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SuperDave
New Member Joined: 01-June-2021 Location: Roy, Utah Status: Offline Points: 3 |
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Posted: 10-June-2021 at 5:21AM |
Just picked up a 1971 Ford Torino 500. It's my first old car in a while and I figured it would be helpful joining and chatting with like minded people with the same passion and can enjoy as I restore and post pictures with you all. Car is nearly complete except drivers and passengers arm rests and bezels are missing and someone painted the drivers side door panel white. I already threw some wheels and tires on it and sanded down the top where the old vinyl top was cut off by the previous owner. I primered it and just plan to rattle can it flat white to keep rust away until I can afford vinyl. Been driving her around and nothing like the way an old car drives. Got a few leaks i'm addressing this weekend to get her dependable.
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1971 Ford Torino 500, 351C 2V, C4 2DR Hard top just picked up with 7,088 miles, has headers, Edelbrock 600cfm adapted to original intake for now,Power steering,power brakes,discs up front, a/c intact
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handsofstone
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Welcome. I would rather have the new car handling in my old car. It still rides nice although it needs a couple more gears to cruise over 75. If you can avoid going back to vinyl, I would suggest it. Post pics when you are upgraded later on.
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californiajohnny
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welcome!
i'd fix any rust and prep the top with good epoxy primer and spray raptorliner on it for a vinyl look then it will be sealed |
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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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Steve M.
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Yup....get her all sealed up and go from there.
Welcome to the forum
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Steve M.
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SuperDave
New Member Joined: 01-June-2021 Location: Roy, Utah Status: Offline Points: 3 |
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thank you. yeah you cant really compare how they ride vs a new car. It really takes me back in time. I don't see myself driving this on the freeway, just wasn't designed for todays freeway speeds. Just plan to cruise around to local car shows and to the grocery store here and there. I appreciate the opinion on vinyl. I do not know much about it other than it doesn't last. My first instinct was to sand it down and get some primer on there to protect it. We will see in time what I ultimately end up doing with the top.
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1971 Ford Torino 500, 351C 2V, C4 2DR Hard top just picked up with 7,088 miles, has headers, Edelbrock 600cfm adapted to original intake for now,Power steering,power brakes,discs up front, a/c intact
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SuperDave
New Member Joined: 01-June-2021 Location: Roy, Utah Status: Offline Points: 3 |
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for sure!
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1971 Ford Torino 500, 351C 2V, C4 2DR Hard top just picked up with 7,088 miles, has headers, Edelbrock 600cfm adapted to original intake for now,Power steering,power brakes,discs up front, a/c intact
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72FordGTS
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Welcome SuperDave! Post some pics of your new Torino when you have a chance. I upgraded you to a full member so you have full forum access. I agree with you, nothing drives like an old car!
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Vince
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Bicklecl
New Member Joined: 05-December-2020 Location: Charlotte Status: Offline Points: 7 |
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I also can’t figure out how to make my own thread…
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72FordGTS
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You did start your own thread, but your weren't approved as a new member so it didn't show up. I have upgraded you to a new member, so now you can make posts without approval. Your thread is here: |
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Vince
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dan0R30
Senior Member Joined: 30-June-2020 Location: USA Status: Offline Points: 633 |
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Welcome! Looking forward to some pictures
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Dan
1970 Ford Torino hardtop - 351C 4V - FMX - 9" 3.89 TrueTrac |
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Bicklecl
New Member Joined: 05-December-2020 Location: Charlotte Status: Offline Points: 7 |
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thank you
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