I should have put my comment here. Mike thank you again for sharing the memories of your father and history of your life with the gto! I'm heading to your channel now!
That's a happy man driving that car what a good memory it's cool to have cool parents. The colors gorgeous that car is just right on enjoy nice to see happy people doing happy stuff.
@@brianreynolds4149 Hey Brian, I wish! I had the UA-cam idea, a few years after completing the project. Now all I have are playlists for a Tremec TKO/TKX install, a Pontiac 470 Rebuild (Short Block, and long Block), as well as a Fitech install playlist, which I mentioned was a future project in this video. That said, if you want to follow someone on youtube that I learn from, for body and paint, it's Keven Tetz. He now does videos with @eastwoodcompany He's the best when it comes to online learning. Good luck!
So amazing to have that car along with you for the memories of your whole life as the car ages like fine wine. I had a 69 GTO 4 speed convertible that we broke every traffic law known to man! That car is so beautiful.
Everything about this beautiful pontiac is incredible but to me the story is by far the best thing! Mike thank you for sharing this car and memories!! Simply flawless
I have one my dad gave me when I was 16 years old I’m 46 now and still have her. Love my Pontiac so sad to see the company go belly up. I wish I could get mine restored.
That's awesome... I have faith you'll get it restored. Especially if you have a family... I'm 47, so I get it. If you ever need any help, head over to my channel and let me know.
@@FastMonty I grew up in a very nice neighborhood in north Seattle. Just down the street was Naval Air Station Seattle (Sandpoint). My best freinds dad was a Petty Officer so I was on base a lot. There were many Squadrons of all types as well as a SeaBees unit. This was at the height of The Vietnam War and you could hear taps being played every night at 5'oclock. By the time I graduated from High School there was no draft and no war so I was working instead of soldiering. I collect USN flight gear and deck jackets now.
@@WillyMcCoy50 Thanks for sharing your story... yeah, I was around planes a lot, when I was super young. I too wanted to fly for the Navy, but just didn't work out. My Dad still has his flight gear, which we've started having my 6 year old son wear... which is hilarious. Anyway, thanks again for your comment.
@@FastMonty Naval Airstation Seattle is now a huge city park. There is a large off-leash dog park I go to everyday. My dog and I ran into the last base commander a while back. He was a Navy Flier just after WWII. He was flying off aircraft carriers when the Navy was transitioning from piston to jet power. He talked about the first series of carrier jets and their shortcomings. He laughed when he told me his Squadrons' name was "The Fighting Red Cocks". Fliers are among the world's most level headed people I have ever known. They have a great outlook and fantastic sense of humor.
@@WillyMcCoy50 Ha! Yeah, I've met a lot of Navy Pilots... the older guys, like you mention, seem to have the best sense of humor, as well as the BEST stories! NAS Miramar is pretty close to us, where it's now a Marine Corp base... luckily they still fly F-18's, F22's and Osprey's all the time... love free air shows! See ya!
Glad to see that it's running again Mike. I wish that my dad had held onto his 74 Duster years ago, instead he sold it down the line because the suspension was known to break on it and eat the tires, still though, I would have liked if he had held onto that car.
Thanks Brother! Yeah, memories are invaluable. You never know, you might stumble across another Duster you'll fall in love with. I'm going to start posting more driving videos on my channel too...
@@FastMonty Will be looking forward to seeing them, especially the trunk cam viewpoint, and perhaps another viewpoint with the camera hanging from the side looking over the trunk lid as well.
Guy reminds me of myself. I do every aspect of the build from motor and mechanical to paint and body work along with professional welding and custom stereo installer.
