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BlackBetty72
New Member Joined: 20-December-2021 Location: Allons TN Status: Offline Points: 11 |
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Posted: 20-December-2021 at 12:56PM |
Hello from Tennessee
I saw this forum on the interwebs and knew I had to join it. I am the proud owner of a 1972 Ford Gran Torino Sport Blk/Blk. Long story short, my Dad purchased the car in 1973 from Crown Charlie at Crown Ford in Nashville Tn. The vehicle has been in the family ever since. My Dad passed in 2016, but I was able to talk him into passing the car (which is affectionately called “Black Betty” after the 70’s Ram Jam song) down to me. I have not had the time until recently to work on the car as many seals and hoses have dried up. I am picking the car up tomorrow and it is ready to drive which is what my Dad would have wanted. Thanks and glad to be a part of this forum. David Layne 1972 Ford Gran Torino Sport Blk/Blk 400ci 50 year old survivor
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Steve M.
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Welcome to the group.
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Wayner315
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Lucky to have had it in the family since new!
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72 Gran Torino formal roof Brougham
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72FordGTS
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Welcome to the forum! Very cool story about your Torino. My car has a similar story. I upgraded you to have full forum privileges. Post some pics when you have a chance.
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Vince
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BlackBetty72
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Thanks Steve looks like this forum is full of knowledgeable Ford people. I’m sure I will have a lot of questions.
David
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BlackBetty72
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Yes sir. The stories this car could tell.
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BlackBetty72
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72FordGTS
Thanks for the upgrade. Will post pics and more info soon. David
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californiajohnny
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welcome! and a black car too nice1
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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 |
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72 RS 351
Senior Member Joined: 04-September-2014 Location: Knoxville TN Status: Offline Points: 2765 |
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Welcome, we love to hear about every car and how it is being saved.
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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 |
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handsofstone
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Condolences to you and your family. Glad you were able to keep it in the family. We do need pics though. Welcome.
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BlackBetty72
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Thank you. I’m still trying to figure out the picture posting.
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BlackBetty72
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Greg73Oregon
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Welcome!
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legend onirot
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beautiful car. welcome!
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shanefolsom
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very nice car, welcome
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