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#1
12-05-2013, 09:07 AM
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SD455 changes hands
After 12 years of ownership, the ol' '73 will be transported to Michigan where the new owner plans to undergo a complete 100pt. restoration.
I, along with others who are familiar with the car, know that it was worthy of holding it's own in a strong "B" catagory as far as overall condition. The car will be nothing more than outstanding after it's restoration and because of it's "1 of 1" production number, will most undoubtly get a magazine feature that it always deserved. Sure I will probably regret selling it but I'd like to move on with building a vehicle I can really enjoy driving without worry of degrading the value. The resto-mod bug has bit me hard and my plans are to upgrade my '79 t/a with all the trick goodies........suspension, big brakes, wheels/tires, EFI, 6 speed trans, etc. Anyway, congrats to the new owner and hope to see the car again, be it in person or publication. Last edited by Larry Navarro; 12-05-2013 at 09:22 AM. |
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#2
12-05-2013, 09:10 AM
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John bought it?
Congratulations to both of you.
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#3
12-05-2013, 09:12 AM
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John was "the broker" so to speak.
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#4
12-05-2013, 09:28 AM
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Congrats!
(I think?) Sounds like the SD will be in good hands. 
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#5
12-05-2013, 11:00 AM
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Mind sharing how it is 1 of 1 for those not in the loop, like me.
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#6
12-05-2013, 11:40 AM
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optional electric sunroof...........no other SD like it.
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#7
12-05-2013, 12:27 PM
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Congrat's to you and the new owner. I've always liked that ASC roof look.
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#8
12-05-2013, 08:15 PM
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now also please explain what you have in store for the 79. isn't this the black s/e 4 speed one we talked about doing a sale or trade many moons ago???? (weren't you interested in my 70 4sp elcamino ss ??? im getting old and forgetting some of the details of too many car deals) |
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#9
12-05-2013, 10:19 PM
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Factory installed or dealer installed? |
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#10
12-05-2013, 10:29 PM
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Larry can elaborate on the endless roof debate. But, still its a cool thing.
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#11
12-05-2013, 11:24 PM
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trans
4 spd or auto
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#12
12-06-2013, 12:15 AM
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Auto. Cool car with a cool history. Larry I'm looking forward to the evolution of your SE!
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#13
12-06-2013, 03:29 AM
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Look forward to seeing this car restored. My friend's 74 T/A has that same sunroof in it...its a nice option.
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Regards, Leigh Pontiacs I’ve owned…. 1960 Laurentian 283 1963 Laurentian 283 1976 Trans Am 400 1977 Trans Am 400 1951 Chieftain Flat head 6 1967 Firebird 400 convertible 1967 Firebird 400 coupe 1979 Trans Am 403 1971 Formula 455 (clone) 1969 Firebird 350 1968 Firebird 428 manual. Sydney, Australia |
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#14
12-06-2013, 11:11 AM
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http://www.pontiacstreetperformance....superduty.html |
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#15
12-06-2013, 11:16 AM
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The sunroof was an option offered by GM and was installed by sub-contractor ASC (American Sunroof Co.). The option was basically for the "big car" line, however, I have found in Pontiac service literature that the option was also offered on the F-body cars.
HPP did a feature on this car 4 years ago but because of a personality conflict with the "editor", it was never published. It did the readers of HPP a great disservice. Ironically, a few months ago a martique blue '78 transam with the same sunroof option, was featured in HPP that discloses all the information on how an f-body came to receive this unique option. Check your back-issues and read more on it. Oh well, my story is history but I'm sure everyone will see the SD featured in HPP or other publication in the very near future, as it will be underegoing a complete make-over from a highly regarded shop in Michigan. "Musclecollector".....you are correct, it's been along time since we talked. The '79 will get all the pro-touring goodies........trick suspension, 18" rolling stock, 6 speed trans, wilwood brake setup, interior upgrades, EFI injection, etc. Last edited by Larry Navarro; 12-06-2013 at 11:41 AM. |
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#16
12-06-2013, 11:34 AM
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here's the car being loaded this morning..........
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#17
12-06-2013, 03:04 PM
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You've been a good caretaker of the car Larry. Best of luck with the '79
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#18
12-06-2013, 05:03 PM
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Congrat's to both of you on this sale.
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#19
12-06-2013, 07:49 PM
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larry what size tires are on the rear of the 79 in that pic. they look great and perfect size with the 8" wheels.
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#20
12-06-2013, 10:00 PM
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Congrats Larry, its been long in coming and now you can move on to a more enjoyable vehicle that you can drive without concern.
Wish the best, B |
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