1968 Pontiac Grand Prix Rescue: Getting this Big Block Boat Running After Years Off the Road

TLDRIn this video, we rescue a 1968 Pontiac Grand Prix that has been off the road for 15 to 20 years and attempt to get it running for the first time. The car is wedged over a hillside and needs to be towed out. We check the condition of the spark plugs and combustion chambers, drain the old oil, clean the terminals, and replace the distributor. After some troubleshooting, we successfully start the engine.

Key insights

🚀The 1968 Pontiac Grand Prix has been off the road for 15 to 20 years.

💡We check the condition of the spark plugs and combustion chambers.

🔧We replace the terminals and distributor to improve the electrical connection.

🛠️After some troubleshooting, we successfully start the engine.

🔥The car needs further repairs to fix running issues.

Q&A

How long has the 1968 Pontiac Grand Prix been off the road?

—The car has been off the road for 15 to 20 years.

What did you check before attempting to start the engine?

—We checked the condition of the spark plugs and combustion chambers.

What did you replace to improve the electrical connection?

—We replaced the terminals and distributor.

Was the engine able to start immediately?

—No, we had to troubleshoot and make adjustments before successfully starting the engine.

Is the car fully functional now?

—No, further repairs are needed to fix running issues.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Introduction: The 1968 Pontiac Grand Prix has been off the road for 15 to 20 years.

01:12Checking the condition of the spark plugs and combustion chambers.

05:25Replacing the terminals and distributor to improve the electrical connection.

10:58Troubleshooting and attempting to start the engine.

17:59Starting the engine successfully, but running issues still need to be addressed.

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