Grandma looked like she was a teenager again... wow, you guys do some awesome work!!! Just seeing her face light up at the end of the video was well worth the 28 minutes of waiting for it... very cool !!!
Nick is actually one of my good friends, and I’m going to help him clean out the garage in the spring. I’ve met his grandma and she’s very nice I’m so glad they got is fixed up because it’s a beautiful car and his family really deserves it. Incredible work!!
What’s the Animal situation? I mean it looks like there keep it a small, dark, cold & closed off section of a barn? In an urban city type area? I hope I’m mistaken but the farm animal situation looks Pretty bad for the animals quality of life.
@@exotics4life618 no they aren’t kept in the barn most of the time, they are let out into the yard (there is a large fenced off portion behind the barn) and she takes the animals to the fair every year. They’re happy
I had one of those Grand Prixs and also a Bonneville . Great cars . Wish I could have kept them both. People should stop calling wheel covers , " hub caps ". They're two different things. Hub caps are covers on the ends of the spindles or axels where the wheels are placed.
I love the fact that you guys always do most of it for the elderly people or people who just lost the connection they had with their cars till you come along, keep up the amazing work much love for CPT South Africa 🔥🇿🇦
Detailing is definitely an art. I tried to master this on my own, but I'm still learning. I really appreciate what you guys are able to do. I would like to learn more.
Yes, those are the original wheel covers. The wheels are 14 inch if memory serves correctly. There are fender skirts for the Bonneville line as well. My first car in 76 was a four door hard top version. Blue w/black vinyl top. This is a 1967 model year car.
14 x 6 steel wheels with 8.55-14 belted tires, or in today's sizing 225/75-14. 1 inch whitewalls were common, as was the dual white wall like the spare tire in the trunk. Tires in these sizes are getting hard to find, and many are for trailers, not vehicles.
The interior fabric is not Leather. It was designated Morrokide by Pontiac. However, it is really Naugahyde or Vinyl. GM used many different names to distinguish between brands what the material was. Great video. Love the content. Keep up the great work. Hopefully, you can get to a point where you are able to get vehicles running again.
Yep, when they kept saying "leather" I was like, no, that is vinyl. I not aware of leather being used in Pontiac - Cadillac yes. GM used vinyl for years, I remember all too well how hot it was getting into the car with shorts and getting burned!
@@groovy1937 Even the top of the line Buick Electra did not have leather as an option until 74 on the Park Avenue trim level. The odd thing is that Plymouth offered real leather as an option on the VIP as early as 1966!
A neat tip I learned from bicycle restorers is to use fine bronze wool instead of steel wool, steel wool imparts tiny particles of steel in the microscopic pits in the chrome and soon as it gets wet it will rust again very soon.
A tip I learned a long time ago is to dip the wool (fine steel/brass) into paste wax - the wax will help keep the rust from returning quite so quickly.
I have to kindly disagree in regards to steel wool. I have used it on some really rusty metals and chrome and it does wonders! The problem with must people using it is they use the wrong steel wool. It has to be quad zero steel wool (0000). Water and the steel wool together or even WD and steel wool works great. I also make sure to coat the finished product in some high end wax and polish.
Hi guys, I am sooo into older cars, I have a 1988 Caddy Seville, I bought 2 yrs ago. I just wanted to tell you I love watching you detail. You have equipment for every problem. You guys are the BEST I've seen!!
I’ve used Eastwood rust converter on rusted metal and it works great. You scrape and wire brush all the loose rust off, then either spray or brush the Eastwood rust converter on the metal. The rust turns into a hard black primer that’s ready for sanding and painting. Great job on the clean up this classic!!
That is a beautiful example of a 67 Pontiac Bonneville hubcaps are correct this thing is in fantastic shape well worth putting some dollars into it and having the motor gone through and transmission
You guys do an amazing job. Who would have thought it could look that good again. I'm a big fan of Pontiac and I like the red floor mat. This is what cars are meant to be. Thank you for taking us along.
Amazing job you guys did with this sweet lady's car, ,it was very nice to see this young man holding his grand mother hand with so much love and respect . You guys Indeed get back this car to life to ride again on the road ! Congrats !...great job you've done !
I am so touched by the grandson and even wanting to drive this car. Amazed how well it turned out and the fact that the top is even still in one piece!!!
