[Pontiacdaver]

Originally Posted by 76GrandPrixLJ

Hi All,

First time poster, here's my 76 LJ, only 7071 miles on it!


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Wow, that is a gorgeous GP!!! Welcome to the forums. I wouldlLove to see additional pics of it. And hear more about it, how you got it (bought new, family member?), options, that kind of stuff.

Thanks for posting, Dave

[76GrandPrixLJ]

Originally Posted by Pontiacdaver

Wow, that is a gorgeous GP!!! Welcome to the forums. I wouldlLove to see additional pics of it. And hear more about it, how you got it (bought new, family member?), options, that kind of stuff.

Thanks for posting, Dave

Thanks for the welcome!

It's an interesting story...
I learned to drive in 76 and my folks bought a new GP that year, dark blue with white vinyl top. I loved that car but it was driven through 9 Minnesota winters which took their toll as rust consumed it. I always wanted another one when time and finances would permit.
So.............
I'd been looking off and on over the years when three years ago I found an ad on CL from Chicago. The guy had bought it new after graduating from high school and basically rarely drove it (obviously). Per him, it's never been wet after he got it. He would dust it off but no rain ever touched it. He never wore shoes in it, only slippers when he drove it . He never removed the window sticker or EPA sticker off it either. A true unmolested survivor, even the original tires. He was selling it because he ran out of garage space for his growing Mopar muscle car collection and he decided it was time for it to go. He was a great guy with all the service docs for the car from Day 1. I paid more than I probably should have but geez, where ya gonna find another one?

It came with Rallye II's but I have them safely stored with the original tires in my basement. I love the look of Honeycombs and they are correct for the year. They are wearing NOS caps and trim rings. I put repop Goodyear Polysteels on it too.

I rebuilt the carb, changed all fluids, put in new plugs (kept originals) and changed the hoses and belts (kept those too) because I don't trust almost 40 year old rubber. Fortunately, he changed the oil every 2 years and the trans/coolant every 8-10 years. The stuff came out perfect but I wanted to establish a baseline going forward.

It's pretty loaded except it doesn't have the 455 (L78 400), Rallye Suspension or tach (oh well). Once I get it out of storage in a couple of weeks I'll get more pics posted. I just love the 73-77 Pontiacs and Olds and I feel 16 again whenever I get behind the wheel. This ones a keeper!

[Pontiacdaver]

Originally Posted by 76GrandPrixLJ

Thanks for the welcome!

It's an interesting story...
I learned to drive in 76 and my folks bought a new GP that year, dark blue with white vinyl top. I loved that car but it was driven through 9 Minnesota winters which took their toll as rust consumed it. I always wanted another one when time and finances would permit.
So.............
I'd been looking off and on over the years when three years ago I found an ad on CL from Chicago. The guy had bought it new after graduating from high school and basically rarely drove it (obviously). Per him, it's never been wet after he got it. He would dust it off but no rain ever touched it. He never wore shoes in it, only slippers when he drove it . He never removed the window sticker or EPA sticker off it either. A true unmolested survivor, even the original tires. He was selling it because he ran out of garage space for his growing Mopar muscle car collection and he decided it was time for it to go. He was a great guy with all the service docs for the car from Day 1. I paid more than I probably should have but geez, where ya gonna find another one?

It came with Rallye II's but I have them safely stored with the original tires in my basement. I love the look of Honeycombs and they are correct for the year. They are wearing NOS caps and trim rings. I put repop Goodyear Polysteels on it too.

I rebuilt the carb, changed all fluids, put in new plugs (kept originals) and changed the hoses and belts (kept those too) because I don't trust almost 40 year old rubber. Fortunately, he changed the oil every 2 years and the trans/coolant every 8-10 years. The stuff came out perfect but I wanted to establish a baseline going forward.

It's pretty loaded except it doesn't have the 455 (L78 400), Rallye Suspension or tach (oh well). Once I get it out of storage in a couple of weeks I'll get more pics posted. I just love the 73-77 Pontiacs and Olds and I feel 16 again whenever I get behind the wheel. This ones a keeper!

That's cool! As I stated before, I got my license in 1974 and graduated H.S. in 1976, so cars of those years appeal to me. The Honeycombs look sweet on the 2 tone Blue of your 76.
I will be keeping the Rally IIs on my 74, although with RWL tires, since my 74 of 30 years ago had them. Well, it also had the 8" Snowflakes off a WS6 T/A on it as well, I am attaching a couple of scanned pics of it. Both my recently purchased 74 and the 74 of yore (LoL), are/were 400 cars.

Keep 'em coming!!

[76GrandPrixLJ]

Beautiful 74, Pontiacdaver! What options did it come with?

[Pontiacdaver]

Originally Posted by 76GrandPrixLJ

Beautiful 74, Pontiacdaver! What options did it come with?

