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#41
05-05-2017, 05:00 PM
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#42
05-05-2017, 06:34 PM
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Anybody who sees something that isn't quite right, like Norwood pointing out the correct appearance of the hood latch. I'm open to comments & suggestions. Keep in mind all of my early digital photos of this vehicle have been lost, so I'm running on my memory and hopefully pictures on this forum that you guys post. Of course the Shop & Assembly manuals and past copies of HPP & the Pontiac Enthusiast magazine are also helpful. I'm hoping that I don't make too many expensive mistakes.
I signed up for the Pontiac Journal parts lookup but have not found it to be very helpful yet. Originally, I wanted to keep it mostly stock, but it was fresh with .30 over Ross pistons when I got it. I wanted some improvements in air intake and better flowing exhaust. I had acquired a stock functional shaker assembly from a 74 GTO that would fit discretely in the SD shaker. Single solenoid, a little different than the 70 1/2 thru 72 functional TA shakers. SD shaker blocked off, Goat open??? Years ago I bought the complete SS Pypes SGF-70 system with the DGA-20S down pipes. I'm not sure if Gardner was making an SD system back then. That would probably be my choice if buying a system today. This post is getting a little long, more on the engine in a later post.
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#43
05-05-2017, 06:52 PM
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Best of luck with the SGF70.
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1976 LeMans B09 Freeway Enforcer, 455/M40 Smokey 1977 Trans Am, 400/M21 Black/Gold Bandit. 44K actual miles 2017 Sierra SLT 1500 Z71 4X4  2019 Canyon SLT Crew 4X4  
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#44
05-05-2017, 06:56 PM
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Just curious on the number because the car was shipped the day after Thanksgiving, 1973. Looks like it may have been made early in the day on Monday the 19th (a build sheet would show what day it was scheduled down the line).
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#45
05-05-2017, 07:41 PM
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#46
05-05-2017, 08:07 PM
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When I got the system from PY, I also got a set of SS tips. However, they were not a good reproduction of the originals. So I returned them & had these made from my originals, but with a larger entry end to fit the Pypes outlet.
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#47
05-05-2017, 08:40 PM
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Shows of the 43, 1973 SD 455 Formulas 26 are registered. and of the 58, 1974 SD 455 Formulas 25 are registered. On this site is a registry for 1975-76 455 TA's & 1970-74 Firebirds
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#48
05-06-2017, 08:12 AM
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 It is a system tailored for the earlier 2nd gens, since most guys I have seen didn't run into these issues with them.With all that said, the performance difference and sound quality is good.
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1976 LeMans B09 Freeway Enforcer, 455/M40 Smokey 1977 Trans Am, 400/M21 Black/Gold Bandit. 44K actual miles 2017 Sierra SLT 1500 Z71 4X4 2019 Canyon SLT Crew 4X4
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#49
05-06-2017, 01:35 PM
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#50
05-19-2017, 01:05 PM
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Loading up the body for the trip to MFG's.
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#51
05-23-2017, 10:57 PM
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Any SD 455 Owners in the Tampa Bay area?
If so I'd like to meet you.
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#52
08-25-2017, 02:06 PM
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Most body & sheet metal ready for paint
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#53
08-25-2017, 02:14 PM
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#54
08-25-2017, 02:34 PM
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More.
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#55
08-25-2017, 02:45 PM
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#56
08-25-2017, 02:52 PM
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#57
08-28-2017, 01:02 PM
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More differential detail
We think we are doing ok with the differential detail so far. But, could use some guidance on paint production markings, color & placements. Thanks, guys!
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#58
08-28-2017, 01:14 PM
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#59
08-29-2017, 02:37 PM
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Front springs
I've seen the front springs with no coating at all, or grey, or black. Which would be the most correct.
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#60
08-30-2017, 03:40 PM
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SD Formula, Really nice work thus far. Grey colored springs are correct, or you may want to sand blast and apply the RPM (Rust Prevention Magic) that Bentwheel Bob is using on the restoration of his '72 455HO Formula in the '70 - '73 Firebird section.
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