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Big Bird 
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 Posted: 21-August-2022 at 4:49AM |
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Wow! Just saw this... Glad Johnny is OK.
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hogfiddles
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Posted: 21-August-2022 at 6:38AM |
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Here’s the grill I have.... I guess the plastic has some cracks in it, so that would be out. The surround is pretty good..... I might have better vertical metal trims for in the grille but I’ll have to look. I sent a video to John..... hope it went through.   Dave Fox
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Steve M.
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Posted: 21-August-2022 at 8:31AM |
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Between all of us, he should be all set. I have two geills, one is painted rattle can black. With a surround. It too is rattle can black no dwnts.
The other geill has cracks similar to the one pictured above. Its surround it is painted metallic silver with no dents
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Posted: 21-August-2022 at 8:42AM |
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I so need to get my glasses. Forgive the misspellings
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californiajohnny
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Posted: 21-August-2022 at 10:23AM |
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thanks everyone! dave i did get the video but didnt get to watch it thoroughly yet...
just removed the mangled bumper assembly... 
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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: 21-August-2022 at 10:51AM |
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Ok, glad it went through
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Posted: 21-August-2022 at 4:53PM |
Hopefully getting that, the hood, and the Fender out of the way will make things look a whole lot less drastic.
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1972 Gran Torino Sport - Q code new project 1972 Gran Torino - parts 1969 Torino GT - M code 100+ mid-80's Yamaha XJ-Series (14 trophies) |
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Posted: 22-August-2022 at 3:53AM |
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OMG! So glad you are okay John.
There seems to be allot of accidents this year with the older cars :( If anyone can rebuild it, it is you. |
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Posted: 22-August-2022 at 8:11AM |
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yeah there has been
 
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Posted: 24-August-2022 at 3:31PM |
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a shout out to steve m. thanks!!! i got the trim and the NOS emblem today
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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: 25-August-2022 at 4:54AM |
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No problem
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Posted: 30-August-2022 at 8:51AM |
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John, I did not see that head on pic before. Wow. Lot harder than I originally thought I figured it was more like Matt Dragon's T bone accident back in 1981.
With that being said... Fron frame clip might be do-able, but I would be really checking things for squareness. I know these were not exactly super tight tolerance vehicles when produced in the 1970's but I would certainly eyeball the frame in a cross pattern using the holes in the frame and check from multiple points. I see no reason to salvage a diamond'ed frame unless it can be fixed with a rosebud torch and frame machine. I could see clipping the entire front section. I am honestly curious on pictures of the A pillars, C pillars, and roof skin, if there are any impact deformation. Stuff I saw on a FB post, did not look like the impact twisted the body tub. It goes without saying, but when you get to the point of inspecting the back half...Make sure you check the rear suspension. See if anything like the lower rear control arms got tweaked. Damaged bushings, etc. Impacts like that can ripple effect down an entire vehicle. See it too many times when I used to pull frames and pull unibody structures. Maybe it's time to find a good used Crown Vic Police interceptor and do a 2003-2012 Front clip upgrade and get those 12.5"-13" front big brakes ;)
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Posted: 30-August-2022 at 8:55AM |
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Great post...... I highly suspect John knows all that already, though..... but yep..... always good to remind, cuz it’s so easy to forget obvious stuff, too.
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Posted: 31-August-2022 at 8:49AM |
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thats the plan!
 fwiw i already have the big lincoln 12 discs all the way around |
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Posted: 31-August-2022 at 10:04AM |
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Well, well, well… Would you look at that —- we all called, too!!!
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Posted: 01-September-2022 at 7:28PM |
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mtburger sent me a side marker light... thanks mike! i got it today looks great
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Posted: 05-September-2022 at 5:28AM |
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You are quite welcome Sir.
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Posted: 23-September-2022 at 4:19AM |
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Sent out a grill surround today. One stud was snapped. There's a few scratches on it and some slight discoloration which will buff out. If I come across anything else that might help out, I'll let you know.
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Posted: 23-September-2022 at 7:16AM |
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wow thanks steve!
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Posted: 23-September-2022 at 9:12AM |
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Glad to help. I know where you're coming from. As someone who has been where you're at, I'm just glad that I can help.
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Posted: 19-September-2023 at 5:33PM |
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looks like its been a while ( post above says a year ago)... haven't done anything on my car
just been busier than a cat covering sh*t lately with doing everyone Else's cars...but i did message another buddy that does bodywork who offered me the use of his frame machine just need to go check it out then haul my car up there and pull the frame a bit then i can graft on the front sectionand today another torino guy asked if i had a good rear bumper brace? and he sent a pic showing about a dozen bumper guards (not sure why but i do need a nice pair for the front!!!) since i bought a nice front bumper but the guy accidentally sent a rechromed pair but they were for the rear so this may just be the answer probably do a parts swaplike last year another kinda local guy wanted the spindle and brakes from the 73 parts ranchero, then one night i saw he posted a 72 scoop section from a hood messaged him, hey if you want to bring that hood section up i'll just swap you for the brakes you wanted!!! he agreed and didso i'm slowly rounding everything i need to fix my car... |
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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: 19-September-2023 at 8:09PM |
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Good to see some progress though…can’t do a rebuild without parts
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Posted: 20-September-2023 at 6:18AM |
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That is good progress, the parts are the hardest part.
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Posted: 20-September-2023 at 8:27AM |
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Glad it's coming along. Make sure you post the parts you still need and hopefully some the forum members can help you out. This car will live on!
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Posted: 22-September-2023 at 12:32PM |
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Great start. I saw that Steve Casteel was selling off some of his parts stash. He might have some good parts.
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Posted: 24-March-2026 at 4:35PM |
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collected most of the needed parts including some parts that were custom chromed...
still havent started on my car yet but soon! |
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Posted: 24-March-2026 at 11:32PM |
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Very good.
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Posted: Yesterday at 1:46AM |
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That's great, cannot wait to see your rebuilding of the car!!!!
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Glad you're finally getting the time to start on it, I'm sure it will feel good to begin on your own car and get it back on the road!
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