Interchange able parts

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   Okay so as most know i have a 73 GTS that i am working on. I am wondering if there is a book or something that might help with parts that might be interchange able with eaither torino's of other years of mustangs or any other ford parts that might fit. Any such thing exist even

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imtazzie Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List New Member Joined: 29-June-2013 Location: Abbotsford, BC Status: Offline Points: 13	Post Options Post Reply Quote imtazzie Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Interchange able parts Posted: 16-August-2013 at 6:18PM
	Okay so as most know i have a 73 GTS that i am working on. I am wondering if there is a book or something that might help with parts that might be interchange able with eaither torino's of other years of mustangs or any other ford parts that might fit. Any such thing exist even
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Billy C Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 10-February-2010 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Status: Offline Points: 948	Post Options Post Reply Quote Billy C Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 17-August-2013 at 3:08AM
	well i just parted out a Lincoln Mark V and basically it's the same car but with a few small changes here and there to the body, chassis, and electronics. I think the Lincoln Mark 4 is just like the Mark 5.
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GTW Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 21-January-2012 Location: SC Status: Offline Points: 5784	Post Options Post Reply Quote GTW Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 17-August-2013 at 3:46AM
	-Steering wheels are shared with other 70's Fords. I have an extra deluxe wheel off a Maverick -Ignition switches are shared with other 70's Fords -perhaps steering columns also -drivetrains of course
	Griffin 1973 Gran Torino station wagon 1972 Gran Torino 4 Door 1971 Maverick 2 Door

Rockatansky Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 30-July-2010 Location: On The Road Status: Offline Points: 6072	Post Options Post Reply Quote Rockatansky Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 18-August-2013 at 6:25AM
	73 is like 72 in that the 'doghouse' is unique, the complete front fascia, hood, bumper, not sure about the fenders? but they're all one year only... 1973 the dash wiring harness and the cluster are also limited year fit IIRC I use the Rockauto site to cross reference parts when I think they might be the same. look up the same part for both cars & it'll either the same part numbers or different. every couple years or so Ford changed all the electrical plugs & connections so the switches look the same but won't plug in unless you have the correct pigtail to splice in. also different body lines have different plugs with more or less wires for different stuff further, 1973 was a transitional year, many parts changed somewhere during the 1972 & 3 production years, like front wheel bearings, spindles, control arms, rear axle bearings & seals, rear control bushings? ... more? most of the time a 1974+ part will work with the right other parts to support it, or a 1972 part might be correct by itself. if you ever find yourself looking to rebuild the front suspension, you might want to change the control arms over to 1974+ to avoid any confusion about mid-year changes as you get to know the car you'll understand more what fits & what doesn't Edited by Rockatansky - 18-August-2013 at 8:48AM
	72 GT Ute