Very cool video! I liked it very much! I am from Russia, a small town in the Far East. I remember myself as a child in the mid-80s. We walked in one of the districts of the city and a similar Pontiac stood near the house for a very long time. We circled around him, looked into the windows of the car. Then, apart from Soviet cars, we did not see any others. We really liked this car. It was apparently brought from the states by some sailor and for some reason this car was not moving. Maybe it broke, or maybe this sailor went on his next voyage. Cool, very cool. You Americans are very fond of cars, especially rare ones. This is noticeable and you can restore them, make them literally masterpieces from old cars. This is what I like about you. I like to watch programs on TV where you restore old cars in car services for someone. For example Cool tuning with Chip Fuzz.
That's 1967 pal, my opinion the best year just ahead of the 68. Can't beat the stacked headlights and those awesome tail lights! Wish they made something like this today...Great video!!
I've had 7 different Pontiacs, my sister had a Fire Engine Red 1963 Pontiac Laurentien Rag Top which I think was nicer but that Bonneville is also pretty cool
Wundervolle Restauration, und Aufbereitung des alten Autos.Die Oma war richtig glücklich, drin zu sitzen.👍👍👍🌺🌺🌺❤️❤️❤️Mit Herz, Hand und Verstand zum Ziel , um alle glücklich zu machen.
To my eyes, this car is gorgeous. Color, style, size, etc. Love these big, late 1960s GM tanks. My first car was a 1968 Oldsmobile Delmont 88 convertible with 455 c.i. 4 bbl. I got it in 1978 when I was 18. Cost $1,000, which was a ton for an 18 year old. Great car. Miss it, and even still dream about it occasionally.
when doing your decon be careful around the window seals in these old cars, it can cause them to rot or deteriorate. I'm also in detailing, love the work guys!
That was amazing! I love to detail and her reaction was priceless! That’s my goal when I do a person’s vehicle! I wish you guys continued success, God bless!
As always, you guys did an amazing job on this car! I’m a Gen-Xer, so I grew up during this automotive era. I love to see gently used 70s cars such as this one restored.❤️🔥 It’s obvious they took great care of this car. And the fact that their grandson is interested in continuing the family car’s legacy is even more heartwarming.💕💗💕 I wish you guys could partner with a mechanic when you do these videos. I would have loved to see the grandson drive to prom in the “Bonney.” Great job!👏🏼♥️👍🏼
Loving these videos guys. For the rust, take a look into dry ice blasting. It might bring some decent success (super pitted stuff I think might be a bit tougher, but surface stuff should come off pretty well).
I'm now 68 and have spent my life LOVING cars. My first was a 1965 Chevy Impala...4 door w/283 cu in. V8 and a Powerglide. It was owned by an elderly man and had 72,000 miles when I bought it. I drove that car to college and took many road trips in it. Dead reliable although the drum brakes pulled to the right...never could get them adjusted correctly. At 126k miles I reluctantly sold it and moved on to a 1971 Buick LeSabre. Those were the days...this took me back.
This is a amazing 1967 Bonneville in original condition after your fantastic detailing it’s something to be proud to own. I’d keep the hideous floor mats as they are most likely from that period of time, and also it’s something the grandmother most likely had picked out when first purchased. I also agree that the hubcaps are also original as they are exactly what I remember from that time period. I also remember the missing fender skirts as those Bonneville’s always had them when the car was new. I have a feeling that they are still somewhere in the garage since we didn’t see them in the car. The reason I’m also pretty sure that this one had them would be that there didn’t appear to be Crome on the wheel wells of the rear fenders. I hope that they are able to get the car driving now that it looks so awesome!
Look closely there’s no trim over the wheel wells which tells me that it did have them from the factory. The ones that I saw growing up that had them had no trim. Folks who took them off did so because of choice, and if ordered without skirts would have had trim on the well just like the front finders as you see on this car with its trim being there, and not the back. I grew up with the Bonneville’s in my family’s history. The cars were always beautiful, but the finder skirts were sometimes a problem as the cars aged. I still have a pair for a seventy-nine out in the barn even though the car is long gone.
Look closely there’s no trim over the wheel wells which tells me that it did have them from the factory. The ones that I saw growing up that had them had no trim. Folks who took them off did so because of choice, and if ordered without skirts would have had trim on the well just like the front finders as you see on this car with its trim being there, and not the back. I grew up with the Bonneville’s in my family’s history. The cars were always beautiful, but the finder skirts were sometimes a problem as the cars aged. I still have a pair for a seventy-nine out in the barn even though the car is long gone.
It's a pleasure to see you guys using as many of the original soft parts as possible. Makes this car(and the ones in your other vids) look like gently treated survivors. Maybe in future vids you can tell us what the odometer says!
