1974 Pontiac Trans Am Walkaround with Steve Magnante

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  • @BS.Wickman
    @BS.Wickman 5 месяцев назад +101

    There's the Steve we all know and love, and of coarse educating us with his wealth of knowledge

    • @allenkranawetter9482
      @allenkranawetter9482 5 месяцев назад +1

      Yes

    • @mikeadie7031
      @mikeadie7031 5 месяцев назад +1

      He sounds great too. The clear voice of the Steve we all know and love.

    • @Fony_turgeson
      @Fony_turgeson 4 месяца назад +3

      how coarse is he? lol

    • @wildman318
      @wildman318 4 месяца назад +1

      He’s definitely a great car guy.

    • @phantom0456
      @phantom0456 3 месяца назад +1

      Of course it’s great that his language isn’t coarse and his voice isn’t hoarse!

  • @abeneufeld9690
    @abeneufeld9690 5 месяцев назад +69

    I’m pretty busy farming , my sons have now moved out, my wife passed away from cancer a while back
    every day every day I look forward to your videos whether it’s in the junkyard or the high octane classic series. I look forward to seeing you every day and I thank you very much , please realize How bright you make my day❤

    • @metoon3092
      @metoon3092 5 месяцев назад +5

      Rock on Buddy!

    • @googleusergp
      @googleusergp 5 месяцев назад +8

      If you like food on your table, thank an American farmer. We salute you.

    • @bobdavis3357
      @bobdavis3357 5 месяцев назад +5

      I'm very sorry for your loss, friend.

    • @JohnnyDanger36963
      @JohnnyDanger36963 5 месяцев назад

      ​@@googleusergpREPORTED TO BILL GATES!!

    • @jayg1438
      @jayg1438 5 месяцев назад +4

      you are appreciated

  • @Nunofurdambiznez
    @Nunofurdambiznez 5 месяцев назад +40

    Fantastic car!! Nice to see you getting more healthy with each passing day, Steve!

  • @bob5074
    @bob5074 5 месяцев назад +18

    Steve, you’re a national treasure. I’m so glad that you’re progressing and it looks like you’re working!

  • @phantom0456
    @phantom0456 3 месяца назад +5

    I have NEVER seen that interior color combo in one of these… it’s GORGEOUS! If it had the four-speed and the honeycomb wheels it’d be PERFECT.

    • @Crotal_Karma
      @Crotal_Karma 3 месяца назад +1

      Agreed. That 2-color interior is fantastic! 🖤♥️

  • @googleusergp
    @googleusergp 5 месяцев назад +13

    Yup, 1974 model year, with the VIN for the win: 2 for Pontiac, V for Trans Am, 87 for two door coupe, X for 455 CID V8 with four barrel, Super Duty, aka "Top of the Chiefs", aka "Valedictorian Class of 1974" aka "Smoke Signals" aka RPO code "LS2", 4 for 1974 model year, N for Norwood, OH assembly and the rest is the production sequence. The Norwood, OH plant closed in August 1987.
    We got the tag (via the HOC website), we can brag: ST74 for 1974 model year, 2FS87 for Pontiac (2), Firebird (FS) two door coupe (87), N for Norwood, OH assembly, 200 for Red and Black vinyl interior trim, 75 75 for Buccaneer Red lower and upper exterior paint, 12B for the second week of December 1973 production, A51 for bucket seats, WS4 for Trans Am option, and RED for secondary interior trim.
    Not correct, 1975 Pontiac 455 CID V8s were 200 hp, straight out of the regular 455 parts bin. They were marked as "455-HO" purely for marketing and there was nothing "HO" about them. As noted, the 455 CID Pontiac Super Duty V8 was a pavement pounding, tire shredding beast of an engine. It was developed by the Special Projects Team consisting of Malcolm "Mac" McKellar, Herb Adams, Russ Gee and others. There is a video on it with Mr. Adams narrating it which can be found on YT. He is rather matter of fact as he describes the attributes of the engine in the vernacular. Mr. Adams was indeed a whiz and great at what he did.
    Air conditioning (RPO code C60) could only be had with automatic Super Duty engines. The manual transmission Super Duty cars did not have AC, although several have been upfitted. Not entirely correct, later year Formulas also included the rear RPO code "D80" spoiler. Nope, it never saw the state of MI (unless it was sold there). This was assembled in Norwood, Ohio.
    Looks like some details are missing such as some decals, but with some attention, that could easily be rectified.

