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Old 12-24-2021, 12:23 PM
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Default Wanted: '78 W72 400 Formula
I'm looking for a 1978 W72 400 Formula WITHOUT AC or T-tops. Automatic (TH350) trans is preferred, but 4-speed is fine too. Want numbers matching everything ideally and in solid original, or an older restored car. I'd love to find a stripper with just the W72 400, TH350/M21, 3.23/3.42 posi, PS/PB, factory tach/gauges and nothing else...a guy can wish, can't I?

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Old 12-26-2021, 10:42 AM
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Anyone know of any W72 Formulas? PMD made 884 automatics and 810 sticks, 1694 total, so there has to be some out there somewhere...thanks!

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I'm still looking for a W72 Formula 4-speed or TH350 auto without T-tops or A/C...if any exist.

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Seen a few W72 '78 Formulas for sale, but all have A/C. This will be a tall order.

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Old 03-14-2022, 03:18 PM
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I figured that it's such a long shot that if such a Formula ever comes along, I'd buy it. So, I'm probably safe from ever making such a purchase...lol.

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No Luck Finding a 78, but I did find this 77

https://www.autabuy.com/details/?vid...ird&ref=search

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No Luck Finding a 78, but I did find this 77

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That's a great stripper too! If it was a '78, I'd be all over it.

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that is a badazz formula. i wish my 78 4spd was a no air

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Here's a 78 Formula.....

https://www.autabuy.com/details/?VID=76398247

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Still looking for the elusive W72 Formula without the T-tops or AC.

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Yeah, they're all AC from what I see. This stick one is nice though...

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Yeah, they're all AC from what I see. This stick one is nice though...

https://www.facebook.com/commerce/li...are_attachment
Thanks Dez! I know I'm looking for the elusive stripper, but I'm patient.

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Here you go Dennis, Black on Black 1977 Firebird Formula 400 4 speed ,non AC, crank windows, solid roof car.

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Thanks Rich! Ooo! So close...I wish it was a '78...it is exactly what I'm looking for...except a year off!

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https://classics.autotrader.com/clas...bird/102448128 I believe z code 400

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This one is out there in the wilds of Alberta, but the last owner has no record of the name of the person he sold it to in 2021 nor did he record the VIN.

No options to speak of other than W72.
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This one is out there in the wilds of Alberta, but the last owner has no record of the name of the person he sold it to in 2021 nor did he record the VIN.

No options to speak of other than W72.
Thanks Dez! I sent you a text message.

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https://davidsclassiccars.com/pontia...ers-match.html
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https://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/c...886294511.html
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Thanks Post Toastie for the links! You know how to find them for sure. I was gone for the weekend, so now catching up with PY and will look into these prospects.

This is a very unique combo, but you are dredging them out of hiding!

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