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Stefano
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Hello Everyone. I recently picked up a 1973 GTS. Hadn't driven one since my wife's '74, back in College. I was feeling a bit nostalgic. I plan to clean it up a bit, get it mechanicaly sound and then see if I can find someone to take it to the next level.
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72FordGTS
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Welcome to the forum Stefano! Is the 73 GTS a fastback or formal top? What engine?
I have upgraded you to a new member so you have full access to the forum. Post some pics of your car if you have a chance. We love to see pics. There are lots of helpful people and lots of good information on this forum. Best of luck with the build, feel free to start a project thread. |
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Vince
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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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Stefano
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Thanks guys,it is a fastback. 351 CJ, automatic. Red with black bucket seats and well optioned. The car is originally from San Bernardino, CA.
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handsofstone
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Welcome aboard and pics, pics, pics...
Sounds like you found a nice car. You can order a Marty Report that will have the info with regards to options and build info.
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legend onirot
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welcome stefano
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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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Big Bird
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Welcome!!!
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"What we do in full frontal view, is more honest than your cleaned-up mind."
Randy 1979 T-Bird 2005 F-150 STX RCSB 4.6, 3.55 LSD How the Heck does a REGULAR CAB SHORTBED weigh over 5200 pounds? |
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Very nice! Thanks for the pics. They do make the laser stripes reproduction now if you are interested in the original factory look. I see you have the full length wheel well molding that goes with the laser stripe.
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californiajohnny
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nice!
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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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very very nice!!
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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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72FordGTS
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Beautiful Torino! I love the 2B fastbacks, but I might be a bit biased!
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handsofstone
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Stefano
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Does any one have production stats for all 1973 Torinos?
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handsofstone
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The Marti Reports list how many if a particular model were produced. Not sure how exact the list is but the number of units decreases daily.
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72FordGTS
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Here are all the Production stats for 1973: Torino 2-door hardtop - 28,005 Torino 4-door hardtop - 37,524 Gran Torino 2-door hardtop - 138,962 Gran Torino 4-door hardtop - 37,524 Gran Torino Sport 2-door hardtop - 17,090 Gran Torino Sport 2-door fastback - 51,853 Torino wagon - 23,982 Gran Torino wagon - 60,738 Gran Torino Squire wagon - 40,023 Ranchero 500 - 25,634 Ranchero Squire - 4,787 Ranchero GT - 15,320 For the 1973 GTS fastback Q-Codes there were 10,241 produced, and of those 8,632 were automatics.
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Stefano
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Thank you for that info.
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Welcome and Nice looking car...Doesn't look like it's far from the "Next Level"!
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Stefano
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Got it running and driving well, still need to get the a/c working. Bucket seats restored and new carpet. All fluids changed. I have decided to sell this car and pursue another one. Will list in classifieds.
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