1938 Pontiac Coupe Start To Finish Build

Автокөліктер мен көлік құралдары

This is a condensed version of the 43 videos in the playlist for the 1938 Pontiac. The transformation from a bush car to what you see in the bottom took around 7 months in my spare time to build.
00:00 Intro
01:56 Welding the roof up.
09:50 Installing Camaro clip
13:11 Installing Camaro Diff in the car.
15:30 Installing Chevy 5.3 LS Motor
21:14 Installing floors in the car
22:08 Installing pedal assembly
23:16 Engine turning a custom firewall
25:36 installing a fuel tank in the Pontiac.
27:34 Modifying a Mustang radiator to fit the LS
28:32 Custom Dash insert for the Speedway gauges.
29:38 Modifying custom headlights for the Pontiac.
32:04 Chopping vent windows
35:03 Chopping Garnish moldings
36:40 Rebuilding glove box door
38:28 Dent repair on the trunk.
43:43 Stripping the paint off the car and doing dent repair
45:53 Starting body work.
50:03 Prep car for Paint
55:05 Upholster interior.
59:59 Driving the Pontiac coupe.

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  • @sprezzatura8755
    @sprezzatura87559 ай бұрын

    Pontiac wished they had designed this beautiful coupe. This fella is not precious about anything. He just jumps in and gets it done.

  • @markharrisllb
    @markharrisllb3 жыл бұрын

    How can anyone so talented be so humble? You have an amazing work ethic and deserve any success that comes your way.

  • @Vinhhienvlog_1983

    @Vinhhienvlog_1983

    2 жыл бұрын

    you're super bro

  • @dwebster50

    @dwebster50

    2 жыл бұрын

    That is how he keeps making amazing creations. I like how he addresses new challenges. Something that keeps you humble. It’s bigger than you and you address it each time you come across a challenge. To compare him to Pennys and Bad Chad, is his personality is comes out as a calm man with a rogue attitude that is highly creative & most of all Not arrogant .

  • @josephgood5475

    @josephgood5475

    2 жыл бұрын

    That's the first thing I want to do with my car is driving through the mud

  • @josephgood5475

    @josephgood5475

    2 жыл бұрын

    What the hell is the matter with you why you got to run your brand new car

  • @FZ2HELL

    @FZ2HELL

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes...

  • @tetreaulthank4068
    @tetreaulthank40682 жыл бұрын

    It was a joy watching you do this car, as a collision shop and restoration shop owner for well over 40 years you abilities do fabricate pretty much anything on the fly is really impressive ! I enjoy just how you’re able to draw the line in all your builds to where your doing it for yourself. I am grateful and appreciate you sharing these builds with all of us. Thanks !!

  • @MrSimon1909

    @MrSimon1909

    Жыл бұрын

    you from canada?

  • @pearlygates1500
    @pearlygates1500 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful lines.. The best I've ever seen. Probably sold by now.

  • @wes11bravo
    @wes11bravo3 жыл бұрын

    So YOU'RE the one responsible for all those crop circles! Here we were blaming those poor aliens the whole time! Seriously - she's a work of art, my friend. Beautiful job.

  • @OlysGarage
    @OlysGarage3 жыл бұрын

    It's crazy to watch all those episodes mashed together. You worked so hard on this car and it turned out beautiful. Hard to realize all the work you did. It was one of my favorites of your builds to watch. Enjoy it, hard work has payed off!

  • @samuelekanem1654
    @samuelekanem1654 Жыл бұрын

    The guy who brought this car back to life is a genius. Amazing !

  • @sarahholmes6281
    @sarahholmes62812 жыл бұрын

    What a "💓GOD-GIVEN💓" Fascination (Talent) for a Man to be INDUSTRIOUS and ABLE to Build things from the Ground Up! (With NO Procrastination or Laziness! to Get Things Done!) 👍😊👍

  • @johnmuffy2848
    @johnmuffy28483 жыл бұрын

    I have not seen that coupe in 47yrs. I even got my drivers liscence in it! I hit a pole in the winter of 1970. My father took the car on a trade for me on a 1961 MGA twin cam. I screwed that one up, as youtes do. A little history, the original owner went off to Normandy, and neve came back. The parents covered the car and I bought it in that condition. When I let it go, I had completly refinished it to stock..I love what you have done to her. I had good memories from her, and I hope you do also. She deserves to be renewed. I love what you have done to her. Good luck.

