New Member with lots of questions
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Topic: New Member with lots of questions
Posted By: GPapaKim
Subject: New Member with lots of questions
Date Posted: 29-May-2018 at 4:29PM
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My first car was a 1972 Gran Torino Sport, 351 Cleveland, 4v. Had to sell it when I got married. (couldn't afford the insurance or the Gas. 40 Years later (Two weeks ago) my wife surprised me with a B-day present. A 1973 Gran Torino Sport, 351 Cleveland, 2v. 81K original miles. clean but runs rough. I haven't worked on cars since my 1st Torino and I need help. If anyone can help me find the best shop manual specific to the 73 Torino Sport and or a good restoration step by step guide, and an original owners manual I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks in advance for your help Kim Hamilton |
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Posted By: GPapaKim
Date Posted: 29-May-2018 at 4:49PM
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Tried to post a pic of my new baby but the Image box didn't have a browse button like the instructions said so I couldn't find a way to post the images from my computer. If anyone has any suggestions, please let me know. Thanks, Kim
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Posted By: torinojon
Date Posted: 29-May-2018 at 4:53PM
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i see your in az.what city are you in.im in phx.the size of your pic also has a factor in doing pics....
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Posted By: dave302
Date Posted: 29-May-2018 at 5:12PM
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Welcome to the Site. You can click the link below to read how to post a picture. http://forum.grantorinosport.org/how-to-post-a-picture-updated_topic16433&FID=19&PR=3.html" rel="nofollow - http://forum.grantorinosport.org/how-to-post-a-picture-updated_topic16433&FID=19&PR=3.html |
Posted By: dave302
Date Posted: 29-May-2018 at 5:15PM
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There is a video below about how to post a picture on a computer. You can click the picture below to see the video. |
Posted By: californiajohnny
Date Posted: 29-May-2018 at 5:51PM
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welcome! btw vince fixed the pic size thing! but there could be another issue? owners manual usually don't tell you much just basics... ( i'll check i may have a 73 original owners manual) the ford shop manual sets have a lot of good info i have 2 of the 4 that were in my car, handy at times!  ------------- 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: 72FordGTS
Date Posted: 30-May-2018 at 12:27AM
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Welcome Kim! You should be able to post pics now. When you first sign up you are a "brand new member" with limited privileges and you can't upload pics. The Webmaster has made it so that a forum admin has to manually upgrade you to a regular member. Unfortunately Admin isn't on here 24/7 so there are delays in approving new members and posts sometimes.This is to prevent spammers from joining and ruining the forum. Dave posted all the instructions on posting photos. There are separate instructions for cell phones vs computer. The shop manual sets are definitely the best resource to have. An old Chiltons or Haynes isn't bad for basic stuff but the shop manual is best. ------------- Vince 1972 Ford GTS Sportsroof - Survivor, One Family car GTS.org Admin |
Posted By: legend onirot
Date Posted: 30-May-2018 at 2:53PM
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welcome kim... you definitely came to the right place cant wait to see this beauty ------------- --------------------- malcolm 1973 gran torino sport (formal)... "Stacy Lynn" 1972 gran torino (formal)... "Mackenzie" 1973 gran torino sport (sportroof)... "Leela" |
Posted By: unlovedford
Date Posted: 30-May-2018 at 3:13PM
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Welcome! ------------- 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: chuxster
Date Posted: 31-May-2018 at 12:59AM
| Welcome!! Good luck with your Torino! Seems like they're getting harder to find every day |
Posted By: changinlatitudes
Date Posted: 31-May-2018 at 1:20AM
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Welcome! The guys on here are the best there is when it comes to questions about these cars. Good luck with your new ride! ------------- Matt 1969 Mercury Marauder 390 1972 Montego MX 2003 Mercury Marauder 300A 1994 F-150 5.8 2016 Ford Fusion Titanium |
Posted By: GPapaKim
Date Posted: 31-May-2018 at 2:47AM
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I am in Maricopa. My Pics were taken on my Iphone. I'm not sure How to post pics yet. The Instructions show a Browse feature when I select the image button but there isn't one when I try it. If there is another way I would like to know. Where are you in phoenix?
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Posted By: 72FordGTS
Date Posted: 31-May-2018 at 1:58PM
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The instructions are for an Android phone. Maybe someone who has an iPhone can take some screen shots? ------------- Vince 1972 Ford GTS Sportsroof - Survivor, One Family car GTS.org Admin |
Posted By: andrewok1
Date Posted: 31-May-2018 at 3:40PM
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WELCOME, I FOUND A COMPLETE SET OF 1973 FORD SHOP MANUALS FOR $ 69.00 +5.95 SHIPPING Goodluck on your project, link below /copy & paste link https://www.ebay.com/itm/1973-Ford-Shop-Manual-Torino-Ranchero-MX-GT-Montego-Gran-Thunderbird-Galaxie-73/401309893258?epid=593054277&hash=item5d6fef028a:g:oyEAAOSwMmBVrGXy  ------------- GET IT GOT IT GONE !!!!!!! |
Posted By: GPapaKim
Date Posted: 31-May-2018 at 5:18PM
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Posted By: californiajohnny
Date Posted: 31-May-2018 at 7:45PM
 ------------- 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: andrewok1
Date Posted: 31-May-2018 at 10:41PM
good looking  ------------- GET IT GOT IT GONE !!!!!!! |
Posted By: 72GTS351CJ
Date Posted: 31-May-2018 at 11:33PM
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Welcome!!! Looks like a real nice original car ------------- 72GTS Clint Eastwood Special |
Posted By: 72FordGTS
Date Posted: 31-May-2018 at 11:34PM
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I am glad you figured out the pics. The car looks great! ------------- Vince 1972 Ford GTS Sportsroof - Survivor, One Family car GTS.org Admin |
Posted By: chuxster
Date Posted: 01-June-2018 at 12:49AM
| Lookin good! Awesome potential! Love them 73's!! |