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Hello everyone, I've had this car for a year or so. I just thought I'd share some of the work I've done. More recent pictures soon to come.
First the front end rebuild. BEFORE: thirty plus years of dirt and grime. http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/we...MXk1NDE%3D.jpg http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/we...MXk1NDE%3D.jpg http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/we...MXk1NDE%3D.jpg http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/we...MXk1NDE%3D.jpg http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/we...MXk1NDE%3D.jpg AFTER: http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/we...MXk1NDE%3D.jpg http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/we...MXk1NDE%3D.jpg I will put the swap in the next post as I know this thing can only take so many pics per post. Before: How I got it... how did this thing actually run we I bought it? Pure luck. http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/we...MXk1NDE%3D.jpg http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/we...MXk1NDE%3D.jpg http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/we...MXk1NDE%3D.jpg only way this engine would fly http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/we...MXk1NDE%3D.jpg http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/we...MXk1NDE%3D.jpg did it ever get an oil change? Only if it counts that you add more when it leaks. http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/we...MXk1NDE%3D.jpg AFTER: ahhhh.. that's better http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/we...MXk1NDE%3D.jpg guess how I cut my finger... http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/we...MXk1NDE%3D.jpg THis should help motivate the car to move http://forums.performanceyears.com/g...icon_smile.gif 462 cubic inch Pontiac 455 motor http://forums.performanceyears.com/g...icon_smile.gif http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/we...MXk1NDE%3D.jpg home sweet home http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/we...MXk1NDE%3D.jpg dougs headers http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/we...MXk1NDE%3D.jpg new flywheel new starter: http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/we...MXk1NDE%3D.jpg gauges and shifter installed http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/we...MXk1NDE%3D.jpg ignition, carb, radiator and fan installed http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/we...MXk1NDE%3D.jpg http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/we...MXk1NDE%3D.jpg up and running with Georlich mufflers and Pypes Exhaust and Cut Outs http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/we...MXk1NDE%3D.jpg http://www.we-todd-did-racing.com/we...MXk1NDE%3D.jpg |
good looking car and that engine looks much better.
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you did a good job http://forums.performanceyears.com/g...s/icon_eek.gif
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I just love pictures of restoration projects, it sure is better than looking at baby pictures. Great job.
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Thanks! But these are baby pictures! lol http://forums.performanceyears.com/g...icon_smile.gif
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Nice job! quite a transformation. But I hope the zip ties holding that very expensive radiator are very temporary. That rad is pretty heavy when full of fluid.
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Sounds like fun. Good job.
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Nice job. However, I suggest changing that air cleaner . I went from something around that size to a 14" unit and it made a BIG difference in power and operating RPM.
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Ditto
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Since those picturese I have put on 28" Kumhos Ecsta STX tires and purchased a Holley "freflo" air cleaner. It hopefully will flow more air. The zip tires are very permanent, the car hasn't seen the road much since those pictures. I hope to have a radiator bracket set up in a couple days, hopefully so I can run it at the tack this Friday.
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JAndro, that is one nice looking ride brother, however I wished I had it that easy when I started mine. Take a look..http://community.webshots.com/user/murphs314
I know there are others out there much worse but man. The only thing I dont show in my pics is what the 400 looked like with the stretched timing chain and field mice having made nests throughout the entire car, to include a nest I found when I pulled the valley pan. http://forums.performanceyears.com/g...s/icon_eek.gif |
Jandro,
Nice pics, thanks for sharing. Me and my bud can relate to the flex fan photo. |
thanks you guys.
I went to lowes to find something to make a "bracket" out of, but the stuff I got was too soft/maliable. So what do most people do that have oversized radiators? Whats the best way to secure this thing? |
18--25 Seconds
My learning experience with temporary Radiator holddown was with 2 thin aluminum strips 3/4" wide @ original top bracket locations. You won't think of Wind Force against a Large Flat surface,until about 50 mph,Squeese the gas Just a little!!,Hear the noise,recognize it,Turn OFF KEY,Smell new antifreeze,engine winds down,you get to the side of the road, open the hood,(elapsed time 18-25 secconds), to see the SAME Fanblade,just ate my Brand new $195.00 Radiator.....only 40 miles from home! That feeling in my stomach... "Priceless" Moral: carry needle nose pliers,& water in the antifreeze bottle.pinch the holes closed in the Radiator,(its already screwed up) watchfor refill sources all the way home. How Much was That ALUM. Radiator???? |
close to $200.
Could anyone show me a radiator support picture? I would REALLY appreciate it. |
HAHA!!! You got bit by a flex fan!!! Now I don't feel like such a moron anymore from when I got bit by one 10 years ago.
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Great progress Jandro!
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by EnergyFX:
HAHA!!! You got bit by a flex fan!!! Now I don't feel like such a moron anymore from when I got bit by one 10 years ago. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Hey how fast is the car in you sig? |
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by quicksilver97ta:
Great progress Jandro! <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Thanks, just learning one step at a time! |
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