My brothers graduation present
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Topic: My brothers graduation present
Posted By: 1973 429 torino
Subject: My brothers graduation present
Date Posted: 25-May-2009 at 3:24PM
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Finally trying to post some pictures of my brothers 1973 Gran Torino Sport. We purchased this Torino to fix up just like his first car to give to him when he became a doctor which was about two years ago. If it wasn't for my best friend who let me dismantle this car in his shop and use his automotive knowledge, this would not have been possible. He is honestly a genious. Luckily my brother lived in another state while we were rebuilding this car. Every time he came to visit, it was a madhouse trying to hide all the Torino parts I had scattered all over the place. Probably one of the happiest days of my life was the day our Dad was sitting outside of the lodge in the Torino waiting to surprise him. My brother had no idea at all about the car. So, needless to say, when my brother walked outside and seen the car for the first time, the tears were flowing all over the place. I have no idea how much money or how much time was invested in this car, but to show my brother how much I appreciate everything he has done for me, it was worth it and I'd do it all over again!      |
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Posted By: joshwfl
Date Posted: 25-May-2009 at 4:20PM
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SWEET!
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Posted By: Eliteman76
Date Posted: 25-May-2009 at 6:50PM
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Very cool. Color pops on that car. -------------  Andrew:GTS.ORG admin, '72 Q code 5 speed RestomodPondering: #99Problems |
Posted By: GaryFi
Date Posted: 25-May-2009 at 8:27PM
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What a great story!! Congratulations Doc! thats one sweet ride!!!! ------------- Starsky and Hutch Limited Edition #559 in rehab |
Posted By: GranTorinoMan
Date Posted: 26-May-2009 at 4:43AM
Now he can play doctor in the big back seat!  Sorry guys, I couldn't resist that one.
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Posted By: interceptor460
Date Posted: 26-May-2009 at 6:45PM
| I always liked the 1973 model year. Great looking torino. |
Posted By: iangj
Date Posted: 27-May-2009 at 2:04AM
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Beautiful!!!! ------------- Ian Glyn-Jones Fonthill, Ontario, Canada Wish I had My Baby Back Montego GT Registry Forum; http://mmgt.forumchitchat.com/ |
Posted By: Hey Z
Date Posted: 27-May-2009 at 2:14AM
| Really really nice looking car! |
Posted By: 1974xr7
Date Posted: 27-May-2009 at 11:16AM
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Absolutely gorgeous. What is that color code ? ------------- Always looking for 1974 Q codes |
Posted By: 1973 429 torino
Date Posted: 27-May-2009 at 11:21AM
| The paint code is 5M (medium copper metallic). This was the original color of his car. I remember back when people weren't too fond of the color, now it seems that almost everyone likes it. I know we love the color, especially with the stripe. |
Posted By: castillo
Date Posted: 27-May-2009 at 5:59PM
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3 things really jump out
1.. The vinyl roof... You just don't see them that much
2. The lines and over all finished job
3. And last YOU NAILED THE STANCE.. I've seen so many of these years F'ed-Up due to pumped up air shocks or some other ideas I just can't agree with.. ------------- My dad told me 2 things.. Always drive FORDS and never marry women with names like CHERRY,PEACHES and LEMON |
Posted By: crispy23c
Date Posted: 27-May-2009 at 10:32PM
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Wow. Beautiful car, and a great story! Now THAT's family! Congratulations, nice job!!! ------------- |
Posted By: 1973 429 torino
Date Posted: 28-May-2009 at 2:13AM
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The funny thing about the stance is I can remember riding around with my brother when I was a little kid. Back then (roughly around 1975) his car had the stock 14" Magnum 500's with L-60 Dean Stinger tires and the air shocks were pumped up completely full. I can remember feeling the paint stripes on main street at intersections shake the car as we rode over them. It was cool back then.
Next on the list is our 429 Torino. Its all original and ready to get started on restoring, just getting all the parts we need first, then we'll get busy on it. We just picked up a parts car about three weeks ago. It's a 1973 Q code, 4 speed car that has never had anything taken off of it. The bodys junk and you can stick your entire body up thru the floor pans, but its got a lot of great parts left in it. I've had several friends look at it, and we've all came to the conclusion theres not enough left to restore. I guess its better to recycle than crush!
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Posted By: Gregs72Sport
Date Posted: 28-May-2009 at 12:25PM
| I like the stance as well. What size rims and tires did you go with front and back to give it that look? Greg |
Posted By: 1973 429 torino
Date Posted: 28-May-2009 at 2:02PM
The front wheels are 15x7's with 235 60R15's and the rear wheels are 15x10's with 295 50R15's. There are no issues with rubbing. They look really nice from all angles. I thought maybe this picture would show how nice they fill up the rear fender.
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Posted By: drjg2
Date Posted: 04-June-2009 at 3:58PM
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Hey Little Brother!
Now the whole world knows. I can't thank you, dad, John, and whoever else was involved enough for all that you guys did. I will never forget that day at the lodge when you all got me, twice! And I still can't believe my entire family knew about this and not one of them slipped.
Big Brother ------------- DrJG2 |
Posted By: Regul8r
Date Posted: 05-June-2009 at 6:35AM
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Beautiful car, fantastic story, and yes the stance is great!
The color really pops!
The tire size is SPOT ON! What springs did you use? ------------- Carl Corey (Moderator/Event Coordinator) Contact ANYTIME! 1976 Ford Elite "Lola Mae" 97 Suzuki Intruder 1400 US Army Retired |
Posted By: 1973 429 torino
Date Posted: 05-June-2009 at 10:15AM
| The suspension is all original. Everything seemed to fit great on the way we wanted it to look, so we left it alone. |