Bodywork Torino 72
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Topic: Bodywork Torino 72
Posted By: Zawit
Subject: Bodywork Torino 72
Date Posted: 26-November-2018 at 9:13PM
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Hi Folks, I though Id upload a few pictures of my Torino to show the state of the body. The body itself has been sandblasted to remove the paint, rust etc. After the blasting we saw that the whole structure of the body looks a bit like swiss cheese ;-). What are the chances in aquiring new/used/aftermarket parts for the bodywork? We´re not looking for simple parts like the sheet metal etc. The problem is the frame of the roof, firewall etc. Are there frame parts available for the Torino? I hope to get some honest answers and a big thanks to anyone that replies. Regards Ben http://img18105.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=330959049_20181118_143931_resized_122_435lo.jpg" rel="nofollow">  http://img18124.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=309616456_20181118_143949_resized_122_1126lo.jpg" rel="nofollow"> http://img18117.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=330964356_20181118_143959_resized_122_33lo.jpg" rel="nofollow"> http://img18126.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=309668939_20181118_144007_resized_122_146lo.jpg" rel="nofollow"> http://img18125.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=309695709_20181118_144017_resized_122_270lo.jpg" rel="nofollow"> http://img18105.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=309732433_20181118_144032_resized_122_728lo.jpg" rel="nofollow"> http://img18127.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=309756559_20181118_144040_resized_122_569lo.jpg" rel="nofollow"> http://img18117.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=309779232_20181118_144045_resized_122_1183lo.jpg" rel="nofollow"> http://img18104.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=309806556_20181118_144103_resized_122_877lo.jpg" rel="nofollow"> http://img18124.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=330984626_20181118_144719_resized_122_1154lo.jpg" rel="nofollow"> http://img18115.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=309882215_20181118_144726_resized_122_847lo.jpg" rel="nofollow"> http://img18127.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=309891837_IMG_20180911_WA0000_122_348lo.jpg" rel="nofollow"> http://img18117.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=309900241_IMG_20180911_WA0001_122_555lo.jpg" rel="nofollow"> http://img18104.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=309909317_IMG_20180911_WA0008_122_787lo.jpg" rel="nofollow"> http://img18115.imagevenue.com/img.php?image=330992155_IMG_20180911_WA0009_122_508lo.jpg" rel="nofollow"> |
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Posted By: jversch
Date Posted: 27-November-2018 at 5:53AM
 wow , I have had parts cars that looked better than that .------------- Jerry VerSchneider 1972 Gran torino formal roof H Code 1973 Gran torino fast back H code. |
Posted By: changinlatitudes
Date Posted: 27-November-2018 at 10:45AM
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Eek! Swiss cheese indeed! The parts are out there, mostly cut from guys who have parts cars. Others will chime in here soon! ------------- Matt 1969 Mercury Marauder 390 1972 Montego MX 2003 Mercury Marauder 300A 1994 F-150 5.8 2016 Ford Fusion Titanium |
Posted By: kychevyguy
Date Posted: 27-November-2018 at 2:44PM
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Needs lots of love, but it can be done. Good luck Tschus ------------- JT, USAF Ret./Architect 1971 Ford F100 "Lizzy" 1971 Cougar XR7 "Kitty" 1984 Chevy Silverado "Sylvia" 2009 Smart Fortwo Cabrio "Lil Dude" 2015 Volvo XC60 R-Design "Sven" |
Posted By: 72FordGTS
Date Posted: 28-November-2018 at 12:09PM
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No one reproduces any of that structural metal on the car. You'd have to find someone willing to cut up a car with good metal and send it to you, although that might be expensive due to your location. Otherwise, you'd have to cut and fabricate patches to fix those parts. There is some sheetmetal available, like 1/4 panel skins, but no trunk floors that I am aware of. You'd have to make a patch for the trunk and the floor area under the rear seat. ------------- Vince 1972 Ford GTS Sportsroof - Survivor, One Family car GTS.org Admin |
Posted By: hogfiddles
Date Posted: 28-November-2018 at 12:38PM
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Seeing that he is from Germany, I can understand why he would have snagged this!! ------------- 1973 Gran Torino Sport - Q code “Q-Clone” project-on-hold 1972 Gran Torino Sport - Q code new project 1972 Gran Torino - parts 1969 Torino GT - M code 95+/- mid-80's Yamaha XJ-Series (10 trophies) |
Posted By: Zawit
Date Posted: 04-December-2018 at 7:04PM
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Hi...phew..what a work week. Just found the time to sit down and get on the net ;-). Thanks for all of the replies. We knew that the body wasnt in a good shape but the other parts (engine, brakes etc.) compensated it. Im still deciding about repairing the body or buying a new one. Slowly but surely I think Im gonna have to buy a new one. ;-)
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Posted By: newmexguy
Date Posted: 16-December-2018 at 7:01AM
| Would try and find a southwestern body and frame if I were you. Desert Valley and Hidden Valley in Arizona are two places to check. Neither will be inexpensive. I did cut some perfect Quarters off a car in the El Paso U pull eight or so years ago. They had three 72-73 formal coupes in a short window of time. All are crushed and gone now. |