Another Noob
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Topic: Another Noob
Posted By: pdxjim
Subject: Another Noob
Date Posted: 07-April-2018 at 9:49AM
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Hi all. I'm Jim and I'm here in Portland Or. I own a 1972 Formal Roof that has been parked for about 10 years. Had planned for short term storage but, life happened. She has a 351W and C6 and what I'm assuming is an open 9 inch with a 2.73 if I remember right. Power braking reveled the one dreaded one wheel peel. The big issue which lead to my parking her were, left quarter panel/wheel arch damage and, leaking rear window seal which was allowing water in the trunk, which started to rust. Rust is bad enough to poke a screw driver through it so, I need to address that as well. Interior is all there, front clip is ok. I've been back and forth on selling to some who needs a parts car or, starting into working on myself. I have a bad back and can't do some things as well as could in years past. Being a formal roof and nothing special I thought she'd be a good candidate for resto mod. Nothing too wild, original looks, modern performance. Ideally, a Plain Jane sleeper. I don't really feel constrained to keep her bone stock. Looking to hear from you all, Jim |
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Posted By: chuxster
Date Posted: 07-April-2018 at 10:20AM
Welcome to the forum Jim! I have a 73' formal roof, and I also chose not to go the bone stock route with it. Wish you luck with your project! 
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Posted By: pdxjim
Date Posted: 07-April-2018 at 10:27AM
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Thank you sir, I hope to find some inspiration/motivation. |
Posted By: 72GTS351CJ
Date Posted: 07-April-2018 at 1:22PM
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Welcome!! Love to see some pics. ------------- 72GTS Clint Eastwood Special |
Posted By: legend onirot
Date Posted: 07-April-2018 at 1:56PM
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welcome... glad to have you ------------- --------------------- malcolm 1973 gran torino sport (formal)... "Stacy Lynn" 1972 gran torino (formal)... "Mackenzie" 1973 gran torino sport (sportroof)... "Leela" |
Posted By: 7T9_Tbird
Date Posted: 07-April-2018 at 2:41PM
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Welcome! ------------- John 79 Thunderbird Heritage 79 Thunderbird Town Landau 02 Ram 1500 Sport Quad Cab |
Posted By: 72FordGTS
Date Posted: 07-April-2018 at 2:42PM
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Welcome to the forum Jim! Tabco makes repro quarters for our cars now. I know there are several people on this site that have used them. I am biased, but I hope you plan to fix the car. There are lots of members here who can help you out with the project. Resto-mod or sleepier would be cool. Most of the members here have modded our cars in some way, from mild to wild. Here's the quarters: https://tabcoparts.com/cars/ford/torino-1972-1976/64858.html" rel="nofollow - https://tabcoparts.com/cars/ford/torino-1972-1976/64858.html If you need help with posting photos, here's a how to thread: http://forum.grantorinosport.org/how-to-post-a-picture-updated_topic16433&FID=18&PR=3.html" rel="nofollow -
------------- Vince 1972 Ford GTS Sportsroof - Survivor, One Family car GTS.org Admin |
Posted By: californiajohnny
Date Posted: 07-April-2018 at 4:29PM
welcome jim! i'm only an hour north of you! actually i was down in portland today at the portland swap meet  and i have all kinds of misc torino parts too  yes post some pics ------------- 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: pdxjim
Date Posted: 08-April-2018 at 7:12AM
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I haven't made the swap meet in a long while. I'm glad the predicted storm didn't pack the punch it was supposed to. I'll post some pics once I get her out of storage, there's about a ton of stuff on top her that needs to come off beforehand. Thanks to everyone for the warm welcome. |
Posted By: californiajohnny
Date Posted: 08-April-2018 at 7:24AM
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yeah i think the threat of major rain and wind scared many off! seemed like there wasn't as many vendors or spectators either... ------------- 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: pdxjim
Date Posted: 08-April-2018 at 9:22AM
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I don't know why they do it in April. The organizers travel if I remember right. I know the June Ford swap meet in Hillsboro works pretty good, weather wise. Spring time in the NW, hurricane force wind one day 70 degrees and sunny the next. |
Posted By: changinlatitudes
Date Posted: 08-April-2018 at 9:34AM
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Welcome! Looking forward to seeing what direction you take her. ------------- Matt 1969 Mercury Marauder 390 1972 Montego MX 2003 Mercury Marauder 300A 1994 F-150 5.8 2016 Ford Fusion Titanium |
Posted By: californiajohnny
Date Posted: 08-April-2018 at 10:07AM
 ------------- 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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