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Billy C
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Those wheels are super mean!
Naw, you should totally LS swap it... or boost the hell out of it! MPFI would probably be a good intermediate step so it's ready for a turbo. I know FI sounds scary but it is really awesome in so many ways. I don't know how much power a 22 can hold but I think toyota boosted it a few years from the factory so it's probably pretty respectable. Just seam weld some of the chassis and it should hold up fine. You don't want to be out there getting owned by all the Datsuns.
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californiajohnny
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nah, it works good enough (...for now) i was thinking on turbo at one time or b&m blown lc engineering used to have a kit with a b&m mini blower bolt on kit! but i don't think b&m makes those small blowers anymore? come to think of it, yes toyota did turbo the 22r in the last gen MR2's.
here's a pic of that C J engineered sway bars: (yes there are two stacked in tandem) note the "torino inspired strut rod" and also the differential is designed like a 9" |
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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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californiajohnny
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...and for more sway bar mania... i have another stock front bar mounted in the rear
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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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Billy C
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Wow, that's pretty cool. Those stacked sway bars seem legit. If it works it works. The front looks like a McPherson setup too. A lot of cars have a tension/radius rod setup just like the Torino. Even my 4th gen civic is like that. I'm surprised to see a live axle on the celica though. I was looking at buying a next gen supra and it had IRS.
I believe the 4Runner in the 80's had a 22re (same bottom end) with a turbo as well. I hear the problem was taking it into rivers and big mud pits. The turbo housing would crack from getting instantly cooled from splashed water.
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unlovedford
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The 22R and 22RE engines are super tough, as long as you don't dunk them. Have you reinforced the unibody?
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Joe
1972 Mom's Squire Wagon 1972 Torino Wagon 1976 Torino 1968 Cougar XR7-First batch 1972 Torino 460 1989 BroncoII/Jeeps/Titanimous Popeye and Brutus (Rams) |
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californiajohnny
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working on a couple of bad spots on the passenger rear wheel lip area, just tried out my new eastwood shrinker/stretcher
works pretty good!
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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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californiajohnny
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and another spot it is majorly disheartening to see this rust
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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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californiajohnny
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a couple of weeks ago, i got a call from the photographer that did the sign board for my vette, he told me that it was selected to be used for a national calendar just got my copy in the mail today! sorry not the best pic from my phone, but here it is:
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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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kychevyguy
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Nice! And it's my birth month.
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JT, USAF Ret./Architect
1971 Ford F100 "Lizzy" 1971 Cougar XR7 "Kitty" 1984 Chevy Silverado "Sylvia" 2009 Smart Fortwo Cabrio "Lil Dude" 2015 Volvo XC60 R-Design "Sven" |
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gpd294
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Cool Vette!
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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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californiajohnny
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update: haven't worked on cars much lately, i did buy a newer "hoopty" for a daily driver, since now i don't want to drive the celica in deicer any more! i'll post a before and after pic later (remember i just can't have anything "stock" ) BUT lately i've been doing non-car artistic creativity...for a buddy of mine for his N scale model train (yes i too have some vintage N scale and vintage HO scale trains myself...i've been wanting to do this for myself for 40 years! someday!!) this is only a small section of his layout in a 12' x 12' room, it's all made from owens corning 2" pink foam board carved with a wire wheel on my grinder, then some latex house paint and brushed on and some air brushed paint too! and moss from my trees out back all done in miniature! i think it turned out fairly realistic looking
(the masking tape is covering the track from overspray)
Edited by californiajohnny - 30-March-2016 at 6:16PM |
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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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n2fordwagons
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Very cool! Definitely took some talent to do that!!
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Jeff
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72GTS351CJ
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Whenever I look at a new post I look for pics first then I read. I saw that pic and was amazed at its beauty. I thought it was real. Great work.
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72GTS Clint Eastwood Special
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californiajohnny
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so you guys approve? not bad for a truck driver huh!