A very nostalgic moment to see the love in the family. I did the same in the lincoln town car I got which was dumped and another Continental Mark VI. With limited resources it turned out great. Now I do the detailing in my daily drivers and friends cars. Thoroughly enjoy your videos. 👍
I have gotten many barn finds on the road over the years.. to get back on the road will be between $2500-$3500 after tires, new fuel system, brake overhaul, underhood rubber components, all new fluids, miscellaneous repairs etc. Great video!! (Edit: this is assuming you are doing all the work, not paying someone!)
Same here! All the rubber turns to plastic, and the fuel system is a huge must to attend to. Engine gaskets and seals... I found out all of this the hard way 27 years ago! I have picked up some beautiful 7ps cars and thought that a clean garage kept body meant just tune up and go. The fuel system was smelling and acting weird. The car was smoking like a broke stove and lost power! I pulled the fuel tank that was rusty and old fuel. I pulled the intake and the gasket was non existent and the same with the carb and valve stem seals. I'm driving, but need new valve stem seals on my 1978 Dodge D-150 from Cali a few years ago. Happy hunting!
Excellent job guys!!! 👏 Yes, those hubcaps are original to that Pontiac. That vehicle is one of many in “excellent” pristine condition. Shouldn’t take a lot to get it running & driving.
Awesome job. My opinion on the Mats is that they're hideous, but have been with the car probably since almost new, so I understand. Also curious why you didn't put the fender skirts on. They complete the Bonneville look!
I owned a 68 Pontiac Executive which is the same long wheelbase as the Bonneville [ 125 as opposed to 121 ] and it had the same quarter panel stamping and it had no cutout for fender skirts . Did all long wheelbase have fender skirts ? I appears not
@@WDDetailing look for the build sheet, take the car to a shop to do a basic tune up shoot some oil down cyls before start prime oil pimp to circulste drsin replace all fluids needs a tranny rebuild and replace all hoses belt flush heater core brakes bearings r and r about 3k in parts labor
After dropping the gas tank and flushing the lines then checking out motor remember these cars are bullet proof ! No air bags or computers too get in the way ! One week I can get it running perfect .
This took me down memory lane. My first car was a 67 Bonneville 4 door sedan all black. I bought it from a friend of mine for $150. It had a high compression 400 V8 with a 4 barrel carb and was factory rated at 325hp. I wish I had one like it today. What a tank!
I would guesstimate between $2,000 and $3,000 to get her up and running. All new fluids, filters, radiator flush, maybe new water pump, recore radiator, new tires, brakes, new battery and budget for a few surprises. The fact that the motor turns is very encouraging. Soft top might be repairable. Electric soft top mechanism probably needs going through. Good that it has a glass rear window. Just a wonderful original classic car! Keep her in the family!
My Friend bought a Used '67 Bonneville in 1975. I loved his car. It was a great ride! It was also nearly identical to the one in your video! Brought back memories!
Hey buddy, how are you doing today? Let me just say that your videos are so relaxing and gratifying. I think you’re doing a fantastic job for you and the people that gets their car washed. You are changing lives one car at a time. I’m proud of you buddy I don’t even know you but I’m proud of you. I love your channel and I recommended it to everybody I know. Could you please let me know what kind of stuff you use on the outside of the car and on the leather interior hi would greatly appreciate it. Keep up the good work.
Yes, those are the correct hubcaps for that car. The PMD stands for Pontiac Motor Division (of General Motors). I sold Pontiacs at a large dealership in Michigan long, long ago. Great channel!!
That Bonneville is so absolutely gorgeous. I love this one! The car held up incredibly well, too. The original paint, leather, etc. came out so good. Goold old American quality!
I am delighted to see such a beautiful car rsurvive. My grandmom had a 1969 Plymouth Belvidere which was a road runner without the road runner parts. The car was a beast to handle on a good day.
First let me say how Beautiful is that 67 Pontiac convertible is !!!❤ loved to whole process of cleaning cars, one of my favorite things to do ! Try Navel Jelly its pink goo leave it on for 30 minutes makes a difference, Great Job FELLA'S !!! All the Best !
I had neighbors,Mr. Don and Miss Nancy,who had the fastback (2+2) version of this car.This was well worth doing,and I like how you guys do business.No swell-head condescending know-it-alls,just nice guys making cars look nice.Grandma lit right up! Subscribed!
It appears to be a 1967. I had a Pontiac Executive, 4 door hardtop, of the same year. I was a freebie that needed a timing chain. In only 3 evenings, after work, I had her on the road. Great, powerful, smooth ride with all the bells and whistles.
What a beauty! You guys made the car look great! I've been having work done on my 89 Buick LeSabre hearse and he's excited about going to shows this year!
