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Trans Am Photos => Restoration Projects => Topic started by: greyno3 on March 08, 2007, 01:26:47 AM

Title: '72 Formula
Post by: greyno3 on March 08, 2007, 01:26:47 AM

Here's a shot from last fall.

(http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p296/greyno3/god1.jpg)

Found it in a field.
(http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p296/greyno3/gallery_830_73_137341.jpg)

Title: Re: '72 Formula
Post by: greyno3 on March 08, 2007, 02:13:49 AM

(http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p296/greyno3/untitled6.jpg)
(http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p296/greyno3/Jan09_05.jpg)
(http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p296/greyno3/1969XH40062heads.jpg)

Title: Re: '72 Formula
Post by: rkellerjr on March 08, 2007, 06:11:33 AM

Nice, very nice.  Looks like you've done quite a bit of work since she was in the field.

Title: Re: '72 Formula
Post by: greyno3 on March 08, 2007, 06:58:16 AM

12 years it sat in the field. The frame was full of mice and heater ducts. I had to completely strip the car to get rid of the smell. It's been sitting all Winter. Can't wait to get back to work on her.

(http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p296/greyno3/72PHSformulasmall.jpg)

Title: Re: '72 Formula
Post by: Rick on March 08, 2007, 09:21:07 AM

I've always like the early Formulas -- and I LOVE the engine!  Looks great -- thanks for posting!

Title: Re: '72 Formula
Post by: Eagle 1 on March 08, 2007, 08:05:59 PM

Man that looks sharp, keep up the good work. 8)

Title: Re: '72 Formula
Post by: logikfive on March 08, 2007, 08:10:15 PM

Looks good!

I see you're doing the H4 conversion! Nice! Where did you get the lights?

Title: Re: '72 Formula
Post by: Tin Indians Rule on March 08, 2007, 09:04:03 PM

I see the build sheet reads delivered to SC. Was she still in SC when you bought her? I think I've got some pictures of that car back in the late 90's. Was it down near columbia, sc? Just curious. Could be way off.

Title: Re: '72 Formula
Post by: LOMILETA on March 09, 2007, 09:26:48 AM

Nice work, What color is she gonna be?

Title: Re: '72 Formula
Post by: greyno3 on March 09, 2007, 01:37:55 PM

I got the car here in Washington State. Don't know how it got here. Could've been someone in the military.

What's an H4 conversion?

The Xenon lights are from Ebay.

It will be painted 1972 #24 Adriatic Blue Mica

(http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p296/greyno3/dashpainted.jpg)

Title: Re: '72 Formula
Post by: logikfive on March 09, 2007, 05:21:48 PM

Quote from: greyno3 on March 09, 2007, 01:37:55 PM

What's an H4 conversion?

The Xenon lights are from Ebay.

H4 conversion is referring to the bulb style used. I'm pretty sure those use the H4 bulbs like the conversion lights that I have for my '78.

Title: Re: '72 Formula
Post by: greyno3 on March 11, 2007, 12:46:54 PM

DUHHH!!! Thanks for the answer to the H4 question. Haven't tried them to see if they work.

Title: Re: '72 Formula
Post by: RENOVATIONS on March 11, 2007, 07:38:58 PM

I'm with Rick...I love the '70-'73 Formula's too....looks like you have made a lot of progress since it came in from the fields :D

That 1st pic is one of the coolest shots I've ever seen. Very cool!!

Title: Re: '72 Formula
Post by: turbota400 on March 11, 2007, 07:53:51 PM

Looks good!  keep us posted on the progress.  The Formulas had a mean look to them, I've always liked the twin scoops.  My mother had a '74 formula that she sold for $450 when I was a kid.  Man is she kicking herself now.

Title: Re: '72 Formula
Post by: 1977TASE on March 11, 2007, 09:29:06 PM

Looks great. Formula's always looked great and not seen as much as TA's. Will it be ready for summer driving?

Title: Re: '72 Formula
Post by: milly on March 11, 2007, 11:08:22 PM

Looks pretty good. Keep us posted.

Title: Re: '72 Formula
Post by: greyno3 on March 12, 2007, 10:53:52 AM

It was supposed to be running last year but I maxed the CCd's and had no money to play with.

