Since the restoration, Layna...
Since the restoration, Layna and her husband, James, have had fun behind the wheel, but they have also started to show the Formula. This time, however, it's collecting trophies in the stock classes instead of the custom ones.
Chalek's Auto Body restored...
Chalek's Auto Body restored the Firebird and repainted it in it factory code 26 Lucerne Blue. The bumper was rechromed by Bumper & Auto in Omaha, and the bright trim was restored. A custom dual exhaust system and a pair of mufflers were chosen in favor of a stock single-crossflow muffler out back. The rear spoiler does not show up on the original invoice, but it was already on the Pontiac when James Parker purchased it.
A set of 14x7 Rally IIs are...
A set of 14x7 Rally IIs are shod with BFG 215/70R14 tires up front. The Formula 400 badge complements the '71-only fender vents.
Show Record
Rebels Rod & Custom Show
Lincoln, NE-June 28, 2009
1st in class - Stock 1970-1975
Cruis'n Classics Auto Show
Lincoln, NE-July 26, 2009
1st in class - Stock 1970-1976
Best of Show - Muscle Car
Drive To Survive
Ralston, NE-August 1, 2009
Best Paint
Antique City Car Show
Walnut, IA-August 2, 2009
Best GM
Ames Performance Pontiac Nationals
Norwalk, OH-August 8, 2009
High Performance Pontiac Editor's Choice
1st in class - 1970-1981 Stock Firebirds & Formulas
Pontiac/GMC/Oakland Show
Omaha, NE-August 16, 2009
1st in class - Firebirds, Formulas, etc. 1970-1981
Trans Am Nationals
Dayton, OH-August 30, 2009
3rd in class - Stock 1970-1976
Last Fling Til Spring
West Point, NE-September 20, 2009
4th in class - Stock 1971-1972