  • @JustMe-in5jn
    @JustMe-in5jn3 жыл бұрын

    " I'm not a professional at this" This guy has octane running through his veins.

  • @aqema
    @aqema2 жыл бұрын

    I pressed like once when I saw this guy's welding, then I wanted to smash like again when it came to the final result, but realized I had already pressed the like button before.

  • @user-tt7lz6zl9p
    @user-tt7lz6zl9p11 күн бұрын

    My father did a 1940 Pontiac,took him 11years. The car is really cool,rumble seat and all. Sorry no pictures,way before you-tube. Thank you for the video,cool restore..

  • @greggill6994
    @greggill69943 жыл бұрын

    Wow! Transformed an old relic to a very classy classic! Great talent in chopping and metal work involved to make it all flow together! Very impressed!

  • @kennyguillotte1881
    @kennyguillotte18813 жыл бұрын

    Then I been watching from then. One of my favorite channels!

  • @sylvainleseur1072
    @sylvainleseur10722 жыл бұрын

    This is my second time watching this video. It's like your truck with two rows of seats. It is not a transformation but a metamorphosis. You are an artist.

  • @billmagorian490
    @billmagorian490 Жыл бұрын

    What a multi talented guy who persevered through so many difficult situations. Amazing!

  • @jz9985
    @jz99853 жыл бұрын

    Absolute genius who knows his stuff. Love the no nonsense presentation and explanations. Thanks for sharing your passion. Joe

  • @pieterbezuidenhout2741

    @pieterbezuidenhout2741

    3 жыл бұрын

    Nope . Just an ordinary guy doing his best . Pleasing to watch a great job.

  • @bobbyshell8563
    @bobbyshell85633 жыл бұрын

    One of the coolest channels on youtube . Keep them coming . Being disabled the ole cars and trucks being brought back helps me thru my day .

  • @HalfassKustoms

    @HalfassKustoms

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for checking it out Bobby!

  • @JazzStrat781

    @JazzStrat781

    3 жыл бұрын

    Right there with you Bobby, best to you man

  • @robertandjodijackola4901

    @robertandjodijackola4901

    3 жыл бұрын

    Looking at all the old iron you have. A good trick to preserve it is, squirt drain oil in the bottom of all the panels, doors, hood, and trunks etc. Let it drip out its dirty for awhile but here in Minnesota I've drove my 2004 Toyota for 300.000 miles no rust!

  • @williamdolyniuk7804

    @williamdolyniuk7804

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yeah it is a differant ......comic book like but REAL hmmmm. .... or pulling up to white washed mansion... ritzzze party .champagne. etc.

  • @mgonzales56
    @mgonzales56 Жыл бұрын

    How does anybody get to this point when you can build something so beautiful pretty much from scratch. That is amazing. Great job. Car came out fantastic. You have a great talent. I would consider this an art.

  • @thaifoodlover5296
    @thaifoodlover52963 жыл бұрын

    I can honestly say I have never watched a KZread vid longer than 5:00 until now. I watched end to end and must say, this build was fantastic.

  • @suhayl5157
    @suhayl51573 жыл бұрын

    This is simply amazing. the guy is pure talent but most importantly, modest. hats off to you.

  • @rickm5806
    @rickm58063 жыл бұрын

    I love your totally relaxed attitude to chopping a car roof! I'm sittin here freakin out, staring at my '50 Studebaker truck. All the "what if" scenerios playin out. And then there is you goin "lets chop this outa there and see what happens"! Oh yeah, this truck is an absolute rust bucket! Hell... 2 inches of one door at the bottom is just gone! There was zero floor when I got it. Anyway ive been inspired by your videos. Keep up the great work!

