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Topic: fender compatibility
Posted By: andyjman83
Subject: fender compatibility
Date Posted: 08-October-2014 at 4:37PM
Hey guys quick question.

I'm looking for a replacement front fender for my 72 ranchero gt. I found a few cars at ctc auto ranch, and I'm curious about compatibility.

I found a 74 torino, and a 74 ranchero and they both have the front drivers side fender. Even though the grille looks different, are they compatible on the torino? How bout the ranchero?

Also, I was on macs auto parts and they have a fender listed, but they are calling it a skin, but it looks like a whole fender. It also says something about not covering the sail panel. Here's the link
http://www.macsautoparts.com/ford_fairlane_torino/full-quarter-panel-skin-right-torino-1972-1976.html?crosssell=Homepage_Featured_Category_Body+Parts++%0D%0A#tabs-container

Is this a whole "fender" as in the exterior part, or are these fenders like newer cars where there's a frame underneath and the skin has to be welded on.

That's a good deal on one since I can't find one in good shape.

Also, what's the sail panel?

Sorry for asking stupid questions, I'm just a bit confused.



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Posted By: Grantorinosport351
Date Posted: 08-October-2014 at 5:44PM
i believe it is 72's only......72 chero, torino, wagon, and gran torino........i have a 72 chero fender in good shape

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~Bryan
72 gts h-code (formal roof)
67falcon
04 f250 ''the great white''


Posted By: dave302
Date Posted: 08-October-2014 at 5:45PM
I fixed the link for you: http://www.macsautoparts.com/ford_fairlane_torino/full-quarter-panel-skin-right-torino-1972-1976.html?crosssell=Homepage_Featured_Category_Body+Parts++DA#tabs-container" rel="nofollow - http://www.macsautoparts.com/ford_fairlane_torino/full-quarter-panel-skin-right-torino-1972-1976.html?crosssell=Homepage_Featured_Category_Body+Parts++%0D%0A#tabs-container
No, that will not fit your front fender. That part is for a rear quarter panel of a 1972 through 1976 Torino, it is not a front fender part. I have posted a picture below of the part that you are referring to.
 
Full Quarter Panel, Skin, Right, Torino, 1972-1976


Posted By: californiajohnny
Date Posted: 08-October-2014 at 5:45PM
the sail panel is the part on the inside of the car it's like a headliner "extension" on the "C" pillar
torino and ranchero are the same from the back of the doors forward, but 72's are unique to their style of front bumper/grill 73-76 are 73-76 for fenders and hoods, so to answer your question you need a 72 torino/ranchero fender!

NOS: http://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-1972-FORD-TORINO-FRONT-FENDER-LH-/351137748420?pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item51c170d5c4&vxp=mtr" rel="nofollow - http://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-1972-FORD-TORINO-FRONT-FENDER-LH-/351137748420?pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item51c170d5c4&vxp=mtr


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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


Posted By: Grantorinosport351
Date Posted: 08-October-2014 at 5:49PM
the panel in the link is a rear replacement quarter panel for a gts......i think the sail panel is the panel that goes across above the trunk lid


^^link didnt work for me john^^


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~Bryan
72 gts h-code (formal roof)
67falcon
04 f250 ''the great white''


Posted By: californiajohnny
Date Posted: 08-October-2014 at 5:54PM
no, the sail panel is on the inside goes between the head liner and the top of the rear seat to the rear window.


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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


Posted By: californiajohnny
Date Posted: 08-October-2014 at 5:56PM
it just worked for me??? (you must have a stupid i-phone!)LOL


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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


Posted By: Grantorinosport351
Date Posted: 08-October-2014 at 5:57PM
wth?!?! now it works?? lol im on my mac


almost 900 freaking bucks for a fender?!?!?! good lord


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~Bryan
72 gts h-code (formal roof)
67falcon
04 f250 ''the great white''


Posted By: andyjman83
Date Posted: 08-October-2014 at 5:58PM
Lol, see and I thought it looked like a front fender lol.

