[David Holmberg]

My heater core went out when the car was 18 months old.

If anyone out there finds a Y88/WS6/W72 auto with a patched seam in the pass side wheelwell, it might be my old car. JK fixed it for me and made an L cut to get to the bottom clamp rather than remove the bottom bolts.

Also from the factory, if you lifted straight up on the drivers side rear spoiler cap it would lift off. All you had to do was put it back and it stayed, never came off on its own.

Strange Y88 things.

[The Boss]

I'd love to know if some of the 79's shared the same casting date - old stock.

Somebody's finger needs some Bactine!

[Formulabruce]

Originally Posted by The Boss

I'd love to know if some of the 79's shared the same casting date - old stock.

Somebody's finger needs some Bactine!

my white W72 '79's block was cast in Jan of '78,( Nov built car ). I have never seen a actual 1979 calendar year built W72 car. I "think" the 400 did NOT meet the EPA , or Cafe standards for the calendar year 1979.
I would venture a guess that some later 78 W72's had Jan '78 castings...be nice to know...
NO '77 engines were used in 79 that I have ever heard of.
In '78 there was 4,112 Std shift W72 made ( red book)

[Bentwheelbob]

What's the "Red Book"?

[Alvin]

Originally Posted by Bentwheelbob

What's the "Red Book"?

Here you go http://www.amazon.com/Firebird-Redbo.../dp/0760303924

[Formulabruce]

Originally Posted by Alvin

Here you go http://www.amazon.com/Firebird-Redbo.../dp/0760303924

Look at that Amazon price?? Wow!!
If anyone wants a copy of a page or 3 let me know...

[2manyT/A'S]

Originally Posted by Bentwheelbob

What's the "Red Book"?

Now don't go getting all excited........The Red Book is a decent reference guide,but there ARE some errors.......

Off the top of my head,some of the 72 #'s are just transposed from 71....AND... 4112 stick 78 Trans ams for 78 is NOT the gospel....according to John Witzke

[Formulabruce]

Originally Posted by 2manyT/A'S

Now don't go getting all excited........The Red Book is a decent reference guide,but there ARE some errors.......

Off the top of my head,some of the 72 #'s are just transposed from 71....AND... 4112 stick 78 Trans ams for 78 is NOT the gospel....according to John Witzke

yup its a reference to consider, not gospel, I agree

[Bentwheelbob]

Originally Posted by 2manyT/A'S

Now don't go getting all excited........The Red Book is a decent reference guide,but there ARE some errors.......

Off the top of my head,some of the 72 #'s are just transposed from 71....AND... 4112 stick 78 Trans ams for 78 is NOT the gospel....according to John Witzke

What has become of John Witzke? I have been continually referencing his '77 to '79 T/A 6.6 Historical Information. I ran into some of his posts here during a search or two, but it appeared he had not been active in 8 years or so.

[2manyT/A'S]

It's funny how the fuel/volt guage lens always seems to "fog" and not the main cluster lens.....

[Bentwheelbob]

The body side molding has left the house.....

Well, the dealer applied body side molding has officially been removed. Gone, finished, abolished from all future duties. It's amazing how little damage was done to the finish by this molding. After removing it, I went through a two step buffing process to remove the built on grime, residue and abrasions, and there is almost no trace of it having been on the car. Almost is the key word. What remains are the multiple 3/32" screw holes....Were it not for these I would be home free. I really like the way it looks without the molding, but molding it must have to cover the holes.

I'm looking forward to getting the new factory style molding applied, but first the heater core has to get finished so the fender can be buttoned down, and the hinge roller needs replace on the drivers door to make sure the alignment doesn't change. I've got several trips over the next 10 days so it may be a while. we'll see...

[Alvin]

Originally Posted by Bentwheelbob

The body side molding has left the house.....

Well, the dealer applied body side molding has officially been removed. Gone, finished, abolished from all future duties. It's amazing how little damage was done to the finish by this molding. After removing it, I went through a two step buffing process to remove the built on grime, residue and abrasions, and there is almost no trace of it having been on the car. Almost is the key word. What remains are the multiple 3/32" screw holes....Were it not for these I would be home free. I really like the way it looks without the molding, but molding it must have to cover the holes.

I'm looking forward to getting the new factory style molding applied, but first the heater core has to get finished so the fender can be buttoned down, and the hinge roller needs replace on the drivers door to make sure the alignment doesn't change. I've got several trips over the next 10 days so it may be a while. we'll see...

Hey Bob, I'd be interested in purchasing your takeoff trim, as our Martini Blue '78 has that style still.
No doubt, You'll enjoy this next part: instead of screws ours is installed w pop-rivets!

[The Boss]

DAMN!

On the bright side, your doors, fenders & quarters aren't all dinged and chipped from years of doors banging into them. There were 8 spots on my 79 that had to be messaged by the paint-less dent guys!

[Bentwheelbob]

Alvin - they are yours at no charge. I appreciate all the help you have provided and am happy these parts will find a good home. PM your address and I'll get them moving your way.

[Alvin]

Originally Posted by Bentwheelbob

Alvin - they are yours at no charge. I appreciate all the help you have provided and am happy these parts will find a good home. PM your address and I'll get them moving your way.

Thxs Bob. PM sent.

[Alvin]

Originally Posted by Bentwheelbob

Alvin - they are yours at no charge. I appreciate all the help you have provided and am happy these parts will find a good home. PM your address and I'll get them moving your way.

Talk about a quick ship and restoring my faith in my fellow man! I came home to find the tube you shipped on my porch today. Many Thanks Again Bob!

I greatly appreciate your efforts. Let me know if there's anything else I can do to assist you.

[Held for Ransom]

Or, an original...

[2manyT/A'S]

Now here's a better deal....and it looks like the author is selling them...(it's a CD)

http://www.ebay.com/itm/FIREBIRD-RED...item5b0211b195

I'll bet he'll even throw in a FREE autograph.

Here is a used one...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Firebird-Red...item540b880ead

[2manyT/A'S]

Not sure,but think his nose might have gotten out of joint when I posted that I didn't feel his current interpretation of 78 W72 T/A production figures was accurate...

[68ragtop]

Originally Posted by 2manyT/A'S

Not sure,but think his nose might have gotten out of joint when I posted that I didn't feel his current interpretation of 78 W72 T/A production figures was accurate...

I think I was with you on that one. I remember it well. Nobody was being a ***** about it, we were just commenting on the lack of the W72 Auto Y88's coast to coast. It didn't sit well with the stats in the book (I think). The warehouse that they are all stored in still has not been found.....

I'll keep looking though!