1969 Torino

[intocarss]

Blair Patrick has used the same header guy for 15+ years. He's in AZ. I'm going to have him build my headers. Same primary sizes and collector design we ran on the dyno.:unibrow:

:cheers:

You using Greg Holman at REF for your headers??

Is it done yet??

[FETorino]

You using Greg Holman at REF for your headers??

Is it done yet??

Northern Ave Kingman AZ sound familiar to you :lol:

No I'll stop by and pick you up when it is....

:cheers:

[intocarss]

Northern Ave Kingman AZ sound familiar to you :lol:
No I'll stop by and pick you up when it is....

We use him too :thumbsup:

I'll be waiting at the curb :bow:

[Flash68]

Did you pick out your 17" Torque Thrusts yet?

[FETorino]

Did you pick out your 17" Torque Thrusts yet?

Seriously :mad: You know I'm an Intro guy.:P

[Roadster Shop]

The frame came back from powder coating this afternoon. The rest of the suspension components should be back on Monday or Tuesday then assembly can begin.

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Picture226178.jpg

[FETorino]

The frame came back from powder coating this afternoon. The rest of the suspension components should be back on Monday or Tuesday then assembly can begin.



:D That doesn't suck :woot: :woot:

[Rick D]

:D That doesn't suck :woot: :woot:

Yah right!!! :cheers: Lookin good :hail:

[EvoIX]

The frame came back from powder coating this afternoon. The rest of the suspension components should be back on Monday or Tuesday then assembly can begin.

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Picture226178.jpg

So fresh, so clean.

[214Chevy]

Fenna start coming together nicely now bro. :thumbsup:

[RS-Chris]

Assembly underway! :thumbsup:

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[intocarss]

Guess I'll be waiting by the curb for a bit longer :willy:

It's Looking great :thumbsup:

[FETorino]

Between the chassis and my Dailey pan no wonder Phil said I should turn the car upside down. :rofl:
It should help me put that 700hp and 630ft lbs of torque to use.:D

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/dailey1.jpg


Guess I'll be waiting by the curb for a bit longer :willy:

It's Looking great :thumbsup:


Thanks.

Yea soon it will be in my hands then the progress will Slooooow down :lol:

I'll be by to pick you up eventually.

:cheers:

[GregWeld]

Between the chassis and my Dailey pan



I thought those were only used in hospitals?

[FETorino]

I thought those were only used in hospitals?

When riding shotgun you will be given a choice between the pan or Depends.:cheers:

[GregWeld]

Your chassis is awesome BTW!


And I can't wait to ride in it. :cheers:

[FETorino]

Your chassis is awesome BTW!


And I can't wait to ride in it. :cheers:

Phil and Jeremy under promised and the fab crew at RS over delivered. The one regret I have with working with RS is that when I was out there looking at the car I didn't personally thank each guy who had worked on my car :(

When it's done GW I'll take a turn with the pan and hand you the keys. Just think of it as a full figured Mustang. :rofl:

:cheers:

[Roadster Shop]

So, I guess that I owe this to Rob after all the abuse about his land yatch. We have the Torino next to a 67 Chevelle in the shop. I moved both cars so the front bumpers are even... and here is the difference in length. The Torino is only about a bumper longer than a 67 Chevelle.

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Picture_zps635abee7-1_zps97bfc24f-1_zps60b6cf67.jpg

[Roadster Shop]

Phil and Jeremy under promised and the fab crew at RS over delivered. The one regret I have with working with RS is that when I was out there looking at the car I didn't personally thank each guy who had worked on my car :(

When it's done GW I'll take a turn with the pan and hand you the keys. Just think of it as a full figured Mustang. :rofl:

:cheers:

Thanks Rob. Glad that we could be a part of the build. I will share your comments with the guys in the shop. I know they will appreciate it.

[INTMD8]

Coming along nicely, looks great!

That plasma cutter in the background is an absolute monster :thumbsup:

[FETorino]

I was thinking today how I got myself into this mess.:lol:

I did a search on the FE forum and found the post from the day I bought my project. :willy:

The weekend after I brought it home I tore it down and found out the previous owner had set 20 thou of lash as if it was a solid, BUT it had hyd lifters :wow: No wonder the lifters clattered like they did. Looking closer I saw the stock springs were on the verge of coil bind so good thing he didn't preload the lifters or I probably would have dropped a valve.

Better to be lucky than good. :D

O/T Fe road tripMarch 18 2006 at 2:42 PM
Rob (Login fefairlane)

I have a sickness. 60's Ford muscle cars. I keep looking at them, watching the auctions on e-bay, looking in the recycler,craigs list this site. I own a 67 GTA convertible Fairlane with a 390.

I couldn't help myself though.

I was watching a 69 Torino on e-bay in the San Francisco area and the same day my boss told me I needed to go up there for work.

I bid and won the car and with a one way ticket I was off. after looking the car over and paying for it I set out around 5:15 from downtown SF. Several hundred miles ahead of me in a car I've never worked on with only a small assortment of tools I brought for emergencies I'm off.

Exhaust leaks, check, Holley dominator manifold with double pumper, check, well at least the oil is clean and the coolant in the radiator looks good. Hey the gas gauge, wipers, lights and speedo work.

Cruising down the 101 (to avoid the possible snow on the grapevine, did I say I was driving to Orange county in SoCal?) I realize why I was embarking on a plan so stupid.

The 390 purred, although the exhaust leaks ruined the melody when the throttle was applied. Not a sound form the toploader or nine inch out back. One finger on the wheel or hands off and the car still tracked straight. there is something about a FE and a stick shift. The sound, the performance (if it had the right combo, mine currently doesn't). Suddenly the plan seemed great. Somewhere around Salinas a CHP officer pulls me over because my taillight are too dim. He send me on my way "that's a nice car be careful I'd hate to see someone rear end you". A stop at the next offramp and some sanding on the connections get me a better ground and better taillights.

The oils pressure and temperature are constant and good. The factory tach (yes it has one) doesn't work. I notice the wire isn't hooked to the coil but the connection is corroded so that will have to wait till I get home. I really shouldn't drive it home. The exhaust leaks and some lifter chatter tell me I might be using the last the motor has but if that is to be oh well, I will rebuild it sooner. Some Lucas oil stabilizer for the rest of the trip home (Not a true solution but a possible band aid for a tiered motor with some dumb add on parts).

Around 3:00 am I pull in to Tustin. Several hundred miles behind me. The exhaust leaks seem worse. the lifters sound like solids. I may have cooked the motor? well I planned on a tear down anyway. I'll fix the leaks, pull the valve covers to check the rocker shafts (and put the stock covers back on, anybody want a deal on some chrome Erson rocker covers?) change all the fluids and asses what I need to do from there.

She started fine again this morning. The toploader shifts nicely. I got her home and I've got one more FE project. 69 Torino GT 390, 4 speed, no console, AC, factory tach, Power disc brakes and steering. a good starting point and a great time driving down the coast with the humm of an FE.

[GregWeld]

That was a good read... I was right there in the passenger seat with ya and could feel the drive...