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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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n2fordwagons
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Heck Yeah. Keep us updated. I wanna see some pics when you're done.
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Jeff
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unlovedford
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Man, that is just amazing.
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Joe
1972 Mom's Squire Wagon 1972 Torino Wagon 1976 Torino 1968 Cougar XR7-First batch 1972 Torino 460 1989 BroncoII/Jeeps/Titanimous Popeye and Brutus (Rams) |
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mcford
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http://www.chi-townunionstation.com
This setup is killer. Took my son to see it a couple years ago. I think it may be time to head back for an update.
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Mike
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kychevyguy
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Looks awesome!
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JT, USAF Ret./Architect
1971 Ford F100 "Lizzy" 1971 Cougar XR7 "Kitty" 1984 Chevy Silverado "Sylvia" 2009 Smart Fortwo Cabrio "Lil Dude" 2015 Volvo XC60 R-Design "Sven" |
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californiajohnny
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ok now back to cars...
not wanting to drive the celica as a d.d. anymore with deicer eating it up, i decided to buy a newer car for a d.d. i bought this car from my step-bro for $950 (92 nissan sentra 4dr) well you know me! can't have anything STOCK so over the last few weeks i started to give it the "california johnny touch" 1970-1/2 camero inspired rally stripes: then a fiberglass body kit (which took a lot more modification to fit properly---much cutting and sectioning ) tinted windows, chopped antennae, and a custom rear wing, and exhaust still need to lower the front about 1 1/2" yet, and wheels and tires. Edited by californiajohnny - 31-May-2016 at 6:51PM |
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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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californiajohnny
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ok, got the front lowered, looks a 100% better now
BTW this is the first 4dr i've ever owned, and the first wrong wheel drive i've owned. but good enough for a daily driver and 35+ mpg Edited by californiajohnny - 19-February-2016 at 7:37PM |
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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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foote500
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Looks like you live in England...
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Marc
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californiajohnny
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...how so???
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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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unlovedford
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Lol, it really does look like England!
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Joe
1972 Mom's Squire Wagon 1972 Torino Wagon 1976 Torino 1968 Cougar XR7-First batch 1972 Torino 460 1989 BroncoII/Jeeps/Titanimous Popeye and Brutus (Rams) |
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californiajohnny
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oh, you mean the rain? it was raining like hell the other day when i took those last pics
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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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unlovedford
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The rain, the rock wall, the buildings, the greenery. Kept looking for Mr. Bean.
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Joe
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californiajohnny
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oh, i didn't realize my rock wall was in the pics! i fitted and laid each of those rocks myself by hand! took about a month. well actually i did everything here, this place was an open hay field when i bought it back in '97. i did everything else house, shop, cat work, trees, landscaping, electrical, plumbing, the deck, paid to have the asphalt done though but i helped!
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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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antlerfiend
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Welcome to the four door club Brother.
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Alex
72 GTS (Morgan's Baby) 68 CJ Drag Car Clone 65 Mustang (first car) 77 LTD II (Drag Car) 78 Mustang II V6 4 speed |
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Paul100ca
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I have 3 four door machines,,,,,, Still got the 75 too.... Had one offer I didn't counter and another dude thinking about it....
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Nothing stops this train.
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unlovedford
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I like a 4 door in most vehicles. Far cry from how I used to feel. 4X4 - gotta have a 4 door. Truck - gotta have a 4 door. Wagon - gotta have a 4 door. Now I even like a sports sedan better than a sports coupe. All the utility and style with no compromises. C's TL does everything so well and will inhale asphalt, yet seats 4 adults in comfort and insurance is less than a comparable coupe.
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Joe
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Big Bird
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I had a BUNCH of 4-door "Square" Clown Vics/Gran Monkeys. Throw on dual exhaust, police suspension parts, 15x8 wheels, wide tires, and I had a living room on wheels!!!
A LOT of 70s/80s cars had more headroom in the 4-doors, so, being "Big Bird".....
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