videos is not only are they meditative. But you somehow don’t breathe, grunt, or curse? Unless you somehow edit that stuff out. Also I absolutely love the way you repair vehicles. You don’t buy any new parts if you can help it? But rather dissemble everything, wash it, clean it, and resemble. I think more people would do this, if they knew how. Kudos to you for all your amazing work and beautiful cinematography!! 💛
Hi Simon when I was your age 40 years ago I would have yanked the engine out of the Pontiac and honed all the cylinders new rings and bearings and back together it goes. Parts were readily available so about a week to do the job in between customers cars. Don’t give up on her she’s a good car she just needs some time and love. Great Videos Thank You 🙏
100%👍
Did you see that he put a for sale sign on it?
@@evanbordetsky8417I’m sure thats exactly why he said to not give up on her
100%
Christine……show me
Can we all agree that this is the kind of neighbour we all want?
Yeah
He will be employed full time by me.
Hard agree tbh
Doing body work in the middle of the street, driving onto the lawn, power tools, loud engines, oil smoke in the air, leaking fluids onto the concrete. At least I try and be done before nightfall.
@@SimonFordman I am watching number of repair workshop videos and almost most of them are monetised and they do receive financial reward to fund their videos. Perhaps, you can also do that to allocate a small workshop for your next projects.
Ps, One of the reason I like watching your videos, curiosity of how are you handling to overcome issues, also reminds my youth.
Stay well.
Your content is very good my friend. As a Brazilian, obsessed with mechanics and cars, I always look forward to new videos. I see a lot of myself in you, passionate about machines, no bigbucks and doing the best you can with what you have.
There's something artistic about your filming style and the beauty of the landscapes.
The silence lets the workmanship speak for itself and tell the story. Much better than excessive talking and endless jokes. Please stay inspired and keep filming. All the best to you.
Thank you very much!
Rapaz vc tirou as palavras da minha boca, é exatamente como eu penso, conteúdo de primeira, sem diálogos forçados, pra quem ama carros isso é cinema!!!
Sou brasileiro t🎉. Gosto muito desse canal de Simon
I think your channel is great, no unnecessary talk, no rush, just pure relaxation. Every time you take on a new challenge. You don't give up but instead invest a lot of patience until you've solved the problem, simply amazing. Greetings from Berlin, Germany
Greetings, thanks!
When I got out of the Army I was broke. I bought a 1973 Cutlass. The grill was gone, the seats were ripped, the front bumper had rust holes in it, it leaked oil and the paint was so oxidized dust blew off it when I went over 30 miles an hour . I made a grill out of chicken wire and painted it black. I duct taped the seats, covered the entire front bumper with foil tape, coat hangered a catch pan under the car and semi-daily polished it with lemon pledge. I drove it proudly for 2 years. :-D
That's awesome
This guy is an example for the new generation...
Nah, almost all of us Gen Z agrees that everything now sucks because they are boring and had no characters, everything is sacrificed in sakes of simplicity...
Not all gen z I’m 22 with a 77 Pontiac gp im restoring
@@waltertinsley4947🤝🏽
@@waltertinsley4947👍😉🇷🇺 gaz 24 💪🇺🇲🇷🇺❤️
My brother and I have been working on his S10.
Going off of old schematics and brittle material, it is a shame that modern automakers are so reluctant to make things serviceable to the end consumer.
I'm impressed how much progress you can make with a minimum of tools and technology. I learned to work on cars in 60s-70s from my father and uncles. All those WW2 guys could fix anything. I had a 1963 Mercury Comet until 1976. I wished I had kept and restored it. I use to joke it wouldn't go over 60 mph if you threw it off a cliff. Your Falcon reminded me of it. I hope you do more work on it.
What a Wonderful video, I sitting in a bed recovering from my 4th knee surgery, and this such a wonderful video. Thank you for sharing yourself with us all, the car, the back woods and fireworks.
Thank you ❤
Best wishes!
*Polishing a turd.* Ha! I’ve been partial to using that phrase since hearing it decades ago during the movie _Christine._ This is the *only* other time I’ve heard/seen anyone use it.
