132674 / 1973 Pontiac Grand Am
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This restored to original 1973 Pontiac Grand Am has won multiple national awards and been featured on the cover of High Performance Pontiac magazine. It is probably the best 1973 Grand Am in the world and is one of the most unique and interesting Pontiacs in the classic car hobby.
Recently frame-off restored, this solid and surprisingly complete first year Grand Am was originally delivered to Friend Pontiac in Beaver Pennsylvania. Its European inspired design translates well in correct GM code 74 Florentine Red on top of bodywork that displays no signs of major repairs and was undoubtedly very straight before the restoration started. If you check out the photos closely, you can sight down the cars curvy flanks and see that there are no ripples in the sheetmetal and panel alignment is spot-on thanks to factory correct gaps and the 100% original seams.
Pop this cars beaked hood and you'll find an original 400 cubic inch L65 engine that hasn't been torn apart since it left GM's Pontiac Michigan plant almost 40 years ago. It's an extremely strong running engine which idles so smoothly and drives so well that the previous owner decided to err on the side of authenticity and leave it untouched. At the top of the engine, a satin black air cleaner displays a correct "400-2" decal and sends air into a correct 2 barrel carburetor that is fed through a correct AC fuel filter. Below the carburetor, Pontiac's tried and true 400 wears correct blue paint from its valve covers to its oil pan and displays correct reproduction decals and chalk marks. On the right side of the engine, the cars custom Harrison air conditioning system has been restored to its proper state and includes a correct Frigidaire compressor, and on the left side of the engine you'll find a fresh brake Booster and master cylinder.
Behind the big 6.5 liter engine you'll find an original turbo-Hydramatic 400 3-speed transmission that sends power to a Safe-T-Track Posi-traction rear end with comfortable 3.23 gears. Holding that smooth drivetrain off the ground is an optional special suspension with the firm ride option which includes computer selected springs, firmer shocks, taller front spindles that were borrowed from the F-body, and 1.125 front and .94 rear stabilizer bars. On top of that serious handling hardware is a variable ratio power steering system that has good feel and GM's standard power front disc and rear drum braking system. The cars passive stock Exhaust has been upgraded to a welded aluminized true dual system that features an H-pipe and two chamber Flowmaster mufflers. The suspension, steering and brakes have all been properly maintained and the chassis looks exceptionally clean given the age and authenticity of the car. At the corners, great looking 15 inch Pontiac snow flake wheels wear 225/70 Goodyear Eagle GT IIs. However, if you're more of a traditionalist, the cars original finned hubcaps are included with the sale.
Inside this Pontiac, high style is the name of the game. The original Oxblood vinyl interior is 100% intact and in spectacular condition with rich looking Morrokide buckets that include both reclining backs and twist adjustable lumbar support. The beautifully detailed dashboard houses a great looking African Crossfire Mahogany gauge pod that contrasts well against the cars highly detailed gauges and chrome trimmed air vents. At the center of the dash, controls for the cars custom HVAC system and an original Stereo Eight 8-track player sit above a pristine console that is slightly canted toward the driver. At the sides of the seats, the nicely preserved padded door panels include chrome handles for the doors and windows next to upscale angled pull straps. The steering wheel is the cars original optional sport wheel that features bight satin aluminum spokes and a factory fresh Pontiac branded horn button. The original nylon blend loop carpet looks great under heavy duty rubber floor mats, and the burgundy headliner is exceptionally nice with no glaring issues or signs of age.
With the luxury and flair of a European sports sedan and the style and grunt of a fire breathing American muscle car, this is one old Pontiac that has personality by the buckets.
1973 PONTIAC LEMANS ON CHASSIS DYNO
HERE ARE A COUPLE OF PULLS ON THE CHASSIS Dyno. IT WAS LATER DISCOVERED THAT WHEN THE CAR JUMPED THE ROLLERS IT BENT THE DRIVESHAFT. JUST ANOTHER PART BROKEN TO ADD TO THE SCRAP PILE.