  • @HalfassKustoms

    @HalfassKustoms

    3 жыл бұрын

    haha thanks, and your truck sounds neat, although rust sucks at least you can make what you want with it theres nothing there so you can't possibly make it wrong haha

  • @rodrickdavidson6815
    @rodrickdavidson68153 жыл бұрын

    I don’t care what anyone says, but you are a bloody genius. That was bloody awesome mate. Congratulations on a job well done. Cheers. 🇮🇳🥳👏🤩👍

  • @dinoaivaliotis3827
    @dinoaivaliotis38273 жыл бұрын

    Restoring classic vehicles is keeping American history alive great job👍

  • @alexavgeres9283
    @alexavgeres92833 жыл бұрын

    Wow, I just spent three years of my life restoring a 1966 Ford F100 and this gentleman makes it look way too easy. Definitely showing his talents in many different areas of the restoration. Nice work!

  • @johnwitherspoon8253
    @johnwitherspoon82533 жыл бұрын

    Brings back memories Great to see from start to finish.

  • @bradpage8967
    @bradpage8967 Жыл бұрын

    Had no idea that this project was the beginning of your KZread experience!!! You do the videos so effortlessly, it’s like you are a natural at anything that you attempt!!

  • @BobbyB209
    @BobbyB2092 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much for the video of your project. It was a joy watching you do all of your work.

  • @petergerard2406
    @petergerard24063 жыл бұрын

    I'm glad you started your KZread channel. I love the metal work you do as a sheet metal worker myself I enjoy seeing you proceed through the builds and come up with such awesome finished vehicles. Looking forward to the next one.

  • @howardkoster4026
    @howardkoster40263 жыл бұрын

    Gangster car! Awesome!! Glad we got to see it this way, start to finish...LOTS OF WORK!! Enjoy it....

  • @benbloomer7503
    @benbloomer7503 Жыл бұрын

    I love the lines on her. You have a great combo there. She's a beautiful car that you wouldn't be afraid to drive for a daily. Your talent and confidence to do it all is an inspiration. Thank you for sharing.

  • @chrisackerley1842
    @chrisackerley18422 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Brent. The "Driving the Pontiac Coupe" sequence [starts at 1:00:01] is a masterpiece.

  • @davidziolkowski9815
    @davidziolkowski98153 жыл бұрын

    The dude gets more done on a Monday night than I get accomplish in a month.

  • @cut--

    @cut--

    3 жыл бұрын

    just fast forward your life ! :):)

  • @buckeyejim2989
    @buckeyejim29893 жыл бұрын

    You give a utube creator greater meaning.👍 Thanks for taking us along.👊😎

  • @johnsaikaly
    @johnsaikaly Жыл бұрын

    This guy is a genius there’s no way I could do that. I would just like to watch him work all day.

  • @billymania11
    @billymania112 жыл бұрын

    It's beautiful. To pull something from that era and re-imagine the vehicle like you did is just amazing. I hope it brings attention to your enterprise.

  • @joew7328
    @joew73283 жыл бұрын

    I was just strolling through till I seen this ol Pontiac, I got a soft spot for them ol classic cars, like how u modified it, just absolute beautiful, awesome vid👍

  • @LoveWhatYouDrive
    @LoveWhatYouDrive Жыл бұрын

    Hi there! Just today I found your channel and man do I love it! I love this build. I like the way you make your videos. Very encouraging to see one man accomplish so much great work! Thank you sir! You are an encouragement!

  • @rand49er
    @rand49er4 ай бұрын

    Such a pleasure it was to watch this whole video and to see so many facets of the car's transformation. Loved it.

  • @garydonnelly8337
    @garydonnelly83373 ай бұрын

    My mom had a 39 pontiac business man's coupe, what a great car that was.

  • @motorfreaknew
    @motorfreaknew3 жыл бұрын

    what good memories ...I started following your channel just when you installed the camaro front axle on the Pontiac! Nice summary of the various stages of construction!

  • @eddie-g2143
    @eddie-g21433 жыл бұрын

    Man..... this might be the most incredible restoration i've ever watched....... the transformation of a complete junker to a priceless antique........ this is a moment of RESPECT!!!!😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮👍❤️

  • @stevelangsdorf7307
    @stevelangsdorf73073 жыл бұрын

    How fucking awesome is that, builds car finishes it and takes it for a ride on a snowy road and a dirt field FRIGGIN beautiful, congratulations my man.👍

  • @raymanning1064
    @raymanning1064 Жыл бұрын

    Wow? You da man bro. Bodywork, fabricating, painting, welding, upholstery. U did it all. Unbelievable. Congrats and thanks for sharing it with us wannabes.