  • @ManBad88
    @ManBad88 5 месяцев назад +10

    Greetings from a German Muscle Car Fan to the USA. I Love GTO, Roadrunner/GTX, Charger, Coronet, Cuda, Chevelle, Camaro, Torino, Mustang '70 - '73, Olds Cutlass/442, Buick GS/GSX, Century/Regal, Buick Riviera, Wildcat, Olds 88 and 98 and Pontiac Catalina - Grand Prix. So what can i say? I died for this Cars. In this time 1964 - 1974, Trans Am and Camaro til 1982, Detroit build the most beutiful Cars off all Time.

  • @davidp2888
    @davidp2888 5 месяцев назад +21

    One of my favorite cars. I had a 1973 Firebird Esprit.

    • @allenkranawetter9482
      @allenkranawetter9482 5 месяцев назад +1

      I had a 1991 Pontiac Trans Am 5.0

    • @kfiscal01
      @kfiscal01 5 месяцев назад

      I had a 74, my high school car. Absolutely loved it! Blue with black consoles and white seats. I put a turbo 400 trans in it and was a fast car.

  • @jeffdalrymple1634
    @jeffdalrymple1634 5 месяцев назад +7

    Steve looks very well and sounds well. I'm glad you're back.

  • @saigawesnovember
    @saigawesnovember 5 месяцев назад +4

    I love the front end on the ‘74 and the prior ones too.

  • @chrisecoff6155
    @chrisecoff6155 5 месяцев назад +4

    Recovery seems to be going well!! And you're doing a car near and dear to me - I had a '76 Formula with a dealer-installed SD-455 {done to clear out the warranty-protection inventory}. It was a ride that put real goosebumps all over you if you stomped the go-pedal too hard! It additionally had a his-n-hers shifter {also dealer installed to clear the inventory - it was NOT a Hurst dual-gate}, which made the TH-400 an absolute blast to drive - I must have worn out at least six pairs of Tiger Paws from all the third-gear scratches...........
    Thanks for the wonderful memory-jog, Steve. You ALWAYS do good work, you know?😎

    • @707x-y6s
      @707x-y6s 5 месяцев назад

      Can you provide more details on your 76?
      Sounds intrresting.

    • @chrisecoff6155
      @chrisecoff6155 5 месяцев назад

      @@707x-y6s What else would you like to know?

  • @johndandrea8034
    @johndandrea8034 4 месяца назад +1

    I would not care if Steve was featuring a Yugo!!! So good to see him!

  • @Z06RFan
    @Z06RFan 5 месяцев назад +4

    A cool thing about the SD-455's is someone close to the program made sure the engines taken care of, he had them all 73-74 pulled out of the line and the engine oil changed before being installed in the car. Also how the tricked the EPA, they said, 'Oh this is the same engine in the station wagons but with heavy duty parts! lol It was impressive what Pontiac was doing as we look back at what was going those days.

  • @707x-y6s
    @707x-y6s 5 месяцев назад +3

    Steve
    The 310 HP version never made it into production. Both 73/74 were 290 HP.
    Also, you alluded that the shaker was Trans Am only.
    If you ordered a SD Formula, it came with a shaker.
    One more point about the block. The lifter valley was reinforced with more webbing, very strong.
    Add: The 73/74 hood chicken were identical.

