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Restoration of the 86 Elan

I now have the car running and driving. It still needs to be painted sonic Blue :) but here are some pics of what I have done to it from cuting out behind the strut tower and replacing it to painting the engine compartment. will upload more pics as I find them
2015 Ram 3500 MegaCab Diesel

1986 Thunderbird Elan 302 Crate, x303 heads, e cam, 24lb injectors, gt40 intake, WC T-5, TC rear w/ 3.55 gears, CHP control arms,cobra r wheels.

Restoration of the 86 Elan

Reply #1 –
Pics are a little backwards but ya get the point,lol
2015 Ram 3500 MegaCab Diesel

1986 Thunderbird Elan 302 Crate, x303 heads, e cam, 24lb injectors, gt40 intake, WC T-5, TC rear w/ 3.55 gears, CHP control arms,cobra r wheels.

Restoration of the 86 Elan

Reply #2 –
One pic of my buddy welding her up for me
2015 Ram 3500 MegaCab Diesel

1986 Thunderbird Elan 302 Crate, x303 heads, e cam, 24lb injectors, gt40 intake, WC T-5, TC rear w/ 3.55 gears, CHP control arms,cobra r wheels.

Restoration of the 86 Elan

Reply #3 –
Engine compartment painted. This was my first time painting and it turned out great
2015 Ram 3500 MegaCab Diesel

1986 Thunderbird Elan 302 Crate, x303 heads, e cam, 24lb injectors, gt40 intake, WC T-5, TC rear w/ 3.55 gears, CHP control arms,cobra r wheels.

Restoration of the 86 Elan

Reply #4 –
Here are some more of the progress
2015 Ram 3500 MegaCab Diesel

1986 Thunderbird Elan 302 Crate, x303 heads, e cam, 24lb injectors, gt40 intake, WC T-5, TC rear w/ 3.55 gears, CHP control arms,cobra r wheels.

Restoration of the 86 Elan

Reply #5 –
Here are some more pics
2015 Ram 3500 MegaCab Diesel

1986 Thunderbird Elan 302 Crate, x303 heads, e cam, 24lb injectors, gt40 intake, WC T-5, TC rear w/ 3.55 gears, CHP control arms,cobra r wheels.

Restoration of the 86 Elan

Reply #6 –
Now I have to find my pics of what it is like now
2015 Ram 3500 MegaCab Diesel

1986 Thunderbird Elan 302 Crate, x303 heads, e cam, 24lb injectors, gt40 intake, WC T-5, TC rear w/ 3.55 gears, CHP control arms,cobra r wheels.

Restoration of the 86 Elan

Reply #7 –
Very cool.  I know you contemplated selling it, but so glad you are continuing with the project!

Your engine compartment paint looks great!  Did you do base/clear?

Restoration of the 86 Elan

Reply #8 –
no That is one step enamel, The car will be base clear though
2015 Ram 3500 MegaCab Diesel

1986 Thunderbird Elan 302 Crate, x303 heads, e cam, 24lb injectors, gt40 intake, WC T-5, TC rear w/ 3.55 gears, CHP control arms,cobra r wheels.

Restoration of the 86 Elan

Reply #9 –
That's a sweet looking engine bay.


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Restoration of the 86 Elan

Reply #10 –
Thank You
2015 Ram 3500 MegaCab Diesel

1986 Thunderbird Elan 302 Crate, x303 heads, e cam, 24lb injectors, gt40 intake, WC T-5, TC rear w/ 3.55 gears, CHP control arms,cobra r wheels.

Restoration of the 86 Elan

Reply #11 –
Will update with new pics soon
2015 Ram 3500 MegaCab Diesel

1986 Thunderbird Elan 302 Crate, x303 heads, e cam, 24lb injectors, gt40 intake, WC T-5, TC rear w/ 3.55 gears, CHP control arms,cobra r wheels.