1977 Pontiac Can Am - Can-Do Attitude

Pete takes his Can Am on the occasional cruise, but thoroughly loves taking his two Can Ams to car shows around the East.

These are the Rally gauges and wood grain dash-standard equipment on the Can Am. Notice the clock in place of the tachometer.

Here's a look at the AM/FM radio.

Very few Can Ams had this glovebox decal. The surface was textured and not conducive to adhesives. They were dropped from the package later in the run.

Out back, Pete and Dave removed the tarnished bumpers and taillight bezels. They found a replacement trunk lid and N.O.S. bumpers to install.

With the interior removed from the Can Am, the edges were taped off and Dave smoothed the bodywork before sending it off to paint. Note the Shaker scoop on the back floorpan.

Prior to the hood's and fenders' reinstallation, the attention to detail can clearly be seen.

After every panel was smoothed, and the replacement fenders and quarters were hung, the Can Am was finally ready to be dressed in Cameo White. The Shaker was painted separately from the car and installed afterward.

The Rally II wheels were standard and painted body color. Buyers could check off code YJ8 to equip their Poncho with 15x7 Snowflake wheels.