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BlackBetty72 ![]() New Member ![]() Joined: 20-December-2021 Location: Allons TN Status: Offline Points: 11 |
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Thank you 72FordGTS for the award. You guys have a great forum and support from your followers.
Update on repairs: I had most all of the hoses, belts and seals repaired with the exception of the rear main seal. Going to have to put some money back for that repair. I was unaware that when my Dad had the 2 barrel carburetor changed to a 4 barrel he did not change out the kick down rod for the transmission. I have been in contact with a company online that makes them after a long struggle trying to find one locally. I will post some pictures ASAP. Thank you again for the recognition. These cars don’t get the attention that they deserve. David Blackbetty72
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paj1965 ![]() Member ![]() Joined: 18-August-2017 Location: Houston TX Status: Offline Points: 113 |
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Very nice!
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My Toy List:
1972.5 Gran Torino Sport 2001 Mustang Cobra Vert 2001 Lightning 2013 Jeep Wrangler |
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handsofstone ![]() Senior Member ![]() Joined: 13-April-2018 Location: Northeast Status: Offline Points: 3827 |
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If it has the Holley carb, Holley has the right piece to make the factory kickdown rod work.
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handsofstone ![]() Senior Member ![]() Joined: 13-April-2018 Location: Northeast Status: Offline Points: 3827 |
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Sorry about the upside down pic.
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72FordGTS ![]() Admin Group ![]() ![]() GTS.org Admin Joined: 06-September-2005 Location: Ontario, Canada Status: Offline Points: 5442 |
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I was able to use my factory kickdown rod without the extension John used. Just need a slight bend by hand to tweak it and it fits and works perfectly.
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Vince
1972 Ford GTS Sportsroof - Survivor, One Family car GTS.org Admin |
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72 RS 351 ![]() Senior Member ![]() ![]() Joined: 04-September-2014 Location: Knoxville TN Status: Offline Points: 2443 |
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Super nice 72 Gran Torino, great choice.
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Don
73 Ranchero "Sport 72 front end", floor shift/console, planning EFI 7000+ rpm 351-4V &4R70W 73 Ranchero GT 351C-4V &4R70W for sale later. 92 Lincoln Mark VII SE GTC, OBDII 347/4R70W |
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Steve M. ![]() Senior Member ![]() Joined: 08-June-2019 Location: Florida Status: Offline Points: 1651 |
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Nice choice. If you're interested, you'll be able to fab one up using a piece of metal.
A 4" square electrical box cover can be measured, cut, drilled and bent to fit.
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Steve M.
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72FordGTS ![]() Admin Group ![]() ![]() GTS.org Admin Joined: 06-September-2005 Location: Ontario, Canada Status: Offline Points: 5442 |
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The December 2022 Car of the Month is longtime member "Fordpower's " (Bob's) 1979 Ford LTD II Sport ![]() Bob's LTD is a really stellar example that has never seen snow. His car is powered by a 351W, has air-conditioning and still retains it's stock 2.45:1 9" differential. He repainted a few years ago and it looks very sharp. Bob has brought his LTD II to the Kentucky Nationals , Moonshine Festival, and Syracuse Nationals shows. He reports that it runs well on long highway trips. Congrats Bob and lets hope to see more pics of your fine Ford going forward. Thanks to Hogdfiddles for supplying the above photo.
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Vince
1972 Ford GTS Sportsroof - Survivor, One Family car GTS.org Admin |
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spriegel ![]() Senior Member ![]() Joined: 28-September-2021 Location: Fairview, PA Status: Online Points: 462 |
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Congratulations Bob! Your LTD II Sport looks sharp!
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Chris
Fairview, PA '1973 Ford Gran Torino |
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paj1965 ![]() Member ![]() Joined: 18-August-2017 Location: Houston TX Status: Offline Points: 113 |
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Very nice!
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My Toy List:
1972.5 Gran Torino Sport 2001 Mustang Cobra Vert 2001 Lightning 2013 Jeep Wrangler |
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72 RS 351 ![]() Senior Member ![]() ![]() Joined: 04-September-2014 Location: Knoxville TN Status: Offline Points: 2443 |
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Very nice, great example of how good those could be.
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Don
73 Ranchero "Sport 72 front end", floor shift/console, planning EFI 7000+ rpm 351-4V &4R70W 73 Ranchero GT 351C-4V &4R70W for sale later. 92 Lincoln Mark VII SE GTC, OBDII 347/4R70W |
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Steve M. ![]() Senior Member ![]() Joined: 08-June-2019 Location: Florida Status: Offline Points: 1651 |
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Way to go Boc. Sweet ride.
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Steve M.
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Steve M. ![]() Senior Member ![]() Joined: 08-June-2019 Location: Florida Status: Offline Points: 1651 |
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Bob. Sorry about that misspelling.
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Steve M.
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BlackBetty72 ![]() New Member ![]() Joined: 20-December-2021 Location: Allons TN Status: Offline Points: 11 |
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Sweet ride Bob. Bet that car drives like a dream down the highway!!
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californiajohnny ![]() Moderator Group ![]() ![]() Joined: 05-October-2013 Location: winlock, wa Status: Offline Points: 14512 |
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congrats bob! i've never seen any pics of his cars before
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JOHN
74 GRAN TORINO S&H CLONE 74 VETTE CUSTOM 90 S10 BLAZER 4X4 LIFTED 77 CELICA CUSTOM 75 V8 MONZA SUPERCHARGED 79 COURIER VERT. SLAMMED 75 VEGA V6 5 SPD 70 CHEV C10 P/U 68 MUSTANG FB CONVERSION |
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fordpower ![]() Senior Member ![]() Joined: 02-September-2010 Location: willseyville,ny Status: Offline Points: 1719 |
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Thank you. also thanks to hogdfiddles for taking pic. It has seen snow in Georgia on its way to moonshine fest. 2in.
