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1975 Formula 455 Firebird "angry Bird" Ram Air on 2040-cars

Year:1975 Mileage:72976
Location:

Wauconda, Illinois, United States

Wauconda, Illinois, United States
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 1975 FORMULA "455" FIREBIRD

     I originally purchased ("Angry Bird") about 13 years ago with 64,400 original miles on the odometer.
This car is actually a real Formula 400 car but the engine had been replaced with a 1970 dated 455 CID Motor before I bought it.
I do not know much about the motor other than it has a real Pontiac Ram Air 2pc. manifold dated 1971 and is very strong.
It has cam that is lumpy when engine is cold but smooths out slightly when engine get to operating temp.
The engine runs between 185 and 195 degrees depending on outside temp. Use of premium gas is recommended with this engine.
The hood is a real factory functional Ram Air fiberglass and steel hood feeding cold air into the dual snorkel air cleaner.

    As soon as I bought it, I re-badged as a Formula 455 due to the engine swap that was done. At the time, I soon discovered that the TH400 transmission was slipping badly, due to the power of the motor and the previous owner's heavy right foot. I had the trans rebuilt by T.S.I in Addison, IL with all heavy duty components to withstand the horsepower of the motor. I also installed an aluminum drive shaft and new u-joints, and changed all the gauges to AutoMeter. They are all very accurate including the electronic speedometer (no cable).
The AutoMeter digital odometer shows 8,576. miles driven since I originally purchased it 13 years ago. A new carburetor was also installed at that time however it may need a choke adjustment be cause it is not electric. It has new brake calipers, brake hoses and pads on the front.

   The car was originally silver in color however, I recently (last year) had it repainted completely, and wet sanded flat. I did a full color change to black (with 4 coats of clear) because the car was extremely straight, and nearly rust free. The car wears all of its original sheet metal. The jambs are shiny and free of over spray. It will be hard for anyone to find silver paint on this car as it was fully disassembled before paintwork was done.

   This past few months, I installed a new headliner using the original material, a new parcel shelf, a new fuel tank, stainless exhaust tips, and new wheels, tires, and four shocks. I also lowered the car about one inch all the way around.
The car still has the original carpet which is is great shape. The dash is showing slight signs of fading but it is soft and not cracked anywhere. The original radio works great but the original speakers have been replaced.

  The car runs great but could use a little more fine tuning such as the mechanical choke and transmission shift point adjustment on the adjustable modulator on trans. There is no jack or spare tire with the car. Most of the A/C components have been removed and are long gone. The steering is very tight and responsive. Just a few minor details to work on, but car is very respectable as is.

  I have recently spent $12,000. in paint, wheels and tires alone. Keep that in mind when bidding.

    I have added pictures of the car as I originally purchased it 13 years ago next to my 1969 Camaro, a picture just before paint work, and one as it is being disassembled for paint so that you can see that this was always a nice straight honest car.


  I will miss Angry Bird but I will look forward to finding another one to play with.

  A non-refundable $200.00 deposit is required for winning bidder. Car must be paid for and picked up within 2 weeks of auction end.

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