  • @larryharry7221
    @larryharry7221 5 месяцев назад +28

    Nice Trans Am Steve. Thanks

  • @jeffgriffith7003
    @jeffgriffith7003 5 месяцев назад +9

    Glad to see you are looking stronger and stronger with every video!!
    Keep up the great work Steve!!

  • @303nitzubishi4
    @303nitzubishi4 5 месяцев назад +3

    I'm more from the Bandit era but I have to say this car is probably the best integration of the 5mph bumpers I've ever seen. Lookin good Steve

  • @JimFlanagan4206
    @JimFlanagan4206 5 месяцев назад +4

    I absolutely love the front end of these. Probably my favorite of this body style.

  • @jamesmisener3006
    @jamesmisener3006 5 месяцев назад +9

    She's a Beauty and a Beast. Cheers 🇨🇦

  • @mattwhaley9917
    @mattwhaley9917 5 месяцев назад +13

    Love the black seats with the red interior, looks sweet.

  • @geraldscott4302
    @geraldscott4302 5 месяцев назад +5

    What a beauty. Stock 15" wheels, 15" RWL tires with real sidewalls, real dual exhaust with no cat cons, carbureted 455 Super Duty, and the original B pillars with the flat rear window. I also love the color.

  • @HoosierDaddy_
    @HoosierDaddy_ 4 месяца назад +2

    Those lines are such classic, beautiful lines. These cars have always been cool.

  • @rikwilkinson1451
    @rikwilkinson1451 5 месяцев назад +9

    Always a treat to see Steve in action.

  • @corottolt1
    @corottolt1 5 месяцев назад +3

    Steve you are sounding good and healthier. One of my favorite cars as well.

  • @r.hill.2369
    @r.hill.2369 5 месяцев назад +3

    Steve, I view your channel for the automotive content. When you drop musical knowledge or allude towards music from our era, I love you so much more. Congratulations with your healing and all the best for the future.

  • @billyfoster3223
    @billyfoster3223 5 месяцев назад +7

    Great video, Steve, and THE great 455 SD Trans Am!!!!😁👍🔧🛠️

  • @charlesdalton985
    @charlesdalton985 5 месяцев назад +8

    What a great car - a 455 SD is definitely on my list of dream cars. This one is stunning in its original appearance. Thank you High Octane Classics and Mr Magnante ~ Chuck P.S. iirc Pontiac had some issues with these due to the high flow oil pump. Regardless, great car!

    • @googleusergp
      @googleusergp 5 месяцев назад +4

      Some Pontiac 400s also had crank issues. Once they were rectified, the engine was no problem. Pontiac engines don't need to be revved high to make power, nor do they like it.

  • @phantom0456
    @phantom0456 3 месяца назад +2

    Pontiac was the only company still building actual muscle cars when everybody else had dropped their big blocks and sometimes even their V8’s entirely. These old 455’s are badass, especially the SD455’s.

  • @davidhughes5789
    @davidhughes5789 5 месяцев назад +3

    Nice Trans Am Steve, although I would prefer a manual, also great to see you looking better and stronger every day.

  • @seangoodman665
    @seangoodman665 4 месяца назад +1

    Awesome to see you Steve.
    I believe the only way to get AC w an SD-455 was with an automatic. AC not available w 4 spd transmission. Beautiful & rare car . Take care of yourself. Be well

  • @richardray9267
    @richardray9267 5 месяцев назад +7

    You and the car both look great thanks again Steve

  • @mr.fredsaid1894
    @mr.fredsaid1894 5 месяцев назад +2

    Great to See Steve back to work. 👍🏼🇺🇲

  • @rjs2005
    @rjs2005 5 месяцев назад +2

    The '77 and '78's used to be my favorite Trans Am, as they were the ones available as I became of driving age, but over the years, I find myself drawn to the '74-'76 cars. A '74 SD-455 would be my ultimate Pontiac. Thanks Steve for sharing this beauty, and for repping the Doobies!

