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Forum Name: Four Doors and Wagons
Forum Description: Technical discussion for 4-doors and station wagons
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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.  ------------- 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
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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
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Posted By: GTW
Date Posted: 25-May-2012 at 12:45PM
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I'm here with my '73 Gran Torino wagon. ------------- 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
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Squire Joe, here! ------------- 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
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Are you kidding? You know me... ------------- 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
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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
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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 ------------- 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
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Anyone have any more stats for their cars? ------------- 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
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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 ------------- 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
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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.
------------- 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
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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 ------------- 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
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bump for any new owners ------------- 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
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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
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Welcome!! ------------- 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
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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
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Didn't know there were 2 types of luggage racks? Most wagons I see don't have one at all ------------- 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
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Mine looks just like Jeff's. ------------- 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" 
------------- 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
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71 Torino 500 4 Door Sedan. 351C ------------- 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
------------- 71 Torino 500 4 door |
Posted By: unlovedford
Date Posted: 18-September-2013 at 2:57AM
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1972 Torino Wagon 250/6 3 on-the-tree Rubber mat Manual everything No options Red/Black 78K miles ------------- 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!    ------------- 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!!!  ------------- --------------------- 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
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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! ------------- 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. ------------- 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
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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. ------------- 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
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Mine became landscape too since its been sitting since 1980...
------------- 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
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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. ------------- 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
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You all will get to see it eventually. Time to start searching CL for drivetrains again ------------- Griffin 1973 Gran Torino station wagon 1972 Gran Torino 4 Door 1976 Gran Torino station wagon 1971 Maverick 2 Door |