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fordismyboss 
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 Topic: Gran Torino I had in High SchoolPosted: 04-February-2015 at 12:45PM |
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Great site! Thought I'd post a rear shot of my High School Hot Rod!
 Summer of 1977, Lodi, CA |
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72GTS351CJ
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Posted: 04-February-2015 at 2:37PM |
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Welcome! Nice torino. Love the plate. I as well had a 72 in h.s. too bad a tree got in my way and I totaled it in front of everyone. Do you still own it? Tell us more. Thanks Rick
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GTW
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Posted: 04-February-2015 at 2:44PM |
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Welcome to the site!! Do you have any more old shots of it? Have you checked out the vintage photo thread? What happened to it?
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Griffin
1973 Gran Torino station wagon 1972 Gran Torino 4 Door 1971 Maverick 2 Door |
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californiajohnny
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Posted: 04-February-2015 at 3:08PM |
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welcome! yeah tell us more!
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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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fordismyboss
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Posted: 04-February-2015 at 3:18PM |
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Rick,
I took that rear shot right after I totaled the car by hitting a tree. In this picture, the front of the car is TOTALED! And similar to your incident, some people gathered around after the dust settled. I loved that car. Put 30k miles on it in two years. Did many neat improvements with new ford parts. Have many old photos of her, even the ones of her going into the crusher! Still have a few parts off the car. Maybe I'll get another one! If there is a place to load a photo album on this site, let me know as I have not found the path yet. Here is a shot from happier days......  |
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Rockatansky
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Posted: 04-February-2015 at 3:22PM |
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Black-out treatment on the tail lights?
bumper pad, Black-out... 1972?
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fordismyboss
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Posted: 04-February-2015 at 5:20PM |
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I do not recall blacking-out that trim around the tail lights, I think that treatment is OEM. The black ribbed bumper pad is 1973; I saw one and had to have it. Bought it from Bob Sorenson or Rich (?) at Geweke Ford Parts Department in Lodi, drilled the bumper out and it fit perfectly. A little later I added the bumper guards to balance it out. Then I drilled out the lower valance and added the 1973 trim as well.
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unlovedford
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Posted: 05-February-2015 at 1:47AM |
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That was a nice car. I still have my high school Torino...sitting in the garage dressed like it was in 1983, lol.
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72GTS351CJ
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Posted: 05-February-2015 at 2:26AM |
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Maybe you should start a new project thread with a pic of your old car and the new one you'll be getting to relive your youth. I had many cars but was not happy until I purchased my torino and built it the way I wanted. Every time I drive it I feel 20 years old again. There's nothing like it. Good luck. Rick
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GTW
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Posted: 05-February-2015 at 4:01AM |
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Looks like it was a nice 70's street rod. Hopefully you get another one. Would you be looking for another '72 GTS formal roof?
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Griffin
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fordismyboss
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Posted: 05-February-2015 at 5:02AM |
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Yes, Yes, and YES! I want to do a '72 GTS formal roof again....40 years later!
The second picture I posted above was taken around late summer of 1976....... |
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Posted: 10-February-2015 at 7:31AM |
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Nice car sucks about the Tree deal , I Always miss my many high school rides !!!
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Regul8r
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Posted: 10-February-2015 at 6:26PM |
the black is stock around the edge of the tail lights, Red center, silver/argent painted raised pin stripe area, Black painted outer border on the flat portion, THEN... 72 had the RED finned outer portion and 73 had the blacked outer area that met the bumper. Adding the 73 rub strip to the 72, cool touch and just a matter of taste. NICE OLD PICS!!! |
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Posted: 11-February-2015 at 5:39AM |
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Nice ride , I had a 73 back in my high school years , then I got married , had kids
 and the car went away . Now Im starting over , have a 72 formal and 2 73 fastback to restore along with several parts cars that I just hate to cut up ! JOE 
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Jerry VerSchneider
1972 Gran torino formal roof H Code 1973 Gran torino fast back H code. |
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fordismyboss
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Posted: 17-October-2015 at 12:20PM |
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OK Guys, I just bought my second 72 GTS in 38 years, it is IDENTICAL to the one above accept for the interior color. Thanks for the inspiration!
It's all original and I'm now looking for a restoration shop in Oregon or Norcal. All the best! |
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Posted: 17-October-2015 at 12:38PM |
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Congratulations! You must be very excited. I see you started a new thread on your new arrival. Can't wait to see the pics. Rick
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kychevyguy
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Posted: 17-October-2015 at 12:45PM |
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Welcome to the forum, and glad you got another Torino. Good luck on it, and you should start a project thread with some of the "before" pics for documentation.
BTW, when I was stationed at Travis AFB, I lived in Stockton. There used to be a good restoration shop there on Central Ave near the miracle mile strip.
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Posted: 17-October-2015 at 1:57PM |
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awesome
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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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