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Old 03-12-2022, 06:27 AM
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Old 03-12-2022, 01:29 PM
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that is a real shame macs car and engine got seperated after he passed.
Before he passed.

But - yes.

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Old 03-12-2022, 01:37 PM
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A couple observations about this photo:

a) Pontiac Motor Division was formed in 1926, so at the time of Mac's retirement in 1982 that would be 56 years.

Mac had been there 45 years, so fully 80% of the division's entire existence.

b) I always thought the intake was some special casting with the carburetors integrated together, but this makes it look more like a separate aluminum shield added, with some airflow characteristics designed in.

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That's all to familiar Grant! Here's my elc. I am a sucker for anything with black and yellow CA tags and dealer frames, but the smog equipment is part of the deal. - Bill W
Got to see this car and the rest of Bill's collection last Wednesday night on my drive to MN. Thanks for the shop, car tour and dinner. What an awesome collection and great host.
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Got to see this car and the rest of Bill's collection last Wednesday night on my drive to MN. Thanks for the shop, car tour and dinner. What an awesome collection and great host.
Great to see you again Rick!! You and Annie are welcome here anytime.
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