What's worth saving...
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Forum Name: 1977-1979 Ford and Mercury
Forum Description: Technical discussion for 1977-1979 Ford and Mercury
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Topic: What's worth saving...
Posted By: peter.jenerette
Subject: What's worth saving...
Date Posted: 14-February-2024 at 2:58AM
I recently purchased a [rusty] 79 Cougar XR7 351W (4bbl) to grab some parts for my 72 Gran Torino; mostly grabbing misc. bits. So far here is what I plan on grabbing, question is: "Are there any bits that I should pull before sending this to become a beer can?" [I should also state that effort required to remove a part directly correlates to my desire to remove it]
I will probably sell off the engine and trans as it seems healthy, but in dire need of seals and gaskets. Specs: 351W aftermarket 4 barrel intake with elderbrock carb. FMX, data plate indicates FMX and 2.75 Open. The baby moons are crazy wide, I'm not sure if they will stay on the car or go. (I don't need or want them)    ------------- Pete Jenerette 1972 Gran Torino (H-Code - 4R70W) 2022 F250 XLT 7.3 2003 Thunderbird |
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Posted By: pyntre
Date Posted: 14-February-2024 at 4:36AM
| What’s your location? |
Posted By: 72 RS 351
Date Posted: 14-February-2024 at 5:51AM
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Get the steering column and anything related to the floor shifter, brackets etc. Most interior parts are usable in almost all 1972-79 compatible chassis. ------------- Don 73 Ranchero "Sport 72 front end", floor shift/console, planning EFI 7000 rpm 351 stroker 73 Ranchero GT 351C-4V &4R70W for sale later. 92 Lincoln Mark VII SE GTC, OBDII 347/4R70W |
Posted By: peter.jenerette
Date Posted: 14-February-2024 at 6:03AM
Its a column shift converted to a floor, so, I've (to this point) opted to leave it behind, unless for some reason i want to pursue the cruise control, which seems to be intact. ------------- Pete Jenerette 1972 Gran Torino (H-Code - 4R70W) 2022 F250 XLT 7.3 2003 Thunderbird |
72 RS 351 wrote:Posted By: peter.jenerette
Date Posted: 14-February-2024 at 6:05AM
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DFW area of Texas. ------------- Pete Jenerette 1972 Gran Torino (H-Code - 4R70W) 2022 F250 XLT 7.3 2003 Thunderbird |
Posted By: 72 RS 351
Date Posted: 14-February-2024 at 6:37AM
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The CC you could use if you want to change the wheel and the wiring to it, then it's the other CC parts and wiring under hood. Choose your steering wheel for what you like, there are so many choices it's tough to decide sometimes. I wanted a later model from a late 80's Ford Bronco etc, and I'm not sure I will love it in my car. ------------- Don 73 Ranchero "Sport 72 front end", floor shift/console, planning EFI 7000 rpm 351 stroker 73 Ranchero GT 351C-4V &4R70W for sale later. 92 Lincoln Mark VII SE GTC, OBDII 347/4R70W |
Posted By: peter.jenerette
Date Posted: 14-February-2024 at 7:19AM
Thinking about it, doubt I'll do the CC, since i am converting to 4 speed, as far as the steering wheel goes, the original basic that was on the car is in excellent shape, and i have a restorable rim blow sitting out there as well. If i pull those parts, it will probably only be because they are made of unobtainium, and there is someone who has something to trade that i need for my car. ------------- Pete Jenerette 1972 Gran Torino (H-Code - 4R70W) 2022 F250 XLT 7.3 2003 Thunderbird |
Posted By: Dino
Date Posted: 14-February-2024 at 1:04PM
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CC would be nice on my Gran Torino. Does it have Automatic Temperature Control? I could use those parts to convert my manual A/C. Seats seem nice |
Posted By: Eliteman76
Date Posted: 15-February-2024 at 5:38PM
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Sway bars come to mind. 9" housing. Spindles would be a good upgrade for the 72-73 small bearing cars. HVAC, swap out the wiring harness for the fan, and blower motor resistor. I know they revised the 77-79 intermediates as the dash god changed a small amount, and the HVAC dash box changed as well. Wiring harness off the dash & body Dash shell is worth saving If the floor pan isn't total Swiss cheese, may be worth cutting out and saving. Frame: rear lower control arm frame pocket sections. Rear control arms upper and lower. Front suspension strut rods. on Facebook, there is a group I am in for 77-79 birds/cougars and maybe someone would buy the remainder of the car after you strip. -------------  Andrew:GTS.ORG admin, '72 Q code 5 speed RestomodPondering: #99Problems |