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« Reply #75 on: October 05, 2006, 08:19:34 pm »
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No mention of a 305 ?


my pontiac book lists a 301,305,350,400,403

I can check with a couple of people and make sure but its definatley on my list
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« Reply #76 on: October 05, 2006, 08:23:28 pm »
Not a 400 though....
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« Reply #77 on: October 05, 2006, 08:26:26 pm »
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I can check with a couple of people and make sure but its definatley on my list


The previous owner is sure it's a 6.6 and some of the reciepts for parts say Pontiac 6.6 litre , but in 29 years a lot can happen
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« Reply #78 on: October 05, 2006, 08:28:37 pm »
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The previous owner is sure it's a 6.6 and some of the reciepts for parts say Pontiac 6.6 litre , but in 29 years a lot can happen


yup, really need an engine number to be sure, have just emailed a friend with a 77-400 in the usa to check the vin decode
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« Reply #79 on: October 05, 2006, 08:30:01 pm »
Whilst going outside in the rain <again> to look for letters on the engine/head blocks ( failed again ) I noticed that she has a fuel filter just under the alternator
Stupid question of the day ?

Will she run OK on unleaded fuel ?
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« Reply #80 on: October 05, 2006, 08:31:00 pm »
my mate decodes almost the same as me

Vin number

1st digit: GM line number: Pontiac
2nd digit: T = Esprit
3rd and 4th digits: Body type number: 87 = Sport Coupe
5th digit: Engine code: U = 305 c.i.d, 2-bbl V8 (1978)
6th digit: Last digit of model year: 7 = 1977
7th digit: Assembly plant location: N = Norwood, Ohio
8th through 13th digits:
Production number starting with 500001 for 1972 models and 100001 for 1973-80 models
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« Reply #81 on: October 05, 2006, 08:31:48 pm »
looks like you need a block casting no to properly identify it.  besides, only 185hp from an 6.6ltr lump is just giving Shifty ammunition!! LOL
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« Reply #82 on: October 05, 2006, 08:35:06 pm »
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only 185hp from an 6.6ltr lump is just giving Shifty ammunition!!


Also, how much does the car weigh? The HP/Ton must be shocking...
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« Reply #83 on: October 05, 2006, 08:35:07 pm »
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Will she run OK on unleaded fuel ?


yup unlead fuel was withdrawn in the usa a long time before it was over here. You can always add an aditive the castrol one is the best in my opinion
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« Reply #84 on: October 05, 2006, 08:36:00 pm »
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besides, only 185hp from an 6.6ltr lump



Yeah but with 325ftlb of torque @2200rpm !

BHP don't mean a lot ( Civic type R ) it's "talks" which give you the shove
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« Reply #85 on: October 05, 2006, 08:40:14 pm »
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yup unlead fuel was withdrawn in the usa a long time before it was over here.


You mean leaded I'm thinking....
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« Reply #86 on: October 05, 2006, 08:41:53 pm »
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BHP don't mean a lot ( Civic type R ) it's "talks" which give you the shove


Very true..... but if it won't do more than 50mph.....
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« Reply #87 on: October 05, 2006, 08:53:07 pm »
Its not actualy a trans am its a firebird esprit and they made 34,548 of them this would explain the 305 motor

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But not the shacker hood, me thinks some one has tried to build a TA from a base model esprit
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« Reply #88 on: October 05, 2006, 09:09:39 pm »
Its definatly an Esprit they normally came with the smallest engines,Looks like it may be a Trans am clone but then if its got a 6.6 it will go like the real thing anyway
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« Reply #89 on: October 05, 2006, 09:15:48 pm »
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Its definatly an Esprit they normally came with the smallest engines,Looks like it may be a Trans am clone but then if its got a 6.6 it will go like the real thing anyway


Its a shame as if it was a stock esprit its more rare. If it was me i would put it back as it was and have a nicer looking car in my opinion as well as it being a little different
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« Reply #90 on: October 05, 2006, 09:27:31 pm »
Martyn, have a look and see if you can find any other ID plates for trim spec and color as they did a limited edition skybird that was all blue even the rims
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« Reply #91 on: October 06, 2006, 07:13:02 am »
Look in the boot under the parcel shelf probably find the original colour as its the one place not alot of people respray
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« Reply #92 on: October 06, 2006, 07:17:28 am »
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Look in the boot under the parcel shelf probably find the original colour as its the one place not alot of people respray


The whole car has been heavily undersealed , even under the parcel shelf in the boot

Probally explains why it appears to be so sound
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« Reply #93 on: October 06, 2006, 09:27:20 am »
Looking good Mate.

I'm still in awe at how sound she appears.

I'm tempted to take a drive to Luton and have a butchers at some point.
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« Reply #94 on: October 06, 2006, 10:24:49 am »
What a FAB car!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



They are SO cool!!!!!


Recent transmission rebuild, recent top end rebuild, body generally in good shape, good interior.

£200 ?!?!?!?!?!


How in the name of all that is sweet good and pure did you manage that?!?!
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« Reply #95 on: October 06, 2006, 10:27:01 am »
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How in the name of all that is sweet good and pure did you manage that?!?!


I know, I have to say I'm just slightly jealous Fair play though Lucky Lucky Lucky B*****d
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« Reply #96 on: October 06, 2006, 10:33:10 am »
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slightly jealous


I'd say I was Very Jealous TBH.

B@stard !

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« Reply #97 on: October 06, 2006, 10:36:47 am »
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I'm just slightly jealous


Thats whats implied m8
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« Reply #98 on: October 06, 2006, 10:53:19 am »
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Thats whats implied m8


Oh . . . . . Too late in the week for thinking, me thinks.
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« Reply #99 on: October 06, 2006, 10:54:25 am »
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Too late in the week for thinking, me thinks.


Indeed, my level of enthuasium for work is about the same as your avatar at the moment...
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