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BlackBetty72 
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Joined: 20-December-2021 Location: Allons TN Status: Offline Points: 8 |
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 Topic: New MemberPosted: 20-December-2021 at 12:56PM |
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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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Posted: 20-December-2021 at 1:12PM |
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Welcome to the group.
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Steve M.
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Wayner315
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Posted: 20-December-2021 at 2:23PM |
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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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Posted: 20-December-2021 at 2:59PM |
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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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Posted: 21-December-2021 at 5:23AM |
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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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Posted: 21-December-2021 at 5:24AM |
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Yes sir. The stories this car could tell.
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BlackBetty72
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Posted: 21-December-2021 at 5:25AM |
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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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Posted: 21-December-2021 at 7:24AM |
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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
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Posted: 21-December-2021 at 10:24AM |
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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 7000rpm 351-4V &4R70W 73 Ranchero GT 351C-4V 3.70 gears for sale later. 92 Lincoln Mark VII SE, OBDII 347/4R70W |
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handsofstone
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Posted: 22-December-2021 at 2:18PM |
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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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Posted: 22-December-2021 at 3:51PM |
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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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Posted: 22-December-2021 at 3:57PM |
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Greg73Oregon
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Posted: 23-December-2021 at 5:56AM |
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Welcome!
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legend onirot
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Posted: 04-January-2022 at 7:38AM |
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beautiful car. welcome!
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malcolm 1973 gran torino sport (formal)... "Stacy Lynn" 1972 gran torino (formal)... "Mackenzie" 1973 gran torino sport (sportroof)... "Leela" |
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shanefolsom
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Posted: 06-January-2022 at 2:37AM |
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very nice car, welcome
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