REPOP WISH LIST
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Forum Name: 1972-1976 Ford and Mercury
Forum Description: Technical discussion for 1972-1976 Ford and Mercury
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Topic: REPOP WISH LIST
Posted By: TV 2M8O
Subject: REPOP WISH LIST
Date Posted: 20-May-2018 at 12:42PM
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Have been in contact with Ron Miller at AutoKrafters asking about new items for the '72-'76 Torinos, and he asked me to provide a list of the most badly needed items for our cars. Here are my top choices at this time.... 1. Wheel lip moldings 2. Rocker panel trim (long and short) 3. Latch pillar quarter window seal 4. Interior door & rear seat trim panels with correct burlwood inserts What else do we need? Also anybody know if the moldings and window seal are the same on the Cougar? Would make it more enticing to a manufacturer if the customer base was larger! Once I've heard from several other members and compiled a list, I'll get back in touch with Ron. Let's hear the other holy grail parts.... THANKS
-------------  TV 2M8O OUT JOE 1976 Gran Torino S&H season 2-4 Clone Project Blog: http://tv2m8o.blogspot.com/ |
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Posted By: Zebra 3
Date Posted: 20-May-2018 at 12:54PM
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Bumper protection group rubber pieces '74 thru '76 Torino ....all of them..... including all of the horizontal pieces....rear pieces are the same as LTD II, front corner pieces are different from Torino to LTD II. ------------- "I deeply admire the men who founded this country, and I think we ought to know more about them and how they lived and the force and courage they had. Henry Ford. 1926 Brian Conn '76 Torino |
Posted By: 72FordGTS
Date Posted: 20-May-2018 at 1:10PM
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Front wheel lip moldings for 1972 Laser stripe cars. These would be big sellers as everyone seems to put laser stripes on the cars now. Dash pads and console lids (they no longer seem to be available). 1972-73 Sport Door panels Window felts that actually fit properly (the aftermarket ones now don't fit correctly). 1972 grilles and grille surrounds (both are plastic, shouldn't be too hard to repop). 1972-73 tail lights (getting harder to find). 1972-73 gas tanks ------------- Vince 1972 Ford GTS Sportsroof - Survivor, One Family car GTS.org Admin |
Posted By: Big Bird
Date Posted: 20-May-2018 at 2:25PM
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console lids ------------- "What we do in full frontal view, is more honest than your cleaned-up mind." Randy 1979 T-Bird 2005 F-150 STX RCSB 4.6, 3.55 LSD How the Heck does a REGULAR CAB SHORTBED weigh over 5200 pounds? |
Posted By: Compton
Date Posted: 20-May-2018 at 2:42PM
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Ditto on the window felts, tail lights, latch pillar seals and console lids (whole console and brackets perhaps) Decent A pillar mouldings too...parcel shelf sail panels Definitely dash pads |
Posted By: Compton
Date Posted: 20-May-2018 at 2:44PM
| Proper vertical quarter window seals that don't have to be modified to work |
Posted By: Big Bird
Date Posted: 20-May-2018 at 2:53PM
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Has anyone looked into the 72-76 Thunderbird /Mark IV quarter window seals? I think they are being reproduced thru Steele... ------------- "What we do in full frontal view, is more honest than your cleaned-up mind." Randy 1979 T-Bird 2005 F-150 STX RCSB 4.6, 3.55 LSD How the Heck does a REGULAR CAB SHORTBED weigh over 5200 pounds? |
Posted By: 1973gts
Date Posted: 20-May-2018 at 4:28PM
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429 engine mounts and rear upper control arm bushings for the competition suspension would be on my list. ------------- Dave - 1973 GTS N code |
Posted By: californiajohnny
Date Posted: 20-May-2018 at 4:41PM
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all the above! and i 'd add the plastic and metal retaining clips for those rocker moldings (nobody has them i've trimmed 70's f100 metal clips 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: californiajohnny
Date Posted: 20-May-2018 at 5:02PM
oh and maybe the front lower section of the right inner wheelwell to replace battery rot   ------------- 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: Power Surge
Date Posted: 20-May-2018 at 5:13PM
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Some of these items already exist, and from Autokrafters as well, unless they are just in the catalog and not in stock any longer. And I agree with Johnny..... pass side inner fender, or at least the battery tray repair section of it. Every single car needs that! ------------- Sal Mennella 73 GTS 351 CJ 75 Cougar XR7 73 Ranchero - 5.0 Coyote swap - in progress Past Torinos - 72 Gran Torino, 75 Gran Torino, 75 Elite |
Posted By: MrSmog
Date Posted: 20-May-2018 at 5:22PM
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the white plastic part of the speedo cluster for a 72/73 rallye cluster. |