  • @ManBad88
    @ManBad88 5 месяцев назад +3

    Greetings from a German Muscle Car Fan. Trans Am/Firebird '70 - '73 and the Model of '74 is the most beutiful Trans Am/Firebird off all Time.

  • @ScottBryant-wi7gb
    @ScottBryant-wi7gb 5 месяцев назад +14

    Thanks for the content, Steve!

  • @anibalbabilonia1867
    @anibalbabilonia1867 5 месяцев назад +6

    Man! My brother in law had one of those he bought from an old neighbor back in 1985! Same year! Silver color, His had the 4 speed manual transmission. Man that car was a beast for its time! I bet he still wishes he still has it! Great video Steve.👌😎👍 Definitely one beautiful car!

  • @IndridCool54
    @IndridCool54 5 месяцев назад +10

    Another nice car Steve, thanks! 👍🏼👍🏼

  • @yotapualie
    @yotapualie 5 месяцев назад +1

    Good to see Steve doing his thing.

  • @gedward4335
    @gedward4335 5 месяцев назад +1

    Great to see a real one and not a clone from this dealer. Seems like every one Steve reviews is an imposter

  • @minnesotatomcat
    @minnesotatomcat 5 месяцев назад +2

    Awesome car! I like the red interior but with black seats, ALL red is just too much red sometimes, nicely optioned!

  • @YS-fr6nu
    @YS-fr6nu 2 месяца назад

    I really enjoy Steve’s videos very informative, but I’m a chrome guy, but on the other hand, this trans am looks pretty darn nice and I’d buy it in a heartbeat it’s so gorgeous and I gotta like the big block

  • @marcialrivas5870
    @marcialrivas5870 5 месяцев назад +1

    Good afternoon Steve how are your health doing this days hope everything goes well with you 🙏 thanks for your time with this beautiful car love it

  • @debbiebermudez5890
    @debbiebermudez5890 5 месяцев назад +6

    Mr. B. Here ! 🍩☕️👀😎👍 Professor Steve 🍎🎓📐✏️📓. I know some are going to get piss off, I always felt it reminded me of Vettes of the early 60’s witch were cool vehicles. Thanks Professor very informative ! 🍎🎓📐✏️📓👀😎👍

  • @74SD455TA
    @74SD455TA 5 месяцев назад +1

    One correction for Steve which is surprising to me, but both the 1973 and the 1974 SD 455's had the same net horsepower of 290 HP. The 1973 and 1974 shared exactly the same engine components and the difference that he sites specifically relates to the camshaft. They were the same. Back in the day Pontiac wanted to include a hotter cam but the EPA wouldn't allow it. Fast forward.....it hardly matters. Once the public got a hold of these the cam was the first thing to change out and go with a Ram Air IV style cam and that made a major difference in performance.

  • @clevlandblock
    @clevlandblock 5 месяцев назад +4

    Don't forget the high nickel block with reinforced webbing, plus special distributor.

  • @birdlegs846
    @birdlegs846 5 месяцев назад +1

    Im not a fan of the color red on anything but I admit I like the black seats with the red interior. Oh and big fan of the SD455👍

  • @greatunz67
    @greatunz67 5 месяцев назад +1

    Thats so gorgeous, i had a model kit of that when i was a kid.

  • @ianthompson6268
    @ianthompson6268 5 месяцев назад +1

    that could be my forever car. Beauty.

  • @louislepage5111
    @louislepage5111 5 месяцев назад +2

    Nice too see you back Steve 😊

  • @SolamenteVees
    @SolamenteVees 5 месяцев назад +1

    Steve is still sharp as a tack and encyclopedic in his knowledge of all brands.

  • @j.d.thompson3505
    @j.d.thompson3505 5 месяцев назад +2

    So nice. What a dream machine.

  • @rogergoodman8665
    @rogergoodman8665 5 месяцев назад +1

    Absolutely beautiful!!!! For me the "SD 455" is holy grail of Pontiac engines!!!

