[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...

[A Schab]

I talked to the owner a few days ago and tried to find out more about the car.He claims that It is a T/A but when I suggested that it was a Formula he didn't want to talk to me much more. It sounded like he had a shaker and T/A hood that was going with the car.He made it clear that he wanted to deal with a local rather than someone from out of state.I ended up going to the Seattle area to look at the 71 T/A that is listed on e-bay as an original all numbers matching car only to find out that the heads and exhaust manifolds were gone. A 700 mile round trip that didn't pay off.

[weranc55]

Originally Posted by A Schab

I talked to the owner a few days ago and tried to find out more about the car.He claims that It is a T/A but when I suggested that it was a Formula he didn't want to talk to me much more. It sounded like he had a shaker and T/A hood that was going with the car.He made it clear that he wanted to deal with a local rather than someone from out of state.I ended up going to the Seattle area to look at the 71 T/A that is listed on e-bay as an original all numbers matching car only to find out that the heads and exhaust manifolds were gone. A 700 mile round trip that didn't pay off.

Wrong wheels wrong core support and I think the hood is not correct. He told me he has a offer of 27500 for the car. Nice car but 27500 for a car that's missing some expensive stuff is to much

[2manyT/A'S]

Here's the Seattle ebay 71

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

[Transamric]

I've been on this one too. It does seem to be generating a lot of attention up here. I hadn't been informed about the $27.5K offer though. I think he'd be doing Ok to let it go for that. I see this one being finished to a fair weather driver quality rather than a better than new trailer queen.
I'm not too concerned about incorrect heads & rad support since I have those on hand.

[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

[MikeNoun]

Sorry, I completely forgot about this thread.

There is a breakdown by color for the Trans Ams. I have the 1971 and 1972 figures somewhere, but I apparently did not label the documents. Have some searching to do.....

1970 Trans Ams
-----------------
Polar White - 2,150
Lucerne Blue - 1,046

1971 Firebird options
----------------------
P05 Honeycomb Wheels = 2,625
W63 Rally Gauges (Firebird & Formula) = 3,145
U30 Rally Gauges + Tach (Firebird & Formula) = 2,522
V32 Rear Bumper Guards = 522
V01 HD Radiator = 587
D80 Rear Spoiler (Formula) = 697
M20 4-speed (Firebird, Formula) = 1,941
L78 400 4bbl (Formula) = 4,304
NK3 Formula Steering Wheel (Firebird, Formula, Esprit) = 2,684
15" Wheels (Formula) = 1,099
C08 Vinyl Top = 16,723

Mike

[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