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Topic: Welcome
Posted By: gpd294
Subject: Welcome
Date Posted: 25-May-2012 at 9:36AM
Welcome one and all to the newly added 4DR / Wagon specific Forum. Clap

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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



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Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: 25-May-2012 at 12:37PM
OK all you wagon and 4 dr owners time to chime in so we can get a count
us regulars know who we are but if you don"t frequent the forum daily post up so we know what vehicle you own as it would be nice to see who has what


Posted By: GTW
Date Posted: 25-May-2012 at 12:45PM
I'm here with my '73 Gran Torino wagon.

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Griffin
1973 Gran Torino station wagon
1972 Gran Torino 4 Door
1976 Gran Torino station wagon
1971 Maverick 2 Door


Posted By: unlovedford
Date Posted: 25-May-2012 at 3:18PM
Squire Joe, here!

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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: occupant
Date Posted: 26-May-2012 at 2:53AM
Are you kidding?

You know me...

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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: Guests
Date Posted: 26-May-2012 at 3:48AM
um guys I said we know who the regulars of the forum are ,more addressed to the people who don't frequent the forum like we do.

on another note maybe it would be good to include the stat's  of our cars
My wagon is a 1972 
H code 351C 2V 
Trans code is W = C4
Axle code is 6 = 3.00:1
DSO 16 Philadelphia
Built in Canada
Build date 02/72
Trim CF Ginger Vinyl Bench
Color 6C Medium Yellow Gold

Standard Cluster
Power Steering
Power Brakes
Non A/C
No Roof Rack
No 3rd Row seat
Painted Steel wheels with Dog dish hub caps


 


Posted By: GTW
Date Posted: 26-May-2012 at 4:00AM
1973 Gran Torino wagon
F code 302-2V
Trans code W - C4
Axle code 6 - 3:00:1
DSO 22 Charlotte
Built in Atlanta 
Built on November 15th 1972
Trim CR Medium Green vinyl bench
Color 4S Light Green

Standard cluster
Power steering
A/C
Roof rack
3rd row seat
Hubcaps
AM radio
Front bumper guards
Rear bumper guards
Visibility Group 
Driver's side remote mirror
Class I towing package
Manual locks and windows
Clock
Vinyl Insert Moldings
Tinted glass
G78X14 belted white sidewall tires



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Griffin
1973 Gran Torino station wagon
1972 Gran Torino 4 Door
1976 Gran Torino station wagon
1971 Maverick 2 Door


Posted By: GTW
Date Posted: 28-May-2012 at 8:50AM
Anyone have any more stats for their cars?

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Griffin
1973 Gran Torino station wagon
1972 Gran Torino 4 Door
1976 Gran Torino station wagon
1971 Maverick 2 Door


Posted By: unlovedford
Date Posted: 28-May-2012 at 3:00PM
Mine is as follows:

1972 Gran Torino Squire
429 4V
C6 Transmission
Power Windows, seat, locks
Power steering and brakes
Air
Traction-Loc rear
AM/FM stereo
Medium Brown Exterior
Ginger Comfort Weave interior
3rd seat
Remote mirrors
Factory floor mats
Light group
Convenience group
Deluxe wheelcovers
Luggage rack
Bumper guards
Trailer towing package
HD cooling package
Visibility group
Clock


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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: Gazoo2
Date Posted: 28-May-2012 at 6:04PM

Gazoo here.

Mine is a 72 Gran Torino Wagon.
351 C 2V, FMX automatic, power steering and power brakes
Originally Medium Gold Metallic with Ginger upholstery
Luggage Rack, trailer tow package, nothing else
Built in Canada (Oakville, Ontario)
Runs and drives better than it has any right to, considering it's dead original right now except for all-new brake system and a new idler arm.
Bought it for $775 from a pawn shop.
 
Objective:  Unique fun family street cruiser; ultimate goal is to complete the car for $5000 - $7000 max to demonstrate to younger folks that you can build an interesting car without spending $40,000 doing it.  Took night classes at community college to learn the basics of bodywork and paint.  We'll see how well we do.  Once I get rolling I'll start an "in-progress" thread.
 
