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Old 09-27-2002, 12:10 PM
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I need a dash pad for a 73 Grand-Am and a factory radio.

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I need a dash pad for a 73 Grand-Am and a factory radio.

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Old 09-27-2002, 02:54 PM
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Don't have what you need, just wanted to give you some info incase you didn't already know. The Grand-Am shared dash's with the Grand-Prix, so this will broaden your search.


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Old 09-30-2002, 06:37 AM
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Grand LeMans, Can Ams and LeMans GT's also use the Grand Prix dash.


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Will a 73 grand prix instrament bezel and radio bezel fit a 73 grand am?

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Old 01-06-2003, 07:55 PM
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Yes. Just as long as the GP had a console.


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Old 04-23-2003, 04:31 PM
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My dash pad has a small round vent in teh top in front of the front speaker, what is this for? because i got a dash pad from a grand prix and it doesnt have one...

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Old 04-24-2003, 06:37 AM
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the small round vent was part of the factory climate control system.

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Old 04-24-2003, 01:44 PM
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cool thanks a lot buddy, i'm going to install mine tonight into the new one i got, anyone see a problem with using a hole cut saw and running it backwords so not to rip the fabric?

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Old 04-24-2003, 05:18 PM
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I saw a AM/FM with 8-track today on E-bay for your car. I think the bidding was at $37.00.

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Old 04-30-2003, 01:06 PM
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My car has a factory vynal top with the sunroof, did any GA's in 73 come with a sunroof without the vynal top? also where on the car does it indicate that the car had a vynal top from the factory?

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Old 04-30-2003, 02:31 PM
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also can anyone tell me where i can get an original alarm system diagram? I have the factory alarm, and i'm not sure how it supposed to be, it has the key in the side of the car, and it has a pin switch in the front of the hood, is this correct? and where else does the alarm effect, key, doors, trunk?
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Old 04-30-2003, 07:16 PM
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Pontiac (or GM for that matter) did not offer an alarm system as an option on any of their vehicles in the 1970's. You have an aftermarket alarm system that was commonly used in the 1970's (and unfortunately, alot of them had the keyed switch installed in the fender by drilling a hole in it).

I've never seen any literature indicating that the moonroof (sunroof) option was available sans vinyl top, but this isn't to say they didn't exist. That's a pretty rare option, not many people ordered it.


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Is there any way to remove the egr system from a 73 455?

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Simple: disconnect and/or plug the vacuum hose going to it.
Removal: Remove the valve and drive a couple of appropriately sized steel plugs into the holes.
Stealthy: Remove the carb and drive a couple of appropriately sized steel plugs into the holes in the bottom of the plenum.

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Old 05-24-2003, 04:29 AM
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Brian Baker:
Pontiac (or GM for that matter) did not offer an alarm system as an option on any of their vehicles in the 1970's. You have an aftermarket alarm system that was commonly used in the 1970's (and unfortunately, alot of them had the keyed switch installed in the fender by drilling a hole in it).

<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

GM had an alarm system available in the mid-70's that was dealer installed. I have a NOS setup in the box that I will be getting rid of soon.


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Old 05-24-2003, 09:15 AM
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Rick Lightfoot:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Brian Baker:
Pontiac (or GM for that matter) did not offer an alarm system as an option on any of their vehicles in the 1970's. You have an aftermarket alarm system that was commonly used in the 1970's (and unfortunately, alot of them had the keyed switch installed in the fender by drilling a hole in it).

<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

GM had an alarm system available in the mid-70's that was dealer installed. I have a NOS setup in the box that I will be getting rid of soon.

http://www.roadrunnernest.com/banner2.gif <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Thumbs down to you too, Rick. Notice I said it was never an OPTION. An over the counter, dealer installed only part doesn't count.


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My 73' Corvette had a factory installed alarm system. It had a key switch in the rear between the tail lights. Hooked up through the wiring harness and into the horn. Looked exactly like a trunk latch, except the Corvette didn't have a trunk...

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Old 06-08-2003, 07:35 PM
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I need speakers for my 73 grand am, what size is the front speaker, i heard 4x10 but wasnt sure. Also i know that the stereo requires a 8-10 ohm speaker, where can i get these. thanks.
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Old 07-03-2003, 09:50 PM
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p/y sells a two speaker set up that should fit your car and still give you stereo sound.

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