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Old 10-17-2017, 07:08 AM
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Pretty sure that a striped out 5/16 threaded hole would be to big to accept a 1/4 20 helicoil

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Old 10-17-2017, 10:58 AM
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Let's just say this project has had some "bumps". Ray of hope shining, despite losing a season. Unchained by non-correctness is fun. Cliff supplied cam, roller. Praying for a run before winter. We've had snow already. Be kind, "It's A Driver"
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Old 10-17-2017, 11:27 AM
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Get ready to enjoy that torque Anthony! Keep up the good work.

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Old 10-17-2017, 11:34 AM
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Nice work Anthony! Color looks good too. What did you use?

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Old 10-17-2017, 12:06 PM
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Thanks y'all. Chris at C&C Performance here in Kalispell MT is doing work. I should give them credit, they are talented. They have affiliated painter who did mix on engine paint, he did well it seems. He (Mitch's) will do my minor lower L door paint repair in spring, he will spend he estimates most of a day on getting mix right to not do a big "blend & fade" job on car. The aged Revere greenish silver is a toughie. He also is really good.

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I SEE THERE'S A 72 455 HO MOTOR ON MY LOCAL KIJIJI IF ANYONE IS LOOKING DOESN'T SEEM UNREASONABLY PRICED
KIJIJI EDMONTON ALBERTA CANADA

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I SEE THERE'S A 72 455 HO MOTOR ON MY LOCAL KIJIJI IF ANYONE IS LOOKING DOESN'T SEEM UNREASONABLY PRICED
KIJIJI EDMONTON ALBERTA CANADA
This? It's not a motor, it's heads, carb and exhaust manifolds. He has the aluminum intake in another ad for an extra grand.

https://www.kijiji.ca/v-engines-and-...h-o/1341281062

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This? It's not a motor, it's heads, carb and exhaust manifolds. He has the aluminum intake in another ad for an extra grand.

https://www.kijiji.ca/v-engines-and-...h-o/1341281062
oops...he has a service replacement block too missed that

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Old 03-23-2018, 08:48 PM
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The differences I know of for late 72 are:

Hard overhead belt holders
Belt retractors in the front w/ switch for belt minder
Seat occupancy sensors for belt minder
Speedo change for belt minder
Front Amber turn lenses
The engine wiring harness is different too. My 72 has an inline fuse(factory) for the alternator that my 71 does not for one.

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My 71 has a fuse in the harness near the alternator.

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The engine wiring harness is different too. My 72 has an inline fuse(factory) for the alternator that my 71 does not for one.

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Incorrectness in HOness, don't beat me up
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Looks sweet and clean, Nice Job !!

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Looking good Anthony. Walk softly and carry a big stick!

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Old 04-08-2018, 08:22 AM
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This? It's not a motor, it's heads, carb and exhaust manifolds. He has the aluminum intake in another ad for an extra grand.

https://www.kijiji.ca/v-engines-and-...h-o/1341281062
I'm shocked at the price of bare/ in need of attention components for our 455 H.O. I posted my complete running motor for sale a few years ago but I'm glad and proud it is still residing in my car.

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If you convert to US dollars that is only $3500 and it does have the correct carb . I don't think that is a bad deal.

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This one sure is.... interesting.
Cool original specs: 455 HO, 4-speed, posi and nothing else, plus original window sticker
Unfortunately a lot of its "originality" is gone

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1971-Pontia...5aylBx&vxp=mtr

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Yeah, but how much fun would this car be on cruise nights and test-n-tune nights at the drag strip!

Wait...was that eBay ad one great big long sentence? IN All CAPS?

Still, very cool car.

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Old 04-14-2018, 01:39 AM
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Car is ruined for a cruiser. Its well overpriced for its super tiny market, which would want all its racing history with pics.
Might be a good car to bring to Norwalk to drag race, that's about it. Change order was rear gears it seems, but that rear is history too.
I dont see this car getting many more miles. To expensive to fix, and nothing left in driveline. Just a race car shell.
Hope he gets half what hes asking... It is "cool" in its own right as ordered just for this purpose, going straight.

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Old 04-14-2018, 08:26 AM
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I find this story very hard to believe. 9 miles when he got it. That would be at most maybe 10-12 times down the track. “1/4 at a time “. First you need to get to the line then go 1/4 then shut Down a 1/4 then drive back to your pit. Not buying the story or the car. Lol

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Old 04-14-2018, 08:29 AM
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Yeah, but how much fun would this car be on cruise nights and test-n-tune nights at the drag strip!

Wait...was that eBay ad one great big long sentence? IN All CAPS?

Still, very cool car.

BJ
A great story and very interesting car but that was an absolute wall of words wasn't it?

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