Good find on the lifters.. amazing what people do!

[badmatt]

Looks great Rob.

Keep it up this will be one hell of a car when its finished. Should put a nice lil whippin on my SB2.

[Matt@BOS]

Between the chassis and my Dailey pan no wonder Phil said I should turn the car upside down. :rofl:
It should help me put that 700hp and 630ft lbs of torque to use.:D

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/dailey1.jpg





Thanks.

Yea soon it will be in my hands then the progress will Slooooow down :lol:

I'll be by to pick you up eventually.

:cheers:

Only 630 ft lbs? My small LS made more than that on it's break in run. :unibrow:

Your pile of parts is becoming quite a nice collection. If only you had known what you were getting into when you bought the car!

[Flash68]

Great story dude! :thumbsup:

So how much of it is true? :lol:

[67goatman455]

I apparently missed the memo that you were getting a new frame. Unexpected :drool: all over my keyboard

[390 S code]

Rob
great to see your making progress i have been looking around at some of the auctions myself,my brother is keen on a Torino or a Fairlane .Is there more room between the towers and the exhaust manifolds .My motor build is near complete it is fully assembled ,waiting on the the roller rockers they are coming via santa's sleigh .It has been a long wait .
Mark

[FETorino]

Looks great Rob.

Keep it up this will be one hell of a car when its finished. Should put a nice lil whippin on my SB2.

I don't know about the whippin but it will give it a run for your $$.:D

Only 630 ft lbs? My small LS made more than that on it's break in run. :unibrow:

Your pile of parts is becoming quite a nice collection. If only you had known what you were getting into when you bought the car!

Mine will last longer than one season:unibrow:


Great story dude! :thumbsup:

So how much of it is true? :lol:


Only the part after "I"

I apparently missed the memo that you were getting a new frame. Unexpected :drool: all over my keyboard

:rofl: You know you just never looked the thread over because of the title. :rofl: One of their chassis under a 67 Goat with a built 455 Poncho would be pretty sweet.:unibrow:

[FETorino]

Rob
great to see your making progress i have been looking around at some of the auctions myself,my brother is keen on a Torino or a Fairlane .Is there more room between the towers and the exhaust manifolds .My motor build is near complete it is fully assembled ,waiting on the the roller rockers they are coming via santa's sleigh .It has been a long wait .
Mark

Mark

I see you are getting close on that fasback of yours:thumbsup: No more room between the shock towers than your stang. I think you can use Mustang Headers in a Torino/Fairlane.

It will be cool to see that tripower injection in action.:wow:

[intocarss]

Post #522 :thumbsup: :thumbsup: I was right there with you too, but in disguise.. as I couldn't let my friends see me riding in a Ford :_paranoid :cheers:

[390 S code]

Rob
It has been creating some interest at the engine shop ,it will look even better nestled between the rails in the car .I am heading back to work Monday so hopefully when i get home the build will be complete .Still some work ahead with the exhaust to be built from the collectors back .I will then finish fuel lines and fit the FAST ECU . Will also setup radiator looking at a AFCO twin pass .The only drama is the hot days in the shed we have had days in the high 30 's C makes it a little uncomfortable .All the best for Christmas and a Happy New Year .

[-Ford924-]

Hey man found your thread through someone else on another forum, this build is great and glad I found it keep up the work! I have a 68 Torino Formal Roof, ill try attaching a pic.

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[FETorino]

Post #522 :thumbsup: :thumbsup: I was right there with you too, but in disguise.. as I couldn't let my friends see me riding in a Ford :_paranoid :cheers:

I'm always willing to help a brother out. I'll tint the windows limo. :yes:

Rob
It has been creating some interest at the engine shop ,it will look even better nestled between the rails in the car .I am heading back to work Monday so hopefully when i get home the build will be complete .Still some work ahead with the exhaust to be built from the collectors back .I will then finish fuel lines and fit the FAST ECU . Will also setup radiator looking at a AFCO twin pass .The only drama is the hot days in the shed we have had days in the high 30 's C makes it a little uncomfortable .All the best for Christmas and a Happy New Year .

Happy holidays Mark. :D Can't wait to see yours up and running. High 30s like 37 or 38 ? That is on the warm side if you add any humidity.:faint:

Hey man found your thread through someone else on another forum, this build is great and glad I found it keep up the work! I have a 68 Torino Formal Roof, ill try attaching a pic.



:wow: that is a clean looking formal roof. :thumbsup: Check out Jason's Torino 420 on this site. He has a really clean Formal with a stroked Windsor in it.
Thanks for the props.

[67goatman455]

:rofl: You know you just never looked the thread over because of the title. :rofl: One of their chassis under a 67 Goat with a built 455 Poncho would be pretty sweet.:unibrow:

Well the new thread name through me off, I only came to look at again because i thought it was a new build! :rofl: But what a great idea!, Ill get my car sent over to them and let them know to just add it to your tab :P

but no, i had to check on the progress of the other land yachts, even though i think mine is bigger than yours.....:_paranoid :rofl:

[GregWeld]

Oh Crap..... not ANOTHER Ford guy!:wow: :wow: :wow:

Now there's what?!?!? Three of you??..... in the entire UNIVERSE.


Hey - seriously - welcome aboard! Just be prepared to take the Ford heat. :D

[FETorino]

Well the new thread name through me off, I only came to look at again because i thought it was a new build! :rofl: But what a great idea!, Ill get my car sent over to them and let them know to just add it to your tab :P

but no, i had to check on the progress of the other land yachts, even though i think mine is bigger than yours.....:_paranoid :rofl:

Big girls gotta stick together :lol: I had a 70 GTO convertible a lifetime ago.

As a Pontiac guy you could have a vintage tunnelport of your own. They even make modern day Ram Air V castings.:unibrow:

http://lmc3470.wix.com/ramairv#!rav-street-engine


Oh Crap..... not ANOTHER Ford guy!:wow: :wow: :wow:

Now there's what?!?!? Three of you??..... in the entire UNIVERSE.


Hey - seriously - welcome aboard! Just be prepared to take the Ford heat. :D

Shouldn't you be locked in a decompression chamber :rofl:

:cheers:

[-Ford924-]

Oh Crap..... not ANOTHER Ford guy!:wow: :wow: :wow:

Now there's what?!?!? Three of you??..... in the entire UNIVERSE.


Hey - seriously - welcome aboard! Just be prepared to take the Ford heat. :D

Thanks Man seems like a cool forum, love the rivalry we got here- I'll try and post a pic of my mechanics 67 Camaro Tube Chassis with a Blown 427 in it later- Its the only Chevy he has out of his whole collection though...rest are fords and Merc's!
:dance:

[intocarss]

See how you are Rob... They unlock the door for one of ya and it's Blue Ovals all over the place :_paranoid And what in the hell is a "Formal Roof"... Do I gota buy a tux now?? :willy:

[FETorino]

See how you are Rob... They unlock the door for one of ya and it's Blue Ovals all over the place :_paranoid And what in the hell is a "Formal Roof"... Do I gota buy a tux now?? :willy:

Whatever disguise you think works :rofl:

I've got my foot in the door you can't close it now.

