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My vote is Formula.
In fact when i bought my Formula it had been converted into a clone of a TA and I converted it back to a Formula. |
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I'm looking for a 70-73 Formula, but wish I could find a nice NOM one for $10K or less.
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#23
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I like them both........but a Formula needs to have the right options........the early T/A's were no compromise performance cars........I like that.....once the 350 Formula's came out in 71 it watered down their image.........
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I agree. I would not want a Formula 350 and would want the rally gauage package as well.
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70 Formula's are so rare they shouldn't be monkeyed with, unless you have a missing a bunch of parts one.
The essential Formula (71-73) should be a F400 or 455 ideally, although changing emblems from A F350 to a bigger cube version is a "must have a PHS to know" deal..... should have at a minimum: PS PB Gauges All else can be added if needed. The hardest is the TA suspension option, requiring spring changes. But like me, I added big sway bars and 15" wheels and kept the in-between sping rate springs (they are in between base and TA in stiffness) and actually like the compromise set-up, not TA harsh, but still flat cornering. Since I had gauges, a tach add was easy. All Formula's if ordered with a spoiler, should promptly have it unbolted and set in the corner to point at when people ask where the spoiler is
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We were waiting for THAT!
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I prefer the 71-72 Formula 455HO's. As much as I love the 70-74 Trans Am's, they were just so limited in color choices that I would rather own a Formula 455HO. I'm not sure if I've ever met ANYONE that didn't love the Formula hood! Heck, even the Chevy and Mopar guys are envious. I've run into several die hard Chevy and Mopar boys that say they would NEVER own a non-Chevy or non-Mopar.....except maybe a 70-74 Formula.
I think I've discussed this topic once before on this site, about which model would be faster in the 1/4 mile, the Formula or Trans Am. While the Trans Am was a tad heavier, the spoilers, spats, and fender vents may provide enough of a reduction in the aerodynamic drag department, and keep the car lower to the ground, to make up for the few extra pounds they carried over the Formula. But overall, I love the Formulas for their choice of colors, clean lines, and (don't anyone slam me for this)....no hood bird. It's all personal taste, but I actually also prefer the non-engine turned dash too. So give me a 71-72 455HO, 4-speed, honeycombs or Rally II's (no poverty caps), and I prefer the rear spoiler. Hey, is someone taking down my order here?
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That 1972 Silver, Ram Air, 455 HO, 4-speed car at the Uprising was HOT, and I asked the owner for first right or refusal.
He said its his favorite car and he's not interested in selling at the present time. Thus the phone calls begin. Not to be a pest but just for a nice hello, and reminder from time to time. LOL, Brew |
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I’m embarrassed to show my Formula here because of a “defect” on the trunk lid and the lack of upgraded wheels and tires. I do have the other mentioned goodies that everyone seems to like, gauges, ps, pb, no a/c , am/fm stereo radio, 8 track, M20, 12 bolt, I left the standard steering wheel and the standard interior. My goal was a car with all the “go fast stuff and no frills look” Everyone has a different idea as to what the perfect car is.
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I love em both . . . but still gotta give it to the Formula as the number 1 of all time for me. Anyone know who is producing the honeycomb and snowflake wheels is 16 & 17" sizes. I really want (Snowflake first choice) for my 71 Goat if I can find em.
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BREWSTER I AGREE, CAME TO THE SHOW SUNDAY ABOUT 2:30 AND PARKED NEXT TO THAT SILVER 72 FORMULA, HEY THAT WAS NICE! I HAD THE WHITE 72 TA OUT THERE FOR A FEW HOURS BUT I'LL STICK TO THE TA LOOK OVER THE FORMULA FOR NOW!
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There was a 71 or 72 Formula 455HO high option car if I remember correctly in one of the Pontiac mags a few years ago, like a light lime green, no rear spoiler, that was really a nice car.
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7072PMD, I saw you and that car and wanted to talk but you took off a little early. I was parked down from you only a couple cars to the north with a cooler to keep all refreshed.
Maybe next time ? Brew |
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I prefer the Formula as well for the colors and more subtle looks, but would love to have a early T/A as well some day. I like the look of the rear spoiler but it's just a matter of personal taste, they look good either way. No matter how they were optioned, the 2nd gens. are about the best looking and performing cars made in the muscle car era so I feel lucky to have one of any variety.
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'72 Formula 455HO TH400, Revere Silver, black deluxe '74 Trans Am SD 4 speed, Admiralty Blue, blue deluxe |
#36
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BREWSTER I DID NOT MISS YOUR 73 TA, JUST BEAUTIFUL. I WOULD BE NERVOUS TO DRIVE THAT CAR AROUND THE CHICAGO AREA BUT UP NORTH BY YOU IT MUST BE LESS STRESSFUL. MY SON AND I DIDN'T STICK AROUND LONG. I LIVE 5 MINUTES FROM THE SHOW SO NEXT YEAR I'LL TRY TO MAKE IT TO THE PRE-UPRISING SO WE CAN ALL MEET.
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Formulas, being less noticeable (compared to a T/A) and less valuable in most cases that T/As, are better suited in my opinion, to daily or more frequent driving.
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I would love to have both! I think they're both great looking cars! The Formula needs to have the 455 though, nothing less in my opinion..
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in reply to that, though I do agree it's fantastic to have a 455-formula,
I think they should've kept the 455 just for the t/a.... I mean, if that is the top of the parade, it should have something exclusive over the 'lesser' models....Like f.e. a Ferrari F430 scuderia's options, in a regular Ferrari F430, only diff is no stripe......that doesn't sound well. nobody would buy the scuderia. I'd say that should've been done to the T/A. Nevertheless, they're both fun and games |
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