SD455 changes hands
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After 12 years of ownership, the ol' '73 will be transported to Michigan where the new owner plans to undergo a complete 100pt. restoration.
I, along with others who are familiar with the car, know that it was worthy of holding it's own in a strong "B" catagory as far as overall condition. The car will be nothing more than outstanding after it's restoration and because of it's "1 of 1" production number, will most undoubtly get a magazine feature that it always deserved. Sure I will probably regret selling it but I'd like to move on with building a vehicle I can really enjoy driving without worry of degrading the value. The resto-mod bug has bit me hard and my plans are to upgrade my '79 t/a with all the trick goodies........suspension, big brakes, wheels/tires, EFI, 6 speed trans, etc. Anyway, congrats to the new owner and hope to see the car again, be it in person or publication. |
John bought it?
Congratulations to both of you. |
John was "the broker" so to speak.
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Congrats!
(I think?) Sounds like the SD will be in good hands. :) |
Mind sharing how it is 1 of 1 for those not in the loop, like me. :)
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optional electric sunroof...........no other SD like it.
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Congrat's to you and the new owner. I've always liked that ASC roof look.
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now also please explain what you have in store for the 79. isn't this the black s/e 4 speed one we talked about doing a sale or trade many moons ago???? (weren't you interested in my 70 4sp elcamino ss ??? im getting old and forgetting some of the details of too many car deals) |
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Factory installed or dealer installed? |
Larry can elaborate on the endless roof debate. But, still its a cool thing.
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4 spd or auto:confused:
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Auto. Cool car with a cool history. Larry I'm looking forward to the evolution of your SE!
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Look forward to seeing this car restored. My friend's 74 T/A has that same sunroof in it...its a nice option.
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http://www.pontiacstreetperformance....superduty.html |
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The sunroof was an option offered by GM and was installed by sub-contractor ASC (American Sunroof Co.). The option was basically for the "big car" line, however, I have found in Pontiac service literature that the option was also offered on the F-body cars.
HPP did a feature on this car 4 years ago but because of a personality conflict with the "editor", it was never published. It did the readers of HPP a great disservice. Ironically, a few months ago a martique blue '78 transam with the same sunroof option, was featured in HPP that discloses all the information on how an f-body came to receive this unique option. Check your back-issues and read more on it. Oh well, my story is history but I'm sure everyone will see the SD featured in HPP or other publication in the very near future, as it will be underegoing a complete make-over from a highly regarded shop in Michigan. "Musclecollector".....you are correct, it's been along time since we talked. The '79 will get all the pro-touring goodies........trick suspension, 18" rolling stock, 6 speed trans, wilwood brake setup, interior upgrades, EFI injection, etc. |
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here's the car being loaded this morning..........
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You've been a good caretaker of the car Larry. Best of luck with the '79
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Congrat's to both of you on this sale.
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larry what size tires are on the rear of the 79 in that pic. they look great and perfect size with the 8" wheels.
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Congrats Larry, its been long in coming and now you can move on to a more enjoyable vehicle that you can drive without concern.
Wish the best, B |
Congratulations Larry! I always enjoyed admiring at your SD during the times you brought that car out to the Niftee50ees street meet and the time I went out to your house. Is a '70 Chevelle SS in your future plans?
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Well Larry I have Carbon fenders and inner wells for that build if you want to move in that direction.... I also have a new "Vintage Racing Performance" C-6 Geometry sub frame that I'd let go for $4,500 USD,,, let me know if you're interested...
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Very, very special car. The image of it sitting in the Hospital parking lot in Lubbock is still clear...from way back in the early 80s. Congrats to both the buyer and seller. So cool...
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They are Firehawks that have long since been discontinued. The BFG's are just a tad wider in the same size. However, the BFG drag radials in a 275-50 are dimensionally the same as the 295 Firehawk. |
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I gave up my free time and gave him an excellent vehicle for a feature in HPP........all I got was the finger....... and the readers a missed chance to get familiar with this one of a kind SD. Hell, the feature on Paul Kenneys outstanding survivor '79 S.E. 400/4spd car was done on the same weekend as the SD, and it was never published!! |
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Congrats Larry, I'm sure it was hard to part with it but you will enjoy something you will use more! It was great seeing you at F1..
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Gary, nothing was added or done to the rear. No fitment problems.
......Herb Adams VSE shocks and stock springs. |
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I had plenty of enjoyment outta the SD but it was time to let her go. |
Hell, the feature on Paul Kenneys outstanding survivor '79 S.E. 400/4spd car was done on the same weekend as the SD, and it was never published!![/QUOTE]
Maybe I'm guilty by association!;):D |
No Paul........he's a tool. :D
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Larry,
Sorry but I have no intel on the Mabee SD Formula. |
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Congrats on the sale Larry.
Enjoy your next project but start the work immediately before your house, etc., starts eating the money. The moment I sold my hemi charger, the wife called to tell me that the A/C unit in the house just burned out...and the 17 year old fridge stopped working...and her diamond wedding ring needed upgrading... |
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You keep saying the car is going to a shop in MI. is that Scott's place ??? You can say his name as most know him. He does great work to.
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Michigan trio: I got to meet Rick from Rick's restoration at MCACN, and he knows and speaks highly of Nyle Wing. They are all good friends with Scott. They put time in Scott's shop before getting their own places. Great stories and knowledgable too!
BTW: Rick said he is working on 2 70 TA both RA IV's.... |
Yes Bob.......... it's going to Wing. It's gonna be an overly fine build.
http://www.wingsautoart.com/projects/73ta_sd/ Scott is not taking on new projects right now. I believe John said he has a 3 year backlog of work. |
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LOL.......oh she had all kinds of thoughts going through her head but that's not gonna happen. Hello lake front property. :D |
Good to see another 73 SD in the area...It has to be the highest concentration of 73 SD if we include IL, MI, IN as an area.
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Geez Larry, I had NO idea.
Congrats! |
Perhaps it's time I chimed in!
I was assigned the task of locating a 73 SD and do have a small interest in this one. I will get a glimpse of it today while the truck is at my home picking up another car (Larry the pressure is on!!) I will be overseeing the resto and Nyle is the man for the job, it should be at his the shop in the morning. If all goes well which it should, the car may make an appearance next year at Cobo Hall. Larry trust me when I say "it's in good hands" - also my good right foot! J |
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John, let me know when it get's to the shop. In the binder of documents is page from a '95 Auto Trader with your old SD listed. All four (4) SD cars shown in that ad were owned by the same fellow here in Houston. Also included in the binder is the '86 Musclecar Review magazine featuring my SD (well not anymore) under the "Collecting the 50 fastest musclecars" article. |
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Arrived safe...but cold!
Thx - Larry |
Perfect weather for opening up that top!
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wow!
what a transition. |
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