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andyjman83 ![]() Member ![]() Joined: 15-September-2014 Location: so cal Status: Offline Points: 66 |
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Hey guys quick question.
I'm looking for a replacement front fender for my 72 ranchero gt. I found a few cars at ctc auto ranch, and I'm curious about compatibility. I found a 74 torino, and a 74 ranchero and they both have the front drivers side fender. Even though the grille looks different, are they compatible on the torino? How bout the ranchero? Also, I was on macs auto parts and they have a fender listed, but they are calling it a skin, but it looks like a whole fender. It also says something about not covering the sail panel. Here's the link http://www.macsautoparts.com/ford_fairlane_torino/full-quarter-panel-skin-right-torino-1972-1976.html?crosssell=Homepage_Featured_Category_Body+Parts++%0D%0A#tabs-container Is this a whole "fender" as in the exterior part, or are these fenders like newer cars where there's a frame underneath and the skin has to be welded on. That's a good deal on one since I can't find one in good shape. Also, what's the sail panel? Sorry for asking stupid questions, I'm just a bit confused. |
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Grantorinosport351 ![]() Senior Member ![]() ![]() Joined: 11-August-2013 Location: Nocona tx Status: Offline Points: 1312 |
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i believe it is 72's only......72 chero, torino, wagon, and gran torino........i have a 72 chero fender in good shape
Edited by Grantorinosport351 - 08-October-2014 at 5:56PM |
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~Bryan
72 gts h-code (formal roof) 67falcon 04 f250 ''the great white'' |
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dave302 ![]() Senior Member ![]() Joined: 08-October-2009 Location: usa Status: Offline Points: 3171 |
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I fixed the link for you: http://www.macsautoparts.com/ford_fairlane_torino/full-quarter-panel-skin-right-torino-1972-1976.html?crosssell=Homepage_Featured_Category_Body+Parts++%0D%0A#tabs-container No, that will not fit your front fender. That part is for a rear quarter panel of a 1972 through 1976 Torino, it is not a front fender part. I have posted a picture below of the part that you are referring to.![]() ![]() Edited by dave302 - 08-October-2014 at 5:51PM |
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californiajohnny ![]() Moderator Group ![]() ![]() Joined: 05-October-2013 Location: winlock, wa Status: Offline Points: 14609 |
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the sail panel is the part on the inside of the car it's like a headliner "extension" on the "C" pillar
torino and ranchero are the same from the back of the doors forward, but 72's are unique to their style of front bumper/grill 73-76 are 73-76 for fenders and hoods, so to answer your question you need a 72 torino/ranchero fender! NOS: http://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-1972-FORD-TORINO-FRONT-FENDER-LH-/351137748420?pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item51c170d5c4&vxp=mtr |
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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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Grantorinosport351 ![]() Senior Member ![]() ![]() Joined: 11-August-2013 Location: Nocona tx Status: Offline Points: 1312 |
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the panel in the link is a rear replacement quarter panel for a gts......i think the sail panel is the panel that goes across above the trunk lid
^^link didnt work for me john^^ Edited by Grantorinosport351 - 08-October-2014 at 5:53PM |
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~Bryan
72 gts h-code (formal roof) 67falcon 04 f250 ''the great white'' |
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californiajohnny ![]() Moderator Group ![]() ![]() Joined: 05-October-2013 Location: winlock, wa Status: Offline Points: 14609 |
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no, the sail panel is on the inside goes between the head liner and the top of the rear seat to the rear window.
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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 ![]() Moderator Group ![]() ![]() Joined: 05-October-2013 Location: winlock, wa Status: Offline Points: 14609 |
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it just worked for me??? (you must have a stupid i-phone!)
