Motor fuel ration book 1973 trans am

The only transmission offered was a 4 speed manual. Dec 09, 2011 i have a motor fuel ration book ref lh6 806166 completely unsused is this worth anything. Feature on pontiac trans am super duty 455 of 1973 1974. Pontiac transam 1973 sd 455 test car april 24, 2016 pontiac were fined for using this timed emmission delay switch and had to revise the emmission system prior to any production super duty cars being released.

And indeed it is agreed on all sides that there is no question of a physical shortage of fuel. For the 1973 firebird year, the bird was given larger wings and a fiery look. Petrol coupons and motor fuel ration book issued to key workers in 1973 during the fuel crisis when petrol was in short supply. From the general lee to bumblebee, all your favorite movie and tv cars come together in the greatest list of the greatest fourwheeled hollywood superstars. Issued by the uk government in response to the oil crisis caused by production restrictions duing the yom kippur arabisr. Trust oer for oem quality shifter and transmission components with worryfree fitment and lasting performance. I hope to list more info on other models in the future. Motor fuel ration book fuel ration book issued during the. Carcare vehicle engine search vehicle engine search makemodel search. I have a motor fuel ration book ref lh6 806166 completely unused is this worth anything also, i have 12 bells of answered by a verified antique expert we use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. Doing so fulfilled developer vince piggins vision of the car being superior to the mustang, and also marked the origin of both the z28 and the. This book is an allnew color edition of a previous best seller.

Wheel 350 series trans am and formula snowflake cast aluminum wheels feature a one piece cast aluminum construction just like the originals. Each book contains 6 months of coupons which authorise the furnishing and acquisition of the number of units of motor fuel specified on the coupons for a motor car 15012200cc, 1419 h. The hagerty classic car valuation tool is designed to help you learn how to value your 1973 pontiac firebird and assess the current state of the classic car market. Oct 14, 2015 the 302 cipowered z28 performed extremely well in both nhra drag racing and the scca transam series. In the 15 years prior to the 1973 oil crisis, gasoline prices in the u. Motor fuel ration book fuel ration book issued during. See todays motor fuel ration book for sale, best offer and auction.

This also coincided with the release of the 1967 mercury cougar, fords upscale, platformsharing version of the. This 1973 pontiac trans am is the first year for the big bird in the brewster green color. Firebird central stocks many gm nos parts inclusive to all firebird makes and models. On your 1979 1980 1981 trans am and firebird the windshield wiper and washer system is easy to maintain as all items in this system are available new, from the mounting bolts and braces to the correct wiper arms and wiper motors awe have it all for you. This green beast tours seattle and is ultimately crushed in an alley. Below you can see a distribution of the fuel ups with 3 outliers 5. Pontiac firebird for sale in chicago, il autotrader.

Motor fuel ration book 16pp issued in november 1973 during the world oil crisis, but never used. Motor fuel ration books science museum group collection. Rochester carburetors for pontiac firebird for sale ebay. The pontiac v8 engine is a family of overhead valve v8 engines manufactured by the pontiac division of general motors corporation that made its debut in 1955. Ta2, sgt, and gt class cars must use unleaded, 98 octane gas. Those who feel no concern about oil availability cite this comparison. Wheel 350 series trans am and formula snowflake cast. Please see our other items for sale best superior quality perfume see for yourself. A new addition to the exterior styling of the 1973 firebird was the large bird decal which covered the entire hood of the trans am. Classic industries offers a wide selection of 1975 pontiac firebird parts, including 1975 pontiac firebird interior parts and soft trim, 1975 pontiac firebird exterior sheet metal, 1975 pontiac firebird moldings, 1975 pontiac firebird emblems, 1975 pontiac firebird weatherstrip and unique accessories, to nearly every nut and bolt needed for installation. Motor fuel ration book, november 1973 imperial war museums. Fbodywarehouse is proud to offer our clients on of the most diverse parts selections in the industry. In the booklet there are 39 n units and 18 l units over a 6 month period.

