[jre]

Did all '72 GTO's come with a core support cover which went from the radiator shroud to the front bumper cover? I saw a low mileage original car that did not have one. The original owner swore that it came from the factory that way. The original tune-up sticker was still intact on the LH side of the core support and has never been replaced. He claimed that only A/C cars only had this cover. I have also seen cars with and without them. Any input will be greatly appreciated.

[jre]

Did all '72 GTO's come with a core support cover which went from the radiator shroud to the front bumper cover? I saw a low mileage original car that did not have one. The original owner swore that it came from the factory that way. The original tune-up sticker was still intact on the LH side of the core support and has never been replaced. He claimed that only A/C cars only had this cover. I have also seen cars with and without them. Any input will be greatly appreciated.

['ol Pinion head]

Have owned several '72 400 GTO's, all A/C cars. None of them had or showed evidence of this filler. Have owned a bunch of 350 2bbl A/C equipped T41 rubber nose LeMans , both 71 & 72, & none showed evidence of it either.

'71 factory Asm Manual shows this filler was available on endura nosed cars with A/C when combined with L75 455 D-port OR LS5 455HO engines AND produced AFTER the strike was over (after Nov 18th, 1970). A 455 Dport equipted '71 GTO, I owned till 94, had one on it originally..."someone" kept it... for another car [img]/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif[/img]

If you are experiencing cooling prob's or just like the "finished" look, Performance Years now stocks a NEW repro, that is real nice!

[This message has been edited by 'ol Pinion head (edited 08-02-2001).]

[CDN2PLS2]

I have a 72 455 HO post car with a/c,it has the filler panel and an air dam under the rad.I think only a/c cars had it.

[Forrest]

I have an oringinal 72 lemans GT conver. 455 h/o, with air and it has the original filler on it, I know it was always there for a fact.Hope this helps!!

[CDN2PLS2]

Hey Forrest, tell us more about that car,COLOURS? I know of a Sundance Orange one in Quebec.Black stripe, White Interior.Is your's a auto or stick?

['ol Pinion head]

Agree with Mark, that is one cool ride Forrest!

Mark, how many '72 HO LeMan's were made in Canada? Thanks for filling in the Canadian production #'s!

[Forrest]

Hey Guys, found this car along with 4 other gto convertibles in some guys backyard! Just finished the frame off resto 3 months ago, it was highly optioned,PHS docum. 1 of 5, it was brittany beige, with the black gt stripes, 455 H/O, w/ ram air,auto W/ console , ralley gauges, tach, buckets, unitized distr.,308 posi rear, am/fm radio, dark saddle interior, white top ,deluxe seatbelts, endura front, handling package,disc brakes,p/w windows,trunk & underhoodlights, ect.. I kept everything original except I painted it cameo white, and I put gold and white pearl in the first clearcloat,and I put a rear spoiler on it ( oh so what, I like them!)then cleared it 4 more times, man it`s beautiful! Just started to enjoy it!, going to shows ect, (my wife thinks it`s her`s I let here think that!)thanx for the inquiries, talk later! Forrest

[Forrest]

I guess I should mention, that I put on a tan colored top and the gt stripes are now gold with gold pearl (correct repo from phoenix graphics) and the spoiler and hood scoops gold w/gold pearl too, looks awwsome!

[CDN2PLS2]

NO 455 HO built in Oshawa in 72 as no rubbber nose cars were made, which was part of the package. They did build GTOz again in '73 though.