New (but old) guy
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Topic: New (but old) guy
Posted By: kent11202
Subject: New (but old) guy
Date Posted: 27-July-2020 at 10:59AM
| Kent here. Northern CA (SF Bay Area) Car is a 1976 Ford Elite purchased new - triple black running a 460 - never wrecked - garage kept for all but about 8 months. All paperwork on hand including the original build sheet, owner manual and original bill of sale. Per the Ford database, there were darn few of these made. |
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Posted By: 72FordGTS
Date Posted: 27-July-2020 at 11:51AM
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Welcome to the forum Kent! I have upgraded you to a full member so you no have full forum privileges. It sounds like you have a pretty nice and rare Elite. Post some pics when you have a chance. ------------- Vince 1972 Ford GTS Sportsroof - Survivor, One Family car GTS.org Admin |
Posted By: californiajohnny
Date Posted: 27-July-2020 at 12:56PM
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welcome! i have seen a few survivor elites around here and seems like all of them were triple black... ------------- 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: handsofstone
Date Posted: 27-July-2020 at 2:11PM
| Pics and welcome. |
Posted By: legend onirot
Date Posted: 29-July-2020 at 2:11AM
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welcome ------------- --------------------- malcolm 1973 gran torino sport (formal)... "Stacy Lynn" 1972 gran torino (formal)... "Mackenzie" 1973 gran torino sport (sportroof)... "Leela" |
Posted By: kent11202
Date Posted: 29-July-2020 at 4:55AM
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I have not seen another triple black around here but, then again, I really haven't paid much attention. I took a look at the Ford database stats I received and it's kind of interesting There were 146,475 1976 Elites built 3,204 had the 460 with an automatic transmission Of those 3,204, 455 were painted black, and of those 455, 129 had the black interior and of those, 74 had the black half vinyl roof (aka the "Odense" roof) So, that indicates 0.05% of those built met the above criteria. (74/146,475) If you factor in that only ONE had the trailer towing package....the percentage is insane :) I have no way of knowing but suspect the "survival rate" after the 44 years I've owned it is fairly low. What does all this mean? Not much unless you are selling or looking to buy |
Posted By: kent11202
Date Posted: 29-July-2020 at 4:58AM
If I'm able to figure out how to post a picture or two, I will do so. 
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Posted By: californiajohnny
Date Posted: 29-July-2020 at 12:02PM
go to how to post pics at the top of any section... scroll down to where i did a vid and follow along once you do it a few times it comes second nature simolar if you're doing it from your phone , vince did an explanation after that for a phone------------- 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: 29-July-2020 at 12:04PM
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http://forum.grantorinosport.org/how-to-post-a-picture-updated_topic16433.html?FID=19&PR=3" rel="nofollow - http://forum.grantorinosport.org/how-to-post-a-picture-updated_topic16433.html?FID=19&PR=3 ------------- 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: kent11202
Date Posted: 31-July-2020 at 8:27AM
Groan.....I told you I was old  Anyway, try as I may I can't seem to upload any photo's. The closest I've come is getting a picture of an F-105 cockpit in "my pictures" but even that won't load. Likewise, I can't load a picture of the remains of an F-86 that crashed soon after takeoff, in Korea. (the pilot survived) Nor can I get the picture of him by his F-105 that subsequently got shot down over Nam - he survived that one as well. So, I'm switching to plan B - that will happen when my Tech Support person (13 year-old girl) comes home from her water skiing/camping trip. Be patient and thanks for your help so far.
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Posted By: handsofstone
Date Posted: 31-July-2020 at 8:40AM
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Don't sweat it. You could email them to me and I can post them for you if you like. Fixxah55 "at" gmail dot com
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Posted By: kent11202
Date Posted: 31-July-2020 at 10:13AM
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Posted By: handsofstone
Date Posted: 31-July-2020 at 10:14AM
| Very nice. |
Posted By: kent11202
Date Posted: 31-July-2020 at 10:16AM
Thanks but don't ask me how I did it without the teenage girl  I'll keep at it though
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Posted By: californiajohnny
Date Posted: 31-July-2020 at 11:17AM
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nice! once you do it a few times it becomes second nature if you miss a step it don't post took me a few times too------------- 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: Joel & Becker Wilson
Date Posted: 31-July-2020 at 11:31AM
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That is a sick ride. I too am struggling with photos. My phone uses high res and they won't download. As well, I will try other avenues. ------------- Joel and Becker Wilson 72 GTS 351 Cleveland 2v |
Posted By: Steve M.
