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   Hello all, my name is Christian Holloway and I prefer the name "Jack". I am about to turn 20 years of age and am an IT (FKA Radioman) in the USN. I recently bought a numbers matching 1973 Gran Torino Cobra Jet. There is a lot of work to do to make it roadworthy, so bet your bottom dollar I will be utilizing this forum a lot. The engine is complete but seized (brand new starter, distributor, alternator, plugs + wires are sitting in garage now) so I am going to have to go to a machine shop soon as engine + trans are sitting on the floor currently. The floors and trunk pan are non existent (I have learned that that is somewhat typical) and the engine bay is in pretty rough shape as the core support has rusted away. All is not lost however, the frame is in remarkable condition. As far as exterior body panels no/little work is required. The main tasks are to get a floor in it and get the engine going and do brakes brake/gas lines.

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TorinoMagic Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List New Member Joined: 06-May-2023 Location: Florida Status: Offline Points: 4	Post Options Post Reply Quote TorinoMagic Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Introductory Post Posted: 06-May-2023 at 4:58AM
	Hello all, my name is Christian Holloway and I prefer the name "Jack". I am about to turn 20 years of age and am an IT (FKA Radioman) in the USN. I recently bought a numbers matching 1973 Gran Torino Cobra Jet. There is a lot of work to do to make it roadworthy, so bet your bottom dollar I will be utilizing this forum a lot. The engine is complete but seized (brand new starter, distributor, alternator, plugs + wires are sitting in garage now) so I am going to have to go to a machine shop soon as engine + trans are sitting on the floor currently. The floors and trunk pan are non existent (I have learned that that is somewhat typical) and the engine bay is in pretty rough shape as the core support has rusted away. All is not lost however, the frame is in remarkable condition. As far as exterior body panels no/little work is required. The main tasks are to get a floor in it and get the engine going and do brakes brake/gas lines.
	Christian J Holloway 1973 Gran Torino 351CJ 1966 Chrysler Newport 383 1946 Ford Super De Luxe Roller 2021 Challenger T/A Built 5.7

spriegel Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 28-September-2021 Location: Fairview, PA Status: Offline Points: 992	Post Options Post Reply Quote spriegel Report Post Thanks(1) Quote Reply Posted: 06-May-2023 at 8:10AM
	Welcome to the forum Christian!
	Chris Fairview, PA '1973 Ford Gran Torino

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(1) Quote Reply Posted: 06-May-2023 at 8:28AM
	Welcome to the forum. IC Electrician was my rate. We have quite a few veterans among us. This group will make you feel right at home. All good people.
	Steve M.

TorinoMagic Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List New Member Joined: 06-May-2023 Location: Florida Status: Offline Points: 4	Post Options Post Reply Quote TorinoMagic Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 06-May-2023 at 9:19AM
	Thank you for the reply, have a good day.
	Christian J Holloway 1973 Gran Torino 351CJ 1966 Chrysler Newport 383 1946 Ford Super De Luxe Roller 2021 Challenger T/A Built 5.7

72 RS 351 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 04-September-2014 Location: Knoxville TN Status: Offline Points: 3445	Post Options Post Reply Quote 72 RS 351 Report Post Thanks(1) Quote Reply Posted: 06-May-2023 at 9:51AM
	Welcome Jack, this is a great place to share the experience of rebuilding a classic old Ford, and to rebuild an engine if you need to.
	*Don* 73 Ranchero "Sport 72 front end", floor shift/console, planning EFI 7000 rpm 351 stroker 73 Ranchero GT 351C-4V &4R70W for sale later. 92 Lincoln Mark VII SE GTC, OBDII 347/4R70W

AUS GTS Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 26-July-2021 Location: Australia Status: Offline Points: 384	Post Options Post Reply Quote AUS GTS Report Post Thanks(1) Quote Reply Posted: 06-May-2023 at 11:58AM
	Welcome Jack!
	Al

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(1) Quote Reply Posted: 07-May-2023 at 12:46AM
	Welcome Christian! I upgraded you to a new members so you have full forum privileges. It looks like you tried to post a photo. You will now be able to upload photos directly to the forum. We are more than happy to help you out with your project. Post questions as you go, or start a project thread.
	Vince 1972 Ford GTS Sportsroof - Survivor, One Family car GTS.org Admin