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I found a 73 GTO.....
for sale. It has a 455 motor and 3speed auto. Car is in kinda rough shape, but it can be mine for $800.00. Don't know much about these cars or their value. And what about replacement parts, are they had to find? I will try to post some pics in the next day or two if that may help. Just wondering if it would be worth it.
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Sounds like a good deal to me. Parts aren't a big problem. I bought a 73 GTO junker last year and have been able to find what I need for it on eBay and on www.abodysite.com . Some parts are the same from other 73-77 a-bodies and g-bodies, Lemans, Grand Prix, Chevelle, Cutlass, Century. New weatherstripping is available too.
Go to http://www.showrods.com/73gto/00.gto_home.html to see "Dave's 73 GTO Odyssey" for some inspiration. He has a great story of buying his nice 73 GTO and driving it back home cross country. |
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Yeah, I did a Yahoo search and found his site. Went through the whole thing. Funny thing is, I am just 10 minutes south of Memphis, TN in MS. I wonder if he still lives in Memphis? When I first saw the car, I was not very interested. But the more I look at them the more it is growing on me. I will have to go look at it again and will post some pics.
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if the car has all 4 chrome wheel well moldings, it's a good buy. those rear chrome moldings (1 year only) are gold!
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For $800.00 with 455 and 3 speed. If that car has a NACA hood. buy it! Hoods go from 300.00 up. The fender moldings are a c note plus just for one. NOS ones go for 600.00 plus.
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squire john 1967 LeMans 1973 GTO 1973 Grand Prix 1973 project X 1991 Sunbird V6 convertible (wifes) |
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It does have the NACA hood, but I don't remember about the wheel well mouldings. I think that it was pretty complete though. I'm am going to look at it again tonite or tomorrow. I don't have any more room for another car, but may buy it just to part it out if it is too rough. I'll get the pics ASAP and post them. If I can swing the deal let me know what anyone needs something off of it.
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73 GTO pics...
Here are the pics of the car. It is in very rough condition. I would only be interested in the motor so all other parts would be for sale if anybody sees something that they need. Tell me what ya'll think.
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More pics
This car has the YA 455 block. I could not see which heads are on it. Can anybody tell me what should be on it?
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Not in front of my information center at this time, but, you have:
front bumper with rubber strip. rear bumper with rubber strip. rear window defrost. NACA hood. 455 3 speed. Buy it for $600. Part it out. you'll make back your money plus.
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squire john 1967 LeMans 1973 GTO 1973 Grand Prix 1973 project X 1991 Sunbird V6 convertible (wifes) |
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how are the fenders? inners and outer. They look okay more $$$$$$
The passenger rear panel looks okay from pic $$$ doors $$$ inside trim $$$$ center console $$$ yeah, it might be worth it !!!!!!!!!
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squire john 1967 LeMans 1973 GTO 1973 Grand Prix 1973 project X 1991 Sunbird V6 convertible (wifes) |
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Looks too far gone to restore from the pics. I agree with Squire, buy it and part it out. People that need the parts will be happy to buy them and you can make some profit.
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Feel free to send me the hood....Ive been looking for one. Put me on the list if you decide to sell that.
Neat Car....I parted one years ago....
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Ok. I have gotten some interest in this car. I am working on getting the car and when I have it I will post it so whoever needs something off of it can let me know. I have already gotten PM's on the hood and RR wheel well opening trim. Those who PM me first will get first shot at the parts they request. I will then post better pics of those items for them to see. I am ONLY interested in the motor and transmission. All else will be for sale. Thanks.
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Other than the rear window, what is so unrestorable about it? Seems a shame to part it if someone would bring it back to life....
I'll keep looking, but somewhere I read where someone was looking for a 73.
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more pics....
to see
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thought that I did not have this pic posted, but I already did. Sorry.
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69 Grand Prix SJ-Midnight Green 69 Grand Prix J-Starlight Black 69 Grand Prix J-Limelight Green 70 Grand Prix J-Granada Gold 70 Grand Prix J-Verdoro Green (4-speed) Last edited by gpsonthebrain; 03-22-2006 at 10:38 PM. Reason: thought i had forgotten this pic |
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Yes, it could be restored, but it is rough, and the question is whether it is worth restoring? Unfortunately, they barely bring enough money when they're in good condition to justify a restoration. So I think you are doing the right thing. If you don't pull it out of there, it'll just sit there and rot anyway.
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