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   Hi everyone.  New member here.  As you might guess by my handle I don't have a Torino, however I've lurked here for a long time and picked up much valuable info to help me with my 72 T-Bird.  I thought it would be a good idea to join up so I can share as well.

Fortunately the Torinos and Tbirds seem to share a lot of mechanical parts and since the 70's big Birds do not get a lot of love from collectors, I find there is a lot to learn and share here, even just regarding general Ford knowledge.  As soon as I am allowed to I will contribute my recent experiences "restoring" the 72 Tbird.

I'm a desktop user only so don't be insulted if I fail to respond quickly to any comments.

Cheers,
James

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1972Bird Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List New Member Joined: 04-August-2021 Location: Blaine, WA Status: Offline Points: 14	Post Options Post Reply Quote 1972Bird Report Post Thanks(1) Quote Reply Topic: Hello everyone Posted: 04-August-2021 at 7:29AM
	Hi everyone. New member here. As you might guess by my handle I don't have a Torino, however I've lurked here for a long time and picked up much valuable info to help me with my 72 T-Bird. I thought it would be a good idea to join up so I can share as well. Fortunately the Torinos and Tbirds seem to share a lot of mechanical parts and since the 70's big Birds do not get a lot of love from collectors, I find there is a lot to learn and share here, even just regarding general Ford knowledge. As soon as I am allowed to I will contribute my recent experiences "restoring" the 72 Tbird. I'm a desktop user only so don't be insulted if I fail to respond quickly to any comments. Cheers, James
	1972 Thunderbird 429 A/C only with manual windows and doors, no vinyl top!

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: 04-August-2021 at 8:02AM
	Welcome James.
	*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

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: 04-August-2021 at 9:28AM
	welcome!
	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

Big Bird Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 25-August-2013 Location: New York Status: Offline Points: 4194	Post Options Post Reply Quote Big Bird Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 04-August-2021 at 9:30AM
	Welcome and yes, your Thunderbird is an obese Torino. Structurally the same, just stretched and loaded.
	"What we do in full frontal view, is more honest than your cleaned-up mind." Randy 1979 T-Bird 2005 F-150 STX RCSB 4.6, 3.55 LSD How the Heck does a REGULAR CAB SHORTBED weigh over 5200 pounds?

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: 5848	Post Options Post Reply Quote 72FordGTS Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 04-August-2021 at 11:08AM
	Welcome! I have upgraded you to a new member so you have full forum privileges. We'd love to hear about your project, feel free to start a project thread.
	Vince 1972 Ford GTS Sportsroof - Survivor, One Family car GTS.org Admin

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: 1756	Post Options Post Reply Quote Steve M. Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 04-August-2021 at 2:05PM
	Welcome to the group.
	Steve M.

handsofstone Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 13-April-2018 Location: Northeast Status: Offline Points: 3946	Post Options Post Reply Quote handsofstone Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 04-August-2021 at 3:15PM
	Welcome aboard. Yes on the story and pics.

1972Bird Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List New Member Joined: 04-August-2021 Location: Blaine, WA Status: Offline Points: 14	Post Options Post Reply Quote 1972Bird Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 06-August-2021 at 5:05AM
	Thanks everyone! Obese Torino.... I like that! :) James
	1972 Thunderbird 429 A/C only with manual windows and doors, no vinyl top!

Big Bird Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 25-August-2013 Location: New York Status: Offline Points: 4194	Post Options Post Reply Quote Big Bird Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 06-August-2021 at 11:57AM
	Well, Ford needed a new Chassis for the T-bird/Mark IV. Fullsize Fords were a year away from a complete redesign into an immensity with it's own gravitational field. It was going to be a hard sell creating a "Personal Luxury Car" based on a vehicle only slightly smaller than the Titanic. So the engineers huddled up. The Eggheads and the Bean-Counters agreed that they would hit the parts-bin for the redesign. Fortunately, the Pinto was already being reworked into a "Mustang" of sorts. The Fox-chassis was a few years away, so the Torino was selected. OOH! Just noticed that you have a slicktop with Manual windows!!! No C-pillar opera windows either? Some were actually made with the 400-2v engine in 72.
	"What we do in full frontal view, is more honest than your cleaned-up mind." Randy 1979 T-Bird 2005 F-150 STX RCSB 4.6, 3.55 LSD How the Heck does a REGULAR CAB SHORTBED weigh over 5200 pounds?

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: 06-August-2021 at 6:00PM
	Hi ya James... look forward to hearing about the T-Bird.
	Al

1972Bird Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List New Member Joined: 04-August-2021 Location: Blaine, WA Status: Offline Points: 14	Post Options Post Reply Quote 1972Bird Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 09-August-2021 at 7:28AM
	Yes I have a stripper! No opera windows either but fortunately the 429 and "leather" interior. I'm fortunate it has few options so there is less to fix. Some point soon I will write up a short history of my time with the car and post a few pics. Cheers, James
	1972 Thunderbird 429 A/C only with manual windows and doors, no vinyl top!