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Psquare75
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Posted: 23-February-2009 at 2:38AM |
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I got a ton apart the past few days.. Amazing how much trim there is.. Oh. the Landau is STAYING. The roof panel is not finished at ALL under the padding, and they used large fiberglass panels to hide the openings for the various side glass types available (TBirds had a different side glass). For me it was an either or thing, so yeah... it's staying. |
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Paul
77 XR7 460/C6/3.00:1 *SOLD* 78 XR7 523/C6/3.5:1 79 F100 460/TKO500/3.25:1 'I also have some left over potatoes-I understand you can generate electricity from them'- Foote500 |
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GranTorinoSport
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I had never seen one with the taillights off. They really did change the bodystyling in the back!
I've never been good at putting trim parts back on - I just don't have that finesse. Looking at that pile of trim parts stressed me out.
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Psquare75
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More!
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Paul
77 XR7 460/C6/3.00:1 *SOLD* 78 XR7 523/C6/3.5:1 79 F100 460/TKO500/3.25:1 'I also have some left over potatoes-I understand you can generate electricity from them'- Foote500 |
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GranTorinoSport
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Have you chosen a color yet?
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Psquare75
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Sort of. To make some suspense where there really doesnt need to be any, it will remain a secret :)
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Paul
77 XR7 460/C6/3.00:1 *SOLD* 78 XR7 523/C6/3.5:1 79 F100 460/TKO500/3.25:1 'I also have some left over potatoes-I understand you can generate electricity from them'- Foote500 |
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capt john
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I find those front tires most interesting, what brand are they and are they still available and in sizes? I really like the tread design.
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death to tuners!
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Psquare75
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Nitto NT450s 255 50 17. I also have them in 275 50 17 on the car in the rear.
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Paul
77 XR7 460/C6/3.00:1 *SOLD* 78 XR7 523/C6/3.5:1 79 F100 460/TKO500/3.25:1 'I also have some left over potatoes-I understand you can generate electricity from them'- Foote500 |
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Psquare75
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Stupid roof.
Spun the car around, and detrimmed the drivers side. |
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Paul
77 XR7 460/C6/3.00:1 *SOLD* 78 XR7 523/C6/3.5:1 79 F100 460/TKO500/3.25:1 'I also have some left over potatoes-I understand you can generate electricity from them'- Foote500 |
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JimW
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Depending on final secret squirrel color, the landau could be cool!
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1976 S&H Gran Torino
460/C6/4.33 13.05@105.6 545/C6/3.56 11.52@117.8 More to come!!!! 463rwhp/495rwtq two tons of fun see it and hear it at: www.torinocobra.com www.st |
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Psquare75
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Im thinking of this
So much for secrets hahaha. |
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Paul
77 XR7 460/C6/3.00:1 *SOLD* 78 XR7 523/C6/3.5:1 79 F100 460/TKO500/3.25:1 'I also have some left over potatoes-I understand you can generate electricity from them'- Foote500 |
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JimW
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Saweet! Rock those 22's. Gonna bag it as well?
Wonder how tough the quarter windows would be to flush mount?
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1976 S&H Gran Torino
460/C6/4.33 13.05@105.6 545/C6/3.56 11.52@117.8 More to come!!!! 463rwhp/495rwtq two tons of fun see it and hear it at: www.torinocobra.com www.st |
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Psquare75
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22" = $. I'll see what I have for a budget. No, no bags. I'll just get a proper stance and be done with it.
