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03-14-2019, 12:13 AM
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1970 Firebird Chrome Tail Pipes - are these original?
Are these tail pipes 1970 originals? They are from a 1970 Firebird Formula.
Please let me know if more pictures or info are needed. Thanks.
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70 Formula 400 Auto non-A/C Wanted: 71 or 72 Formula HO 4spd - leads very much appreciated. |
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03-14-2019, 12:13 AM
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Nope! Not even close.
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03-14-2019, 06:48 AM
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Second that opinion: nope definitely not 1970.
Should be like:  Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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...Steve T. "Resurrection of a 1970 Trans Am" Blog www.455hota.wordpress.com ------------------------------------- 1966 GTO 4 speed Hardtop Alabama car (Marina Turquoise w turquoise interior) 1970 TA 4 speed Canadian car (Lucerne Blue w bright blue interior) |
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#4
03-14-2019, 12:15 PM
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Agree with above
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#5
03-14-2019, 12:28 PM
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Maybe these pictures of the full extensions will be a little more helpful?
Here is a set of original 1970 tips.  Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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#6
03-14-2019, 12:31 PM
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And here are a few pics of the 1970 extensions compared to the 71-73 extensions
   .Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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#7
03-14-2019, 12:33 PM
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not only did I get beat to the punch, but I got clobbered!!
Again, I am glad to see membership helping out! The people make this site unarguably the best resource for enthusiasts like myself 
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1970 Formula 400 Carousel Red paint on Black standard interior A no-engine, no-transmission, no-wheel option car. Quite likely one of few '70 Muncie three speed Formula 400's left. 1991 Grand Am: 14.4 @ 93.7mph (DA corrected) (retired DD, stock appearing) 2009 Cobalt SS: 13.9 @ 103mph (current DD; makes something north of 300hp & 350ft/lbs) |
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03-14-2019, 04:40 PM
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03-14-2019, 04:49 PM
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03-14-2019, 05:30 PM
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what would any of you suggest for the best source for replacement 70 tips?
I bought some of the first run of PY repops, I was quite disappointed with the terrible chrome quailty... (those are them in my picture) These ones are probably good enough to get re-chromed... Or maybe the repops are getting better quality now??
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1970 Formula 400 Carousel Red paint on Black standard interior A no-engine, no-transmission, no-wheel option car. Quite likely one of few '70 Muncie three speed Formula 400's left. 1991 Grand Am: 14.4 @ 93.7mph (DA corrected) (retired DD, stock appearing) 2009 Cobalt SS: 13.9 @ 103mph (current DD; makes something north of 300hp & 350ft/lbs) |
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#11
03-14-2019, 08:58 PM
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I’m nominating you for Garage Makeover”....
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#12
03-14-2019, 10:17 PM
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ha!
that level of disarray didn't last too long... that's what happens when house renos are happening on the cheap, and the car gets sidelined a bit... doing flooring over much of the main floor right now - but I can report nothing is on the (partially assembled) car.
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1970 Formula 400 Carousel Red paint on Black standard interior A no-engine, no-transmission, no-wheel option car. Quite likely one of few '70 Muncie three speed Formula 400's left. 1991 Grand Am: 14.4 @ 93.7mph (DA corrected) (retired DD, stock appearing) 2009 Cobalt SS: 13.9 @ 103mph (current DD; makes something north of 300hp & 350ft/lbs) |
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#13
03-14-2019, 10:46 PM
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Tips. I Very Highly recommend Gardner exhaust. They are just perfect, and thick triple chrome. That said, You may have to buy the exhaust to be able to quality for tips, OR send them your last over axle pieces so they ensure a perfect fit. I think Mine cost 250, but I think BJ has bought that exhaust a lot closer to now than I have. Gardner has both tips. Many will cringe at the price, but I will say its worth it.
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03-15-2019, 12:16 AM
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Thank you all for the detailed responses! Awesome and much appreciated!!!
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70 Formula 400 Auto non-A/C Wanted: 71 or 72 Formula HO 4spd - leads very much appreciated. |
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03-15-2019, 10:52 AM
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(punn intended)
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1970 Formula 400 Carousel Red paint on Black standard interior A no-engine, no-transmission, no-wheel option car. Quite likely one of few '70 Muncie three speed Formula 400's left. 1991 Grand Am: 14.4 @ 93.7mph (DA corrected) (retired DD, stock appearing) 2009 Cobalt SS: 13.9 @ 103mph (current DD; makes something north of 300hp & 350ft/lbs) |
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#16
03-15-2019, 05:10 PM
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We all assume the 48-degree cut replaced the 25-degree cut with the beginning of the 1971 model year, and that may very well be the case, but the original blueprint for the tailpipe extension shows a modification date of mid-July 1970.
I've been trying to determine if it was indeed with new model year production or if the 48-degree cut was phased during the 1971 model year shortly after production startup. The UAW strike really wreaked havoc on early 1971 model year production and a lot changed when production resumed, so finding photos of early 1971 model year Pontiacs has been difficult. |
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#17
03-30-2019, 10:18 PM
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I hope one day I learn how to make full size pics on this forum.
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03-31-2019, 04:25 PM
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