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Forum: THE LOBBY Today, 07:17 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 9,000
Posted By Rocky Rotella
Good news from Dave! My SD-455 heads survived! ...

Good news from Dave! My SD-455 heads survived!

One had been ported prior to the fire. The other will hopefully be finished this year. It sounds as if he's found and purchased a CNC mill and was...
Forum: THE LOBBY Today, 07:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 107
Posted By Rocky Rotella
Thanks. We're now thinking the ad was in Smoke...

Thanks. We're now thinking the ad was in Smoke Signals. Now to find someone with those from 1997!
Forum: THE LOBBY Yesterday, 08:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 107
Posted By Rocky Rotella
Anyone collect old Hemmings Motor News issues?

I'm looking for an ad for a 1972 Formula that appeared in Hemmings Motor News in the mid-1990s. Does anyone happen to collect old HMN issues?

I believe the ad appeared in the 1995 to 1997...
Forum: THE LOBBY Yesterday, 09:33 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 9,000
Posted By Rocky Rotella
That's great to hear! Hopefully, mine are amongst...

That's great to hear! Hopefully, mine are amongst the survivors! I did send a couple of emails to Dave over the past few months asking about them. I'll try sending another.
Forum: THE LOBBY 04-28-2024, 09:24 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 9,000
Posted By Rocky Rotella
stevesbirds, Is there any idea what was...

stevesbirds,

Is there any idea what was salvaged from Dave’s shop? I had a set of SD-455 heads there. I see in the Jan update on his site that he’s finishing jobs that were in process when the...
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 03-14-2024, 10:35 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 513
Posted By Rocky Rotella
Thanks for posting and linking to the blog...

Thanks for posting and linking to the blog article.

Just to clarify, the W66 400 Sport Option is the "official" name for the basic Firebird 400.

It only applies here because availability of...
Forum: Big Pontiac(incl G-body)Parts WANTED 03-05-2024, 04:47 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,057
Posted By Rocky Rotella
Digging this back up, did you ever find one?

Digging this back up, did you ever find one?
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 01-23-2024, 06:57 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,232
Posted By Rocky Rotella
Congrats! More pics when you get it!

Congrats!

More pics when you get it!
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 01-20-2024, 10:19 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,232
Posted By Rocky Rotella
I see one head gasket notch. That suggests a...

I see one head gasket notch. That suggests a 350-ci engine.

I also see a heater hose holder, which means non-A/C. (As if the lack of the compressor and associated brackets on the passenger side...
Forum: THE LOBBY 12-16-2023, 11:16 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,920
Posted By Rocky Rotella
Thanks, guys! It’s been a busy couple of...

Thanks, guys!

It’s been a busy couple of days and I’m getting caught up this morning. I appreciate the thoughts and the cake!
Forum: 74-76 Firebird & TA TECH 11-13-2023, 09:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,591
Posted By Rocky Rotella
Thanks. I figured as much but it's worth a try. ...

Thanks. I figured as much but it's worth a try.

I'm looking for the shoulder belts (original owner cut mine) and a really nice woodgrain instrument panel with A/C and one accessory switch.
Forum: 74-76 Firebird & TA TECH 11-13-2023, 06:05 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,591
Posted By Rocky Rotella
Mike, Does it have seat belts? I need a set...

Mike,

Does it have seat belts? I need a set of black shoulder belts for my '74 Formula.
Forum: 74-76 Firebird & TA TECH 10-20-2023, 10:27 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,358
Posted By Rocky Rotella
It’s worth noting that the 73-74 air cleaner base...

It’s worth noting that the 73-74 air cleaner base is very similar to the 75-up base, but the Quadrajet vent tube is slightly repositioned on the later units, so the air cleaners clock differently on...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 10-19-2023, 11:07 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,519
Posted By Rocky Rotella
Thanks, Jeff!

Thanks, Jeff!
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 10-18-2023, 07:47 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,519
Posted By Rocky Rotella
Thanks, poncho-mike. Would you happen to have any...

Thanks, poncho-mike. Would you happen to have any VINs available?

4dblnkldude, thanks for buying the book. I hope you enjoy it!
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 10-16-2023, 02:22 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,519
Posted By Rocky Rotella
You're right, Alan. I'm so used to asking that...

You're right, Alan. I'm so used to asking that question in general that I asked it without thinking!
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 10-14-2023, 02:40 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,519
Posted By Rocky Rotella
Thanks!

Thanks!
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 10-14-2023, 08:51 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,519
Posted By Rocky Rotella
Thank you! Is the blue interior standard or...

Thank you!

Is the blue interior standard or custom? And can you confirm the ship date on the PHS-provided invoice?
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 10-10-2023, 09:10 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,519
Posted By Rocky Rotella
Unfortunately, Pontiac didn’t retain its color...

Unfortunately, Pontiac didn’t retain its color records for each model year, so I don’t know of any specific document that contains such a breakdown. It’s possible it existed at one time, but that...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 10-10-2023, 09:04 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,519
Posted By Rocky Rotella
@pvp44 I'd be interested in knowing more about...

@pvp44 I'd be interested in knowing more about your 1972 Trans Ams if you happen to find their info. And as BVZ noted, we know of one McQ car in that area. Could it be this one?
...
Forum: Collectibles WANTED 09-15-2023, 10:45 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,408
Posted By Rocky Rotella
Good news for those seeking the 70-81 Firebird...

Good news for those seeking the 70-81 Firebird book!

https://www.pontiacv8.com/blog/2023/8/29/its-back-the-definitive-firebird-amp-trans-am-guide-1970-1981
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 09-14-2023, 03:59 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,519
Posted By Rocky Rotella
Yes, just one car in that movie. And it was owned...

Yes, just one car in that movie. And it was owned by Clint Eastwood at the time.
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 09-14-2023, 03:51 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,519
Posted By Rocky Rotella
Hello, Ric. I have some additional (read:...

Hello, Ric.

I have some additional (read: new!) info on the McQ cars that I'm putting together for a blog post. It should be on my website in the next couple of weeks.

I know the white T/A...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 09-12-2023, 03:00 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,519
Posted By Rocky Rotella
Tracking 1972 Trans Am and 1972 Formula 455 HO VINs

I've been tracking VINs (and colors, engine serial numbers, vehicle build/ship dates, and delivering dealers--where possible) from 1972 Trans Ams and 455 HO-powered Formulas for several years now.
...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 08-16-2023, 05:09 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 250
Posted By Rocky Rotella
Formulajones- Your PM box is full

Trying to send you a PM.

Can you clear some space and send me a PM or email me directly at jamesrotella@cox.net?
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