Here are a few photos showing the Radiator and Shroud installed in the Engine compartment.
Here are a few photos showing the Engine ID Card that is located behind the Alternator. It identified the Engine (Broadcast Sheet) Code, Timing specifications, Engine Assembly Plant and the Shift of Engine manufacturing. Also pictured are a couple of photos where we are test fitting the Heater Hoses. I will re-stamp them with a better Ink and the Fonts & Logos will be changed to represent the correct Factory versions. The print currently being offered uses an ink that can be easily removed from handling the Hose and the stamped images are not technically correct. I’ll have photos showing the stamping process and the final assembly results when complete.
One thing to note regarding 340 Engine detail “correctness”. You’ll notice that the Water Pump Bolts that hold the triangular Alternator Bracket are not painted. We decided to use black phosphate finished Bolts for a cleaner look. These normally would have been painted with the Engine, removed and re-installed to bolt the Alternator Bracket into place. The Bolts would have been Engine color and chipped up from being removed and re-installed after the assembly was painted. It’s one of the minor/small changes we have made with this “What If” project.
Here are a couple of pictures showing the (small) square pads that cover the holes, located under the Cowl/Hood Weatherstrip Seal. We manufacture these items and they are the correct size and thickness of the ones used by the Factory Assembly Line.
A recent question was asked about our using a Saginaw PS Pump versus the Federal unit. I’m not sure if all 1970 340 E Bodies would have used one particular style over the other. Since this car is a tribute to the early Concept seen by Roger Johnson in 1969, we decided to use a few 1969 “transitional” components throughout the project. Doing this allowed us the best of both Worlds for incorporating late 1969 and early 1970 components. Most of the later 1969 340 Engines used the Saginaw Power Steering Pumps.
Other parts that were late 1969 issue for this project include the the Wiper Motor, Emergency Brake Cables, various Suspension items and Red Line Tires. Red Line Tires (for instance) were not offered on a 1970 Barracuda but we decided to use them to add to the unique “What If” scenario that this car represents. We also decided that a Rear Sway Bar would have probably been offered on a 4 Door version of the Barracuda, so we included that component in the build. (Rear Sway Bars were not typically documented on E Body vehicles until mid 1970.) In essence, the Saginaw Power Steering Pump was selected over the Federal unit to add to the theme of unique features incorporated in this 4 Door tribute vehicle. Thanks for your comments and question!
Here are a group of photos showing the Engine and Transmission being installed into the car. We had 4 people helping to maneuver the assembly and oversee the process. Steve Been, Dave Stuart, Tom Barcroft and myself. Everything went just as planned with no issues to speak of.