I grew up with cars like this in the 70s -80s my dad was with the state department and would buy various models and fly them to Germany .... Miss the glamour of this era......
I love watching these videos and really admire your work. For small pieces such as a license plate bracket I would suggest getting a small cabinet sand blaster. That would clean the parts very quickly and effectively. Keep up the great work.
You guys are awesome! Brought back memories of the 68 Catalina we had when I was a kid. I think your boy Nick and his Gramma might be sitting on a gold mine, though the sentimental value is priceless. Its an all original car, one owner, with a known history. That has value. Are there service records? More value. Very much worth saving and keeping original since it already is so. Its only original once! As for how much to get the old girl back on the road, its hard to say with such little information. Why was she parked up in the first place? It was obviously cared for and never abused. Probably less than 5000 like someone else said, unless you've got a cracked block or something. Great video! And yes, its vinyl in there. There's an easy way to tell the difference. Poke your finger gently into the upholstery. If its leather, it will kind of crinkle in and around the indentation. If it's vinyl, it will be mostly smooth. Leather was pretty rare in those days. It became much more common starting in the 80s.
Wow, come out so good. I have such a love for old Pontiacs. Hey guys, have you tried rolling up tinfoil into a ball and scrubbing chrome with soap,and water won’t believe the results
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Great job! I can't believe how nice those ratty old carpets turned out!
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It's a 1967 Pontiac Bonneville. The wheel covers you found are correct to this car. PMD stands for Pontiac Motor Division.
Good Job Dutchman... The color was champagne
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I was thinking ‘68 before I saw your comment 😊
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Chevrolet and Pontiac were using 14 inch wheels even on the full sized cars through 69.
I'm more impressed by that young man holding his grandmothers hand than I am with that amazing Bonney. And she's an absolute gem. So great to see.
Yea she is an absolute gem. The car is awesome too!
They don't make them like that anymore... both.
@@Damone7653 for a good reason
That's the ONE ❤thing!! Gwanny!!😂
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That Grandmother crying was so nice. so glad you were able to make it look so grand again. Great job guys. God bless you all.
The look of joy on grandma's face, and the memories that you know came rushing back to her, was worth all the work. Bravo guys!!!
Grandma looked like she was a teenager again... wow, you guys do some awesome work!!! Just seeing her face light up at the end of the video was well worth the 28 minutes of waiting for it... very cool !!!
Nick is actually one of my good friends, and I’m going to help him clean out the garage in the spring. I’ve met his grandma and she’s very nice I’m so glad they got is fixed up because it’s a beautiful car and his family really deserves it. Incredible work!!
What’s the Animal situation? I mean it looks like there keep it a small, dark, cold & closed off section of a barn? In an urban city type area? I hope I’m mistaken but the farm animal situation looks Pretty bad for the animals quality of life.
@@exotics4life618 I was about to ask this same thing? Are they kept alone in the dark like a prison all the time?
@@exotics4life618 no they aren’t kept in the barn most of the time, they are let out into the yard (there is a large fenced off portion behind the barn) and she takes the animals to the fair every year. They’re happy
I had one of those Grand Prixs and also a Bonneville . Great cars . Wish I could have kept them both. People should stop calling wheel covers , " hub caps ". They're two different things. Hub caps are covers on the ends of the spindles or axels where the wheels are placed.
Watching these videos brings back memories of my two Pontiacs.
Wow this 67 Bonniville is beautiful! You guys cleaned her up very nicely! Love your channel!
I love the fact that you guys always do most of it for the elderly people or people who just lost the connection they had with their cars till you come along, keep up the amazing work much love for CPT South Africa 🔥🇿🇦
Team did a nice job on this car. You brought back so many memories for the grandmother, and helped create new ones for the grandson. 😊
The reaction from her was so rewarding. Love what you guys do 👍
Detailing is definitely an art. I tried to master this on my own, but I'm still learning. I really appreciate what you guys are able to do. I would like to learn more.
Yes, those are the original wheel covers. The wheels are 14 inch if memory serves correctly. There are fender skirts for the Bonneville line as well. My first car in 76 was a four door hard top version. Blue w/black vinyl top. This is a 1967 model year car.
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He said they found the fender skirts in the trunk
@@rsprockets7846 The 14 inch wheels were all that were available on both Chevy and Pontiac from 59 through 69.
14 x 6 steel wheels with 8.55-14 belted tires, or in today's sizing 225/75-14. 1 inch whitewalls were common, as was the dual white wall like the spare tire in the trunk. Tires in these sizes are getting hard to find, and many are for trailers, not vehicles.
