Deluxe trunk panels now available

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   Hey guys,

Just surfing eBay seeing what's up and notice that Jack & Jill have a 
set of the new deluxe trunk panels listed.

http://cgi.ebay. com/ebaymotors/ 1974-75-76- GRAN-TORINO- TRUNK-BOARD- KIT-SIDES-REAR-4pc_ W0QQitemZ2302664 28995QQcmdZViewI tem?hash=item230266428995&_trksid= p3286.m14. l1318

I got the first prototype set about three weeks ago and THEY FIT & 
LOOKED PERFECT but there was a slight problem with the material they 
were using on the face of the panels and I've not gotten the second 
prototype set yet to see if the issue was resolved. Perhaps they got 
it fixed and went ahead with production.

Maybe if someone, besides me asks, they will post a few pictures of 
the new panels?

The original panels were the splotchy/speckled gray to match the 
trunk carpet and spare tire cover, but I like the look of the black 
panels a bit better so I'm toying with redying my trunk carpets 
black. Haven't decided if I want to "deface" my original 
carpets..... . decisions decisions!!

JOE

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TV 2M8O Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 20-September-2006 Location: Southern Ohio Status: Offline Points: 2153	Post Options Post Reply Quote TV 2M8O Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Deluxe trunk panels now available Posted: 03-July-2008 at 12:22PM
	Hey guys, Just surfing eBay seeing what's up and notice that Jack & Jill have a set of the new deluxe trunk panels listed. http://cgi.ebay. com/ebaymotors/ 1974-75-76- GRAN-TORINO- TRUNK-BOARD- KIT-SIDES-REAR-4pc_ W0QQitemZ2302664 28995QQcmdZViewI tem?hash=item230266428995&_trksid= p3286.m14. l1318 I got the first prototype set about three weeks ago and THEY FIT & LOOKED PERFECT but there was a slight problem with the material they were using on the face of the panels and I've not gotten the second prototype set yet to see if the issue was resolved. Perhaps they got it fixed and went ahead with production. Maybe if someone, besides me asks, they will post a few pictures of the new panels? The original panels were the splotchy/speckled gray to match the trunk carpet and spare tire cover, but I like the look of the black panels a bit better so I'm toying with redying my trunk carpets black. Haven't decided if I want to "deface" my original carpets..... . decisions decisions!! JOE
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Eliteman76 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group Joined: 20-March-2006 Location: Nebraska, USA Status: Offline Points: 5450	Post Options Post Reply Quote Eliteman76 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 04-July-2008 at 8:09AM
	Well, I would say I could of used these when I had my old Elite project! Good to see stuff like this being made. Me, I'd just cover them in trunk carpet and call it good.
	Andrew:GTS.ORG admin, '72 Q code 5 speed Restomod Pondering: #99Problems

Psquare75 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group Member of the Stroker Club Joined: 26-November-2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 4591	Post Options Post Reply Quote Psquare75 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 10-July-2008 at 7:07AM
	I just emailed to see if they have 77-79 stuff in the works.. Only thing I need to finish off my trunk.
	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

TV 2M8O Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 20-September-2006 Location: Southern Ohio Status: Offline Points: 2153	Post Options Post Reply Quote TV 2M8O Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 10-July-2008 at 1:51PM
	Hey gang, Received the new set of prototypes today. Haven't had a chance to test fit them yet but I'll try and do that tomorrow (Friday) but for sure by Saturday evening... I'll post results. Fit isn't the issue it's the bending of the "flaps" that's causing the problems. Psquare75, if memory serves me correctly, '77-'79 was merely a sheetmetal (and name) change and the chassis and underbody sheetmetal were pretty much the same so they should fit out of the box. They are still looking into fabricating the bracketry and providing the hardware as we speak. I'll advise once I know more about that aspect of the kit. Edited by TV 2M8O - 10-July-2008 at 1:52PM
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Psquare75 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group Member of the Stroker Club Joined: 26-November-2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 4591	Post Options Post Reply Quote Psquare75 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 10-July-2008 at 6:06PM
	The trunk is different in the sense that the fuel filler neck is in the drivers quarter panel and goes through the trunk, and not over the center of the bumper. THe cardboards are totally different.
	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

TV 2M8O Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 20-September-2006 Location: Southern Ohio Status: Offline Points: 2153	Post Options Post Reply Quote TV 2M8O Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 11-July-2008 at 2:05AM
	Roger that! I stand corrected. Honestly, I don't ever remember looking closely at a '77-79 LTD II because I hated to see the Torino die! I'm sure if someone unearthed a set, like I did for the '72-76 Torino, they would entertain the idea of looking into reproducing it. Heading over to the shop to check out the new panels in a while so I'll have some pics to share (if they are production ready) later this afternoon.
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TV 2M8O Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 20-September-2006 Location: Southern Ohio Status: Offline Points: 2153	Post Options Post Reply Quote TV 2M8O Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 11-July-2008 at 5:15PM
	The new panels worked great with no problems forming them... they are shipped flat and you need to bend the flanges into shape. Just a heads up when forming them, GO SLOW AND TAKE YOUR TIME SO YOU DON'T OVER STRESS THE MATERIAL ALL AT ONCE AND CHANCE BREAKING THE SURFACE MATERIAL ON THE EDGE, ESPECIALLY THE FLANGES THAT BREAK AWAY FROM THE FINISHED SIDE. The new material is black through and through with a smooth flat black face. Not as nice as the original shiny grained material of the first prototypes but it forms without cracking the surface (and if you rush it and do crack an edge it won't show like it did on the first set). Here are a few shots of them installed (please excuse the condition of my trunk....work in progress!!) Now I need to figure out how to replicate the speckled gray finish of the original panels and get my carpets cleaned up!!
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72Torino Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 21-December-2011 Location: Dallas, TX Status: Offline Points: 223	Post Options Post Reply Quote 72Torino Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 15-March-2024 at 11:52PM
	I found these for sale online in a few places but are listed 74-76. Isn’t the trunk area the same for all 72-76 torino coupes and fastbacks? I would like to order these for my 72 Fastback. They should fit right?

TV 2M8O Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 20-September-2006 Location: Southern Ohio Status: Offline Points: 2153	Post Options Post Reply Quote TV 2M8O Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 16-March-2024 at 2:27AM
	Just a heads up on these deluxe trunk panels is there are sheet metal brackets that facilitate mounting them securely to the tail light filler panel. I have pictures of the brackets and also think I drew up the brackets in AutoCAD so they could be reproduced. I'll have a look and see if I can find those pics and the drawing....
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