Please use traceable delivery services to ensure that items can be tracked for safe delivery. The 9802 v8 firebird and trans am are one of the best bang for your buck performance cars you can buy. Current rules require ta class cars to use 112 octane, leaded gasoline. Motor fuel ration book x3 c1973 property of her majestys. Vehicle engine search vehicle engine search makemodel search make engine search. Carcare vehicleengine search vehicleengine search makemodel search. You had the best production engine, the best styled, and the best sales to date. Some minor exterior changes included a new egg crate styled grill and redesigned endura bumpers. Rationing was introduced temporarily by the british government several times during the 20th. If you want to boost items on the induction side to increasing fuel flow, you must keep things balanced by also increasing exhaust efficiency.

View larger image motor fuel ration book for motor car 1100 c. Its howto editorial approach helps them service and repair old and new vehicles in a rapidly changing industry. Firebird trans am firebird formula firebird esprit. Pontiac firebird fuel tank sending units free shipping on. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. The ford mustang had a 266 horsepower 4bbl 351 cid v8 as its hottest and largest displacement motor. Henceforth vehicle fuel was only available to official users, such as the emergency services, bus companies and farmers. Pontiac trans am 455 optional packages high performance.

Oer reproduction transmission and shifter components jegs. We sell only the best products on the market today. You can now buy nearly every part for the interior cabin of your 1979 1980 1981 firebird and trans am. Motor fuel ration book, november 1973 imperial war museums do you have 5 minutes to help us improve our website. I have a motor fuel ration book dated 15012200 and the number displayed is nh3721995.

I have a motor fuel ration book ref lh6 806166 completely. In hindsight, not all official options on the factory list that book authors use make it into production for a particular year. Steering gear box ratio hitmans pontiac trans am site. Date published 1955 keywords motoring, sports cars bookseller catalogs motoring, sports cars. Pontiac began as a companion to the oakland division of the general motors line of automobiles in 1926. My 1973 motor fuel ration book heres my 1973 ration book.

Used 1979 pontiac trans am for sale in san antonio, tx. Motor automotive data repair guides shop solutions. Pontiac firebird trans am fuel tank sending units free. Trans am series race cars carry enough fuel to run the entire race nonstop, making each race a 100 mile sprint that is a test of driver skill and competitiveness. My 1973 motor fuel ration book heres my 1973 ration. Perhaps it was because trans am was now the only game in town. Firebird central is a service friendly parts distributor specializing in 1967 thru 2002 pontiac firebird products. We offer premium quality orignal style or new fresh to the market custom items as well. They feature the ls1 engine, gms all new v8 engine design first appearing in the 1997. In total, 4,772 trans am s were built, almost a four fold increase over 1972s performance. Most people today think of the rationing of goods to be solely confined to the period covering world war ii and the period shortly after.

Motor fuel ration book fuel ration book issued during the suez crisis of the 1950s. Fuel mileage and speed claims general discussion toyota. The only thing my pontiac needed to run twelves was a hotter cam shaft and slicks. Heres my 1973 ration book issued at the time of the opec embargo following the yom kippur war when oil prices quadrupled overnight and it was feared that there may be a run on the petrol stations. I seem to remember this being given to me in the early sixties when i went to collect my family allowance. Purchasers had to present ration books with them when shopping so that the coupon or coupons could. They feature painted recesses with machined highlights and are clear coated for protection. Below you can see a distribution of the fuel ups with 18 outliers 12. Designed as a pony car to compete with the ford mustang and mercury cougar, it was introduced on february 23, 1967, simultaneous with gms chevrolet division platformsharing camaro. While performance was dying on the vine by the 1973 model year, pontiac was kicking up the heat with the trans am. Oer offers a variety of transmission and shifter components that are made to exact specifications and details. Also, i have 12 bells of camelot manufactured by franklin mint purchased in 1980 something in pristine condition what is their value.

Flinks first book, america adopts the automobile, 18951910, was an early social. Engine, horsepower, torque, dimensions and mechanical details for the 1978 pontiac firebird. Motor fuel ration book for sale in uk view 34 bargains. The big bird on the trans am model spit fire in front of the shaker and wrapped its wings around it.

