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hotrodbones 
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 Topic: Kansas 4 doorPosted: 08-November-2014 at 3:56PM |
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hey all. i new to the site and figured i would introduce myself. i dont actually have the car right now, trying to see if its worth the money and time. cant find much online, so best place is from owners directly.
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californiajohnny
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Posted: 09-November-2014 at 4:20AM |
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welcome!
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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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Big Bird
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Posted: 09-November-2014 at 4:23AM |
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Welcome! (pix don't work)
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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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72 RS 351
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Posted: 09-November-2014 at 4:28AM |
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Welcome, there are lots of links here to hunt for a good car to begin with.
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Don
73 Ranchero "Sport 72 front end", floor shift/console, planning EFI 7000+ rpm 351-4V &4R70W 73 Ranchero GT 351C-4V &4R70W for sale later. 92 Lincoln Mark VII SE GTC, OBDII 347/4R70W |
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Posted: 09-November-2014 at 5:01AM |
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Welcome to GTS.org.
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Griffin
1973 Gran Torino station wagon 1972 Gran Torino 4 Door 1971 Maverick 2 Door |
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Regul8r
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Posted: 09-November-2014 at 5:57AM |
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WELCOME to the Family!
We have another member in Topeka, I am from Junction City, a few from the Wichita area and a couple in Omaha! I currently have 6 Torinos on my buddy's farm in Mayetta just north of Topeka if you need any parts! We are building our own little GTS.ORG area club out here! We can't see the pics you posted, try this to see how to post and what might be wrong... Edited by Regul8r - 09-November-2014 at 7:28AM |
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NwOh_Starsky
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Posted: 09-November-2014 at 7:08AM |
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Sweet another sedan.... For real? I was getting lonely..... Welcome!!!
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legend onirot
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Posted: 09-November-2014 at 7:18AM |
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welcome aboard...
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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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Zebra 3
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Posted: 09-November-2014 at 9:18AM |
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Greetings fellow Topekan.....
I have the '76 2-door that you may have seen around town a couple of years ago....It's a very slow work in progress that I tend to as time permits. Lets us know if you get the car
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Posted: 09-November-2014 at 9:33AM |
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I think that's the really light blue one or the white one I wanted to buy.
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kychevyguy
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Posted: 09-November-2014 at 1:41PM |
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Welcome to the forum
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hotrodbones
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Posted: 09-November-2014 at 2:52PM |
  did it work this time |
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NwOh_Starsky
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Posted: 09-November-2014 at 3:16PM |
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It did! Lots of potential
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unlovedford
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Posted: 10-November-2014 at 2:52AM |
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Welcome to the forum!
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75ranchero460
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Posted: 10-November-2014 at 7:44AM |
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Welcome! KS is growing...
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Gary
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Big Bird
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Posted: 10-November-2014 at 11:46AM |
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Worked good and nice car! Definite potential.
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hotrodbones
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Posted: 10-November-2014 at 12:57PM |
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what would you guys value this find at? the guy is in the selling mood but wants me to give him a price. i dont want to start too high.
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NwOh_Starsky
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Posted: 10-November-2014 at 1:18PM |
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I paid 1500 for mine, but it was cleaner... Is it running? If so I'd easily pay 1000-1200
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Big Bird
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Posted: 10-November-2014 at 1:19PM |
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Ask how much he wants for this $500 car and see what he says.. (Gas Monkey Garage..)
Seriously, It's a very dirty car, sinking into a field, which would make me think he's not too proud of it, it's a 4-door post car, which generally goes for less. Mileage? The fender is beat in. Is there any rust through in the floors/chassis (It's sinking into a field, so look carefully for undercar rot) How is the interior? What engine/trans is in it? Does it run? A/C? Tires any good? How much will it take to get it running/driving/legal? Does he have the title/paperwork? ( Oh, and take off $25 for the awful side mirror
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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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hotrodbones
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Posted: 10-November-2014 at 1:48PM |
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passage floor rusted out, rockers rusted, bottom inches of all fenders rusted, damaged front quarter, missing one piece of chrome on passenger side. little rust above passenger light. interior ate up by mice. hood latch seized so cant see engine size, but i think i counted 6 spark wires thru the grill opening.
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hotrodbones
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Posted: 10-November-2014 at 1:50PM |
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oh 73,000 original miles. never asked about paperwork.
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NwOh_Starsky
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Posted: 10-November-2014 at 2:17PM |
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After further description, with papers I'd go about $800 tops. There is still plenty of potential, mine was rusty on the lowers. Almost anything can be fixed. Keep us posted! Could be a fun project
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Big Bird
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Posted: 10-November-2014 at 3:26PM |
If you are seeing floor and rocker rotted out, look for rust/rot at the torque boxes at the rear of the front framerails under the front floorboards, upper control arm mounting points, spring towers, and rear spring mounting points. Also, if you can see spark plug wires thru the grill, you should wonder where the radiator is. I'm back to Richard Rawlins "How much is this $500 car?"
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hotrodbones
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Posted: 11-November-2014 at 3:40PM |
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i left him with a $500 offer and my number. he said i was close to his asking price and needed to discuss it with his dad. the guy i was talking to was 50+
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Posted: 12-November-2014 at 2:43AM |
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Like Randy said, those are unibody cars ao any rust in the lower areas is cause for concern. THe torque boxes, and other major points sit lower than the floor (closer to the wet ground) so I would really look them over thoroughly. Ask him to move it to a clean, flat area like a driveway, where you can jack it up and look it over. I know low miles are cool, but something not running and sitting a long time with 73K will cost you more in the long run than something running with 150K driven regularly.
Tank, radiator, drivetrain, brakes, suspension, seals, rot, tires, exhaust, belts, hoses, battery...all add up. |
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hotrodbones
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Posted: 12-November-2014 at 10:13AM |
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thanks alot everyone. i feel the rust in the floor is from the golf ball sized hole in the lower passenger side of the windshield.
i still havent heard back on the offer. i think i will stay firm at the $500. |
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MZ 500
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Posted: 17-November-2014 at 2:01AM |
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That grill is worth a $1000 give or take if its not all cracked and broke its the same grill that is on the 70 71 Cobra Jet cars.
That must be a 4 door Fairlane they shared the same body as the 70 71 Torino and they used that grill for the Fairlane.
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71 Torino Hard Top (Project)
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