Pontiac Grand Am History 1973-2005
Pontiac Grand Am History 1973-2005:
1973 Grand Am - First generation
1974 Grand Am Sedan
1974 Grand Am
1975 Grand Am
1976 Grand Am
1977 Grand Am
1978 Grand Am in The A-Team TV Series
1978 Pontiac Grand Am - Second generation
1979 Grand Am
1980 Grand Am Coupe
1980 Grand Amino Prototype - Chevrolet El Camino by Pontiac
1985 Grand Am LE - Third generation
1986 Grand Am Pro Stock
1986 Grand Am SE
1986 Grand Am
1987 Grand Am tuned
1988 Grand Am LE
1988 Pontiac Grand Am SE Coupe
1989 Grand Am SE Coupe
1990 Grand Am SE
1991 Grand Am Sport Coupe Quad 4 16v
1992 Grand Am 4-Door Sedan - Fourth generation
1992 Grand Am Quad 4
1992 Grand Am
1993 Grand Am Sport Sedan
1994 Grand Am Sport Sedan
1994 Grand Am
1995 Grand Am GT Coupe
1996 Grand Am 2-Door GT Coupe
1996 Grand Am 2-Door SE Coupe
1996 Grand Am 4-Door SE Sedan
1998 Grand Am
1999 Grand Am
2000 Grand Am
2001 Grand Am 2-Door Coupe
2001 Grand Am GT 2-Door Coupe
2001 Grand Am GT 4-Door Sedan 3.4 Ram Air V6
2001 Grand Am SE 2-Door Coupe
2002 Grand Am 358 Pro Stock
2002 Grand Am
2003 Grand Am SE Sedan
2004 Grand Am at NHRA Nationals
2004 Grand Am GXP
2004 Grand Am
2005 Grand Am GT Coupe
2005 Grand Am Pro Stock
2005 Grand Am
1973 Pontiac Grand Prix
What a Classic!! 1973 Pontiac Grand Prix. 54.3 HP Hard Top, only 28,000 miles by one owner. Check it out at http://www.auction-fest.com
1973 Pontiac Grand Prix For Sale
PLEASE NOTE: THERE WAS A MISTAKE WITH THE VIDEO. THERE IS ONLY 28, 131 MILES ON THE CAR. NOT 280,000.
This 1973 Pontiac Grand Prix is being offeredon Craig's List for a limited time.
It's very well kept and has one been smoked in only once or twice in it's history. It's owned by the original owners and has been kept in the garage to prevent any possible damage. It has an original 8-track player and has a beautiful white leather interior. The actual mileage is just over 28,00 miles and there are no problem with the car at all. This is definately a limited time offer and should be taken advantage of before it's too late.
If there are any questions about the car at all, please comment the video or send an e-mail to mikeandkelly@hughes.net
How To Remove Rust from Car Parts - 1973 Pontiac Grand Am Upper Trailing Arm
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The Metal Rescue team shows Mark how the Metal Rescue Rust Remover bath can restore an upper trailing arm off of a 1973 Pontiac Grand Am. Our Metal Rescue girl also demonstrates the safety of Metal Rescue by putting her hands directly into the bath with rusty parts. Metal Rescue was able to bring the upper trailing arm back to life in only a few short hours and no harm was done to the rubber grommets either. See http://www.metalrescue.com for more information and success stories from Metal Rescue!
The Seven-Ups Car Chase
this car chase is from the 1973 movie "the seven- ups" starring Roy Schider. this chase features a 1969 pontiac ventura driving after a pontiac grand ville at neck break speeds throughout the city. i hope you enjoy this...
Stock 1973 Pontiac Grand Prix Burnouts
Stock '73 Grand Prix. First burnout is with open exaust manifolds and edelbrock single plane intake. the next ones are with open headers, a stock dual plane intake, and 750 quadrajet. the last two have 24in. collecter extensions. the car currently runs 15.4@93 at 8000feet of elevation, which corrects to a 13.71@103.1. it picked up .8of a second and 4mph with headers and stock intake!
