You bring some amazing stuff to your channel Joe, I love your style - how you do this on the fly at car shows all in one take! I don’t know ANY one who is doing this as well as you are, great job!! Love the Judge!
Wonderful and thoughtful review, the history tid bits with John Delorean to all the fine details of the Le Mans to the show the Judge which the car is nicknamed after... you do such a great job Joe. I’m really impressed with your vast knowledge and genuine talent for presenting in front of a camera. Love it! Would love to see these cars make a come back!
I'm 38 yrs old an ever since I seen the movie dazed an confused I've always loved the judge...one day I hope to have one an some others like another nova to would be nice.
Stripes, spoilers, emblems and decals are subjective... some call it muscle car caution tape, cop-bait, etc. Everything else was available on a standard GTO. Therefore, the statement should read the 1970 GTO is the greatest muscle car ever.
Raiti, Raiti, Raiti...the front endura bumper is closed cell urethane, not fiberglass. Those are Year One reproduction wheels and not true Pontiac Rally II wheels found on Pontiacs of the day as you described. I love these wheels and thought about them for a potential build myself. My father in law has a dozen or so classic GTOs, including a ‘70 Orbit Orange Judge not unlike you are reviewing. He and I have talked about GTOs for the past 20 years. This is a Great car! Enjoy your review and thanks for sharing it with us. Please don’t take me for a hater, just trying to help you out.
willjam465 no problem I always invite clarification. I really want Raiti’s Rides to be a community where we all share not only the passion for cars but also the info. I’m so glad you like this car review. Muscle cars don’t often get many views with my subscribers but I like to still bring in the variety. What’s funny was after I shit the video I knew I tripped on my thoughts about the urethane front end. Thanks for the support!😊👍🏻
You're right. Those Rally 2 wheels are not the original. The original trim rings were chrome,and they came off. These look like brushed aluminum and are part of the wheel. Although whoever makes those did a great job.
My buddy bought a 1970 GTO project car, and front clip was removed by previous owner. I loaded the endura bumper, and was surprised how heavy it was. The endura is covering a steel bumper, and the 1970 GTO has a fairly large bumper
I had a 70 400 4 speed GTO in black with tan interior... awesome car 70 was such a mean looking car... 71-72 were almost overdone... i would say the 70 judge is the baddest muscle car in my opinion
Awesome, seeing you check out real cool cars. You must be happy compared to these new unemotional cars and trucks. Would love to see you review the 1970 Chevy Chevelle.
Raiti's Rides Thanks , The 72 GTO was unique because it had side air extractors on the front fenders and deeply recessed front grilles and a unique ductail style rear spoiler... very rare but worth a search!
All the GM A-Body muscle car from 1968-1972 were probably one of the most iconic. They were: 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454 LS6 V-8 with Cowl Induction 1970 Pontiac GTO Judge 455 Super Duty V-8 with Ram Air 1970 Buick GSX with 455 Stage 1 Nailhead V-8 1970 Oldsmobile 442 with 455 Rocket V-8 and Hurst Shifter
I'm a Pontiac guy...when I was young I had a t 37 350 2 spd trans...geared just right..it was one of the last two 37 built because it was a February 71 model (sept 70-Feb 71)
Raiti you have some wrong facts...the nose is not fiberglass its rubber over metal...pontiac called it endura...the color orbit orange was only available on the 70-71 judge only...you couldnt get it on a normal gto without the stripes...and the wheels on the car are updated versions of the original steel wheels
Great job , I love the car and would love to own it ! Just one thing troubles me , Isn't that a console from the earlier , Pontiac A body ? Doesn't matter to me ! But , true Pontiac Guy's might bust on it .
Nice Judge, only thing I would add is the ram air kit. This one does not have it. He has a crome air cleaner and not the baseplate with the foam seal for the hood. Probably cost him 20hp.
455ci isn't a ram air. It's a beautiful car, don't get me wrong, I just highly doubt it's a real judge. If it is, putting a 455 in devalued it. Ram air would be a 400 which actually had more hp than the 455 in the ram air 3 and 4.
You could get a 1970 Judge with the 455 with Ram Air or Non ram air. Rated at 360 hp (370 in the Grand prix) it had 500 ft lbs of torque compared to the 400 RA III 445 ft lbs and 366 hp.
I'll never understand why most people never put the trim rings on their rally 1 or 2 wheels! They look so much better. Without them the wheels look like crap.
Those seats, shifter and steering is not factory on any Lemans or GTO, they are aftermarket and so are those 17" rally's. A 1970 A-body (Lemans/ GTO used a 14x6 rally wheel. You could get buckets seats in the Lemans sport and a sport steering wheel. Pontiac never put a fiberglass nose on a GTO, it was a rubber urethane and they were heavy as hell.
