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 Posted: 15-August-2022 at 6:39AM |
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Oh John, I hate that, it's terrible to see that front so mangled. I'm glad to hear that you weren't hurt badly. That does look like a possible repair, hopefully the frame isn't too bad, and the main body survived completely. The engine bay will be a mess for sure, I hope the engine didn't get moved and damage other things.
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Posted: 15-August-2022 at 6:11AM |
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btw not the new wht truck in the pic he stopped to help!
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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 |
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Posted: 15-August-2022 at 6:06AM |
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yeah im surprised too they had to have been hauling!!!
 strange thing is the 2 cars in front of me pulled out and never saw any vehicles coming that direction... i looked didn't see any coming only from the right 1/4 mile down there so i pulled out turning left got half way through my turn saw a light colored truck fly by 6" in front of me im like whoa wtf as it went by then bam my car spun 45* and i got out and looked around didnt see any one???? then later theres a dark blue minivan way out in the field???? a guy at the show later told me that van passed him right before this happened going 80 mph (speed on that hwy is 55) idk only thing i can figure the wht truck swerved and missed me the blue van was on his bumper trying to pass him too??? thats a bad hwy out there!!!
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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 |
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Posted: 15-August-2022 at 3:18AM |
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Geez, back in the ‘80’s I had a car stop short in front of me in my ‘76 4dr Gran Torino...... I pushed the rear bumper of his new Nissan Maxima right up to the drivers seat— damage to my car was limited to just an ever-so-slight flatting if the very front center point of the bumper. The reporting cop took one look at his car, then my car, and says “what are you driving there... a TANK?!?!”
Lol But holy crap, John, that’s some serious impact there!!
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1973 Gran Torino Sport - Q code “Q-Clone” project-on-hold
1972 Gran Torino Sport - Q code new project 1972 Gran Torino - parts 1969 Torino GT - M code 95+/- mid-80's Yamaha XJ-Series (10 trophies) |
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Posted: 15-August-2022 at 2:28AM |
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Sorry about your accident John. Hope your ok.
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gpd294
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Posted: 15-August-2022 at 12:34AM |
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HOLY COW!!!!!!!!! This is terrible!
Will be praying for ya John.
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Carlos....1975 Gran Torino Squire Station Wagon restored to look like a 1973 Torino Station
Wagon my Dad bought new from McAnary Ford on June 6, 1973 in Gary,Indiana |
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Posted: 14-August-2022 at 10:37PM |
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OH DAMN SON
 ..... I'm glad you're OK and I know if anyone can resurrect her it's YOU!! Again, I'm glad you came out in one piece!  Stay safe my friend!
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Posted: 14-August-2022 at 8:23PM |
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So sorry dude. I’m recovering from a knee replacement and just seeing this. Prayers from Cyndi and I. 🙏
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Posted: 14-August-2022 at 4:42PM |
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I think I have a header panel too....I’m at a music conference til tues, but I’ll check my small ‘74-76 parts stash and see what I got.
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Posted: 14-August-2022 at 4:05PM |
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thanks everyone!! that means a lot to me!!! not sure yet i did just remove whats left of the passenger fender... frame is bent in front of the spring that i can see so far if its just that i can graft a section on... worst case scenario whole front frame!with i have but not looking forward to that
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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 |
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Posted: 14-August-2022 at 3:17PM |
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John , when you know what parts you need, let me know.... I’ll donate something..... I think I have some grill parts
Dave Fox
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1972 Gran Torino Sport - Q code new project 1972 Gran Torino - parts 1969 Torino GT - M code 95+/- mid-80's Yamaha XJ-Series (10 trophies) |
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Posted: 14-August-2022 at 2:54PM |
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As much h as I am curious as to how it went down, not sure I really need to know the story.
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Posted: 14-August-2022 at 2:31PM |
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So sorry to hear this, John. I'm sure all our thoughts are with you and hopes for the best.
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Dave - 1973 GTS N code
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Posted: 14-August-2022 at 2:28PM |
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John,
Hope you are ok! Sorry to hear about this news. Let us know when convenient what support you need, I’m sure the members have various parts to help with a rebuild. -Chris
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Posted: 14-August-2022 at 2:26PM |
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Gutting…that’s an undie ripper…
You reckon it’ll buff out? I hear some guy called Mike has a parts car real close to you that could be a donor…. |
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Posted: 14-August-2022 at 2:21PM |
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First, glad you're OK.
Do you know if it bent the frame? From the limited view of the picture, it appears all the damage was forward of the firewall, so that gives hope that it could be salvaged with new fenders and a new hood, but of course that all goes out the window if the frame is bent. Unless the body could be put onto another frame...?
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1972 Gran Torino station wagon, light blue, 351C 2V, prior owner upgraded to 4V (2V heads), originally had a C4 but prior owner changed to C6 for some reason.
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Posted: 14-August-2022 at 2:02PM |
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Hey John,
Hope you're doing alright. Wishing no one was injured as well. Sorry to see that. We're all here for you if you need us.
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Posted: 14-August-2022 at 1:56PM |
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yeah im ok,
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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 |
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Posted: 14-August-2022 at 1:22PM |
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Oh man, what a heartbreaker. Like others have said, hope you are okay.
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Posted: 14-August-2022 at 1:00PM |
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Holy $h!# John! What terrible news! I hope you didn't sustain any significant injuries and the Torino is salvageable. Your car is an icon it can't go out like this!
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Posted: 14-August-2022 at 12:36PM |
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I'm so sorry, John. I hope you and/or anyone else involved are ok! I don't see a windshield missing at least...
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Posted: 14-August-2022 at 12:25PM |
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OMG! Hope you are OK!!! Looks like someone pulled out in front of you! If anyone can fix it.....YOU CAN! Hope you are ok. Hope those belts held.
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Posted: 14-August-2022 at 12:14PM |
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yesterday was not a good day
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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 |
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Posted: 24-July-2022 at 5:13AM |
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Well done. That car is pretty special.
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Posted: 24-July-2022 at 3:01AM |
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Sweet! Congrats
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Posted: 24-July-2022 at 2:44AM |
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Well deserved recognition, John, happy to see it come your way.
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Posted: 24-July-2022 at 1:27AM |
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Congratulations for every award you have earned, awesome!
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Posted: 24-July-2022 at 12:17AM |
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Yeah, Buddy!!!!
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from a show today... best custom
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JOHN
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took another sponsor's choice award yesterday at a show in rainier oregon
 then got back home and filmed another brock's garage episode...
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