1970 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX Information Specifications Resources Pictures

The big news for 1970 was a special Hurst SSJ version, a semi-custom conversion with an electric sunroof, gold-colored wheels, and a Hurst shifter.

1970 Pontiac Grand Prix

With the overwhelming success from the previous year 1969 redesign, Pontiac essentially carried over with the basic design for the 1970 Grand Prix. With the exception from the previous year the grille itself now featured vertical slats, and vertical hash marks appeared on the front fenders just behind the front wheels. New interior upholstery patterns and the reintroduction of the bench seat consisted of most of the visual changes.

The big news for 1970 was a special Hurst SSJ version, a semi-custom conversion with an electric sunroof, gold-colored wheels, and a Hurst shifter. The SSJ started life as J models (the vinyl accent stripes on SJs were incompatible) built by Pontiac, than sent to Hurst. All 272 cars were painted either Starlight Black (code AA) or Cameo white (code CC) . Interiors were black, ivory, or sandlewood in cloth or all-Morrokide. Mandatory options included body-color Sport mirrors, G78 x 14 whitewalls and Rally II wheels. The Space-Saver spare and Ride & Handling package were recommended. After assembly, the cars were shipped to a Hurst plant in Southfield, Michigan where Frost Gold accents were applied to the hood, side windows, front of the roof, and Rally II wheels. A landau-style half-top (Antique white, white, or black) was installed, as was a steel electronically operated sunroof (similar to that used in the Cadillac Eldorado).

1970 Pontiac Grand Prix Production

Model Number	Body/Style Number	Body Type & Seating	Factory Price	Shipping Weight	Total Production
276	57	2 dr Hardtop - 5P	$3,985	3,784 lbs	65,750

500 had Synchromesh (329 of those had 4-speed gearboxes)
65,250 had automatic

Chassis Data

Model	Wheelbase	Overall Length	Front Tread	Rear Tread	Tires
Grand Prix	118 in	210.2 in	63 in	64 in	Not Available

VIN Decoding

First Symbol - Manufacturer

2 = Pontiac

Second & Third Symbol - Series
23 = Firebird	39 = Safari
24 = Firebird Espirit	42 = GTO
26 = Firebird Formula 400	52 = Catalina & Ventura
28 = Trans Am	56 = Executive
33 = Standard Tempest	62 = Bonneville
35 = Custom "S"	76 = Grand Prix
37 = LeMans

Fourth & Fifth Symbol - Body Style
27 = two-door sedan	46 = station wagon three seat
35 = station wagon two seat single action tailgate	57 = two-door hardtop (Grand Prix)
36 = station wagon two seat dual action tailgate	67 = convertible
37 = two-door hardtop (exc. Firebird, Grand Prix)	69 = four-door sedan
39 = four-door hardtop	87 = two-door hardtop (Firebird)

Sixth Symbol - Last Digit Of The Model Year

0 = 1970

Seventh Symbol - Assembly Plant
(A) Atlanta, Georgia	(P) Pontiac, Michigan
(B) Baltimore, Maryland	(R) Arlington, Texas
(C) Southgate, California	(X) Kansas City, Kansas
(E) Linden, New Jersey	(Z) Fremont, California
(G) Framingham, Massachusetts	(1) Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
(L) Van Nuys, California	(2) St. Therese, Quebec, Canada
(N) Norwood, Ohio

Last Six Symbols - Production Sequence

Started at 100001

Transmission Codes

Transmission	Location
Turbo Hydra-Matic 350	Stamped on servo cover on right side of transmission.
Turbo Hydra-Matic 400	On metal tag fastened to right side of transmission case & on some models on the left side of converter housing.
3-Speed	Painted or stamped on the transmission case.
4-Speed	Painted or stamped on the transmission case.

Plant and Type Designation Prefix	Transmission Type
DC	3-Speed (column)
DE	3-Speed
DG	3-Speed
DG	4-Speed (close-ratio)
DJ	4-Speed (wide-ratio)
DP	4-Speed (close-ratio)
DL	4-Speed (close-ratio)
R3	3-Speed
R4	3-Speed
WB	4-Speed (wide-ratio)
JE	Turbo Hydra-Matic 350
JF	Turbo Hydra-Matic 350
JU	Turbo Hydra-Matic 350
PA	Turbo Hydra-Matic 400
PB	Turbo Hydra-Matic 400
PC	Turbo Hydra-Matic 400
PD	Turbo Hydra-Matic 400
PF	Turbo Hydra-Matic 400
PH	Turbo Hydra-Matic 400
PR	Turbo Hydra-Matic 400
PT	Turbo Hydra-Matic 400
PW	Turbo Hydra-Matic 400
PX	Turbo Hydra-Matic 400
PY	Turbo Hydra-Matic 400

