New to the Big Cars

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   Hi there, new to the forum and will be new to Torinos shortly. While I’ve almost always restored pre-1971 Mustangs and Cougars, the 72 GTS bug has bitten me for the next project. Looking for no other particulars than:1972, laser stripe, not too much rust and would like to start with complete. Too much rust on the east coast so I’ll be concentrating out west.

Cheers!

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Jayson Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List New Member Joined: 01-February-2025 Location: Naples Florida Status: Offline Points: 1	Post Options Post Reply Quote Jayson Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: New to the Big Cars Posted: 02-February-2025 at 1:03AM
	Hi there, new to the forum and will be new to Torinos shortly. While I’ve almost always restored pre-1971 Mustangs and Cougars, the 72 GTS bug has bitten me for the next project. Looking for no other particulars than: 1972, laser stripe, not too much rust and would like to start with complete. Too much rust on the east coast so I’ll be concentrating out west. Cheers!
	Jayson in Naples 68 GT 350 Raven Black, 69 Cougar Eliminator Comp Orange LOOKING 🧐 for 72 GTS, Laser Stripe project

CobraJoe Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 20-August-2024 Location: MA Status: Offline Points: 501	Post Options Post Reply Quote CobraJoe Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 02-February-2025 at 7:28AM
	Welcome aboard; don't rule out the North East as i purchased a "Completely Rust Free" 1968 Torino in Massachusetts of all places. the car came from las Vegas. The point is, you never know where these deals will turn up. Good luck in your hunt!
	1968 Torino GT F Code '96 Bronco, '39 Ford Coupe, '57 Fairlane, SOLD 2025 F150 SuperCrew, 2025 Edge Platinum

Steve M. Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 08-June-2019 Location: Florida Status: Offline Points: 2034	Post Options Post Reply Quote Steve M. Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 04-February-2025 at 6:29AM
	Welcome to the forum. I laughed at the" big cars" reference. Way back these were midsized cars.
	Steve M.

peter.jenerette Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 08-February-2023 Location: Nevada, TX Status: Offline Points: 1054	Post Options Post Reply Quote peter.jenerette Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 04-February-2025 at 10:08AM
	Welcome! They're out there, and all over the country. Don't be afraid of anything local, I have personally moved several rust free south cars to Maine between 2003 and 2006, also bought a bunch of salvage the top half cars from the salt belt as well. You never know what you'd find next door.
	Pete Jenerette 1972 Gran Torino (H-Code - 4R70W) 2022 F250 XLT 7.3 2003 Thunderbird

72FordGTS Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group GTS.org Admin Joined: 06-September-2005 Location: Ontario, Canada Status: Offline Points: 6780	Post Options Post Reply Quote 72FordGTS Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 04-February-2025 at 3:54PM
	Welcome to the forum! I have upgraded you to a full member so you have full forum privileges. 1972 GTSs are getting harder to find and prices are going up. We do post cars in or classified sections that we see on eBay, FB, BAT, CL, etc. Good luck.with the hunt!
	Vince 1972 Ford GTS Sportsroof - Survivor, One Family car GTS.org Admin

handsofstone Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 13-April-2018 Location: Northeast Status: Offline Points: 4229	Post Options Post Reply Quote handsofstone Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 06-February-2025 at 2:03AM
	Funny how a Cadillac from the 70s could park and have room to swing the doors open while today parking compacts leaves barely enough to open and not ding the car next spot over.