:cheers:

[-Ford924-]

FETorino's is a fastback the other option in torinos were the formal roofs- common in both 68/69 and 70/71

[Wissing72]

See how you are Rob... They unlock the door for one of ya and it's Blue Ovals all over the place :_paranoid And what in the hell is a "Formal Roof"... Do I gota buy a tux now?? :willy:

:lol: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: That is just too damn funny.

Rob, that car is looking sweet!

[torino420]

So maybe now we'll start seeing "Yet another Torino build thread" instead of all the 69 Camaro ones??? LMAO :lol:

Love the updates Rob! :thumbsup:

[intocarss]

FETorino's is a fastback the other option in torinos were the formal roofs- common in both 68/69 and 70/71 So you're saying Rob is common. Got it and Thanks :thumbsup:

So maybe now we'll start seeing "Yet another Torino build thread" instead of all the 69 Camaro ones??? LMAO :lol:

Love the updates Rob! :thumbsup:

HEY HEY People build 67 and 68"s too!! And not all of them are orange :willy:

[FETorino]

FETorino's is a fastback the other option in torinos were the formal roofs- common in both 68/69 and 70/71

Blaine, Jerry's head is too stuffed with info on how to make a Chevy fast. I don't think he has the band width to learn about Fords at his advanced age :unibrow:

How about some details on your car? Is it a small block or an FE, auto or Toploader. It sure is pretty. If you haven't already let's start modifying it.

Great to see a young guy who appreciated vintage muscle cars.:thumbsup:

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/ford-fairlane-cobra-05.jpg


:lol: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: That is just too damn funny.

Rob, that car is looking sweet!

Thanks. Maybe one day we'll have both our big girls on the same track. Button willow sound good to you? :thumbsup:

So maybe now we'll start seeing "Yet another Torino build thread" instead of all the 69 Camaro ones??? LMAO :lol:

Love the updates Rob! :thumbsup:

Thanks Jason, We need some more updates on your car. Anything is possible.

Clint didn't make a movie Rally Sport Camaro did he.:unibrow:

So you're saying Rob is common. Got it and Thanks :thumbsup:

A Torino in every household :D



HEY HEY People build 67 and 68"s too!! And not all of them are orange :willy:

I hear people even build Chevelles.... Chevelles Jerry, can you believe it :wow:

[intocarss]

Blaine, Jerry's head is too stuffed with info on how to make a Chevy fast. I don't think he has the band width to learn about Fords at his advanced age :unibrow:





A Torino in every household :D




I hear people even build Chevelles.... Chevelles Jerry, can you believe it :wow: FIRST OFF my head is empty and secondly I guess there will be intros in every house too and third... WTH is a Chevelle :question: :cheers: Hope you and yours had a great X-Mas :woot:

[67XR7]

The frame came back from powder coating this afternoon. The rest of the suspension components should be back on Monday or Tuesday then assembly can begin.

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Picture226178.jpg

looks ready to be twisted! :rofl:

[Rick D]

Rob, so when does the big :_paranoid Girl head west?? Yah yah yah I know it's only a bumper bigger then a Chevelle :lol:

[Flash68]

So you're saying Rob is common. Got it and Thanks :thumbsup:





:lol: :cheers:

[FETorino]

Rob, so when does the big :_paranoid Girl head west?? Yah yah yah I know it's only a bumper bigger then a Chevelle :lol:

What's up Rick you offering to trailer it out for me? :D :D You da man :thumbsup:

looks ready to be twisted! :rofl:

I think they beefed it up to handle the Blue oval torque. :unibrow:

So you're saying Rob is common. Got it and Thanks :thumbsup:
:lol: :cheers:

I keep waiting for the build thread Just another 68/69 Torino :rofl:

[Rick D]

What's up Rick you offering to trailer it out for me? :D :D You da man :thumbsup:

Ummm No!!! :D

[Wissing72]

Thanks. Maybe one day we'll have both our big girls on the same track. Button willow sound good to you? :thumbsup:

We may set off the richter scale! It will look like "Curves" for cars:rofl: The track time sounds like a plan, now I just need to get her done.




Clint didn't make a movie Rally Sport Camaro did he.:unibrow:
If he did it would have been a better hit since "everybody"would have seen it LOL






I hear people even build Chevelles.... Chevelles Jerry, can you believe it :wow:[/QUOTE]
There are even a few El Camino's too. What is the world coming to?:_paranoid

[jarhead]

Oh Crap..... not ANOTHER Ford guy!:wow: :wow: :wow:

Now there's what?!?!? Three of you??..... in the entire UNIVERSE.
:D

Four actually...

I have a 68 too :thumbsup:

I just read here allot, as mine is not worthy "yet"...

I post on the Torino Cobra forum.


Joe

[GregWeld]

Four actually...

I have a 68 too :thumbsup:

I just read here allot, as mine is not worthy "yet"...

I post on the Torino Cobra forum.


Joe



WELCOME JOE!


I stand corrected!

[FETorino]

Four actually...

I have a 68 too :thumbsup:

I just read here allot, as mine is not worthy "yet"...

I post on the Torino Cobra forum.


Joe

Nice. I'm sure your car is worthy. If it is on the road it is a step ahead of my pie of parts. :D It's all about making it yours whatever that form is.:thumbsup:

Nice to see you here. Do you make it to Jays FE site?

http://fepower.net/

Hey Poteet's car is the most over the top Torino that will ever be built. That doesn't make it the best. It is a showcase of amazing fab work I'll give it that.:cheers:


http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.208118185867304.56806.197215866957536

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/potet_zps26d4f088.jpg


WELCOME JOE!


I stand corrected!

See they come off as LS loving Camaro fanatics but they are just good car guys. :thumbsup:

I've even seen a Mopar guy or two dare to show up on here.:rofl:

Ummm No!!! :D

Except for that Rick guy who won't trailer my car a couple miles. :rolleyes:

:cheers:

[Sieg]

Thanks. Maybe one day we'll have both our big girls on the same track. Button willow sound good to you? :thumbsup:

Not sure Button's surface could handle it, you boys might be forced to run Tag axles to pass tech. :D

[Wissing72]

Not sure Button's surface could handle it, you boys might be forced to run Tag axles to pass tech. :D


:omg: :faint: Ouch.....
LOL.

[Rick D]

*

Except for that Rick guy who won't trailer my car a couple miles. :rolleyes:

:cheers:

Oh I'll trailer it a few miles but then it stays at my house :wow: :lol: I've had a couple of Fords in my day :thumbsup:

[Flash68]

Look at all these Torino guys... :willy:

Really rallying the troops eh Robster? :unibrow:

[FETorino]

Look at all these Torino guys... :willy:

Really rallying the troops eh Robster? :unibrow:

It's the going thing.

