Talladega restoration pictures

[tan top]

thats good been wondering how is been progressing  , looking forward to seeing pictures   

[jonw29]

Headliner install coming this week.Then door panels,glass,carpet,seats.Finally making some headway.

[moparstuart]

Headliner install coming this week.Then door panels,glass,carpet,seats.Finally making some headway.

   more picture please   

[jonw29]

Hey guys its finally time to post more pics.I know,I am a slowpoke.I am making some progress on the body stuff,getting ready to put in the carpet and seats and other stuff.I am also making some headway on the engine.Probably the only deviation from stock is going to be a factory aluminum intake manifold.I am waiting on it.The few pictures that I am going to post is of the unpainted engine.I have a friend the has a stand  to run the engine in,to check for leaks and such.After that comes the paint and installation.

[jonw29]

I was finally able to get hooked up with the guy who is going to test run my engine.It looks pretty crappy now.I want to break the cam in and make sure that there are NO leaks before I get it back and make it sexy.

[nascarxx29]

Coming along nicely

[jonw29]

Does anyone want to buy a Talladega?That stupid thing fought me ALL day.No maatter what I tried to put on it,it was like it did not come off of my car.What gives???

[FJ5WING]

the beauty of working on a project at home is being able to walk away and try again later when  calmner head and relaxed hands somehow get things together.

[jonw29]

I have gotten some news on my engine that was run-in onthe test stand.He called and said that I had a water leak between the head and the block.I was puzzled to say the least.Am I stupid enough to put the head gasket on backwards?Are the heads or block warped?Come to find out that the piece of junk torque wrench that I have did not torque the heads to spec.Needless to say it is now in the scrap pile.The Talladega progress(or lack thereof) trudges on.JW

[jonw29]

I got my engine squared away with the cylinder head issue.I was able to paint it last night.I could not resist putting the chrome valve covers on it this morning for a photo.JW

[Ghoste]

It looks like Sox and Martin blue. 

[jonw29]

Its really a lot darker.I think the camera alters the appearance.

[Matthan]

There sure are some nice cars in the thread.

[jonw29]

Here are a few picture of the engine for my Talladega before and after installation.I wouls also like to give props to my wife for operating the engine hoist while I guided the engine into place.JW

[jonw29]

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[jonw29]

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[Hemidog]

Keep them pictures coming! I love all the aerocars 

[jonw29]

I am almost ready to make some noise.JW

[jonw29]

I was able to get the exhaust on it on fri.I have a guy coming on monday to adjust and align the side windows.I was under it checking fittings and bolt and my NEW radiator is leaking.I am sooo close to throwing in the towel with this car.It is frustrating.I need to align the front end and I would like to drive it a few miles before loading it up.JW

[The70RT]

 

[tan top]

looking good       

[moparstuart]

awesome  jon  dont throw in the towel now your so close to your goal . 

[jonw29]

Here is the latest.I still need to install the front bumper,hood,adjust the side glasses,interior trim panels,back glass moulding and detail.Thats doable right???Does anyone have Superman's phone number?

[jonw29]

I realize that it has been quite some time since my last update.I can honestly say that I can see the light at the end of the tunnel(I hope its not a train).I have had several problems with window alignment.For those of you who are unfamiliar with Fords,the windows are glued into the tracks not a bolt in.I glued them in and they were not at the correct angle so when they were rolled up they would not seal in the weatherstrip.All of those problems have been handled.I am preparing to take it next week to THE FORGE MUSCLECAR SHOW.It is being held this year at the Meadow view Marriot in Kingsport Tn.Tim Lopata, the owner of the show,has a different theme every year.This year it is a tribute to the Talladega/Cyclone.With all other makes in attendanceThere are going to be pilot cars,prototypes,production,and race cars there.If you are in the nieghborhood drop by you will not be disappointed.It is an invitaion only event and all cars are top shelf.

[tan top]

  looks nice !! awesome job !!