Glad to know it’s still relevant to someone!
My old boss would tell me to stop trying to make doggies out of dog shit. I never listened I keep buying forgotten cars.
0:42 - the bodyman that repairs a car that was built like a battleship is truly a master of his craft.
SpongeBob sleeveless shirt goes hard af
Just came down to check the comments
The thing about old American cars is they look charming even dilapidated.
This guy loves old cars and they're better...than modern shit ..
@@lcatraz2919agree. Love the boxy and curvy classics from the 50’s 60’s 70’s 80’s 90’s. Specially the 80’s
If I were this guy's neighbor I would be in a lawn chair with a cooler in my front yard.
I'd be using his wisdom and fixing my own 😂
🍺👍🏻
Ya know ya in for a treat when the F Truck and winch are deployed, that’s for sure 🇦🇺🤙🏼
If i were this guys neighbor I would pack my tools and work together 💪
But theres going to be that ONE guy raising hell about all the BANGING LOL
Как же здорово просто смотреть это немое кино, оно очень помогает отвлекаться от головной боли повседневной суеты - когда ты смотришь на то как простой паренёк энтузиаст из американской глубинки беззаботно ковыряется с автомобильной классикой - сам как будто возвращаешься в беззаботую юннось.
Спасибо парень!
I’m completely blown away by your craftsmanship! This restoration journey was a joy to watch. Keep up the amazing work!
There is a poetry here. It is a gentle meditation. your sensitivity and honest approach is refreshing. it feels steeped in history and sentiment, but actually modern. I very much appreciate this work so thankyou.
This has my respect. I’m right there with you in my own driveway polishing turds.
There's very few UA-cam channels that I will sit for an hour and watch the entire video....actually come to think of it there's only one. This one. Thanks for not talking, no weird intro and just being a great mechanic. Even at my age I am learning stuff I never picked up just by watching your videos.
Your videos are keepin me motivated to work on my own turd
A fiber supplement might help with that. Keep at it dude.
Саймону за его нелегкий труд - жирный ЛАЙК из суровой России!Спасибо большое за позитивное , информативное видео!
На американских легк авто стоят одинаковые моторы будь это другая марка авто. У них наверно стандартизация запчастей и комлектующих..
уж прям суровой
@@lcatraz2919там мотори все разные, и модификации куча.
I love your format. No talk, all work. Unique and very enjoyable. Thanks!
I just want to say thank you for these wonderful videos, for the new life of wonderful cars, for the know-how and your love of technology. I am enthusiastic about your knowledge and would love to know who your teacher was. And what I also love are your sweet cats. It's always a joy to see them. And your trip to the mountains was a dream. It was interesting to experience your vacation with your wife.
Two things come to mind when I watch this video. Where there’s a will, there’s a way. And, make do with what you have. Well done!
Thanks!
It’s good to see some young men still don’t have an aversion to getting dirty and getting the job done. Seeing this young man do this work gives me hope for the future.
You sir, have the perfect temperament for the work you do.
I love giving a second life to old items. That's why I like your videos💪
Some pretty innovative ways to pull and pound out dents with basic tools. I guy wouldn’t even need a winch he could use a come-along anchored to a tree in a pinch. Awesome skills man, I’d buy this turd. ✌️
Trying to keep the front lower valence panel on these cars straight was a losing proposition-what Dad referred to as a "p*** poor patent." I can understand if this car is not working out. It was not advertised honestly, and now it turns out to need extensive engine work. Your work is so inspiring, we want you to be able to work on projects that you really enjoy and are satisfying to you. I hope that one day you can drive one of these Pontiacs that is in better shape, and experience what effortless highway cruisers they were-perfectly designed for the less-crowded Interstates of the 60's and '70's.
This channel will top 100k subscribers by the end of the year.
Easily
2500$ OBO for that. Wow... I wish i was in the US right now. I would have called you to buy it this instant. The paint is insanely clean. The seats could use some sewing and having some stick-on leather applied over the holes. Nothing too fancy, just enough to look almost like new.
