|
My new toy that is still sitting in Montana |
Post Reply 
|
| Author | |
shanewherry 
Member 
Joined: 27-March-2021 Location: Alberta Canada Status: Offline Points: 66 |
 Post Options
 Thanks(0)
 Quote Reply
 Topic: My new toy that is still sitting in MontanaPosted: 24-April-2021 at 3:25PM |
|
|
|
1973 Gran Torino Wagon
400/C6 |
|
 |
|
|
shanewherry
Member
Joined: 27-March-2021 Location: Alberta Canada Status: Offline Points: 66 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 24-April-2021 at 3:30PM |
|
I bought this almost a month ago. Just having title issues so I can not get it across the border into Canada.
It is a 1973 Gran Torino wagon. Has a 400 and a C6, 9" rear with 2:70 rear gears. Future mods are a Lincoln Town car frame with air ride, 7.3L godzilla swap with a 10r80 or 10r140 trans. Not sure which one. |
|
|
1973 Gran Torino Wagon
400/C6 |
|
|
|
|
shanewherry
Member
Joined: 27-March-2021 Location: Alberta Canada Status: Offline Points: 66 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 24-April-2021 at 3:35PM |
|
|
|
1973 Gran Torino Wagon
400/C6 |
|
|
|
|
72FordGTS
Admin Group 
GTS.org Admin Joined: 06-September-2005 Location: Ontario, Canada Status: Offline Points: 5848 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 25-April-2021 at 4:27AM |
|
It looks pretty solid! It sounds like you have big plans, keep us posted.
|
|
|
Vince
1972 Ford GTS Sportsroof - Survivor, One Family car GTS.org Admin |
|
|
|
|
shanewherry
Member
Joined: 27-March-2021 Location: Alberta Canada Status: Offline Points: 66 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 25-April-2021 at 1:55PM |
|
Will do.
|
|
|
1973 Gran Torino Wagon
400/C6 |
|
|
|
|
gpd294
Senior Member 
Joined: 18-September-2008 Location: Dallas, Texas Status: Offline Points: 2180 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 19-July-2021 at 12:55AM |
|
Any updates??
|
|
|
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 |
|
|
|
|
jdproper73
New Member 
Joined: 13-November-2016 Location: FL Status: Offline Points: 25 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 29-July-2021 at 1:45PM |
|
and swap out those rear end gear. I have a 78 Ranchero with 2.50 gears. Slower then molasses in January. Jason
|
|
|
|
|
78FordLtd2
Member
Joined: 19-April-2021 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 160 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 29-July-2021 at 2:01PM |
|
Awesome wagon!! Great find bro!
|
|
|
|
|
72 RS 351
Senior Member
Joined: 04-September-2014 Location: Knoxville TN Status: Offline Points: 2767 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 29-July-2021 at 2:31PM |
You might also think of other possible swaps too. The later transmissions have really low 1st gears. The 6R80 has a 4.17:1 1st gear, and that one is fairly sorted out, while the ten speeds have a lot of bad reviews still. Those need more time for development. The 6R80 can handle a lot of towing, and there is a controller for it($1300). Those come in two versions, the 5.0 can fit SBF's, and the other one fits the late V6's. That one has what looks like a round bell housing pattern, and it fit behind the turbo 3.5's and 2.7's etc. Any of those as a package can work with the matching PCM, and they should fit in the engine bay.
|
|
|
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 |
|
|
|
|
Rockatansky
Senior Member
Joined: 30-July-2010 Location: On The Road Status: Offline Points: 6072 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 30-July-2021 at 9:22AM |
|
FWIW i'd do a GearVendors overdrive and 3.73 rear before an engine / trans swap
https://www.gearvendors.com/hrford3s.html |
|
|
72 GT Ute
|
|
|
|
|
72 RS 351
Senior Member
Joined: 04-September-2014 Location: Knoxville TN Status: Offline Points: 2767 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 30-July-2021 at 1:02PM |
|
Those are great for an existing engine and trans you are happy with. The new 7.3 crate engine sounds really good, but I would not be thrilled by the prices and the typical OHV fuel economy of a big block.
|
|
|
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 |
|
|
|
|
Rockatansky
Senior Member
Joined: 30-July-2010 Location: On The Road Status: Offline Points: 6072 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 30-July-2021 at 3:49PM |
|
IMO the 400 is Ford's unpolished gem, just basic updates (compression and cam)and it's an efficient torque monster in a relatively compact package. while there's nothing wrong with the factory iron castings for intended use, swapping to alloy heads & intake takes the power to weight ratio to crazy town
Edited by Rockatansky - 31-July-2021 at 6:42AM |
|
|
72 GT Ute
|
|
|
|
|
shanewherry
Member
Joined: 27-March-2021 Location: Alberta Canada Status: Offline Points: 66 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 31-July-2021 at 2:07AM |
|
Well My car finally arrived in Canada into my possession. To tell the truth, if I saw this car in person, i would have run away. Pics to follow in a new post
|
|
|
1973 Gran Torino Wagon
400/C6 |
|
|
|
|
hogfiddles
Moderator Group 
Moderator Joined: 19-September-2016 Location: Central NY Status: Offline Points: 1512 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 31-July-2021 at 2:44AM |
|
glad it’s home..... I watched the unloading video :)
Hey, at least your’s runs..... none of mine do—-yet ....... so you’re ahead of me
 |
|
|
1973 Gran Torino Sport - Q code “Q-Clone” project-on-hold
1972 Gran Torino Sport - Q code new project 1972 Gran Torino - parts 1969 Torino GT - M code 95+/- mid-80's Yamaha XJ-Series (10 trophies) |
|
|
|
|
Rockatansky
Senior Member
Joined: 30-July-2010 Location: On The Road Status: Offline Points: 6072 |
Post Options
Thanks(0)
Quote Reply
Posted: 31-July-2021 at 6:46AM |
well she's all yours now ... either more work than you bargained for, or a driver you can work on the little things for a flip at some point. there's a Love Wagons crowd that will probably be happy to fill the $ gap in your current balance if/when you decide to part ways |
|
|
72 GT Ute
|
|
|
|
|
Post Reply
|
|
| Tweet |
| Forum Jump | Forum Permissions You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot create polls in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum |
Topic Options
shanewherry wrote: