1973 gran torino
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Topic: 1973 gran torino
Posted By: Oggyman
Subject: 1973 gran torino
Date Posted: 13-February-2023 at 8:10AM
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Hello all together, my name is Toni an i am from Germany. i am a new bee in this community. At the moment i have got a big problem. We have a Gran Torino 1973 frame off restoration. Unfortunately the bumpers between the chassis and the body are rotten. it is almost impossible to find spare parts here in Germany. Maybe here in this community are some people which can help me. This would be really great, cause i´m gonna get mad about this items. Probably i´m not clever enough but i can´t attach some pics.  ------------- Gran Torino Fan |
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Posted By: handsofstone
Date Posted: 13-February-2023 at 3:12PM
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Welcome. When you are upgraded to full membership you will be able to post pictures. @Californiajohnny may have the parts you need. Not sure about shipping overseas. I am aure he will be here shortly.
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Posted By: Eliteman76
Date Posted: 13-February-2023 at 3:17PM
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Welcome to the forum. There are members here with several parts cars, depending on the specific model years. The bumpers are commonly referred as a "body mount kit" for a 1970 to 1972 Chevy Chevelle Convertible." (from my experience dealing with Wampfler AG in Germany years ago, I used the term buffer on overhead material handling cranes). To answer your question, examples below should help. https://www.energysuspensionparts.com/3.4114" rel="nofollow - https://www.energysuspensionparts.com/3.4114 https://www.opgi.com/chassis-suspension/bushings-mounts/body-bushing-kits-complete1/bushing-kit-body-1968-72-chevcut-30-bushings-whardware-sb517k.html" rel="nofollow - https://www.opgi.com/chassis-suspension/bushings-mounts/body-bushing-kits-complete1/bushing-kit-body-1968-72-chevcut-30-bushings-whardware-sb517k.html For other parts, Look up Companies such as AutoKrafters in the USA. https://www.autokrafters.com/" rel="nofollow - https://www.autokrafters.com/ For rust damage on the frame, there are repair pieces made: https://shop.broncograveyard.com/Frame-Saver-Set-of-4/productinfo/13099FS/" rel="nofollow - https://shop.broncograveyard.com/Frame-Saver-Set-of-4/productinfo/13099FS/ Shims for helping adjust the radiator support for front clip panel alignment: https://shop.broncograveyard.com/1966-1996-Ford-Bronco-Body-Mounting-Shims-Set-of-8/productinfo/13099A/" rel="nofollow - https://shop.broncograveyard.com/1966-1996-Ford-Bronco-Body-Mounting-Shims-Set-of-8/productinfo/13099A/ Stock type Radiator Support Bushing kit: https://shop.broncograveyard.com/1980-1997-Ford-Bronco-Ford-Truck-Radiator-Core-Support-Bushing-Mounting-Kit/productinfo/331035/" rel="nofollow - https://shop.broncograveyard.com/1980-1997-Ford-Bronco-Ford-Truck-Radiator-Core-Support-Bushing-Mounting-Kit/productinfo/331035/ Frame repair inserts for Radiator support bushing (metal repair piece for frame) https://shop.broncograveyard.com/1980-1997-Ford-Bronco-and-F-Series-Truck-Frame-Saver-Position-Core-Support-Set-of-2/productinfo/33108A/" rel="nofollow - https://shop.broncograveyard.com/1980-1997-Ford-Bronco-and-F-Series-Truck-Frame-Saver-Position-Core-Support-Set-of-2/productinfo/33108A/ If you need help with parts or descriptions, please post up and the group will do what we can to help. Welcome to the forum! -------------  Andrew:GTS.ORG admin, '72 Q code 5 speed RestomodPondering: #99Problems |
Posted By: californiajohnny
Date Posted: 13-February-2023 at 11:37PM
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welcome! i dont have any good body mounts but like andy stated chevelle mounts work well im told
------------- 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: 14-February-2023 at 1:03AM
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Welcome Toni! On this site you have to be approved by an Admin and upgraded to have full privileges. I have done this upgrade so you can now upload and post photos. You also have full forum access. Be sure to post any questions you have or feel free to start a project thread. As an alternative to Chevelle mounts, some have used Crown Victoria mounts. We have a post on body mounts that may be helpful to you: https://forum.grantorinosport.org/info-19721979-body-insulator-bushings-updated_topic4285.html" rel="nofollow - https://forum.grantorinosport.org/info-19721979-body-insulator-bushings-updated_topic4285.html ------------- Vince 1972 Ford GTS Sportsroof - Survivor, One Family car GTS.org Admin |
Posted By: handsofstone
Date Posted: 14-February-2023 at 9:38AM
| My bad. I thought he was referring to the 5mph bumper mounts. |
Posted By: Compton
Date Posted: 14-February-2023 at 10:03AM
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I used the Chevelle mounts on mine…they work perfectly however there are a couple of things to note… In a set there are 6 which work without modification….there are enough of the others which can be modified but I found it easier to buy two sets… If you are outside the US Crown Vic mounts can get pretty spendy as other than walking in to a Ford dealer every retailer seems to want crazy money for them ….by the time you buy 10 uppers and 10 lowers it gets up there in price…the Chevelle (71/72 convertible) look almost identical are within 3mm in height and cost half the Crown Vic ones….Chevelle ones are all over eBay or easily obtained from Inline Tube…. Either is a viable option…it really depends on how “correct” you want your car to be and what that’s worth to you |
Posted By: Oggyman
Date Posted: 28-March-2023 at 9:56AM
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Dear Compton, as i read your post i got new hope. i´m looking for months to get this damned bushings. Money is not the first focus. We just need the parts. Could you please give me a link or the detailed name of the bushings you have taken? This would be really great. best regards Toni ------------- Gran Torino Fan |
Posted By: Compton
Date Posted: 28-March-2023 at 1:19PM
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Single mounts are Inline Tube https://www.inlinetube.com/products/inl12642" rel="nofollow - https://www.inlinetube.com/products/inl12642 68-72 Chevelle convertible kit (Inline Tube) https://www.inlinetube.com/products/inl12963" rel="nofollow - https://www.inlinetube.com/products/inl12963 Need two kits (or one kit and 4 singles) to get enough of the correct mounts (6 in the kit above) Kits can be easily found on eBay also if that’s easier |
Posted By: Oggyman
Date Posted: 28-March-2023 at 8:16PM
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Hello Compton, you can not imagine what favour you did to me. I really thank you very much. Now i have a base to order the parts and the Torino will be taken back on the road. Have a great day. Best regards Toni ------------- Gran Torino Fan |
Posted By: Steve M.
