[bird72]

70 Formula's are so rare they shouldn't be monkeyed with, unless you have a missing a bunch of parts one.

The essential Formula (71-73) should be a F400 or 455 ideally, although changing emblems from A F350 to a bigger cube version is a "must have a PHS to know" deal.....

should have at a minimum:
PS
PB
Gauges

All else can be added if needed.

The hardest is the TA suspension option, requiring spring changes. But like me, I added big sway bars and 15" wheels and kept the in-between sping rate springs (they are in between base and TA in stiffness) and actually like the compromise set-up, not TA harsh, but still flat cornering.

Since I had gauges, a tach add was easy.

All Formula's if ordered with a spoiler, should promptly have it unbolted and set in the corner to point at when people ask where the spoiler is

[2manyT/A'S]

Originally Posted by bird72

All Formula's if ordered with a spoiler, should promptly have it unbolted and set in the corner to point at when people ask where the spoiler is

We were waiting for THAT!

[MikeNoun]

I prefer the 71-72 Formula 455HO's. As much as I love the 70-74 Trans Am's, they were just so limited in color choices that I would rather own a Formula 455HO. I'm not sure if I've ever met ANYONE that didn't love the Formula hood! Heck, even the Chevy and Mopar guys are envious. I've run into several die hard Chevy and Mopar boys that say they would NEVER own a non-Chevy or non-Mopar.....except maybe a 70-74 Formula.

I think I've discussed this topic once before on this site, about which model would be faster in the 1/4 mile, the Formula or Trans Am. While the Trans Am was a tad heavier, the spoilers, spats, and fender vents may provide enough of a reduction in the aerodynamic drag department, and keep the car lower to the ground, to make up for the few extra pounds they carried over the Formula.

But overall, I love the Formulas for their choice of colors, clean lines, and (don't anyone slam me for this)....no hood bird. It's all personal taste, but I actually also prefer the non-engine turned dash too.

So give me a 71-72 455HO, 4-speed, honeycombs or Rally II's (no poverty caps), and I prefer the rear spoiler. Hey, is someone taking down my order here?

[71 T/A]

Originally Posted by MikeNoun

I prefer the 71-72 Formula 455HO's. As much as I love the 70-74 Trans Am's, they were just so limited in color choices that I would rather own a Formula 455HO. I'm not sure if I've ever met ANYONE that didn't love the Formula hood! Heck, even the Chevy and Mopar guys are envious. I've run into several die hard Chevy and Mopar boys that say they would NEVER own a non-Chevy or non-Mopar.....except maybe a 70-74 Formula.

I think I've discussed this topic once before on this site, about which model would be faster in the 1/4 mile, the Formula or Trans Am. While the Trans Am was a tad heavier, the spoilers, spats, and fender vents may provide enough of a reduction in the aerodynamic drag department, and keep the car lower to the ground, to make up for the few extra pounds they carried over the Formula.

But overall, I love the Formulas for their choice of colors, clean lines, and (don't anyone slam me for this)....no hood bird. It's all personal taste, but I actually also prefer the non-engine turned dash too.

So give me a 71-72 455HO, 4-speed, honeycombs or Rally II's (no poverty caps), and I prefer the rear spoiler. Hey, is someone taking down my order here?

A red 71 455 HO Formula sold for $30K on ebay a month or so ago. It was restored, had a/c, formula steering wheel, rally guages and pw. Don't have quite the bucks so didn't make a bid that high. But that's what I'd buy!