Many moons ago when I was 16 yrs.young I bumped into an older friend selling a 67 formula firebird w/orig. everything 400,hurst 4spd., and it was a dark forest green for the sum of600 clams we use to say back in the day, the Beast inthat Pontiac engine was something else when things like hp #’s and ft.lb.#s. I literally burned many of tires and clutches alone cost more than the whole car.Long story short I loved my first Pontiac which a few more came along the way.Awsome job remod love that color love the car,excellent story man! Keep’n it real
Now we know why Mike (Fast Monty) has been dragging his feet showing the car running again on his own channel! :) THIS is the big reveal. Nice work, Mike! I'm so glad to see it running and on its own four feet again. Looking forward to seeing more of it on your own channel. I love the 5-speed. Your videos on that subject will be super-valuable when I replace the THM400 in my '74 Firebird Formula with the same trans. P.S. I chuckled at the backseat camera jerking during the shifts. :)
I have a ‘69 midnight green convertible in the works. Just like you, I welded a lot. In fact, convertibles were worse on rusting, I replaced practically 75% of the sheetmetal. It’s worth it though, I love the ‘69 body style. My goal is to make the body as nice as yours. I know the panel fitment isn’t easy to align with this bulging body.
Absolutely faboulos and amazing car, l belive you how much cost you hard working hours but results l don't have a words to describe just trill on my back when l heard the sound of engine, congratulations
I learnt spray painting in my 20s and yr right, it's not hard just veeery time consuming in the prep. It's all about prep. How good yr job will be is how good you prep it.
I just bought a 1971 survivor. I'm not mechanically inclined at all but I'm going to give it try. The car is at my mechanic but im going to grab it and get started. I can always bring it back lol!
Awesome! If you haven't already, my channel is full of tips and tricks that might help with your build. (If I could do it, anyone can, ha, ha...) Have fun!
Beautiful car! Please to back to the period correct wheels. I had the 69 Judge Ram Air IV. Traded it in in 74 for a Grand Prix SJ for $1500 what a fool I was. Still have dreams about that car to this day. In dreams, it is more like a barn find of condition.
The fact the original block is still with the car, makes the car 100% worth any value appraised. When a car does not have its original engine, it is worth 50% of value. Always keep the original engine, even if you replace it with another.
When I learned auto body, we were taught to LEAD. I learned from a man that did body work when they were known as metal men, because body filler didn’t exist! And yeah, my pops had a green 69 GTO too. If I ever get a muscle car this be it!
Good question Robbie... They're US Mag BandIt's. Keep in mine, mine are 3 piece wheels, which they don't make anymore. But, they do make a one piece, and two piece version. The two piece have more sizes, and you can customize the offsets. Thanks!
That was funny, wait wait not this car, I had the same GTO color green, black vynl. Roof, hurst shifter, 400 Blk, black leather, wider tires, took the ac out too, stationed Fort Bragg NC, lived off post in Southern Pines, drove McParson rd (sic) 30 mile long two lane asphalt road, no traffic only military convoys, 110 mph the most I could handle at 18 yrs old, filled up with gas at base and at home. Got my first lay in that car. Crying the day I had to sale it for a Volkswagen bug.
Big thanks to Mike and the RestoMods team! Thanks for showing off my work... I'm a member of RestoMods and can't wait to win the next car!
I should have put my comment here. Mike thank you again for sharing the memories of your father and history of your life with the gto! I'm heading to your channel now!
@@lilred-emax2027 Thanks Paul, looking forward to having you over at my channel...
That's a happy man driving that car what a good memory it's cool to have cool parents. The colors gorgeous that car is just right on enjoy nice to see happy people doing happy stuff.
Thanks Mark! Totally agree.
Thank you for keeping the heartbeat a Pontiac. I was hoping not to see an LS engine.
Thanks Tim!
@@FastMonty do you have a video we're your painting your GTO?
@@brianreynolds4149 Hey Brian, I wish! I had the UA-cam idea, a few years after completing the project. Now all I have are playlists for a Tremec TKO/TKX install, a Pontiac 470 Rebuild (Short Block, and long Block), as well as a Fitech install playlist, which I mentioned was a future project in this video. That said, if you want to follow someone on youtube that I learn from, for body and paint, it's Keven Tetz. He now does videos with @eastwoodcompany He's the best when it comes to online learning. Good luck!