That's so good for an almost perfectly working car of that age, with most of the issues fixed, literally no rust underneath and a little damage that's 80% fixed.
for real that car is worth at least double that in Europe
@@giovannifoulmouth7205 You mean at least 10x, like any other muscle car
The MIG welding montage was really well done aesthetically. Grape job editing.
hey man, use foam air filter material for a mower to make your breather filter in the air cleaner, it will stand up to oil and gasoline.
I just love watch by Simon working so hard on these rust buckets (great cars) and the filming is just brilliant. Thanks Simon
Every single one of your videos are excellent. Really thank you for each one of them
Much appreciated!
Those were the days when you still had a choice of engines. In '67 and '68, you could get a Bonneville with 6 different engines- high and low compression versions of the 400, plus an optional 428. The LC version is the 2bbl, 265hp version that your car has. each engine available with manual or automatic trans, different carbs and distributors between each. The 4 divisions altered compression ratios by either changing the size of the combustion chamber in the head, or the dish in the piston.
Rare man with rare quality content, very smart and deserves the premium level of respect. Addiction to his content is on par with roadkill .
Simon Pontiacman on Top💯🙏😁
i've always been partial to old land barges. at least you gave this one a go and let it live on. hopefully it goes into the right hands. this is a lovely video
Hey Simon,
I know fixing everything perfectly wasn't important for this car, but something I think could be worth trying for stuck rings is to pour something pretty potent in the cylinders and let it sit overnight. Something that will chemically dissolve hardened carbon in the rings.
Thanks for the video.
Yea, I think another comment suggested that too. I’m thinking that if driving 1000 miles straight didn’t unstick the rings, nothing will. But hey, If I can’t sell this thing, maybe I’ll give that a shot.
@@SimonFordman Cool... I may be over thinking it, but if you were to try it, it might be worth jacking up the side of the car the rings are stuck, to make the cylinders level. Then the liquid wouldn't pool on one side of the cylinder because of the V engine.
There are some things i have learned from you. Like how to repair whole car with just a visegrips. Thanks, man, excellent videos
Keep up with the videos Simon, I have been appreciating the content, filming style and editing, especially "the long way home". I have been keeping it all in mind when I am recording now. You should be proud to have that one up on the shelf. Thanks!
Best hour of viewing on UA-cam for ages.
Brilliant. 👍💯
WOW! Watched a few of your videos now, and have to say WELL MADE! Camera angles, cuts, and of course the excellent documentation! Always something to learn! Very cool. Greetings from Cologne, Germany - Klaus
Cool Fireworks - especially for this time of year. I hope you got what you wanted for the Pontiac.
A visually impaired person on a galloping horse would never notice the repairs on the Pontiac 😄Just as well you didn't put too much into it. Hope someone buys it. Loved that trail through the woods and all the rest too. 😊👍
You’re right! Thanks
I subscribe to this channel while there are not yet half a million subscribers. It is very interesting to see such a format, which reminds me of me in my youth 🙌🏼 So keep up the good work. Greetings from Russia 👋🏼
i came here from your send off to the Mercury Continental, and i have to say as an OBS owner, that is a beautiful truck, friend.
When I was 5 my folks had one as our family car ..
Even back then I wondered why we had the ugliest car on base.
I admire your work ethic!
I'm glad I found your channel. Love the content. Look forward to every new video you put out..
Great job, Simon. Love the channel. Don’t change a thing!
Good decision Simon. This one simply isn't a keeper. I hope you'll pick a better project, something that you can take us along for multiple episodes.
Because we enjoy the journey vicariously....which is what makes your channel so special.
I wish many more younger guys were into fixing up older cars like this
I'm 13 and I have over 3 projects a 1978 f-150 1976 f-150 and a 1959 fairlane. I love these old cars/trucks.
@@AccountIGuess 👍
Or ANY car for that matter.
Im 19 and own an 86 suburban im working on and a 1970 yamaha ds6
We do we just don't have the money or resources to do it.
Best regards from Poland. I watched all your films. Good JOB and excellent montage
I love how you make everything old new again! From Melbourne, Australia.
