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ColinUK
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Posted: 11-July-2018 at 1:45AM |
Hi everyone, I just acquired a 71 Torino as I promised my other half I'd get something more 'modern and sensible' after selling my 66 Mustang. She's slowly forgiving me.
I will post some pics as soon as I figure out how... at the moment it only seems to let me choose from online images rather than my own PC. Hoping to get some advice on getting my car UK legal for a start - looking forward to getting stuck in and seeing what I've let myself in for...
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ColinUK
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7T9_Tbird
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Welcome! You'll be able to post pics soon. Love to see your ride! Is it still left hand drive?
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John
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californiajohnny
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welcome!
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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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ColinUK
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Ah, thanks guys - will post pics when my membership permission updates.
Yep, still left hand drive, it's not really a big deal once you get used to it. I'm just enjoying having an auto box and power steering - most luxurious classic I've ever had.
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ColinUK
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72FordGTS
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Welcome Colin! It sounds like you have a great Torino. You've been upgraded to full member now so you can post photos. We'd love to see your Torino!
Here are some instructions if you need help: http://forum.grantorinosport.org/how-to-post-a-picture-updated_topic16433&FID=12&PR=3.html |
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ColinUK
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Great, thanks very much... here's the first shot, I've not shown the UK gas prices as it's too depressing...
And here she is sat happily in a UK parking space. To be fair, it's not usually this difficult, but it made me laugh when I saw the fit: |
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chuxster
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Great looking car! Welcome!
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changinlatitudes
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Welcome, and that is a one great looking Torino!
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Matt
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ColinUK
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I've asked this on the forum page, but thought I'd try here as well - does anyone know if 1970 and 1971 sidelight (parking light) lenses are interchangeable? I need some clear lenses which don't seem available in 1971. Any help much appreciated, will get me through the UK inspection!
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ColinUK
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gpd294
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Welcome and sweet looking 71...the year I was born...
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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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nice looking car! i don't recall any lenses of that era being clear??? do both front and rear need to be clear?
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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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ColinUK
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Front needs to be clear, I can rig up the turn signals in the rear through the reversing lights with a dual LED bulb.
The 70 Torinos and Rancheros had a clear lens so I'm just going to buy a set and hope they fit. They've only got to fit once a year for the annual inspection, after all!
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californiajohnny
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ok if 70's had clear they should be the same i would think???
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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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T-Bird_79
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Very beautiful car! Your intermediate is a bit oversized for Europe!
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Andris
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72FordGTS
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Your car looks fantastic Colin! The vinyl top and paint colour combination look really sharp.
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Vince
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ColinUK
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Thanks guys, glad this is such an active forum... I'm sure I'll have more questions as I go along...
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That is a nice ride you have there.
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