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06-28-2015, 01:10 PM
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I was with PB at the covention looking at some sweet original owner 72 455 HO cars, and base my thoughts on those cars and other survivor cars...
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06-28-2015, 01:31 PM
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Folded one on my convertible.
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06-28-2015, 02:42 PM
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Looking for information on 1972 Firebird 455HO Norwood produced cars only.
Did all the 1972 455HO engines for ALL bodies come off the same production line/same plant? F-bodies Norwood only. GTO/LeMans-different plants. Thoughts? |
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06-28-2015, 07:28 PM
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06-28-2015, 03:21 PM
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Of all the original A body 72 455-HO cars I've ever come across have all been the folded type. (Cars you could believe were originals and not changed.) Now, that number is VERY small as most HO engines have been messed with OR restored over the years. My old 72 GTO(now Jody's) had the boxed and was an August build...my HO lemans is a Jan 72 build and has the boxed too. GTO was Pontiac, Lemans was Fremont build.
I tried talking with Barry at Sonic Motors about this, but have never been able to hash out any pattern or rhyme or reason. My guess is the smooth ones are more prevalent in the Firebird HO's. I will look at my original boxed one and see if I have a reproduction and compare the two. We need to distinguish b/n the two. Great question, one I've often wondered about. Maybe OPH has some insight? Roger, you out there?
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06-29-2015, 09:11 AM
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Here's an enlightening discussion concerning the '72 HO and '73-'74 SD outer heat riser shroud from years back. Great information within . . .
http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...t+riser+shroud
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Regards, "455HO" Lloyd 2008 GMC Sierra Denali 2WD Crew, L92 6L80E, Silver w/ Ebony guts, 14.26 @ 98 
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06-29-2015, 09:42 AM
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Thanks Lloyd for reminding me. Good reading and info. I failed miserably at my attempt back then to get them reproduced. Met the wrong people and lost a bunch of money. Thanks to Barry at Sonic for getting the job done.
I now own Joe's old 72 HO Formula. I'd still sure like to see some GM factory photos of a folded 71-early 72 heat shield. |
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07-03-2015, 07:39 PM
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new one for sale
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07-27-2015, 07:55 AM
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07-05-2015, 10:40 AM
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At least they kept the original A/C unit for the next owner.
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07-12-2015, 02:03 PM
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new one for sale
semi respectable driver, note the camaro type lower door panels.....
http://www.ebay.com/itm/311398952070...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT |
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07-12-2015, 02:34 PM
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http://www.silverstonemotorcars.com/...rans-Am-455-HO
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07-12-2015, 10:27 PM
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07-18-2015, 11:40 PM
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72...
at first glance, this 72 seems to have The Look. very OEMish I'd say, an honest looking driver car, yes?....
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ponti...361bb9&vxp=mtr |
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07-18-2015, 11:51 PM
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There are a few things wrong with it, but the stance is perfect. You should add it to your collection.
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07-20-2015, 01:47 AM
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Pretty HONEST looking car.....all it needs is one more pedal....
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07-20-2015, 02:48 AM
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07-20-2015, 08:02 AM
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07-20-2015, 08:31 AM
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 If it's an auto I'm pretty sure I've driven it.
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Some guys they just give up living And start dying little by little, piece by piece, Some guys come home from work and wash up, And go racin' in the street. Bruce Springsteen - Racing In The Street - 1978 |
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07-20-2015, 12:40 PM
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 Current Pontiacs -1973 Formula SD455 - #'s auto orig paint 1972 Trans Am - 4 speed orig paint 1966 2+2 convertible - 421 4bbl automatic 1967 Grand Prix - 4 speed orig paint 1967 GTO - 4 speed orig paint 35k orig miles |
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