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handsofstone 
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 Posted: 01-May-2022 at 6:46AM |
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Amazing to say the least.
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spriegel
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Posted: 01-May-2022 at 7:31AM |
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Really nice car! I like the front-end style.
Did they make this style of Torino only for a limited time?
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72 RS 351
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Posted: 01-May-2022 at 7:42AM |
It's a 1972 Mercury Montego GT, the Mercury version of the 72 Gran Torino Sport. I don't know the details of all the Mercury trim levels, the MX is the one I recall hearing of the most. The Torino for 1972 up was a bottom trim level of the main model, the Gran Torino. 99+% of all 72-74's were Gran Torinos, the Torino was an ugly duckling version of the Gran Torino. Ford finally dropped the base Torino trim level.
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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: 01-May-2022 at 8:37AM |
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Beautiful Merc! Classic American Muscle! Excellent choice.
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Yellosn
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Posted: 01-May-2022 at 10:11AM |
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That car is smokin’ hot! Good choice! 👏🏻
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Troy Emerson
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californiajohnny
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Posted: 02-May-2022 at 8:25AM |
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good choice! idk what ever happened to scott i lost contact with him too...
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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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legend onirot
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Posted: 03-May-2022 at 10:54AM |
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another beautiful car!
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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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78FordLtd2
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Posted: 04-May-2022 at 7:39AM |
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Beautiful Montego! Have always had a soft spot for the 72-73 Montego. Awesome choice 👏
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shanefolsom
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Posted: 04-May-2022 at 7:42AM |
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Would love to see that in person. I bet it is fantastic. Great car!
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1976 Gran Torino Limited #1
1976 Gran Torino Limited #2 1973 Gran Torino Sport 1969 Roadrunner |
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gpd294
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Posted: 04-May-2022 at 7:45AM |
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I remember that build as well. Beautiful car!
 
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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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72FordGTS
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Posted: 01-June-2022 at 3:02PM |
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The June 2022 Car of the Month is long time member "Big Bird's " (Randy's) 1979 Ford Thunderbird This is our first Thunderbird to receive the Ride of the Month recognition, and is one of the coolest' T-Birds around. Randy's T-Bird which he dubs his "White Trash" Thunderbird has a cool 80's street machine vibe. Randy's Thunderbird is a less common base model equipped with a 302 V8, FMX, A/C and a flight bench interior. He later upgraded it to bucket seats. Living up to the 80's vibe the car has installed aluminum slot wheels with staggered tires and with the proper lifted rear stance. Randy is one of our most knowledgeable members and has tons of hands on experience with the 1972-79 Intermediate Fords. His project thread hasn't been updated in a while, but maybe this will inspire him to do so.  Congratulations Randy!Check out Randy's project thread here: Here are some pics of his T-Bird:    Edited by 72FordGTS - 02-June-2022 at 3:11AM |
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Vince
1972 Ford GTS Sportsroof - Survivor, One Family car GTS.org Admin |
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kychevyguy
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Posted: 01-June-2022 at 3:06PM |
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Nice T-Bird, cool car! Congrats Randy!
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JT, USAF Ret./Architect
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californiajohnny
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Posted: 01-June-2022 at 6:47PM |
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cool!
there's one very similar that shows up at the local cruise nights here |
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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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texanrebel
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Posted: 01-June-2022 at 10:06PM |
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Fine ride Randy, very cool T-Bird!
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1972 Montego GT
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72 RS 351
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Posted: 02-June-2022 at 3:20AM |
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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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Steve M.
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Posted: 02-June-2022 at 4:57AM |
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Excellent choice
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handsofstone
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Posted: 02-June-2022 at 5:14AM |
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Good one. The stagger looks nice.
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RacerJames
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Posted: 02-June-2022 at 7:52AM |
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Congrats Randy!
