[hiyabradHO]

Originally Posted by MikeNoun

Here's some of the 1972 Firebird numbers:

AK1 Dlx Seat Belts = 6,325
AU3 Power Door Locks = 731
A01 Glass - Soft Ray - All = 17,318
A02 Glass - W/S only = 7,037
A31 Power Windows = 2,283
C49 Rear Defog = 1,862
C60 A/C = 19,961
D80 Rear Spoiler (Firebird & Formula) = 1,067
G80 Safe-T-Track = 3,783
JL2 Power Disc Brakes (Firebird & Formula) = 18,230
M12 3-speed manual floor shift = 1,327
NX3 Formula Steering Wheel (non T/A) = 2,130
P05 Honeycomb Wheels = 2,126
V32 Rear Bumper Guards = 2,693
W66 Formula = 5,249
Y99 Handling (Formula) = 851
PL4 White Letter Tires = 8,533

Mike

Mike, do you have a breakdown for 1971 Trans Am's?

[Transamric]

Trans Am says he???

[1971455HO]

Originally Posted by Transamric

Trans Am says he???

I know...he knows all about the rarity of carb, PQ trans and HO engine but doesn't recognize it as a Formula, hmmmmmmm! Be careful, all I see are pictures. That's one you would have to go and look at personally to be sure and is $15,000 too much? I can't say.

[Held for Ransom]

Is it even a Formula HO RA? Lid is chrome.

[johnta1]

The original shaker scoop is there with solenoids inside and original paint with 455 HO decal.

He must have a Formula and a Trans Am?

Can't remember which one he is selling?
(pics of a Formula)

[keith k]

And the car in the pictures appears to be Gold exterior with Blue interior. WTH...

A lot of good parts visible - correct alternator, KR wheels, etc.

Somebody local should lay eyes on that to see what it really is...

[2manyT/A'S]

Here's the Seattle ebay 71

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1971-Pontiac...5Y0VXp&vxp=mtr

[Transamric]

Originally Posted by 2manyT/A'S

Here's the Seattle ebay 71

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1971-Pontiac...5Y0VXp&vxp=mtr

A follow-up on this TA. BEWARE!! I was the third highest bidder on this one and was OK that I didn't win. I've got enough projects as it is. But the M22 + A/C appeals to me. Surprisingly I got an email from the "seller" stateing that the other two bidders had bailed & he would send me a Second Chance Offer if I was still interested,...for $17,700. something just didn't feel right about the offer and now, just a couple minutes ago, I received a warning email from eBay that the true sellers account has been hacked & the Second Chance Offer is bogus, don't respond! So

[weranc55]

Originally Posted by Transamric

A follow-up on this TA. BEWARE!! I was the third highest bidder on this one and was OK that I didn't win. I've got enough projects as it is. But the M22 + A/C appeals to me. Surprisingly I got an email from the "seller" stateing that the other two bidders had bailed & he would send me a Second Chance Offer if I was still interested,...for $17,700. something just didn't feel right about the offer and now, just a couple minutes ago, I received a warning email from eBay that the true sellers account has been hacked & the Second Chance Offer is bogus, don't respond! So

Lol. I got the same email. I was the second highest bidder.

[T/A addict]

Hey guys..... Just want to butt in here with a quick question....
I am fortunate enough to own a '72 455 HO that was transplanted in a 79 T/A many years ago. I do know the basic rarity of the motor so I don't want to be doing any modifying of it. It is all stock components other than the carb, distributor I believe and runs very nice and smooth, has the stock 7F6 heads and stock exhaust manifolds.
Question is what is this motor worth? I know they don't have the value that the SD has but really....

[Formulabruce]

Originally Posted by T/A addict

Hey guys..... Just want to butt in here with a quick question....
I am fortunate enough to own a '72 455 HO that was transplanted in a 79 T/A many years ago. I do know the basic rarity of the motor so I don't want to be doing any modifying of it. It is all stock components other than the carb, distributor I believe and runs very nice and smooth, has the stock 7F6 heads and stock exhaust manifolds.
Question is what is this motor worth? I know they don't have the value that the SD has but really....

Depends on the numbers on the block,including the VIN , and casting numbers/date. $5-8 K , maybe more if someone has the car it came from..
With the AL blocks and heads and the LS stuff, the market is shrinking.

[2manyT/A'S]

as Bruce states......you might want to try and find the car it came from.....if you don't already know it's current state...

There should be a partial VIN stamped on the front face of the block......below pass side head......

[T/A addict]

ok looks like 079569 with YB stamped below it. YB signified auto correct? How would one go about trying to track down the car with that VIN?

[2manyT/A'S]

That's the EUN......The partial VIN should be lower down...closer to the pan rail...

There is a forum member here that runs a "number orphanage"..........for these missing cars/engines...I'm sure he will chime in...

[johnta1]

Like this:

EUN Input Form

or the

Lost Engine/Car Form

[Formulabruce]

Vin is in a vertical position. YB ( automatic) could be 72HO Firebird Engine.( I am unsure if that code was used for the GT''s, GTO's, T-37's).... With the partial vin on the block, Its possible to build a VIN and see what PHS says about it.

[T/A addict]

ah ok got it..... 22N517132
Thanks for the help
How cool would that be to find the original car

[Formulabruce]

Originally Posted by T/A addict

ah ok got it..... 22N517132
Thanks for the help
How cool would that be to find the original car

Brings you to two possible VIN's
1. 2U87X2N517132 ( 72 Formula auto)
2. 2V87X2N517132 ( 72 T/A auto)

If I was checking a VIN with PHS , I would try the T/A first as more were built .

[starlightblack]

yum yum

http://www.ebay.com/itm/292243119119?rmvSB=true

[njsteve]

Originally Posted by starlightblack

yum yum

http://www.ebay.com/itm/292243119119?rmvSB=true

That's a great car. Even has its original unitized distributor still in place. (Probably the reason it was parked - they were notoriously undependable). This is a great basis for a restoration. All the born-with parts are there except for the air cleaner base. It also has its 1972 front fenders intact - something you never see!

I got a chuckle out of seeing the Accel Supercoil bolted to the firewall on a car with a unitized ignition. The guy probably bought that coil, bolted it up, and then went to hook up the main coil wire to the dist cap and discovered there was no place on the top of the distributor to plug it into!

Should only take around 100 grand to get it to perfect shape. ;-)