Author Topic: Back in the game- 72 Formula (Read 1773 times)

72Formy · « **on:** May 18, 2018, 12:34:43 PM »

Hello. After having to sell my red 73 formula some years ago, I acquired another red formula, only this time it’s a 72- I don’t particularly like red, they were just the best local examples I could find at the time.

Also does anyone know of or have a door lock/unlock dash switch for sale?
Thanks
KC

rkellerjr · « **Reply #1 on:** May 18, 2018, 12:45:15 PM »

Awesome, lets get some pics up of that new ride.

roadking77 · « **Reply #2 on:** May 18, 2018, 04:00:43 PM »

Welcome to TAC. Like Rich said, Pics or it didn't happen.

Jack · « **Reply #3 on:** May 18, 2018, 05:06:07 PM »

Congrats, and welcome to the 72 Formula club.

72Formy · « **Reply #4 on:** May 18, 2018, 06:17:50 PM »

ok trying to crack the davinci code to post pics

« **Reply #4 on:** May 18, 2018, 06:17:50 PM »

Jack · « **Reply #5 on:** May 18, 2018, 06:44:04 PM »

I found Flickr to be the easiest, great an account, upload the pics and copy the BBC code over in your response.

72Formy · « **Reply #6 on:** May 18, 2018, 06:48:10 PM »

72Formy · « **Reply #7 on:** May 18, 2018, 06:49:38 PM »

72Formy · « **Reply #8 on:** May 18, 2018, 06:50:58 PM »

72Formy · « **Reply #9 on:** May 18, 2018, 06:52:43 PM »

Front pic is with brand new LED headlights, repaired chin spoiler, fb emblem

Jack · « **Reply #10 on:** May 18, 2018, 07:02:00 PM »

Nice looking car, you just need the rear spoiler and it'll be perfect.

72Formy · « **Reply #11 on:** May 18, 2018, 10:32:57 PM »

As far as the formula goes, I actually prefer the wingless look. All about the front end to me. The 73 I had had the spoiler and I had plans to remove it. Other than the color, this car pretty much had everything else I wanted... it was originally blue which one day I will also restore

Next up is fuel system I noticed that whoever had the car before me “creamed” the fuel tank- you can see it deteriorating from the inlet????. Got a new tank and sending unit ready to go.

Stats- 350 2 barrel Auto NOM
A/C, power window and brakes
Will be adding power locks and rear defrost in future

Thanks for looks and comments
KC

Jack · « **Reply #12 on:** May 19, 2018, 04:31:39 AM »

It only has 2 barrel carb? Replacing the intake and throwing in a 4v, it will wake up the 350. That was the first thing I've done to my 71 Espirt came with 350 2v and true dual exhaust (now T/A clone with 400), the early 350 have decent power just need waking up.

72Formy · « **Reply #13 on:** May 19, 2018, 04:55:54 AM »

Lol yes only 2 barrel. The mechanics are pretty solid so I will leave alone for now. Honestly it feels very similar to the 400 I had in my last car. Eventually I want to go the LS route- For now the car is dependable and the AC blows cold so thats fine with me.

roadking77 · « **Reply #14 on:** May 19, 2018, 09:46:39 AM »

Great Looking car. I have oddball tastes, I also like the look of that car without the rear spoiler. Is that later model fbody in storage yours too?

« **Reply #14 on:** May 19, 2018, 09:46:39 AM »

72Formy · « **Reply #15 on:** May 19, 2018, 12:19:10 PM »

Lol no sir- I am a teacher... make of that what you will. My other car is a 2002 hyundai elantrA. The cars you see in the background are from TAFlorida’s shop. In my view, you are not oddball at all but thinking clearly. Remember whoever agrees with everything you say is a genius

roadking77 · « **Reply #16 on:** May 19, 2018, 04:17:39 PM »

I like your thinking.

1975 ta · « **Reply #17 on:** May 19, 2018, 08:20:55 PM »

sweet ride!

