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Topic: Hello everyone new to the site
Posted By: BC72GTS
Subject: Hello everyone new to the site
Date Posted: 20-October-2025 at 1:51PM
| Hi there my name is Blake I have a 1972 GTS that was originally my grandfather's car. My dad purchased the vehicle for me in '89 and stored it till I was the age of 16. At the age of 16 I did not want the vehicle did not like the car so my mother started driving it as for everyday vehicle to work. After about 10 years my parents were going to sell it but by that time I was interested in the vehicle and wanted it. After receiving it for my father it said in a garage for another 10 years until I have the money to start putting into it. Which it really didn't mean much. I ended up finding a low life mechanic to be the work for me and before I knew it it turned into a 9-year nightmare. Just recently received the car back of course it doesn't run right after restoration. After having my wife's uncle look into it and get the car up and going I still have a few bugs that were trying to work out. |
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Posted By: 72FordGTS
Date Posted: 21-October-2025 at 1:01AM
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Welcome to the forum! I have upgraded you to a new member and you have full forum privileges. That is quite the story about your Torino - family owned cars are the best. Hopefully we can help you get the bugs worked out - there are lots of people here with great knowledge and experience. Post any questions in a new thread and/or start a project thread. Tell us more about the car or post some pics when you get a chance. What engine and transmission are in it? Is it a fastback or formal roof? Any cool options? ------------- Vince 1972 Ford GTS Sportsroof - Survivor, One Family car GTS.org Admin |
Posted By: 72 RS 351
Date Posted: 21-October-2025 at 2:40AM
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Welcome Blake, let's see your car and tell us what it needs. ------------- 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: BC72GTS
Date Posted: 22-October-2025 at 5:25PM
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Posted By: BC72GTS
Date Posted: 22-October-2025 at 5:26PM
| Here it is One of the big problems that I was having was with electronic fans but we figured that out last night. Another thing I'm looking for the mounting clips for the chrome trim around the windshield and the rear window. I'm missing a few here and there does anyone know where I can purchase these |
Posted By: Sak7788
Date Posted: 22-October-2025 at 6:46PM
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Some of these?  Your local auto parts store might* carry some in stock as well.  |
Posted By: gpd294
Date Posted: 22-October-2025 at 11:25PM
Welcome cool looking car! My Aunt's 73 Gran Torino Station wagon was that same color.  ------------- 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 |
Posted By: peter.jenerette
Date Posted: 23-October-2025 at 12:13AM
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Welcome! Nice car. The clips everyone has shown should work for you. Looking forward to more pics and updates as your car progresses! ------------- Pete Jenerette 1972 Gran Torino (H-Code - 4R70W) 2022 F250 XLT 7.3 2003 Thunderbird |
Posted By: CobraJoe
Date Posted: 23-October-2025 at 5:08AM
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Welcome aboard Blake, very nice ride! ------------- 1968 Torino GT F Code '96 Bronco, '39 Ford Coupe, '57 Fairlane, SOLD 2025 F150 SuperCrew, 2025 Edge Platinum |
Posted By: spriegel
Date Posted: 23-October-2025 at 1:08PM
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Welcome to the Torino forum! ------------- Chris Fairview, PA '1973 Ford Gran Torino |
Posted By: 72FordGTS
Date Posted: 24-October-2025 at 12:49AM
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The Torino looks great! What's it got under the hood? What transmission? Any cool options? ------------- Vince 1972 Ford GTS Sportsroof - Survivor, One Family car GTS.org Admin |
Posted By: BC72GTS
Date Posted: 24-October-2025 at 3:39AM
It's got a 351 Cleveland bored 30 over, small cam with Edelbrock RPM heads. Automatic transmission on the column. |
Posted By: CobraJoe
Date Posted: 24-October-2025 at 3:46AM
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Nice! I am a BIG Cleveland fan, had a few over the years, including one I built for my '68 Mustang ------------- 1968 Torino GT F Code '96 Bronco, '39 Ford Coupe, '57 Fairlane, SOLD 2025 F150 SuperCrew, 2025 Edge Platinum |
Posted By: Wixbullitt
Date Posted: 25-October-2025 at 3:30AM
| Welcome aboard and nice car. |
Posted By: Jaybee
Date Posted: 25-October-2025 at 10:00AM
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That looks really great. Ford painted about a bazillion cars that color or real close to it back in the day. I had 3 at different times. ------------- Cars are meant for driving |