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Wow sounds like a great car. I have a 79 ws6/auto with the 273 gears.Yea,it's a slug.but it's a beautifully balanced car with the 301 sitting up front. I have recorded as high as 21 mpg on longer trips if i keep my foot out of it. Almost didn't but this car 10 years ago because of the 301,but it was a low mileage,super clean car from the original owner.
BUY IT - it's a Pontiac with a stick - doesn't get much better than that. steve |
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I have a 79 Formula W-code.
W code means 4 bbl 301 NA. Mine also has the ST-10 and 3.08 rear. Rebuilt the motor, added headers and 2.5" X-pipe dual exhaust, it is Not a slug. It will smoke in 1st all day long, break loose in 2nd and even chirp 3rd. Poncho's aren't high-winders like the SBCs but the low end is there and that's what pushes me back in the seat. I like the 301. Sure, it doesn't have the torque of a 400, but as a combo of weight, performance and gas mileage, plus the last true poncho motor, i would keep a numbers-matching formula as such. |
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VIN does indeed differentiate whether it's a 301 2V or 4V, Chris. W = 4V, and Y = 2V.
Nice find, by the way, and please post some pics. Check your e-mails, by the way. I forwarded you one at gto4door's request.
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Here are some pictures....
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My 79 4bbl 301 WS6 Formula was no slug. It would take a 79 4bbl 302 Ford Thunderbird off the line and out run it. At least mine did a number of times. LOL
Just looked at my window sticker and the WS6 package was 434.00. Space Saver spare was .10. With WS6 package rear disc brakes on mine, it was a posi unit. Cost was 63.00. List without options.... 6,204.45 Options total.... 1526.10 Total cost.... 7,985.55 My cost.... 6,500.
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I wouldn't buy that car if I were you.
Looks like the paint is flaking off the back window moldings. You NEVER know what ELSE could be WRONG with it! |
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It also needs a new shifter knob, the numbers inside the plastic have faded. Seat backs and the driver's side rear interior panel will most likely need replacing too - just oxidized/chalked over time.
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MSRP was $8,190.55 on mine - I paid less.
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That's why the paint came off. I had an 80 full ,load Turbo Trans am brand new & the window trim looked like your Formula does when it was 2 years old. |
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Then again - it matches the roof edge molding so.....
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I just prep /scuff & rattle can them with SEM trimpaint (#39243,I think?)
They look GREAT & original.(will match) You're not really going to actually DRIVE it,are you? |
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Wow that's a great looking car!! Please drive it and keep it as-is!
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Sure - why not!
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very nice ride.
1 in 1590 built. (hard top) mine is 1 in 1530 built ( t-top ) not a easy car to come across. that would be less then 30 cars per state.
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are you serious about the window mouldings or is that a joke??? in 1979, the dealer had to repaint my moldings 3 times while it was under warranty. they started peeling off when the car was less than one month old when i washed it at the car wash with the high pressure sprayer.
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That should be easy enough.....provided I don't ruin them taking them off.
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Not to argue with you,but was'nt the Posi part of the WS6 option which was manditory on the "Z" coded cars ( T/A & Formula )along with the 4spd and 4 wheel disc brake set up and 8in Snowflake's.
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