[74gpman]

HI- I'd just like to say great forum, these cars seem to be pretty scarce as well as info on them, so this forum really helps. I would like to ask really quick your opinions on the 74 gp sj's. I have one and we have had it since 1989 or so. Its been sitting for 15 years now, but is in remarkably good shape (ie no rust at ALL/decent interior). I am not sure if I want to rebuild it or just sell/part out. Im just wondering if you guys could help me figure out if its worth saving and restoring or just selling. parts are very hard to come by, in my region (colorado) so if I decide to keep it I better look for a parts car huh? lol, Thanks a lot!

[74gpman]

HI- I'd just like to say great forum, these cars seem to be pretty scarce as well as info on them, so this forum really helps. I would like to ask really quick your opinions on the 74 gp sj's. I have one and we have had it since 1989 or so. Its been sitting for 15 years now, but is in remarkably good shape (ie no rust at ALL/decent interior). I am not sure if I want to rebuild it or just sell/part out. Im just wondering if you guys could help me figure out if its worth saving and restoring or just selling. parts are very hard to come by, in my region (colorado) so if I decide to keep it I better look for a parts car huh? lol, Thanks a lot!

[77GP]

I am in a 73-77 GP group. You will find lots of helpful info there. Yes Nos parts are somewhat hard to find but the demand is getting better so there may be some mfgs reprducing some things. Performance years and ames both have catalogs you can order. Here is the link to register. We all buy sell and trade from each other. There is usually a parts car going around. They are nice cars.
http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/73GP77/
Good luck and if you have any ?? ask me.
Jerry

[mike nixon]

they're great road cars. i've had them and will do another.

parts are tough to find but are around. info is scarce but is also there if you know where to look.

i get so tired of looking at the same cars all the time that these cars are a welcome sight in my opinion.

mike

[74gpman]

Why does there seem to be so little 74's running around. I seem to see the 73 & 75-77 running around but never 74's...! also, does anyone know if a 74 SJ is a "rarity"?

[mike nixon]

i think lack of resto parts is one reason you don't see alot of them.

i looked into seat covers / sheetmetal for mine and was told no one was repopping stuff for them.

my upholstery guy can sew up a set of covers but it won't be cheap.

i'm not sure of sales #'s for a difference of 74 - 5 cars to compare.

i know in this area you saw a lot more 76 - 7 g/p's than 3-5 cars.

let's face it rust was a big issue on these cars also, alot of them died before they were 10yrs old.

the one i gonna do is a sj, buckets /guages/ triple black, rally 2's,posi trac [gears in the 3's] premium sound and climate control.


the sj was the top of the line g/p so they may have been the minority built due to price.

this is just a guess.

it's possible someone else will chime in with a better theory or some actual facts.

mike