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    Posted: 10-December-2018 at 1:16PM
We are currently in the middle of a restoration of a 1973 Torino . Body is about ready for paint , most of the suspension is done . Just having a few fitment problems with the front brakes we are trying to use . Hope we can figure out what we need to do from some the more experienced Torino experts on the forum. The power train will consiste of a 502 big block , a TCI AOD trans and the rebuilt 9" with 373 gears . Hope to make a post soon to try and figure out our brake fitment problem . 
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welcome! what are you using OEM or aftermarket or combination of both???
JOHN
74 GRAN TORINO S&H CLONE
74 VETTE CUSTOM
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Combination of stuff . we had to replace 1 quarter panel so we used one from mac's . also had to replace part of the roof so we cut a section out of a donor roof. The suspension is all stock replacement parts or refurbished original parts with polly bushings . we boxed the rear lower control arms add rear disc brakes.
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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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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote legend onirot Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 11-December-2018 at 2:59AM
welcome james!!  and as you will find out, we love pictures.  so post some up when you get a chance and keep us updated.  glad you are here
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1972 gran torino (formal)... "Mackenzie"
1973 gran torino sport (sportroof)... "Leela"
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Welcome and it sounds like you are building a BEAST! X2 on pics Thumbs Up
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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Welcome to the forum! Sorry I missed your post earlier. Your car sounds like a beast.

If you need help, here's how to post photos:

http://forum.grantorinosport.org/how-to-post-a-picture-updated_topic16433&FID=18&PR=3.html
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