Posted By: gpd294
Date Posted: 21-May-2018 at 3:05AM
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Since this is a WISH LIST mind as well add the Upper Roof Rail weatherstripping for 4DR's and Wagons. ------------- Carlos....1975 Gran Torino Squire Station Wagon restored to look like a 1973 Torino Station Wagon my Dad bought new from McAnary Ford on June 6, 1973 in Gary,Indiana |
Posted By: NwOh_Starsky
Date Posted: 21-May-2018 at 8:20AM
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gpd294 wrote:Posted By: Big Bird
Date Posted: 21-May-2018 at 1:22PM
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How about a sport hood and nostril inserts, or at least a section like used to make "Frankenhoods"? ------------- "What we do in full frontal view, is more honest than your cleaned-up mind." Randy 1979 T-Bird 2005 F-150 STX RCSB 4.6, 3.55 LSD How the Heck does a REGULAR CAB SHORTBED weigh over 5200 pounds? |
Posted By: Power Surge
Date Posted: 21-May-2018 at 2:06PM
That already exists. Dave Fortuna from Classic Auto Reproductions makes the sport scoop section, as it's popular to use on custom Mustang IIs. https://classicautoreproductions.com/collections/1974-1978-mustang-ii-exterior/products/1974-1978-mustang-ii-fiberglass-hood-scoop" rel="nofollow - https://classicautoreproductions.com/collections/1974-1978-mustang-ii-exterior/products/1974-1978-mustang-ii-fiberglass-hood-scoop ------------- Sal Mennella 73 GTS 351 CJ 75 Cougar XR7 73 Ranchero - 5.0 Coyote swap - in progress Past Torinos - 72 Gran Torino, 75 Gran Torino, 75 Elite |
Posted By: californiajohnny
Date Posted: 21-May-2018 at 2:48PM
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i think randy meant one in metal?
------------- 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: 7T9_Tbird
Date Posted: 22-May-2018 at 1:19AM
Plus, It's for a Mustang II hood, which has no peak...like my T-bird...   ------------- John 79 Thunderbird Heritage 79 Thunderbird Town Landau 02 Ram 1500 Sport Quad Cab |
Posted By: Travis91
Date Posted: 22-May-2018 at 2:25AM
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Yes, yes and yes again. I completely agree with all the items on this thread, especially the wheel well moldings. I have been searching for a set of those for my 73 sport for a while now. I also wanted to suggest the rear licence plate bracket. The ones that flip down to get to the filler neck cap. I have my plate zip tied to the base of the bracket because im missing that too. Also maybe some more sheet metal parts such as the trunk pans or even full length floor pans. I know they have them for mustangs but havent seen any full length floor pans for torinos. Maybe 73 grilles too. I was fortunate enough to find one on ebay for my car last year. Keep the suggestions coming. Travis |
Posted By: Travis91
Date Posted: 22-May-2018 at 2:38AM
| I just thought of something else, not sure if they have it already but the seat foam for both buckets and benches. I know the vynil upholstery is avalible |
Posted By: Big Bird
Date Posted: 23-May-2018 at 3:35PM
------------- "What we do in full frontal view, is more honest than your cleaned-up mind." Randy 1979 T-Bird 2005 F-150 STX RCSB 4.6, 3.55 LSD How the Heck does a REGULAR CAB SHORTBED weigh over 5200 pounds? |
Posted By: Power Surge
Date Posted: 24-May-2018 at 2:46AM
My buddy Tony did the mold for it, and says it's scale to the original. Obviously there will be a little work to fit it to the hood, but if someone isn't willing to put the work into fitting it, they probably aren't going to put the work into doing a metal Frankenhood either ------------- Sal Mennella 73 GTS 351 CJ 75 Cougar XR7 73 Ranchero - 5.0 Coyote swap - in progress Past Torinos - 72 Gran Torino, 75 Gran Torino, 75 Elite |
Posted By: TV 2M8O
Date Posted: 26-May-2018 at 1:01PM
Was going thru the drawers of an old cabinet that used to be in my garage and I found this molding clip. I think it may be a clip from my old '76 LE from back in the day but I didn't have time to look for the clips for my current car. Is my memory correct that this is the lower rocker molding clip?  THANKS ------------- TV 2M8O OUT JOE 1976 Gran Torino S&H season 2-4 Clone Project Blog: http://tv2m8o.blogspot.com/ |
Posted By: Big Bird
Date Posted: 27-May-2018 at 10:29AM
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Either lower rocker or wide bodyside molding clip... ------------- "What we do in full frontal view, is more honest than your cleaned-up mind." Randy 1979 T-Bird 2005 F-150 STX RCSB 4.6, 3.55 LSD How the Heck does a REGULAR CAB SHORTBED weigh over 5200 pounds? |
Posted By: californiajohnny
Date Posted: 27-May-2018 at 11:42AM
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unless they changed in 76 the rocker clips don't have those ears! i've seen one like that once a long time ago can't remember what is was off of??? could be the 72/73 rockers??? what's the part # on that one joe? i have a 74 rocker clip with # i can check.... ------------- 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: Travis91