737driver · « **Reply #18 on:** May 19, 2018, 10:59:53 PM »

Great looking Formula! I always loved the Formys. Looks like you will have a lot of fun with it!
Jim

72Formy · « **Reply #19 on:** May 20, 2018, 06:31:38 AM »

Thanks guys- Car is driven at least every other day- if and when i ever go LS it will be my DD til the end!

Jack · « **Reply #20 on:** May 20, 2018, 06:42:22 AM »

Quote from: 72Formy on May 20, 2018, 06:31:38 AM

Thanks guys- Car is driven at least every other day- if and when i ever go LS it will be my DD til the end!

I guess that's one good thing in living in Florida LOL, my 71 was my early spring to late fall DD until the company I work for moved to downtown Boston... Now I just don't drive.

72Formy · « **Reply #21 on:** May 25, 2019, 04:58:33 PM »

https://www.flickr.com/photos/181636925@N03/

72Formy · « **Reply #22 on:** May 25, 2019, 05:04:16 PM »

Updated pics
Hope I did that right
Car now has
17 inch honeycomb with 275/40/17 and 255/40/17
Dropped 2 inches in back and 3ish in front with all new suspension/steering bits
Led headlights and taillights
New fuel tank, rebuilt carb
Trunk restored
New emblems all around

Aus78Formula · « **Reply #23 on:** May 25, 2019, 06:40:38 PM »

Looks gorgeous. Unless the paint is starting to go on it I wouldn't worry about getting it resprayed unless you like to look at it in boxes for 10 yrs.

Casey · « **Reply #24 on:** May 25, 2019, 07:06:29 PM »

Welcome! Car looks great!

You might consider a TBI EFI conversion as well as an overdrive transmission versus doing a LS swap if you want it to be a daily. Most of the MPG gains with the LS are from EFI and overdrive. Plus the EFI conversions are fairly cheap in comparison, and much easier. So long as you aren't power crazy and want 400+ hp I'd look into the above first. Much less down time too, so there's that.

Aus78Formula · « **Reply #25 on:** May 25, 2019, 07:12:05 PM »

Or both, power crazy and rarely driven, but when you do you like to sometimes cruise and save fuel and make the car enjoyable to get out.

72Formy · « **Reply #26 on:** May 25, 2019, 07:21:46 PM »

Quote from: Aus78Formula on May 25, 2019, 06:40:38 PM

Looks gorgeous. Unless the paint is starting to go on it I would worry about getting it resprayed unless you like to look at it in boxes for 10 yrs.

Hello
Lol what do you mean by this??

72Formy · « **Reply #27 on:** May 25, 2019, 07:25:04 PM »

Quote from: Box on May 25, 2019, 07:06:29 PM

Welcome! Car looks great!

You might consider a TBI EFI conversion as well as an overdrive transmission versus doing a LS swap if you want it to be a daily. Most of the MPG gains with the LS are from EFI and overdrive. Plus the EFI conversions are fairly cheap in comparison, and much easier. So long as you aren't power crazy and want 400+ hp I'd look into the above first. Much less down time too, so there's that.

Welllll
Im not horsepower crazy exactly
The car has a 175 hp 350
Yes lol I would rather have an LS
I pretty much DD the way it is now, just no super long trips

firebirdparts · « **Reply #28 on:** May 25, 2019, 07:26:10 PM »

It looks great!

Aus78Formula · « **Reply #29 on:** May 25, 2019, 07:32:44 PM »

Quote from: 72Formy on May 25, 2019, 07:21:46 PM

Quote from: Aus78Formula on May 25, 2019, 06:40:38 PM
I wouldn't worry about getting it resprayed unless you like to look at it in boxes for 10 yrs.

Lol what do you mean by this??

Well, you don't simply drive up and drive away with new paint. Generally it's off the road for years, half waiting for them to start, half waiting for them to finish, then you find out they went under. Better to just enjoy your car as is. Get it detailed and buffed, looks like that red would come up really deep.

72Formy · « **Reply #30 on:** May 25, 2019, 09:44:06 PM »

Lol
That sounds horrible guy
I have a good shop that does all my work, im good

« **Reply #30 on:** May 25, 2019, 09:44:06 PM »

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