New member
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Forum Name: The Welcome Mat
Forum Description: New members, please post here and introduce yourselves
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Topic: New member
Posted By: BigBlock Jed
Subject: New member
Date Posted: 11-November-2021 at 5:05AM
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Good morning! I'm Jerry and new to the site. I have several questions pertaining to my Gulfstream Aqua 1968 Torino GT sports roof. It is a 390 CI with a C-6 automatic trans, black buckets, and a very solid body. I am looking forward to sharing ideas and asking questions regarding my new purchase. My first 68 Torino GT was purchased in 1975. This new one is to help relive some old memories! ------------- BigBlock Jed 68 |
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Posted By: handsofstone
Date Posted: 11-November-2021 at 6:38AM
| Welcome. When you are upgraded, please post some pics. We all like to go back in time when possible even if our bodies disagree. |
Posted By: californiajohnny
Date Posted: 11-November-2021 at 1:57PM
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welcome! ------------- 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 |
Posted By: 72FordGTS
Date Posted: 11-November-2021 at 3:21PM
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Welcome! I have upgraded you to a full member. Post some pics of that '68 when you get a chance. ------------- Vince 1972 Ford GTS Sportsroof - Survivor, One Family car GTS.org Admin |
Posted By: BigBlock Jed
Date Posted: 12-November-2021 at 5:14AM
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Posted By: BigBlock Jed
Date Posted: 12-November-2021 at 5:19AM
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Posted By: BigBlock Jed
Date Posted: 12-November-2021 at 5:23AM
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Posted By: BigBlock Jed
Date Posted: 12-November-2021 at 5:26AM
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I have NO idea why anyone would paint the motor (and other components) the same color as the car but I do know it was done by two owners ago or further back than that as I knew the guy for years that I bought the car from. Also, the original color was Springtime Yellow ------------- BigBlock Jed 68 |
Posted By: californiajohnny
Date Posted: 12-November-2021 at 6:43AM
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very nice! well im a custom guy, and i like to paint the engine body color for a cleaner look and it make the chrome accessories stand out more  not that i don't appreciate the effort spent do a full correct stock restoration that can be just as much work as well. ------------- 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 |
Posted By: av8or55
Date Posted: 12-November-2021 at 7:29AM
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Beautiful car, Jerry. I bought my ‘68 for similar reasons. My first car 40+ years ago was a similar model to the current one. Both left the factory in Seafoam Green. #1 was painted dark green when I bought it. No idea what the current colour on #2 is but I think it looks good. Welcome! ------------- “Speed costs....how fast do you want to spend?” |
Posted By: legend onirot
Date Posted: 19-November-2021 at 4:58AM
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welcome... nice car ------------- --------------------- malcolm 1973 gran torino sport (formal)... "Stacy Lynn" 1972 gran torino (formal)... "Mackenzie" 1973 gran torino sport (sportroof)... "Leela" |
Posted By: Greg73Oregon
Date Posted: 25-November-2021 at 9:01AM
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Welcome! Nice looking ride!!!  ------------- GKF |
Posted By: Exodus 73GT
Date Posted: 27-November-2021 at 12:07PM
| Welcome, Gorgeous car. Looking forward to your questions and knowledge. |
Posted By: Steve M.
Date Posted: 28-November-2021 at 3:52AM
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Welcome to the group. Really nice car.
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Posted By: handsofstone
Date Posted: 02-December-2021 at 8:36AM
| Gorgeous machine. |