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Drose72 ![]() New Member ![]() Joined: 28-November-2021 Location: Knoxville Ia Status: Offline Points: 2 |
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Hello all
I have been a torino Lover for 47 years. When i was 14 i got my first car, A bright red 1972 GTS. I Loved that car and the many great times it provided me. So fast forward some 40 years. My youngest son and his girlfriend comes home on leave from the Air Force and brings me a Bright Red 1972 GTS. Total Shock, What do you say !! To say the least i am back in love again. I am also new to this Forum thing so forgive me if i screw up. |
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Darl
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72 RS 351 ![]() Senior Member ![]() ![]() Joined: 04-September-2014 Location: Knoxville TN Status: Offline Points: 2004 |
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Very nice story, and welcome from Knoxville.
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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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Steve M. ![]() Senior Member ![]() Joined: 08-June-2019 Location: Florida Status: Offline Points: 1303 |
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Cool story.
Welcome to the group
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Steve M.
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californiajohnny ![]() Moderator Group ![]() ![]() Joined: 05-October-2013 Location: winlock, wa Status: Offline Points: 14181 |
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welcome! that's awesome
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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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72FordGTS ![]() Admin Group ![]() ![]() GTS.org Admin Joined: 06-September-2005 Location: Ontario, Canada Status: Offline Points: 4918 |
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Welcome aboard! I have upgraded you to a full member so you have full forum privileges and will be able to post pics. Let see some of your 72. Tells us more about it. What engine, transmissions, and options does it have?
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Vince
1972 Ford GTS Sportsroof - Survivor, One Family car GTS.org Admin |
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handsofstone ![]() Senior Member ![]() Joined: 13-April-2018 Location: Northeast Status: Offline Points: 3410 |
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Pretty awesome. Welcome to the show.
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kychevyguy ![]() Senior Member ![]() ![]() Joined: 16-December-2013 Location: Lexington KY Status: Offline Points: 1951 |
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Welcome!
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JT, USAF Ret./Architect
1971 Ford F100 "Lizzy" 1976 Ranchero GT "Ricky Bobby" 1984 Chevy Silverado "Sylvia" 2015 Volvo XC60 R-Design "Sven" |
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Drose72 ![]() New Member ![]() Joined: 28-November-2021 Location: Knoxville Ia Status: Offline Points: 2 |
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Here it is
86000 miles, Q code, C6 auto, 3.25 open rear, power steering, factory magnums, bench seat, with instrumentation group. I am 3rd owner. Original owner replaced original motor and transmission with a 429 and a new C6. I did't get any info on the new motor. I also got the original motor and trans with the car. It's is tucked away in the shop.
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Darl
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DJsTorino ![]() Member ![]() Joined: 08-November-2021 Location: Michigan Status: Offline Points: 139 |
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Thats a sharp looking car and a pretty cool story! Welcome to the forum
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gpd294 ![]() Senior Member ![]() ![]() Joined: 18-September-2008 Location: Dallas, Texas Status: Offline Points: 2127 |
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Welcome and great looking car!
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Carlos....1975 Gran Torino Squire Station Wagon restored to look like a 1973 Torino Station
Wagon my Dad bought new from McAnary Ford on June 6, 1973 in Gary,Indiana |
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Wayner315 ![]() Member ![]() ![]() Joined: 19-October-2021 Location: Alberta Status: Offline Points: 87 |
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Great story, full circle. Nice car you have there. Welcome from Alberta Canada.
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72 Gran Torino formal roof Brougham
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handsofstone ![]() Senior Member ![]() Joined: 13-April-2018 Location: Northeast Status: Offline Points: 3410 |
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More pics! Interior etc.
Nice ride for sure.
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AUS GTS ![]() Senior Member ![]() ![]() Joined: 26-July-2021 Location: Australia Status: Offline Points: 213 |
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Good stuff....great kids!
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Al
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handsofstone ![]() Senior Member ![]() Joined: 13-April-2018 Location: Northeast Status: Offline Points: 3410 |
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Where did they find the car? Need the car hunting story. Did you order a Marti report yet?
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fordismyboss ![]() Senior Member ![]() Joined: 05-January-2014 Location: SF Bay Area Status: Offline Points: 392 |
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What a great story, what a surprise, and what a car to be surprised with! This car has it all! More pics! Oh...and welcome to this forum!
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Sethro12 ![]() New Member ![]() Joined: 04-December-2021 Location: McGuire AFB NJ Status: Offline Points: 1 |
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Hello everyone. I am the son that bought this gem of a car for my father. The story is I remember being young and looking through photo albums with my dad where he had pictures of his 72 GTS. Got a really good picture of him with shaggy hair leaning on the hood looking real tough
![]() The car is a 2 owner car. My dad is the 3rd owner. It had the marti report and manuals and books and even a couple of Tshirts with it. It runs so good. I love the car but better yet he loves it. It’s not identical to his car but it’s pretty close and he and mom can go scoop the loop in it. We have some pictures of it we will try to get put up and even the old pictures of dad with his first car.
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1973gts ![]() Senior Member ![]() ![]() Joined: 05-March-2018 Location: Grand Rapids Mi Status: Offline Points: 484 |
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Love this story, this will definitely be an experience both you and he will always remember. Please do post the pictures of your dad and his old car and him with the new one. It sounds like both you and your dad are very lucky to have such a strong relationship, it is very heartwarming to hear stories like this and thanks for sharing. - dave
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Dave - 1973 GTS N code
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72GTS351CJ ![]() Senior Member ![]() ![]() Joined: 30-November-2010 Location: NY Status: Offline Points: 1475 |
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Very touching. Your father definitely raised you right. I'd love to see a video of him first setting eyes on the car. Great job!!!
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72GTS Clint Eastwood Special
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californiajohnny ![]() Moderator Group ![]() ![]() Joined: 05-October-2013 Location: winlock, wa Status: Offline Points: 14181 |
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that's awesome!
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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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Steve M. ![]() Senior Member ![]() Joined: 08-June-2019 Location: Florida Status: Offline Points: 1303 |
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WOW. Love that story.
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Steve M.
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legend onirot ![]() Senior Member ![]() METAL GOD Joined: 18-January-2009 Location: hattiesburg ms Status: Offline Points: 3019 |
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What an awesome story and what a great son you have, sir.
and the car is beautiful as well.
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