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apndrvs 
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 Topic: Hi. From TennesseePosted: 14-April-2015 at 2:22AM |
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I'm Allen. I'm 27 and ready to get dirty. Im new to the GTS scene but not to the garage. I started driving a 77 f150 ranger when I turned 16. I totaled it 4!mnths after I got it. I began rebuilding it from the frame up and turned it into a show truck so ith a built 460 pushing about 700hp. But sadly I had to sell it due to me starting a family and it got 4mpgs and gas was at an all time high of 5-7$ a gallon. I then acquired a 1989 mustang that got me through college. I then went on to a 2008 Roush that my lovely wife surprised me with for acquiring my new job. Sadly after a few years her car was going downhill fast so I had to sell my pride and joy for her to have a safe and dependable ride for the kids. Last Father's Day I was browsing Craig's list and came across a 73 GTS for $800. This was the same year and body style my dad had when I was born. I jokingly sent my mom a screen shot of the add and told her I found a Father's Day present for me and dad. Little did I know I got a phone call several hours later from my dad telling me to open my garage door because he had a delivery from mom. So I began tearing down that day. A few days I sadly found my car had a horrible case of floor cancer. Last week while on my job I stumbled on another 73 GTS. I questioned the owner and he said he would sell it for junk yard price. So I traded him a small .380 that I was selling for $150 anyways. Now I have a solid body car with plenty of donar parts. I already have a 460 for it. Just need the time and money to fall out of the sky. I will add pics when I get a chance.
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californiajohnny
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Posted: 14-April-2015 at 3:10AM |
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welcome! start a thread and post some pics. cool story, the way it's going--- it might just fall from the sky!
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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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unlovedford
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Posted: 14-April-2015 at 3:53AM |
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Welcome from another Tennessee member!
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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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GTW
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Posted: 14-April-2015 at 4:01AM |
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Welcome to the site!
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Griffin
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Regul8r
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Posted: 14-April-2015 at 4:46AM |
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Welcome to the Family!
Great story! |
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apndrvs
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Posted: 14-April-2015 at 5:59AM |
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unlovedford
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Posted: 14-April-2015 at 6:22AM |
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I have seen the red Sportroof. It was on CL and I wanted to go see it but never did. NICE finds!
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Joe
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rx513b
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Posted: 14-April-2015 at 6:34AM |
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Hi from Mississippi, good to have another in the southeast area. Looks like you have alot of potintal in the two to make a real good one. Would like to see more in the future.
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kychevyguy
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Posted: 14-April-2015 at 6:55AM |
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Welcome from a neighbor in KY. Nice rides.
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GTW
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Posted: 14-April-2015 at 8:31AM |
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Looking good!
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Griffin
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legend onirot
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Posted: 14-April-2015 at 10:35AM |
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heck yeah... welcome!!
like they said, start a thread, post some pics and keep us updated. also, try to come to one of the get-togethers, you will really enjoy it.
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malcolm 1973 gran torino sport (formal)... "Stacy Lynn" 1972 gran torino (formal)... "Mackenzie" 1973 gran torino sport (sportroof)... "Leela" |
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kychevyguy
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Posted: 14-April-2015 at 11:17AM |
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The annual meet right here in KY is just a few months away...
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JT, USAF Ret./Architect
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75GranMan
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Posted: 14-April-2015 at 2:14PM |
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welcome to the forum and thanks for sharing your story. I look forward to seeing your progress.
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John 75Gran Torino 4spd
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ilyes
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Posted: 14-April-2015 at 2:57PM |
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Welcome aboard, seems like Torino owners are flourishing in TN, must be the weather.
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shanefolsom
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Posted: 15-April-2015 at 3:42AM |
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Welcome, I have two torinos and a mustang too! Must be a good combination :)
Believe it or not we still have some snow on the ground up here in NH :(
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