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I bought this car in 1987. It was pretty clean, and really fast. It has a 340 with W2 heads, and a 4-speed transmission with pistol grip shifter. I didn't do anything to the car other than new BF Goodrich Radial TA's and Weld Prostars. The previous owner built the car for the 1/4 mile, so it wasn't freeway friendly. I married a few years later, had kids, and the car sat. Initially I kept it garaged until we moved. I didn't have room for it, and a buddy let me keep it in his yard where it sat and rotted in the sun. I brought it home about years ago and it's been sitting in my garage. My oldest, now 29, rebuilt he Holley 750 double pumper, and got her running, but I wouldn't allow it to be driven without a thorough going through. He's always wanted the car, and some day it will be his. In the meantime, he wants to restore it, so we decided to get started. I figure posting this will keep me from shelving the project, so here goes. I can't find any pictures of the car when I bought it. It was plain black on black, with shaved door panels. In these photo, you can see a little of the black, but the gray is compliments of the sun.
I should note that I am only a shade-tree mechanic, and have only turned wrenches on my cars. I'm fearless, as is my kid, and our intention is do all the work ourselves. Engine block machining will be handled by a professional shop.
We pulled and disassembled the engine. The guts looked very good with the exception of one hydraulic lifter and the associated camshaft lobe. The lifter was dished and the lobe worn. Only the one. I'm not sure what happened. It isn't obvious.
That's it for now. I'm all ears for suggestions, comments and critiques.
Thanks, John
I should note that I am only a shade-tree mechanic, and have only turned wrenches on my cars. I'm fearless, as is my kid, and our intention is do all the work ourselves. Engine block machining will be handled by a professional shop.
We pulled and disassembled the engine. The guts looked very good with the exception of one hydraulic lifter and the associated camshaft lobe. The lifter was dished and the lobe worn. Only the one. I'm not sure what happened. It isn't obvious.
That's it for now. I'm all ears for suggestions, comments and critiques.
Thanks, John