  • @bruceprentice6441
    @bruceprentice6441 4 месяца назад

    Great video Steve, I enjoy your explanation of what makes these cars unique. Glad you are back at it

  • @savedin87ify
    @savedin87ify 5 месяцев назад +1

    That is a nice Trans Am! Doing good Steve.

  • @gerardgalletta6943
    @gerardgalletta6943 4 месяца назад

    Steve, you are awesome as always!

  • @robertvance1873
    @robertvance1873 5 месяцев назад +1

    So Good to See Steve Back

  • @robertbeckler5058
    @robertbeckler5058 5 месяцев назад +1

    I always had to sit in the back seat of my buddies 74 TA . I was a young pup and tagged along with the upperclassmen all the time. Just a donk. Getting free beer in the back seat. Fun times

  • @timothyogden9761
    @timothyogden9761 5 месяцев назад +2

    WTG Steve!! Looking GOOD!

  • @Ron_Lockwood
    @Ron_Lockwood 5 месяцев назад +1

    Thanks, Steve. Love some TAs.😎🇺🇸

  • @coletrickle-km7cl
    @coletrickle-km7cl 5 месяцев назад +1

    That car needs the sammy hagar street machine album (witch has the trans am song on it) plugged in to the 8 track player.

  • @davehad-enough2369
    @davehad-enough2369 5 месяцев назад +1

    Hey Steve. GREAT CAR. What a treasure.

  • @PocketChangeInspector
    @PocketChangeInspector 5 месяцев назад

    When it came to looks the 1974 & 1976 were my two favorite two T/As. Thanks for this video.

  • @briansd2772
    @briansd2772 5 месяцев назад

    Very, very, very good interview Andy!. You kept Big Daddy engaged and interested the entire time. It opened the gate to his passion and memories. Bravo!

  • @Vintage-vs-Speed
    @Vintage-vs-Speed 4 месяца назад

    So great to see Steve back at it. Really enjoy these videos. Keep them coming. Thanks Steve

  • @ronnieroberts9478
    @ronnieroberts9478 5 месяцев назад +1

    As always, excellent video thank you so very much

  • @vincekartes7145
    @vincekartes7145 5 месяцев назад

    You go Steve! Delivering knowledge and cool cars in your slippers! Love what you do keep it up!

  • @clifffoltz651
    @clifffoltz651 4 месяца назад

    Looking great Steve, keep the videos coming. Love them all !!! Stay healthy !!! We love you buddy !😊😊😊

  • @74SD455TA
    @74SD455TA 5 месяцев назад

    It is amazing what Steve knows truly a library of knowledge. Thanks Steve, glad to see you

  • @suffolkmike1
    @suffolkmike1 5 месяцев назад +1

    I bought that exact same Trans Am new except with all black interior

  • @ricksaint2000
    @ricksaint2000 5 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you Steve

  • @garyslentzii2796
    @garyslentzii2796 5 месяцев назад +1

    Fantastic car & description of the coolest TA of the time.

  • @timlabell
    @timlabell 3 месяца назад

    Eve you are the only one that can tell us about great things That you do you are a wealth of information sorry friberger he wins.

  • @tonybruno5094
    @tonybruno5094 5 месяцев назад

    Well done Steve

  • @KO-tm4fz
    @KO-tm4fz 5 месяцев назад

    Love Steve in the slippers! Awesome 😎

  • @Loiyaboy
    @Loiyaboy 5 месяцев назад

    So good to see you well! Rock on, brother!

  • @larrykubilus8527
    @larrykubilus8527 5 месяцев назад

    So glad you're doing better Steve. Welcome back.

  • @brentnearhood8874
    @brentnearhood8874 5 месяцев назад

    Thanks! Steve My best friend had a Brown 76 with the honeycomb wheels.