@@FastMonty thank you
@@brianreynolds4149 Welcome... If you ever have any questions, I'd be glad to help.
You guys bring back memories of a car with real power and attitude.
Dude, Hold my beer!
Man, the stories. Don't ever let it go.
So amazing to have that car along with you for the memories of your whole life as the car ages like fine wine. I had a 69 GTO 4 speed convertible that we broke every traffic law known to man! That car is so beautiful.
Everything about this beautiful pontiac is incredible but to me the story is by far the best thing! Mike thank you for sharing this car and memories!! Simply flawless
Thanks Paul! Great to see you over at FMG. It'll be fun!
I love Pontiacs. You did a fabulous job, my good man.
That GTO is a real beauty, great job guys.
I own a 1969 GTO, what a piece of car
My brother had a 69 GTO. When he would pick me up at school he would always tell me put your seat belt on. Brings back great memories.
Ha! Yeah, Loved it when my Dad would pick me up from school too... glad we were able to jostle some memories loose.
Respect to Mike. As a South African, I am envious of American Muscle car owners. I simply love the Pontiac GTO.
Thanks Paton! Maybe one day you'll get one... keep the faith!
I have one my dad gave me when I was 16 years old I’m 46 now and still have her. Love my Pontiac so sad to see the company go belly up. I wish I could get mine restored.
That's awesome... I have faith you'll get it restored. Especially if you have a family... I'm 47, so I get it. If you ever need any help, head over to my channel and let me know.
VR, you can do this yourself! Really you can. Now, get busy. lol
Can someone just pick my jaw from a floor. This is just breathtaking....
Ha! Much appreciated!
Verrrrrrry Nice! I still like 15" wheels but those are alright with me. Fantastic work you did there! Tell your Dad "FLY NAVY"!!
Thanks! Will do... Sounds like you were in the Navy too? Thanks for your service!
@@FastMonty I grew up in a very nice neighborhood in north Seattle. Just down the street was Naval Air Station Seattle (Sandpoint). My best freinds dad was a Petty Officer so I was on base a lot. There were many Squadrons of all types as well as a SeaBees unit. This was at the height of The Vietnam War and you could hear taps being played every night at 5'oclock. By the time I graduated from High School there was no draft and no war so I was working instead of soldiering. I collect USN flight gear and deck jackets now.
@@WillyMcCoy50 Thanks for sharing your story... yeah, I was around planes a lot, when I was super young. I too wanted to fly for the Navy, but just didn't work out. My Dad still has his flight gear, which we've started having my 6 year old son wear... which is hilarious. Anyway, thanks again for your comment.
@@FastMonty Naval Airstation Seattle is now a huge city park. There is a large off-leash dog park I go to everyday. My dog and I ran into the last base commander a while back. He was a Navy Flier just after WWII. He was flying off aircraft carriers when the Navy was transitioning from piston to jet power. He talked about the first series of carrier jets and their shortcomings. He laughed when he told me his Squadrons' name was "The Fighting Red Cocks". Fliers are among the world's most level headed people I have ever known. They have a great outlook and fantastic sense of humor.
@@WillyMcCoy50 Ha! Yeah, I've met a lot of Navy Pilots... the older guys, like you mention, seem to have the best sense of humor, as well as the BEST stories! NAS Miramar is pretty close to us, where it's now a Marine Corp base... luckily they still fly F-18's, F22's and Osprey's all the time... love free air shows! See ya!
This car is absolutely stunning
Those Rims are just Sick off the hook,,,Fux an A
Thanks Paul!
his smile and the sound of the car says it all
My dream muscle car right here, perfection
hope you're in it! make your dream come true!🔥
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Thats really how to do it! Awesome car!
