What have I done?

"ApolloX75" (apeebles) 05/02/2020 at 15:37 • Filed to: None

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Oh man am I’m sure going to regret this .

I’ve been building my mutant 1975 Buick Apollo since I was about 16 or so (I’m 32 now) and I’ve put blood, sweat and curses into it over the many years. From removing the front sub- frame to installing the Pontiac 400 I lovingly built in my garage to making a Muncie M21 fit and work like a dream; this car has been one long adventure.

And now it’s over for me . I have sold it to support my new venture with my ‘87 GN, as I’ve always said: You can’t have two project cars.

The buyer strikes me as a pretty decent fellow, has plans to finish the body and drive the car as it should be. He certainly enjoyed the demonstration of how well the engine performs a nd absolutely loved the exhaust note, which is deafening.

So hats off to this brave gentleman who has decided to take on my mutated project and I wish him luck.

I’m going to miss the grumpy old girl, that’s for sure.

Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo > ApolloX75 05/02/2020 at 16:19

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My first car was a ‘76 Nova. Yours would’ve been a fun drive with the 400 and the rear weighs about 74 pounds, so would do nice burnouts and drifts, I should think.

ApolloX75 > Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo 05/02/2020 at 16:32

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Very nice, love the mid 70' s X bodies . And yeah she does some wicked burnouts.

SBA Thanks You For All The Fish > ApolloX75 05/02/2020 at 17:19

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But... GN!

ApolloX75 > SBA Thanks You For All The Fish 05/02/2020 at 17:56

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I know right?  I t’s my focus now. I will have it drive able this summer, that I am sure of at least.

Snuze: Needs another Swede > ApolloX75 05/02/2020 at 17:58

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Sad to see her go, but it sounds like you got a great next project lined up!  Best of luck!

Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo > ApolloX75 05/02/2020 at 17:59

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Mine was a 250 I-6 with integrated head. 3-SP manual. Very much not fast.

SBA Thanks You For All The Fish > ApolloX75 05/02/2020 at 18:08

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It could be worse. THIS could be your F ocus...

My bird IS the word > ApolloX75 05/02/2020 at 18:20

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It is a fine project. L ook at it this way, you sold it for better options. It didnt sit, rot away, catch fire, or worse.

You are also moving into a car you would want to keep. Your time will be better spent.

If you really wanted or liked the car, you would have kept it.

ApolloX75 > My bird IS the word 05/02/2020 at 18:27

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So true in all aspects. Thank you, hearing that from someone other than my inner monologue makes things easier to accept.

My bird IS the word > ApolloX75 05/02/2020 at 19:06

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Belive me, I get it. I think with how I am, I will miss every car I ever get rid of.

Can’t keep em all.

shop-teacher > ApolloX75 05/02/2020 at 23:23

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Oh man, now I really miss my ‘74 Apollo :/

You definitely are upgrading though!

Shour, Aloof and Obnoxious > ApolloX75 05/03/2020 at 14:12

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Impressive work. Firebird wheels are a nice touch. ^_^

Good on you for caring about something that even GM didn’t care about. This marks the era, if you ask me (and I know no one did), when GM basically said, “Eff it, let’s stop pretending they’re actually different cars. Pontiac, stop building engines, you’re just going to put Chevys into your rebadged Camaros from now on.”

“We need to name the X-bodies for the non-Chevys, sir. Shall we put together a committee?”

“WHY WOULD WE PAY FOR THAT? I’ll do it myself. Let’s see, four different Novas...Hey, Nova has four letters! Uh...

Nova

Omega

Ventura

Apollo.

Tell the factory to start cranking out badges ASAP!”