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Old 04-21-2009, 11:55 PM
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I added my additions in RED and comments in BLUE, hope that's OK,

Well I guess I did decode this car pretty good.
Thanks for the clarification toomanybirds, great info you posted, thanks.

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I like the red and blue, very easy to read and understand

1972 Formula production from the "Firebird Decoding Guide":
Formula 350 = 2,544
Formula 400 = 2,429
Formula 455 (all were HO) = 276
Total Formula production = 5,249
Manual trans Formula = 1,082
Automatic trans Formula = 4,167

The P01 Deluxe, and the P02 Custom Finned wheel covers were 14" and would not fit the 15" wheels that came with the handling package.

I assume they used the dog dish caps with the trim rings to simulate the look of full wheel covers. I also assume very few were built this way, and of those that were, most were replaced with aftermarket wheels when new.

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I like the red and blue, very easy to read and understand

1972 Formula production from the "Firebird Decoding Guide":
Formula 350 = 2,544
Formula 400 = 2,429
Formula 455 (all were HO) = 276 (I think we all agree on that #)
Total Formula production = 5,249 (is their a missing Formula somewhere or ???) My PHS says 5,250 made?
Manual trans Formula = 1,082
Automatic trans Formula = 4,167

The P01 Deluxe, and the P02 Custom Finned wheel covers were 14" and would not fit the 15" wheels that came with the handling package. Interesting, anyone have pictures of either wheel package?

I assume they used the dog dish caps with the trim rings to simulate the look of full wheel covers. I also assume very few were built this way, and of those that were, most were replaced with aftermarket wheels when new.
Wow, this car might look hot with the steel wheel moon cap thing.
Might be a thought for an extra set of tires and wheel combo....

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Old 04-22-2009, 01:03 PM
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Total Formula production = 5,249 (is their a missing Formula somewhere or ???) My PHS says 5,250 made?
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I think the PHS number is probably more reliable.

There are a few production number descrepancies, I have seen both 57 and 58 quoted for the 74 Formula SD production, not sure which is correct.

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