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Grant73
New Member Joined: 22-December-2017 Location: Los Angeles, Ca Status: Offline Points: 3 |
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Posted: 22-December-2017 at 10:35PM |
Hello All,
I just recently purchased a good condition (running) 1973 Gran Torino. I picked it up in Arizona and just got it back to California. I am beyond excited to start working on it. I will post a current picture as soon and I figure out how to do so. |
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twintornados
Senior Member Joined: 23-April-2009 Location: Central NY Status: Offline Points: 269 |
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Welcome...enjoy your '73. Details?? Powertrain, color, formal or sportsroof, two door, four door, wagon??
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Sold the Elite so now the hunt is on for my next "toy"...
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fordismyboss
Senior Member Joined: 05-January-2014 Location: SF Bay Area Status: Offline Points: 397 |
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Welcome to our group!
Yes, give us info on what you found in AZ! |
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californiajohnny
Moderator Group Joined: 05-October-2013 Location: winlock, wa Status: Offline Points: 14606 |
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welcome! yes 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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Grant73
New Member Joined: 22-December-2017 Location: Los Angeles, Ca Status: Offline Points: 3 |
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Hello all,
Thank you for the welcome! I've always wanted a Classic Ford, but I had never actively searched for one. I just happened to take a small road in Arizona a couple of weeks ago when I was leaving the MVD and I slammed on my breaks when I saw the GT parked outside of a shop, staring at me. Much to my surprise it was for sale. I went home and thought about it and had to go back for it. It was fate. My 73 Gran Torino is a 2 door Formal top Coupe. With a 302 under the hood. It has EVERYTHING original. I'm talking chrome trim pieces, weather strip, windshield wipers, emblems, even the Canada Maple leaf sticker on the inside of the door from the Oakville, Ontario plant where it was produced. It even has the original Torino floor mats. It is a faded Navy blue with black vinyl interior and Black vinyl roof. The interior is in good condition, but the roof is a bit rusted and the vinyl is rotted. Upon closer inspection the original color was a royal blue which I will change it back to with the black top. Based on the condition of the car I'm guessing it was owned by 1 or two people, possibly snowbirds who brought it down to Arizona. The guy I bought it from bought it at an auction in Kingman, Az. But I'll let you know when I track down some more information. |
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unlovedford
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Welcome! Love to see some pictures.
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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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Grant73
New Member Joined: 22-December-2017 Location: Los Angeles, Ca Status: Offline Points: 3 |
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For now if anyone uses Instagram, I made a page there @73grantorino
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twintornados
Senior Member Joined: 23-April-2009 Location: Central NY Status: Offline Points: 269 |
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Sweet....and welcome!
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Sold the Elite so now the hunt is on for my next "toy"...
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72FordGTS
Admin Group GTS.org Admin Joined: 06-September-2005 Location: Ontario, Canada Status: Offline Points: 5802 |
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Welcome to the forum!! Sounds like a great find, I would love to see pictures like the others.
You've been upgraded to full member status, so you can now upload and post photos. Please see the instructions on this page here. There is photo directions as well as a YouTube video. |
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Vince
1972 Ford GTS Sportsroof - Survivor, One Family car GTS.org Admin |
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7T9_Tbird
Senior Member Joined: 04-December-2017 Location: Athens, Alabama Status: Offline Points: 495 |
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Welcome!
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John
79 Thunderbird Heritage 79 Thunderbird Town Landau 02 Ram 1500 Sport Quad Cab |
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