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I was thinking the same thing


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Old 07-22-2016, 06:29 PM
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Nothing at all. I apologize for causing any problems. My first was at the time piss ed me off because he new what I wanted.I was willing to pay,the money wasn't a problem. He made a once in a lift time order almost not happen.The owner and his son plus Jim Miller made it happen.This was the 2nd SD sold there.I shouldn't have brought it up sorry.

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Old 07-25-2016, 01:33 PM
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Default Plea for upper dipstick tube AC

I believe SD & HO are same, I am mid engine build and need an upper dipstick tube for AC application. If anyone has a spare repro or GM I kinda need one and they are not available now. THX, sorry for beg.

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Old 07-27-2016, 05:54 PM
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There were fewer NON-A/C Auto's made than there were stick car's. I.E. look at the break down of the 73 SD Formula's. 10 Stick cars and 8 non A/C auto's that year. My 74 Formula is a NON-A/C Auto.
What was the breakdown of the 58, 1974 SD Formulas, stick vs auto, a/c vs non-a/c? Mine SD Formula is an auto-a/c.

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Old 07-27-2016, 07:38 PM
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What was the breakdown of the 58, 1974 SD Formulas, stick vs auto, a/c vs non-a/c? Mine SD Formula is an auto-a/c.
I know in 1974 for the SD Formula's there were 17 Stick cars made and 41 Auto's. As far as the breakdown of NON-A/C Auto's,I dont have that number.But givin the info provided by the number of 1973 SD Formula's that is available it has to be close as well.I too would like to see someone go the microfilm records and give us the breakdown in number's like they did in 1973.

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Old 07-27-2016, 07:44 PM
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I know in 1974 for the SD Formula's there were 17 Stick cars made and 41 Auto's. As far as the breakdown of NON-A/C Auto's,I dont have that number.But givin the info provided by the number of 1973 SD Formula's that is available it has to be close as well.I too would like to see someone go the microfilm records and give us the breakdown in number's like they did in 1973.
Thanks for the information, I hadn't heard of the 17 vs 41 breakdown.

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Old 07-29-2016, 06:04 PM
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Default Why statistics exist for 73 Formula SD's

The reason we have a complete, 100% breakdown for the 73 Formulas and not for the 74's is that, sometime in the mid 90's, an enthusiast had a strong interest in the 73 Formula's. Through hard work and dedication, he was able to obtain all 43 VIN's through communication with each state's DMV. He then ordered the PHS documents for all 43 cars. He allowed me to compile the data on those 43, which appeared in one of the SD Registries, back in the time when they were printed and mailed. I have to believe the opportunity to gather this type of information from the DMV is no longer permitted. PHS, by contract, is not allowed to mine the microfilm for statistics. They are only able to fill orders from customers who provide a VIN. So, we will never be able to obtain a 100%breakdown on the 74's like we have for the 73's.

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The greatest Firebird Formula ever built IMHO. Radio delete, 4-speed. What a beast. Rick Mahoney pics, his car.






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Mmmmm, Florentine Red, yummy!

Can't believe it was ordered without tach / gauges though, bizarre...

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Mmmmm, Florentine Red, yummy!

Can't believe it was ordered without tach / gauges though, bizarre...
And No Radio, and then top it off with 247 Deluxe buckets!!

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Nicest SD formula maybe...

I would rather have the never built 70 RAIV 4 speed formula with dual snouts.

I hold that the snout hood is the reason a formula is a formula...

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Agreed^^^^^^^^

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Scott did a nice job on the car and Ricks had it for quit sometime now. He offered to race me title for title against my four speed duty. Unfortunately my car hadnt had near the engine work his car did so that race never took place. Heard its ready for the pure stock?

Agree a Formula isnt a Formula in my book without the original Formula Hood.
Killer car though and would love to rip it through the gears.

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Shaker hood makes the car look more serious.. Formula hoods look "cartoonish" IMO.

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Nicest SD formula maybe...

I would rather have the never built 70 RAIV 4 speed formula with dual snouts.

I hold that the snout hood is the reason a formula is a formula...
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SD-455 lump under the hood trumps two lumps on top.

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Good use of Trumps...

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Old 08-03-2016, 07:31 PM
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Mmmmm, Florentine Red, yummy!

Can't believe it was ordered without tach / gauges though, bizarre...
My 74 Was ordered with Idiot light's as well. And which Florentine Red 73 are you talking about ? Did'nt he have an Auto and a stick SD Formula ?

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Agreed!

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I hold that the snout hood is the reason a formula is a formula...

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Yup. That was why the original owner of my SD Formula ordered a Formula in the first place back in Spring of 1973. He was mighty angry in July 1973 when it showed up with that shaker. And as a salesman back then you would not have wanted to deal with a 6'7" 285 lb., pissed-off purchaser.
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