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11-11-2024, 01:33 PM
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The greatest LOST & FOUND car story we've ever heard! Pontiac Trans Am
Love this story.
Most car guys will be in tears after watching it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sE169_QdV-A
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11-11-2024, 01:58 PM
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That's a great story but I can't believe that after such yearning for that nostalgia that he did a LS swap.
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11-11-2024, 02:03 PM
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Agree
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11-11-2024, 02:04 PM
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As an owner of both Pontiac powered Pontiacs, and LS powered Pontiacs, they both have their pros and cons.
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11-11-2024, 04:43 PM
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11-11-2024, 05:14 PM
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the only thing he changed ( I think ) was the power train.not my cup of tea for sure but the car lives on. cool reunion regardless
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11-11-2024, 05:22 PM
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Example, my 71 has been powered by multiple Pontiac engines, multiple different transmissions (autos and manuals), and multiple rear axle setups. It currently has an LS in it. I still feel the same way about that car all these years later.
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11-11-2024, 06:07 PM
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When I started building an engine for my Firebird, the engine that I had the most memories was a Pontiac 455. A lot of my friends wanted me to do an LS but my old 78 T/A and my 455 powered Can-Am were by far the best at putting a smile on my face. My wife has had 2 5th gen Camaros and currently has a 6th gen 2017 SS with an LT1. I like driving them, but they don't feel as good as my bigger 455 Pontiac does. The torque of the Pontiac feels so good.
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11-11-2024, 06:18 PM
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11-11-2024, 07:24 PM
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11-12-2024, 09:13 AM
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Nogstalgia remains strong when the LS is running, and the PMD engine is displayed somewhere in the house...or garage.
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11-12-2024, 12:18 PM
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I agree that the Pontiac powered car would have brought back better memories for me. It's the memories of sound, smells, ride, and look that really hit you. He changed a major component that alters sound. Saying all that, it's his car and I'm glad he's happy with it.
Great story though. I have a story of the same but haven't been able to get the car from they guy who currently owns it. 72 Formula 455 4spd. I dream about getting it back all the time. |
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11-12-2024, 02:08 PM
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Goes without saying, to each his own.
But it's fun to argue on the internet.
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11-12-2024, 07:59 PM
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Cool story. I'd love to know what the resto cost.
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11-12-2024, 08:54 PM
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I didn't watch the video,
An LS doesn't belong in a Pontiac! Buy a Shetvelle or a Camtardo! |
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11-12-2024, 09:25 PM
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Great story. After watching it, I sort of get why the engine swap was OK for the owner ...
(And he did note that its original 400 was gone when he got the car back)
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11-13-2024, 12:46 AM
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Back in the day I was extremely hands on with my car. For better, or worse. I didn't do everything right, but I did it anyway. My older brother had a really nice 78 TA. It was Chesterfield Brown (I think that's the color), T-tops, loaded. Beautiful. Perfect car for him. But if he had to change the engine air filter, he needed to call a mechanic. I'm not sure how many times he even opened the hood on that car. That was him. I was actually jealous of his car because it was so beautiful. Not in a bad way but just wished my car was nicer looking. But mine was much faster. LOL. That's where the fun was for me.
The guy with this car sounds a little similar to my brother. He loved his car, but he's a self-admitted non-car guy. He may not have even looked at his engine compartment very much, much less done anything too it. So, yeah he didn't care what engine was in it. To him the car is what you see from the curb.
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11-13-2024, 07:56 AM
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Ya I was thinking about that also. Those shops aren't cheap. I'm willing to bet a minimum of $125K.
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11-13-2024, 08:09 AM
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Ya I was kinda disappointed that he didn't go with the 400. It was like he threw the cars heart and soul away. He could have done a transplant.  Great story though.
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11-13-2024, 12:18 PM
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"Since you are not a car guy, go LS"
LMAO. But true. Ha. |
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