Paint Codes - Exterior Colors

Color Name / Code	Color Image	Color Name / Code	Color Image
10 - Polar White Lucite® Code - 5040L Dulux® Code - 5040D		48 - Pepper Green Metallic Lucite® Code - 5116L Dulux® Code - 5116D
14 - Palladium Silver Metallic Lucite® Code - 5032L Dulux® Code - 5032D		50 - Sierra Yellow Lucite® Code - 5121L Dulux® Code - 5121D
19 - Starlight Black Lucite® Code - 99L Dulux® Code - 93-005		53 - Coronado Gold Metallic Lucite® Code - 5073LH Dulux® Code - 5073D
25 - Bermuda Blue Metallic Lucite® Code - 5123L Dulux® Code - 5123D		55 - Baja Gold Metallic Lucite® Code - 5120L Dulux® Code - 5120D
26 - Lucerne Blue Metallic Lucite® Code - 5190L Dulux® Code - 5190D		58 - Granada Gold Metallic Lucite® Code - 5117L Dulux® Code - 5117D
28 - Atoll Blue Metallic Lucite® Code - 5124L Dulux® Code - 5124D		63 - Palomino Copper Metallic Lucite® Code - 5125L Dulux® Code - 5125D
34 - Mint Turquoise Metallic Lucite® Code - 5119L Dulux® Code - 5119D		67 - Castillian Bronze Metallic Lucite® Code - 5076LH Dulux® Code - 5076DH
43 - Keylime Green Metallic Lucite® Code - 5126L Dulux® Code - 5126D		75 - Cardinal Red Lucite® Code - 5118LH Dulux® Code - 5118DM
45 - Palisade Green Metallic Lucite® Code - 5122L Dulux® Code - 5122D		78 - Burgundy Metallic Lucite® Code - 5063LH Dulux® Code - 5063DH
47 - Verdoro Green Metallic Lucite® Code - 5195L Dulux® Code - 5195D
NOTES: The first letter of a two-letter paint code identifies the body color. The second letter identifies the roof color. (For example, the combination 28-10 on a Pontiac would indicate the body finished in Atoll Blue Metallic and the roof area in Polar White.) General Motors paint code plate for all models is located on the "horizontal" or "vertical" surface of the shroud upper panel on the left side of the body.

Paint Codes - Interior Colors

Color Name / Code	Color Image	Color Name / Code	Color Image
Ivory Lucite® Code - 9715L (semi-gloss)		Dark Green Metallic Lucite® Code - 9708LH (semi-gloss) Lucite® Code - 9697LH (flat)
Medium Gold Metallic Lucite® Code - 9707LH (semi-gloss)		Midnight Green Metallic Lucite® Code - 9593LH (semi-gloss) Lucite® Code - 9582LH (flat)
Dark Gold Metallic Lucite® Code - 9698LH (flat)		Medium Bright Blue Metallic Lucite® Code - 9540L (semi-gloss) Lucite® Code - 9696L (flat)
Medium Sandlewood Lucite® Code - 9716L (semi-gloss)		Medium Blue Metallic Lucite® Code - 9711L (semi-gloss)
Dark Sandlewood Lucite® Code - 9727L (semi-gloss) Lucite® Code - 9704L (flat)		Dark Blue Metallic Lucite® Code - 9712LH (semi-gloss) Lucite® Code - 9701LH (flat
Medium Saddle Lucite® Code - 9714L (semi-gloss)		Medium Red Lucite® Code - 9709LH (semi-gloss)
Dark Saddle Lucite® Code - 9703L (flat)		Dark Red Lucite® Code - 9699LH (flat)
Dark Brown Lucite® Code - 9713L (semi-gloss) Lucite® Code - 9702L (flat)		Black Lucite® Code - 4428L (semi-gloss) Lucite® Code -
Lime Gold Metallic Lucite® Code - 9718LH (semi-gloss)
NOTE: Unpolished LUCITE® will generally produce a gloss comparable to original interior semi-gloss finishes. If lower gloss is required, use 1/2 oz. DuPont #4528S flattening compound to a pint of unreduced color.