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Forum: 69-71 Judges only TECH 09-15-2024, 09:36 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 603
Posted By Baron Von Zeppelin
The Matador Judge has sold 3 times for 62 , 65...

The Matador Judge has sold 3 times for 62 , 65 and 70 USD in the past 10 years.
It has Original Nothing regarding drivetrain.
Laundry list of short falls.
But it was worth what it sold for , best...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-12-2024, 08:53 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 9,100
Posted By Baron Von Zeppelin
Everybody can probably agree that Don-DCI is a...

Everybody can probably agree that Don-DCI is a smart guy.
And the heads will be great performing heads.

Seems like to me they are going to be more of an upper scale niche/boutique item.
So that...
Forum: 66-67 GTO Tempest & LeMans TECH 09-09-2024, 10:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 113
Posted By Baron Von Zeppelin
The No "I" term is just for 67 model year cast...

The No "I" term is just for 67 model year cast iron engine pieces .
All Pontiac cast iron engine pieces were cast at the PMD plant in Michigan.

It would be coincidental if Chevy did the same...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-09-2024, 04:45 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 9,100
Posted By Baron Von Zeppelin
Also from McCarthy test @.500 lift = 200cfm...

Also from McCarthy test
@.500 lift = 200cfm intake and 150cfm exhaust.


PY member just did a faithful stock spec type rebuild on a 70 IV for a real IV TA resto.
Made 398 HP on a dyno through...
Forum: Pontiac - Street 09-09-2024, 04:24 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 9,100
Posted By Baron Von Zeppelin
McCarthy's published data from 1991 HPP magazine...

McCarthy's published data from 1991 HPP magazine test was
@.700 lift = 200cfm intake / 165 exhaust on a pair of 1970 #614 IV's

Wallace's site has footnote to use correction factor of 1.37 for 28"...
Forum: THE LOBBY 09-09-2024, 03:39 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 4,290
Posted By Baron Von Zeppelin
There's another thread in the Street section with...

There's another thread in the Street section with more activity than this thread.
It has a bit more critical thinking going on in it , but I haven't read any hate related type negativity.
Maybe he...
Forum: THE LOBBY 09-07-2024, 02:03 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 4,290
Posted By Baron Von Zeppelin
I dont think anyone ever completed a program for...

I dont think anyone ever completed a program for iron heads , but seems like someone was trying at one point years back.

Paul was making aluminum Eheads look more like factory heads with casting...
Forum: THE LOBBY 09-07-2024, 01:54 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 4,290
Posted By Baron Von Zeppelin
He did mention that he is going much deeper into...

He did mention that he is going much deeper into fuel injection systems.
Sounds like he has many more plans as soon as the heads become a finished product.
Forum: THE LOBBY 09-06-2024, 11:24 AM
Replies: 10,383
Views: 1,881,506
Posted By Baron Von Zeppelin
"worth way more than they spent." I'm not...

"worth way more than they spent."

I'm not sure how to relate that to the car.
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 09-06-2024, 01:59 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,597
Posted By Baron Von Zeppelin
40-50k agreed value on an insurance policy sounds...

40-50k agreed value on an insurance policy sounds like pretty realistic coverage.
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 09-06-2024, 01:50 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,597
Posted By Baron Von Zeppelin
I think the worst part is that for the past year...

I think the worst part is that for the past year , dear old Bob White has mislead the owner of this Formula into misbelieving a family heirloom is worth 180-200k.
And then we innocently bring the...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 09-05-2024, 05:24 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,597
Posted By Baron Von Zeppelin
Another reference is Y-Code = L75 X-Code =...

Another reference is
Y-Code = L75
X-Code = LS2

Here is an L75 Formula 455 invoice
...
Forum: THE LOBBY 09-05-2024, 02:37 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 4,290
Posted By Baron Von Zeppelin
His heads will shake up that end of the market...

His heads will shake up that end of the market really good.
Edelbrock and Kauffman will definitely feel his presence.
He's put a lot of smart stuff into them.
Forum: 67-69 Firebird TECH 09-05-2024, 12:44 PM
Replies: 4,598
Views: 795,693
Posted By Baron Von Zeppelin
It is a real Ram4 4spd Judge. The actual...

It is a real Ram4 4spd Judge.
The actual Buildsheet has been posted on PY several times in the past 15+ years.
Not sure why they didn't post PHS on eBay.

It last sold on BaT in Nov 2020 for only...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 09-04-2024, 10:28 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,597
Posted By Baron Von Zeppelin
I think we have stumbled on the reason why the...

I think we have stumbled on the reason why the appraiser proposed/declared it to be a SuperDuty.
He probably used the Hagerty value guide , and didn't apply research/logic.

Probably handed...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 09-03-2024, 10:33 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,597
Posted By Baron Von Zeppelin
I pretty much agree with that. If its a factory...

I pretty much agree with that.
If its a factory RamAir equipped car , would value it pretty equal to a Y-Code 455 TA Automatic.

I tried to buy a loaded 73 Formula 455 RA Auto car about 30 years...
Forum: THE LOBBY 09-03-2024, 10:08 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 2,825
Posted By Baron Von Zeppelin
I drove a creampuff 74 Firebird for a while in my...

I drove a creampuff 74 Firebird for a while in my early 20's with that same factory 350 2bbl Auto AC set up.
It was a fine car to drive.
Had bigger plans for it , but got smart and left it stock....
Forum: THE LOBBY 09-03-2024, 09:37 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 904
Posted By Baron Von Zeppelin
I've had yellow jackets chase me almost 100 yards...

I've had yellow jackets chase me almost 100 yards before the hits stopped.
My Dad said the first responder(s) put a scent mark on you so that the rest of the attackers will find you.
Meanest damn...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 09-03-2024, 08:54 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,597
Posted By Baron Von Zeppelin
Hagerty doesn't even list value for 73 Formula...

Hagerty doesn't even list value for 73 Formula 455, skips from a 400 to SD455

Formula 400 in good condition 17k
Formula SD455 in good condition 116k

Y-Code Trans Am 455 in good condition 29k
...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 09-03-2024, 02:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 290
Posted By Baron Von Zeppelin
I have not bought one in years. But they didn't...

I have not bought one in years.
But they didn't used to say Taiwan on them.

Also there were bronze sintered versions that would likely hold up to alcohol .
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 09-03-2024, 02:27 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 449
Posted By Baron Von Zeppelin
Keep us posted on results for removing the...

Keep us posted on results for removing the peeling remnants.
And finished product results.
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 09-03-2024, 02:17 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 449
Posted By Baron Von Zeppelin
On the woodies , maybe just the ones that...

On the woodies , maybe just the ones that actually were going in cars that were getting dash switch options got the separate accessory plate.

I never paid attention to this at all before. just...
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 09-03-2024, 01:36 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 449
Posted By Baron Von Zeppelin
SE Espirit , would that be the Red Yellow Blue...

SE Espirit , would that be the Red Yellow Blue Birds ?
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 09-03-2024, 12:39 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,597
Posted By Baron Von Zeppelin
GangGreen , the way the date codes work is the...

GangGreen , the way the date codes work is the first letter is the month
A - Jan
B - Feb
C - March
D- April
and onwards

Next two numbers are the Day of month

Last number is always the Year
Forum: 70-73 Firebird & TA TECH 09-03-2024, 12:13 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,597
Posted By Baron Von Zeppelin
In this picture it "looks like" partial number...

In this picture it "looks like" partial number .9724.
The 7 is probably a sloppy 1
Wallace lists the 491244
,..............and the 492744

I get to cheat using a tablet and do the pinch-out to...
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