Kudos to you for using the return spring to hold open the carb throttle plate, lots of folks don't do that when checking compression.
God thanks to UA-cam for recommending me this fantastic video. I love watching videos of people who bring cars back to life and this one is not the exception. I was really impressed when you dented that car out. After all you did a great job with the engine I thought it was never gonna start but when you cranked it up and made that sound wow my jaw almost fell off.
Always like the birds chirping in your videos 😊
Hope this car will eventually find some love after all of that work you put in
I'll say this. Your video making style is kind of artistic. The random camera views, random close ups, and varying perspectives give them a unique flair. The fact that you never speak a word or find yourself needing to be in the camera view is also a welcome change compared to other car vids. You're basic and raw, but make the journey interesting and captivating. Don't underestimate what you're doing with these vids, your video making style and skills are quite unique. Keep it going.
Bodywork with the aid of the winch ... loved the consideration followed by "close enough" red paint matching... keep 'em coming, Mr. Fordman!
I have one of these '68 Pontiacs in Australia. Actually I have 2, one for spares. These were sold here as Canadian right hand drive cars with the '65 Chevrolet dashboard in them. They came here as CKD cars and were assembled by Holden.
They were a very expensive car at the time and were used by the government fleet as politicians cars.
Some were pillared cars but most were pillarless. They all came with the 327 Chev motor and Powerglide 2 speed auto with column shift.
I have a Burgundy car with a black interior, and other one is a black car with a red interior, very common with politicians.
That’s really interesting, I’m always amazed by the Australian variants of the old US cars.
I really like that you do these without comment. Brilliant to watch.
Hello Simon, have been anxiously waiting for your video since last saturday... your content is absolutely addictive man... God Bless you... I will be travelling to US soon. Please setup a fan meet... Its gonna be awesome...
Very very clever us of the subtitles. I gaurantee this will catch on and everyone will start copying your style. I guess that's to be expected when you're the best ASMCar guy on YT!✊🏾🤘🏾
I’m sure you have cool neighbors with all that racket 😅 Anyways, great work man!
My neighbor builds hot rods and racing engines,music to my ears…
This young man is first class. In our throw away society, mechanics (sorry, automotive technicians) are now part replacers nothing more. If the computer says it broke, no means in which to fix the part. This kid does rough but honest work. Good for him.
Hola Simón. Eres un crack, me encanta tu trabajo. No hay nada que se te resista. Con muchima paciencia lo haces todo perfecto. Un gran saludo desde España. Y a por más coches!😅
Hi Simon. Your videos are super cool, man! I really like the silent approach. Keep 'em comin!
You think in 40-50+ years there will be a channel as cool as this with some young blood fixing old EVs?
Literally the best videos to watch kinda before bed. Great videography bro
Thank you. Being recognized as making good bedtime content is the highest compliment
I bought a 1967 four-door Catalina maroon when I was 17 for $600 I’m 66 years old now I drove it for about a year and then bought a 70 model Grand Prix model J should’ve never sold one ! I do remember the Catalina drove and Road very nice. It was so smooth and the power steering was effortless. Greetings from south east Alabama USA ☮️❤️
Great job Simon!! In Russia we say "you have golden arms" that mean that you are great in doin something with your own hands. Good luck.
This is the most satisfying watch. Great camera, great edit, great sound. SUBSCRIBED.
This was a great two part series. I absolutely love all your content and look forward to the new videos.
Thanks!
Kind of sad to see that car go but yea, piston rings are a pain to fix. Hope to see something cool to replace it. Keep up the great work dude!
А че сложного, снял двигатель, достал поршня, заменил кольца
Долго - да. Но не сложно… да и в целом, удобнее просто с разборки взять новый двигатель
@@rusbiology3460после того как он слив чернющее масло залил его обратно,вопросы отпали сами собой, тачка классная,но попала она явно не к тому чуваку
@@Ojurxragivshrxehf he refresh the oil with a filter 1000 miles ago
@@OjurxragivshrxehfAgreed!!!....Sometimes it's not the vehicle, it's the owner on how they perceive the thought on something.
