[Norwood]

Originally Posted by HO Kenny

The worst mistake is the 79-81 rubber spoiler ends. If they do that I can't imagine what else they are capable of.

Beat me to it. Don't think its a PartsPlace wheel, looks like one of those fake leather recover jobs.

[njsteve]

Originally Posted by 2manyT/A'S

Nice looking car.

'nother special order paint W66? (I wonder?)..?

Black was an available color in 1971. In 72 it would be special order.

[keith k]

Originally Posted by 2manyT/A'S

Gauge bezel appears to be 1970 non-A/C but car HAS A/C...

That's what caught my attention about this car. Those '70 - '72 non-AC bezels are like hens teeth. The average clone isn't likely to be fitted with one.

So it makes you wonder if the car was misbuilt at the factory, or "retrofitted" with A/C...

[FrankieT/A]

That's factory A/C. No doubt about that. And I'm pretty sure cruise control was not offered in those years, and if it was it certainly didn't have Resume.

[1971WARBIRD]

Originally Posted by keith k

That's what caught my attention about this car. Those '70 - '72 non-AC bezels are like hens teeth. The average clone isn't likely to be fitted with one.

So it makes you wonder if the car was misbuilt at the factory, or "retrofitted" with A/C...

is that the early dash panel? not sure because of the placement of the bird, early or later.

[bossbirdta]

nice looking car here! no "Shark Tank" victom thats for sure....just needs the shaker painted correctly and black out the flange under the front bumper and your good to go.....


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ponti...item2c67b82934

[eaglesan13]

Nice car, but it looks like there is no carpet on the bottom of the door panels. Is that correct? Radio looks to be the older style with Delco in block letters, but it's hard to tell from the pictures.

Originally Posted by bossbirdta

nice looking car here! no "Shark Tank" victom thats for sure....just needs the shaker painted correctly and black out the flange under the front bumper and your good to go.....


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ponti...item2c67b82934

[bossbirdta]

Originally Posted by eaglesan13

Nice car, but it looks like there is no carpet on the bottom of the door panels. Is that correct? .

i think that's standard for a 70/71 standard interior car.....

[2manyT/A'S]

70 & 71 standard trim interior did NOT get carpet on lower door panels...

Good eye on the radio script.

I LIKE IT!

What's NOT to like?

Too much air in the springs (about 2")

Those paper tags on everything ruin it,.......they look like K-mart mark down tags...

According to the gang here,the trim rings are incorrect.......(I'm STILL looking for a "documented" Honeycomb 71-73 T/A with PO6 on the sheet/invoice)

I'm guessing that's a Legendary seat cover/door panel set?......they look OK but would really like to see them in person next to original....

[OVERULD]

What's up with that flex fan and spacer - shouldn't that be a clutch fan or were they only used on AC cars?

BJ

[johnta1]

70 & 71 standard trim interior did NOT get carpet on lower door panels...

Hmmm...
My 70s did?
I think even the Custom had carpet on the bottom?

[Formulabruce]

70 and 71 Esprit, which was std custom interior, had carpet...This I know, having had Sandalwood in past and trying to match things that never matched!

[keith k]

Originally Posted by 2manyT/A'S

70 & 71 standard trim interior did NOT get carpet on lower door panels...

Agreed.

Subject car looks sharp. I'd let some air out of the springs, too.

[2manyT/A'S]

Originally Posted by OVERULD

What's up with that flex fan and spacer - shouldn't that be a clutch fan or were they only used on AC cars?

BJ

70-79 Pontiac V8 (in Firebird & Trans am).... ALL with A/C got a clutch fan.......ALL 2bbl, without A/C got a propeller & ALL 4bbl. WITHOUT A/C got a FLEX fan,as I understand it.

[OVERULD]

Thanks for the clarification 2many...b/t/w love Copperhead Road, great song and video.

BJ

[johnta1]

My 70s did?

Gulp..

2manyT/A'S is correct.

My Formula is not here with me, but I found a pic of the door panel, standard interior.
It is vinyl on the bottom.


All my other 70's were Custom interior, which did have the carpet.

[68bird400HO]

Originally Posted by 2manyT/A'S

I'm guessing that's a Legendary seat cover/door panel set?......they look OK but would really like to see them in person next to original....

I bought the legendary standard blue set for my 71 TA. I think the color looks great. It is hard to compare it to originals since the old vinyl is often faded or baked and darkened over the years. Before buying the legendary interior, I had them send me a color swatch which I compared to one from SMS. It was virtually identical. After receiving the seats I compared them to a small area of vinyl on the door panel that was under the armrest and still somewhat bright. It matched really well. Also, I sent off a blue plastic piece to SEM for them to match for the rest of my interior and their paint look really nice up against the legendary vinyl. If you are interested, SEM has my color match on file under #6169 dark blue under their color coat line.

[68bird400HO]

Originally Posted by eaglesan13

Nice car, but it looks like there is no carpet on the bottom of the door panels. Is that correct? Radio looks to be the older style with Delco in block letters, but it's hard to tell from the pictures.

The radio is the newer style, 1976 and later.

[2manyT/A'S]

Originally Posted by OVERULD

Thanks for the clarification 2many...b/t/w love Copperhead Road, great song and video.

BJ

Tis.....a GREAT song & vid.

I thought the Dodge was a bit TOO shiny but nothing that a bucket of water and a few sheets of 2000 grit couldn't fix....

[OVERULD]

Originally Posted by 2manyT/A'S

Tis.....a GREAT song & vid.

I thought the Dodge was a bit TOO shiny but nothing that a bucket of water and a few sheets of 2000 grit couldn't fix....

Agreed - and also drinking that 'shine out of a mason jar while driving down that old bumpy dirt road in that old soft springy suspension would have resulted in more 'shine on him and the seats and the dash than what he was swallowing.

BJ