600HP LS7 Powered Pontiac Grand Am Pro-Touring Build

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1973 Pontiac Grand Am Pro-touring style with some big brakes and a 600hp LS7 so sit back and enjoy the ride..
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@cineman73 2 года назад

now THAT is something you don’t see every day! what a unique and awesome build.

@adampalmer5399 2 года назад

Those are the kind of builds I like the ones that you don’t see everyday!🤟

@55cleon 2 года назад

INDEED👌🏿! I Haven't Seen One Since My Uncle Sammy Sold His Around 79-80 (Kindergarten For Me).

@blackbolt3685 2 года назад

And that's Exactly why..I Like it! I love a well executed building of a car most ppl don't even have one their radar

@05EVORS 2 года назад

Another one to Check out is Schwartz Performance '73 442/HO from 2012

@blackbolt3685 2 года назад

@@05EVORS Yes,another great building 🤨👍🏿

@michaelbrown5601 2 года назад

I feel like the original Pontiac stylists’ intentions with this car were finally properly conveyed. The 6sp really makes it fun. And 600hp is perfect. I love it

@jameson6930 2 года назад

It is a miracle when someone see a something in car that other can't. When a fabricator realizes his vision that's special. Beautiful car.

@Hype679 2 года назад

@@jameson6930 I always felt these mid 70's Pontiacs were overlooked. Pontiac had something going while all the other brands had already kind of given up.

@blackbolt3685 2 года назад

You hit the nail right on the head,well said

@TheCycle2300 2 года назад

Thanks for the comments.

@jameskazd9951 Год назад

@@Hype679 in 1973 pontiac made a valve on the exhaust that lasted 53 seconds to get around emissions regulations and after that it opened up and gave you more horsepower. they were the last company trying to keep muscle cars alive

@pinotgrizio3567 2 года назад

I’ve never noticed the lines on this car this guy really had a vision in mind

@trevorsanchez2470 2 года назад

He really did! He knew exactly what he was doing and exactly what he wanted when building this thing. Very nice car!!

@garykeenan3724 2 года назад

I remember a white one but looks totally different body wise maybe guess paid more attention to the hot blond that was driving it!!! Way sharp car like it, wish that hot blond was in this one!!!

@hockeymann88 2 года назад

What a good looking and tasteful build. Refreshingly unique.

@a.k.a.A.E. 2 года назад

yes !

@hugozaldivar8195 2 года назад

cool ¡¡ good taste

@michaelkillerman 2 года назад

Good looking as jar jar binks is

@markshaver3814 2 года назад

Meesa have to agree!!

@TheMicgreenthumb 2 года назад

Got a 74 rebuilt on my channel check me out

@tommyfrombama4834 2 года назад

One of the coolest of all the 73-77 GM intermediates. What a great looking car. Tastefully done as well. I really enjoyed this one!

@GregZentTrumpetMan 2 года назад

What the new GTO should have been like.

@ericdolan2130 2 года назад

Subtle, tasteful, and not another "Me Too" build. I think a lot of people can relate to this ride. Outstanding job.

@benjaminvoncannonn6378 2 года назад

Agree 100 per cent

@SerPurple51 2 года назад

Props to him for going a completely different route than most builders. You don't see a hopped up Grand Am like that regularly!

@aaronlopez3585 2 года назад

She is beautiful, the engine sounds superb and choosing pewter paint sets everything together nicely, great job.

@cliffordkinnear9705 2 года назад

The most beautiful of all the GM Collanade Coupes! The Pontiac Grand Am had the best integrated front fascia--a decade ahead of it's competitors. That's the way I would have modified a Grand Am!!! Fantastic execution.

@AutotopiaLA 2 года назад

He did such a class job with this car!

@ryandubyah2345 2 года назад

I’ve always had a soft spot for Pontiacs, especially the classics. The ‘73 G/A is by no means my favourite, but this build is beautiful, simple and ultra clean, I absolutely loved every angle of it!!

