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1978 Pontiac Firebird Formula-Update- 5/9/2014

Re: 1978 Pontiac Firebird Formula-Update- 4/7/2014

I had this ugly old 1972 Formula 400 about fifteen years ago. 400/400th/4.10:1 12-Bolt. Holly, Edelbrock, Headers. That thing would make your hair stand on end. I had lofty plans, but never had the money to restore the body. Ended up selling it. Wasn't so easy to find parts back then either.

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Re: 1978 Pontiac Firebird Formula-Update- 4/7/2014

idrivejunk said:
Wow, glad you updated, I hadn't seen this thread. Must read all. Heres something you might be interested in seeing:

http://s807.photobucket.com/user/chevroldsmobuiac/slideshow/firebird
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i had a 70 formula 400 firebitrd, looked just like your green one but had the glass scoop hood and was Castillian Bronze not my car in the link, looks just like. mine was not restored like this one but you get the idea.

if not for a house fire id still have pics of theis car. but. oh well. http://www.midmichiganmuscle.com/gallery1970formula.htm
 
Re: 1978 Pontiac Firebird Formula-Update- 3/2/2014

gtpjoe, I just read through all the way. Honestly, being a Pontiac nut I shook my head several times, mostly at some of the input you're getting, lol. It looks like you do have a cool low buck score coming together and its on the right track. Theres a lot of knowledgeable 2nd gen guys around, but I wouldn't say here. No offense to anyone. Best of luck and that fresh upholstery looks great! The green one I linked is getting a full frame and modded LS7, BTW. It is still possible for a high dollar build, to buy a brand new aluminum Pontiac block. That allows having one's cake and eating it too. And OH MAN are they pretty!
 


Re: 1978 Pontiac Firebird Formula-Update- 3/2/2014

idrivejunk said:
gtpjoe, I just read through all the way. Honestly, being a Pontiac nut I shook my head several times, mostly at some of the input you're getting, lol. It looks like you do have a cool low buck score coming together and its on the right track. Theres a lot of knowledgeable 2nd gen guys around, but I wouldn't say here. No offense to anyone. Best of luck and that fresh upholstery looks great! The green one I linked is getting a full frame and modded LS7, BTW. It is still possible for a high dollar build, to buy a brand new aluminum Pontiac block. That allows having one's cake and eating it too. And OH MAN are they pretty!
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I have been doing a lot of research on other sites, I know I recognize your car from them. I am pretty excited about this build, even my wife is excited which is good. Thanks for the input!
 
Well here is the Pontiac 400 with its new fresh paint , a little things missing but coming along pretty well ..







Will post finished pics of engine later in the week and also transmission and engine mated read y to drop in subframe.
 
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