Boss 9 Gran Torino Sport
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Topic: Boss 9 Gran Torino Sport
Posted By: 72gtsportboss9
Subject: Boss 9 Gran Torino Sport
Date Posted: 13-February-2012 at 1:32PM
   ------------- 72 GRAN TORINO SPORT , BOSS 429, TKO 5 SPEED |
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Posted By: JimW
Date Posted: 15-February-2012 at 5:17AM
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That is AWESOME! Who's heads did you use? You might want to consider a late model master cylinder (like from a Ranger) with the outlets on the fender side, just for a little extra wiggle room..
I priced out that whole deal from Kaase to make the 545 a little more absurd and unfortunately found the wallet lacking..
Did you get custom headers made or did something fit? Great that you did it as a stick too.. Cable linkage or hydraulic?
Jim ------------- 1976 S&H Gran Torino 460/C6/4.33 13.05@105.6 545/C6/3.56 11.52@117.8 460/T56/4.00 cruiser www.torinocobra.com www.starskytorino.com https://www.hotrod.com/features/0702phr-1971-ford-gran-torino/ |
Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: 15-February-2012 at 6:35AM
Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeet!  even has Ram Air,now that is one bad ar$e car
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Posted By: Blueoval76
Date Posted: 15-February-2012 at 6:47AM
That is AWESOME!!!! Thats just like the 70 that was offered but never made it to production. My dad was going to order a 70 Boss Torino but the insurance was too high and he got the 351 instead. I bet if he would have ordered it they would have told him sorry they decided not to add them to the lineup due to something with Nascar. I for get the story on it but I wish they would have made more than the 2 that were actually built with the Boss. Sweet Ride man!   ------------- 68 Galaxie Wagon 390/auto/2.70 03 Bonneville some mods |
Posted By: unlovedford
Date Posted: 15-February-2012 at 7:10AM
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That is just incredible. That engine looks like it was supposed to be in there. Fantastic job and a 5 speed as well. ------------- Joe 1972 Mom's Squire Wagon 1972 Torino Wagon 1976 Torino 1968 Cougar XR7-First batch 1972 Torino 460 1989 BroncoII/Jeeps/Titanimous Popeye and Brutus (Rams) |
Posted By: 73Torino
Date Posted: 15-February-2012 at 9:44AM
Beautiful car! thats the perfect set up ------------- 1973 base model Torino |
Posted By: mule323
Date Posted: 15-February-2012 at 11:56AM
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That is Sweeeeeeet! ------------- (Steve) 73 G.T.S. Fastback, 351C, C6 |
Posted By: 75GranMan
Date Posted: 15-February-2012 at 1:37PM
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HOLY GRAIL !!!! ------------- John 75Gran Torino 4spd  |
Posted By: Harris72GTS
Date Posted: 15-February-2012 at 1:43PM
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Is this car in the Detroit area? I would love to see it on the road or at some show. Wow! ------------- Don '72 GTS fastback '68 Cougar GT '09 Challenger R/T |
Posted By: 72sport
Date Posted: 15-February-2012 at 1:58PM
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All I can say is WOW!
------------- Tom 1972 Gran Torino Sport 4Spd 1974 Montego wagon "GT" with GT hood, correct buckets seats, console, and floor shift 2013 Focus 5 speed- Daily driver |
Posted By: crispy23c
Date Posted: 15-February-2012 at 2:02PM
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OMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGMOGMOMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !! ! That is OUTSTANDING! Love the color, to boot!!! ~Chris Uh, welcome to the forums by the way
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Posted By: picon3
Date Posted: 15-February-2012 at 2:29PM
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Absolutely incredible in every way. Paint/interior/engine bay/ram air. Tell us more. Paul~ ------------- 1972 GTS 351CJ-4V black/black |
Posted By: kenneth
Date Posted: 15-February-2012 at 2:41PM
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My bladder just let go at the site of this awesome car ------------- 1973 Q code sports roof |
Posted By: Regul8r
Date Posted: 15-February-2012 at 2:41PM
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YUM!! ------------- Carl Corey (Moderator/Event Coordinator) Contact ANYTIME! 1976 Ford Elite "Lola Mae" 97 Suzuki Intruder 1400 US Army Retired |
Posted By: kenneth
Date Posted: 15-February-2012 at 2:42PM
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Hemi killer ? ------------- 1973 Q code sports roof |
Posted By: mcford
Date Posted: 15-February-2012 at 3:20PM
