[Brewster]

The GM system is flat in some transitions however that front right tire does hide allot of pipe.
Being jacked up must explain some of the gap between tire and fender?
More pictures available ???

[Lloyd-TX]

Originally Posted by Brewster

The GM system is flat in some transitions however that front right tire does hide allot of pipe.
Being jacked up must explain some of the gap between tire and fender?
More pictures available ???

I'm gonna see if I have any more / better pics, Brian. I probably do, but finding them . . .

And yes - being jacked up definitely made the fender to tire gap all fudged up.

[Lloyd-TX]

Originally Posted by Brewster

The GM system is flat in some transitions however that front right tire does hide allot of pipe.
Being jacked up must explain some of the gap between tire and fender?
More pictures available ???

Couple more shots, but of no help concerning the exhaust. One of the pics does settle the large RF tire to fender gap question, though.

Man that car was GORGEOUS . . .

[blue71ta]

love the vintage BFG tires

[Lloyd-TX]

Originally Posted by blue71ta

love the vintage BFG tires

Yep.

Much better looking than their current offerings . . .

[johnta1]

In the magazine article Lloyd posted, they talk of the exhaust on the TA and don't mention any resonators.

Early builds not have them possibly?

[Lloyd-TX]

Originally Posted by johnta1

In the magazine article Lloyd posted, they talk of the exhaust on the TA and don't mention any resonators.

Early builds not have them possibly?

Dunno, John?

They only built '73 SD's for a couple or three of months, right? Like June thru August?
And then they dropped the resonators on the '74 SD's . . .

[Alvin]

Originally Posted by Lloyd-TX

Couple more shots, but of no help concerning the exhaust. One of the pics does settle the large RF tire to fender gap question, though.

Man that car was GORGEOUS . . .

Lloyd – thanks for posting the pics of Mike Pergande’s Brewster SD.

IIRC: It was shown @ Houston Autorama for several years. I remember seeing it there before anyone was restoring them.

Although Black and White Photos; Mike’s SD is shown starting on page 61, in Chapter 7, of John Gunnels publication:

Classic Motorbooks, PHOTOFACTS
PONTIAC TRANS AM 1969-1973

[Alvin]

Lot F307.1 1973 Pontiac Trans Am Super Duty
455 SD, Factory Air, PHS Documented

September 5-8, 2012
This Lot scheduled to be sold FRI 8:10PM

http://www.mecum.com/auctions/lot_de...1&entryRow=967

DESCRIPTION
While other muscle cars were fading away, Pontiac’s Firebird Trans Am continued to sell to customers seeking looks, power and handling. The top engine choice was the new SD455 CI V-8, a hand-assembled unit incorporating a reinforced block, special cam, aluminum pistons, oversize valves and header-like exhaust manifolds. Pontiac rated the SD455 at 310 horses, much lower than its actual 360-plus HP. This SD455-equipped 1973 Trans Am is one of the best examples in existence and one of the rarest by virtue of its Brewster Green paint and Tan interior. Even better, it is also completely original except for the tires and the battery, and shows just 44,000 miles.
HIGHLIGHTS

- One of the best 1973 Super Duty Trans Ams in existence
- Completely original except for the tires and battery
- 455 CI Super Duty
- Automatic transmission
- Factory air conditioning
- Power brakes
- Power windows
- Rare color combination
- Brewster Green with Tan interior
- Front console
- PHS documented

[Lloyd-TX]

Originally Posted by Alvin

Lot F307.1 1973 Pontiac Trans Am Super Duty
455 SD, Factory Air, PHS Documented

September 5-8, 2012
This Lot scheduled to be sold FRI 8:10PM

http://www.mecum.com/auctions/lot_de...1&entryRow=967

DESCRIPTION
While other muscle cars were fading away, Pontiac’s Firebird Trans Am continued to sell to customers seeking looks, power and handling. The top engine choice was the new SD455 CI V-8, a hand-assembled unit incorporating a reinforced block, special cam, aluminum pistons, oversize valves and header-like exhaust manifolds. Pontiac rated the SD455 at 310 horses, much lower than its actual 360-plus HP. This SD455-equipped 1973 Trans Am is one of the best examples in existence and one of the rarest by virtue of its Brewster Green paint and Tan interior. Even better, it is also completely original except for the tires and the battery, and shows just 44,000 miles.
HIGHLIGHTS

- One of the best 1973 Super Duty Trans Ams in existence
- Completely original except for the tires and battery
- 455 CI Super Duty
- Automatic transmission
- Factory air conditioning
- Power brakes
- Power windows
- Rare color combination
- Brewster Green with Tan interior
- Front console
- PHS documented

Now THAT'S the SD I like!

BG, auto and air, NICELY optioned and all OE except the tires and battery - PERFECT!

[Lloyd-TX]

Originally Posted by Alvin

Lloyd – thanks for posting the pics of Mike Pergande’s Brewster SD.

IIRC: It was shown @ Houston Autorama for several years. I remember seeing it there before anyone was restoring them.

Although Black and White Photos; Mike’s SD is shown starting on page 61, in Chapter 7, of John Gunnels publication:

Classic Motorbooks, PHOTOFACTS
PONTIAC TRANS AM 1969-1973

Yep - Mike, myself and a bunch of other GCTAC guys showed for YEARS!

Mike of course went on to tour with the REAL show cars and won the whole enchilada . . .