[Tone]

Ok, here's the data plate codes...

73 2AG37 OS557870
ST 293 66T BDY
TR PNT
4B CO8
185-013


That's what it looks like on the plate.

Bah...that spacing is terrible....I hope you guys can figure it out.

[77 Canamman]

Originally Posted by Tone

Ok, here's the data plate codes...

ST73 2AG37 OS557870BDY
TR293 66T PNT
4B CO8
185-013



That's what it looks like on the plate.

Bah...that spacing is terrible....I hope you guys can figure it out.

ST 73 1973 Model Year

2AG37 Luxury LeMans 2 door hardtop

OS Oshawa CANADA built

557870 Body sequence number. No correlation to VIN.

TR 293 Saddle Imterior trim color

66T PNT Burnished Umber exterior paint

4B Chamois vinyl top color

C08 Full vinyl roof

1- Unknown

85 August 5, 1972 production

013 Don't know..

[Tone]

Thanks for the info Canamman! I thought I saw a decoded data plate that had on it the rear end ratio.....? I wonder what mine is.

[77 Canamman]

The code on the rear end is stamped on the passengers side axle tube, usually facing the front of the car. You may not be able to read them due to 34 years of rust.

http://www.wallaceracing.com/axledata2.htm

[Tone]

Originally Posted by 77 Canamman

The code on the rear end is stamped on the passengers side axle tube, usually facing the front of the car. You may not be able to read them due to 34 years of rust.

http://www.wallaceracing.com/axledata2.htm

Well I'll be damned.....I could have poked that number with my nose this afternoon I was so close to it....sawing off my exhaust system. Gosh darnit!!!

I ain't gettin' under that thing again till something else falls off.


I hope the local law enforcement doesn't mind the noise....

[Brian Baker]

Your car probably has a 3.08 open gear (open meaning no posi-traction). That's what mine had in it.

[Bassman]

Originally Posted by Brian Baker

Screw Jegs...help out a fellow board member who is a died in the wool Pontiac guy.

Scott Esterle works for Summit...I'll get him to post here and leave his extension.

If you're looking for resale value...you've got the wrong car.

If you're looking for a car that is easy to obtain interior and body trim pieces and parts...you've got the wrong car.

If you're looking for something different to set you apart from all the other douche bags with Camaro's and Mustangs...you've got the right car.

I'm a busy guy, but always take time to answer questions...PM me or email me when you're ready.

Brian....you have a way with words....

[Brian Baker]

Well, it's true. These 73-77 A-bodies aren't everyone's cup of tea, but I happen to like them.

[Tone]

10,000 posts...you're a madman. That should be your new title. Brian Baker, 'Madman'. Lol.

Anyone have anything to say about getting air shocks to pump up the rear end? It's just for looks, and I know all about tire hop and the poor handling that it will create. Probably Gabriel Hijackers. They're about 75-80 for a pair.

I also found out my Luxury LeMans came with Rally wheels from the factory, but I happen to have a set of 4 Pontiac wheel covers. I wonder if anyone needs some wire wheel covers to complete their car. =)

I'm having my doubts about this project though...I don't know if I have enough money to fix it up nice before it wears out or falls apart. It's also my only car until spring when all this snow melts and I can once again break out my ricer. Vrroom vrooom.

[billygoatii]

Originally Posted by Tone

Anyone have anything to say about getting air shocks to pump up the rear end? It's just for looks, and I know all about tire hop and the poor handling that it will create. Probably Gabriel Hijackers. They're about 75-80 for a pair.

Yea, don't do it!!! Use different springs to raise the rear.

[77 Canamman]

You can buy new HD rear coil springs for about the same money as the crappy air shocks, and they are a breeze to install.

[Tone]

Originally Posted by 77 Canamman

You can buy new HD rear coil springs for about the same money as the crappy air shocks, and they are a breeze to install.

Can I put those on the front too? I'd like to give the car a clean, aggresive look. I don't like how it hangs over the wheels right now. It's too low.

[77 Canamman]

The fronts are not nearly as easy to install as the rear ones. You jack the car up by the frame, support the lower control arm with another floor jack, unbolt the shock, compress the spring with quality compressors, unbolt the upper ball joint, carefully separate the balljoint from the spindle, and carefully release the lower control arm. You will find unless you have an ultra low mile car that the upper and lower ball joint will be sloppy and need to be replaced.

To replace the rear springs, you jack the car up by the frame, place another floor jack under center of rear axle, unbolt both lower shock bolts, then let rear swing down and remove and replace both springs.

[billygoatii]

Fronts are more difficult to change; but once the new ones are in, the car will sit higher.

[zeebo]

hi there..was wondering if i could snag the arrowhead on the nose..need one badly....is it in good condition? please lemme know if you would like to sell it..i do have a faded one if you need one..zeebo PM me please

[zeebo]

hi there..was wondering if you would sell the arrowhead from that 73 lemans...need one badly...lemme know either way..thanks!!

[zeebo]

by the way, i have a faded one if you wish to use one on the car as a driver..just so you know..im looking for a NOS (lol) or a nice used arrowhead for a 73 lemans. thanks

[77 Canamman]

Originally Posted by Tone

Here's my 73 LeMans.....




It has a bench seat with a tear in it, but I'd rather bucket seats. If anyone has some bucket seats and wants to sell or trade I'd be interested..

Have you seen this parts car on E-Bay?

It has all the parts needed to convert your car to bucket seat/console..

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1973-...84362747QQrdZ1

[Tone]

I changed my oil today. I used Valvoline 10w-40 as prescribed by a local salesman, and I put a quart of Lucas HD oil stabilizer in with it. Fram oil and air filters. I'm waiting for some more money so I can update/upgrade my ignition, then it should run sweet. THEN, after all that is taken care of, I can finally get some headers and figure out what I want to do for mufflers and tail pipe. What is a "lake pipe". Is it just a fancy term for a side pipe? And who here knows the laws for distance between the tail pipe and the doors....

Oh, and while I was changing my oil, I noticed how incredibly difficult it's going to be to get the exhaust manifold off...omg....I'm probably going to take it to a garage, where they have all the proper tools.

[77 Canamman]

Tone,

I would avoid Fram filters. They are the worst on the market. Next time, use either an AC or WIX.