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HARRIS72GTS, it will be at the detroit autorama next weekend. TOM, GREAT to see you finally post some pics of it here! ------------- Mike |
Posted By: 72BoB
Date Posted: 16-February-2012 at 1:44AM
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Absolutely amazing... ------------- 1972 Torino |
Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: 16-February-2012 at 3:43AM
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yup figures I get screwed out of seeing this car in person as I didn't get to go to Michigan Oh well looking for work here so I can get on with life.There will be other shows in my future to see some nice Torino's
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Posted By: Psquare75
Date Posted: 16-February-2012 at 4:15AM
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Wow. Sorry, speechless. Welcome. ------------- Paul 77 XR7 460/C6/3.00:1 *SOLD* 78 XR7 523/C6/3.5:1 79 F100 460/TKO500/3.25:1 'I also have some left over potatoes-I understand you can generate electricity from them'- Foote500 |
Posted By: albo74
Date Posted: 16-February-2012 at 10:18AM
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sleepy ------------- albos73gts |
Posted By: GranTorinoMan
Date Posted: 21-February-2012 at 2:13PM
| Any dyno numbers? |
Posted By: ZCowher
Date Posted: 22-February-2012 at 1:28AM
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Looks like the kinda car were you push the pedal down, and need to go the back seat to scrape your brains off the back window when you stop. Tis a thing of beauty ------------- ZC 2016 F-150 xl 2.7 liter 73 Gran Torino Formal roof, Ten damn years, and its almost there. |
Posted By: stuck
Date Posted: 22-February-2012 at 10:47AM
Just 2 look at me pic's? No Info
http://www.jonkaaseracingengines.com/" rel="nofollow - http://www.jonkaaseracingengines.com/ http://forum.grantorinosport.org/funny-76-4-doors-paint-job_topic2846.html ------------- michigan |
Posted By: 72FordGTS
Date Posted: 22-February-2012 at 12:25PM
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Amazing car! Post more pics and tell us about the build. Is that a repro carpete or original in the car. If it's a repro, where did you get it? ------------- Vince 1972 Ford GTS Sportsroof - Survivor, One Family car GTS.org Admin |
Posted By: mcford
Date Posted: 22-February-2012 at 2:48PM
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tom had emailed me the dyno numbers sometime back but i cant find that email. I went searching thru all my email files AND facebook messaging. it did have aluminum rods and thsoe were changed out. i want to say the hp number was in the 600 range. thats what sticks in my mind at least. i do believe its an original boss 9 but cant say 100%. I CAN tell you this, Tom is a HELLUVA good guy! ------------- Mike |
Posted By: stuck
Date Posted: 22-February-2012 at 4:55PM
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600 hundred makes sense to keep it streetable. most cases those pics would speak for themselves, but I would like more details on the setup or future setup if it's not done. she is a beauty ------------- michigan |
Posted By: iangj
Date Posted: 23-February-2012 at 2:57AM
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Vince, you can get the ACC carpet through a couple of vendors and it's practically a perfect match. I have one for my car. Some of the clors may not be available though. The Yellow '73 I have here for some work has the ginger interior and I can the carpet but not the proper color foot pads. ------------- Ian Glyn-Jones Fonthill, Ontario, Canada Wish I had My Baby Back Montego GT Registry Forum; http://mmgt.forumchitchat.com/ |
Posted By: 72FordGTS
Date Posted: 23-February-2012 at 1:01PM
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Thanks Ian. My orginal carpet is not bad, but over there years the loops have come apart. I'd only replace it if it looks exactly as original. ------------- Vince 1972 Ford GTS Sportsroof - Survivor, One Family car GTS.org Admin |
Posted By: rtgreen
Date Posted: 24-February-2012 at 2:24AM
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Nice ride. Is that a pewter metallic paint job? Also, did you have to use custom headers to clear the clutch linkage? ------------- 72 Gran Torino Sport Q 4spd in Light Pewter Metallic 2012 Mustang GT (Brembo) 5.0, 6MT, 3.55s 1995 Bronco - 5.0 5spd. |
Posted By: mcford
Date Posted: 24-February-2012 at 3:06PM
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yes, its ligh pewter metallic and that is ORIGINAL paint! ------------- Mike |
Posted By: stuck
Date Posted: 24-February-2012 at 4:31PM
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looks like a hydraulic clutch theres a master cylinder next to the master cylinder . ------------- michigan |
Posted By: 72sport