Love those slotted mags, had some on my Mach 1 in the early '90s.  |
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'73 Torino Stock Car
'71 Mustang Stock Car 351C powered |
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Uante
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Posted: 02-June-2022 at 11:00AM |
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Pretty Sweet....Hard to Beat!
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'73 Gran Torino Brougham
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Big Bird
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Posted: 12-June-2022 at 11:54AM |
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Hi!
Wow! Thanks, I saw this and it was a big surprise. Haven't driven the 'Bird in a couple years, life gets in the way sometimes.
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"What we do in full frontal view, is more honest than your cleaned-up mind."
Randy 1979 T-Bird 2005 F-150 STX RCSB 4.6, 3.55 LSD How the Heck does a REGULAR CAB SHORTBED weigh over 5200 pounds? |
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dan0R30
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Posted: 12-June-2022 at 1:12PM |
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Cool! I don't see those around these days! Congrats
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Dan
1970 Ford Torino hardtop - 351C 4V - FMX - 9" 3.00 |
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Big Bird
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Posted: 12-June-2022 at 1:29PM |
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Yeah, screwed up an axle bearing in the rear, then spent the past few years getting sick/recovering, getting sick/recovering, etc...
Time flies when you're NOT having fun...
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"What we do in full frontal view, is more honest than your cleaned-up mind."
Randy 1979 T-Bird 2005 F-150 STX RCSB 4.6, 3.55 LSD How the Heck does a REGULAR CAB SHORTBED weigh over 5200 pounds? |
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AUS GTS
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Posted: 13-June-2022 at 12:58PM |
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Cool! hold onto it, this style, era have their time coming!
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72FordGTS
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Posted: 04-July-2022 at 5:05AM |
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The July 2022 Car of the Month is Ron Earp's 1972 Gran Torino Sport restomod. Ron and his daughter built one of the coolest Resto Mod 1972 GTS's in existence. His Grabber Blue 1972 GTS was a 351C powered automatic car, that was converted to a Aluminum headed stroker Big Block with a top-loader 4-speed. He conducted a frame off restoration which included upgrades to the suspension and 4-wheel disc brakes so that the car could compete and autocross and road coarse events. The car had a super tough look with NASACAR-like black steel wheels with 295 tires at all four corners. Ron sold his car back around 2015 and the current whereabouts is unknown. Unfortunately his car has been utilized in numerous scam ads. For the newer members who didn't follow along with Ron's build, I'd suggest checking out his project thread. It's a great read on one of the coolest Torinos around. His project thread is here: Here are some pics of Ron's Torino:       |
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Vince
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handsofstone
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Posted: 04-July-2022 at 5:09AM |
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I saw that in scam ads before looking seriously for a 72 sport. It is how I found this site. Incredible build thread and awesome car.
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shanefolsom
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Posted: 05-July-2022 at 8:36AM |
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I always liked that car. Definitely a nice job!
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kychevyguy
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Posted: 05-July-2022 at 11:04AM |
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That resto-mod is sweet!
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dan0R30
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Posted: 09-July-2022 at 1:33AM |
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Nice! I'll have to read through that build thread
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Dan
1970 Ford Torino hardtop - 351C 4V - FMX - 9" 3.00 |
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72FordGTS
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Posted: 04-August-2022 at 9:23PM |
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The August 2022 Car of the Month is long time member "schufitz " (Dave's) 1969 Ford Torino GT Dave is one of our resident experts on the 68-69 Torinos. He has a beautiful 1969 Torino GT 2-door hard top with a formal roof. His car is equipped with a 351W-2V, FMX auto trans, 3.00:1 rear axle, air conditioning, tinted glass, bucket seats, console with floor shift, racing mirrors, a black vinyl top, electric clock and power front disc brakes. His car is a very sharp painted in black jade with gold stripes and a light nugget gold interior. Congratulations Dave! Here are some pictures below.      |
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Vince
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californiajohnny
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Posted: 04-August-2022 at 9:38PM |
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nice!!
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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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