Title: Re: '72 Formula
Post by: 784mula on March 12, 2007, 12:27:01 PM

Love to see Formulas, especially the older ones. What color will she end up? :o

Title: Re: '72 Formula
Post by: greyno3 on March 12, 2007, 12:50:58 PM

'72 Adriatic Blue will be the final color. The '77 Formula W72/4 speed is next. Pic below.
Here's the '72's rearend. it's a '77 GM 10-bolt with everything new. Moser Beefy replacement axles,aluminum drums, Eaton 19557 posi unit and Richmond 3.70 gears. Gear cover is Moser. Competition Engineering Slide-A-Link traction bars.

(http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p296/greyno3/rearend.jpg)
(http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p296/greyno3/775215_25_full.jpg)
(http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p296/greyno3/birdofprey.jpg)

Title: Re: '72 Formula
Post by: Amtrak on March 17, 2007, 12:14:02 AM

How is the 428  coming?   Love the 72 formula  keep up the good work 8)

Title: Re: '72 Formula
Post by: greyno3 on July 31, 2007, 03:08:46 AM

The '69 XF 428 is disassenbled. Needs new main/rod bearings.

Title: Re: '72 Formula
Post by: greyno3 on July 31, 2007, 03:26:58 AM

Found some T/A fenders. 150.00 for both and they were already media blasted. I molded the fiberglass spoilers to the fenders.
 Also finally recieved the 4 Wheel Vintiques 16x8 Ralley II's. It doesn't look like a 16" on the rear but it is.

(http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p296/greyno3/ralleyIIwheelsmall.jpg)
(http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p296/greyno3/HPIM0756small.jpg)

Title: Re: '72 Formula
Post by: rkellerjr on July 31, 2007, 05:57:44 AM

She's coming together grey, looking good.  Ilike the cragars too.

Title: Re: '72 Formula
Post by: LOMILETA on July 31, 2007, 09:37:49 AM

Looking good, Rich you want to buy a set of those? I have a real clean set 15x8 and 15x10 $300 for all ( incl lugs and washers)

Title: Re: '72 Formula
Post by: rkellerjr on July 31, 2007, 12:23:37 PM

No thanks bud, I like my original Rally II's :)

Title: Re: '72 Formula
Post by: lyle71 on August 02, 2007, 07:04:27 PM

Between a T/A and a Formula in those years, I would have to give it to the Formula. Those front breathers look nasty when you see them in your rear view mirror, even menacing. What color are you painting it, or is it a surprise? Can I be the first to test drive it when done? Just to make sure its safe enough for you of course.

Title: Re: '72 Formula
Post by: greyno3 on October 08, 2007, 07:06:43 AM

Here's a pic to show the difference of the Wheel Vintiques 16x8 & 15x8 Ralleye II wheels.  I like the 16x8's. No need for trim rings.
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(http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p296/greyno3/HPIM0917copy.jpg)

Title: Re: '72 Formula
Post by: greyno3 on October 08, 2007, 07:50:14 AM

rkellerjr,  How did you get that wheel to spin like that?

Title: Re: '72 Formula
Post by: rkellerjr on October 08, 2007, 07:56:10 AM

I used Paint Shop Pro to capture the wheel in the original pic.  I then copied the wheel to a new pic (original) and turned the wheel 45 degrees and then saved the pic.  I did this about 8 times until I ended up back at the original picture.  I then used Paint Shop Pro's Animation software to string those 8 pictures together as GIF file and walla, a spinning tire.  I can do the same for your car if you want.  The side view of your car in the last pic is just about perfect.  I can keep you in the pic or paint you out and I can remove the tire stop as well.

Or you can take another pic of your car, a good straight on side shot is really best, and I can use that.  Let me know!

Title: Re: '72 Formula
Post by: greyno3 on October 09, 2007, 05:13:00 AM

Thanks! I have Adobe Photoshop 7 and Adobe Imageready but it's highly confusing to me. The pic above is the one I tried so go ahead and use it. I wanted to send it to brother and make him drool. Remove the stop and the bucket seat if you can.!!! All I could do was add sound to the picture. The link is below.

Thanks, Greg
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http://s131.photobucket.com/albums/p296/greyno3/?action=view&current=radicalbird.flv

Title: Re: '72 Formula
Post by: greyno3 on October 15, 2007, 03:21:58 PM

 Hey rkellerjr, don't go out of your way on this. Just spin the wheels for me if you can.