New pics of the '72 Torino Restomod
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Topic: New pics of the '72 Torino Restomod
Posted By: Hey Z
Subject: New pics of the '72 Torino Restomod
Date Posted: 20-September-2009 at 1:53PM
I know restomods aren't everyone's cup of tea but here's the latest pics of mine (she's still a work in progress - but like women they all are):
  There are more pictures on another forum here http://www.svtperformance.com/forums/shelby-gt500-150/636836-car-porn.html - http://www.svtperformance.com/forums/shelby-gt500-150/636836-car-porn.html
(along with pics of my GT500)
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Posted By: crispy23c
Date Posted: 20-September-2009 at 2:51PM
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Whoa. I love that. Nice GT500, too. I like your restomod because it's not too radical on the outside. Nice work!
~Chris ------------- |
Posted By: Classicfitness
Date Posted: 21-September-2009 at 3:10AM
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Amazing shots. Can you post more? I would love to see your car from the side. Wheels are 17"? ------------- '72 GTS 351-4b Gold Glow '75 Elite 400 Polar White  My car blog: www.fordtorino72.blogspot.com |
Posted By: Regul8r
Date Posted: 21-September-2009 at 3:57AM
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That car is BEAUTIFUL!!
Just a question...
Why calling it a RESTO-MOD?
I do not see anything on it that says "RESTO-MOD"
I do however see a beautifully restored machine.
The mustang is nice as well. ------------- Carl Corey (Moderator/Event Coordinator) Contact ANYTIME! 1976 Ford Elite "Lola Mae" 97 Suzuki Intruder 1400 US Army Retired |
Posted By: Hey Z
Date Posted: 21-September-2009 at 4:05AM
Yes they are 17" wheels. There are some other pics in the link I posted above and you don't have to be a member of svtperformance.com to view the pics in the link. Here's a pic of the car taken with a crappy cell phone camera:
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Posted By: Hey Z
Date Posted: 21-September-2009 at 4:12AM
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Cowboy - just because some people prefer our cars restored to original specs (which I like as well) but since my car lived a good part of it's life as a circle dirt track car with no interior and a 50 gallon fuel cell in the trunk I decided not to try and restore it to original specs. Thanks for the compliments.
I did have someone ask me if the purevision car was what inspired me to do this but the reality is my car was mostly done (and painted this color) long before I'd even heard of the purevision car. I really did like the purevision car though and wished I had the money to do some of the modifications that they did to theirs.
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Posted By: Hey Z
Date Posted: 21-September-2009 at 4:36AM
Here's a pic I didn't post in the other thread that some of you might like:
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Posted By: Regul8r
Date Posted: 21-September-2009 at 4:48AM
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Hey Z,
it is a BEAUTIFUL CAR!
I for one would like to see some pics of the interior, underhood and more!
The term resto-mod "I THINK" is reserved for an old car with new technology.
For instance... the 69 Charger with a full Viper drive train.
The orange mustang on the cover of August 2009 "Modified Mustangs and Fords" is the ultimate definition of RESTO MOD. THAT THING IS GORGEOUS!
Sorry, stepping down off my high horse!
DUDE, your car is BEAUTIFUL!
Tell us about the paint!!! ------------- Carl Corey (Moderator/Event Coordinator) Contact ANYTIME! 1976 Ford Elite "Lola Mae" 97 Suzuki Intruder 1400 US Army Retired |
Posted By: GranTorinoMan
Date Posted: 21-September-2009 at 4:56AM
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Nice job matching the Torino look to your Mustang keeping all the original GTS lines. I personally like the looks of straight back exhaust tips myself, however I would consider the NASCAR style exhaust like they had on the Fast & Furious Torino.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_khWWtgxAQ - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_khWWtgxAQ
Dr. Gas sells those frame clearance tubes.
https://www.drgas.net/category.php?cid=49&catid=1 - https://www.drgas.net/category.php?cid=49&catid=1
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Posted By: Hey Z
Date Posted: 21-September-2009 at 5:08AM
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cowboy - well I did add an aftermarket a/c system, a 3g alternator and some other things to update it a bit, but nothing radical like a modular motor. The paint is a BMW M3 Blue that in a few pictures looks almost purple but in most light has a nice metallic flake and is much more blue than purple.
