No. The while the base model for the Big T was the cobra, it didn't get the hood pins. It also wasn't a GT, so no GT logo. It got a "T" sticker on that false gas cap.
they did not have power steering because at top speed the power steering pump would away power needed for that extra 2-3 MPH and the turning ratio is set for the race track & not the greatest for parking.
Just curious, I know nothing about NASCAR, but I noticed that bad boy doesn't exactly turn on a dime. Are their turning radius's modified to improve handling at higher speeds? ...Which I suppose would make a lot of sense.
Well, I just looked through my pics of that event, but I still don't know. Some one in the know may chime in but I can't imagine them leaving them close to stock. It would also be effected by those huge tires.
The intermediates had the same suspensions as the Mustangs... and not known for great handling at any speed.
@Blackboilingrobotoil Great question.I believe this car does not have power steering,as back in the day,as it probably has a wheelbase of 115".Also for the super speedways, the steering box was slower than for a short track car.Compared to the current Cup cars of today,it's a boat.
What a great piece of Nascar and Ford history to own. Never imagined to see avideo of an Talladega 500 Torino. Awesome car & video, as I'm not to big a Ford fan. Just terrific, Thanks for posting such a great car of yester-year. When cars were cars and not imported junk.
ok thanks.are all the prototypes accounted for?
steve427mr 1 week ago
does anyone know if any production talladega's come with hood pins and the gt gas cap?
steve427mr 1 week ago
@steve427mr
No. The while the base model for the Big T was the cobra, it didn't get the hood pins. It also wasn't a GT, so no GT logo. It got a "T" sticker on that false gas cap.
FordFastback 1 week ago
Very cool, but this in not a NASCAR race car. It's Benny Parsons' ARCA car from 68-69
jerrethej 1 month ago
they did not have power steering because at top speed the power steering pump would away power needed for that extra 2-3 MPH and the turning ratio is set for the race track & not the greatest for parking.
leydenzar 1 month ago
the talladega had a 6" stretch on the front cap, ford's answer to the petty superbirds
jacklazzell 2 months ago
Just curious, I know nothing about NASCAR, but I noticed that bad boy doesn't exactly turn on a dime. Are their turning radius's modified to improve handling at higher speeds? ...Which I suppose would make a lot of sense.
Blackboilingrobotoil 6 months ago
@Blackboilingrobotoil
Well, I just looked through my pics of that event, but I still don't know. Some one in the know may chime in but I can't imagine them leaving them close to stock. It would also be effected by those huge tires.
The intermediates had the same suspensions as the Mustangs... and not known for great handling at any speed.
FordFastback 6 months ago
@Blackboilingrobotoil no power steering
Bad77Dog 6 months ago
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Xx75racer75xX 3 months ago
@Blackboilingrobotoil Great question.I believe this car does not have power steering,as back in the day,as it probably has a wheelbase of 115".Also for the super speedways, the steering box was slower than for a short track car.Compared to the current Cup cars of today,it's a boat.
GalaxyDaveD 2 months ago
no power steering but dayum that sounds awsome
leydenzar 7 months ago
definately tall geared for high speed.......... i remember building models of these and putting dents all around to replicate race damage!
69roadr 8 months ago
I want the Superbird in the background.
blpadge2 9 months ago
awesome car.i have a 69 talladega front clip and im going to put it on my 69 ranchero 428cj.
steve427mr 10 months ago
I got wood
49cop 11 months ago
sooooooo nice
DJ4000VOLT 11 months ago
I'm a Mopar guy but I have a love for all muscle cars. The '69 Torino Talladega is something special.
spartus09 1 year ago 10
Is this at Tim Welborn's?
moparnutjim 1 year ago
@moparnutjim
Yes, it is.
FordFastback 1 year ago
DAM thats a seriously nice collection of cars there! That Ford sounds amazing. When cars were real.
mercmarc 1 year ago
worth some serious bucks i tell ya what.
Hot80s 1 year ago
TIGHT!!!
My Favorite American-Made Ford of all time, and quite possibly the Greatest Non-Mustang Muscle Car Ford Ever Produced.
TheAntihero6212 1 year ago
my god how i love that sound!!!
makattak88 1 year ago
what i wouldnt give to hear that beast at 200mph!
GTFORDMAN 1 year ago
What a great piece of Nascar and Ford history to own. Never imagined to see avideo of an Talladega 500 Torino. Awesome car & video, as I'm not to big a Ford fan. Just terrific, Thanks for posting such a great car of yester-year. When cars were cars and not imported junk.
searchin4GOD 1 year ago
it was better when race cars were actually cars not just shells with an engine
beammark 2 years ago 19
@beammark agreed
gbonesrider 5 months ago