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I live in Ridgecrest, Calif., and recently picked up a light blue 1972 Gran Torino wagon. It has a 351C-2V that a prior owner upgraded to a 4V intake and carb (I put a new Holley 600CFM on it). The basic Marti report said it came with a C4, but the L-shaped transmission pan says it has a C6 on it now. Car had quite a bit of patina, but I'm finding that the Rust-Oleum "peaceful blue" is a close enough match.

The idea is to use it to tow the 1962 Fairlane to shows since I'm getting too old now, I live in a very hot area, and if I drive the Fairlane for 6 hours to Fairlane Club of America shows out here, my back is drenched with sweat (no A/C). The Gran Torino is a factory AC car. Gran Torinos up to 1976 are also covered in that club, so I could enter both cars into the show. We'll see if this ever comes to fruition, though.

I have a picture of the car when I first got it home, but I need to get a more recent shot to post here.

Thanks for having me around.

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Inkara1 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 17-November-2021 Location: Ridgecrest, CA Status: Offline Points: 283	Post Options Post Reply Quote Inkara1 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Another new member Posted: 18-November-2021 at 7:22PM
	Good evening -- I live in Ridgecrest, Calif., and recently picked up a light blue 1972 Gran Torino wagon. It has a 351C-2V that a prior owner upgraded to a 4V intake and carb (I put a new Holley 600CFM on it). The basic Marti report said it came with a C4, but the L-shaped transmission pan says it has a C6 on it now. Car had quite a bit of patina, but I'm finding that the Rust-Oleum "peaceful blue" is a close enough match. The idea is to use it to tow the 1962 Fairlane to shows since I'm getting too old now, I live in a very hot area, and if I drive the Fairlane for 6 hours to Fairlane Club of America shows out here, my back is drenched with sweat (no A/C). The Gran Torino is a factory AC car. Gran Torinos up to 1976 are also covered in that club, so I could enter both cars into the show. We'll see if this ever comes to fruition, though. I have a picture of the car when I first got it home, but I need to get a more recent shot to post here. Thanks for having me around.
	1972 Gran Torino station wagon, light blue, 351C 2V, prior owner upgraded to 4V (2V heads), originally had a C4 but prior owner changed to C6 for some reason.

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: 2767	Post Options Post Reply Quote 72 RS 351 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 19-November-2021 at 4:31AM
	Welcome, good to have you here.
	*Don* 73 Ranchero "Sport 72 front end", floor shift/console, planning EFI 7000+ rpm 351-4V &4R70W 73 Ranchero GT 351C-4V &4R70W for sale later. 92 Lincoln Mark VII SE GTC, OBDII 347/4R70W

legend onirot Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member METAL GOD Joined: 18-January-2009 Location: hattiesburg ms Status: Offline Points: 3038	Post Options Post Reply Quote legend onirot Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 19-November-2021 at 4:57AM
	Welcome
	--------------------- malcolm 1973 gran torino sport (formal)... "Stacy Lynn" 1972 gran torino (formal)... "Mackenzie" 1973 gran torino sport (sportroof)... "Leela"

Wayner315 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 19-October-2021 Location: Alberta Status: Offline Points: 215	Post Options Post Reply Quote Wayner315 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 19-November-2021 at 8:56AM
	Welcome, any pictures of your wagon?
	72 Gran Torino formal roof Brougham

Inkara1 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 17-November-2021 Location: Ridgecrest, CA Status: Offline Points: 283	Post Options Post Reply Quote Inkara1 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 19-November-2021 at 9:07AM
	Hopefully soon, once I get approved as a new member instead of brand new member.
	1972 Gran Torino station wagon, light blue, 351C 2V, prior owner upgraded to 4V (2V heads), originally had a C4 but prior owner changed to C6 for some reason.

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: 5846	Post Options Post Reply Quote 72FordGTS Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 19-November-2021 at 12:48PM
	Welcome! Sorry for the delay. I have upgraded you to a full member so you have full forum privileges and will be able to post pics. Let's see the wagon and the Fairlane. That would be a really cool combo going down the road.
	Vince 1972 Ford GTS Sportsroof - Survivor, One Family car GTS.org Admin

californiajohnny Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Joined: 05-October-2013 Location: winlock, wa Status: Offline Points: 14609	Post Options Post Reply Quote californiajohnny Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 19-November-2021 at 6:34PM
	welcome! yes pics....
	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

Inkara1 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 17-November-2021 Location: Ridgecrest, CA Status: Offline Points: 283	Post Options Post Reply Quote Inkara1 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 20-November-2021 at 1:19PM
	Here's what the car looked like when I got it home.
	1972 Gran Torino station wagon, light blue, 351C 2V, prior owner upgraded to 4V (2V heads), originally had a C4 but prior owner changed to C6 for some reason.

Inkara1 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 17-November-2021 Location: Ridgecrest, CA Status: Offline Points: 283	Post Options Post Reply Quote Inkara1 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 20-November-2021 at 1:21PM
	Here it is as of today.
	1972 Gran Torino station wagon, light blue, 351C 2V, prior owner upgraded to 4V (2V heads), originally had a C4 but prior owner changed to C6 for some reason.

Inkara1 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 17-November-2021 Location: Ridgecrest, CA Status: Offline Points: 283	Post Options Post Reply Quote Inkara1 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 20-November-2021 at 1:26PM
	Here's the '62 Fairlane during the Fairlane Club of America's national meet this past June.
	1972 Gran Torino station wagon, light blue, 351C 2V, prior owner upgraded to 4V (2V heads), originally had a C4 but prior owner changed to C6 for some reason.

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: 5846	Post Options Post Reply Quote 72FordGTS Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 21-November-2021 at 2:49AM
	Very nice cars! Nice work cleaning up the wagon.
	Vince 1972 Ford GTS Sportsroof - Survivor, One Family car GTS.org Admin

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: 383	Post Options Post Reply Quote AUS GTS Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 21-November-2021 at 10:14AM
	Hi, cool car! i was a member of the FCA... recently sold my beautiful 63.5 K-code SC. Am getting old too & had to go for something more back & sciatica friendly....
	Al