[JonW]

I'm looking at a '72 Grand Prix that is for sale. What is the difference between J and SJ trims?

[supercar]

455 engine and cornering lights to name a few.

[Matt Meaney]

the SJ group was Y97 and consisted of:
34W-455 engine
434-R.H. & L.H. body color mirrors
-L.H. remote control
614- vinyl accent stripes
662-lamp, luggage
664-lamp, door courtesy
691-maintenance free battery
718-rally gauge cluster

the J had a 400 as standard (no such thing as a SJ with a 400 engine), but could be optioned with everything in the SJ group individually. there really is no dead give a way that the car is a true SJ with out PHS.
'72 was the first year for the engine to be identified in the vin. it is the 5th digit and is a letter. the 400 4bbl is designated with a "T" and the 455 4bbl a "Y". these were the only two engines available.

[JonW]

Thanks, Matt!

[supercar]

So, cornering lamps were no longer standard on an SJ? I have always had 69 cars with the exception of one 72 SJ. Not sure, but I think my 72 SJ had cornering lamps.

[400 4spd.]

FWIW my 72 J has luggage, cornering lamps and the door courtesy lamp options.

[Matt Meaney]

my '69 info is not readily available, but I believe it to be the same as '70 (except for the 428).

for '70, Y97 model SJ
322-lamp group
348-455 engine
488-rally gauge cluster & clock
631-automatic level control
RR-G78x14 white fiberglass tires

Y92 Lamp Group
651-lamps, cornering
654-lamp, dome & reading
664-lamp, door courtesy
671-lamp, underhood

[Matt Meaney]

Originally Posted by JonW

I'm looking at a '72 Grand Prix that is for sale. What is the difference between J and SJ trims?

hey, let us know how you make out good or bad and maybe some pics if you can. good luck.

[skullbucket]

My 72 400 Prix does not have cornering lights, maybe 455 cars have them standard?

[UPC-WU2]