70 GTX in NE

[70GETEX]

Hey all,
I am new to FBBO and just bought a 70 GTX that is about 80% done. FY4 Light Gold Metallic with black interior. I also have a 74 Cuda that is a show car/street bruiser with a 512 600HP/600 ft.lbs indy headed stroker and A-833 4 speed. The GTX was in drivable condition with a fresh 440 and 727 trans. It needs the entire interior redone and wiring on the dash redone. It does run & drive but none of the gauges or heat/air work. As you can see from the pics I also need some of the trim pieces on the front/grill area and the rear/trunk/taillight panel. The engine bay, paint/body work, glass, stainless, bumpers and in really nice condition as it is a fresh un-finished restoration. The guy that was in the process of restoring was really doing excellent work but ran into financial trouble (divorce) from what I was told. Anyway I picked it up and plan to complete it over the winter months. I already ordered seat covers,door panels, headliner,carpet etc from Legendary and have had one shipment from Year One so if my credit card can keep up I should be close to having it complete by spring/summer. I have picked up some good info from this site already! thanks for all the info/pictures!

Mike

 

[440+6]

Welcome, I like the color combo, sure don't see many like that
440+6

 

[MoparMitch]

Welcome to the site from the East Coast.

 

[alleyoopmgv]

Welcome to FBBO!

 

[kdtjb]

welcome

 

[roadrunnerman]

Welcome,like that color on your gtx.

 

[Propwash]

Nice car, Welcome Mike.

 

[70RR]

1970 GTX FY4 rare OR not common color ??

I had a FY4 1970 Roadrunner I bought from Plymouth dealer in spring of 1972 in Rochester N.H.. Had black vinyl top like yours but, had the gold interior with buckets..Since I owned it yours is the first 1970 GTX/ Roadunner I have ever seen with the FY4 color..I look all the time and have never found one.. I did not see one in the 70's either ? I can not think many came with FY4 .I think the only interior you could get was the gold , white or the black with FY4...1970 is the best year for GTX or Roadrunner..Selling my 69 RR and want 70 GTX or RR..I'll take yours...Sweet GTX...

 

[70GETEX]

Thanks guys. 70RR, I have never seen one FY4 before either. It has to be a pretty rare color I'm guessing. My plan on this car is to re-do the interior complete and get the gauges all back working correctly and try to sell her this spring/summer. I really want a FC7 Plum Crazy/In-violet car but this was such a nice car I had to grab it!

 

[Budnicks]

Welcome Mike to FBBO, you will love it here, very cool 70 GTX, I love the Gold & Black

 

[64BEL]

Welcome, Mike! Great car!

 

[RJS]

Thanks guys. 70RR, I have never seen one FY4 before either. It has to be a pretty rare color I'm guessing. My plan on this car is to re-do the interior complete and get the gauges all back working correctly and try to sell her this spring/summer. I really want a FC7 Plum Crazy/In-violet car but this was such a nice car I had to grab it!

Nice car and I know what you mean!!!

 

[70GETEX]

Wanna trade? Very, Very nice!

 

[moparstuart]

welcome love the gtx best body ever

 

[Ron 73]

Great looking 70 and welcome aboard the forum!

 

[70RR]

1970 gtx

I loved my FY4 Yellow Gold Roadrunner, but In Violet with White Bucket seat interior would be my first choice..I really hated the the look of the Pistol Grip back then..Love it today...Very Nice GTX.... RJS

View attachment 89596View attachment 89597Nice car and I know what you mean!!!

 

[sublimegtx]

Real nice GTX, love the 70's. I settled for a 68' but I love it.

 

[biginch=bigfun]

great looking GTX! nice to see a fellow Nebraskan on here...I used to cruise G.I. in high school.

 

[snakeyes]

welcome to the site ,I love them 70's ,I started a post for posting photos of 70 RR GTX and Sat's ,if you get a chance post some up thanks for phosting :headbang:

 

[70GETEX]

great looking GTX! nice to see a fellow Nebraskan on here...I used to cruise G.I. in high school.

I used to cruise Locust street back in the 70's early 80's. Had Black Trans Am's back in those days. Smokey and the Bandit had a big influence on me back then but hey it was about the only thing with a 400 Big block engine in those days even though it only had 220HP in the performance model! Thanks for all the replies guys!

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welcome to the site ,I love them 70's ,I started a post for posting photos of 70 RR GTX and Sat's ,if you get a chance post some up thanks for phosting :headbang:

I will get some pics posted on your RR/GTX post, sounds like a good idea! I like to see all of the 70 models to see what they are supposed to look like and all of the different colors/options they have.