Torino Buddies
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Forum Name: 1972-1976 Ford and Mercury
Forum Description: Technical discussion for 1972-1976 Ford and Mercury
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Topic: Torino Buddies
Posted By: Torinogts73c
Subject: Torino Buddies
Date Posted: 05-December-2009 at 4:44PM
 Well Brent and I got together today and took a couple of pictures. Might say it was a very mini meet! LOL!  ------------- Gary 73 Gran Torino Sport 351CJ,17 Mustang Ecoboost,18 Lincoln MKZ Reserve, Ford Ranger parts hauler "Never complain Never explain" Henry Ford |
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Posted By: Torinogts73c
Date Posted: 05-December-2009 at 4:46PM
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Brent will probably post a couple of shots too! Nice to make new friends. ------------- Gary 73 Gran Torino Sport 351CJ,17 Mustang Ecoboost,18 Lincoln MKZ Reserve, Ford Ranger parts hauler "Never complain Never explain" Henry Ford |
Posted By: albo74
Date Posted: 06-December-2009 at 12:46AM
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Custom meets Stock. Thats great you guys are close by each other, Im really jealous of the nice climate your in, don't you want to drive up here to Maine? 3" snow last night, Maybe next summer I'l be able to talk some northern guys into meeting here at the Motel. I see you filled your jack slots in too, Brents car loooks good , I would want it gold under the side trim , more stock. ------------- albos73gts |
Posted By: Classicfitness
Date Posted: 06-December-2009 at 2:01AM
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Both cars look amazing. Brent, what is your rear suspension set-up? ------------- '72 GTS 351-4b Gold Glow '75 Elite 400 Polar White  My car blog: www.fordtorino72.blogspot.com |
Posted By: Regul8r
Date Posted: 06-December-2009 at 2:13AM
Tell us what springs and tires/rims!
THAT IS THE LOOK!
I love a big tire that DOES NOT tuck under a fender at a stand still!
------------- Carl Corey (Moderator/Event Coordinator) Contact ANYTIME! 1976 Ford Elite "Lola Mae" 97 Suzuki Intruder 1400 US Army Retired |
Classicfitness wrote:Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: 06-December-2009 at 8:25AM
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Nice looking Torino's glad you two finally got to meet for a photo op |
Posted By: crispy23c
Date Posted: 06-December-2009 at 8:27AM
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That is GREAT. We are all so spread out that it's nice to see a 'meet' here and there! Thanks for sharing the pics, guys!!!
~Chris ------------- |
Posted By: ramair351
Date Posted: 06-December-2009 at 1:52PM
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interesting to compare the stock and custom front end.. they both look great! ------------- -Pete 1972 montego GT 1970 Torino cobra SCJ 1970 mustang mach 1 1965 Falcon futura |
Posted By: 1974xr7
Date Posted: 06-December-2009 at 2:38PM
------------- Always looking for 1974 Q codes |
Posted By: 1974xr7
Date Posted: 06-December-2009 at 2:40PM
------------- Always looking for 1974 Q codes |
Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: 06-December-2009 at 4:13PM
| I was looking at myTorino today and was wondering when you moved the bumper in did you just remove the center filler or cut it back?Also it looks like the sides will have to be cut down as well cause if you have the moldings which you don't the end of the bumper would stick past the front of the fender moldings . did you shorten the side length on your bumper? and what kind of prep did you do to the bumper,I 'm just wondering did you just grind off the chrome in the areas that you welded and leave the rest and just wondering if you have rusty bumper should it all be ground down smooth before giving it to a chrome shop.I don't have a shop nearby and wondering how far I should take the bumper prep before giving it to a chrome shop to rechrome |
Posted By: Uante
Date Posted: 06-December-2009 at 4:28PM
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It was great meeting you Gary and thanks for hard to find trim pieces! Gary's car is really awesome and he's put a lot of work into it...coolest thing is that he's the original owner. Here's a couple of pictures of the cars by themselves since the others are already posted. Too bad the one shot from the right rear is a little blurry. The rear of my car is just stock with some air shocks. I might lower it a little and see how it looks. I haven't really had time yet to do a lot of work...just little cosmetic things and front seat upholstery. As far as the two tone color, I'd have to agree...I'd like it gold all the way down, but somewhere along the line someone put that on there and it'll do for now. Had a great drive back up to Phoenix today. I tell ya...these Torinos sure are comfortable! Just hit the cruise control and sit back! Like driving my living room!  Head to Head....GTB vs GTS! lol  Nice Grille and Bumper shot  Rear shot from Right...little blurry  Rear shot left...Gary said he had a lower, sport suspension package on the GTS. ------------- '73 Gran Torino Brougham '63 Econoline Standard Van - Brent *USAF RET* |
Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: 06-December-2009 at 4:40PM
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I love the photo with the montain in the background,wow it's been 17 and a half years since I saw that view last.
great photos and kewl cars.