Examples of my "budget."
Bought a 3rd row seat complete in good shape for $100.
Bought assorted trim pieces, glass and tailgate motor assemby and wiring for $100.
Bought 4 rust-free doors for $200.
Bought a used Edelbrock Aluminum 4bbl intake for the 2v heads for $75.
Have an used Edelbrock 1406 4bbl carb, and an old chrome air cleaner in storage.
Bought a pair of very slightly used Flowmaster mufflers for $40.
Bought decent dash pad from Pick-N-Pull for $20, wrong color but I'll dye it.
Bought sport mirrors and good grille emblem on ebay for $65.
Bought pair of nice bucket seats from Dodge Stratus for $60 (don't know if they'll fit yet.)
Ordered a set of American Racing Nova 702 wheels (17x8) for about $700.
 
So you get the idea!!
 
Lots of different ideas for paint but nothing firm at this time.  Lots of rust repair first.
 


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72 GranTorino "rat wagon" 351C, a work in progress

69 Mustang Mach 1, 351w, Borg Warner T5, rack & pinion steering, fuel injected


Posted By: gpd294
Date Posted: 31-May-2012 at 12:23PM
The Beginning:
Body 71K – 1975 Gran Torino Country Squire 6 passenger wagon

Color 9D – Polar White Woodgrain

Trim CU – Tan Vinyl Bench

Trans U – C-6

Axle 6 – Conventional Lock 0 Ratio 3

DSO 110043 – “11” Boston

Present:
Body  – 1973 Torino Wagon look-a-like

Color – 2005 Windveil Blue similar to Silver Blue Glow

Trim – Blue Vinyl / Blue Tweed Bench

Trans U – C-6

Axle 6 – Conventional Lock 0 Ratio 3

DSO 110043 – “11” Boston

 
Rebuilt Same Drivetrain 

VIN 5H43S1296XX "5” – 1975

“H” – Lorain , OH Ford Assembly Plant (now closed)

“43” – Country Squire Gran Torino Wagon

“S” – 400 V-8 2 Barrel Carb

“1296XX” Vehicle series number

 
 


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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: GTW
Date Posted: 20-May-2013 at 3:58AM
bump for any new owners

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Griffin
1973 Gran Torino station wagon
1972 Gran Torino 4 Door
1976 Gran Torino station wagon
1971 Maverick 2 Door


Posted By: SSgtBadSanta
Date Posted: 09-September-2013 at 3:49PM
Just bought a 1976 Gran Torino wagon. Pics are in the Welcome Mat forum.



Posted By: unlovedford
Date Posted: 10-September-2013 at 1:52AM
Welcome!!

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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: n2fordwagons
Date Posted: 10-September-2013 at 6:11AM
Didn't see this thread until now.  Thanks for bumping it up. 
 
1976 Mercury Montego MX Villager
 
"A" code 460-4V engine.  One of 230 '76 Montego Villager wagons ordered with a 460.
6P - Cream paint.  95% of paint is original.
EZ - Saddle Vinyl Split Bench Seat.
 
California Emission Testing
C-6 Automatic Transmission
HR78X14 White Sidewall Radial Tires
Install 5th Wheel, Delete Tire
Convenience Group
Electric Clock
Tilt Steering Column
Power Seat
Station Wagon Third Seat
Deluxe Luggage Rack
Bumper Protection Group
Front License Plate Bracket
Air Conditioner
AM Radio
Rear Seat Speakers
Appearance Protection Group
Tinted Glass
Power Windows
Visibility Light Group
Handling Suspension
Narrow Body Side Moulding
 



Posted By: GTW
Date Posted: 11-September-2013 at 4:09AM
Didn't know there were 2 types of luggage racks? Most wagons I see don't have one at all

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Griffin
1973 Gran Torino station wagon
1972 Gran Torino 4 Door
1976 Gran Torino station wagon
1971 Maverick 2 Door


Posted By: unlovedford
Date Posted: 11-September-2013 at 10:03AM
Mine looks just like Jeff's.

