Liberty Blue '69 Grand Prix SJ 428HO 4-Speed

[grantprix]

Originally Posted by 60sStuff

There is so much to like about this 69 GP SJ.

Just one of the details I appreciate is the engine paint finish.
You see so many engines with a heavy thick paint job and this car has a light spray like the factory would have done, nice.

Thanks for sharing your friends car.

I agree. And the black finishes on the core support, inner fender wells, firewall and under hood are very close to factory as well.

[olredalert]

Originally Posted by grantprix

I agree. And the black finishes on the core support, inner fender wells, firewall and under hood are very close to factory as well.

----There was only a bit of surface rust on my SJ's radiator support down low on one side. That whole peice is dip painted. I have the original runs to prove it, so I chose to just do the affected areas and leave the rest alone. There were a few minor spots on top of the support right above the battery probably from battery acid but I felt strongly that I shouldn't redo the upper side of the support. The runs are still there!....Bill S

[grantprix]

Originally Posted by olredalert

----There was only a bit of surface rust on my SJ's radiator support down low on one side. That whole peice is dip painted. I have the original runs to prove it, so I chose to just do the affected areas and leave the rest alone. There were a few minor spots on top of the support right above the battery probably from battery acid but I felt strongly that I shouldn't redo the upper side of the support. The runs are still there!....Bill S

Yep, that's how they did them. That paint was very durable and shines up easily if in good condition. Great that you could preserve it.

[NorCam]

Wow! Stunning! Gorgeous!

I've always been a huge fan of GPs and this one is awesome!

[Mallard]

Absolutely beautiful car! Brings back memories, I had a 69 GP SJ 428-370 HP (turbo 400 auto), back nearly 50 years ago. Interesting though, mine had a twin snorkel air cleaner.

[carnut4life]

Originally Posted by Mallard

Absolutely beautiful car! Brings back memories, I had a 69 GP SJ 428-370 HP (turbo 400 auto), back nearly 50 years ago. Interesting though, mine had a twin snorkel air cleaner.

The dual snorkel air cleaner was a $9.48 option on all 1969 Grand Prix's.

[grantprix]

Originally Posted by carnut4life

The dual snorkel air cleaner was a $9.48 option on all 1969 Grand Prix's.

Really? I've never seen or heard of this, is it shown on the order form?

[carnut4life]

Originally Posted by grantprix

Really? I've never seen or heard of this, is it shown on the order form?

It was listed under sale code 731 UPC K45 as "Air Cleaner Dual Stage HD $9.48" I've seen at least half a dozen Grand Prix PHS's over the last few years the have it listed. The few I've seen this one had the dual snorkel air cleaner, maybe the owners added it then? They sure look better than singles that's for sure.

https://www.xr793.com/wp-content/upl...er-Booklet.pdf

[grantprix]

Originally Posted by carnut4life

The dual snorkel air cleaner was a $9.48 option on all 1969 Grand Prix's.

Oh, I see what you're referring to now... UPC code K45, HD Dual Stage Air Cleaner. This was just a heavy duty element with additional oiled foam around the paper element.

Here's a photo of the HD instruction label from one of my old '69 GP's.

[grantprix]

Originally Posted by Mallard

Absolutely beautiful car! Brings back memories, I had a 69 GP SJ 428-370 HP (turbo 400 auto), back nearly 50 years ago. Interesting though, mine had a twin snorkel air cleaner.

A lot of guys added dual snorkel air cleaners from GTO's back in the day. I did it too.