  • @SPSteve
    @SPSteve 5 месяцев назад +1

    Nice slippers, Steve. I have a 74 non-SD 455 Trans Am. I think we can all agree the 70-73 cars look the best, but the 74 Trans Am is the best of the 74-81 cars. Pontiac did a great job with the 5 mph bumper on these cars and is SO much better looking than the Camaro. My car is Admiralty Blue, lowered on 17" Honeycombs and it looks good.

  • @MikeJBlues
    @MikeJBlues 4 месяца назад

    Thanks for bringing us these awesome cars Steve 👍

  • @joegagnon5321
    @joegagnon5321 5 месяцев назад

    Great rundown as always Steve! Had the same car in Buccaneer Red but was a 400, fun car.

  • @ralphhorst3682
    @ralphhorst3682 5 месяцев назад

    Steve another great video!! I loved all the TrasAms I owned an 85 TA LOVED it !!

  • @SurnaturalM
    @SurnaturalM 5 месяцев назад

    I don't know if you will ever read this, but I wanted to say that you lost a crazy amount of weight. You must feel way better now.
    I'm happy to see you're doing well. I watched your older video in the junkyard, and I've learnt a lot of stuff and details. I hope that the video format will return soon. It was very interesting, especially the series about trucks. Thank you.

  • @carlosgarza1962
    @carlosgarza1962 5 месяцев назад

    Steve it's great to see you, BTW awesome TA

  • @tsparky9196
    @tsparky9196 5 месяцев назад

    We had a 1976 that looked very similar to this one. Automatic, red exterior, black interior, 8-track, and one that I still miss...

  • @johnlennon8653
    @johnlennon8653 5 месяцев назад

    Friend of mine had that same car. First time he let me drive it, I did a power turn at over 60 miles an hour on a two lane highway. Hit the parking brake, spun the wheel and threw it into reverse as the back end swung around, nailed the the throttle. Did the same to get back going in our original direction (in3rd gear) . Scared the crap out of big Donny, in his own car, but I was taught how to do it by a seasoned cop who knew what he was doing doing and one of the last who drove a standard transmission car.

  • @classiccorvettesmusclecars5846
    @classiccorvettesmusclecars5846 5 месяцев назад +1

    Interesting interior…

  • @glennmcqueen9475
    @glennmcqueen9475 5 месяцев назад

    great work as always Steve

  • @Ontariosound
    @Ontariosound 5 месяцев назад

    Gorgeous car.

  • @SimplyTC
    @SimplyTC 5 месяцев назад

    Sweet ride!

  • @glennthompson4166
    @glennthompson4166 5 месяцев назад

    Thank you Steve ..

  • @Neicoman
    @Neicoman 5 месяцев назад

    Good seeing you Steve. I'd love to have that car.

  • @MAPRTX
    @MAPRTX 5 месяцев назад +1

    THANKS STEVE GREAT REVIEW

  • @davidsoutar8508
    @davidsoutar8508 5 месяцев назад

    Great video Steve! So glad to have you back!!! Love ya brother!

  • @kurtzimmerman1637
    @kurtzimmerman1637 5 месяцев назад

    glad to see you back making videos steve.

  • @sidepipes70
    @sidepipes70 5 месяцев назад

    Great car! Great presentation! Glad you are doing well Steve !

  • @jonathanmonti9376
    @jonathanmonti9376 5 месяцев назад

    Great video!

  • @donnybarley-y3t
    @donnybarley-y3t 5 месяцев назад

    Classsic and factory badass! Way to go Steve , great presentation and you look like your getting back k to your old self

  • @RedTransAm
    @RedTransAm 8 дней назад

    beautiful!!

  • @roberttailer1464
    @roberttailer1464 5 месяцев назад

    Thanks Steve!

  • @fubarmodelyard1392
    @fubarmodelyard1392 5 месяцев назад

    You're looking well Steve. Fantastic firebird and I like that design right behind the 70-73. And calling it a screaming chicken is akin to calling the fake spare on Chryslers and Plymouths the toilet seat