  • @davidrivera6599
    @davidrivera65993 жыл бұрын

    you do great work sir!!! You're a dying breed of excellent metal work and for that you have my respects!

  • @skullbreakercustoms
    @skullbreakercustoms2 жыл бұрын

    Man I hope I can build epic things like this when I'm older!

  • @Jobch42v4-6
    @Jobch42v4-63 жыл бұрын

    Been doing builds for some years now. Right now, I'm working on 4 BMW CSis from the 70s. Full of rust like lace curtains. Lots of panel work to do. Love watching a craftsman at work. Picked up some great ideas from this vid too. Well done!

  • @charleschidester6767
    @charleschidester67673 жыл бұрын

    I think we all have the ability to think in multiple dimensions. But very few can translate it into three dimensional STEEL. You are very talented.

  • @mafcawebmaster4237
    @mafcawebmaster42373 жыл бұрын

    Impressive! Shows your talents as an "I can do it all" guy. End result is a very cool vintage hot rod. Enjoy it!

  • @Apache61
    @Apache612 жыл бұрын

    I think this is my favorite build of yours so far. Very cool custom. That chop was a lot of work!

  • @8bitbonsai
    @8bitbonsai Жыл бұрын

    at first i was like "bah, why paint the car brown" but the more i look at it the more i like it. great work

  • @DriverGuy23
    @DriverGuy233 жыл бұрын

    A good looking rod, with tons of personal touches. Better than most show vehicles, has more soul & you can drive it every day. Damn fine good job.

  • @johnfetzer9637
    @johnfetzer96373 жыл бұрын

    watched the whole thing , amazed at your welding and fabrication

  • @chrisrussell6798
    @chrisrussell67983 жыл бұрын

    5 months behind, but that is one of the best builds I've seen yet. Love all your work and how you enjoy the fruits of your labor!

  • @gunalan257

    @gunalan257

    Жыл бұрын

    But.. yA.." v not have any involved,but when v see you team works it's done, these parts give a big satisfied for anyone if prosid.. thanks yA

  • @zizilazy
    @zizilazy3 жыл бұрын

    You've reconstructed and rejuvenated the legendary 1938 Pontiac. I've spent 1 hour for this beautiful car and I did really appreciated your hard work from Thailand. Cheers !!!

  • @kiettisakbennett843
    @kiettisakbennett843 Жыл бұрын

    You are a car fabrication genius. I love what you did. I wish to have you work on my 1939 Ford standard I just bought. I would love to have it lower just like you did to this car with the back slanted like that. Thank you for making me watching every episode of your KZread channel. 😊😊 I love it

  • @Smegacool
    @Smegacool3 жыл бұрын

    What a great-looking car! Love the music also....

  • @Aparatchik09
    @Aparatchik093 жыл бұрын

    This is just amazing, and you are incredibly talented!

  • @KROOOZIN
    @KROOOZIN2 жыл бұрын

    I love the fact that, after spending so many sweat equity hours on that thing, that you took it out into a field and did donuts until you tired of it. Beautiful ride, was fun to watch the build. Thank you!

  • @laurensmith1828
    @laurensmith1828Ай бұрын

    Im doing a 41 chevy coupe and this is right up my alley im going to have to watch this about 5 times and take notes . Hehee. Tons of info going on there . I can see already the bbc might be a problem . Beautiful car ,love it.. Thanks a million!

  • @paolomichielin4849
    @paolomichielin48493 жыл бұрын

    Sei un ottimo carrozziere restauratore. Vali tanto oro, quanto pesi! Bravo!

  • @murrayandru7527
    @murrayandru75273 жыл бұрын

    Great skills Brent Thanks for sharing ! That has the look , awesome journey to get there too!

  • @krobak47
    @krobak47 Жыл бұрын

    I am just constantly in awe at the unbelievable skill you have in building these incredible cars. Amazing!