@jeffrey4547 2 года назад

i built a 82 t top put a 400 out of a 71 the car had nice paint and good interior with a v6 in it the 400 dropped right in i had a 100 bucks in the car sold it for 4000 first call i never put much money in my rigs that is y i stay away from ls engines even a free ls engine will cost ur bank to put in a car with out one my pu that i only have 800 in it pushes 700 hp with a stroked 454 with tunnel ram i can't do that with a ls engine and i don't get anymore money for it in fact it sells better with a bbc then a GM LS engine

@ryandubyah2345 2 года назад

@@jeffrey4547 no disrespect intended dude but I don’t even know wtf you’re trying to say with that big ass run-on-sentence of sorts. I assume you’re basically on the same page and love your classics and trade up but believe in displacement. Can’t agree with ya more in that case

@jeffrey4547 2 года назад

@@ryandubyah2345 just saying good build but very very expensive way more then u can get out of it

@danzare5638 2 года назад

@@jeffrey4547 The owner had it for 31 years , he didn't build it for sale , he built a dream he had .....

@TheMicgreenthumb 2 года назад

Got a 74 on my channel goes hard check me out!

@sidefx996 2 года назад

Best looking car I've seen in a long time. I'm not the biggest "restomod/pro-touring" fan but under the definition of tasteful there's a picture of this. Absolutely stunning.

@TheCycle2300 2 года назад

Really appreciate the feedback. Thank you.

@jamesleathers5488 2 года назад

Now that is a great build indeed. You are right it showcases a what if scenario. He should really be proud of that car.

@01surge24 2 года назад

The rear view of this car is so cool…the front and rear seats, console and map light are awesome…some perfect choices were made…nice to see something different being done with a LS motor…love the valve covers…sweet car.

@CP-db4rm 2 года назад

Love the car. Simple, straightforward, and beautiful. Love every part of the car including the Honda seats. One of my favorites on this channel.

@AccordionJoe1 2 года назад

I owned a 1973 Grand Am. It was stolen so I bought a 1974 Grand Am with the insurance money. I have also owned a half dozen other Pontiacs, including a GTO and two Firebird Formulas. But the Grand Ams were my favorites. Powerful and fast but also plush and comfortable for long rides. And their styling was stellar.

@turbo6598 2 года назад

At most car shows this is what I call them oddballs love when you see cars that you normally don't see or wouldn't even possible thinking of making Them into Is resto mod 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥💪🏾💪🏾 This is one awesome build This is Wicked

@danmarley2926 2 года назад

🎯💯❤️😎

@TheCycle2300 2 года назад

Thanks. I appreciate the positive feedback.

@TheGunfighter45acp 2 года назад

This Pontiac looks like a shark on 4 wheels. It bites like one, too. What an awesome build!

@benjaminvoncannonn6378 2 года назад

Funny ...the guppie that turned shark is where I was at

@dal0768 2 года назад

Wouldn’t be my first choice of muscle car to rebuild but this is done very tastefully. Nice work.

@b58hustler71 2 года назад

Most people wouldn't choose this to retro because most people go along with fads or just copy what others do. That's what makes this build special.

@willjam465 2 года назад

Love this build. What great eye for detail he had when putting together. The seats, the console, the exhaust, all look so well integrated that it could have been factory. Good stuff!

@robhersey1796 2 года назад

I also grew up in the early 70's . Our street had a Caprice, Grand am, Cuda, Impala, Monte Carlo, Cutlass,Firebird,a couple of Dodge and Chevy vans, and even a '73 Countach. Those were the days. I love seeing these cars being reborn in such amazing ways, it brings tears of joy to my eyes.

@chrisgray318 2 года назад

What an awesome build, tastefully done. Kudos to leaving in the 8 track .

@dw8840 2 года назад

I'm kind of surprised he left the 8 track in.

@sghi727r 2 года назад

The real music comes from that motor.

@robtownsend5126 2 года назад

Good touch.

@PERFECTLS3 2 года назад

My first car was a 1973 GTO Sport Coupe. I loved that car, argued endlessly about it's authenticity. Not a day goes by that I don't regret selling it. Love to see this, awesome work.

