Need Opinion on Pontiac Formula Survivor

[njsteve]

I second that. :-)

And don't replace the original falling headliner material. Just remove it, vacuum out the powdered foam residue, install a new layer of foam and glue the original vinyl headliner material to that. (I made that mistake on our '75 and regretted not reusing the original material ever since)

[Burd]

Originally Posted by njsteve

I second that. :-)

And don't replace the original falling headliner material. Just remove it, vacuum out the powdered foam residue, install a new layer of foam and glue the original vinyl headliner material to that. (I made that mistake on our '75 and regretted not reusing the original material ever since)

What about the holes? Wouldn’t you see the foam? Man you got me thinking I should have done that. I recently found a nOS package tray. I’m just missing the headliner

[njsteve]

Originally Posted by Burd

What about the holes? Wouldn’t you see the foam? Man you got me thinking I should have done that. I recently found a nOS package tray. I’m just missing the headliner

The factory material had a light colored foam attached. The pinholes are too small to see anything anyway.

[daleone3]

Originally Posted by njsteve

The factory material had a light colored foam attached. The pinholes are too small to see anything anyway.

NJSTeve, any thing else you can share on the headliner repair I did one on my C10 and was pretty straight forward. Used the original backing and put on new fabric, is that what you are referring to in your prior post as opposed to installing an entirely new backing?

[Burd]

Wow that’s nice. Master should be black, the headliners loose the foam behind a d drop. Easy fix. I think perf was in 76. ? Looks like a short hairy hose it there and little details like the seat belt tensioner are there. I don’t see the large red space saver inflator. I sent the link to a 76 bud, let’s see what he says. Lol. Nice car!
I have a nOS hub cap in the box like those. Are those hub caps rite fir 76? They look real fresh.

[daleone3]

Originally Posted by Burd

Wow that’s nice. Master should be black, the headliners loose the foam behind a d drop. Easy fix. I think perf was in 76. ? Looks like a short hairy hose it there and little details like the seat belt tensioner are there. I don’t see the large red space saver inflator. I sent the link to a 76 bud, let’s see what he says. Lol. Nice car!
I have a nOS hub cap in the box like those. Are those hub caps rite fir 76? They look real fresh.

He mentioned that the car was pretty much as ordered. The steelies and dogs are referenced on the order form so I would assume they are original though I don't recall seeing that config prior but I love the look. Appreciate the input.

[Burd]

Originally Posted by daleone3

He mentioned that the car was pretty much as ordered. The steelies and dogs are referenced on the order form so I would assume they are original though I don't recall seeing that config prior but I love the look. Appreciate the input.

I saw a 75 I think it was and it has more 1/2 round. But that’s a year older. It would show pics in a 76 dealer album if you can get your hands on one. They are just may be correct. I actually had those on my 78. Everyone gave me so much crap I finally took them off. Lol.

[70 copo]

IMO.. after reviewing the paint process in plant the front end of the car looks very consistent with the over spray pattern for that era. Attached please find an image of a 9000 mile 77 Z-28 for a comparison of the tops at the cowls.

[njsteve]

Originally Posted by 70 copo

IMO.. after reviewing the paint process in plant the front end of the car looks very consistent with the over spray pattern for that era. Attached please find an image of a 9000 mile 77 Z-28 for a comparison of the tops at the cowls.

I knew you'd have the answer! I guess as the later in the decade we got, the less black paint on the cowl, the car got. :-)

[daleone3]

Originally Posted by 70 copo

IMO.. after reviewing the paint process in plant the front end of the car looks very consistent with the over spray pattern for that era. Attached please find an image of a 9000 mile 77 Z-28 for a comparison of the tops at the cowls.

Thank you 70 Copo, nice to have a back up to what Charley was thinking in terms of spray patterns. The deal is done and after some paperwork the car will be headed north to Massachusetts. The Seller/Dealer has been beyond accommodating with regards to questions, pictures and details. We talked on Wednesday and he said they were putting new plugs in it just to make sure it was running as it as when it was parked in his garage, kind of refreshing. Could have just as easily sent it up and let me deal with it. Carb has been rebuilt, new fuel, new fuel pump and it sounds pretty good from the virtual test drive we did. This car was on Barnfinds in April 19 and I was watching it on ebay, it went up over $20k but he said he was looking for "stupid money" at the time and decided to hold on to it. A year later I found it on Hemmings and figured it was fate. Be a car I really don't do too much to, drive it and pick at any mechanical gremlins that pop up, sure there will be a few but intend to leave it as it is for the most part.
Thanks again for all of the response, details and inputs on the car, really helped me get this done.