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SgtSlauter
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Posted: 03-May-2021 at 9:17PM |
Hey everyone!! My name is Gary and I've owned Torinos on and off since 1976! The first car I ever owned was a '68 Torino GT fastback. My favorite though was a 1972 black on black GTS, sportsroof, 351 Cobra Jet, sports gauges, floor shifter and sports bucket seats. My latest is a '72 GTS that started out as an unfinished project when I got it. She's rust free with a restored interior. The rest of the drive train is an anemic worn out 302, C-4 or more likely FMX tranny and 8 inch rear. My goal is a 460, C-6, 9 inch 3.50 gears and B&M shifter.
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Gary Carrier
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dan0R30
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Welcome! You've had a nice collection over the years. Looking forward to seeing some pictures of your current project.
I think a recurring question I've seen here regarding the BBF conversion is related to getting the right motor mounts! If you don't have them yet, there may be leads in some of the old posts.
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Dan
1970 Ford Torino hardtop - 351C 4V - FMX - 9" 3.89 TrueTrac |
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Steve M.
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Welcome to the forum
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Steve M.
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72FordGTS
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Welcome aboard Gary. I have upgraded you to a full member. It sounds like you have a good project on your hands. Post some pics or better yet start a project thread.
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Vince
1972 Ford GTS Sportsroof - Survivor, One Family car GTS.org Admin |
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bdaugette
Senior Member Joined: 02-December-2013 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 259 |
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Welcome! Looking forward to following your project!
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Bill Daugette
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californiajohnny
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welcome!
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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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SgtSlauter
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Thanks for the welcome!! The motor mounts and headers were concerns, but I found this site www.critesperformanceparts.com provides both. |
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Gary Carrier
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Big Bird
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If you go the Crites route, get both mounts and headers from them. Their mounts reposition the engine slightly.
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"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? |
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Ironman77
New Member Joined: 02-December-2020 Location: McKinney, TX Status: Offline Points: 18 |
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Welcome, Gary! Nice car! Hope to see you at some of the DFW car shows. Not many GTS's at the shows.
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Bob
1971 Ford Mustang Mach 1 1973 Ford Gran Torino Sport Sportsroof 2018 Ford F150 Supercrew Platinum |
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CJJ
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any issues with the oil pan with the motor slightly lower?
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AUS GTS
Senior Member Joined: 26-July-2021 Location: Australia Status: Offline Points: 383 |
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Hi mate, car looks great!
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Al
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