@robhernandez7322 2 года назад

That’s the most matching mismatched interior, and I mean that in the best way, I love it! This Pontiac is new to me so seeing the body lines is kinda surprising that it wasn’t more modified, literally just the cutouts for that exhaust, that’s so cool👌🏼✌🏼

@AutotopiaLA 2 года назад

Such a creative approach. Honda & Acura seats? The body cut out for the exhaust? Awesome!!

@TheMicgreenthumb 2 года назад

Check out how I rebuilt mine! 74 Pontiac grand am!

@robhernandez7322 2 года назад

@@TheMicgreenthumb ok ok 👍🏼 like the PB&Celly

@duane9707 2 года назад

I love this car. OMG!!!

@supernautgames 2 года назад

Awesome! Never really saw how beautiful the lines of this gen were until this restomod

@thomshere 2 года назад

***OMG, I used to own a 1974*** it was white with black interior with the factory honeycomb wheels. You never see these anymore. Love this car, one of the main reasons being my dad worked for Pontiac Motors in Pontiac Michigan at "plant 8" for 32 years. Great job and thanks for posting!

@richardwarfield7386 2 года назад

I love guys who build cars like this - outside the normal. I love Pontiac anything - its cold shower time.

@irenes3470 Год назад

Me too, man

@Caylajoelle Год назад

Have you guys been to Pontiac?

@GA08GT478 2 года назад

I’ve been looking at these malaise era cars all week. It’s really nice to see one modified to such a high degree.

@HotRodHemi 2 года назад

As someone who's owned numerous Pontiacs in their life mostly Trans Am's and Firebirds but I spent my high school years driving a 76 Grand Prix with a 350cid/t350 setup. I've always loved these Grand Am's even though some people consider them ugly and there's actually another one of these that's done up in a similar style but it's a bronze or gold color rolling around the East Coast somewhere👍!

@thebigpicture2032 2 года назад

Me too. Had a 73 with a 400. Nice car but a fire led me to part with it.

@Dane_the_Pain 2 года назад

11am saturday mornings on Australian east coast .. Autotopia drop their vids .. perfect viewing just before lunch 🇦🇺🍻👍

@ConemantheBarbarian 2 года назад

Whe I was 11 a friend of mine’s father had a green 455 GrandAm. That car was a beast. These are cars that we don’t see often anymore. Seeing this one which is so well done brings a huge smile to my face. 😀

@bws1971 2 года назад

The colonnade cars get no love, but they look freaking phenomenal when done right

@SMXJH 2 года назад

Definitely stands out. Sweet build.

@jimmycline4778 2 года назад

This is the BEST looking car ever on this program and theirs been a lot of bad ass cars on here!

@AutotopiaLA 2 года назад

It’s a favorite of mine too

@DeathReaper280 2 года назад

I first saw this when I was visiting Ron Cambra's shop and then saw it later at garden grove main street. Truly an exceptional build.

@ragtopdlxzl1 2 года назад

You never see these cars... and yours is amazing... My '73 Grand Am was 4 years old when I got it and had it 2 years... 400, 4barrel, turbo 400 trans, dual exhaust....

@TheMicgreenthumb 2 года назад

Got a 74 grand am rebuilt check it out phs paperwork 455 sunroof all the bells whistles check it out on my channel

@christophwilhelm6431 2 года назад

Dude! I like OS rims but the fact it's a Grand Am I like the look in that shell. The mill, the intake scoops, the louvers, the quarter exhaust fabrication and the color... Just works🤘 And a HURST no less!

@user-jj3tw1sr7o 2 года назад

I forgot how much I loved these Grand Am’s back then. Thanks for reminding me. What a great build on a unique car.

@We-Are-Scoobs 2 года назад

This is outstanding. First time I have seen one let alone a Pro Touring build like this.

@bobhale3902 Год назад

Sean is such a genuine and all-around good dude. This is the second set of wheels I've built for his Pontiac - such a unique and well put together car. Kudos, dude!

@AutotopiaLA Год назад

Agreed. Really a great guy and he did such a nice job with this car!

