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The Boss 02-10-2015 07:16 PM

I knew there had to be a letter in there - just didn't have enough detail in my pictures.

1/2" long, hex head, coarse thread, self tapping, black phosphate

SD455DJ 02-11-2015 08:58 AM

RicksGTO,

That is a great picture of what I need. Does anyone have any or repop these hex head screws? I probably can find close matches if not.

I might have to get a RA air cleaner and the bellows (seals) for the hood just to complete the package since the scoops are already opened up.

Boss, thanks for the screw specs.

Transam1972,

The carpet is surprisingly nice and in good shape, just faded. I will just clean and reinstall and, like you said, and get nice floor mats to protect the carpet.

Thanks, Dennis

The Boss 02-11-2015 09:05 AM

I may have an extra set of RA boots available & may have an air cleaner too. ;)

http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...9&d=1423000683

Judge273 02-11-2015 09:29 AM

I have an extra RA cleaner with studs if interested. Refurbished by Norwood or it's still untouched...

SD455DJ 02-11-2015 01:13 PM

Mike,

Could you PM me some pics a dollar figure for the RA cleaner?

Chris,

I'd be interested in used boots too in good condition if you have some. Please PM me with what you need for them.

Thanks, Dennis

transam1972 02-11-2015 03:06 PM

RAM AIR AIR CLEANER
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Judge273 (Post 5355734)
I have an extra RA cleaner with studs if interested. Refurbished by Norwood or it's still untouched...

...which is it?..an original unit, very cool...and original boots?!...SD455DJ no matter what route you go (original vs. repop) that car deserves Ram Air!!

Judge273 02-11-2015 04:11 PM

Norwood calls it an original dipped lacquer paint one.

http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...ps817419b3.jpg

formula kid 02-11-2015 04:33 PM

Boss PM sent.

transam1972 02-11-2015 04:51 PM

FAM AIR FORMULA & TRANS AM
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Judge273 (Post 5355973)
Norwood calls it an original dipped lacquer paint one.

http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...ps817419b3.jpg

...that looks to be a nice unit and the stud no stud thing (repop does not) is a bit of a pain...I would need to compare an original vs. a repop and test fit for a final verdict...the same with a T/A 70 single snorkel & 71-72 dual snokel, dual thermac repop....I have yet to hear the final verdict on an original car..it looks nice in the photos...I know that NORWOOD restores original air cleaners

Norwood 02-11-2015 05:20 PM

He's working on it.

SD455DJ 02-11-2015 05:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PureSD (Post 5354206)
Congrats Dennis. These are some seriously rare birds and great performers. If there's going to be a HO formula reunion, I'm in. Would love to see your car and I like the look of the top and no spoiler.
Sean

Sean, Is your Formula a Ram Air optioned Bird?

Thanks, Dennis

transam1972 02-11-2015 06:16 PM

where theres smoke, theres fire
 
but JUDGE273 started it...and I can not help myself..if I recall another P.Y. member was ordering the repop Formula air cleaner, do we know if he followed through ( an expensive piece of tin)

SD455DJ 02-13-2015 02:35 PM

Vinyl Top is Incorrect Color and Grain, Sooooo...
 
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.....we made the decision to remove the rubber top since it is not an original factory color (#7 Dark Brown, which is almost black) and the grain looks like the big texture found on the Mopar tops. I don't like the high contrast to color roofs, so we are going to repaint the car all Canyon Copper.

Really considering repainting the entire car and repair the right rear corner where it looks like it was lightly hit and the old repairs are showing themselves. The RR taillight was replaced with a '73 dated unit.

More to come....Dennis

Bentwheelbob 02-13-2015 03:04 PM

Mission Creep
 
Mission creep


From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

"Mission creep is the expansion of a project or mission beyond its original goals, often after initial successes. Mission creep is usually considered undesirable due to the dangerous path of each success breeding more ambitious attempts, only stopping when a final, often catastrophic, failure occurs. The term was originally applied exclusively to military operations, but has recently been applied to Dennis Jensen's new 1971 455 HO Formula."

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bird72 02-13-2015 03:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bentwheelbob (Post 5357206)
Mission creep


From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

"Mission creep is the expansion of a project or mission beyond its original goals, often after initial successes. Mission creep is usually considered undesirable due to the dangerous path of each success breeding more ambitious attempts, only stopping when a final, often catastrophic, failure occurs. The term was originally applied exclusively to military operations, but has recently been applied to Dennis Jensen's new 1971 455 HO Formula."

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that was pretty funny....... slippery slope slidin' ahead :)

Norwood 02-13-2015 03:22 PM

Dennis, the disease has taken hold. Next is the front clip.

RamAir 02-13-2015 03:28 PM

I may have to start/organize a twelve-step program for this disease. MPD and I can facilitate.

The Boss 02-13-2015 03:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RamAir (Post 5357219)
I may have to start/organize a twelve-step program for this disease. MPD and I can facilitate.

I'll give you a hand with that one - it WILL involve burnouts. :D

Judge273 02-13-2015 03:53 PM

I think I know what you're saying Chris. But, it had a double meaning in HS.

While you're at it Dennis get some comfort weave in those seats too...

SD455DJ 02-13-2015 06:17 PM

Mission Creep!!!!
 
OMG! You are right, I've got a really bad case of MC. If you didn't alert me to this terrible stealthy disease, I would have fallen off the edge of no return.

Thanks for slapping me to my senses, so now I can spend money and feel the pain.

The creep is in high gear around the 455HO Garage on the car and I'm looking forward to getting this baby on the road this summer. It really needs new paint and the few body issues repaired, but the car deserves it. 455HO Formulas are on the verge of going big in the marketplace with only 2 year production and less than 600 made with and without RA.

Dennis


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