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[intocarss]

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[TimeWarpF100]

Nice. I'm sure your car is worthy. If it is on the road it is a step ahead of my pie of parts. :D It's all about making it yours whatever that form is.:thumbsup:

Nice to see you here. Do you make it to Jays FE site?

http://fepower.net/

Hey Poteet's car is the most over the top Torino that will ever be built. That doesn't make it the best. It is a showcase of amazing fab work I'll give it that.:cheers:


http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.208118185867304.56806.197215866957536

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/potet_zps26d4f088.jpg




See they come off as LS loving Camaro fanatics but they are just good car guys. :thumbsup:

I've even seen a Mopar guy or two dare to show up on here.:rofl:



Except for that Rick guy who won't trailer my car a couple miles. :rolleyes:

:cheers:

Very neat project FEtorino! I hang out at Jay's site a bit. I currently have 5 FE powered vehicles with a few extra's hanging around.

I had a dual quad Tunnel Port in a 67 Fastback a few years ago, great fun!

Currently building the 66 F100 with a 482 Side Oiler. Project has been sitting for a couple years stalled because of a move etc.

Looking forward to seeing yours completed.

[FETorino]

Currently building the 66 F100 with a 482 Side Oiler. Project has been sitting for a couple years stalled because of a move etc.


Get back on that truck and update your build thread.:thumbsup:


Not sure Button's surface could handle it, you boys might be forced to run Tag axles to pass tech. :D:omg: :faint: Ouch.....
LOL.

X2 :censored: :P

[Sieg]

X2 :censored: :P

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[FETorino]

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:unibrow:

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:cheers:

[-Ford924-]

Blaine, Jerry's head is too stuffed with info on how to make a Chevy fast. I don't think he has the band width to learn about Fords at his advanced age :unibrow:

How about some details on your car? Is it a small block or an FE, auto or Toploader. It sure is pretty. If you haven't already let's start modifying it.

Great to see a young guy who appreciated vintage muscle cars.:thumbsup:

Thanks man, appreciate that coming from you and your build- my car (Youre gunna hate it) is only a 302 Auto Its got plenty of goodies tho

http://i1071.photobucket.com/albums/u514/blw0924/1968%20FORD%20TORINO%20GT/Motor.jpg

http://i1071.photobucket.com/albums/u514/blw0924/1968%20FORD%20TORINO%20GT/MeghanPose.jpg
This Blue Fairlane is a 68 Fastback 500
http://i1071.photobucket.com/albums/u514/blw0924/1968%20FORD%20TORINO%20GT/OrangeandBlue.jpg

http://i1071.photobucket.com/albums/u514/blw0924/1968%20FORD%20TORINO%20GT/Laughing.jpg
Got a little red faced when they made me do this tho....

[-Ford924-]

Rob- Not trying to hijack your thread but I feel we have a lot in common - Your blue fairlane and my Mechanics Fairlane and his comet (pro touring) thought I'd share with ya!

http://i1071.photobucket.com/albums/u514/blw0924/1968%20FORD%20TORINO%20GT/photo1_zps02b5e8c9.jpg

http://i1071.photobucket.com/albums/u514/blw0924/1968%20FORD%20TORINO%20GT/photo_zps89a103af.jpg

....and his camaro for the chevy guys....

http://i1071.photobucket.com/albums/u514/blw0924/1968%20FORD%20TORINO%20GT/photo2_zps7f410101.jpg

[intocarss]

....and his camaro for the chevy guys....

http://i1071.photobucket.com/albums/u514/blw0924/1968%20FORD%20TORINO%20GT/photo2_zps7f410101.jpg You got my attention:hail: :hail: :hail: What's it run??

[FETorino]

You got my attention

Jerry is actually a closet Ford guy.

I did wake up a bit looking at your posts.


http://i1071.photobucket.com/albums/u514/blw0924/1968%20FORD%20TORINO%20GT/MeghanPose.jpg

[-Ford924-]

You got my attention:hail: :hail: :hail: What's it run??

Its A Chevy it doesnt run. :lol:

Just playing- he hasnt finished it yet

[FETorino]

Thanks man, appreciate that coming from you and your build- my car (Youre gunna hate it) is only a 302 Auto Its got plenty of goodies tho


Rob- Not trying to hijack your thread but I feel we have a lot in common - Your blue fairlane and my Mechanics Fairlane and his comet (pro touring) thought I'd share with ya!



Ford won LeMans with a small block after the Euros got pissed by the whooping the 427 put on them and came out with the 5.0 rule so no shame in a SBF. I hope one day to have a paint job as clean as yours.:thumbsup:


No worries about hijacking my thread sharing some cool cars with everyone here.

When I was 18 I was building a 69 Firebird so you are way ahead of me :lol:

30 years later... I've bought a house or two and got married and saved some for retirement so I can blow some cash building my view of an ultimate muscle car.

Only piece of advice. Don't sell your car. I think most of us wish we still had our original hot rod.:unibrow:

[intocarss]

Its A Chevy it doesnt run. :lol: Your rt they don't run, they HAUL ASS!!

Here's my old one



http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y3/real3/scan0002.jpg

Hey Rob, I did own a Ford van once, It got totaled by a 67 Camaro,, no lie LOL

Those are some nice Torinos, That blonde ain't too bad either ;)

[badmatt]

Your rt they don't run, they HAUL ASS!!

Here's my old one



http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y3/real3/scan0002.jpg

/thread

[Wissing72]

http://i1071.photobucket.com/albums/u514/blw0924/1968%20FORD%20TORINO%20GT/Laughing.jpg
Got a little red faced when they made me do this tho....[/QUOTE]



What did you do.... ask her to go for a ride in the ford?:wow: :wow: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
J/K good looking cars, took me a minute to notice there were cars in the shot too.:P
Pretty girl.

[EvoIX]

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[FETorino]

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Has it come to that.:rofl:

It's my fault for not posting any build updates.

I got a set of rollers off of CHI CL so my chassis can roll into a trailer.:thumbsup: Seems it will be making its way home to me pretty soon.

No pictures of anything of mine to post. I like this shot though :D

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/pettychrishusseyphoto_zpsfbaa9cb8.jpg

[WSSix]

So this is where all the girls came to when they left Scott's thread.

[intocarss]

Looks like it could be at Riverside Raceway

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/pettychrishusseyphoto_zpsfbaa9cb8.jpg

[FETorino]

Looks like it could be at Riverside Raceway



I think it is.

Jerry I thought you were more of a formal guy.:unibrow:
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/69-Ford-Fairlane-Cobra-DV-10-MB_d002_zps8d966b6c.jpg

[badmatt]

This thread make's me kinda want a Torino...

I need mental help now.

[FETorino]

This thread make's me kinda want a Torino...

I need mental help now.

Here I'll help you out. :_paranoid This is Jerry's personal favorite a Torino in front of a Chevelle.:unibrow:

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/fordbyanose_zps0d88c9f0.jpg

I like this one though :thumbsup:

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/lgtalladega_zpsa3b24741.jpg

[Dereiter]

Here I'll help you out. :_paranoid This is Jerry's personal favorite a Torino in front of a Chevelle.:unibrow:

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/fordbyanose_zps0d88c9f0.jpg

I like this one though :thumbsup:

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/lgtalladega_zpsa3b24741.jpg

These cars are outstanding! Born to be wild.