Date Posted: 25-February-2012 at 9:33AM
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I just found this video of it. I really want to go for a ride now!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zXTzImvjgFs&feature=related" rel="nofollow - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zXTzImvjgFs&feature=related ------------- Tom 1972 Gran Torino Sport 4Spd 1974 Montego wagon "GT" with GT hood, correct buckets seats, console, and floor shift 2013 Focus 5 speed- Daily driver |
Posted By: kenneth
Date Posted: 25-February-2012 at 1:39PM
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I love the smile per gallon millage he getting out of it (Massive grin at the end of the video) Hes one lucky SOB ------------- 1973 Q code sports roof |
Posted By: SininenIII
Date Posted: 26-February-2012 at 5:40PM
Truly a great car! I bet that Boss engine with all it´s hp and torque through a manual transmission is insanely fun. Thanks for sharing these pics, a couple more would be nice though, project pics maybe.. ------------- Aatu 73 Gran Torino Sport |
Posted By: unlovedford
Date Posted: 27-February-2012 at 3:47AM
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Just amazing. ------------- Joe 1972 Mom's Squire Wagon 1972 Torino Wagon 1976 Torino 1968 Cougar XR7-First batch 1972 Torino 460 1989 BroncoII/Jeeps/Titanimous Popeye and Brutus (Rams) |
Posted By: Hey Z
Date Posted: 27-February-2012 at 5:18AM
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Amazing car. Love the color and drooling over the motor! ------------- My '72 restomod http://www.popularhotrodding.com/features/1005phr_1972_ford_torino/index.html - My Link |
Posted By: Eliteman76
Date Posted: 02-March-2012 at 4:25PM
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Man...seriously...need to get that thing out on Powertour. *drool* -------------  Andrew:GTS.ORG admin, '72 Q code 5 speed RestomodPondering: #99Problems |
Posted By: Gtorino72
Date Posted: 28-March-2012 at 1:19AM
 Totally Wicked Ride ------------- Kens' 72 GTS N code |
Posted By: SPLUHAR
Date Posted: 28-March-2012 at 11:40AM
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this: http://www.fordmuscleforums.com/torino-pages/463936-nascar-style-truck-arms-into-montego-gt.html" rel="nofollow - http://www.fordmuscleforums.com/torino-pages/463936-nascar-style-truck-arms-into-montego-gt.html would be an outstanding addition ------------- 1976 ELITE, 71 429 w/cam, quadrajet, 4 wheel Mark V disc brakes, 3.25 trac lok, gutted & 12.9'd Mustang steering box |
Posted By: unlovedford
Date Posted: 29-March-2012 at 2:24AM
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That is very, very cool. ------------- Joe 1972 Mom's Squire Wagon 1972 Torino Wagon 1976 Torino 1968 Cougar XR7-First batch 1972 Torino 460 1989 BroncoII/Jeeps/Titanimous Popeye and Brutus (Rams) |
Posted By: Doctor Safety
Date Posted: 07-May-2012 at 4:53PM
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Learn all about this car at: http://www.hemmings.com/mus/stories/2012/05/01/" rel="nofollow - http://www.hemmings.com/mus/stories/2012/05/01/ Feactured car in Hemmings Muscle Machines May 2012. Get all your questions answered. ------------- It's all good - Mighty fine... |
Posted By: carguy47
Date Posted: 10-May-2012 at 2:28AM
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Truly a thing of beauty!! I watched the video and got whiplash!! Feeling good about that though. ------------- You have to build em to drive em! |
Posted By: profaqualung
Date Posted: 28-January-2013 at 8:33AM
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Congratulations on the sale at Barrett-Jackson a couple of weeks ago - sharp looking car. Were you the gentleman who was so interested in the cam that was used in my Kaase crate Boss466 [the yellow 70 Merc. Cyclone GT in the VIP parking]? Prof Aqualung ------------- Shoot low sheriff, she is riding a Shetland 1970 Cyclone GT Boss 466 Armadillo Breeders Association |
Posted By: Doctor Safety
Date Posted: 29-January-2013 at 4:27PM
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No. Not me. ------------- It's all good - Mighty fine... |
Posted By: profaqualung
Date Posted: 29-January-2013 at 7:31PM
10-4 If you were I was just going to apologize for not being there on Saturday like I said. Had a minor emergency and had to head back to MS first thing Saturday morning. PA ------------- Shoot low sheriff, she is riding a Shetland 1970 Cyclone GT Boss 466 Armadillo Breeders Association |
Doctor Safety wrote:Posted By: Eliteman76
Date Posted: 31-January-2013 at 7:12PM
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OK, so the question begs. Who now owns the car? ------------- Andrew:GTS.ORG admin, '72 Q code 5 speed RestomodPondering: #99Problems |