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   Hello to all. My name is Ken and I have actually been on the site lurking for years, but never registered as a new member. I've gained so much information from just reading all the post here. Almost ten years ago, I was lucky enough to get my hands on a 1973 GTS fastback, 400 2v, C6, factory A/C, column shift. 
Car was sitting way back in a (Texas) field, with for sale written on the back window. After finding the owner, he said couldn't get the car to start, and told me just go look it over, and let him know if I wanted it. Owner left me and my friend with the car, as he left not wanting to miss the start of Superbowl XLIII (43) 2009. 

After owner left, we stuck a hot battery in the car, opened the wired shut choke (reason car didn't start for owner), and poured a little gas in the carb. She blasted right off and ran smooth as silk. The old 400 is a little tired but not missing and smooth; also the C6 shifts perfectly. Needless to say, I did not hesitate the buy this car, and have now had it 10 years, parked inside a climate controlled building. It is in decent shape and is driven regularly.  

I'm now ready to start doing things to the car and I'm so happy this forum exist, as it helps save so much time with the knowledge experience that is here. 

I hope my introduction and intro. wasn't too long but just wanted to share the story. Thanks to all in advance, for any reply's to the questions I will be posting in the future.

Ken

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73GTSman Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List New Member Joined: 27-April-2019 Location: TX Status: Offline Points: 2	Post Options Post Reply Quote 73GTSman Report Post Thanks(1) Quote Reply Topic: Brand New Member Posted: 30-April-2019 at 2:59PM
	Hello to all. My name is Ken and I have actually been on the site lurking for years, but never registered as a new member. I've gained so much information from just reading all the post here. Almost ten years ago, I was lucky enough to get my hands on a 1973 GTS fastback, 400 2v, C6, factory A/C, column shift. Car was sitting way back in a (Texas) field, with for sale written on the back window. After finding the owner, he said couldn't get the car to start, and told me just go look it over, and let him know if I wanted it. Owner left me and my friend with the car, as he left not wanting to miss the start of Superbowl XLIII (43) 2009. After owner left, we stuck a hot battery in the car, opened the wired shut choke (reason car didn't start for owner), and poured a little gas in the carb. She blasted right off and ran smooth as silk. The old 400 is a little tired but not missing and smooth; also the C6 shifts perfectly. Needless to say, I did not hesitate the buy this car, and have now had it 10 years, parked inside a climate controlled building. It is in decent shape and is driven regularly. I'm now ready to start doing things to the car and I'm so happy this forum exist, as it helps save so much time with the knowledge experience that is here. I hope my introduction and intro. wasn't too long but just wanted to share the story. Thanks to all in advance, for any reply's to the questions I will be posting in the future. Ken

californiajohnny Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 05-October-2013 Location: winlock, wa Status: Offline Points: 10936	Post Options Post Reply Quote californiajohnny Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 30-April-2019 at 4:30PM
	welcome ken! cool story i too ran across this site years ago while looking for parts for mine and the sport dash info here was invaluable when i converted my gauge cluster
	JOHN 74 GRAN TORINO S&H CLONE 74 VETTE CUSTOM 90 S10 BLAZER 4X4 LIFTED 77 CELICA CUSTOM 75 V8 MONZA SUPERCHARGED 79 COURIER VERT. SLAMMED 75 VEGA V6 5 SPD 70 CHEV C10 P/U 68 MUSTANG FB CONVERSION

72FordGTS Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group GTS.org Admin Joined: 06-September-2005 Location: Ontario, Canada Status: Offline Points: 3223	Post Options Post Reply Quote 72FordGTS Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 01-May-2019 at 6:21AM
	Welcome to the forum and great intro! Great story and would love to see pics of the car. I have upgraded you to a new member so you have full website access and can post pics. We'd love to see you car, so feel free to post some pics. If you need help we have a detailed tutorial on how to post photos here: http://forum.grantorinosport.org/how-to-post-a-picture-updated_topic16433&FID=18&PR=3.html
	Vince 1972 Ford GTS Sportsroof - Survivor, One Family car GTS.org Admin

legend onirot Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member METAL GOD Joined: 18-January-2009 Location: hattiesburg ms Status: Offline Points: 2876	Post Options Post Reply Quote legend onirot Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 02-May-2019 at 1:49AM
	welcome ken. great story and would love to see some pics
	--------------------- malcolm 1973 gran torino sport (formal)... "Stacy Lynn" 1972 gran torino (formal)... "Mackenzie" 1973 gran torino sport (sportroof)... "Leela"

Regul8r 2 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group Joined: 02-February-2016 Location: Rapid City, SD Status: Offline Points: 442	Post Options Post Reply Quote Regul8r 2 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 02-May-2019 at 7:30AM
	WELCOME to the Family!
	Carl, Member/Admin since 07. Still the same admin/moderator REGUL8R just needed a 2nd account for more picture space. Owner- www.CaNDeCustoms.com

GranTorinoMan Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 14-August-2005 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 922	Post Options Post Reply Quote GranTorinoMan Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 13-May-2019 at 2:38PM
	Welcome. A 73 with a 400 could be rare find. Ford had problems with the 400 early in 72. Your car no doubt has the new and improved 400, very cool.

handsofstone Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 13-April-2018 Location: Massachusetts Status: Offline Points: 1339	Post Options Post Reply Quote handsofstone Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 13-May-2019 at 3:35PM
	Can't wait to see the pics. Good to be out of the shadows. Welcome aboard.
	-John 72 GTS S Code -Torn rotator cuff is keeping me sidelined from wrenching for the foreseeable future.- 2015 Super Cab F-250

mean steve Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List New Member Joined: 23-April-2019 Location: Austin Status: Offline Points: 37	Post Options Post Reply Quote mean steve Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 14-May-2019 at 3:59AM
	Welcome. New to the site myself. Store similar to you as far as using the forum section for a few years before joining. Lots of good information and discussion, and so far nothing but good and helpful people. Welcome again.