[intocarss]

MATT.. Don't kid yourself, you needed mental help before :P

Rob... I'm a common kinda guy & that's an Impala & technically that Ford ain't out in front.:rolleyes: I'd bet that Chevy pulled ahead out of the corner :yes: :D

This & that is a Chevelle

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y3/real3/2823174979_a5e5e90927_z.jpg

:bow: :bow: :bow:
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y3/real3/Smokeys-Chevelle-1.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y3/real3/Hotdogsonthebanking1970.jpg

Great pics though

[FETorino]

Rob... I'm a common kinda guy & that's an Impala & technically that Ford ain't out in front.:rolleyes: I'd bet that Chevy pulled ahead out fof the corner :yes: :D

This & that is a Chevelle


:bow: :bow: :bow:
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y3/real3/Smokeys-Chevelle-1.jpg


Great pics though

You got me on that it is an Impala.:( They all look alike to me I guess:lol:

And that is the greatest Chevelle of all time. Smokey was a Genius. F'ing Genius.:wow:

THis is a cool pic of a fast guy.

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/caleYar_zps7f86fbac.jpg

[intocarss]

You got me on that it is an Impala.:( They all look alike to me I guess:lol:

And that is the greatest Chevelle of all time. Smokey was a Genius. F'ing Genius.:wow: That's OK I say the same thing about Fords.. So your baby is coming home !! :woot: :cheers:

[intocarss]

OH hell yeah Cale is king!!!

[FETorino]

OH hell yeah Cale is king!!!

Yea he was the man.

If only it hadn't rained in 68:( or Ford wouldn't have pulled the $$ in 69:( I'd be throwing the dual Cammer card at you.:unibrow:

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/MTLSR_zps6cab6c91.jpg

[intocarss]

We're being invaded!!!

[214Chevy]

You guys are crazy. There are certain threads I look forward to for updates and Rob, yours is one of them. Not only a great car with pics, but it's entertaining too. Keep up the good work. Since your car is coming home, what's next on the menu?

[Sieg]

Rob... I'm a common kinda guy & that's an Impala & technically that Ford ain't out in front.:rolleyes: I'd bet that Chevy pulled ahead out of the corner :yes: :D

If the Torino was pushing the front as much as it appears you may be right. :unibrow:

[GregWeld]

Funny Sieg! I looked at the front wheel angle and thought the exact same thing!


Oh all that weight does have momentum doesn't it?? :unibrow:

[intocarss]

LWC--M99Alo

[Sieg]

Funny Sieg! I looked at the front wheel angle and thought the exact same thing!


Oh all that weight does have momentum doesn't it?? :unibrow:
The Impala was probably using that outside line for a good reason. :D

[intocarss]

The Impala was probably using that outside line for a good reason. :D

Fords are always beneath Chevys :unibrow:

[Wissing72]

You guys are too much:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: this is way too entertaining for sure. I am still trying to find some pics of my friends 69 torino "formal" that we tubbed and he was setting it up for a boss 302. looked cool but never finished it. He sold it off and has a 460 in a t-deck runner bottom....:willy:
I figured I would leave this though:
http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt22/rebeccamhull/carcraftchevelle_zpsbca3725c.jpg

[GregWeld]

Do you realize how many vacations I've been on since ANY movement in this thread?

[intocarss]

Do you realize how many vacations I've been on since ANY movement in this thread?Not near as many as you've been on since the last update on BMF

[Ron in SoCal]

Not near as many as you've been on since the last update on BMF

Troublemaker :lol:

[Rick D]

Do you realize how many vacations I've been on since ANY movement in this thread?

Not near as many as you've been on since the last update on BMF

Troublemaker :lol:

^^^^^^^^
Well what about your updates buddy??? When was the last the last time we heard anything new about DP??? :unibrow:

I think Greg's has even bought a new house since you have givin a good update :P

[fleetus macmullitz]

This thread's like a ...

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k156/wnyjazz/runawaycart.gif


So Shivy guys should probably watch their back.



:lol:

[intocarss]

This thread's like a ...

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k156/wnyjazz/runawaycart.gif





:lol:^^^ Sorry but :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: ^^^

[Sieg]

^^^ Sorry but :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: ^^^Don't worry, you're not LOL alone. :D

Loved the "hero" that steered for a while and bailed out. :rofl:

[WSSix]

:yes: That guy that tucked and rolled right at the end was fearless I tell ya.

[Sieg]

:yes: That guy that tucked and rolled right at the end was fearless I tell ya.
Abandon ship......women and children first.......hey! that's me!

[fleetus macmullitz]

Might as well go HD on it. :D

GZsqu1ValHI

IIRC all the bowling pins... uh humans, were alright.

[Roadster Shop]

Do you realize how many vacations I've been on since ANY movement in this thread?

Greg, coming from a guy with an 80 + page thread on buying a truck & trailer I don't know if that is an insult, or motivation to take this thing further off track!:rofl:

We should have the roller wheels/tires tomorrow and then have the car assembled and ready to ship back to Cali by the end of the week.

[Matt@BOS]

I was just about to say that I wasn't going to open this thread unless I saw a post from Phil, then I open this up because I see a post from the Roadster Shop, and still no pictures?

Rob, speaking of getting your (roller) wheels, where is that picture of you looking for wheels at SEMA. The villages are restless, and you better do something.

[FETorino]

Greg, coming from a guy with an 80 + page thread on buying a truck & trailer I don't know if that is an insult, or motivation to take this thing further off track!:rofl:

We should have the roller wheels/tires tomorrow and then have the car assembled and ready to ship back to Cali by the end of the week.

I kept telling you to just bolt the black HREs on it. Until I realized how much they cost:rofl:


I was just about to say that I wasn't going to open this thread unless I saw a post from Phil, then I open this up because I see a post from the Roadster Shop, and still no pictures?

Rob, speaking of getting your (roller) wheels, where is that picture of you looking for wheels at SEMA. The villages are restless, and you better do something.

If one exists it's on somebody else's camera.:_paranoid

Do you realize how many vacations I've been on since ANY movement in this thread?

:rofl: you're on one every week so probably a bunch.

Not near as many as you've been on since the last update on BMF

This seems to easy, it must be a trap:P

[FETorino]

You guys are crazy. There are certain threads I look forward to for updates and Rob, yours is one of them. Not only a great car with pics, but it's entertaining too. Keep up the good work. Since your car is coming home, what's next on the menu?

Ah an actual build question. This has thrown me off. I don't know what to say.:offtopic:

It seems like a lot of work is done with the chassis done and the motor running (should I repeat that for DG) The motor running.:unibrow:

The reality is I've been doing a lot of work, research and planning. As has been said do something every day on your car even if it is calling to buy a part and eventually it will get done.

First a short list of big and $$ parts to buy.