After seeing the twin to my Cougar for the most part, get $3K on ebay, I decided I may as well keep the car. Filling 26 (!!) trim holes sucks though. |
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Paul
77 XR7 460/C6/3.00:1 *SOLD* 78 XR7 523/C6/3.5:1 79 F100 460/TKO500/3.25:1 'I also have some left over potatoes-I understand you can generate electricity from them'- Foote500 |
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JimW
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LOL. Put 22's on it and you lose your BBF rights. As a matter of fact, if I see 22's on a Ford intermediate, I'm going to get a posse together and swap out whatever is in there for a 307. I still think you made the right choice even if your hand was forced a little. Your car will always be different and cool. (IMO)
Jim
Edited by JimW - 08-March-2009 at 3:47PM |
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1976 S&H Gran Torino
460/C6/4.33 13.05@105.6 545/C6/3.56 11.52@117.8 More to come!!!! 463rwhp/495rwtq two tons of fun see it and hear it at: www.torinocobra.com www.st |
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Psquare75
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Actually, there's a Cougar running around here with 24s
They fit amazingly, but it looks ridiculous. There will be no 22s, no worries. I am a little bored with the Cragars though. Honestly that car I posted, if the wheels were 20s I'd approve. |
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Paul
77 XR7 460/C6/3.00:1 *SOLD* 78 XR7 523/C6/3.5:1 79 F100 460/TKO500/3.25:1 'I also have some left over potatoes-I understand you can generate electricity from them'- Foote500 |
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Psquare75
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No turning back now.. |
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Paul
77 XR7 460/C6/3.00:1 *SOLD* 78 XR7 523/C6/3.5:1 79 F100 460/TKO500/3.25:1 'I also have some left over potatoes-I understand you can generate electricity from them'- Foote500 |
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JimW
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Why not try a color shift on the Cragars? Maybe do the centers in a dark chrome like hypercoat? Tie it in with some of the remaining trim maybe? I think it could really work out.. (the fit and offset is really great on your car
Jim
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460/C6/4.33 13.05@105.6 545/C6/3.56 11.52@117.8 More to come!!!! 463rwhp/495rwtq two tons of fun see it and hear it at: www.torinocobra.com www.st |
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Psquare75
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Paul
77 XR7 460/C6/3.00:1 *SOLD* 78 XR7 523/C6/3.5:1 79 F100 460/TKO500/3.25:1 'I also have some left over potatoes-I understand you can generate electricity from them'- Foote500 |
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mcford
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i'm still diggin those cragars.....
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Psquare75
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Buy them and they can be yours
Edited by Psquare75 - 11-March-2009 at 2:43AM |
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Paul
77 XR7 460/C6/3.00:1 *SOLD* 78 XR7 523/C6/3.5:1 79 F100 460/TKO500/3.25:1 'I also have some left over potatoes-I understand you can generate electricity from them'- Foote500 |
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GranTorinoSport
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Paul - Like the color choice. I think that will look really nice. The general color combo was cool in 1978, and is just as cool in 2009. Timeless, and damn cool.
Question - when you were removing the 5000 pieces of trim, did you find much corrosion/rust? Or any other funky stuff for that matter?
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Psquare75
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The most I found was a quarter sized surface rust spot under the drivers side plastic roof panel. other than that, nothing even worth mentioning. This car is pretty clean.
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Paul
77 XR7 460/C6/3.00:1 *SOLD* 78 XR7 523/C6/3.5:1 79 F100 460/TKO500/3.25:1 'I also have some left over potatoes-I understand you can generate electricity from them'- Foote500 |
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Psquare75
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My old man seems to think I should keep the side trim.
So. I'm debating leaving it. Without. What do you all think? |
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Paul
77 XR7 460/C6/3.00:1 *SOLD* 78 XR7 523/C6/3.5:1 79 F100 460/TKO500/3.25:1 'I also have some left over potatoes-I understand you can generate electricity from them'- Foote500 |
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mcford
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yes on side trim. helps to break up all that whiteness.........
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starsky76
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I like it without,looks cleaner and meaner!
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Eliteman76
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I still say LTD 2 sport paint.
Ditch the trim.
Ditch the chrome wheels.
Like, ditch them at my house so I have some wheels for the GTS.
Or, at least drop the Elite doors off seeing as how you're nice enough to stop by and drop the rims and tires off for me.
LOL
Ah, I don't know, the trim -without the trim...I don't know.
What's good is atleast you are moving forward with the beast.
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JimW
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I'd keep the trim unless you're reconsidering ditching the roof.. It breaks up the side of the car nicely.. (Oh, and you could lower the front a tad and then lower the bumper on it's mounts a little to get the nose visually even lower)
Jim Edited by JimW - 17-March-2009 at 9:46AM |
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460/C6/4.33 13.05@105.6 545/C6/3.56 11.52@117.8 More to come!!!! 463rwhp/495rwtq two tons of fun see it and hear it at: www.torinocobra.com www.st |
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GranTorinoSport
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Keep the roof = keep the trim
Overall, a nice look I think.
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Psquare75
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I decided the trim goes. Kinda late seeing as I filled and finished the holes on one side of the car. oops! No turning back now, lol.
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Paul
77 XR7 460/C6/3.00:1 *SOLD* 78 XR7 523/C6/3.5:1 79 F100 460/TKO500/3.25:1 'I also have some left over potatoes-I understand you can generate electricity from them'- Foote500 |
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starsky76
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Nice,it looks more modern without it,if that makes any sense to you.
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lynchster
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Looks good with or with out the side mouldings. Considered trying to fit composite headlamps in the front openings? I'm not even sure how that would look I have yet to master photo shop.
Chuck
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