Now that's how a car should be....69 and 70 gto judge ram air....them car's are way better looking then the new models are out now...and back then...you can get that one...with 0 miles brand new..with everything on it....only....6 thousand dollars....not no 80 thousand dollars....like now in today's vichles.....
Wow! Why is it that the message is clear now? Shows the quality of the people! I see the car as red! I wouldn't want that! To crushers it goes from repetitive phishing 2024 phyco's! Maybe put an orange tag on shit so called modern gaming! Another horror story? How do you solve that!
Those are definitely aftermarket rally rims not original at all..they look similar but definitely not original, not original interior either! Almost certainly not a real judge, might not even be real gto, could be Lemans
Beautiful car!! 69 still my favorite, my Uncle had the primer grey one, first time I ever got to see smoking tires, will never forget it!👍
I am so glad that you like this one.
You bring some amazing stuff to your channel Joe, I love your style - how you do this on the fly at car shows all in one take! I don’t know ANY one who is doing this as well as you are, great job!! Love the Judge!
Double G thanks for the encouragement. I’m so glad there are people like you who want to watch.😊
Love love love the GTO. You can’t beat the judge, classic muscle. You never cease to amaze, outstanding review Joe!
This one is extra nice!
The Orbit Orange Judge is in my top 5 Mucle of all time!! Remember the "Humbler" exhaust option for '70, one of the best commercials for the GOAT!
Wonderful and thoughtful review, the history tid bits with John Delorean to all the fine details of the Le Mans to the show the Judge which the car is nicknamed after... you do such a great job Joe. I’m really impressed with your vast knowledge and genuine talent for presenting in front of a camera. Love it! Would love to see these cars make a come back!
Your comments give me the inspiration to keep going!
I'm 38 yrs old an ever since I seen the movie dazed an confused I've always loved the judge...one day I hope to have one an some others like another nova to would be nice.
The GOAT👍
She is a real beauty!
455 HO did not come in a 1970 GTO Judge. So either its a replacement engine or its a Judge clone.
Stripes, spoilers, emblems and decals are subjective... some call it muscle car caution tape, cop-bait, etc.
Everything else was available on a standard GTO.
Therefore, the statement should read the 1970 GTO is the greatest muscle car ever.
Raiti, Raiti, Raiti...the front endura bumper is closed cell urethane, not fiberglass. Those are Year One reproduction wheels and not true Pontiac Rally II wheels found on Pontiacs of the day as you described. I love these wheels and thought about them for a potential build myself. My father in law has a dozen or so classic GTOs, including a ‘70 Orbit Orange Judge not unlike you are reviewing. He and I have talked about GTOs for the past 20 years. This is a Great car! Enjoy your review and thanks for sharing it with us. Please don’t take me for a hater, just trying to help you out.
willjam465 no problem I always invite clarification. I really want Raiti’s Rides to be a community where we all share not only the passion for cars but also the info. I’m so glad you like this car review. Muscle cars don’t often get many views with my subscribers but I like to still bring in the variety. What’s funny was after I shit the video I knew I tripped on my thoughts about the urethane front end. Thanks for the support!😊👍🏻
You're right. Those Rally 2 wheels are not the original. The original trim rings were chrome,and they came off. These look like brushed aluminum and are part of the wheel. Although whoever makes those did a great job.
Nobody cares bro
Awesome car, awesome review. Great work Joe!
Thank you for the compliments!
1970 GTO bumpers are SUPER heavy...I just lifted one off the floor last week...they are heavy!
Bob Silver wow I wonder why?
My buddy bought a 1970 GTO project car, and front clip was removed by previous owner. I loaded the endura bumper, and was surprised how heavy it was. The endura is covering a steel bumper, and the 1970 GTO has a fairly large bumper
because they are not fiberglass, they are rubber type ABS that flexes.
The GTO actually started life as an option on the Pontiac Tempest. Not the La mans.
You are right! Thank you for the assist! I really appreciate when people can help out and share info! Thank you so much for watching!
I had a 70 400 4 speed GTO in black with tan interior... awesome car 70 was such a mean looking car... 71-72 were almost overdone... i would say the 70 judge is the baddest muscle car in my opinion
Awesome, seeing you check out real cool cars. You must be happy compared to these new unemotional cars and trucks. Would love to see you review the 1970 Chevy Chevelle.
Oh I sure do! Stay tuned for a Chevelle!
Good video! Do one on the rare 1972 GTOs and 455 H..O!!
Thanks Doug! I will try to track on down for you!
Raiti's Rides Thanks , The 72 GTO was unique because it had side air extractors on the front fenders and deeply recessed front grilles and a unique ductail style rear spoiler... very rare but worth a search!