@michaelgutierrez4769 2 года назад

This is DOPE AF

@deepjunkgarage 2 года назад

The GM colonnade body cars of the 70s are so freekin cool and you never see the Pontiac Grand Am ! ..... Gorgeous build ! 🍻

@tyobsxura4360 2 года назад

Y’all love to droll over a upgraded Chevelle or Mustang lol and completely forget about jems like these. What an amazing build. And respect to the owner for going against the grain and keeping the culture alive.

@clintontankersley7067 2 года назад

I had one of those cars bought it new it only had a three fifty and a three speed in the floor loved it was burgundy with gold stripes got read of it for a truck and a young kid bought it and got killed in it

@tyobsxura4360 2 года назад

@@clintontankersley7067 man, I know you enjoyed it while your had her & Bless that young man and his fam ❤️

@TheMicgreenthumb 2 года назад

Check out my 74 grand am on my channel not as cool but not far behind.

@benjaminvoncannonn6378 2 года назад

F in cooL...great Pontiac build

@paulm6481 2 года назад

It is a great build. A grand touring car. The fact he did a lot of work himself is a great job.

@AutotopiaLA 2 года назад

Really creative guy and tastefully done

@MAGLtd-hh3ct 2 года назад

That Grand Am has all the right stuff! It’s nice to see someone’s vision of what they want in their car come to life! Beautiful build🇨🇦

@deancarr4507 2 года назад

One of the MEANEST designs. I love the Grand Am so much

@philgayii6788 3 месяца назад

Almost reminds me of the 76 Lemans.

@blakelip3 2 года назад

That front end is so aggressive that’s a true muscle car

@rsgerman4061 2 года назад

Front end look like dog shit

@sucapizda 2 года назад

Ya, thats cool. This car would steel the show man. No one has one, and whats done to it is all the right things. Bravo man. Great ride.

@Locoandchooch 2 года назад

I’m glad he rehabilitated that car. I haven’t seen one since the 80’s. Looks great.

@SuperJoes70 2 года назад

How could you NOT like this car !!

@ZEPRATGERNODT 2 года назад

Clean and tasteful!

@adrianstanciu1002 2 года назад

Pontiac with that face? It is simply gorgeous!👏😍

@josephmatuszak3855 2 года назад

This car is so well done! Truly a unique and beautiful Bonnie worth salivating over! The seats look like they hold ya in perfect, the interior is that mix of new and retro. And the noise that it makes..... perfect.

@chrisnas1483 2 года назад

I like this man's choices on this build.

@AutotopiaLA 2 года назад

Me too. Creative and unique

@coolmoodee 2 года назад

Thats a sweet ride . I remember those growing u9 .... I always did like them . And ne and a buddy were working on his in his parents garage in the 80s . Good times.

@mjdgi1 2 года назад

I love it when someone do something different great job

@AutotopiaLA 2 года назад

Same here!

@iansharpe8420 2 года назад

Such a unique and amazing build love it.

@kmann7530 2 года назад

I absolutely love this car I feel there are a few 70s cars worthy of this kind of stylish design nice job going away from the typical cars we have seen over and over like a breath of fresh air

@AutotopiaLA 2 года назад

Couldn’t agree more

@JerkVegas86 2 года назад

I remember those cars from Smokey And The Bandit. Nice to see one built!

@AutotopiaLA 2 года назад

Never seen one built and I’m blown away by it

@JerkVegas86 2 года назад

@@AutotopiaLA Me too! Awesome vid! Thanks for the content!! Love the channel! And the variety of cars you film!

@v8canyon 2 года назад

Extremely nice! I remember that car back in the day thinking..."nobody knows how cool this car really is". But man, you put it over the top!!! Awesome👍

@AutotopiaLA 2 года назад

He really made this one special

@melvinburwell8202 2 года назад

Ohhh my God. I had a poster of that car on my wall as a kid. This is the real thing. My favorite car so far on this channel. Badd ass!!👍🤑🤠

@TheCycle2300 2 года назад

Thanks for your comments, very appreciated.

@paulypooper2 2 года назад

My most favorite car so far from this channel ..

