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72FordGTS 
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 Posted: 01-August-2023 at 4:33AM |
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The August 2023 Ride of the
Month is new GTS.org member Dave Thompson's ("Dave T's") 1972 Ford Gran Torino Sport fastback. In August of 1972 Dave went to buy a new car and saw a cool 72 Gran Torino Sport. It was
loaded, with AC and other accessories. Dave wanted a more basic Torino without all the accessories, so he ordered a new one
just like he wanted it. The only real option he selected was power steering. After more than 50 years, Dave still
has his Torino. Dave has already sold some parts in to our members. Here's hoping we hear more about Dave's Torino. Here are some pics of Dave's Torino.   
Edited by 72FordGTS - 05-August-2023 at 8:22AM |
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spriegel
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Posted: 01-August-2023 at 3:30PM |
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Congratulations Dave! Great looking Torino!
-Chris
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Chris
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78FordLtd2
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Posted: 01-August-2023 at 4:18PM |
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Awesome Torino! Great choice in selecting Dave's car!
Congratulations!
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dan0R30
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Posted: 02-August-2023 at 12:06AM |
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Sweet! Congrats
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Dan
1970 Ford Torino hardtop - 351C 4V - FMX - 9" 3.00 |
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paj1965
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Posted: 02-August-2023 at 2:14AM |
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Nice! That was my original color. I see trim on the rear quarter between the windows. Originally a vinyl roof? Mine was.
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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
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Posted: 02-August-2023 at 11:42AM |
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Very nice!
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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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kychevyguy
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Posted: 02-August-2023 at 10:23PM |
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Congrats, great Torino Dave!
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1971 Ford F100 "Lizzy" 1971 Cougar XR7 "Kitty" 1984 Chevy Silverado "Sylvia" 2009 Smart Fortwo Cabrio "Lil Dude" 2015 Volvo XC60 R-Design "Sven" |
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Joel & Becker Wilson
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Posted: 03-August-2023 at 1:59PM |
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Beautiful
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Joel and Becker Wilson
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Steve M.
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Posted: 05-August-2023 at 5:51AM |
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Very nice! Love the wheels!
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Neal
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Posted: 05-August-2023 at 6:41AM |
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My favorite 72 GTS color, very nice.
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Steve M.
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Posted: 05-August-2023 at 11:06AM |
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That Blue on Blue is beautiful.
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handsofstone
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Posted: 06-August-2023 at 3:39PM |
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Very nice ride.
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AUS GTS
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Posted: 07-August-2023 at 12:08PM |
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Cool! love the exhaust!
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Al
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72FordGTS
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Posted: 04-September-2023 at 1:40AM |
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The September 2023 Ride of the
Month is longtime GTS Member Mike Abraham's "torinomike650"1974 Ford Gran Torino hardtop.
Mike's Torino is perhaps the ulitmate GTS.org build. It was a team effort between Mike and GTS.org's restoration guru CaliforniaJohnny. Mike set out to replicate the S&H Torino from the pilot eposide. His meticulous attention to detail resulted in the likely the most accurate replica of the pilot car ever produced. The quality of workmanship on the restoration is second to none. Mike's Torino was originally a 400 S-code car but has since been converted to a 351W build by Phoenix engines making about 330 hp, but appearing farily stock, right down to the exhaust manifolds. He also upgraded to a AOD transmission with 4R70W gearing and installed 3.25 gears along with 31 spline axles in the 9" rear. For those that have not checked out Mike's build thread, it is a long but excellent read. Check out the photos below of the before and after.             |
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Vince
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hogfiddles
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Posted: 04-September-2023 at 2:11AM |
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The MOST deserving !!!! Yay, Mike :). Glad I could have a little part in that, too :)
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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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dan0R30
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Posted: 04-September-2023 at 2:50AM |
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Congrats Mike!
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Dan
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spriegel
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Posted: 04-September-2023 at 3:14AM |
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Congratulations Mike! You and John have done an amazing job on the restoration. Great job! Chris
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Chris
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72 RS 351
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Posted: 04-September-2023 at 3:28AM |
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Excellent choice and so well deserved. Congrats Mike for a wonderful car project that you and John knocked it far out of the park. |
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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.
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Posted: 04-September-2023 at 10:25AM |
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Excellent choice! Mike, John and all who helped out. Well deserved. Beautiful restoration.
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gpd294
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Posted: 04-September-2023 at 11:42PM |
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Well deserved....Congratulations once again!
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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: 05-September-2023 at 1:09AM |
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Very nice job! Congratulations!
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1976 Gran Torino Limited #2 1973 Gran Torino Sport 1969 Roadrunner |
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Posted: 12-September-2023 at 6:28AM |
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Congrats
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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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Posted: 12-September-2023 at 9:48AM |
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I think Mike’s car should be “Car Of The Year”, built by Californiajohnny-“Builder of the Year”
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1973 Gran Torino Sport - Q code “Q-Clone” project-on-hold
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AUS GTS
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Posted: 12-September-2023 at 11:09AM |
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Great resto!
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Al
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handsofstone
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Posted: 13-September-2023 at 4:33PM |
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Incredible machine. Well deserved .
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Posted: 14-September-2023 at 3:08AM |
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Nice ride! A neighbor in the late 70's had one of these.
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Dave
1969 Torino GT/351W 2V/FMX/Vinyl Top/Black Jade/Gold Stripes/Nugget Gold Buckets/Console/Racing Mirrors/AC/PS/PDB |
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Posted: 23-September-2023 at 7:52PM |
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Well deserved! Beautiful car
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