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    Posted: 12-June-2020 at 3:54AM
Hi guys 
I’m a Pontiac gto guy but this car is close to me and I’ve always liked the Torino . What do you guys think ?

Any help , tips , what’s right what’s wrong will be appreciated. I do know this car came with a bench but he added the correct buckets and console to the car 

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Wow Shocked !
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Obviously, the engine had at least a Krylon rebuild (overspray on wire loom)
Block is cast "352" which was used with 352, 390. Wasn't aware they were used for 428. But Ford may have used the outer molds with a different core mold. FE engines all look the same, so i would check the numbers on the block carefully. 428 is externally balanced.
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How the Heck does a REGULAR CAB SHORTBED weigh over 5200 pounds?
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What a sharp looking car!  At least the Marti confirms it is a real 428 car.  These were pretty rare in 1968 since it was introduced partway through the model year.  I am no expert on these early Torinos, so hopefully some guys with more experience on these cars will chime in.  



I did notice a few things on this car. I am not sure if you are looking for a 100% correct stock car.  The pic posted in the reply above of the engine shows that is has an aftermarket modern distributor.  Like Randy says, check to make sure it is the correct engine for the car. 



This rear undercarriage shot shows that it has overload shocks.  Not a big deal, but obviously not correct.  Maybe it's compensating for sagging rear springs?



I also noticed in this pic of the trunk, it looks like possibly a rust stain on near the left wheel house?  It might be worth a closer examination.  At minimum, I'd want to see the whole trunk floor.

If you are close by to this car, I'd go look at it in person. He's asking a lot of money for this car, so I'd want to lay eyes on it to ensure it is worth that kind of coin.  Keep us posted.



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thanks guys 
Keep the info coming . Where did they stamp the vin on the block and on the tranny ? 
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Sides and lower area.
"352" was cast into a LOT of FE blocks, including some 428s cast at DIF foundry, but...
Caveat Emptor.


Edited by Big Bird - 13-June-2020 at 1:50AM
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Sweet ride. Lot of coin but would look good in my garage. I always add 100k miles when I look at cars that old unless it is proven with service records or lots of barn dust.
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