Sean Tobin 1973 Grand Am RestoMod Tribute

[DoctorLarry]

I have a liking for the 73-77 GM Collonade cars. They hit after the energy crisis flared up and so they represented a shift from the traditional muscle car era. Power was down, choked by emission controls, gas was expensive and insurance companies figured out how to charge for performance. Nevertheless, suspensions were better, interiors were better, radial tires became standard and you could always modify them. The 1973 Pontiac Grand Am was one of the prettiest of the Collonades. It also had big engines, you could get a 4 speed (even on a sedan!) and the interiors were pretty posh. I have had two real ones and they handle great. Sean Tobin took a 73 and moved it to the next level. LS power, trick suspension, manual trans and understated interior all added up to a killer restomod that is show car beautiful. I'm doing a tribute to that. My own resin body and interior tub, modified late model GTO seats and console, 66 GTO chassis shortened 3 mm, correct BMW grey paint, resin Pontiac themed LS engine, resin Tremec trans, resin wheels and brakes. I think it will be not a perfect clone but a tribute car.

[Bullybeef]

I’m in for a follow on this build, I have a fondness for this body style!