  • @mk-jl3zd
    @mk-jl3zd Жыл бұрын

    I truly enjoyed watching your work,thanks for sharing it with us.

  • @robertironside3166
    @robertironside31663 жыл бұрын

    Ya this build was my introduction to your channel. You are, as far as I'm concerned, the master of the subtle chop. You don't lose headroom and make things more aerodynamic. Love the Dodge chop [my current fave] but I love this Poncho with the Torpedo headlights. Fantastic stuff!

  • @CarterAutoRestyling
    @CarterAutoRestyling3 жыл бұрын

    You nailed the proportions! It looks like something the gm design team would have drawn up in 1938.

  • @janviljoen7001

    @janviljoen7001

    2 жыл бұрын

    Is the color original? I would have liked black and yellow.

  • @victoriaevelyn3953
    @victoriaevelyn39532 жыл бұрын

    ive been watching a lot of mechanics getting old rusty machines working again pulling the motors apart getting all the grime out and getting them working again but theres something even more satisfying to see a build from start to finish

  • @FrisellFan01
    @FrisellFan012 жыл бұрын

    I am left shaking my head...in awe......watching you.... bend, shape, contour.....pure art.......just amazing work.......

  • @towman7882
    @towman78823 жыл бұрын

    Brother you have some awesome skills. Your like the car whisper. Love your Channel. Keep up the awesome work and be SAFE up there. 👍👍👍👍👍💯🥇🏆 Nashville, Tennessee

  • @damirkolar5197

    @damirkolar5197

    2 жыл бұрын

    Of course, LOL! Especially where he covers sheets of metal. Not to mention that the original metal that is covered is not protected against rust. He should remove the original sheet metal and replace it with a new one, not overlap the original. Really Awesome. Yeah Right. LOL. That car is gonna have rust problems in few years again.

  • @epostiljon
    @epostiljon3 жыл бұрын

    When I cant be out riding my motorcycle, watching this is the best therapy for me. What a splendid work. Hats of for you sir

  • @renevenegas9689

    @renevenegas9689

    3 жыл бұрын

    El

  • @buuchaunguyen123

    @buuchaunguyen123

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@renevenegas9689 pp

  • @buuchaunguyen123

    @buuchaunguyen123

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@renevenegas9689 lppp

  • @PaulS72Baby
    @PaulS72Baby3 жыл бұрын

    This guy here is the best fabricator I've ever seen. Top notch!

  • @bigchieftrucker9757
    @bigchieftrucker97573 жыл бұрын

    Damn that's a nice ride!! Love to see the face of the dude who bought this new back in the day. Turned his everyday driver into an awesome outlaw.

  • @KiwiStag74
    @KiwiStag743 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic build, mate. I especially loved seeing the doughnuts....er....testing done in the field and watching you at work with fabrication and bodywork. The old girl has come up a treat - She looks graceful and like she'd be a very comfy cruiser. Great stuff!

  • @rocketspushoffair
    @rocketspushoffair3 жыл бұрын

    A pleasure to watch and listen to! I like how you alternate between fast time lapse and narrating in real time. The sound track is excellent!

  • @larrybair8074
    @larrybair80742 жыл бұрын

    H.A., you’re the best fabricator I’ve ever seen.

  • @markarrivi298
    @markarrivi2982 жыл бұрын

    THATS THE BEST LOOKING PONTIAC IVE EVER SEEN BRENT THANK YOU 👍

  • @pauldulworth2768
    @pauldulworth27683 жыл бұрын

    Man o man, you’ve got talent for days. God bless you, sir, for sharing with us all.

  • @robertbarkey3194
    @robertbarkey31943 жыл бұрын

    I Love the Body Style of that Car n the Stents is Perfect n believe it or not I liked the Rough look 😆

  • @darrenbrisson4336
    @darrenbrisson43362 жыл бұрын

    I swear to God the ending drive with that back ground music this clip should receive some kind of award for coolest video

  • @timswords6716
    @timswords67162 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely the best video on auto project I've seen ..what a craftsmen...fabulous ..

