1973 Grand Am Parts Needed

by dkinzl1 Sun Oct 06, 2024 4:26 pm

The car is a 1973 Pontiac Grand Am, 455. Cameo White/Ox Blood. 53k miles. Not too many options, which I would like to change. I know keeping a classic car "original" is a common strategy, and if this was a 73 Firebird I wouldn't do it, but GAs don't have that value and I don't think adding a few options will hurt.

Other 1973 GM A-bodies that might have the same option mechanics. Lemans/GTO, Chevelle SS, Buick Century GS, Oldsmobile Cutlass Hurst/Olds W-30. I don't know how many previous or subsequent years might also work. Any guidance there would be appreciated as looking up "Grand Am" parts does not often generate much.

Interior parts should be ox blood (red). Here's my list:
> Passenger side lower seat trim. This is the hard plastic skirt near the floor.
> Drivers side power seat - complete.
> Tachometer and rear housing (green).
> Power window door panels with trim and switches. This would be the lower half of the door panels. I think I have the correct mechanicals, motor and tracks for inside the door, but would be open to buying a complete setup to be sure.
> Power trunk release button (goes in glovebox). I have the trunk release mechanism.
> Cruise Control switch. I think I have the cruise mechanicals, but would be open to buying a complete setup to be sure.
> Weatherstrip for a factory sunroof.
> Spare tire cover. This is original to the car and had a stiff top disc, probably cardboard, with felt sides.

For possible barter:
> 1974 power window door panels with switches, saddle (tan).
> Two dome lamps with the map lights, one in excellent condition. The other is good, but the plastic lens cover is kind of yellowed.

by 76Chevelle2Tone Sun Oct 06, 2024 7:35 pm

Welcome to the Forum dkinzl1. There is an Introductions section if you want to mention more about your history with the car and G3 GM cars in general.

by g3chevy / Mr Pontiac Tue Oct 08, 2024 11:19 pm

Welcome to the group! I've got a 75 Grand Am with the factory Skyroof. I got my weatherstrip for it from Phil Kmett at Montemania.com.

by dkinzl1 Wed Oct 09, 2024 8:21 pm

g3chevy / Mr Pontiac wrote:Welcome to the group! I've got a 75 Grand Am with the factory Skyroof. I got my weatherstrip for it from Phil Kmett at Montemania.com.

Thanks g3chevy/Mr Pontiac. I have contacted montemania. By coincidence, my first car was a 1973 Monte Carlo.

76Chevelle2Tone, I put a post on the Introductions page as well.

by Mcarlo77 Sun Oct 13, 2024 4:30 pm

Power seats for 1973 Grand Am for sale in IL.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3836119273325639?rid=10234263650553090&ad_id&rt=1&refID=0&refType=0&referral_code=commerce_attachment

by Limey SE Sun Oct 13, 2024 7:56 pm

Mcarlo77 wrote:Power seats for 1973 Grand Am for sale in IL.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3836119273325639?rid=10234263650553090&ad_id&rt=1&refID=0&refType=0&referral_code=commerce_attachment

I was literally just coming here to Post them they are not far from me and half tempted to rob the power tracks from them for mine

by dkinzl1 Sun Oct 13, 2024 8:15 pm

Mcarlo77 wrote:Power seats for 1973 Grand Am for sale in IL.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3836119273325639?rid=10234263650553090&ad_id&rt=1&refID=0&refType=0&referral_code=commerce_attachment

Thanks for the tip. I've contacted the seller for more pictures.

by impalamonte Tue Oct 15, 2024 12:58 pm

dkinzl1 wrote:
g3chevy / Mr Pontiac wrote:Welcome to the group! I've got a 75 Grand Am with the factory Skyroof. I got my weatherstrip for it from Phil Kmett at Montemania.com.

Thanks g3chevy/Mr Pontiac. I have contacted montemania. By coincidence, my first car was a 1973 Monte Carlo.

76Chevelle2Tone, I put a post on the Introductions page as well.

dkinzl1....welcome