New member, and new to Torinos

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   Hello everyone, I just picked up a 76 Gran Torino. It is in pretty good shape, mechanically it is mostly original except the 351 has a 4V carb installed, and it has glasspacks. It was originally white and the previous owner made it two tone white and blue. It has a few dings and dents but overall it looks pretty good for its age. I have several older cars but this is my first classic Ford. I have not been able to find many parts for it. Is there not much reproduced for these? The previous owner installed racing seats, which I want to remove. I have the stock front bench but it would need some work. It's a column shift and it has the split bench. I don't see the point of getting buckets and a console without having a floor shifter, but a center armrest would be nice. Did they have a bench with armrest as an option? Lastly, the seatbelts are gone. I would like to install a modern 3 point. Has anyone gone this route? Thanks for having me! Dirk

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Dino Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 08-September-2023 Location: Jackson Mi Status: Offline Points: 109	Post Options Post Reply Quote Dino Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: New member, and new to Torinos Posted: 08-September-2023 at 6:36AM
	Hello everyone, I just picked up a 76 Gran Torino. It is in pretty good shape, mechanically it is mostly original except the 351 has a 4V carb installed, and it has glasspacks. It was originally white and the previous owner made it two tone white and blue. It has a few dings and dents but overall it looks pretty good for its age. I have several older cars but this is my first classic Ford. I have not been able to find many parts for it. Is there not much reproduced for these? The previous owner installed racing seats, which I want to remove. I have the stock front bench but it would need some work. It's a column shift and it has the split bench. I don't see the point of getting buckets and a console without having a floor shifter, but a center armrest would be nice. Did they have a bench with armrest as an option? Lastly, the seatbelts are gone. I would like to install a modern 3 point. Has anyone gone this route? Thanks for having me! Dirk

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: 14566	Post Options Post Reply Quote californiajohnny Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 08-September-2023 at 7:00AM
	welcome! i believe some of the later cars had a fold down bench armrest??? or from one of the similar interchangeable models.. elite, t-bird etc...
	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

Dino Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 08-September-2023 Location: Jackson Mi Status: Offline Points: 109	Post Options Post Reply Quote Dino Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 08-September-2023 at 8:16AM
	Thanks! I found this picture on one of the Facebook groups today. If that center section comes down then it would work. The blue seat came with the car. Luckily the rest of the interior is in much better shape. https://ibb.co/VwJfFFJ https://ibb.co/S7XjDCV

Neal Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 25-July-2023 Location: Cougar Trap, Tx Status: Offline Points: 78	Post Options Post Reply Quote Neal Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 08-September-2023 at 11:13AM
	Welcome aboard the Torino train.
	--Neal 1972 Gran Torino Sport

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: 5658	Post Options Post Reply Quote 72FordGTS Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 08-September-2023 at 2:38PM
	Welcome Dino! I upgraded you to a new member so you have full forum privileges. Reproduction parts are out there for '72 to '76 Torinos, but are much more limited than say a Mustang, Camaro, Charger, etc... We have a lot of knowledge and info here to help you find what you need. Post any questions you have in the appropriate section.
	Vince 1972 Ford GTS Sportsroof - Survivor, One Family car GTS.org Admin

Dino Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 08-September-2023 Location: Jackson Mi Status: Offline Points: 109	Post Options Post Reply Quote Dino Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 08-September-2023 at 3:11PM
	Thank you! I will be sure to post pictures and will be asking plenty questions. Thanks again!

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: 1733	Post Options Post Reply Quote Steve M. Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 17-September-2023 at 1:20AM
	Welcome to the forum. For seat options, the following list will help. These are direct bolt in as the cars are basically all the same 1972 - 1976 Torino all versions 1974 - 1977 Mercury Cougar, Montego 1977 - 1978 Ford LTD-II 1976- 1978 Ford Thunderbird There are others that will fit with a little bit of work. The ones that I have listed are a definite fit.
	Steve M.

Dino Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 08-September-2023 Location: Jackson Mi Status: Offline Points: 109	Post Options Post Reply Quote Dino Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 17-September-2023 at 6:50AM
	Thank you! I am picking up this interior from a 76 Granada. I'm sure I can fit the front bench, and I hope I can fit the matching rear with some tweaking.