The front Wilwood 6 piston brakes.
C&R radiator with integrated oil cooler and PS cooler.
T56 Magnum close ratio. I already have the RST clutch, bellhousing and AL flywheel.
Wheels... Finally making this decision will either kill me or be the biggest relief.
Seats.. Another hard choice
Custom headers.

Some coin tied up in getting those parts.

I'll probably drag it to AZ and have the headers built first.

Next I'll probably mount the seats and steering column. Once I am happy with the seating position I'll take it to a guy I know to get a cage built.:unibrow: I have a few other small fab projects to do at the same time. This will include mounting of my Dry Sump tank.

Drag it back home and start layout of the lines and final measurements to order the radiator

Then I'll put all the brakes on it and run the lines brake, oil and fuel.

Just writing this much down is making it seem like a long road. The list goes on. You know how much work there is in putting a car together.:willy:

:cheers:

[intocarss]

As far as you've come, that list ain't so bad

Won't Greg come to you to build the headers?

[Garage Dog 65]

At least you don't have to weld the 2 halves of your car back together ....

You're to the fun part now ! Hang in there - you'll get it done !

:thumbsup:

(or your 'friends' here will ride you every day of your life...)

:lol:

Jim

[fleetus macmullitz]

At least you don't have to weld the 2 halves of your car back together ....

Jim

It's a widespread problem...

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k156/wnyjazz/Swivel_Frame_1958_Dodve_Power_Wagon.jpg

:lol:



"This 1958 Dodge Power Wagon W300M is equipped with the rare swivel frame option. We’ve never seen one before, but the customized frames were apparently made by a firm called Willock out of Western Canada. This truck looks like a fair deal even on a normal frame, but the added feature makes it a stand-out. Find it here on the Dodge Power Wagon Classifieds (http://bringatrailer.com/thats-an-older-listing-its-no-longer-available/#r=true&year=1958&car=Dodve%20Power) in New York for $20k."


http://bringatrailer.com/wp-content/plugins/PostviaEmail/images/Swivel_Frame_1958_Dodve_Power_Wagon_W300M_resize.j pg (http://bringatrailer.com/thats-an-older-listing-its-no-longer-available/#r=true&year=1958&car=Dodve%20Power)


"The frame is split right behind the cab and there is a large center bearing that allows a good amount of twist. Swivel aside, we love the black and red on this truck, and appreciate the black wheels and fenders that make it look more menacing than fire truck-ish."

[GregWeld]

Greg, coming from a guy with an 80 + page thread on buying a truck & trailer....



OUCH! :rofl:

[GregWeld]

Ah an actual build question. This has thrown me off. I don't know what to say.:offtopic:

It seems like a lot of work is done with the chassis done and the motor running (should I repeat that for DG) The motor running.:unibrow:

The reality is I've been doing a lot of work, research and planning. As has been said do something every day on your car even if it is calling to buy a part and eventually it will get done.

First a short list of big and $$ parts to buy.

The front Wilwood 6 piston brakes.
C&R radiator with integrated oil cooler and PS cooler.
T56 Magnum close ratio. I already have the RST clutch, bellhousing and AL flywheel.
Wheels... Finally making this decision will either kill me or be the biggest relief.
Seats.. Another hard choice
Custom headers.

Some coin tied up in getting those parts.

I'll probably drag it to AZ and have the headers built first.

Next I'll probably mount the seats and steering column. Once I am happy with the seating position I'll take it to a guy I know to get a cage built.:unibrow: I have a few other small fab projects to do at the same time. This will include mounting of my Dry Sump tank.

Drag it back home and start layout of the lines and final measurements to order the radiator

Then I'll put all the brakes on it and run the lines brake, oil and fuel.

Just writing this much down is making it seem like a long road. The list goes on. You know how much work there is in putting a car together.:willy:

:cheers:



All of that is about 3 weeks worth of work... so now what?

[fleetus macmullitz]

All of that is about 3 weeks worth of work... so now what?

4qLPdI7bZnI&feature

[intocarss]

^^^lololol^^^^^

[Track Junky]

Definitely takes some big coin to build at this level. At least you have given us an idea of where your at unlike a couple of other builders around here..........AHEM :rolleyes:

[FETorino]

All of that is about 3 weeks worth of work... so now what?

Hey WTF I still have a day job. :willy:

[GregWeld]

Hey WTF I still have a day job. :willy:




I hate that part.



:D

[Flash68]

Hey whaddya know... a Chevy out in front of a Ford.

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/116_0704_05_zvintage_trans_am_racin.jpg

[FETorino]

Is that what you've been doing instead of working on your build the last week ?looking for that picture:rofl:

[Wissing72]

Glad to hear that the "big" girl is heading back home. I still have a way to go with mine....... Have to have a day job just to keep the projects moving forward. We aren't the privileged ones.:lol:

[chr2002ca]

Ah an actual build question. This has thrown me off. I don't know what to say.:offtopic:

It seems like a lot of work is done with the chassis done and the motor running (should I repeat that for DG) The motor running.:unibrow:

The reality is I've been doing a lot of work, research and planning. As has been said do something every day on your car even if it is calling to buy a part and eventually it will get done.

First a short list of big and $$ parts to buy.

The front Wilwood 6 piston brakes.
C&R radiator with integrated oil cooler and PS cooler.
T56 Magnum close ratio. I already have the RST clutch, bellhousing and AL flywheel.
Wheels... Finally making this decision will either kill me or be the biggest relief.
Seats.. Another hard choice
Custom headers.

Some coin tied up in getting those parts.

I'll probably drag it to AZ and have the headers built first.

Next I'll probably mount the seats and steering column. Once I am happy with the seating position I'll take it to a guy I know to get a cage built.:unibrow: I have a few other small fab projects to do at the same time. This will include mounting of my Dry Sump tank.

Drag it back home and start layout of the lines and final measurements to order the radiator

Then I'll put all the brakes on it and run the lines brake, oil and fuel.

Just writing this much down is making it seem like a long road. The list goes on. You know how much work there is in putting a car together.:willy:

:cheers:

Congrats on the progress. :thumbsup: You're right, sometimes the research can take more time than anything. That list doesn't seem too long, but yah, those are some pricey items. I've been churning through my own list so I know what it's like. I just read through your entire build thread again. This thread is like a dedication to Torinos. :lol:

[INTMD8]

Just writing this much down is making it seem like a long road. The list goes on. You know how much work there is in putting a car together.:willy:

:cheers:

So true. I'm finally nearing the end of the first list I made, a year ago :lol:

[FETorino]

Congrats on the progress. :thumbsup: You're right, sometimes the research can take more time than anything. That list doesn't seem too long, but yah, those are some pricey items. I've been churning through my own list so I know what it's like. I just read through your entire build thread again. This thread is like a dedication to Torinos. :lol:

:faint: Ah mission accomplished:rofl: It is. Torinos and Tunnelport headed sideoilers. They both played a big part in Fords successful motorsports endeavors of the late sixties.:unibrow:

Come to think of it. This site is like a tribute to 69 Camaros.:P

[badmatt]

Hey Rob I think you should build a cammer.