I'm so happy for the grandmother n her grandson. You guys did a fantastic job. Great work!! 👍🏿💯
That's it! Great Story! Wonderful Car. Thanks.
Looks like a 1967 as my folks had one similar when I was young. You guys did a great job and that lady was so happy... Once again, ya'll rock!
The interior fabric is not Leather. It was designated Morrokide by Pontiac. However, it is really Naugahyde or Vinyl. GM used many different names to distinguish between brands what the material was. Great video. Love the content. Keep up the great work. Hopefully, you can get to a point where you are able to get vehicles running again.
Yep, when they kept saying "leather" I was like, no, that is vinyl. I not aware of leather being used in Pontiac - Cadillac yes. GM used vinyl for years, I remember all too well how hot it was getting into the car with shorts and getting burned!
Yes, there were varous different GM names for leather substitute vinyl, Naugahide, Morrokide, Ambla etc
@@groovy1937 Even the top of the line Buick Electra did not have leather as an option until 74 on the Park Avenue trim level. The odd thing is that Plymouth offered real leather as an option on the VIP as early as 1966!
Made from the skins of the wild Nauga.
I was going to say the same thing. We had a 1973 Buick Electra Limited and it had vinyl seats, leather was not available.
A neat tip I learned from bicycle restorers is to use fine bronze wool instead of steel wool, steel wool imparts tiny particles of steel in the microscopic pits in the chrome and soon as it gets wet it will rust again very soon.
A tip I learned a long time ago is to dip the wool (fine steel/brass) into paste wax - the wax will help keep the rust from returning quite so quickly.
I have to kindly disagree in regards to steel wool. I have used it on some really rusty metals and chrome and it does wonders! The problem with must people using it is they use the wrong steel wool. It has to be quad zero steel wool (0000). Water and the steel wool together or even WD and steel wool works great. I also make sure to coat the finished product in some high end wax and polish.
Hi guys, I am sooo into older cars, I have a 1988 Caddy Seville, I bought 2 yrs ago. I just wanted to tell you I love watching you detail. You have equipment for every problem. You guys are the BEST I've seen!!
The grand mother is happy. U guys achieved everything at the top
I’ve used Eastwood rust converter on rusted metal and it works great. You scrape and wire brush all the loose rust off, then either spray or brush the Eastwood rust converter on the metal. The rust turns into a hard black primer that’s ready for sanding and painting. Great job on the clean up this classic!!
That is a beautiful example of a 67 Pontiac Bonneville hubcaps are correct this thing is in fantastic shape well worth putting some dollars into it and having the motor gone through and transmission
You guys do an amazing job. Who would have thought it could look that good again. I'm a big fan of Pontiac and I like the red floor mat. This is what cars are meant to be. Thank you for taking us along.
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Amazing job you guys did with this sweet lady's car, ,it was very nice to see this young man holding his grand mother hand with so much love and respect .
You guys Indeed get back this car to life to ride again on the road !
Congrats !...great job you've done !
This is when cars were cars. Ugh i love this, im jealous! Best of good wishes to you !!❤😊
What an absolute gem Grand Mother is. Good grandson, too. Oh, and the car is cool. Great job, guys!
I am so touched by the grandson and even wanting to drive this car. Amazed how well it turned out and the fact that the top is even still in one piece!!!
Very cool video! I liked it very much! I am from Russia, a small town in the Far East. I remember myself as a child in the mid-80s. We walked in one of the districts of the city and a similar Pontiac stood near the house for a very long time. We circled around him, looked into the windows of the car. Then, apart from Soviet cars, we did not see any others. We really liked this car. It was apparently brought from the states by some sailor and for some reason this car was not moving. Maybe it broke, or maybe this sailor went on his next voyage. Cool, very cool. You Americans are very fond of cars, especially rare ones. This is noticeable and you can restore them, make them literally masterpieces from old cars. This is what I like about you. I like to watch programs on TV where you restore old cars in car services for someone. For example Cool tuning with Chip Fuzz.
That's 1967 pal, my opinion the best year just ahead of the 68. Can't beat the stacked headlights and those awesome tail lights! Wish they made something like this today...Great video!!
I've had 7 different Pontiacs, my sister had a Fire Engine Red 1963 Pontiac Laurentien Rag Top which I think was nicer but that Bonneville is also pretty cool
Wundervolle Restauration, und Aufbereitung des alten Autos.Die Oma war richtig glücklich, drin zu sitzen.👍👍👍🌺🌺🌺❤️❤️❤️Mit Herz, Hand und Verstand zum Ziel , um alle glücklich zu machen.