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Greg73Oregon ![]() Senior Member ![]() Joined: 23-February-2021 Location: Roseville, CA Status: Offline Points: 222 |
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Flipped the Picture:
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AUS GTS ![]() Senior Member ![]() ![]() Joined: 26-July-2021 Location: Australia Status: Online Points: 355 |
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Excellent! ultimate interstate tourer!
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Al
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hogfiddles ![]() Senior Member ![]() ![]() Joined: 19-September-2016 Location: Central NY Status: Offline Points: 1381 |
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I had the pleasure of meeting Bob a few months back and being able to see his car and take that “Glamour Shot” for him :)
Congrats, Bob!! dfox
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1973 Gran Torino Sport - Q code “Q-Clone” project-on-hold
1972 Gran Torino Sport - Q code new project 1972 Gran Torino - parts 1969 Torino GT - M code 95+/- mid-80's Yamaha XJ-Series (10 trophies) |
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kychevyguy ![]() Senior Member ![]() ![]() Joined: 16-December-2013 Location: Lexington KY Status: Offline Points: 1983 |
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Congratulations Bob, and a very sweet looking ride! I have always loved the LTD II sport. I think it has a great blend of sport, cruiser, and luxury.
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JT, USAF Ret./Architect
1971 Ford F100 "Lizzy" 1976 Ranchero GT "Ricky Bobby" 1984 Chevy Silverado "Sylvia" 2015 Volvo XC60 R-Design "Sven" |
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legend onirot ![]() Senior Member ![]() METAL GOD Joined: 18-January-2009 Location: hattiesburg ms Status: Offline Points: 3036 |
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Congratulations BOB!!! I have seen that car on multiple occasions at different shows. Beautiful car and wonderful owners. Hope to see you and your lovely wife again soon, Bob.
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malcolm 1973 gran torino sport (formal)... "Stacy Lynn" 1972 gran torino (formal)... "Mackenzie" 1973 gran torino sport (sportroof)... "Leela" |
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7T9_Tbird ![]() Senior Member ![]() ![]() Joined: 04-December-2017 Location: Athens, Alabama Status: Offline Points: 487 |
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Congrats! Love the sleds!
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John
79 Thunderbird Heritage 79 Thunderbird Town Landau 02 Ram 1500 Sport Quad Cab |
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78FordLtd2 ![]() Member ![]() ![]() Joined: 19-April-2021 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 124 |
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Very nice LTD ll! They are great highway cruisers. Can't wait for summer to enjoy my '78! Sweet ride!
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72FordGTS ![]() Admin Group ![]() ![]() GTS.org Admin Joined: 06-September-2005 Location: Ontario, Canada Status: Offline Points: 5442 |
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The January 2023 Ride of the
Month is long time member "Uante's" Brent's 1973 Ford Gran Torino Brougham 2-door hardtop.
Brent originally owned a 1973 Gran Torino when in 1979 and purchased his current '73 Gran Torino Brougham in 2009. His GTB is painted in 6F gold flow paint and has a 351C 2V engine and automatic transmission. The car is well option and it has A/C, power locks, brown vinyl top, visibility group, AM/FM Stereo radio, rear window defrost. Brent has done lots of work on his car over the years and has made some cosmetic changes to it that certainly gives it a great street machine vibe. Congratulations Brent! Take a look at all the great work Brent has done to his Torino to transform it into the machine we see here today. His Project thread is here: Here are some pics of Brent's Torino. The first pic is how it looked shortly after he bought it followed by how it looks today. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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Vince
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Steve M. ![]() Senior Member ![]() Joined: 08-June-2019 Location: Florida Status: Offline Points: 1651 |
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Excellent choice. I've seen this car up close. It is truly beautiful.
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Steve M.
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hogfiddles ![]() Senior Member ![]() ![]() Joined: 19-September-2016 Location: Central NY Status: Offline Points: 1381 |
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I recognize one of those parts!!!!!
Congrats, Brent:)
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1973 Gran Torino Sport - Q code “Q-Clone” project-on-hold
1972 Gran Torino Sport - Q code new project 1972 Gran Torino - parts 1969 Torino GT - M code 95+/- mid-80's Yamaha XJ-Series (10 trophies) |
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72 RS 351 ![]() Senior Member ![]() ![]() Joined: 04-September-2014 Location: Knoxville TN Status: Offline Points: 2443 |
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Excellent choice, congrats Brent.
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Don
73 Ranchero "Sport 72 front end", floor shift/console, planning EFI 7000+ rpm 351-4V &4R70W 73 Ranchero GT 351C-4V &4R70W for sale later. 92 Lincoln Mark VII SE GTC, OBDII 347/4R70W |
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spriegel ![]() Senior Member ![]() Joined: 28-September-2021 Location: Fairview, PA Status: Online Points: 462 |
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Congratulations! Great Torino!
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Chris
Fairview, PA '1973 Ford Gran Torino |
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dan0R30 ![]() Senior Member ![]() ![]() Joined: 30-June-2020 Location: USA Status: Offline Points: 546 |
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Very nice, congrats!
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Dan
1970 Ford Torino hardtop - 351C 4V - FMX - 9" 3.00 |
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AUS GTS ![]() Senior Member ![]() ![]() Joined: 26-July-2021 Location: Australia Status: Online Points: 355 |
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Good stuff, straight , clean & love the bumper mod!
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Al
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