A Pictoral Record of My Project
A record of a thirty year old dream coming true.

April 20, 2002 - The Trailer Pulls In

In my garage, it must really be mine!

Isn't she beautiful?

That's me behind the wheel.

A hole that needs filling.

Nice interior, huh?

The feds ruined the front with the 5 MPH bumper!

2003 - A donor car is found for the engine and transmission

The engine that will give life to the Torino - yuck!

The crusty 460 on its way out with the help of friends Jay and Jordan

On the stand ready for renewal

The C6 awaits installation

2004 - The engine is cleaned and painted and ready to install - but not rebuilt

Laugh at the color if you like. I don't like it either.

On July 31, 2004 the Torino moved under its own power. Unfortunately, it had zero oil pressure.

The other side. That's the school I administrate in the background. These were taken in October, 2004 just before I took it off the road again.

December, 2004 - I pulled the 460 out and tore it down for a rebuild.

The reason for zero oil pressure - Completely worn out bearings.

Boxed up and ready to go to the machinist.

Ever see a 460 in an Astro van? It's going to the machinist.

March 2005 - Back from the machinist and being built. I have a whole page dedicated to the build up. Click on the link on the left.

Mocked up on the engine stand. Isn't it pretty?

Putting it back in the car. I can hardly wait!

Back in the car and ready to go!

After engine break in, I gave up on my misadventures in rebuilding Holley carburetors and I bought a new 750 CFM Edelbrock.

June 2005 - My son and daughter helped me put the hood back on and then admired my work.

I picked up a tachometer at a garage sale. It even works.

It is a real running, driving car again.

I love the "little bit low in front" stance.

Now I just need to take her to the dragstrip...