[blue71ta]

Originally Posted by 2manyT/A'S

Also,notice the later style front seatbelts with retractors......and plastic covers over the shoulder straps...(thought that was an "after strike" deal?)

I believe those are the correct seat belts for this car. My '72 Formula and '72 T/A were both built the third week of December '71 (12C) and both have this style of belt in them.

They are quite similar to the '73 model year belts (but not exactly the same).

[necdb3]

Late built 72's (Sometime in December 71 and later) Had that style seat belt. That is where the switches for the "belt minder" were housed. The speedo was also changed to add the belt light and the late cars also got amber front turn signal lenses

Originally Posted by blue71ta

I believe those are the correct seat belts for this car. My '72 Formula and '72 T/A were both built the third week of December '71 (12C) and both have this style of belt in them.

They are quite similar to the '73 model year belts (but not exactly the same).

[2manyT/A'S]

Most of my 72's are early builds......I have a Feb 24 build with the later style belts...

[OVERULD]

Originally Posted by 2manyT/A'S

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ponti...67bf9f&vxp=mtr

Not much here for the sharks......MY preference would be a clutch pedal...but other than that,it's got all the right stuff....

It bid to $42,100 against a BIN of $53,000. Agree it would be nicer with a third pedal and my preference would be AC as well. I could live with the automatic if it had AC. What's the money for one of these as shown but with AC?

BJ

[74 SD455 Formula]

I just gotta ask. Why would anyone want A/C in a High Performance motor ? Your just robbing it of what it was intended for in the first place. I have a 72 455 HO GTO that has A/C and I tell everyone that thats my wife's car as real men dont need A/C in a muscle car. I drive my SD Formula which has NO A/C in the hot humid summer days and dont complain. Did they put A/C in a R/A IV ? NO !!!! JMO

[necdb3]

Honestly, I don't know why but I look for cars with A/C. All 4 of my cars have it (2 with ATC) and I only turn it on to keep everything working. When I drive the cars, I want the windows down. All the noises from these cars are all part of what I want to hear when I drive them.

That said, I still look for cars with it

[FrankieT/A]

All my cars have A/C cause I drive more than I race. I don't have any trailer queens. Besides I'm an option kinda guy. My '71 T/A go at least 20 to 25,000 miles a year. But that's why they make vanilla and chocolate. JMO

[muscle_collector]

that's what makes the world go around. everyone is different. if it were my daily driver it must have a/c. but on my musclecars, my preference has always been no a/c with a 4 speed.

[2manyT/A'S]

Originally Posted by muscle_collector

that's what makes the world go around. everyone is different. if it were my daily driver it must have a/c. but on my musclecars, my preference has always been no a/c with a 4 speed.

That's where I'm at....auto with AC & power windows is OK,......but make MINE a stripped down STICK with NO AC & crank windows.......

[74 SD455 Formula]

Originally Posted by muscle_collector

that's what makes the world go around. everyone is different. if it were my daily driver it must have a/c. but on my musclecars, my preference has always been no a/c with a 4 speed.

Amen brother. I dont mind an auto or a stick for my toy's,but my daily driver does have A/C and all the power goodies.

[bossbirdta]

blue on blue 71 project car.....http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ponti...e20a96&vxp=mtr

[2manyT/A'S]

Originally Posted by bossbirdta

blue on blue 71 project car.....http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ponti...e20a96&vxp=mtr

Another cassette car...not ALOT of those around.....

Think it MAY belong to one of our "peeps" here.

[OVERULD]

Originally Posted by OVERULD

It bid to $42,100 against a BIN of $53,000. Agree it would be nicer with a third pedal and my preference would be AC as well. I could live with the automatic if it had AC. What's the money for one of these as shown but with AC?

BJ

O.K., now that we've all debated the whole AC question - any thoughts on what the car is worth? Is $42K all the money for that car or is is $53 realistic?

TIA
BJ

[necdb3]

Originally Posted by OVERULD

O.K., now that we've all debated the whole AC question - any thoughts on what the car is worth? Is $42K all the money for that car or is is $53 realistic?

TIA
BJ

Boy 42k sounds cheap for a blue 72 in that condition, but like always, It's only worth what someone is willing to pay. As I say it sounds cheap, I'm not running out to buy it either, nor was anyone here.

I guess at this time 42k is all the money.

Dave

[RAJ7395]

Originally Posted by bossbirdta

blue on blue 71 project car.....http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ponti...e20a96&vxp=mtr

Looks like a solid starting point.

I'd need to have agreed upon price for the "not included" parts prior to placing a bid.

[starlightblack]

Originally Posted by RAJ7395

I'd need to have agreed upon price for the "not included" parts

Like the roof.

[Judge273]

Originally Posted by necdb3

Boy 42k sounds cheap for a blue 72 in that condition, but like always, It's only worth what someone is willing to pay. As I say it sounds cheap, I'm not running out to buy it either, nor was anyone here.

I guess at this time 42k is all the money.

Dave

Its worth the 53K for sure. Just not on ebay maybe. Nice clean LB 72 TA with a OEM engine never messed with (is a bonus x2). OEM interior that nice and underside to boot.

[Judge273]

Originally Posted by starlightblack

Like the roof.

IMHO: Get all that drivetrain stuff and leave the roof/etc. for the bodyguy's skillset.

Also, secure the restored casette player.....

[starlightblack]

Originally Posted by Judge273

and leave the roof/etc. for the bodyguy's skillset.

[Judge273]

Originally Posted by starlightblack

Roof is easy to fix compared to finding/putting together a correct WC/M-22/Posi Rear. I mean I would patch roof for sure, as I have seen car in person too.