New school VS old skool
The GTS is set up more New school and the GTB is set up like the old skool when air shocks and wide tires were popular and ofcoarse the slotted aluminum mags
very classic hotrod Brent and Gary's is looking kewl as well with the kustom mods and low stance
Two Torinos with different styles but both awesome machines
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Posted By: Torinogts73c
Date Posted: 06-December-2009 at 5:29PM
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Brent I really enjoyed meeting you , I think we could have talked another 2 hours! Enjoy your GTB you have really nice car. Great having someone from the Forum in the same state. Too bad we all aren't closer together, that would be a trip now wouldn't it? Torino's terrorising Tucson lol! The guys in the Crossfire sure stopped dead in their tracks when they saw our Torinos nice change from the Usual Mustang, Chevelle, Camaro. Hahaha!! ------------- Gary 73 Gran Torino Sport 351CJ,17 Mustang Ecoboost,18 Lincoln MKZ Reserve, Ford Ranger parts hauler "Never complain Never explain" Henry Ford |
Posted By: Torinogts73c
Date Posted: 06-December-2009 at 5:38PM
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The center filler is long gone, as is the chrome under the lamps, all part of the plan. Well my bumper didn't really have any rust issues so i didn't have to deal with that problem. (Az Car) Yes I sectioned the ends so they wouldn't extend so far back on the sides. Ground down the welds and finished it so the Chrome shop dosen't have alot to do except the Chemical trip. The reinforcement has been lightened quite a bit and the absorbers are nothing more than mounting brackets now. ------------- Gary 73 Gran Torino Sport 351CJ,17 Mustang Ecoboost,18 Lincoln MKZ Reserve, Ford Ranger parts hauler "Never complain Never explain" Henry Ford |
Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: 07-December-2009 at 11:48PM
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thanks for the details I figure the sides would have to be cut down just wasn't sure if you still had the center filler.I want to see about tucking the rear bumper tighter as well.since both bumpers need rechroming might as well do a little customizing |
Posted By: Torinogts73c
Date Posted: 08-December-2009 at 12:19AM
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I used 72 rear bumper brackets made quite a difference. I am going to tuck it in a little more really clean it up. ------------- Gary 73 Gran Torino Sport 351CJ,17 Mustang Ecoboost,18 Lincoln MKZ Reserve, Ford Ranger parts hauler "Never complain Never explain" Henry Ford |
Posted By: gpd294
Date Posted: 08-December-2009 at 7:01AM
I must agree both cars look very cool! Thanks for sharing the pics guys.  ------------- 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: Uante
Date Posted: 17-April-2010 at 1:02AM
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Unknown Torino in Gilbert Arizona (Suburb of Phoenix). My Friend John saw this '73 S & H and sent me this picture. Looks pretty clean. Anyone know this car or it's owner? How about you Gary...ever seen it? I'm surprised I haven't after driving around this area for 7 years. Maybe it's new to the area. BTW, Only 22 more days in Florida and I head home...can't wait to drive my GTB again!  ------------- '73 Gran Torino Brougham '63 Econoline Standard Van - Brent *USAF RET* |
Posted By: Torinogts73c
Date Posted: 17-April-2010 at 5:17AM
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Well no I haven't seen that car around but I will keep my eyes peeled. 22 days eh? Lets do a breakfast run to Florence when you get back! Torino's need a good run! Let me know. Gary ------------- Gary 73 Gran Torino Sport 351CJ,17 Mustang Ecoboost,18 Lincoln MKZ Reserve, Ford Ranger parts hauler "Never complain Never explain" Henry Ford |
Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: 17-April-2010 at 6:29AM
| Well I bet you can't wait to drive your GTB Brent.Glad I was able to meet you while you were here in Florida.Too bad there weren't any Torino's to look at,but it makes you appreciate that you have a car that is more rare |
Posted By: Uante
Date Posted: 17-April-2010 at 6:50AM
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Nice meeting you too Jeff...and a breakfast run sounds good Gary. Haven't seen a single Torino in Florida yet. Still got 3 weeks and thinking of driving up to Raleigh to see some old friends one of the weekends I have left. There has been this one old car in a lot I've been passing on my way to work that I'm gonna stop by and take a picture of today. It looks like an interesting one. I'll post the pic here tonight when I get back "Room". Anyone on the forum live Near Raleigh or Goldsboro NC? Or right off 95 between Jacksonville and Raleigh? ------------- '73 Gran Torino Brougham '63 Econoline Standard Van - Brent *USAF RET* |
Posted By: Uante
Date Posted: 17-April-2010 at 8:26AM
