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Old 09-06-2009, 11:20 PM   #1
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My 87 Formula 350 w/ RA2 for $400
Managed to get this bad boy off of Craigslist. Guy had it up for about $1500 but stated it wasn't running. Engine was rebuilt and housed with a Holley 750 carb. I bit the bullet and got him down to $400. Interior has some custom work done. Has a sunroof (no leaks), auto tranny, positive traction. Not 100% on the gears just yet. Sounds like a monster. Not sure of the internals either.

Picked it up 2 days ago. Been working on it. Found out it was the ignition coil

Haha. So now I need to replace a brake line and need to get the engine timed and I'll be on my way

What do you guys think? Also where should the timing be on this bad boy?

These are all I have at the moment. Will definitely upload more after a good wash.
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Old 09-06-2009, 11:23 PM   #2
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Damn bro! That is a SCORE! Lets some more pictures of that baby... I love blue Formula's...
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Old 09-06-2009, 11:55 PM   #3
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Re: My 87 Formula 350 w/ RA2 for $400
Stock timing on my LB9 305 is 6* BTDC. Nice deal, the Ram Air hood alone is worth $400.
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Old 09-07-2009, 01:00 AM   #4
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Did you hold him at gun point to get the price that low?! Nice steal!
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Old 09-07-2009, 01:13 AM   #5
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Did you hold him at gun point to get the price that low?! Nice steal!
Haha you would think something like that right?

Nope. Just one of those once in a lifetime things. I'm hoping to get an exhaust clip up for you guys. It's music to my ears so why not share it?
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Old 09-07-2009, 06:33 PM   #6
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Re: My 87 Formula 350 w/ RA2 for $400
Heck of a deal, I look almost daily on craigslist in tampa and orlando and have never seen that car on it. What part of Orlando? I go out that way once in a while.
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You scored hard on that deal.
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Old 09-11-2009, 11:18 PM   #8
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That hood alone is worth more than $400.. Nice find!
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Old 09-26-2009, 07:22 PM   #10
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I will give you 500$ and some jawbreakers right now I will even throw in a 91 RS
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Old 10-26-2009, 02:19 AM   #11
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Lol. Here are a few more pics
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Old 10-26-2009, 03:30 AM   #12
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Damn, looks good in that pic you posted already. $400 was a STEAL!
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Old 10-26-2009, 08:26 AM   #13
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Old 10-26-2009, 09:13 AM   #14
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looks good now find a stock hood!
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