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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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Grantorinosport351 ![]() Senior Member ![]() ![]() Joined: 11-August-2013 Location: Nocona tx Status: Offline Points: 1312 |
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wth?!?! now it works?? lol im on my mac
almost 900 freaking bucks for a fender?!?!?! good lord Edited by Grantorinosport351 - 08-October-2014 at 6:01PM |
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~Bryan
72 gts h-code (formal roof) 67falcon 04 f250 ''the great white'' |
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andyjman83 ![]() Member ![]() Joined: 15-September-2014 Location: so cal Status: Offline Points: 66 |
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Lol, see and I thought it looked like a front fender lol.
Thanks for the ebay find btw |
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californiajohnny ![]() Moderator Group ![]() ![]() Joined: 05-October-2013 Location: winlock, wa Status: Offline Points: 14609 |
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same thing---stupid apple ![]() |
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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 ![]() Moderator Group ![]() ![]() Joined: 05-October-2013 Location: winlock, wa Status: Offline Points: 14609 |
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yeah, thats an N.O.S. a bit pricey! but i checked another guy that has torino parts both his fenders are needing bodywork, probably not any better than yours. joe's probably got 10 of them!!!
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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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dave302 ![]() Senior Member ![]() Joined: 08-October-2009 Location: usa Status: Offline Points: 3171 |
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There is a member who is parting out his 1972 Torino base model. You can click the following link to see his thread and contact him. http://forum.grantorinosport.org/parting-out-or-all-together-72-base_topic12595.htmlThere are pictures below of his fender.
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andyjman83 ![]() Member ![]() Joined: 15-September-2014 Location: so cal Status: Offline Points: 66 |
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Looks like that's a squire fender as it has holes for the wood trim panels. I can just weld some pieces of steel on the backside and fill in the gap with body filler :-)
Nice find guys thanks a ton!!! Mines banged up good right behind the headlight bezel. Its also causing the hood to not open right |
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dave302 ![]() Senior Member ![]() Joined: 08-October-2009 Location: usa Status: Offline Points: 3171 |
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Your Welcome.
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dave302 ![]() Senior Member ![]() Joined: 08-October-2009 Location: usa Status: Offline Points: 3171 |
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There is also a 1972 ranchero gt being parted out right now. To see it Click here. There is a picture of this ranchero below.
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dave302 ![]() Senior Member ![]() Joined: 08-October-2009 Location: usa Status: Offline Points: 3171 |
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Grantorinosport351 ![]() Senior Member ![]() ![]() Joined: 11-August-2013 Location: Nocona tx Status: Offline Points: 1312 |
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^^^iirc i contacted that guy on that chero and he didnt have much left....i belive i was looking for a fender too'^^^ but idk he might have one
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~Bryan
72 gts h-code (formal roof) 67falcon 04 f250 ''the great white'' |
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Montego01 ![]() Senior Member ![]() ![]() Joined: 16-December-2012 Location: Largo Status: Offline Points: 565 |
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Isn't a 72 fender specific to because they have the valance panel and the 73-up do not.
So the bottom of the fender is shaped different. That's how I've always been able to tell the 72 Montego fenders from the 73-up. I've always considered the sail panel the section that goes from the quarter onto the roof. |
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Rockatansky ![]() Senior Member ![]() Joined: 30-July-2010 Location: On The Road Status: Offline Points: 6072 |
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yup that's the sail panel both exterior & interior, because it generally looks like a sail
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unlovedford ![]() Senior Member ![]() ![]() Joined: 17-December-2010 Location: Tennessee Status: Offline Points: 10142 |
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The first foot of the fender is 1972 specific, after that, it is identical to the 1973-1976.
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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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Rockatansky ![]() Senior Member ![]() Joined: 30-July-2010 Location: On The Road Status: Offline Points: 6072 |
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except for the inner support brace, after mid 1973?
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unlovedford ![]() Senior Member ![]() ![]() Joined: 17-December-2010 Location: Tennessee Status: Offline Points: 10142 |
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True, although I have encountered later ones without that extra brace. May be early aftermarket or mis-stamped Ford units.
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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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