I bought a 69 gto , brand new. Light green with dark green vinyl top and interior. 4 spd. Came with red line tires and rally wheels. Loved it !
That's awesome Don. I wish I had more pictures of this car when it was brand new. Maybe one day you'll get er back.
@@FastMonty I also had a 67 ,4oo h.o. now I'm 75 and love my buick LaCrosse !
@@donayers5925 Ha! Ain't nothing wrong with that...
@@FastMonty the young chick's , don't look at me like they used to,when I was in one of my goats ! 😄😁
@@donayers5925 Ha! Chicks only look at my car... ha, ha...
O baby what a Beautiful sound.!!! That’s pure sweetness 😁
Beautiful car and story
Mike that is a very beautiful car, you are a excellent craftsman
Thanks Bill!
Totally an awesome GTO build!
Thanks!
Excellent Restoration 👍👍👍👏👍👏👏👏👏👏
Thanks Louis!
Glad to see that it's running again Mike. I wish that my dad had held onto his 74 Duster years ago, instead he sold it down the line because the suspension was known to break on it and eat the tires, still though, I would have liked if he had held onto that car.
Thanks Brother! Yeah, memories are invaluable. You never know, you might stumble across another Duster you'll fall in love with. I'm going to start posting more driving videos on my channel too...
@@FastMonty Will be looking forward to seeing them, especially the trunk cam viewpoint, and perhaps another viewpoint with the camera hanging from the side looking over the trunk lid as well.
Guy reminds me of myself. I do every aspect of the build from motor and mechanical to paint and body work along with professional welding and custom stereo installer.
Glad to hear that!
Many moons ago when I was 16 yrs.young I bumped into an older friend selling a 67 formula firebird w/orig. everything 400,hurst 4spd., and it was a dark forest green for the sum of600 clams we use to say back in the day, the Beast inthat Pontiac engine was something else when things like hp #’s and ft.lb.#s. I literally burned many of tires and clutches alone cost more than the whole car.Long story short I loved my first Pontiac which a few more came along the way.Awsome job remod love that color love the car,excellent story man! Keep’n it real
Thanks Paul... I appreciate the comments, and the memories are certainly awesome.
Just a really nice job...glad you kept it semi stock looking and the Pontiac motor..
Thanks D!
Butler performance 💪🏿
Yes sir! Thanks!
Now we know why Mike (Fast Monty) has been dragging his feet showing the car running again on his own channel! :) THIS is the big reveal.
Nice work, Mike! I'm so glad to see it running and on its own four feet again. Looking forward to seeing more of it on your own channel. I love the 5-speed. Your videos on that subject will be super-valuable when I replace the THM400 in my '74 Firebird Formula with the same trans.
P.S. I chuckled at the backseat camera jerking during the shifts. :)
Thanks Griff! You got me... ha, ha... great timing, eh? Thanks for the comment!
Had to change my pants when you started it up. OMG it sounds SOOOOOOOO gooooood!!!!
Ha! Love that. Thanks!
NICE 👍.
Thanks Bill!
I have a ‘69 midnight green convertible in the works. Just like you, I welded a lot. In fact, convertibles were worse on rusting, I replaced practically 75% of the sheetmetal. It’s worth it though, I love the ‘69 body style. My goal is to make the body as nice as yours. I know the panel fitment isn’t easy to align with this bulging body.
Ha! Thanks Marc... agreed... totally worth the time and patience. You'll get there!
Very Nice!!!
Thanks Brother! Almost as nice as yours... ha, ha...
Absolutely faboulos and amazing car, l belive you how much cost you hard working hours but results l don't have a words to describe just trill on my back when l heard the sound of engine, congratulations
Sad to see after all that work you still have precisely the same struggle to open the hood as I do on my 68!
Ha! Seriously ... I hate that too... if you find a better way, let me know!
I learnt spray painting in my 20s and yr right, it's not hard just veeery time consuming in the prep. It's all about prep. How good yr job will be is how good you prep it.
