[ladytata]

Originally Posted by dreamn69

Most were probably cloned to TA's. It is very hard to find a decent 77-81 Formula hood. Not really sure why since so many were built but they seem to be really hard to find. I would guess most were scrapped to clone a TA.

I have a decent hood, I see them here and there on Craigslist

[FrankieT/A]

What's W50 ?

[Aus78Formula]

W50 is the 2-tone option with band under doors and large Formula lettering between 76-78. For 79-81 all models were 2-tone, but the W50 option was what still got the lettering and hood scoop colour, it wasn't so much of an option by then.

[74 SD455 Formula]

Here's what a 79 looks like. This was my old Formula. I had it from 1986 until 2006. It is now in Texas.

[FrankieT/A]

Originally Posted by Aus78Formula

W50 is the 2-tone option with band under doors and large Formula lettering between 76-78. For 79-81 all models were 2-tone, but the W50 option was what still got the lettering and hood scoop colour, it wasn't so much of an option by then.

Ahhh, got it.

[unruhjonny]

not many people realize that there was a shift in production numbers;
From 1970-1974 the Formula outsold the Trans Am, and the TA was the lowest selling model;
after 1974 this flipped, and the Formula became the lowest selling model.

They are out there, but to this day they are regularly getting parted and or scrapped for restoring TA's.

[yahooskidoo]

Ok found this one, think it's worth the asking price? Should i grab it up? Has the 301 engine. 1978 Pontiac Firebird Formula , All original, t -tops , V-8 , 4 speed $8000.

[77 Canamman]

It looks like a 1979.

[yahooskidoo]

That's what I was thinking. Add says 78,gotta go see it.

[HO Kenny]

My cousin had a 78 w72 4speed ws6 white and gold w50 with t roofs. Prairie farmer ordered it, actually his cousin, with tall gears. Definitely a highway car to make those long straight roads shorter. I tried to buy it in its almost a abandoned rusy stage he wanted way to much money. I think it's overgrown by trees and weeds now. It used to look so good and cruised so well.

[muscle_collector]

I haven't ever came across a 78 formula with the ws6 I didn't think it was available.

[HO Kenny]

I remember it having 15x8 snowflakes and they weren't the type to modify cars. I could be wrong though. It's not the first time.

[ladytata]

Just bought the ugliest 78 parts car, strange interior color combo.

[FrankieT/A]

Originally Posted by HO Kenny

My cousin had a 78 w72 4speed ws6 white and gold w50 with t roofs. Prairie farmer ordered it, actually his cousin, with tall gears. Definitely a highway car to make those long straight roads shorter. I tried to buy it in its almost a abandoned rusy stage he wanted way to much money. I think it's overgrown by trees and weeds now. It used to look so good and cruised so well.

Back in 79 I knew someone with this exact car. Fisher T top car with the one year only 78 WS6 gold wheels and deluxe interior. All original.

[Grand73Am]

Originally Posted by muscle_collector

I haven't ever came across a 78 formula with the ws6 I didn't think it was available.

I believe ws6 was available on both TA's and Formulas.

[muscle_collector]

I personally have never seen one documented. not saying they didn't but I have chased these since they were new and never came across one yet. I would love to see a phs showing one.

[77 Canamman]

Per this article:

https://www.hemmings.com/magazine/mu...a/3701951.html

The legendary WS6 performance package, including 8-inch-wide "snowflake" wheels, was available on Trans Ams in 1978, but not on Formulas until '79.

[2manyT/A'S]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/132349213495

[74Grandville]

Saw a 78 yellow/black one in a CT car show that had a 305 Chevy engine with a 4spd. I’m guessing it was a Canadian car?


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[2manyT/A'S]

305 with 4 speeds were sold new in America......and prolly more common than 400/4 speeds......Wonder if there are production breakouts?