Date Posted: 29-March-2023 at 1:38AM
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Hey Toni, You are in the right place. There's a lot of information here. We have several people who can assist with used, hard to find parts. Shipping is often more expensive than the parts. Welcome and enjoy. ------------- Steve M. |
Posted By: Oggyman
Date Posted: 29-March-2023 at 7:55AM
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Hello Compton. thank you for the support until now. Unfortunately i need to ask for another favour. When our workers separated the body and the frame, they did neither took any pictures nor made a plan of the right position from the bushings. some were as rotten that they felt apart by working. Maybe you or somebody else here in the community has a plan for the right position of the bushings. I thank you for your advice. Best regards Toni ------------- Gran Torino Fan |
Posted By: californiajohnny
Date Posted: 30-March-2023 at 9:20AM
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bushings are all the same in size and height throughout the car 2 on the core support are shimmed a little taller as needed to square up the front clip... (about 1/4") ------------- 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: Compton
Date Posted: 30-March-2023 at 12:12PM
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Johnny is correct on the heights…the only one you can’t replace is the oval/rectangular on that sits on top of the frame in the middle near the doors (no bolt) so don’t lose them… I also replaced the bolts with 71/72 Chevelle body bolts…they’re near on identical and work fine…new has got to be better than 50yo half rusted ones! Got from eBay |
Posted By: Compton
Date Posted: 30-March-2023 at 12:15PM
There’s a whole thread about this but this should help You need 10 round ones plus the two rectangular |
Posted By: californiajohnny
Date Posted: 30-March-2023 at 2:52PM
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the rectangular ones usually seem to be ok...
------------- 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: Oggyman
Date Posted: 17-April-2023 at 6:07AM
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Sorry for the late reply. I really thank you for this pic and the information. ------------- Gran Torino Fan |
Posted By: Oggyman
Date Posted: 17-April-2023 at 6:13AM
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Dear Compton, great stuff, but do you have the link to this thread? for a better resolution. Thank you and best regards ------------- Gran Torino Fan |
Posted By: Compton
Date Posted: 18-April-2023 at 7:11PM
| If you look under 72-76 Ford and Mercury it’s the second topic down… |
Posted By: Oggyman
Date Posted: 19-April-2023 at 7:10AM
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thank you very much. probably i am to stupid because i can not find. But i will keep on trying. best regards ------------- Gran Torino Fan |
Posted By: 72FordGTS
Date Posted: 19-April-2023 at 9:56AM
Click here: https://forum.grantorinosport.org/info-19721979-body-insulator-bushings-updated_topic4285.html" rel="nofollow - https://forum.grantorinosport.org/info-19721979-body-insulator-bushings-updated_topic4285.html ------------- Vince 1972 Ford GTS Sportsroof - Survivor, One Family car GTS.org Admin |
Oggyman wrote:Posted By: Oggyman
Date Posted: 19-April-2023 at 7:40PM
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Dear 72Ford GTS, thank you very much for your support. I really think this is the right place for my issue. Really good job. If we finished our project, i will post some pics.  Best regards ------------- Gran Torino Fan |
Posted By: Oggyman
Date Posted: 05-May-2023 at 7:41PM
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Hello folks, tanhks to your support it is finally done. The Body and the frame are succesfully married.I thank you all very much. Have a great time.  ------------- Gran Torino Fan |
Posted By: Steve M.
Date Posted: 06-May-2023 at 1:19AM
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She is a beauty! ------------- Steve M. |
Posted By: spriegel
Date Posted: 06-May-2023 at 1:56AM
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Great job! It looks great! ------------- Chris Fairview, PA '1973 Ford Gran Torino |
Posted By: 72FordGTS
Date Posted: 07-May-2023 at 1:25AM
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Nice work, it looks great! ------------- Vince 1972 Ford GTS Sportsroof - Survivor, One Family car GTS.org Admin |