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Matty
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hello im a new member I live in belvidere il and I was talked into buying this 73 gran torino brougham by my brother and dad. its a barn car that is all original and triple black. it really cleaned up nice but has frame rot in front of rear wheels. it sat since 89. was wondering if I could maybe get some feedback from folks who might know a little more about it. appreciate any help thank you. matt73brougham[IMG][/IMG]
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Rockatansky
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Welcome to Salt Central, frame swap?
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72 GT Ute
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Matty
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Idk yet not sure what will work or what’s easiest. Only had it 10 days
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Matty
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Btw I’m originally from Syracuse THE salt city lol
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californiajohnny
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welcome!
you said its in front of the rear wheels? is it just the front lower control arm pockets??? i have a pair of those available... |
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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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72FordGTS
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Welcome to the forum and congrats on the new car. Too bad about the rust. You are upgraded to a full member now so you will be able to post pics. If you can get some photos of the under carriage, post them on here.
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Vince
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Matty
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It’s where the trailering arm goes in the frame. I’m gonna post pics as soon as I can
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hogfiddles
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Syracuse, huh? I'm just about 50 min southeast of there,
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1973 Gran Torino Sport - Q code “Q-Clone” project-on-hold
1972 Gran Torino Sport - Q code new project 1972 Gran Torino - parts 1969 Torino GT - M code 95+/- mid-80's Yamaha XJ-Series (10 trophies) |
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Matty
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73brougham
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Matty
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Matty
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Matty
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Was thinking even with the bad frame this has gotta b worth more than the 500 I paid for it
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californiajohnny
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wow that's bad those are the pieces i have but your main frame is too bad to just weld in the pockets but wow the interior is great!!!
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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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72FordGTS
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I fixed your photos for you, it was nothing you did wrong. For whatever reason the forum software doesn't seem to recognize the correct direction for cell phone photos sometimes. Edited by 72FordGTS - 23-October-2018 at 11:32AM |
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Vince
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Matty
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It is the special order car. One owner #s match. Rockers and trunk r good floors r bad body is decent cept bottom of fender n door on driver side
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What exactly r the frames that match up to this car. Don’t wanna do a lot of modifying
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californiajohnny
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most of the 2 dr cars should be the same 73+ torino montego ltdII elite....
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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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72FordGTS
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The '73 frame is a one off year. It is very similar to the '72 frame but the front was changed for the new bumpers in 1973. The 1974-79 frames are different on the rear for the rear 5 mph bumpers. While the later frames would fit you'd have to modify the rear section. And a '72 Frame would fit, but you'd have to modify the front.
This thread has some more info and pics: |
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Vince
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californiajohnny
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you're right vince, i totally forgot about the back
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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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legend onirot
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welcome matty, very nice car. that frame though. i would find a good frame and swap. its not as difficult as you would think. and if you paid only $500, that was a pretty sweet deal
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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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Matty
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Thanks for the help everyone I will b on the lookout for another frame
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fordismyboss
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I have a '73 frame. Montego MX, 53k miles..........and I think it is in excellent condition with no damage or rust.
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Matty
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Where is that at
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fordismyboss
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Sunny Danville California! Time for a road trip, or just a bit too far? |
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