Mate that 1/4 panel fix was brilliant with what u were working with...💯‼️
Hola Simon, espero estés muy bien. Me encantan tus videos, por favor no dejes de hacerlos, son muy inspiradores. Te mando un fuerte abrazo desde Buenos Aires, Argentina. Jorge.
Hi Simon, I hope you are doing well. I love your videos, please don't stop making them, they are very inspiring. I send you a big hug from Buenos Aires, Argentina. Jorge
Vids are awesome dude. Keep up the hard work! Also, what camera/lens setup do you use?
I think straight acetone is likely your best bet for breaking down the crap in the rings. I know that naptown tuner was experimenting with that Berrymans carb dip chemical with good results. I am curious about that new restore and protect oil by Valvoline as well.
But some swear by steam cleaning with small amounts of water down the carb
What a pity...that Pontiac took me right back to my childhood here in South Africa (one if the places that car was exported to / or assembled here??)...we had a '69 Grand Parisienne with a 327 Chevy under the hood, headlights under covers, beautiful blue paint job with vinyl roof. What a beauty, such fond memories of that lovely V8 taking us on holidays...
Had a 68 Catalina in high school,,,,, what a boat
Your videos are like stories out of books it’s great. Another good one dudeman
Hello. I'm watching you from Belarus. I like it very much! I love technology and machines myself. Thank you for the content.
Look, you did some great work on that oldy, but goldy Punyactic. It runs, drives, stops, but the engine for sure has done its bit for king and country… . If it could only talk and tell us its stories… . For someone who’s got deep enough pockets, solid platform to make brand new, or better than brand new. Thanks for the good video. All the best 👍😎😇👏
Its amazing how often you post videos. I wonder if it takes longer to work on these piles or film/edit haha
That satisfying "plop" sound when you pull the spark plug cables of the plugs :D
Restored my faith in youth! And a cat lover too, I thoroughly enjoyed this to the end...Learned to drive on a 66 Bonneville 389, also a turd
Hi Simon,
I really appreciate and enjoy what you do for this car. I can give you a tip with piston rings. Putting oil won’t help to clean rings. Just use wd40 instead of oil, and after putting wd40 wait for one hour and crank engine without sparks, and then repeat this steps few times and leave the engine with wd40 for night and the repeat it few more times next day. I’m sure it would help. Good luck, fingers crossed bro
Man! I'm from Russia, own Tahoe'03 and just finished cylinder heads repair by myself in shadetree style: new valve guides, valve seals, set of new lifters, broken bolts inside the engine block and a lot other old crap adventures. It would be awesome to see you fighting against this chunk of metal
Hello from Baku! I like your work and your approach!! Good luck in the future! but I have one question - aren’t your neighbors mad at you)))))?
Cheers from Canada (Montreal) keep on wrenchin.
i think something notable about your videos is not only are they meditative. But you somehow don’t breathe, grunt, or curse? Unless you somehow edit that stuff out.
Also I absolutely love the way you repair vehicles. You don’t buy any new parts if you can help it? But rather dissemble everything, wash it, clean it, and resemble. I think more people would do this, if they knew how.
Kudos to you for all your amazing work and beautiful cinematography!! 💛
Thanx young guy.for reminding me the things i use to do and love a pontiac.peace
Hi Simon. Greetings from Poland 👍🙂
Love what you did with the seats
I know many people diss Ryobi tools, but I like them; especially if you get a 4Ah battery.
That Tbird was gorgeous. That’s my favorite body style. They also came with my favorite Ford engines
I love the FE's
That thunderbird is a beauty!
It was sweet, but looked like it was filled with bondo
Simon!
Samo naprijed,pratim Tvoj UA-cam canal sa oduševljenjem i svaki dan očekujem Tvoj novi video!
Pozdrav iz Hrvatske❤!
This video was so cool. Thanks for the content, man. This car in Argentina (where i´m from) would sell for 15k, easy.
How many suitcases of paper u get for that car😂😅😊😊