Your mother's raised you guys well. Such a joy to watch each video
The recovery work they did in that beautiful bonneville is incredible. Great job guys, I see you from Chile. 🇨🇱
To my eyes, this car is gorgeous. Color, style, size, etc. Love these big, late 1960s GM tanks. My first car was a 1968 Oldsmobile Delmont 88 convertible with 455 c.i. 4 bbl. I got it in 1978 when I was 18. Cost $1,000, which was a ton for an 18 year old. Great car. Miss it, and even still dream about it occasionally.
when doing your decon be careful around the window seals in these old cars, it can cause them to rot or deteriorate. I'm also in detailing, love the work guys!
That was amazing! I love to detail and her reaction was priceless! That’s my goal when I do a person’s vehicle! I wish you guys continued success, God bless!
As always, you guys did an amazing job on this car! I’m a Gen-Xer, so I grew up during this automotive era.
I love to see gently used 70s cars such as this one restored.❤️🔥 It’s obvious they took great care of this car. And the fact that their grandson is interested in continuing the family car’s legacy is even more heartwarming.💕💗💕
I wish you guys could partner with a mechanic when you do these videos. I would have loved to see the grandson drive to prom in the “Bonney.” Great job!👏🏼♥️👍🏼
Fantastic job guys!! You never cease to amaze me with your work and talent! ❤😊
I love the floor mats. They add a lot of character and help show the age of the car. Great job!!!
I thought they were cool too, added some color to it.
Loving these videos guys. For the rust, take a look into dry ice blasting. It might bring some decent success (super pitted stuff I think might be a bit tougher, but surface stuff should come off pretty well).
I'm now 68 and have spent my life LOVING cars. My first was a 1965 Chevy Impala...4 door w/283 cu in. V8 and a Powerglide. It was owned by an elderly man and had 72,000 miles when I bought it. I drove that car to college and took many road trips in it. Dead reliable although the drum brakes pulled to the right...never could get them adjusted correctly. At 126k miles I reluctantly sold it and moved on to a 1971 Buick LeSabre. Those were the days...this took me back.
Seeing grandma light up brought tears to my eyes!
This is so much more than a restoration......This is a higher calling!
This is love!
I like that you take time to do minor cosmetic repairs. Other detailers do not. Makes the final product look so much better!
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This is a amazing 1967 Bonneville in original condition after your fantastic detailing it’s something to be proud to own. I’d keep the hideous floor mats as they are most likely from that period of time, and also it’s something the grandmother most likely had picked out when first purchased. I also agree that the hubcaps are also original as they are exactly what I remember from that time period. I also remember the missing fender skirts as those Bonneville’s always had them when the car was new. I have a feeling that they are still somewhere in the garage since we didn’t see them in the car. The reason I’m also pretty sure that this one had them would be that there didn’t appear to be Crome on the wheel wells of the rear fenders. I hope that they are able to get the car driving now that it looks so awesome!
That is not correct! Bonnevilles did not always have fender skirts! They were optional like they were on most vehicles
Look closely there’s no trim over the wheel wells which tells me that it did have them from the factory. The ones that I saw growing up that had them had no trim. Folks who took them off did so because of choice, and if ordered without skirts would have had trim on the well just like the front finders as you see on this car with its trim being there, and not the back. I grew up with the Bonneville’s in my family’s history. The cars were always beautiful, but the finder skirts were sometimes a problem as the cars aged. I still have a pair for a seventy-nine out in the barn even though the car is long gone.
Look closely there’s no trim over the wheel wells which tells me that it did have them from the factory. The ones that I saw growing up that had them had no trim. Folks who took them off did so because of choice, and if ordered without skirts would have had trim on the well just like the front finders as you see on this car with its trim being there, and not the back. I grew up with the Bonneville’s in my family’s history. The cars were always beautiful, but the finder skirts were sometimes a problem as the cars aged. I still have a pair for a seventy-nine out in the barn even though the car is long gone.
@@michaelstacey8303 Art is correct. Non-skirt cars had stainless trim on the wheel lip.
It's a pleasure to see you guys using as many of the original soft parts as possible. Makes this car(and the ones in your other vids) look like gently treated survivors. Maybe in future vids you can tell us what the odometer says!