Issued by the uk government in response to the oil crisis caused by production restrictions duing the yom kippur arabisr petrol coupons and motor fuel ration book issued to key workers in 1973 during the fuel crisis when petrol was in short supply. In the latter, it claimed the 1968 and 1969 manufacturers championship titles backtoback. British motor fuel ration book, for a motor car 1100 c. The opec price increases and the oapec embargo of 1973. Nov 21, 2009 the number of turns wont tell you the ratio. As used in trans am competition the engines produced approximately 420 bhp with an 8,500 rpm redline. The pontiac firebird trans am is a rear wheel drive motor vehicle, with its engine placed in the front, and a 2 door coupe body. A new understanding of the american energy crisis of the.

And 455 fourbarrel performance packagesthe trans am shared the same 455 fourbarrel engine rated at 200 hp at 3,500 rpm and 330 lbft of. I seem to remember this being given to me in the early sixties when i. In total, 4,772 trans ams were built, almost a four fold increase over 1972s performance. Two nice items which go hand in hand, both have age related wear, but nice for a collection. Motor fuel 1970s ration book oh751602 2201cc it has never been used and been stored away for years. For a detailed history of oil conservation and early prorationing efforts in. With our huge selection of firebird and trans am parts, there is no need to go anywhere else for your firebird and trans am parts needs. From sheetmetal and exterior to the final interior touches. Three individually numbered motor fuel ration books from the the early 1970s probably issued during the oil crisis.

My first new car was the cameo white 1978 trans am w72ws6 that i still own, and i love the performance and the way they drive. Pontiac transam 1973 sd 455 test car home facebook. Dg4 31 gallon fuel tank nk7 am pushbutton radio u63 no longer in vehicle for sale is an extremely rare. Some of the powertrain offerings listed were straight out of books i have.

From carpets, to seat covers and headliners and everything in between use the sections below to get the products you need. The fourbarrel carried over without changes, while a new trans am ta version, dubbed sixpack on dodge and 6barrel on plymouth, debuted. A retro scenario, in baudrillard, simulacra and simulation, 1981. Pontiac firebird fuel injectors free shipping on orders.

Motor magazine keeps professional technicians uptodate with information on the repair and maintenance of cars and light trucks. Ration book in automobilia in collectables for sale ebay. Features a 38 main fuel line without a return line. Pontiac firebird repair manual 19701981 the motor bookstore. Scca rules required 1,000 engines in production for 1968 trans am homologation.

Classic industries offers a wide selection of 1969 pontiac firebird parts, including 1969 pontiac firebird interior parts and soft trim, 1969 pontiac firebird exterior sheet metal, 1969 pontiac firebird moldings, 1969 pontiac firebird emblems, 1969 pontiac firebird weatherstrip and unique accessories, to nearly every nut and bolt needed for installation. The engine was complete with thermactor emissions control hardware, 289 hipo style exhaust manifolds, and a thermostatic clutch radiator fan. Most of this information concentrates on the turbo models. If you have a ws6 steering gear, its a constant ratio of 14. This haynes diy repair manual covers 19701981 pontiac firebird models, equipped with 265, 301, 305, 350, 400, 403, and 455 cid v8 engines, including. My 1973 motor fuel ration book heres my 1973 ration book issued at the time of the opec embargo following the yom kippur war when oil prices quadrupled overnight and it was feared that there may be a run on the petrol stations. The specs for a standard gearbox is different with a variable ratio which makes it slower off of center and speeds up the more you turn. Renowned engine builder and technical writer david vizard turns his attention to extracting serious horsepower from smallblock chevy engines while doing it on a budget.

I found this one for sale in colorado in 2002, and i purchased it since it was a close match to what i already owned, plus it. The 1973 pontiac firebird carried the styling from the 1972 firebird. Our inventory is constantly expanding, ensuring that we provide you with the largest, most up to date selection of firebird and trans am parts available. Mcq 1973 pontiac trans am one of the few cars john wayne drove in a film. By 1973, the trans am s direct competitors had dropped their large displacement v8 options. Uk petrol rations petroleum rationing coupons motor fuel ration book. The pontiac firebird was an american automobile built by pontiac from the 1967 to 2002 model years. Throughout 1973, as demand for fuel outstripped supply, americans.