Here's some pics of the engine bay (I need a new set of ford blue spark plug wires) and the before/after interior as well as a pic of the car when I first got it:
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Posted By: Hey Z
Date Posted: 21-September-2009 at 5:12AM
| GranTorinoMan - you're right I don't really like the exhaust tips but the guy who did the exhaust work for me did that without asking me about it. I'm redoing the entire exhaust system this winter so that will be changed. |
Posted By: Regul8r
Date Posted: 21-September-2009 at 5:23AM
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be nice when you disassemble and sell it here on GTS.org
------------- Carl Corey (Moderator/Event Coordinator) Contact ANYTIME! 1976 Ford Elite "Lola Mae" 97 Suzuki Intruder 1400 US Army Retired |
Posted By: Eliteman76
Date Posted: 21-September-2009 at 6:08AM
OK...I want those rims...LOL...that is what the white '73 GTS is going to end up ridign on, except I am using Aero 15x10's...probably on all 4 corners with 295/50's...
That car is damn sexy in the silver...I like your car in blue...but the old school centerline knock-off's and silver just works for me... -------------  Andrew:GTS.ORG admin, '72 Q code 5 speed RestomodPondering: #99Problems |
Hey Z wrote:Posted By: Torinogts73c
Date Posted: 21-September-2009 at 6:36AM
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I am not worried what others think of my car but I have had this car so long I wanted to change it. Funny thing is a person could always reverse what I did. I like to change things that improve the performance and inhance the looks. Hell never did like 5mph bumper but now it works for me since I tucked it in and sectioned it. your car is awesome!! Like the look! ------------- Gary 73 Gran Torino Sport 351CJ,17 Mustang Ecoboost,15 Jeep Grand Cherokee LTD, Ford Ranger parts hauler "Never complain Never explain" Henry Ford |
Posted By: Classicfitness
Date Posted: 21-September-2009 at 7:51AM
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Wow, thanks for all the pictures and info :) It's like an early Christmas for me. Hehe You did an amazing job with the inside. ------------- '72 GTS 351-4b Gold Glow '75 Elite 400 Polar White My car blog: www.fordtorino72.blogspot.com |
Posted By: crispy23c
Date Posted: 21-September-2009 at 8:28AM
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Wow....NICE... ------------- |
Posted By: galhetas
Date Posted: 21-September-2009 at 9:30AM
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very very nice i hope that when i`m finished with station it would look that cool.
nice job.
ricardo ------------- drive fast ,drive ford |
Posted By: mule323
Date Posted: 21-September-2009 at 12:47PM
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Now you have put me in a moral dilema! Seeing this is making me completely reconsider putting the laser stripe back on my 73 after I paint it! Congrats man, that 72 is smokin hot! ------------- (Steve) 73 G.T.S. Fastback, 351C, C6 |
Posted By: crispy23c
Date Posted: 21-September-2009 at 1:58PM
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I want those rims. What are those? Now I am rethinking the Torque Thrust II's. But 17's look damn sexy on that body... ------------- |
Posted By: Torinogts73c
Date Posted: 21-September-2009 at 2:04PM
------------- Gary 73 Gran Torino Sport 351CJ,17 Mustang Ecoboost,15 Jeep Grand Cherokee LTD, Ford Ranger parts hauler "Never complain Never explain" Henry Ford |
Posted By: Hey Z
Date Posted: 21-September-2009 at 2:32PM
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Guys I forgot the wheels are 18's not 17's like I stated earlier. They are 18x11 in the back and the wheel is called Wild Thang and are made by Bonspeed.