:)

[Flash68]

Hey Rob I think you should build a cammer.



:)

Or how about just a real cam in this FE thingamajiggy.

[FETorino]

Hey Rob I think you should build a cammer.



:)

It's on the bucket list.

Already know what body to put it in with an RS IRS chassis. Now taking donations:D

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/62gal_zps65daaada.jpg

[badmatt]

I'll donate 1 canadian dollar ( a loonie) to that sort of project.

[GregWeld]

This site is like a tribute to 69 Camaros.:P



Is that a nice way of saying "clone"?



Most on here just wish they had the B A L L S to build something other than a '69 Camaro. But then again -- at some point they may actually want to sell what they built. You have no chance of doing that. :rofl: :woot:

[Sieg]

But then again -- at some point they may actually want to sell what they built. You have no chance of doing that. :rofl: :woot:

http://www.dccollectors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/kapow.jpg




Ouch! :D

[INTMD8]

Most on here just wish they had the B A L L S to build something other than a '69 Camaro. But then again -- at some point they may actually want to sell what they built. You have no chance of doing that. :rofl: :woot:

LOL, brutal!

[GregWeld]

I'm going to have to do some serious AZZ kissing the next time I see him in person huh.... :faint: :lol: :lol:

[intocarss]

I'm going to have to do some serious AZZ kissing the next time I see him in person huh.... :faint: :lol: :lol:

Can you even reach his ass?? :P

[Sieg]

Can you even reach his ass?? :PThat'll make Rob feel better! :rofl: :rofl:

Steppie Stool maybe?

[FETorino]

Is that a nice way of saying "clone"?



Most on here just wish they had the B A L L S to build something other than a '69 Camaro. But then again -- at some point they may actually want to sell what they built. You have no chance of doing that. :rofl: :woot:

:rofl: if everyone thinks their car is a wise investment I pitty them.
If you are building a car and worry about resale value MORE than what YOU WANT, I pitty you.:(

I won't get back the cost of 30 years of traveling for snowboarding, mountainbiking or surf trips or wakeboarding or motocross or jet skiing. Do I care? F no? :P Will I get back the $$spent at bars for the last 30+ years? Not a chance. Do I care? :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

I work to live I don't live to work. I could have bought a 911 or some other iconic supercar and lost my ass on that but I chose a Torino.

Don't buy any Starbucks lattes they are over priced:rofl:

:cheers:

[6D9]

:rofl: if everyone thinks their car is a wise investment I pitty them.
If you are building a car and worry about resale value MORE than what YOU WANT, I pitty you.:(

I won't get back the cost of 30 years of traveling for snowboarding, mountainbiking or surf trips or wakeboarding or motocross or jet skiing. Do I care? F no? :P Will I get back the $$spent at bars for the last 30+ years? Not a chance. Do I care? :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

I work to live I don't live to work. I could have bought a 911 or some other iconic supercar and lost my ass on that but I chose a Torino.

Don't buy any Starbucks lattes they are over priced:rofl:

:cheers:

Man I like the way you think!

[Track Junky]

:rofl: if everyone thinks their car is a wise investment I pitty them.
If you are building a car and worry about resale value MORE than what YOU WANT, I pitty you.:(

I won't get back the cost of 30 years of traveling for snowboarding, mountainbiking or surf trips or wakeboarding or motocross or jet skiing. Do I care? F no? :P Will I get back the $$spent at bars for the last 30+ years? Not a chance. Do I care? :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

I work to live I don't live to work. I could have bought a 911 or some other iconic supercar and lost my ass on that but I chose a Torino.

Don't buy any Starbucks lattes they are over priced:rofl:

:cheers:


:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: Went sno boarding last Sunday. No wind and it snowed until noon!! Fresh powder all day long :woot:

[GrabberGT]

:rofl: if everyone thinks their car is a wise investment I pitty them.
If you are building a car and worry about resale value MORE than what YOU WANT, I pitty you.:(

I won't get back the cost of 30 years of traveling for snowboarding, mountainbiking or surf trips or wakeboarding or motocross or jet skiing. Do I care? F no? :P Will I get back the $$spent at bars for the last 30+ years? Not a chance. Do I care? :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

I work to live I don't live to work. I could have bought a 911 or some other iconic supercar and lost my ass on that but I chose a Torino.

Don't buy any Starbucks lattes they are over priced:rofl:

:cheers:



:thumbsup:

[GregWeld]

I work to live I don't live to work. I could have bought a 911 or some other iconic supercar and lost my ass on that



..... then you'd be Dave G !!


:rofl: :rofl:

[Wissing72]

:rofl: if everyone thinks their car is a wise investment I pitty them.
If you are building a car and worry about resale value MORE than what YOU WANT, I pitty you.:(

I won't get back the cost of 30 years of traveling for snowboarding, mountainbiking or surf trips or wakeboarding or motocross or jet skiing. Do I care? F no? :P Will I get back the $$spent at bars for the last 30+ years? Not a chance. Do I care? :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

I work to live I don't live to work. I could have bought a 911 or some other iconic supercar and lost my ass on that but I chose a Torino.

Don't buy any Starbucks lattes they are over priced:rofl:

:cheers:


Hell Yeah!!!:hail: :thumbsup: I have had the chevelle for over 20 years and am just now getting to make it my dream car. I put it on hold to take care of myself and family first. I could have probably built it a couple of times over had I not been at the "bars" :rofl:
people ask why don't you go buy a 'vette or something? I say well anybody can do that. I like to be different.

[RS-Chris]

Rob -Good news, the wheels showed up today. Grabbed a pic just to double check you were ok with how it looked on the ride height you wanted.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8325/8371605946_710fe56c95_b.jpg

[Rick D]

^^^^^ :rofl: :wow: Nice wheels Rob :P

[Flash68]

Rob -Good news, the wheels showed up today. Grabbed a pic just to double check you were ok with how it looked on the ride height you wanted.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8325/8371605946_710fe56c95_b.jpg

Why would anyone take a set of Greg Weld's wheels and put them on Rob's car? What a slap in the face to GW's wheels.

:D

[badmatt]

Why would anyone take a set of Greg Weld's wheels and put them on Rob's car? What a slap in the face to GW's wheels.

:D

LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL

[GregWeld]

THOSE MUST BE INTROS....



Personally I think they fit the build very nicely. :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[FETorino]

Rob -Good news, the wheels showed up today. Grabbed a pic just to double check you were ok with how it looked on the ride height you wanted.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8325/8371605946_710fe56c95_b.jpg

It's a little low in back:unibrow:

[FETorino]

THOSE MUST BE INTROS....



Personally I think they fit the build very nicely. :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

Is there any other wheel choice:question: :rofl: :lol: :rofl: :lol: :rofl:

:cheers:

[badmatt]

Is there any other wheel choice:question: :rofl: :lol: :rofl: :lol: :rofl:

:cheers:

About a hundred better ones....

But you gotta own a nomad for them to look cool.

[GregWeld]

About a hundred better ones....

But you gotta own a nomad for them to look cool.



