My daily driver 73 Gran Sport 455

Discussion in 'Members Rides' started by k.pascoe, Mar 23, 2009.

  1. k.pascoe

    k.pascoe 73 Century Gran Sport 455

    Finally got some pics of my old Buick. It's been my daily driver for almost 2 years now. It's has all of the number matching stuff. (engine U-code, trans, axle, carb.) It has 86,324 miles.
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  2. ragtops

    ragtops Gold Level Contributor

    Very Nice!!!
     
  3. 1973buickgsstag

    1973buickgsstag rusty73'V

    Hey I have a v code but yours is in real nice shape-im jealous.
     
  4. k.pascoe

    k.pascoe 73 Century Gran Sport 455

    Thank You, It's been a labor of "turd polishing" so to speak. When I bought it it only had 69,xxx miles on it, but it hadn't been really well taken care of. It's on GS Nasty's web site. My garage floor is still stained with the old paint from sanding and polishing. New seals, door pins, replacement interior plastics, decals, engine supertuning, ect. These old 73-77 Collinades make great drivers. They do everything pretty well, but for fuel economy. 12 mpg is about avg.

    Good luck on your V-code Stage, parts for these things are out there, just harder to find.

    BTW- I sure could use a dome light lens if anyone has one.
     
  5. staged70

    staged70 RIP

    Let me know if you ever need any front disc parts. I have the spindles, rotors and calipers off one of these. To you they would be cheap!
     
  6. 43437GS

    43437GS Well-Known Member

    Very sweet! I want a 73 GS now! Thanks for the pics.
    Mike
     
  7. k.pascoe

    k.pascoe 73 Century Gran Sport 455

    John, How have you been. How's those cars coming along? Didn't you say that you had a upper hose. I ordered the upper and lower, but I got the T-code ones. I think I found out the differance between a T-code and a U-code.:Dou:
     
  8. 72lark350

    72lark350 GOING FAST WITH CLASS

    Not the biggest fan of that body style, but that one is pretty clean :Brow:
     
  9. jj455

    jj455 1970 Stage 1

    Nice car! I'm jealous! An everyday driver, how cool is that. Thanks for sharing
     
  10. staged70

    staged70 RIP

    Yep, I have a couple NOS second gen 455 hoses. I am pretty sure they are correct for your ride. If you want to stop by and look let me know. Still have my number?
     
  11. SCOTTFISHER

    SCOTTFISHER Well-Known Member

    Nice, Has Riviera look to it, No?
     
  12. k.pascoe

    k.pascoe 73 Century Gran Sport 455

    Thanks everyone!! It's going to be hard not to drive it everyday soon... My daughter goes to Mizzou (tank and a 1/2) and my father lives in Nashville, TN. (almost 2 1/2 tanks) He's turning 70 so I need to be a good son and start making more trips!!! I ordered a 2009 Challenger R/T back in Nov. 08, but it seems that Mopar can't get there act together to build the damn thing. Or maybe it's just South County Dodge.:confused:
    John I'll give you a call this week. I want to see your progress with your cars anyway.
     
    Last edited: Mar 23, 2009
  13. Rusty Davenport

    Rusty Davenport Silver Level contributor

    That's a great looking car,bet you get lots of looks driving it everyday.
     
  14. rex362

    rex362 paint clear and drive

    Sharp one ....

    I hate you !



    :)
     
  15. k.pascoe

    k.pascoe 73 Century Gran Sport 455

    Everywere I go, people slow down beside you, wait at the door of store to talk about it. I makes it fun to drive a old car, like walking with a puppy!!!
     
  16. philip roitman

    philip roitman Well-Known Member

  17. BUICKRAT

    BUICKRAT Got any treats?

    That is one sharp ride. :TU: And your daily driver, thats even better!
     
  18. Sergeant Major

    Sergeant Major Biggest Nut in the Can

    I'll bet the ricers shudder when they see it comin up behind 'em. Nice lookin ride.
     
  19. bladerunner

    bladerunner Well-Known Member

    Love it, agree with you 100 percent on the drivability factor. I am biased to 74's of course
     
  20. NicksPicks

    NicksPicks Member

    cool lines. nice looking car.
     

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