72 - 74 gran Torino parts swap
Printed From: The Ford Torino Page
Category: Model Specific Forum
Forum Name: 1972-1976 Ford and Mercury
Forum Description: Technical discussion for 1972-1976 Ford and Mercury
URL: https://forum.grantorinosport.org/forum_posts.asp?TID=16666
Printed Date: 16-April-2024 at 6:59AM
Software Version: Web Wiz Forums 12.06 - https://www.webwizforums.com
Topic: 72 - 74 gran Torino parts swap
Posted By: goliver
Subject: 72 - 74 gran Torino parts swap
Date Posted: 27-October-2017 at 7:54AM
|
I have an opportunity to pick up a 74 gran Torino which in the ad doesn't appear all rusted out. I'm fairly sure but looking for confirmation. The doors, qtr panels, most of the interior can be used on my 72. Is this correct? ------------- Geary Oliver Grand Coulee WA. |
Replies:
Posted By: californiajohnny
Date Posted: 27-October-2017 at 10:30AM
|
yes most will interchange the quarters will be slightly different due to 72-73 having a rear side marker light and the lower rear is different 72-73 have the rear valance but i think they can be made to work ------------- 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: goliver
Date Posted: 27-October-2017 at 10:47AM
|
Great! Thank you. Going to look at it tomorrow. ------------- Geary Oliver Grand Coulee WA. |
Posted By: californiajohnny
Date Posted: 27-October-2017 at 10:48AM
------------- 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: goliver
Date Posted: 28-October-2017 at 11:52AM
Here are some pics of quarter panels. That are way better than mine but are they worth cutting them and patching to fix my car? Looks like the inner fender is good where on my car the drivers is rotted away. Car has a 400 with factory air and electric seat. I can get the car for 900.    ------------- Geary Oliver Grand Coulee WA. |
Posted By: californiajohnny
Date Posted: 28-October-2017 at 1:00PM
|
doesn't too awfully bad if it runs good and drives you could sell the motor and tranny to get some $$$ back i see some trim that could be sold for some more $$$ back ------------- 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: goliver
Date Posted: 28-October-2017 at 1:29PM
My panels for comparison.  I am hoping I can use these 74 panels and piece out mine. ------------- Geary Oliver Grand Coulee WA. |
Posted By: californiajohnny
Date Posted: 28-October-2017 at 5:22PM
 ------------- 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: M Casey Stock
Date Posted: 30-October-2017 at 3:40AM
|
72 model quarters can be purchased for your car and the repair will go a lot smoother, of course, you then won't have all those other parts from the 74 that could be useful for the rest of your car. You might consider buying this car to part out, and take the money from selling things you don't need and buying new quarters for yours. ------------- 1975 Gran Torino, Copperhead http://forum.grantorinosport.org/75-gran-torino-soft-restoration-copper-head_topic15137_post169060.html?KW=#169060 |
Posted By: goliver
Date Posted: 30-October-2017 at 4:14AM
|
Thanks, that is probably the way I am going to go. The inner fenders are shot too at least the drivers side. Hoping I can salvage something there. ------------- Geary Oliver Grand Coulee WA. |