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Suzanne
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Topic: 71 GT ConvertPosted: 24-November-2014 at 2:08PM |
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Hi, Thanks for the welcome. I have some pictures to upload but having trouble- can I use jpg files?
Anyhow, I have a very nice (I think) 71 Torino GT Convertible. My husband is too busy playing with other toys to make this reliable. I put in a power brake booster but it still has 4 wheel drum brakes and does not stop well so I am wondering about putting in front disc brakes. Also I would like to tighten up the suspension because it drives like a boat- I have a Volvo wagon with Bilstein sport suspension that I asked my mechanic to put in and I like that type of ride. Also, when I drive for an hour, like if I go out to lunch with the girls, and park it for an hour it turns over slowly- it always starts but I needed a jump once and it makes me nervous. I feel like I have dumped allot of questions here and once I get her (her name is Stella) more reliable and safe I will do other upgrades. In Austin we only have the winter when we can drive with the top down- otherwise it's too hot. I think if I can get more involved with the car my husband will have a little time to do the work- especially if I tell him what to do (as opposed to where to go :-)) Thanks, and can't wait to up load pictures and get the forum's opinion
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Regul8r
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Posted: 24-November-2014 at 5:08PM |
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Ours is the simplest picture posting site I have ever used...
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californiajohnny
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Posted: 24-November-2014 at 7:01PM |
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starting thing: could be the starter (dragging-- using more amps than normal) bad connection, weak battery, bad connection at the battery???
disc brakes would be a definite improvement!!! showing up the husband... ![]() ![]() |
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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 |
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Suzanne
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Posted: 25-November-2014 at 1:31PM |
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Pictures: Thanks for the instructions- I was clicking on the wrong icon
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Suzanne
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Posted: 25-November-2014 at 1:34PM |
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Can anyone recommend a disc brake set-up, who manufacturers a quality product. I am learning allot already! Thanks,
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Posted: 25-November-2014 at 2:00PM |
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Granada parts will bolt on also.
Edited by madmaxtorino - 25-November-2014 at 2:09PM |
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dave302
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Posted: 25-November-2014 at 2:09PM |
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Welcome to the forum, to see another kit for sale click here.
To see another kit click here. To see more kits for sale click here. You will have to scroll down to page 14 on this next website. To go there Click Here. Edited by dave302 - 25-November-2014 at 2:18PM |
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californiajohnny
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Posted: 25-November-2014 at 2:46PM |
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nice! post a few more pics if you have 'em
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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 |
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Posted: 26-November-2014 at 2:47AM |
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beautiful car!
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