new project car- 70 Torino
4/19/07, 07:26 PM
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new project car- 70 Torino
Here is a projet car I bought about 7 years ago for $500. It has sat in my brothers spare garage for the last 4 or 5, he wants it out for his Coblat ss
. So I decided it was about time to start work on it. It has a 302 auto with factory air,Brougham edition and Vinyl top. Down points- it is a four door and green
. Have the wheels pulled for new tires, they should be in by Friday, have to drain all the fluids, some tranny work, needs new exhaust and a good cleaning. Interior is in pretty good shape. It has just over 100k on it. Any thought, besides the junk pile?
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My brother says the parts are worth more than the car is, that I should just part it out and be done with it.
. So I decided it was about time to start work on it. It has a 302 auto with factory air,Brougham edition and Vinyl top. Down points- it is a four door and green . Have the wheels pulled for new tires, they should be in by Friday, have to drain all the fluids, some tranny work, needs new exhaust and a good cleaning. Interior is in pretty good shape. It has just over 100k on it. Any thought, besides the junk pile? .My brother says the parts are worth more than the car is, that I should just part it out and be done with it.
4/19/07, 08:31 PM
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Yea, I agree, but the price was right a few years back. For what I put into it I don't think I could get that out of it... but something fun to work on.
Really want to see what it look like after it's fixed up!
4/19/07, 11:45 PM
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awesome! My first car was a 71 torino. I really dug that car! it was the same nasty green too!!!! I put some sweet wheels and tires on it, and painted it teal green. ended up being a really sharp car! 351 cleveland too! congrats!
4/20/07, 09:05 PM
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Put new rubber on it tonight and drove it home, there is a different feeling to 4 wheel drum brakes...LOL. Front end suspension is good, need to pull the drums and check the brake pads. will give it a good washing this weekend and post some more pic's.
4/24/07, 07:26 PM
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Started to clean it up over the weekend, washed it and worked on the interior. here are some shots...
A few things to note, the air vent know with vent behind it
. The high tech climate controll system...
The interlocking lap and sholder belts that were installed after build
. The wrong tire label in the glove compartment.
And the full information instrument panel.
A few things to note, the air vent know with vent behind it
. The high tech climate controll system... The interlocking lap and sholder belts that were installed after build . The wrong tire label in the glove compartment. And the full information instrument panel.
4/24/07, 07:30 PM
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Also pulled the back seat, the three sets of seatbelts were still wraped in plastic
. Darn mouse ate up the build sheet . The dash is padded but above it is painted steel. The wood grain trim is just contact paper on steel. Brakes 4 wheel Drum. Oh the comforts of home...LOL
. Darn mouse ate up the build sheet . The dash is padded but above it is painted steel. The wood grain trim is just contact paper on steel. Brakes 4 wheel Drum. Oh the comforts of home...LOL
4/24/07, 08:34 PM
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i went and looked at a 429 GT 70 torino yesterday ... so sad it was`nt as nice as yours .. rusted into the ground it was ... had the shaker hood scoope and all the goodies .. just way too far for me to bring back
4/28/07, 11:41 AM
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I love the 70 torino, here's mine Attachment 25061
4/28/07, 09:03 PM
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My parents had a '70 4dr green Torino very similar to yours. Theirs was a much cheaper version. Base model with no AC, no vinyl roof (very popular back then), and an inline 6. It was the first new car I can remember them buying and without a doubt start me down the path to being a Ford fan! Thanks for posting the pics!
