1972 1978 frame.?
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Topic: 1972 1978 frame.?
Posted By: Anderslober
Subject: 1972 1978 frame.?
Date Posted: 24-November-2019 at 2:53AM
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Hi Forum..qq...are the Torino frames from 1972 and 1978 the same? As you may all know, I need a frame piece for my 1972 GTS..just where the rear lower control arm is......are these frames the same? Thanks... (Johnny......any cutting this weekend?..I am desperate for news..)
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Posted By: californiajohnny
Date Posted: 24-November-2019 at 5:25AM
i had too many errands to do yesterday  but if the weather is good today i may attempt it? if it wasn't still a whole car it would be easy...------------- 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: Anderslober
Date Posted: 24-November-2019 at 6:00AM
ok Johnny...lemme know...Brake out the plasma cutter! Are the 72 and 78 frames the same? I saw a 78 frame and it did not look quite like mine in the problem area around where the rear lower control arm mounts......
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Posted By: californiajohnny
Date Posted: 24-November-2019 at 8:17AM
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not completely sure on the 77-79's?? ------------- 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: 24-November-2019 at 8:45AM
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i'm gonna work on getting that piece out... ------------- 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: 24-November-2019 at 11:30AM
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got it out!!! what a pain i'll email you a pic soon.... ------------- 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: Anderslober
Date Posted: 24-November-2019 at 3:38PM
| Johnny...friggin AMAZING help! Thanks. |
Posted By: californiajohnny
Date Posted: 24-November-2019 at 5:59PM
  ------------- 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: 26-November-2019 at 1:19PM
Yes, the '72 and '78 frames are the same in the area your are rusted. The frame basically was the same from '72 to '79. However, in front of the front axle and behind the rear axle was altered depending on the year. ------------- Vince 1972 Ford GTS Sportsroof - Survivor, One Family car GTS.org Admin |
Anderslober wrote:Posted By: Rockatansky
Date Posted: 26-November-2019 at 2:10PM
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so you could swap the front & rear bumper mount extensions (frame horns) from the 72 frame to any other same wheelbase frame and it will work. wheelbase can be adjusted by sectioning the middle, paying attention to body mount locations. do you have a line on a donor frame local? ------------- 72 GT Ute |
Posted By: californiajohnny
Date Posted: 26-November-2019 at 2:21PM
already on it, cut ready to send...
------------- 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: Eliteman76
Date Posted: 08-December-2019 at 9:03AM
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Certain sections are the same. I have sectioned out the lower rear control arm pockets in the past, and I've found it is best to cut the entire frame section ahead of the splice joint of the rear frame to side frame section. cut the rear frame rail above the lower control arm pocket and send the entire donor section, to allow the person repairing the frame plenty of metal. when welding in, care must be taken to do 45 degree bevel grinds to allow for additional weld penetration and confirm the welds are good and not full of impurities. because this is an area that is critical to the operation of the car, if you are not confident in your welding skills, seek out a certified welder with proper equipment to repair. after repairs, take care to use an encapsulator product inside the repaired frame rail sections to reduce potential rust issues. Also, this goes without saying, but remove your fuel tank while grinding and welding on that area of the vehicle. all it takes is a nearly empty fuel tank, and fumes and some sparks to create a very bad scenario. -------------  Andrew:GTS.ORG admin, '72 Q code 5 speed RestomodPondering: #99Problems |
Posted By: Anderslober
Date Posted: 08-December-2019 at 11:07AM
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Thanks..great info. A pro-welder will be doing the job. Here is a picture of the part going in. Thanks to CaJohnny!  |
Posted By: californiajohnny
Date Posted: 08-December-2019 at 3:24PM
i cut that out with the fuel line intact... just pulled it out of the way, but i don't recommend it!! that's only for skilled individuals like myself  note the smaller frame section in the front... i'd grind the welds to remove the inner piece, grind yours off saving the smaller side section of yours intact so this can be slid into place then rewelded as the factory did but andy is correct about "V" ing the butt joints for the upper graft ------------- 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 |