  • @MrMadkaw400
    @MrMadkaw4003 жыл бұрын

    Love this car

  • @jamesmclaughlin5610
    @jamesmclaughlin56103 жыл бұрын

    Good morning.. it’s a wonderful thing watching an artist transform a relic into Art Deco. So many skills,talents,and efforts melted into a classic... Thanks for the treat....James

  • @gingersherrod11

    @gingersherrod11

    3 жыл бұрын

    Melded mate

  • @jamesmclaughlin5610

    @jamesmclaughlin5610

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@gingersherrod11 Great point... wonderful description....James

  • @lagirroc
    @lagirroc2 жыл бұрын

    I grew up on a farm in Oak Bank Manitoba. The final scene in your video just really hit home. I was back in my 53 Meteor tearing up the field . No insurance, no license, and no cares !! Thanks for the memories !

  • @Zooboo1

    @Zooboo1

    Жыл бұрын

    Meteror...US Ford

  • @lancemclean9273
    @lancemclean9273 Жыл бұрын

    Hadn’t seen you sewing before- jack of all trades for certain

  • @timhitt9541
    @timhitt95413 жыл бұрын

    I wish I had these skills and a shop.I would love to do this kind of work!

  • @Pyxe_ZA
    @Pyxe_ZA3 жыл бұрын

    It’s my first time watching your channel and I have to say, I absolutely love your approach. No complicated long boring details and OCD about the right or wrong way to do something etc. This stitch and patch project was truly satisfying to watch, even the music is enjoyable. And respect to you for doing this alone. Thought you would add a bit of tan to the interior to compliment the tan trimmings on the exterior.I hope you have more content like this, or I’ll be very upset 😓😅. Anyway great job sir. PS... meh, it is what it is 🤣

  • @gunalan257

    @gunalan257

    Жыл бұрын

    yA..

  • @keithlahui557
    @keithlahui5573 жыл бұрын

    Truly an amazing display of workmanship! Just too good.

  • @motorpaintcraft3808
    @motorpaintcraft38083 жыл бұрын

    This one cameback to life beautifuly. You´re an artist.

  • @jayr5331
    @jayr53313 жыл бұрын

    This was a great build. One of my favorites. I like it on air suspension but I can completely understand removing them. Nevertheless this is a great build.

  • @THRASHMETALFUNRIFFS
    @THRASHMETALFUNRIFFS3 жыл бұрын

    This probably my favorite of ur cars, that shape is just Fk'n elegant and hot rod at the same time...

  • @kentowens2179
    @kentowens21793 жыл бұрын

    This car is one of my favorites. Normally, I'm not a fan of "chopped" 30's cars. But the work you did on changing to a 3 window and altering the top line turned the car into what it should have been to begin with. Now, it has sleek lines like some of the greatest of designs of the 30's. Great eye, and great work!

  • @gunalan257

    @gunalan257

    Жыл бұрын

    Ya the mfk allow there

  • @Eduardo-uo7qs
    @Eduardo-uo7qs3 жыл бұрын

    In my opinion, the incredible car ever made in the world. Congratulations on the work/restoration and video. From Rio Brazil.

  • @GMB730BX
    @GMB730BX3 жыл бұрын

    Man love how it came out hands down to you make more video with these old rides I'm loving it

  • @glenharper3136
    @glenharper31363 жыл бұрын

    Man of so many talents, Thanks for posting.

  • @pjofurey6239
    @pjofurey62392 жыл бұрын

    Love this build, all done in house, impressive set of skills

  • @bullardbellamy3681
    @bullardbellamy36812 жыл бұрын

    You’re building dreams and are living the dream. Awesome work. Lots of land and classic cars. This screams Americana.

  • @DK-jg5vk
    @DK-jg5vk3 жыл бұрын

    I lo ve the crop circles at the end. Great looking Pontiac!

  • @valkillmore847
    @valkillmore8473 жыл бұрын

    You build the coolest shit Brent. Best channel on youtube.

  • @lesliewood4069
    @lesliewood40692 жыл бұрын

    Good job who needs really tv when we have great things like this to see.

  • @petejoy6328
    @petejoy63283 жыл бұрын

    What an awesome job!! It’s not perfect, but it has tons of charm! I love it ! Thanks for sharing

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