I used a huge 305/45/18 nitto drag radial in the back and I love it because it has so much sidewall. I hate big wheels on muscle cars with rubber band looking tires with no sidewall so in the back and the front there is plenty of sidewall.
If I ever get bored with those wheels these are what I'm getting next - Rushforth Rated X:
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Posted By: crispy23c
Date Posted: 21-September-2009 at 4:08PM
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those are cool, but I love the wild thangs! Typical 4 1/2" offset? ------------- |
Posted By: haw_y_n_merc
Date Posted: 21-September-2009 at 6:09PM
| Awesome car dude!!! Restomods rock, brings out your own creativity, and your creativity and talent are unreal with this car! |
Posted By: Hey Z
Date Posted: 22-September-2009 at 2:09AM
| Crispy I would need to find my notes on the offset we went with and I've had these wheels for at least 3 years so I'm not sure where those notes would be. We measured the backspace, measured again, and then measured again to make sure it would fit pefectly and it did. There's actually quite a bit of room for a big tire in the back on these cars if you take advantage of the proper offset. |
Posted By: gpd294
Date Posted: 22-September-2009 at 3:30AM
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Your car just looks clean!!!!!!!!! Very nice work! ------------- 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: zack4949
Date Posted: 09-April-2010 at 8:37AM
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What rims and tires did you have on the blue torino? I want to know tire sizes please, and brand.
brian ------------- BBarnard |
Posted By: Hey Z
Date Posted: 09-April-2010 at 8:45AM
305/45/18 nitto drag radial (NT555R) in the back - not sure on the fronts and currently the car is in storage at a relatives until I finish moving but I'll try to remember to get the sizes on the front. I know the fronts are also Nitto, but are not drag radials, just have the same tread pattern.
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Posted By: BBPeik
Date Posted: 12-April-2010 at 3:15AM
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Car looks great. I love the M3 blue. That is one of the best blues out there. Real nice job on the car.
Brendan ------------- 1973 Gran Torino Sport 357 Cleveland FMX 3.50 auburn pro posi 1969 Black Jade |
Posted By: zack4949
Date Posted: 12-April-2010 at 3:31AM
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I'd love to show you my 533 fastback blue 72. It looks alot like yours, it's a torque monster also. Here's my formal roof show car being restored at a local shop. It's gonna have lambo 130 degree doors, pivot swivel chevelle seats and 8 inch travel air ride. It's a 351CJ with upgrades.
brian
http://stevesrestorations.com/?p=11355 - http://stevesrestorations.com/?p=11355 ------------- BBarnard |
Posted By: Regul8r
Date Posted: 12-April-2010 at 8:39AM
What kit? ------------- Carl Corey (Moderator/Event Coordinator) Contact ANYTIME! 1976 Ford Elite "Lola Mae" 97 Suzuki Intruder 1400 US Army Retired |
Posted By: zack4949
Date Posted: 12-April-2010 at 9:21AM
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Autoloc has a universal 130 degree lambo kit my shop has ordered and will be installing. It's remote control also. http://www.thehoffmangroup.com/autoloc/product.lasso?prodinc=lambodoors - http://www.thehoffmangroup.com/autoloc/product.lasso?prodinc=lambodoors
Brian
I also am installing the flame thrower unit from them also. ------------- BBarnard |
Posted By: BackInBlack
Date Posted: 15-January-2011 at 2:51AM
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I'm new to the forums...
Just came across this thread. Really nice setup. Its near the same vision I have for my 1973 GTS.
The thread states 18x11 rear wheels and I'm assuming 18/9 in the front...
What backspacing did you use to fit those wheels without rubbing?
------------- -John 1973 GTS |
Posted By: Ron Earp
Date Posted: 15-January-2011 at 2:58AM
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Very cool, didn't see this thread before it was recently revived.
