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10-05-2017, 11:19 AM
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WANTED 1971 GT T37 455 H.O. 233371Z112879
Looking for a 1971 T37 sold new at Borek Motor Sales in Blue Island IL. (Chicago Southside)
VIN# 233371Z112879 Green with Tan vinyl interior, 455 H.O. 3 SPD Any leads on history, past owners or whereabouts appreciated. |
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10-06-2017, 07:30 AM
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Welcome! Are you a new owner? If not I know of a laurentian green gt-37 owned by Ron Johnson of Potomac Pontiacs...
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10-06-2017, 03:47 PM
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NO I WOULD LIKE TO BE.
I HAVE IT'S ORIGINAL FACTORY ENGINE. I WOULD LIKE TO REUNITE. |
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10-06-2017, 03:53 PM
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Cool! Can you post phs? Would love to see. Is it a complete engine? Does it have GT option?
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10-24-2017, 07:15 AM
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10-24-2017, 11:03 AM
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I have tried all local and national searches and come up empty so far. I do know it was serviced at Village Pontiac in Naperville IL. at one point as the tech mentioned the color combo before we applied for PHS. Any additional info would be highly welcome as I know the odds are long but worth the effort if found. Thanks to all on your responses and thoughts for locating this vehicle. |
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#7
10-24-2017, 12:11 PM
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It's interesting that you were able to talk to a service tech that worked on the car. Do you know when that was and does the dealership have service records from that time? I'm sure you already investigated that and came up empty-handed. I have a '71 GT-37 that needs a replacement 455HO motor. It too was a 3-spd. M-13 trans, but did have posi!
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#8
10-24-2017, 05:15 PM
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Unfortunately the old dealership has been moved along with the service records left behind or destroyed.
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10-06-2017, 06:35 PM
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Welcome to the forum!
Reads like evidence towards another 455HO GT-37, not Ron's. Interested to read any info from the invoice copy...shows what color of green? Vinyl upgrade (trim code 238 sandalwood) or parody cloth & vinyl 237 sandalwood interior?
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#10
10-07-2017, 09:22 AM
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Here is the PHS information I received.
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10-07-2017, 09:43 AM
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Welcome SD455XD! That would make a great story if that car is still around and you could find the owner. It's a shot in the dark but since you have the VIN, maybe shoot Jim Matteson at PHS an email about the story on the motor, he may know who requested PHS docs on the car in the past.
Grew up in Blue Island myself and wish I could remember this beast! The former Borek Pontiac dealership (then Napelton Pontiac, then Montell Pontiac) was torn down about 15 years ago but was known for selling Firebirds, Formulas and TA's to high schoolers in the area.
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10-07-2017, 09:55 AM
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Thanks for posting the PHS. Looks like someone wanted a go-fast car!
Roger, with that 2/2/71 ship date that would be a 71 GT-37 vs. a 71 1/2 correct?
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10-07-2017, 11:46 AM
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Very rare example, would be awesome if this GT-37 is still out there! Thanks for posting the invoice copy.
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10-07-2017, 05:19 PM
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Thanks for the dealer info, I had never heard of Borek Motors but had done some work for Montell way back in the day.
I have searched with all local, state law enforcement and have come up empty. You never know. Thanks for all the help! |
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10-08-2017, 07:26 AM
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Early stripe Lauretian Green 455 HO GT-37...anyone know for sure not Ron Johnsons car or just similar. Not many built as we know.
Very cool! Thanx for posting the phs and doing the detective work. Mine has a few more options like 4 speed, carpet, radio and hood lamp...built around same time for trip to Canada...
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#16
10-08-2017, 08:34 AM
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Mike, above invoice notes Tropical Lime HD 3spd car...
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10-08-2017, 03:16 PM
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I see that now. thanks Roger.
There is some confusion also on my part. Ron has a GT-37? He told me about it a few years ago...at that time I thought he said it was a TL 4 speed. At TA Nats he said LG manual.... Now I am not sure what he has? I bet Roger knows as he is the expert on these?
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#18
10-09-2017, 11:58 AM
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That is a very cool GT-37...should have ordered posi instead of the AM radio.
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10-10-2017, 07:33 AM
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That's very cool!
Old cars can be found - hope you find it!
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10-10-2017, 01:40 PM
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Not sure anyone has a database. But, seems so far all 455 HO GT-37 have been early stripe cars?
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