@blucheer8743 2 года назад

Awesome build! A real cruiser! I love how hot rodders find hidden beauty in the original designs.

@mikeyt1987 2 года назад

That’s a super tasteful build on a car that you don’t see on the road much anymore. Congratulations on doing something both awesome and original!!

@AutotopiaLA 2 года назад

Creative and unique for sure

@matrox 2 года назад

Those cars handled very good from the factory. For the size of that car the cornering in stock trim was excellent.

@jeffreyrigged 2 года назад

they changed the spindles in 73 to the longer ones and eliminated the bump steer the 64-72 cars had. made a vast improvement. rear on all a bodies was a decent setup and was four link from the factory.

@racerd9669 2 года назад

Amazing build and that Pontiac style all its own. Fricking LOVE IT.

@trevorsanchez2470 2 года назад

That’s one hell of a ride man! Very clean! And definitely unique! You don’t see these every day!!!!

@dennismarvin48 Год назад

I was 17 when this car came out and thought it was so beautiful and You Sir have taken it to a level it deserves!

@coach_yo 2 года назад

What a sick sick build! So sleek and retro. Thank you for sharing!

@AutotopiaLA 2 года назад

Thanks for watching. Very cool unique ride

@Lance-ol8lk 2 года назад

I owned one of these cars back in the 80’s, had it for about two years. Forest green, dual radio antennas, 6.5L (400ci) Didn’t make much horsepower back then, however the factory duel exhausts with that V8 sounded great. Video brought back memories! Excellent restoration!

@israelalvarado1695 2 года назад

These A body Colonnade body's are really unappreciated. I have a 73 oldsmobile cutlass and would love to do my car like this one day. Except I would leave the 455 oldsmobile motor in it.

@AutotopiaLA 2 года назад

This one might help people see them differently. Sure did with me

@mg_streetkandi 2 года назад

Yeah Buddy!!!....6 speed ..He is a REAL MAN!!..🏁👍🏽

@AutotopiaLA 2 года назад

Absolutely

@bobaque70 2 года назад

What tape is in the 8 track player?

@superbee7936 2 года назад

Now this is a good one. A model you barely see.. And such a reliëf from the millions of 68/69 camaros

@chrisnas1483 2 года назад

A kid in a candy store 😋

@AutotopiaLA 2 года назад

No doubt

@tonystarks854 2 года назад

Sean has the best job in the world. Joyriding and driving…Awesome cars! Nice

@AutotopiaLA 2 года назад

I love it!!

@tyobsxura4360 2 года назад

your grand dads and uncles let these get crushed 😂 so don’t even go searching for a 73 GP on your local Craigslist you’ll find nothing haha

@TheMicgreenthumb 2 года назад

You can find grand prix not grand am tho. I have a 74 grand am done up and my friend has 73 grand prix for sale. Check me out

@blackbolt3685 2 года назад

This would be me right here,growing up and still today,I see cars most ppl overlook and already in my mind I can see what it could be,and,I always thought this car had cool lines,and,he laid it out..inside and out,making it a sexy beast while staying true to it's original character. Love the color scheme,wheels,interior,sound,and,those exhaust cutouts are an awesome touch as well

@AutotopiaLA 2 года назад

He really made this something special and a powerhouse driver

@tonyflorio3269 2 года назад

Reportedly, the GA was supposed to be positioned where the GTO had been (style & performance) as Pontiac repositioned the Goat for '73 as a more affordable muscle car. This build really brings out the connection between the GA and the previous generation GTO. Nicely done.

@w.a.mproductionsinc9340 2 года назад

Marvelous and you just don't see any of these anymore well done!!!!!!!!!

@AutotopiaLA 2 года назад

Never see these

@ExtremeAutomotiveAddiction 2 года назад

A completely overlooked car that has been built into something tasteful and impressive!!

@AutotopiaLA 2 года назад

Yes yes yes and yes!!

@dwight_zr1 2 года назад

I love the body. I can just see the designers and pencil pushers arguing over production, cost, and design. Love it even more because he has something that's never seen on the road. I haven't seen one in over 5 years. Unicorn. Love it.

