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Old 05-31-2026, 09:39 PM
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Went back and looked on my now-sold TA PHS and, you are correct, it is there big as day.
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WCGTO, The credit was listed on the PHS since it had a cost associated to it. All TA's/SD Formula's with the shaker scoop were sealed from the factory since its application with the shaker door open exceeded drive-by noise limits at full throttle (hard to believe the feds didn't like that Q-jet roar!).

It's list as "TRANS AM OPT"...WS4

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Didn't the 74 GTO have the functional scoop, and the 74 TA were still blocked off?
(less power so less noise?)



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John,

You are right about the '74 GTO's shaker being functional. The little 350 didn't make as much noise as the 400/455 engines.

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So the 73's were originally intended to have a functional shaker but it was deleted at the last moment because the car could not meet noise standards with it?

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yes


The SD Formula having the TA hood and not the Formula twin scoop hood also had the delete on it.



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So the 73's were originally intended to have a functional shaker but it was deleted at the last moment because the car could not meet noise standards with it?
That what I was always told. This article doesn't mention the 73 Trans AM, but goes into detail on the 70-72 and 74 GTO shakers:

Hot Rod https://www.hotrod.com/how-to/0407po...er-hood-scoops

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In addition to any added performance, the functional shaker hood scoop also gave a mental edge by providing the low-toned "4-barrel moan" true performance enthusiasts would come to expect from the not only the '70 1/2-72 Trans Am but also the '74 GTO.

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Old 06-01-2026, 06:58 PM
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70 Lemans Sport convertible in resale red at $23K in Tennessee. Rust concerns and the carb looks too big for the stock 350.

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thats a holley sniper EFI not a carb
if tuned properly it will be fine

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61 Bonneville bubble top (painted white) with 57K miles at $4K NR in Florida. Runs but needs work.

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Is this Mariacher's Trans Am for sale? Remarks make it appear as a listing via a hijacked ebay user name but location is on point:


https://www.ebay.com/itm/336617956889?


$69k Buy It Now
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Is this Mariacher's Trans Am for sale? Remarks make it appear as a listing via a hijacked ebay user name but location is on point:


https://www.ebay.com/itm/336617956889?


$69k Buy It Now
Nice looking car


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Old 06-03-2026, 08:12 PM
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69 Bonneville convertible 428 with 78K miles at $25K BIN in Illinois. I think the rear wheel covers make the car look bloated.

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Old 06-03-2026, 08:23 PM
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65 gold GTO 4-speed convertible with 74K miles in Florida at $75K BIN. Beautiful car.

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Old 06-03-2026, 08:35 PM
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Another 65 (hardtop) 4-speed in Florida with 83K miles at $62K BIN. If you've never owned a yellow car... it's a thing. I had a 76 yellow Camaro when I was 17 with fat Cragars and I thought it was cool. Most people will never own a yellow car.

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Ohhhh those Bonnies! I want them both!

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Old 06-04-2026, 09:04 PM
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One of my favorites is back with a reserve in West Virgina. A 1969 Trans AM inspired convertible based on a Camaro SS “Did add before pictures to show damage from accident.." Spidey senses* Seat coverings are not helping.

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Old 06-05-2026, 07:04 AM
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1970 4-speed GTO Judge in SC at $65K BIN.

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[QUOTE=thews;6618850]1970 4-speed GTO Judge in SC at $65K BIN.{/QUOTE]

I'm curious about the other one in his garage.

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Old 06-05-2026, 08:40 PM
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70 GTO convertible with Ram Air (no PHS) in Ohio at $62K BIN.

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Old 06-06-2026, 08:28 AM
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The owner's poor health forces the sale of these two 1961 Pontiac Bonniville Safari wagons at $100 NR in Minnesota.

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