[superdutybob]

Who put that decal on the air cleaner lid? That's a GTO only feature!

[Super Duty D]

Originally Posted by superdutybob

Who put that decal on the air cleaner lid? That's a GTO only feature!

That must of been you or Dick right?
Geeze, I don't even get to post the first picture now that the cat has escaped

With all you Super Duty guys posting here I hope I don't get a suspension from this thread/Forum

All I was trying to do was get a little info and Bang Zoom Alice, I get jumped.
Oh well, If ya can't beat up on your friends, then what good are they!!

Thanks all,
SDD

[rwinkles]

Originally Posted by Brewster

Hope its OK with the NEW owner that I place a picture here from a show years ago.
Whos ugly beefy legs are those in the grass ????????????????

Hey, which ugly legs do you mean (Sara might not like that comment about her legs)?? That guy in the blue shirt is a stud though!

Man, that looks like my old neighbor's car. I'm sure it not though, we had it out in the snow the other day and kinda had a little accident...

By the way, the decal was on the lid when he got it!

[Uncle Judge]

Originally Posted by superdutybob

Who put that decal on the air cleaner lid? That's a GTO only feature!

That decal is correct for a 72 455 H.O. Formula too.

[Norwood]

Originally Posted by Super Duty D

Thanks for the excellent technical advise Bob.
I have committed to the car, unless of course, YOU wish to purchase it.

SDD

Don't you know that we are in a RESESION

[Super Duty D]

Originally Posted by Uncle Judge

Hey SDD. Do you now see the light? Were my tireless efforts fruitful? I still say with very little question, All is the same for 1972 H.O.'s in "A" and (T/A or Firebird) "F" bodies with the exception of the 12 bolt rear. The only 12 bolt in an "F" body was installed on the 1970 1/2 Firebirds and T/A's. In the "F" body, they went from RAIII/RAIV M-20's, M-21's with a 12 bolt in 1970 to a 455 H.O., M-22 or TH400, and a 10 bolt in 1971 and 1972. I cannot tell you why the A and F were different but they were.
Nevertheless, she is still a sweety! Go get that car buddy! It will make a great addition to a stellar collection! I too would be happy to own that one!

Thanks For all your input Jeff, my hat is off to you
Bob, Thanks for being PC.

Dick, You know your cars, thanks, Crab Legs for you!

RicksGTO's; I think I owe you a dinner with the crowd......

Brewster, can you bring the white cooler?

Craig, White cooler, nuff said.

Jeff, You got the growlers for the trip??

Please advise,

SDD

[Uncle Judge]

Originally Posted by Super Duty D

Thanks For all your input Jeff, my hat is off to you

Dick, You know your cars, thanks, Crab Legs for you!

Jeff, You got the growlers for the trip??

SDD

SDD, You know that I always have the growlers! However, where's the love man? I get to see the top of your head rather than feasting on a plate of crab legs??

[rwinkles]

Originally Posted by Uncle Judge

That decal is correct for a 72 455 H.O. Formula too.

Jeff - that decal was the subject of a lot of discussion at the Nationals when the car was there (both times). I thought that the decal was correct for Formulas as well as GTOs but others said no, Dan Jensen included. I did ask John Sawruk last year (before he died RIP) and he asked a number of former colleagues and his/their answer was that the Formula did not get the decal ("I think"). Do you have something that shows it is correct?

[necdb3]

I owned a 72 formula 455 M22 back in the 70's. It had the sticker when I bought it from the original owner. I don't know for sure because I didn't think to ask that at the time but, I believe it came that way or it was added at a very young age. The sticker was aged with the rest of the car.

Dave

[Super Duty D]

This was 05 or 06 T/A Nationals. A few pictures I got just before she was loaded up to go back home.

[RicksGTO]

I talked to one of the previous owners of my car about the HO stickers. He bought a one owner '71 455HO 4 speed Formula in approx. '76, said it had 90,000 miles and the engine bay was grease covered and untouched and it had an original HO sticker on the lid. This guy has had a very impressive collection of 455HO cars over the last 30+ years so I put some weight in his story and his opinion.
I realize that's not proof the factory used the sticker but even if they didn't, I would bet some of them got added as soon as the dealer saw the factory's "error"

[Brewster]

Sounds like the world will never know ?

Leave the decal until you (if ever) can confirm it either way. It will always be a conversation piece to true HO guys and the rest will just appreciate it for what it is.

The White Cooler is getting ready for a road trip?

[muscle_collector]

every 455 ho formula i have ever owned ( 71 and 72) had the sticker on the lid. most were bought from the original owners.

[Super Duty D]

Originally Posted by Brewster

Sounds like the world will never know ?

Leave the decal until you (if ever) can confirm it either way. It will always be a conversation piece to true HO guys and the rest will just appreciate it for what it is.

The White Cooler is getting ready for a road trip?

Is that Cooler packed up yet Brew? Road trip!!! We gonna go get that bad boy....

Looks like it will be a grab n go.... have to be back by 4-14 evening for Tax Day stuff.
Hope to see you MI brethren, on a tight time line here, but would like to visit if possible.

SDD

[Shift'n Gears]

Good Luck on the Road Trip! Shaker or not that is a SWEEEET F-Body. Congrads!

[Brewster]

Got it!
We have accomplished the pick-up and are on the return, but had to stop at a Inn to check the status of the white cooler.
Will post pictures tomorrow of the final arrival at SDD's ranch in the Hills.
Growlers are being tapped as I speak.
Brew

[Father&Son73T/A]

OK,what are you boys hiding from me?
I got to see I got to see!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'm only down 62 also

[Brewster]

OK< I've been having FUN driving a 1972 HO manual for the last couple days. Nothing like burning out old gas to see what an old girl can do after sitting a year or two.
Kick @ss and having fun thats what!!!!!!! Its good to have friends that trust you enjoy and love a car----------------WOW!
Thanks SDD!
Three days of HELL.

[Super Duty D]

Your welcome Brewster, and thank you for taking that extra day off and doing the road trip with me.
That was a quick deal. You and Dick had the car loaded and locked down by the time the Seller and I exchanged the paperwork and we were back on the road!

There was no way I was going to drive it to work this week as I did not want my employees to know I bought another car after a freeze in performance reviews. (Read no raises).
So Brewster had the nasty job of driving it for me, everyday, to his local to me job requirements for the remainder of the week. (perfect driving weather all week) I hope that 3 days of "Hell" will be my punishment on me one day with your 4-SPD SD Brew!!

I LOVE this Car!!!!!! It is amazing how many looks and thumbs up I get in it, none of those folks even know that it's an HO car! Just a cool sleeper that might surprise you

I guess I'm a HO Guy now too!!!:usf lag:

I might need some more therapy though.....

SDD

[muscle_collector]

i should probably read back a ways and find the answer, but what car did you just buy?