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 Posted: 01-August-2009 at 5:22PM |
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Ok, so there are two things holding me back and the the car is 100% complete! My dash lights work except for the instrument cluster, how do i disassemble it to change bulbs. Two, my left blinker in front will not light, although my rear left blinker flashes.....also the front left bulb lights when i turn on my driving lights. I bet someone has a wiring diagram the can take a look at and at least point me in the direction of where to go....Im stumped, Thanks for your help!
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Graham Sauser
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Posted: 01-August-2009 at 6:01PM |
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PICSSSSS!!!!!! NOW
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Posted: 02-August-2009 at 10:28PM |
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PICSSSSS!!!!! OF YOUR CAR NOW!!!
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Eliteman76
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Posted: 03-August-2009 at 5:48AM |
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Alot of times, the bumb sockets get corroded over the years and they don't work. I've run into this issue as I have been working on both the '72 and '73 GTS recently.
As far as bulb replacement, you do not need to take the cluster apart, unless you plan on either sticking LED lights in, or want to remove the bulb light diffuser caps to brighten up the cluster a bit.
I am debating, but I would wonder if you don't have a grounding issue. Hard to say off hand.
I don't know if I have the 1974 electrical manual, but I have 72-73, and 75-76, of a couple different cars.
They are huge fold out diagrams, but I know on ebay, there are laminated color diagrams from at least one source...don't know how much though.
Andy
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 Andrew:GTS.ORG admin, '72 Q code 5 speed RestomodPondering: #99Problems |
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sauser676
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Posted: 03-August-2009 at 4:08PM |
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i got that fixed, bad connector & bulb, everything worked perfectly, but now my brake lights wont light and the solenoid clicks when starting then it catches! ERRRRRRRR
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Graham Sauser
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Posted: 03-August-2009 at 4:14PM |
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COme on Dude lets see some pics of this sexy monstrosity
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sauser676
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Posted: 07-August-2009 at 4:47PM |
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Ok, so its cool to drive but really sluggish! i have a 302W, FMX, and i have no idea about the rear end. all can tell you is the engine revs plenty fast there is just no acceleration... any tips on perking her up?
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Posted: 07-August-2009 at 6:16PM |
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yea WHEN YOU SHOW US PICS.
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GranTorinoMan
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Posted: 08-August-2009 at 4:24AM |
What happens when you go through the gears, is there any hesitation? Sometimes when a car sits for a long time the brakes seize up and won't release properly.
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Posted: 08-August-2009 at 9:11AM |
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No it runs & shifts fine, its just slow @ accelerating.
Anything I can to to "encourage" a faster 0-60 time without breaking the bank? |
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1975MontegoMX
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Posted: 08-August-2009 at 9:12AM |
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Rear Gears, that's what I've always heard. You probably have 2.75's.
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Posted: 08-August-2009 at 9:14AM |
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Where do I get diffrent gears? |
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Posted: 08-August-2009 at 9:20AM |
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Summit Racing, Jegs, Dearborn Classics, Lots of places have them, just dont go to high (Numerically) I'd go with a 3.50/3.55 around there, but its up to you.
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Posted: 08-August-2009 at 9:23AM |
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http://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS/555/60001/10002/-1 (3.50 Ratio 149.99)
http://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS/555/60003/10002/-1 (3.89 Ratio 149.99) George |
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Posted: 11-August-2009 at 6:01PM |
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Randy's Ring & Pinion are very good to deal with. Edited by GranTorinoMan - 11-August-2009 at 6:02PM |
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Posted: 14-August-2009 at 5:20PM |
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GAH! left blinker dash indicator has stopped working! but the blinker still works, anyone know what wire it is?
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Posted: 19-August-2009 at 6:47AM |
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Ok, so you guys asked for photos a while back, and now here they are! Just had the new rims and tires put on this morning!
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Posted: 19-August-2009 at 6:49AM |
 
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Posted: 19-August-2009 at 7:53AM |
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Graham, the car looks awesome! You did an outstanding job getting her back together. Those wheels also compliment the car very nicely...I'm sure you're enjoying her already! Good luck getting the kinks out. |
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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 |
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Posted: 19-August-2009 at 8:37AM |
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Looks fantastic Did e Earl Scheib do the stripe also. Congratulations Conard
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Posted: 19-August-2009 at 9:04AM |
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Dude Get some Chrome on that monstrosity... Other than that its good lets see interior
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Posted: 19-August-2009 at 10:46AM |
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The car looks GREAT Graham! Feel free to post more pics. GREAT JOB!!!
~Chris
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Posted: 19-August-2009 at 11:55AM |
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yea looks nice! what size wheels are they?
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-Pete
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Posted: 19-August-2009 at 12:11PM |
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I shot the stripe myself, I will have to look at my wheels and get back to you |
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Posted: 20-August-2009 at 3:15AM |
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Car looks good, all you need now is a funky 70's hair doo. Did you find out what was making your car feel sluggish?
Edited by GranTorinoMan - 20-August-2009 at 3:16AM |
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Posted: 20-August-2009 at 3:18AM |
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ya those rear end gears are set at a really low ratio so I am going to replace those, but with the new tires it seems to preform a little better
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Posted: 21-August-2009 at 4:37AM |
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My first rear gear change was from the factory 3.00 to a 3.70 limited slip and it really made my GTS wake up off the line. Another thing you can do is change your 1st & 2nd gear in your transmission to help multiply your torque.
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Posted: 21-August-2009 at 11:11AM |
I have probably the best white man 'fro ever, just sayin
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