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1969 Ram Air 10-01-2013 07:51 PM

Roll Call - '73 Ram Air Formulas
 
Please let me know if you have a '73 Formula with factory ram air, and if so, the drivetrain and color combo. I'd like to find out how many of the 533 cars exist.

My Formula has a 400, auto trans, navaho orange exterior and white custom interior.

Thank you.

poncho-mike 10-05-2013 10:15 PM

I know of a 73 Formula Y code 455 with ram air that was sold in western NC earlier this year. The car was numbers match but was apart and needed quite a bit of work, but at least the ram air cleaner was very nice.

The exterior was red. It had a black dash pad, and I believe I was told the seats were white.

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/...5/DSC04370.JPG

Mike

wizard61 10-06-2013 08:46 PM

I have a 73 Y code Formula 455 W/factory Ram Air, 4 Speed, Heavy Duty Handling Package, with A/C. Regatta Blue Exterior with a Black custom interior. It is currently with Steve at My Muscle Car Memories undergoing a complete Restoration.

1969 Ram Air 10-06-2013 10:23 PM

Thank you for your responses Poncho Mike and wizard 61.

In the February 2008 issue of Musclecar Enthusiast, they feature of '73 Formula 455 with an auto trans and ram air. It's Navaho Orange with saddle interior.

Formulabruce 10-06-2013 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by wizard61 (Post 5036203)
I have a 73 Y code Formula 455 W/factory Ram Air, 4 Speed, Heavy Duty Handling Package, with A/C. Regatta Blue Exterior with a Black custom interior. It is currently with Steve at My Muscle Car Memories undergoing a complete Restoration.

OH boy, I will be waiting for pics of this!! Sounds sweet!!

Held for Ransom 10-06-2013 11:58 PM

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Want an air cleaner decal to compare to yours?

WILD KAt 10-07-2013 07:09 AM

I used to have a '73 Ram Air 400 Automatic. It was a car that was originally sold to Switzerland. It was yellow with a vinyl top, black inside. Sold it to a guy from Austria, who repainted it in orange. Never knew they were that rare!:rolleyes:


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1969 Ram Air 10-07-2013 08:19 AM

Nice one, Wild Kat.

wizard61 10-08-2013 07:09 AM

Thanks Formulabruce,

All the major metal work is done now and it is looking good. Steve's engine guy can save the original block, so the car will be completely numbers matching. I am really looking forward to it.

Held for Ransom,

Is that air cleaner decal a reproduction? I might need one of those.

James

Mr Twister 10-08-2013 02:04 PM

I have most of one. It is a 400/4 speed car with the Y99 package. Its color is whatever Lucerne blue was called in 73. (I can't remember the name of the color)

Held for Ransom 10-08-2013 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by wizard61
Ransom,

Is that air cleaner decal a reproduction? I might need one of those.

James

A repro of sorts. I made it at home, using my printer and label making material. It's paper instead of vinyl and I shot it with high temp clear. I don't know how long it will hold up under the hood.

Held for Ransom 10-08-2013 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr Twister
Its color is whatever Lucerne blue was called in 73. (I can't remember the name of the color)

Regatta Blue.

wizard61 10-08-2013 10:42 PM

Held for Ransom,

It looks great! As they say, "Necessity is the mother of invention".

James

Transamric 10-08-2013 10:59 PM

Sold about three years ago, 2U87Y3N, L75, M40, C60, D98, WT5, N98 (14"). 23 extra cost options in all. Colors were Desert Sand (56) with Chamois vinyl top & Custom Saddle interior. Was sold in Denver CO. originally, went from me to AZ.

muscle_collector 10-09-2013 07:28 PM

what color is desert sand?

1969 Ram Air 10-09-2013 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Transamric (Post 5037544)
Sold about three years ago, 2U87Y3N, L75, M40, C60, D98, WT5, N98 (14"). 23 extra cost options in all. Colors were Desert Sand (56) with Chamois vinyl top & Custom Saddle interior. Was sold in Denver CO. originally, went from me to AZ.

That sounds like a nice one.

1969 Ram Air 10-09-2013 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by wizard61 (Post 5036203)
I have a 73 Y code Formula 455 W/factory Ram Air, 4 Speed, Heavy Duty Handling Package, with A/C. Regatta Blue Exterior with a Black custom interior. It is currently with Steve at My Muscle Car Memories undergoing a complete Restoration.

Please post some pictures of this one when it's done.

wizard61 10-09-2013 08:39 PM

1969 Ram Air,

I am hoping the car will be completed in June or July of next year. I will be happy to post some pictures when it is done. For in process photos, I will have to defer to Steve. He is taking some to document his progress.

James

Transamric 10-09-2013 11:03 PM

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what color is desert sand?

Kind of yellowish, but not the same as '72's #56 yellow. Think Butterscotch pudding maybe. I'll attach a pic & see if it looks fairly accurate.

Held for Ransom 10-10-2013 12:22 AM

Ric, that almost looks like Sunlight Yellow.


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