All the GM A-Body muscle car from 1968-1972 were probably one of the most iconic. They were:
1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454 LS6 V-8 with Cowl Induction
1970 Pontiac GTO Judge 455 Super Duty V-8 with Ram Air
1970 Buick GSX with 455 Stage 1 Nailhead V-8
1970 Oldsmobile 442 with 455 Rocket V-8 and Hurst Shifter
455 isn't ram air.
I'm a Pontiac guy...when I was young I had a t 37 350 2 spd trans...geared just right..it was one of the last two 37 built because it was a February 71 model (sept 70-Feb 71)
That's probably one of the cleanest ones inside and out I have ever seen, that's no GTO its a GT Whoa lol.
Adam Randell that just cracked me up!😂. This GTO is perfect!
Oh my word ...I think I'm in love sheesh 🔥🔥🔥
Raiti you have some wrong facts...the nose is not fiberglass its rubber over metal...pontiac called it endura...the color orbit orange was only available on the 70-71 judge only...you couldnt get it on a normal gto without the stripes...and the wheels on the car are updated versions of the original steel wheels
Thanks i like these types of muscle cars!
Would be great if they bring a model just like the old muscle cars
I wish sometimes we could just turn back the hands of time!
Orbit Orange GTO. My all-time favorite car.
Great review!!!
Thank you for your love and support!
Great job , I love the car and would love to own it ! Just one thing troubles me , Isn't that a console from the earlier , Pontiac A body ? Doesn't matter to me ! But , true Pontiac Guy's might bust on it .
Thanks for sharing your input and perspective! . It is a great car!
Beautiful
Great video! How would you be able to tell if you have a real GTO Judge ?
So happy to subscribe; high praise to John Delorean❤😊
Thank you for being so supportive!
One of my favorite cars the other two are 1968 firebird and the 80’s Monte Carlo ss oh and the 1986 Pontiac 2+2
I am so glad that i could share this one with you!
Love this car this were my first car 18 years old with a GTO with a size 400 engine hot to trot ..
Nice Judge, only thing I would add is the ram air kit. This one does not have it. He has a crome air cleaner and not the baseplate with the foam seal for the hood. Probably cost him 20hp.
Does it start ?
It runs great!
Love the GTO !! But…my first choice is a ‘70 GS Stage 1…
455ci isn't a ram air. It's a beautiful car, don't get me wrong, I just highly doubt it's a real judge. If it is, putting a 455 in devalued it. Ram air would be a 400 which actually had more hp than the 455 in the ram air 3 and 4.
You could get a 1970 Judge with the 455 with Ram Air or Non ram air. Rated at 360 hp (370 in the Grand prix) it had 500 ft lbs of torque compared to the 400 RA III 445 ft lbs and 366 hp.
I'll never understand why most people never put the trim rings on their rally 1 or 2 wheels! They look so much better. Without them the wheels look like crap.
The judge nuff said!
Glad you liked this one!
Love it ❤
I am so glad to hear it!
nice looking 69 Trans Am parked next to it....believe that color was Orit Orange.
You have good eyes and you are correct!
Wooooooo what a heck of a sexy old school muscle car
I totally agree with you Jonathan!
Yes
Way to go bro
Thank you brother!
I had one of does 4 speed Maual Ram air engine. 3,90 rear gear
Those seats, shifter and steering is not factory on any Lemans or GTO, they are aftermarket and so are those 17" rally's. A 1970 A-body (Lemans/ GTO used a 14x6 rally wheel. You could get buckets seats in the Lemans sport and a sport steering wheel. Pontiac never put a fiberglass nose on a GTO, it was a rubber urethane and they were heavy as hell.
Thanks for that great intel!
Dream car
Now that's how a car should be....69 and 70 gto judge ram air....them car's are way better looking then the new models are out now...and back then...you can get that one...with 0 miles brand new..with everything on it....only....6 thousand dollars....not no 80 thousand dollars....like now in today's vichles.....
1970 the best year
I think you are spot on.
Way to go Joe. Orbit orange, straight line rocket ship!
1970 ss Chevelle 454 next LOL I'm just kidding
You just made my friend and camera guy Tom's day!
Raiti's Rides awesome ! LOL lay some rubber down lol jk
Great car!
Raiti's Rides yes sir!
kg the great one thank you sir!
Nope. The top of the list is all MOPAR.
Cusa, Challenger, SuperBird
Lmao mopar fanboy, you have to wake up and realize there are faster cars out there
Then I'm going to give it a Doug score
the headrest are not right.
The best
There are too many great muscle cars to vote on.
Wow! Why is it that the message is clear now? Shows the quality of the people! I see the car as red! I wouldn't want that! To crushers it goes from repetitive phishing 2024 phyco's! Maybe put an orange tag on shit so called modern gaming! Another horror story? How do you solve that!
Those are definitely aftermarket rally rims not original at all..they look similar but definitely not original, not original interior either!
Almost certainly not a real judge, might not even be real gto, could be Lemans
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