😍 Amazing CAR!
It sure is!
Thanks!
Must be something with the radiator hoses because my uncle had a 69 gto with 400 and he was always blowing hoses, and belts lol
No issues with mine and I beat the hell out of that car. lol !
Thanks for keeping it PMD
Welcome! Ha, ha... thanks!
so beautiful 😍
It sure is one beautiful car!
Thanks!
I just bought a 1971 survivor. I'm not mechanically inclined at all but I'm going to give it try. The car is at my mechanic but im going to grab it and get started. I can always bring it back lol!
Awesome! If you haven't already, my channel is full of tips and tricks that might help with your build. (If I could do it, anyone can, ha, ha...) Have fun!
Beautiful car! Please to back to the period correct wheels. I had the 69 Judge Ram Air IV. Traded it in in 74 for a Grand Prix SJ for $1500 what a fool I was. Still have dreams about that car to this day. In dreams, it is more like a barn find of condition.
Darn, hindsight is a hell of a thing, huh? 😅
@@RestoMods Also, I meant no disrespect on the period correct wheels comment. To each his own.
@@robertclymer6948 No disrespect taken, Robert! Thanks for the comment brotha! 😁
The fact the original block is still with the car, makes the car 100% worth any value appraised. When a car does not have its original engine, it is worth 50% of value. Always keep the original engine, even if you replace it with another.
Fast Monty's Garage,cool name.
Ha! Thanks Marty!
One day I will have a pontiac 1969....for now I have to enjoy my dodge 47
For a first build in a home garage that’s a damn good finish. The wheels aren’t for me but the rest of the car is spot on.
Thanks Carl!
well done mikes, killer gto build indeed
Thanks!
Badass Mike
Thanks!
When I learned auto body, we were taught to LEAD. I learned from a man that did body work when they were known as metal men, because body filler didn’t exist! And yeah, my pops had a green 69 GTO too. If I ever get a muscle car this be it!
Love it
Thanks Donald!
That car is a wiked pissa, great job.
great car I had a 69 where are the hidden headlights?
Hidden 😉
You mention you wanna go bigger wheels in the front if you'd like to sell your Front wheels let me know thanks
someone have a link to this exact wheels please ? i want the same for my 66 GTO
Good question Robbie... They're US Mag BandIt's. Keep in mine, mine are 3 piece wheels, which they don't make anymore. But, they do make a one piece, and two piece version. The two piece have more sizes, and you can customize the offsets. Thanks!
Go Holley EFI man
HI what size and who makes your gto wheels
They're 20x10 and 19x8.5 Made by US Mags. Look up their "Bandit's"
So mike when you did the trans did you have to modify the trans tunnel ?
Yes. Check out my Tremec install playlist, on my channel.
Hey there mike do you still have your original drive pulleys and do you want to sell them ?
Not anymore, sorry!
🤙🏼
Thanks!
That was funny, wait wait not this car, I had the same GTO color green, black vynl. Roof, hurst shifter, 400 Blk, black leather, wider tires, took the ac out too, stationed Fort Bragg NC, lived off post in Southern Pines, drove McParson rd (sic) 30 mile long two lane asphalt road, no traffic only military convoys, 110 mph the most I could handle at 18 yrs old, filled up with gas at base and at home. Got my first lay in that car. Crying the day I had to sale it for a Volkswagen bug.
Ha! Great story! Thanks for sharing...
Would he like to sell it?
Link to his UA-cam page?
I'm right here. Ha!
Пушка
Will you take 5 Grand cash?
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I don't like front license plates on any of my cars. Takes away from the overall appearance
Totally feel you on that! Unfortunately each state has their own laws for front plates so we like to be prepared 💪
I'd take those wheels and roll them over the first cliff I come to.
I just inherited my dad's 1969 GTO that he's had since he was a kid too. Weird.