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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: GTW
Date Posted: 11-September-2013 at 10:16AM
Mine does too, but my Marti Report doesn't say "Deluxe"

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Griffin
1973 Gran Torino station wagon
1972 Gran Torino 4 Door
1976 Gran Torino station wagon
1971 Maverick 2 Door


Posted By: wmcksmith
Date Posted: 17-September-2013 at 4:08PM
71 Torino 500 4 Door Sedan. 351C

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71 Torino 500 4 door


Posted By: wmcksmith
Date Posted: 17-September-2013 at 4:13PM
71 Torino 500 4 Door Hardtop. 351C .... Day 1

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71 Torino 500 4 door


Posted By: unlovedford
Date Posted: 18-September-2013 at 2:57AM
1972 Torino Wagon

250/6
3 on-the-tree
Rubber mat
Manual everything
No options
Red/Black
78K miles

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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: Tnrancher
Date Posted: 20-September-2013 at 1:18PM
Traded into a 1974 LTD Country Squire wagon today. 460 with C-6. Left w/s pillar mounted spot light, CB antenna in middle of front roof area, decent upholstery(needs front seat covered), tires almost new(in '86). Was told it has been sitting in barn since '86 and 2 years ago tornado ripped roof off building. Needs fuel pump and probably gas tank but runs good with gas dripped in it. Here's a couple of pics. Oh and it has a big Alabama decal in the back window too!







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64 Fairlane, 66 Mustang conv, 68 Cougar, 69 Fairlane Cobra, 73 Mustang conv, 74 Country Squire wagon, 72/76 Torino stock car


Posted By: legend onirot
Date Posted: 20-September-2013 at 1:32PM
nice car tnrancher...  that alabamer sticker should come off pretty easily... and quickly!!! Big smile

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malcolm
1973 gran torino sport (formal)... "Stacy Lynn"
1972 gran torino (formal)... "Mackenzie"
1973 gran torino sport (sportroof)... "Leela"


Posted By: Tnrancher
Date Posted: 20-September-2013 at 1:41PM
Thanks legend! Im not too keen on the Big A in the back window either, my loyalties are with the orange and blue across the state! It does match the paint though!


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64 Fairlane, 66 Mustang conv, 68 Cougar, 69 Fairlane Cobra, 73 Mustang conv, 74 Country Squire wagon, 72/76 Torino stock car


Posted By: GTW
Date Posted: 23-September-2013 at 2:10AM
My Marti report. Will have owned my wagon for 36 years on Thursday of this week. Originally, mine could quite possibly have been a Christmas gift. I have a little info on the PO.



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Griffin
1973 Gran Torino station wagon
1972 Gran Torino 4 Door
1976 Gran Torino station wagon
1971 Maverick 2 Door


Posted By: unlovedford
Date Posted: 23-September-2013 at 2:50AM
That is cool. I will have owned my '76 for 33 years as of the end of December. They become a part of the family (or in my case, landscape) after that many years.

Nice wagon, Tnrancher. I need to come visit you on that grill and those other parts in the next couple of weeks.

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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: GTW
Date Posted: 23-September-2013 at 4:07AM
Mine became landscape too since its been sitting since 1980...

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Griffin
1973 Gran Torino station wagon
1972 Gran Torino 4 Door
1976 Gran Torino station wagon
1971 Maverick 2 Door


Posted By: unlovedford
Date Posted: 23-September-2013 at 4:21AM
Walt, sure wish you could join us for the Dawsonville meet. It is going to be a great turnout of members and lots of fun.

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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: GTW
Date Posted: 23-September-2013 at 4:35AM
You all will get to see it eventually. Time to start searching CL for drivetrains again

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Griffin
1973 Gran Torino station wagon
1972 Gran Torino 4 Door
1976 Gran Torino station wagon
1971 Maverick 2 Door



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