Got some pics, but the place was closed so I don't really know what the heck it is. Has huge bumpers, that's for sure!    ------------- '73 Gran Torino Brougham '63 Econoline Standard Van - Brent *USAF RET* |
Posted By: Skinnys Garage
Date Posted: 17-April-2010 at 10:15AM
 ------------- Scott -'73 Gran Torino Brougham Past Torino's -'73 Q-code GTS, '76 Original PS-122 S&H, '73 H-code GTS, '73 Ranchero '71 Cobra 351 Auto, '70 351C Brougham 2dr HT, '71 351C Ranchero |
Posted By: Uante
Date Posted: 17-April-2010 at 10:56AM
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[/QUOTE]That's a '60 Dodge, you usually see them less often than Torino's. [/QUOTE] "That's fer sure! I recken I ain't never seen one bee four"! Sorry Jacksonville is rubbing off on me. ------------- '73 Gran Torino Brougham '63 Econoline Standard Van - Brent *USAF RET* |
Posted By: Torinogts73c
Date Posted: 17-April-2010 at 11:04AM
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YEE HAW!! YA'LLL ------------- Gary 73 Gran Torino Sport 351CJ,17 Mustang Ecoboost,18 Lincoln MKZ Reserve, Ford Ranger parts hauler "Never complain Never explain" Henry Ford |
Posted By: occupant
Date Posted: 17-April-2010 at 1:09PM
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It's actually y'all. And if you're talking about more than one person, typically a group of people, the term is "all y'all"
If you are from up north, the correct term is "you's" singular or "you's guys" plural. "You's guys's" may be used as plural possessive, but it's considered tacky and won't pass spell check. "You'ns" is not an actual word. Don't you's guys be using that, y'hear? ------------- 15 Cruze LT, 145K, for the wife 08 Uplander LS, 280K, broken again 08 Explorer EB, 248K, backup work car still looking for another something |
Posted By: Torinogts73c
Date Posted: 17-April-2010 at 1:55PM
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Yes I stand corrected!! Didn't look right when I wrote it. Hahaha! Well seeing as how I'm in Tucson I guess that northern stuff doesn't apply. lol! Y'all! ------------- Gary 73 Gran Torino Sport 351CJ,17 Mustang Ecoboost,18 Lincoln MKZ Reserve, Ford Ranger parts hauler "Never complain Never explain" Henry Ford |
Posted By: Uante
Date Posted: 17-April-2010 at 1:58PM
Si Senor ------------- '73 Gran Torino Brougham '63 Econoline Standard Van - Brent *USAF RET* |
Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: 17-April-2010 at 1:58PM
| OMG, what is this Redneck 101.Funny thing is i'm originally from Joisey,moved here after grad'geation and lived here for 25 years so I have both northern and southern dialect.So I can confuse yous guys perty good,y'all wood'n know if'n I were a Rebel or a Yank,just don't pawk the kaw in the yawd unless yous knows whatz good fer you.In the south a car is known as a lawn orniment.See y'all later ya hear! Git R Done,The South is gonna rise again,YeeHaw! |
Posted By: Torinogts73c
Date Posted: 17-April-2010 at 2:04PM
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I should have known because Tucson is the Redneck capital of Arizona and we got Mexican Rednecks too!! Well as Foxworthy says You know you're a redneck when------- ------------- Gary 73 Gran Torino Sport 351CJ,17 Mustang Ecoboost,18 Lincoln MKZ Reserve, Ford Ranger parts hauler "Never complain Never explain" Henry Ford |
Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: 17-April-2010 at 2:07PM
| Hey Brent I spotted a sweet Torino Taladega a few weeks ago on my way home.First time I ever seen one on the road before.There is also a nice black 70-71 Torino Cobra that cruises around here that I have seen a few times but never see any 72-76 Torino's |
Posted By: Uante
Date Posted: 17-April-2010 at 2:10PM
I thought Kingman was the RN Capital...  ------------- '73 Gran Torino Brougham '63 Econoline Standard Van - Brent *USAF RET* |
Posted By: Uante
Date Posted: 17-April-2010 at 2:12PM
I can't say as I've seen any Tals driving around....some nice Fairlanes though. ------------- '73 Gran Torino Brougham '63 Econoline Standard Van - Brent *USAF RET* |
Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: 17-April-2010 at 2:25PM
| I had a friend who was on the border patrol when I lived in Benson,AZ back in 92 he had a all black late 80's Cougar,use to race him on I-10 outside of town heading towards Tuscan with my 73 Torino.I-10 was my personal drag strip and test grounds cause there was nothing from Benson to Tuscan except one gas station that was west of Benson then after that just open highway.We knew the people who owned the gas station/convience store and they said the could hear my Torino coming.I would have the Cleveland humming thru the headers and dual exhaust they knew it was me.Kinda miss cruisin to Tuscan in the ole Torino and don't get me started on the junkyards there.I was in aw of all the nice rust free cars just begging to be restored. |
Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: 17-April-2010 at 2:33PM
| Tell ya what it would be awesome to take the 73 GTS out there someday after I build it and let that same 351C under different sheetmetal have a pass down that stretch of highway. |