------------- 04 Ford Lightning 72 GTS BB Stroker & Toploader 98 Mustang ITS SCCA #38 08 Buell Ulysses http://www.gt40s.com" rel="nofollow - GT40s.com |
Posted By: 71cougar
Date Posted: 15-January-2011 at 5:09AM
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really slick ride there, subtle and clean
jack ------------- 71 cougar |
Posted By: CheeseSteakJim
Date Posted: 18-January-2011 at 3:24AM
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I knew I'd heard about this car somewhere. I bet you're Brian Zoeller? I have a May 2010 issue of Popular Hot Rodding with your car on the cover and a story inside. What seats are in the car in the magazine? I love them. Also, what springs/shocks did you go with? EDIT: Found it on their website: http://www.popularhotrodding.com/features/1005phr_1972_ford_torino/index.html - http://www.popularhotrodding.com/features/1005phr_1972_ford_torino/index.html |
Posted By: superroo
Date Posted: 18-January-2011 at 3:56AM
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Beautiful fastback! very well done. those buckets suit the interior really well.
love this shot:
 ------------- Carl |
Posted By: Eliteman76
Date Posted: 18-January-2011 at 5:08PM
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Brian. I want your cup holder setup. You know how many Saturdays I fumbled around local you-pull it yards looking for a cup holder I could sink into my console?? Still no luck. ------------- Andrew:GTS.ORG admin, '72 Q code 5 speed RestomodPondering: #99Problems |
Posted By: torinobry
Date Posted: 18-January-2011 at 5:29PM
that car is awesome very nice work  -------------  
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Posted By: Hey Z
Date Posted: 25-January-2011 at 8:27AM
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Thanks again guys for all the replies and compliments.
Cheese Steak yes that is my car in PHR and you probably saw in the article the seats are Scat seats, which I like, but don't bother with their crappy seat mount adapters - they aren't even close to being right and I ordered the one specific to a '72 torino.
Eliteman that cupholder came out of a 2004 infiniti g35 coupe. I had bought the infiniti new and it came with like an extra cupholder, or it was meant as an insert or something, so I just used it on my torino. I drove my torino to a dragstrip that was 2 hours away and had no where to put my coke on that long drive so I immediately started looking at cupholder options. Since my car is far from being original I had no hesitation in cutting a hole in the console for the cupholder.
I've had a lot of family issues so I haven't been posting on here for awhile but I have been checking in and reading the threads whenever time would allow. I may be adding an air-ride suspension to my torino over the winter if funds allow.
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Posted By: Torinogts73c
Date Posted: 25-January-2011 at 9:09AM
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Gotta tell ya the Torino is awesome!! Like that console set up, I have a cup holder set from a 2001 Mustang , that is my goal to cut my console and make it work. ------------- Gary 73 Gran Torino Sport 351CJ,17 Mustang Ecoboost,15 Jeep Grand Cherokee LTD, Ford Ranger parts hauler "Never complain Never explain" Henry Ford |
Posted By: Psquare75
Date Posted: 25-January-2011 at 9:20AM
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Man. my console has a padded insert and I'm still debating doing this mod (the cupholder). ------------- Paul 77 XR7 460/C6/3.00:1 *SOLD* 78 XR7 523/C6/3.5:1 79 F100 460/TKO500/3.25:1 'I also have some left over potatoes-I understand you can generate electricity from them'- Foote500 |
Posted By: Hey Z
Date Posted: 25-January-2011 at 9:21AM
| I was able to use some jb plastic weld on the cupholder and it worked great. |
Posted By: Eliteman76
Date Posted: 26-January-2011 at 4:08PM
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I looked last weekend at a couple Ford Fusions, and I like the cup holder in those cars, but I want to set up with a sliding cover that is flush with the console when not in use. ------------- Andrew:GTS.ORG admin, '72 Q code 5 speed RestomodPondering: #99Problems |
Posted By: Hey Z
Date Posted: 27-January-2011 at 3:11AM
| That would be a very cool set-up with the sliding cover. Let us know if you find something like that and post up pictures after you get it installed. |