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Old 04-28-2026, 08:34 PM
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Maybe I missed the other discussion;
I thought 1970 L74 cars didn't have decals?
I thought the callout was in essence for cars with optional engines.
eg:
1) 1970 TA w/L74 (std) = no decals
2) 1970 TA w/L67 (opt) = decals
3) 1970 Formula w/L74 (opt) = decals

I thought the '70 TA's with 'Ram Air' decals are akin to a myriad of other post-delivery decal dress ups, that the hobby basically accepted because it looked good.
Sorry. We were talking about the Keep Your GM Car All GM decal on the side of the air cleaner base. Most use the wrong code or no decal at all. Almost all are placed in the wrong location.

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Old 05-03-2026, 03:35 PM
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Original unrestored 59 Safari.

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/19...stom-safari-3/
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Old 05-03-2026, 04:44 PM
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1975 Trans Am 10k miles. Not mine.

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Old 05-04-2026, 11:00 PM
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Old 05-05-2026, 02:37 PM
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1972 Trans Am on BaT today:

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/19...d-trans-am-10/

If you are going to run 17" honeycombs on a lowered 2nd gen, this is the perfect set up with 245/45 and 285/40 rear tires.

Neat build. Lotta good stuff.

I am guessing $85k at least...
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Old 05-25-2026, 05:15 PM
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Now on BaT is the Roadworthy Rescues 1970 GTO.
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1970-pontiac-gto-124

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Old 06-28-2026, 07:27 PM
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Not mine. Its a great color combination I've never seen before.

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/19...d-trans-am-41/

This 1981 Pontiac Firebird Turbo Trans Am was assembled in Van Nuys, California, sold new from Leo Payne Pontiac of Lakewood, Colorado, and now shows 5k miles following the seller’s purchase in 2021. Subsequent work consisted of rebuilding the carburetor and turbocharger and replacing the hoses, spark plugs, and ignition wires. Power is provided by a turbocharged 301ci V8 linked with a three-speed automatic transmission and a Safe-T-Track limited-slip differential, and the car is finished in Dark Charcoal Metallic over Silver Deluxe vinyl upholstery. It is equipped with the WS6 Special Performance Package, removable t-top roof panels, four-wheel disc brakes, 15″ alloy wheels, power steering, power windows, an AM/FM radio, cruise control, and R12-based air conditioning. This Firebird Trans Am is now offered with a reproduction window sticker, PHS documents, past ownership records, spare tires, and a clean North Carolina title in the seller’s name.
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Old 06-28-2026, 08:48 PM
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My parents bought an '81 new. It was this same color except with black velour interior and no t-tops. Sitting next to it at the dealership was another '81 same color except with silver vinyl interior and t-tops.


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Not mine. Its a great color combination I've never seen before.

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/19...d-trans-am-41/

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Old 07-04-2026, 01:47 AM
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Nice looking 76

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/19...d-trans-am-51/

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Old 07-04-2026, 08:31 AM
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Wonder why the fender braces are removed from such a nice restored car? I read all 2nd gen f bodies had them. Wide pre 77 narrow post 77.

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Old 07-04-2026, 11:50 AM
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Wonder why the fender braces are removed from such a nice restored car? I read all 2nd gen f bodies had them. Wide pre 77 narrow post 77.
That's a good question.

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Old 07-04-2026, 01:15 PM
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Wonder why the fender braces are removed from such a nice restored car? I read all 2nd gen f bodies had them. Wide pre 77 narrow post 77.
Seems like a lot of 76s are missing them.

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