One Wild Pontiac

[Steve_Hoog]

I have to say these 455 emblems are correct also, I have seen other pics of them on a car, and I believe I have seen two hardtops in real life with the emblems on them. It's a very cool set up with the GT out of the stripe there on the front like that and the 455 emblems, the Pontiac engineers hit a the mark on design with that one.

[JLP]

Steve,

I have mixed emotions with the '71/72 stripes. I do like the eyebrow and sword both. Mine has no stripes. Just a plain Jane. There was a '72 in Kodiak years ago. Gold with black stripe w/ black bucket interior. 350/350 but very nice car. I'm sure it is long gone.

It seems they changed the emblem location and GT location depending on year and engine. But, all engines except 455 were called out on rocker panel on front fender. The 455 and 455HO moved around depending on the car in '71 but have seen several '72's with the emblem shown on them. That emblem was in the grill in '71 and depicted the standard 455. Mistake made on mine as no emblems/cid callouts anywhere. Made for fun times on the street. Here is picture of it back then. Or at least part of it.

[Steve_Hoog]

I don't know the ends and outs of the 71-2 but I love the GT next to the 455 emblem, it's different and cool. I've now seen several, it's something you remember and stands out.

That is one sweet looking car you got there, love the slots!!! Post more.

[442w30]

The 455 badge should be on 455/250 cars. The HO should not have this badge.

[Steve_Hoog]

I would almost say 100% the two I saw were 455 HO cars??

[JLP]

The 455HO was on the spoiler ends on those with spoiler on GTO or on front fender of non spoiler cars. It was a decal. In '71 or '72 the hood read Ram Air on ram air cars.

In '71 the 455HO was in one location on Judge, different on GTO/LeMans and GT-37/T-37 was different yet. On '72 455HO call out was as described above but don't have assembly manual to verify location.

Also the manifold is painted. It was aluminum but painted. Beginning in '71 no Pontiac had chrome under the hood and entire engine was painted one color. Bonneville etc may have had some chrome but not on engine. Maybe on lid but have never seen an original with chrome anything under the hood.

Also noted that it does not say LeMans anywhere on it. I believe there should be a LeMans emblem somewhere. If memory serves me right after 32 years ago it should say LeMans on trunk. I would like to see serial number for the car. That is the tell tale if it is a 455HO or standard 455. For that kind of money they need to give more information. Boy, wonder what my T-37 is worth? Also if an original 455 car it will have a 12 bolt.

[Steve_Hoog]

I tell you what, I will take one of each of the cars you described. Then all will be settled.



You are way past me on all this, I know I saw two HO Lemans and that is the only for sure part. I strongly believe they had the 455 emblem, maybe I can get down and take some pics. Both are still here.

This yellow car that started this thread is one sharp ride, and I would die to have it.

[Steve_Hoog]

OK, check out these goodies that Gary sent me.

[Steve_Hoog]

Jack can you verify or deny the GT cut out in the stripe front side of the tire is correct? I think I've seen that somewhere before but can't find it yet?