2G Kona Talon Revival

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Skipping a couple steps… but to sum it up, we had a GST we pulled the engine from and that is now in the Talon (original had low oil pressure). Haven’t done much with the car since getting it running, it’s been lacking quality of life.

Known issues include:
Radiator support rusted
Cut power steering line
Brakes
Suspension

Today we solved #1, the radiator support.

 

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Finally got back out with the welder in some decent weather and finished it up. Just need to button up a few more things and this car is road capable!

 

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The time has come to do the dreaded using my little shootout motivation I acquired.

Full front suspension rebuild & replacement power steering rack going in.

 

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Car was missing about 2ft of exhaust, so I got to welding. Added 2ft of 304 to the downpipe and a new flange.

Power steering rack had a cut in a line, so got a replacement rack from PerformancePartout, and got some new boots/rods.

As a random tidbit, Mastercraft K6928 is a nice boot for the rack. Hair shorter than OEM, but seems decent for a local pickup.

 

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It’s heinous, but coming together.

 

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Getting even closer!

Engine is back together and running, knuckles painted and hanging.

Just waiting on hubs and brakes and the remaining control arm to arrive this week.

 

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This older thermal exhaust doesn’t sound too bad

 

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Almost there…

 

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Nice car! I have always liked Kona Blue, and the 2Gb front bumper really adds to the look. Also I have had the thermal on my last Takin and have it on my current Talon. It’s the best sounding exhaust system in my opinion. Keep up the good work!

 

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Nice car! I have always liked Kona Blue, and the 2Gb front bumper really adds to the look. Also I have had the thermal on my last Takin and have it on my current Talon. It’s the best sounding exhaust system in my opinion. Keep up the good work!

Thanks man! It’s unfortunate it’s so crusty, but it’s an AWD drivetrain and that’s hard to turn down at the cost we got it at.

 

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Thanks man! It’s unfortunate it’s so crusty, but it’s an AWD drivetrain and that’s hard to turn down at the cost we got it at.

Yeah it’s too bad someone let it get that way, but it looks like she’s in good hands to get it back in good shape.

 

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First test drive!

Leaky brake line and low on transmission fluid… back to jack stands!