73-77 A-body TECH Includes 73GTO, LeMans, Grand Am, Can Am

          
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Not a NASCAR but a very interesting look......
Nice looking concept!

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Not a NASCAR but a very interesting look......
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It is cool that he likes the 73-77 A-bodies, all varieties, even if the best looking one isn't his favorite.

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These concept drawings are amazing. I would like to get in touch with this artist and share some ideas I have on a rendering for my Grand Am. I am sure his work is not cheap, but the work speaks for itself. I have looked at the idea of incorporating some small fender louvers on my GA as well.

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These concept drawings are amazing. I would like to get in touch with this artist and share some ideas I have on a rendering for my Grand Am. I am sure his work is not cheap, but the work speaks for itself. I have looked at the idea of incorporating some small fender louvers on my GA as well.
Roger that! I was going to ping your Build Thread w these images in case you'd missed them. Good to see you found this.

You will note that Don V. the artist is located in SoCal - your general area yes? Would be great to see his images of your car - if you contract him...on your build thread.

Your GA came to mind the 1st time I saw this Don Vierstra Creation

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These concept drawings are amazing. I would like to get in touch with this artist and share some ideas I have on a rendering for my Grand Am. I am sure his work is not cheap, but the work speaks for itself. I have looked at the idea of incorporating some small fender louvers on my GA as well.
Love your G/A!! I first stumbled across it on a website my son turned me on to whose name escapes me now (not my son's name, the website's, lol). I think it is badazz, and like you and Alvin, thought specifically of your car.
To be honest, I hate seeing the Pontiac power go, but completely understand. The LS motor suits the comtemporary build of your car, and no matter what it is powered by, will still be unmistakable as a Pontiac. My son is into the late night street scene, and hangs out with a lot of the fastest local cars owner's (yes, believe it or not, there is street racing in central Indiana!). I have to admit, to see a massaged G/A runnin' with the big dogs would warm my heart!! <Disclaimer: I am not advocating street racing, besides, what can I do about it?>

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Alvin; Yeah the artist is located in Buena Park which is about only 30 minutes from where I live. I think I will need to contact him. Pontiacdaver; The LS power was a hard decision but like you said it does fit into the build. As for running with the big dogs....I plan to autocross the car at various local events, and at some Goodguys shows. I also will be road racing the GA at Willow Springs. This will all be for fun. I dont have the unlimited budget some of these guys seem to have. I am looking to get the GA into the mid 11's with traction. No roll bar, and not going to put one in. It's a street car.

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Alvin; Yeah the artist is located in Buena Park which is about only 30 minutes from where I live. I think I will need to contact him. Pontiacdaver; The LS power was a hard decision but like you said it does fit into the build. As for running with the big dogs....I plan to autocross the car at various local events, and at some Goodguys shows. I also will be road racing the GA at Willow Springs. This will all be for fun. I dont have the unlimited budget some of these guys seem to have. I am looking to get the GA into the mid 11's with traction. No roll bar, and not going to put one in. It's a street car.
Wondering what the threshold is for non-roll ball to still run @ Willow Springs? Class, Speed and or Time limited like the 10 sec Drags perhaps?

Sounds like boat loads of fun planned ahead using your GA "every Which Way But Loose".

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