Thanks for the ebay find btw


Posted By: californiajohnny
Date Posted: 08-October-2014 at 6:00PM
Originally posted by Grantorinosport351 Grantorinosport351 wrote:

wth?!?! now it works?? lol im on my mac

same thing---stupid apple Angry


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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


Posted By: californiajohnny
Date Posted: 08-October-2014 at 6:03PM
yeah, thats an N.O.S. a bit pricey! but i checked another guy that has torino parts both his fenders are needing bodywork, probably not any better than yours. joe's probably got 10 of them!!! WinkLOL


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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


Posted By: dave302
Date Posted: 08-October-2014 at 6:20PM
There is a member who is parting out his 1972 Torino base model. You can click the following link to see his thread and contact him. http://forum.grantorinosport.org/parting-out-or-all-together-72-base_topic12595.html" rel="nofollow - http://forum.grantorinosport.org/parting-out-or-all-together-72-base_topic12595.html
There are pictures below of his fender.
Fenders, hood and wheel wells photo 20120910_162155_zpse124c214.jpg
Zero rust! photo 20120910_162200_zps97b5e7d3.jpg


Posted By: andyjman83
Date Posted: 08-October-2014 at 6:27PM
Looks like that's a squire fender as it has holes for the wood trim panels. I can just weld some pieces of steel on the backside and fill in the gap with body filler :-)

Nice find guys thanks a ton!!! Mines banged up good right behind the headlight bezel. Its also causing the hood to not open right


Posted By: dave302
Date Posted: 08-October-2014 at 6:31PM
Your Welcome.


Posted By: dave302
Date Posted: 08-October-2014 at 6:39PM
There is also a 1972 ranchero gt being parted out right now. To see it http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/ptd/4664139794.html" rel="nofollow - Click here. There is a picture of this ranchero below.
image 1


Posted By: dave302
Date Posted: 09-October-2014 at 1:22AM
To see another fender for sale http://www.ebay.com/itm/1972-FORD-GRAN-TORINO-RANCHERO-LEFT-FRONT-FENDER-/281462018551?pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item41887191f7&vxp=mtr" rel="nofollow - click here.
 
 
To see another fender for sale http://www.ebay.com/itm/1972-Ford-Gran-Torino-Ranchero-GT-Drivers-Left-Front-OEM-Fender-/281453302050?pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4187ec9122&vxp=mtr" rel="nofollow - click here.


Posted By: Grantorinosport351
Date Posted: 09-October-2014 at 2:05AM
^^^iirc i contacted that guy on that chero and he didnt have much left....i belive i was looking for a fender too'^^^ but idk he might have one

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~Bryan
72 gts h-code (formal roof)
67falcon
04 f250 ''the great white''


Posted By: Montego01
Date Posted: 09-October-2014 at 4:42AM
Isn't a 72 fender specific to because they have the valance panel and the 73-up do not.
So the bottom of the fender is shaped different.

That's how I've always been able to tell the 72 Montego fenders from the 73-up.

I've always considered the sail panel the section that goes from the quarter onto the roof.




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Scott
http://forum.grantorinosport.org/my-1972-montego-gt-429-project_topic9557.html" rel="nofollow - 72 Montego GT 429 build thread
1966 Chevy C10
1973 Montego MX
2004 Bonneville GXP


Posted By: Rockatansky
Date Posted: 09-October-2014 at 4:48AM
Originally posted by Montego01 Montego01 wrote:

Isn't a 72 fender specific to because they have the valance panel and the 73-up do not.
So the bottom of the fender is shaped different.

That's how I've always been able to tell the 72 Montego fenders from the 73-up.

I've always considered the sail panel the section that goes from the quarter onto the roof.


the 72 Torino fender extension is also different from the 73 so the whole front end of the fender is different
 
yup that's the sail panel both exterior & interior, because it generally looks like a sail


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72 GT Ute
   


Posted By: unlovedford
Date Posted: 09-October-2014 at 6:48AM
The first foot of the fender is 1972 specific, after that, it is identical to the 1973-1976.

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Joe
1972 Mom's Squire Wagon
1972 Torino Wagon
1976 Torino       
1968 Cougar XR7-First batch
1972 Torino 460
1989 BroncoII/Jeeps/Titanimous
Popeye and Brutus (Rams)


Posted By: Rockatansky
Date Posted: 09-October-2014 at 7:17AM
except for the inner support brace, after mid 1973?
 
Ford


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72 GT Ute
   


Posted By: unlovedford
Date Posted: 09-October-2014 at 9:02AM
True, although I have encountered later ones without that extra brace. May be early aftermarket or mis-stamped Ford units.

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Joe
1972 Mom's Squire Wagon
1972 Torino Wagon
1976 Torino       
1968 Cougar XR7-First batch
1972 Torino 460
1989 BroncoII/Jeeps/Titanimous
Popeye and Brutus (Rams)



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