@lonniem9728 2 года назад

When i was young a man in my hometown had 2 of these,ive always loved these cars

@AutotopiaLA 2 года назад

He sure did this one right

@Roberto-gp3yx 2 года назад

By far one of the most unique builds to date… the use of materials and style tweaks keep this Pontiac looking factory while also providing the modernization needed to give this beast class & thrills for days!

@1arry11egend 2 года назад

Such a unique vehicle. Great build. Rare indeed.

@AutotopiaLA 2 года назад

Definitely unique and creative build. Absolutely love this car

@powershift1 2 года назад

The more you look at it, the better it gets. Excellent build.

@AutotopiaLA 2 года назад

I agree completely

@larrytate5605 2 года назад

those body styles never got the attn they deserved. what a great design, a lot of folks have never even seen one in any condition. VERY NICE, THUMBS UP, and the owner and interviewer are great in the interview, both dang nice guys with no egos !!!

@AutotopiaLA 2 года назад

I agree here! This car has never received the attention it deserves including from me previously. This made me look at it in a whole different way

@gouldnj 2 года назад

In 1988 I owned and drove daily a 1973 Lemans GTO with a 455 as a 17 year old kid. I worked at a grocery store and did a burn out nearly every day as I left work. The nose cone was dry rotted and would crack at the slightest touch. I loved it.

@regt7748 2 года назад

She’s beautiful!! Stance, paint, wheels, tucked exhaust. Awesome build!

@billalleman3658 2 года назад

Dude! I have been dreaming of this build for decades!

@BammerD 2 года назад

Always love seeing 73-77 GM A-bodies finally getting their time to shine. They're always overlooked and shouldn't be.

@ooboo3191 2 года назад

This has hit a chord with me. My 2nd car was a ‘73 that I loved. I always thought Pontiac could have done a little more with it, but y’all hit this one out of the park. I want one.

@dreamweaver958 2 года назад

Back then, i knew a guy whose father had a 73 tempest. It was stock, but for some reason that car flew. Pontiac. And i always loved the lines of this car. Great Build-

@AutotopiaLA 2 года назад

Love this build!

@dreamweaver958 2 года назад

@@AutotopiaLA yeah man, excuse me, LEMANS-

@TaeLS430 2 года назад

I love the guys who rebuild the not so popular cars like the Rivera’s, Gtx’s, dart’s, thunderbirds etc and not just the popular cars like the stangs, Camaros, chargers and such.

@ianmangham4570 2 года назад

So refreshing to see round headlamps, love the wheels, and the seats are just too comfortable they are the best.

@FYRARMS 2 года назад

Sooooo glad you featured this car! I followed the build online a few years ago. My first car at 16 was a '76 LeMans followed by a '73 GTO at age 18. Of all the big mid-1970s cars, the Pontiacs were my favorites. Such a clean and well-executed build on this Grand Am. Well done, sir!

@PaulSter 2 года назад

Yes! More shifter cars! Nice build. Very resourceful re-purpose of various parts, seats, etc. I love it. Looks very comfortable. Sounds great, goes great! Wheels? Well, I've generally think of wheels and tires like seasoning. Everyone's tastes are unique. So, not my favorite seasoning (wheel/tire combo), but so what, it's not my car, it's his and he should be rightfully proud.

@AutotopiaLA 2 года назад

Great comment!! And a great build

@hv9356 2 года назад

Here again, love the T56 6 speed, and the reliable HP, 373 gears. The car is impressive in a clean and classy way. A great daily driver on nice days.

@dennisesposito9837 8 месяцев назад

Awesome job! Lots of time in a project like that! Still got my 1974 grand am ! 1st car 1980 I bought for $1200. 43 yrs later! Got to love it had a few dozen through the years ! Bringing that car up to date! Is the best thing ever! I appreciate a job well done! Any time you want to up date mine just let me know! LOL😂 😂😂😂

@AutotopiaLA 8 месяцев назад

That’s awesome having your car that long! I love what Sean did with this one