1974 Grand Prix

**74GrandPrix** · 08-03-2009

All,
New member here and things are looking good for me to pick up my Grand Prix this week!!

Picture in my garage

The car seems to be in very good shape with 95,000 miles.
He claims no rust except for on the underside of hood.

Any thoughts as to specific areas to look at in addition to the normal areas?

Thanks!
Looking forward to sharing this vehicle with you.
Wish me luck!

**mystic231** · 08-03-2009

Check the rocker panels for body filler. 1973 & 1974 GM used "junk" sheet metal that is extremely prone to rust. There were also strike issues that left a lot of vehicles sitting on the line half done which may have something to do with poor bodies those years.

Buddy of mine had a '76 SJ with T-tops that was pretty sweet.

**74GrandPrix** · 08-09-2009

Drove it home!!
Body is in great shape...very little rust!
Engine seems tight: starts and runs well; no smoke at all.
Tranny did not want to upshift until rpm were high.
Found and I hope fixes this was a section of vacuum line at the carb that was loose. Really was the wrong size. This hooked to the line going to the modulator on the side of the tranny. Will test after it is on the road.

Thanks!