Date Posted: 14-January-2019 at 4:05PM
 This is my old grille from my 73 gts. I was wondering if one of the reproduction compaines might be able to make a mold out of it and reproduce them. Would make alot of the 73 guys happy since finding originals. The top tabs are cut on this thats why i got a different grille. Someone who owned this previously cut those tabs on the top to put that plate in and put the blue ford emblem on it. Unbelivible what some people do to cars |
Posted By: californiajohnny
Date Posted: 14-January-2019 at 6:39PM
 ------------- 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: Travis91
Date Posted: 15-January-2019 at 2:18AM
| Its pretty sad isnt it. I dont know if autokrafters or macs or someone else would be able to make a mold out of it or not. But wanted to ask on here and see what anyones thoughts on it before i throw it out. |
Posted By: handsofstone
Date Posted: 15-January-2019 at 2:23AM
| Maybe a real big 3D printer could make the grille. Just a thought. |
Posted By: jversch
Date Posted: 15-January-2019 at 2:38AM
 Don't throw it out , someone should be able to use it , if not just for repair to another grill . ------------- Jerry VerSchneider 1972 Gran torino formal roof H Code 1973 Gran torino fast back H code. |
Posted By: Travis91
Date Posted: 18-January-2019 at 2:16AM
| Yeah i will hold onto it. I would like to see them come to the reproduction market. I called autokrafters the other day and they told me to try calling hemmings motor news. If im not able to get in contact with someone that would be able to make a mold from it i will put it up for sale on here. Even though its cut at the top it would be better for someone out there looking for a grille that doesnt have one or in worse shape. |
Posted By: texanrebel
Date Posted: 05-October-2019 at 3:29AM
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I know it's an older thread, but would like to add the following for the step-brother Montego's: Wheel mouldings, both front and rear Steering wheel center cap "Lincoln/Mercury Montego" Rear Tail light gasket - part #D2GY-13461A / B Link assembly for rear sway bar - part #D20Z-5K484A ------------- 1972 Montego GT 1977 Mercury Monarch 1988 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe |
Posted By: 72FordGTS
Date Posted: 05-October-2019 at 7:16AM
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Any update on new repop parts Joe? ------------- Vince 1972 Ford GTS Sportsroof - Survivor, One Family car GTS.org Admin |
Posted By: handsofstone
Date Posted: 05-October-2019 at 8:27AM
| Shoulder belts and retracts would be sweet. Not sure if it already was asked about somewhere else. |
Posted By: The Torino Kid
Date Posted: 11-October-2019 at 4:26PM
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1)72-73 tail lamp buckets with the bulb sockets and wiring. 2) molded one piece headliner 3) 73 rear license plate/fuel door replacement in "metal" not the plastic o.e 4)center console kits 5) front grilles for 72-73 6)Sport Grille and trunk emblems kits 7)cowl repair panels would be my suggestions. ------------- 1973 Gran Torino Sport CJ 351 'Q' code 63R body |
Posted By: TV 2M8O
Date Posted: 13-October-2019 at 7:57AM
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When I first reached out to Ron, here was his reply.... "send a list of items and I will review them and pass them along to my sources if I think they merit it. Keep in mind that most items reproduced require 10s-100s thousands of dollars up front for tooling and then minimum production runs of 500-2500 (prepaid) and then annual sales of that amount for 3-5 years to justify the tooling expense. With that being said send me a list and I will check it out." After watching this thread for a while, here is what I sent to him... "here is a partial list of items the Gran Torino Sport forum would love to see reproduced.... 72-76 wheel opening moldings 72-76 rocker moldings 74-76 rear qtr panel lower moldings 72-76 latch pillar qtr window seal (2dr) 72-76 door panels & rear seat trim panels with correct burlwood accent insert bumper guard pads (were used across the entire Ford product line throughout the 70's) floor console lids (also used on several '70s era models) rocker molding clips (pn C9WY-6510182-A - there are being repopped by someone for West Coast Classic Cougars) There were other suggestions for year specific parts and 4 door and wagon parts but I think the ones noted above would be excellent candidates for reproduction and would sell pretty well. Some were used on other Ford products besides the Torino for several years. I look forward to your thoughts on the supplied list. I'm sure if there are any listed above that would require a sample for duplication, members would surely supply them to get new pieces in the works!" As yet I've not heard anything back from him, but I will reach out and see what his thoughts on this list are and advise...
------------- TV 2M8O OUT JOE 1976 Gran Torino S&H season 2-4 Clone Project Blog: http://tv2m8o.blogspot.com/ |