[The Boss]

Where are you going with this Rich? Have you found one?

[Lloyd-TX]

Originally Posted by The Boss

Where are you going with this Rich? Have you found one?

Now there's a good question!

[Lloyd-TX]

Here's my all-time favorite '72 LeMans GT, complete with a factory-installed ducktail spoiler! As I've stated before, sure wish I knew where that car is today, if it even still exists.

[Lloyd-TX]

Last page of that back in the day road test . . .

Great stuff!

[Keywest]

Originally Posted by Lloyd-TX

Here's my all-time favorite '72 LeMans GT, complete with a factory-installed ducktail spoiler! As I've stated before, sure wish I knew where that car is today, if it even still exists.

Can you tell me please what magazine that road test was in. I have a 72 GT400 and I would like to try and find a copy of the magazine.

Thanks,
John

[Lloyd-TX]

Originally Posted by Keywest

Can you tell me please what magazine that road test was in. I have a 72 GT400 and I would like to try and find a copy of the magazine.

Thanks,
John

Sure thing, John.

Hot Rod Magazine, March 1972 issue.

['ol Pinion head]

I would disagree that ALL '72 LeMans GT's with the T41 frontend treatment received the D98 reflective sword stripes. A few LeMans GT's out of Lakewood plant are known to have originally received the 9 pinstripe style stripes. Not only have examined a few with my own eyes (these cars had all the tale tells) but nearly 25 years ago when I was reproducing the correct reflective sword stripes, received more than one request for the nine stripe style stripes to finish the restoration of T41 nosed LeMans GT's. i couldnt help them, and it was not till at least the mid 90's that Ralph at Stencil and Stripes came through with correctly screened reproductions of the 9 stripe D98 stripes.

Also take into account, out of the huge amount of '72 LeMans GT's made with the reflective sword stripes, not all of them rolled out of the factory with the GT cutout front fender stripes. Have ran across several original laquer paint '72 LeMans GT's that had been off the rode since ye late '70's which did NOT have the GT cutouts n the front fender stripes. Last, would note am very familiar with what plain D98 stripe optioned '71 LeMans and 72 LeMans were, no confusing any of the '72's for a LeMans GT.

[UPC-WU2]

Originally Posted by Keywest

Can you tell me please what magazine that road test was in. I have a 72 GT400 and I would like to try and find a copy of the magazine.

Thanks,
John

It actually appears in Super Stock & Drag Illustrated magazine, March 1972.
Posted here:
http://www.gt-37.org/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=193

[Keywest]

Originally Posted by UPC-WU2

It actually appears in Super Stock & Drag Illustrated magazine, March 1972.
Posted here:
http://www.gt-37.org/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=193

Thank you, I have managed to find a copy of the magazine.

John

[74 SD455 Formula]

does'nt unclejudge have a Lucy Blue one ?????

[muscle_collector]

so what all did the gt package add to the sport package? I have a 72 lemans sport 455 HO 4 speed lucy over black and I cant really tell what the gt / sport HO got that the sport didn't other than the options listed on the phs between the two cars.

['ol Pinion head]

For '72, WU2 LeMans GT package was avail on LeMans 2 door hardtop or LeMans Sport convert. Required Pontiac V8 engine and dual exhaust

The option Included:
-floor shift HD Muncie 3spd (other transmissions were optional depending on engine)
-'72 splitter tailpipes
- specific spring rate springs (basicily same as '71 GT-37)
- G70x14 tires on 14x7 rally II wheels ( with trim rings), code KS (14x7 HC's were optional)
- body colored mirrors
- D98 tape stripes that were supposed to be reflective with the GT cutouts, but some odd things did happen. Reflective GT decal on right rear of deck lid.

Y99 suspension was optional on '72 LeMans 2door hardtops and 2 door posts, and included: boxed rear control arms, front and rear 1 1/8" sway bars, GTO spring rates, variable ratio PS, 15x7 wheels, and G60x15 tires. When optioned on a GT, the wheels were KR's with trim rings.

Sport pkg included Strato bucket seats and the fancy door panels with pull straps, but with he Sport pkg clicked off, there was a way to order a Strato bench seat (has the fold down arm rest)

[trishieldchief]

Originally Posted by Lloyd-TX

Now there's a good question!

Thank you guys for your input.

No, I have not located one of these cars.

I just find 72 GT's unique and interesting cars.

[The Boss]

Originally Posted by 74 SD455 Formula

does'nt unclejudge have a Lucy Blue one ?????

Jeff has a Sport Convertible, not sure if he has a GT as well.

[The Boss]

Originally Posted by 'ol Pinion head

I would disagree that ALL '72 LeMans GT's with the T41 frontend treatment received the D98 reflective sword stripes. A few LeMans GT's out of Lakewood plant are known to have originally received the 9 pinstripe style stripes. Not only have examined a few with my own eyes (these cars had all the tale tells) but nearly 25 years ago when I was reproducing the correct reflective sword stripes, received more than one request for the nine stripe style stripes to finish the restoration of T41 nosed LeMans GT's. i couldnt help them, and it was not till at least the mid 90's that Ralph at Stencil and Stripes came through with correctly screened reproductions of the 9 stripe D98 stripes.

Also take into account, out of the huge amount of '72 LeMans GT's made with the reflective sword stripes, not all of them rolled out of the factory with the GT cutout front fender stripes. Have ran across several original laquer paint '72 LeMans GT's that had been off the rode since ye late '70's which did NOT have the GT cutouts n the front fender stripes. Last, would note am very familiar with what plain D98 stripe optioned '71 LeMans and 72 LeMans were, no confusing any of the '72's for a LeMans GT.

Neat first hand info there Roger & would help explain the plain stripes on the Sundance convertible on page 1 - other than an incorrect application during a restoration. Likely a case of supply running out or just a post-liquid lunch deal at the Lakewood plant?

[The Boss]

Originally Posted by Lloyd-TX

Last page of that back in the day road test . . .

Great stuff!

14.37 @ 98? We've done better than that since!

What color is that car Lloyd - white? Did they get a blue or a black stripe in 72?

[Judge273]

Jeff and Chris have Lucy Blue white on white LeMans 455 HO verts 4 speeds.

GT had a stripe to set it off from the sport?

[The Boss]

Mine got the 9 stripe strobe decal from the factory, I think Jeff's did too.

Mike also has a Lucy/white/white HO/stick Sport Vert, & Ross has the Wilderness Green/White/White HO/auto Sport Vert.

I've also located another one of the HO Sport Vert's, an auto & it's also Lucy/white/white.

[Judge273]

The GT stripe is the difference...

[Lloyd-TX]

Originally Posted by The Boss

14.37 @ 98? We've done better than that since!

What color is that car Lloyd - white? Did they get a blue or a black stripe in 72?

Unsure of the color, Chris. Guessing Cameo or Monarch?

Cameo GT's got the blue reflective stripe, Monarch cars got black.