Well, that 74 was purchased Dec 17th, 1983. Unfortunately, I can't remember, other than the obvious ones; Sport mirrors, Rally IIs. It was a 400, and had A/C.

The "new" one, although it is still in WI at the original owner's (hoping to get it picked up within the next few weeks), is well optioned: Tach & gauges (on a Model J), cruise, tilt, A/C, PW, P-seat, RTS, AM/FM stereo. The best thing is is that it is a 110K completely original, unmolested car. Can't wait (imagine a kid waiting on Santa on Christmas Eve).

[Pontiacdaver]

Well, I finally got the "new" 74 2 nights ago. I have been looking it over, and seeing what I got. I'm a little disappointed, it is rustier than I hoped (but it was a WI car, so what did I expect?), although the car came with painted doors and RF fender. And it is complete and unmolested. I will post some pics as soon as I can. He wasn't able to find the window sticker, yet, but I have every other piece of paper you got when buying the car. Car has A/C, tilt, cruise, PW, tach & gauges, Rally IIs, H/D alternator, RTS, Am/Fm stereo, RWD, sport mirrors, body side moldings, posi, P-trunk, F & R bumper guards, vinyl top are what I have seen so far. The interior is fairly nice, especially the white trim pieces which tend to disintegrate with age. I was able to get it to start (not bad for being parked in 1995) and run for just a minute.

I am going to work on it some more, but sadly, it may be more of a project than I am able to do. Stay tuned.

[carsmymistress]

Originally Posted by Pontiacdaver

Well, I finally got the "new" 74 2 nights ago. I have been looking it over, and seeing what I got. I'm a little disappointed, it is rustier than I hoped (but it was a WI car, so what did I expect?), although the car came with painted doors and RF fender. And it is complete and unmolested. I will post some pics as soon as I can. He wasn't able to find the window sticker, yet, but I have every other piece of paper you got when buying the car. Car has A/C, tilt, cruise, PW, tach & gauges, Rally IIs, H/D alternator, RTS, Am/Fm stereo, RWD, sport mirrors, body side moldings, posi, P-trunk, F & R bumper guards, vinyl top are what I have seen so far. The interior is fairly nice, especially the white trim pieces which tend to disintegrate with age. I was able to get it to start (not bad for being parked in 1995) and run for just a minute.

I am going to work on it some more, but sadly, it may be more of a project than I am able to do. Stay tuned.

Always disappointing when this happens. Hopefully after you digest the additional items it is not quite as bad as it seems. I have bought a few cars unseen through photos and typically end up doing quite a bit of work after they arrive. My 76 looked great in photos however he neglected to tell me a battery exploded underhood and damaged the paint on the core support, inner fender wells and engine. Took care of all of it a few weeks ago when I pulled the motor but extra work that I had not planned.

Good luck with the new car. Anxious to see photos.

[muscle_collector]

Originally Posted by 76GrandPrixLJ

Thanks for the welcome!

It's an interesting story...
I learned to drive in 76 and my folks bought a new GP that year, dark blue with white vinyl top. I loved that car but it was driven through 9 Minnesota winters which took their toll as rust consumed it. I always wanted another one when time and finances would permit.
So.............
I'd been looking off and on over the years when three years ago I found an ad on CL from Chicago. The guy had bought it new after graduating from high school and basically rarely drove it (obviously). Per him, it's never been wet after he got it. He would dust it off but no rain ever touched it. He never wore shoes in it, only slippers when he drove it . He never removed the window sticker or EPA sticker off it either. A true unmolested survivor, even the original tires. He was selling it because he ran out of garage space for his growing Mopar muscle car collection and he decided it was time for it to go. He was a great guy with all the service docs for the car from Day 1. I paid more than I probably should have but geez, where ya gonna find another one?

It came with Rallye II's but I have them safely stored with the original tires in my basement. I love the look of Honeycombs and they are correct for the year. They are wearing NOS caps and trim rings. I put repop Goodyear Polysteels on it too.

I rebuilt the carb, changed all fluids, put in new plugs (kept originals) and changed the hoses and belts (kept those too) because I don't trust almost 40 year old rubber. Fortunately, he changed the oil every 2 years and the trans/coolant every 8-10 years. The stuff came out perfect but I wanted to establish a baseline going forward.

It's pretty loaded except it doesn't have the 455 (L78 400), Rallye Suspension or tach (oh well). Once I get it out of storage in a couple of weeks I'll get more pics posted. I just love the 73-77 Pontiacs and Olds and I feel 16 again whenever I get behind the wheel. This ones a keeper!

that is one beautiful car. the honeycombs look fantastic. were the original tires white walls or white letter??

[76GrandPrixLJ]

Muscle Collector - thanks for the compliment!

The original tires were whitewall, still look new but are hard as a rock.

[76GrandPrixLJ]

PHS invoice for my car. Interesting to note that the LJ was an optional upgrade to the SJ.