Date Posted: 31-July-2020 at 12:13PM
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Very nice. Yup The new phones do not work well with me either. ------------- Steve M. |
Posted By: 72FordGTS
Date Posted: 01-August-2020 at 2:19AM
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The Elite looks great! I am glad you were able to get help to get the photo posted.
How large are the photos your phone takes? Our forum will allow a maximum of a 10 MB per photo upload. That is pretty huge for one photo. If they are bigger than that, you can resize and they will upload. Or I can see if I can alter the forum settings. ------------- Vince 1972 Ford GTS Sportsroof - Survivor, One Family car GTS.org Admin |
Joel & Becker Wilson wrote:Posted By: Steve M.
Date Posted: 01-August-2020 at 2:24AM
My Grandson gave me a class on uploading photos.  !------------- Steve M. |
Posted By: dan0R30
Date Posted: 01-August-2020 at 9:32AM
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Welcome Kent! ------------- Dan 1970 Ford Torino hardtop - 351C 4V - FMX - 9" 3.89 TrueTrac |
Posted By: kent11202
Date Posted: 03-August-2020 at 8:38AM
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Posted By: handsofstone
Date Posted: 03-August-2020 at 9:15AM
| Man that is a clean ride. |
Posted By: californiajohnny
Date Posted: 03-August-2020 at 1:30PM
see you're getting this pic thing down those chrome appliance wheels really make that car ------------- 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: kent11202
Date Posted: 05-August-2020 at 9:58AM
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I'm getting there slowly. I HAD to change the wheels - the chrome looks SO much better than those stupid wire wheel hubcaps that came on the car and constantly "squeak" - drove me crazy. Of course I still have them stashed in the attic above my garage for some unknown reason.
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Posted By: Rons73
Date Posted: 05-August-2020 at 5:46PM
| Super sweet! |
Posted By: gpd294
Date Posted: 06-August-2020 at 4:30AM
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Your Elite in black with the chromes wheels does stand out. Looks really cool! ------------- 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: kent11202
Date Posted: 07-August-2020 at 4:56AM
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Many thanks. I bought it 44 years ago TODAY....why do I keep fooling around with this? I think my wife would be happy if I sold it.  |
Posted By: handsofstone
Date Posted: 07-August-2020 at 5:03AM
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How much?
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Posted By: kent11202
Date Posted: 07-August-2020 at 7:28AM
OK John, I get it. She saw what I posted and told me I should check the board for any updates. She was/is hoping somebody would ask that and thereby get me thinking about selling it. Good grief, between you and her..... Edit: For the record, I have no "solid" idea what it's worth so I hide behind that when she brings it up. I think she just wants to free up garage space - it's a three-car space so taking one of the three cars out leaves more room for "something."
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Posted By: handsofstone
Date Posted: 07-August-2020 at 10:37AM
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As it is I have to travel across town to get to where I keep my car. I wish I had room for more but am glad I don't at the moment. Lol Vise Grip Garage show just drove a similar car 600 miles after freeing up an engine that was sitting for 29 years. The engine was locked up solid.. Pretty good show on YouTube. I could have a few beers with that guy.
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Posted By: californiajohnny
Date Posted: 07-August-2020 at 1:01PM
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no, keep the car sell the wife
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Posted By: kent11202
Date Posted: 08-August-2020 at 7:45AM
That's a thought but I'll have to pass on that option - she's armed
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Posted By: californiajohnny
Date Posted: 08-August-2020 at 9:45AM
 
------------- 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: handsofstone
Date Posted: 08-August-2020 at 9:50AM
Aren't they all.
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Posted By: californiajohnny
Date Posted: 08-August-2020 at 9:55AM
i don't think he meant with a frying pan------------- 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: Steve M.
Date Posted: 08-August-2020 at 12:40PM
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This is good stuff. Keep the car and get a motorcycle! ------------- Steve M. |
Posted By: kent11202
Date Posted: 09-August-2020 at 4:51AM
I tried that - bought an HD Dyna Low Rider but when a damn deer jumped in front of me (yes, I hit him) she really ramped up the heat (because she cares) so I sold it. Sigh, I still miss the bike but, frankly, I'm too old at this juncture.
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Posted By: californiajohnny
Date Posted: 09-August-2020 at 7:18AM
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------------- 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: Steve M.
Date Posted: 09-August-2020 at 1:17PM
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I hear that. Still have all, the wife, 2 Harley Davidson's the old boat and my Gran Torino. She accepted this because I included her in all of it. We have a great marriage and are enjoying our lives. Hope this helps you. ------------- Steve M. |