A very nostalgic moment to see the love in the family. I did the same in the lincoln town car I got which was dumped and another Continental Mark VI. With limited resources it turned out great. Now I do the detailing in my daily drivers and friends cars. Thoroughly enjoy your videos. 👍
I have gotten many barn finds on the road over the years.. to get back on the road will be between $2500-$3500 after tires, new fuel system, brake overhaul, underhood rubber components, all new fluids, miscellaneous repairs etc. Great video!! (Edit: this is assuming you are doing all the work, not paying someone!)
Same here! All the rubber turns to plastic, and the fuel system is a huge must to attend to. Engine gaskets and seals... I found out all of this the hard way 27 years ago! I have picked up some beautiful 7ps cars and thought that a clean garage kept body meant just tune up and go. The fuel system was smelling and acting weird. The car was smoking like a broke stove and lost power! I pulled the fuel tank that was rusty and old fuel. I pulled the intake and the gasket was non existent and the same with the carb and valve stem seals. I'm driving, but need new valve stem seals on my 1978 Dodge D-150 from Cali a few years ago. Happy hunting!
Excellent job guys!!! 👏 Yes, those hubcaps are original to that Pontiac. That vehicle is one of many in “excellent” pristine condition. Shouldn’t take a lot to get it running & driving.
Okay! We weren’t sure about the hubcaps but now we know!
@@WDDetailing Dude, ‘PMD’ stands for ‘Pontiac Motor Division’.
Fantastic video! For a car from Ohio this old, it is in incredible shape and shouldn't take too much to get her rolling down the road again!
Grandmas precious!
Amazing work guys!
My late older late brother had a 69 Pontiac SJ Grand Prix.
He adored it.
It was a great car!
Awesome job. My opinion on the Mats is that they're hideous, but have been with the car probably since almost new, so I understand. Also curious why you didn't put the fender skirts on. They complete the Bonneville look!
I owned a 68 Pontiac Executive which is the same long wheelbase as the Bonneville [ 125 as opposed to 121 ] and it had the same quarter panel stamping and it had no cutout for fender skirts . Did all long wheelbase have fender skirts ? I appears not
the mats were available in different colors, there are see-thru clear, red, blue, green etc....real popular back then.
the steering wheel was also color-coded by pontiac, costs about 1200 to have re-done.
Brillo or SOS cleaning pad work to get whitewall tires clean. They scrape enough of the oxidized surface off and leave them bright white.
We use SOS pads. Sometimes they’re just so old and worn away, there’s nothing more we can do
@@WDDetailing look for the build sheet, take the car to a shop to do a basic tune up shoot some oil down cyls before start prime oil pimp to circulste drsin replace all fluids needs a tranny rebuild and replace all hoses belt flush heater core brakes bearings r and r about 3k in parts labor
I've used Comet cleanser and a scrub brush to clean them too.
After dropping the gas tank and flushing the lines then checking out motor remember these cars are bullet proof ! No air bags or computers too get in the way ! One week I can get it running perfect .
You guys bring joy to the world one vehicle at a time. You guys are AWESOME!
This took me down memory lane. My first car was a 67 Bonneville 4 door sedan all black. I bought it from a friend of mine for $150. It had a high compression 400 V8 with a 4 barrel carb and was factory rated at 325hp. I wish I had one like it today. What a tank!
I would guesstimate between $2,000 and $3,000 to get her up and running. All new fluids, filters, radiator flush, maybe new water pump, recore radiator, new tires, brakes, new battery and budget for a few surprises. The fact that the motor turns is very encouraging. Soft top might be repairable. Electric soft top mechanism probably needs going through. Good that it has a glass rear window. Just a wonderful original classic car! Keep her in the family!
Save time, replace carpet.
The carpet you would replace it with would not be as nice(quality) and be expensive. Well worth the time it took to clean it.
"Only a mother could love that face" 🤣🤣🤣🤣
My Friend bought a Used '67 Bonneville in 1975. I loved his car. It was a great ride! It was also nearly identical to the one in your video! Brought back memories!
I love Pontiac's and had some in the 60's growing up. This one is special and surely to his Grandmother!
Bruh the car is even from ohio 💀
Man, that reaction!! FANTASTIC!! Well done guys!
Hey buddy, how are you doing today? Let me just say that your videos are so relaxing and gratifying. I think you’re doing a fantastic job for you and the people that gets their car washed. You are changing lives one car at a time. I’m proud of you buddy I don’t even know you but I’m proud of you. I love your channel and I recommended it to everybody I know. Could you please let me know what kind of stuff you use on the outside of the car and on the leather interior hi would greatly appreciate it. Keep up the good work.
i would love an update, i am so glad and happy you brought it back and hope to see you have fun once again. i wish you all happpiness
Great job, you are a great group of guys,I wish I could get my 1973 cadillac looking that good, her smile was priceless 😊may God bless you all !!!
