Will The RUSTIEST GTO Ever Run and Drive 250 Miles Home?

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Published 2024-04-12
I bought this rusted and abandoned 1969 Pontiac GTO last fall from essentially a junkyard, we got it running back then but that was about it. I dumped it at @JunkyardDigs place and now it's time to drive this vintage Pontiac 270 miles home! Will I survive?

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All Comments (21)
  • @JunkyardDigs
    I still can't believe Dalton survived this one 😂
  • @370DatsunZed
    "The next guy who touches this will be screwed...and that next guy is probably me..thankfully I hate that guy" 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Brilliant!!! Love this!!
  • @NotAGarage
    Anyone who's watched the Silver Dollar Chevy truck that was rotted and "restoreable." Knows that Dalton has the hands to fix this GTO.
  • @vexxy2464
    32:31 "are you planning on driving this home??" "yeah.." the disappointment dad energy kevins dad radiated here, I could feel it through the screen
  • @wes11bravo
    "Turn off the part of my brain that cares" - I've found this small but powerful concept will get you through so many of life's challenges. Thanks, Dalton!
  • @kennyspry5189
    Man I just can't believe how bad that GTO has rusted away and the Guy bought it brand new.
  • @forsakenace9577
    Any video with PBG and JYD is a guaranteed hour or so of entertainment and comedy.
  • @corygraves7161
    Lights cigarette with boat tank in the back seat, "shake hands with danger" plays.
  • @jamesmurray9668
    I have to say, thank you for being the only guy willing to smoke on camera. As a licensed asbestos abatement worker, I need that healthy layer of tar to keep the meso away.
  • @ryurc3033
    Dude thank you for mentioning the vr1 oil. So many people pour in whatever oil they are familiar with, without even considering its meant for new cars specifically. I ruined a hot rod 454 with the wrong oil. (.30 over flat tops, cam, intake, 750 demon carb, headers, ls7 style rec port heads...) It ran excellent for about 10,000 miles And i had been using vr1 20/50. It only took 500ish miles on Castrol to ruin it.
  • @georgeponnay447
    Best frame repair ever! This is how real men do metal fab. "We could do a podcast from inside of this trunk."🤣
  • @BreakFixRepeat
    The first test drive, Dalton's complete lack of concern and Kevin's inner fight to avoid panicking....
  • @joegiusep
    Seeing this car shaped from a rusty heap into a running GTO with nothing but a hammer and sheer grit is why this type of video will never get old for me. Never change, Dalton.
  • Featuring The Inevitable Jim! Another great reoccurring character of the PBG JYD universe!
  • “Do you feel this vehicle is safe for highway travel?” … “Yes I do yes I really do. I believe that and, I know it's not pretty to look at but it'll get you where you want to go … and, amazingly, the radio still works! Don’t ask me how … but it does!”
  • @joenestor1673
    57:59 the pure enjoyment on dalton’s face vs the pure terror on Kevin’s was fantastic 😂😂
  • @ericwithac2919
    I've owned 3 1968 GTO,s ( one was a convertible) and one 1969 ram air 4 speed GTO. I'm glad you spent the time to make it somewhat roadworthy and complete your trip. The snowflake rims look pretty good also.
  • I have to say, I am mighty impressed. I honestly did not believe that it would get you the full 250+ miles home under its own power. That is quiet possibly the most rusted out GTO I have ever laid eyes on.
  • Dalton, you make some of the best videos on YouTube. I am 17, and this next month I’m gonna be buying my first project car, a 1970 Cutlass Supreme. Your (and Kevin’s) videos have taught me almost everything I know about working on cars, and 2 years ago, I could never have fathomed taking on a project car. I still know essentially nothing, but what I have learned from your videos has given me the confidence that (theoretically) it’s not as complicated as it seems. From the bottom of my heart, thank you.