What a great transformation! The seat are in amazing condition. I hope he got it running in time for his prom.
Thats a pretty darn cool car to go in prom with. I saw a 64 Mustang at one of my proms
I love these videos, and seeing the reactions of the owners is priceless, congratulations 👏🏻
Yes, those are the correct hubcaps for that car. The PMD stands for Pontiac Motor Division (of General Motors). I sold Pontiacs at a large dealership in Michigan long, long ago. Great channel!!
Парни, вы просто красавчики!!!
Очень круто и четко все сделали, машинка преобразилась необыкновенно!
Эмоции людей в конце видео безценны!
That Bonneville is so absolutely gorgeous. I love this one! The car held up incredibly well, too. The original paint, leather, etc. came out so good. Goold old American quality!
Your just the nicest people for helping out the community
Beautiful resurrection. I like how the trunk emblem now reads "Bonn l" - it's like the car wanted some vanity, and now it shows!
You guys did a really nice thing for that lady. Great to see. Keep up the good work.
Guys, you are really cool! You gave this lovely woman pleasant memories! It's priceless👍
I am delighted to see such a beautiful car rsurvive. My grandmom had a 1969 Plymouth Belvidere which was a road runner without the road runner parts. The car was a beast to handle on a good day.
I love to see old people beeing happy!
First let me say how Beautiful is that 67 Pontiac convertible is !!!❤
loved to whole process of cleaning cars, one of my favorite things to do !
Try Navel Jelly its pink goo leave it on for 30 minutes makes a difference,
Great Job FELLA'S !!!
All the Best !
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I had neighbors,Mr. Don and Miss Nancy,who had the fastback (2+2) version of this car.This was well worth doing,and I like how you guys do business.No swell-head condescending know-it-alls,just nice guys making cars look nice.Grandma lit right up! Subscribed!
It appears to be a 1967. I had a Pontiac Executive, 4 door hardtop, of the same year. I was a freebie that needed a timing chain. In only 3 evenings, after work, I had her on the road. Great, powerful, smooth ride with all the bells and whistles.
The joy in her, what beautiful moment 😊❤
I came across your reels on FB and had to come watch the full video. Doing these restorations for free is amazing so I had to sub!
Glad I clicked on.. Seeing an old school get so much care has touched me
What a beauty! You guys made the car look great! I've been having work done on my 89 Buick LeSabre hearse and he's excited about going to shows this year!
I grew up with cars like this in the 70s -80s my dad was with the state department and would buy various models and fly them to Germany .... Miss the glamour of this era......
This is one of the greatest detailing video of all time!
I love watching these videos and really admire your work. For small pieces such as a license plate bracket I would suggest getting a small cabinet sand blaster. That would clean the parts very quickly and effectively. Keep up the great work.
Awsome job Guys!!! keep up the excellent work!! The look on the womans face was priceless!!
You guys are awesome! Brought back memories of the 68 Catalina we had when I was a kid. I think your boy Nick and his Gramma might be sitting on a gold mine, though the sentimental value is priceless. Its an all original car, one owner, with a known history. That has value. Are there service records? More value. Very much worth saving and keeping original since it already is so. Its only original once! As for how much to get the old girl back on the road, its hard to say with such little information. Why was she parked up in the first place? It was obviously cared for and never abused. Probably less than 5000 like someone else said, unless you've got a cracked block or something. Great video!
And yes, its vinyl in there. There's an easy way to tell the difference. Poke your finger gently into the upholstery. If its leather, it will kind of crinkle in and around the indentation. If it's vinyl, it will be mostly smooth. Leather was pretty rare in those days. It became much more common starting in the 80s.
Vous faites vraiment du très très bon et beau travail Félicitations à vous tous
Wow, come out so good. I have such a love for old Pontiacs.
Hey guys, have you tried rolling up tinfoil into a ball and scrubbing chrome with soap,and water won’t believe the results
The Bumper Emblem wood look great detailed in the ridge with Gold Paint!!
I've only watched a couple videos so far, but this car turned out amazing. Yes, those floor mats are sweet too.
I'm inside watching videos on UA-cam as it is already hot here in California, late May!! Keep them coming.
Lovely gift for Grandma!
It's a 1967 , beautiful find. I love it, kj
My Dad had a 1969 Bonneville Rag top..miss cruising in that car..alot of fun back in the day👍👍👍✌✌✌
what a fantastic job guys! Truly amazing!
thats a nice honest original pontiac,luv it.
Absolutely amazing work guys!!