Ya know === it's been so long since I've looked at it - I fergit what she's runnin'!






http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Nomad%20build/61Nomad-1.jpg

[intocarss]

I like everything but those wheels.. JMOHO

[FETorino]

I like everything but those wheels.. JMOHO

But GW picked them out for me. :unibrow: He said Intros would boost resale value:D

[intocarss]

I guess If GW says do it You'd better :willy:

[GregWeld]

But GW picked them out for me. :unibrow: He said Intros would boost resale value:D



No -- you've twisted my words! I said on a '69 CAMARO they'd boost the resale.

[FETorino]

No -- you've twisted my words! I said on a '69 CAMARO they'd boost the resale.

My bad. But you did say Intros were the best right? Maybe I can swap wheels with the e-garage Camaro:unibrow:

[GregWeld]

My bad. But you did say Intros were the best right? Maybe I can swap wheels with the e-garage Camaro:unibrow:



Wouldn't it be cheaper just to swap bodies??

[FETorino]

Wouldn't it be cheaper just to swap bodies??

Only if you factor in resale

[fleetus macmullitz]

THOSE MUST BE INTROS....

Personally I think they fit the build very nicely. :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

Hey now!

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k156/wnyjazz/hankspider.png

[67zo6Camaro]

Lurking.


Still no pictures of the car?


What a bunch of BS FE! :P


Ok, actually Im enjoying the history talked about here. I guess that's why I keep coming back.


:lol: :lol: :lol:

[FETorino]

..... then you'd be Dave G !!


:rofl: :rofl:

That would also require me to buy a second hand chevy motor to rebuild.:_paranoid Now you're just talking nonsense GW.

[FETorino]

Lurking.


Still no pictures of the car?


What a bunch of BS FE! :P


Ok, actually Im enjoying the history talked about here. I guess that's why I keep coming back.


:lol: :lol: :lol:



WTH Brett didn't you see my new wheels GW and RS picked out.

Rob -Good news, the wheels showed up today. Grabbed a pic just to double check you were ok with how it looked on the ride height you wanted.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8325/8371605946_710fe56c95_b.jpg

[67zo6Camaro]

why yes I did. Wasn't sure you actually liked the 8 small caster type wheels. Hey, but who is to judge.

So I gota ask, what's with that big sink drain looking thing leaning up against the back axel. Where the heck did you guys find such a big drain plug. Wow


:rofl: :rofl:

[Roadster Shop]

Time for some updated progress pictures. The chassis is powdercoated, assembled, and back under the car. The fuel tank is in place and we are now buttoning up the final items on the Torino before sending it back to Cali.

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Robs%20Torino/Picture226640_zps673329e7.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Robs%20Torino/Picture226637_zpscc6e09c2.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Robs%20Torino/Picture226642_zpsef17d6ec.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Robs%20Torino/Picture226643_zps893ddc12.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Robs%20Torino/Picture226652_zpsc8d96462.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Robs%20Torino/Picture226650_zps1787637d.jpg

[GregWeld]

:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:



Did you have to install a new heavier duty Rotary lift in order to hoist that bad boy up there??:lol: :lol:

[Sieg]

:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:



Did you have to install a new heavier duty Rotary lift in order to hoist that bad boy up there??:lol: :lol:

Man that is looking good! :thumbsup:

Can't wait to see it with the anchor installed.

[67zo6Camaro]

OMG. sweet photo set RS-shop.

he he :D I would like to think my little proding help bring these shots out of hidding. :unibrow: Ok maybe not, I just got lucky on the timing of the prior post.

Again. looks Awsome FE and crew at RS. :thumbsup:

[Flash68]

Your fuel cell straps are nicer than anything on my whole car. :lol:

RS -- outstanding. :thumbsup:

[Matt@BOS]

Your fuel cell straps are nicer than anything on my whole car. :lol:

RS -- outstanding. :thumbsup:

Yeah, but is there anything actually attached to the body of your car right now? :_paranoid

[6D9]

Looks bitchin!

[Roadster Shop]

A few pics from the end of the day.

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Robs%20Torino/Picture226631_zpse75ed920.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Robs%20Torino/Picture226632_zps469748d7.jpg

Rob is still working out the ideas for the inner fenders and possibly down bars from the firewall to the frame. The shock towers and most of the inner fender will definitely go. We just left it in for strength during transportation.

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Robs%20Torino/Picture226634_zps3349c718.jpg

Pretty good shot of the frame rail to pinchweld difference. Not too bad considering it was a unibody car and we were able to get a 3.5" - 4" frame rail in place.

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Robs%20Torino/Picture226636_zps5b22de2b.jpg

[Ron in SoCal]

Phil cut those shock towers out! You can board it up w 2x4s for transport :lol:

Nice job Sir!

[Roadster Shop]

Phil cut those shock towers out! You can board it up w 2x4s for transport :lol:

Nice job Sir!

We would have to use marine grade wood for this vessel, and that stuff gets expensive!:lol:

[Rick D]

Phil cut those shock towers out! You can board it up w 2x4s for transport :lol:

Nice job Sir!

We would have to use marine grade wood for this vessel, and that stuff gets expensive!:lol:

:lol: :lol: :lol:

Man Rob these guys just don't let up! So when does the SS Minnow set sail back to Cali?? :rofl: :D

[Rick D]

On a more serious note, car looks frickin Awesome!!! :yes: :yes:
I bet you can't wait to get it home and sit in the driver seat and make rum rum noises.

[GregWeld]

I have some great ideas for hydraulic bow and stern thrusters driven off the dry sump pump.... should help in an oversteer situation... understeer, not so much.


Nice job Phil and crew!


My bet is - when this bad boy gets finished and is sitting somewhere - it draws three times the crowd Danica gets. :woot:

[67goatman455]

Are those camEro wheels?!?! That alone is going to make it faster! :rofl:

[67zo6Camaro]

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Robs%20Torino/Picture226631_zpse75ed920.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Robs%20Torino/Picture226632_zps469748d7.jpg

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Robs%20Torino/Picture226636_zps5b22de2b.jpg

RS nice work.

Rob I have dibs on the temp rolling stock.

[67zo6Camaro]

I have been inspired by all the talk about Ford racing history and the features of this build that I bought you a coming home present.

http://i1113.photobucket.com/albums/k514/Fab50Three/Inspirational/IMG_4643.jpg

http://i1113.photobucket.com/albums/k514/Fab50Three/Inspirational/IMG_4644.jpg

[Vegas69]

It's like fake tits on a fat chick.

[67zo6Camaro]

It's like fake tits on a fat chick.

:lol: :lol: :lol:

No kidding, but everyone still looks and thinks about what if?

Funny stuff Todd :thumbsup:

[Bryce]

Looks great!

[INTMD8]

Yes it does look great!

Can we get some hash marks on the front fender to continue the LT4 Grand Sport theme? :unibrow:

[badmatt]

Well we at least know Rob got the Bolt pattern right.

[torino420]

Looks killer, great job RS! :yes:

[Roadster Shop]

Well we at least know Rob got the Bolt pattern right.

I was waiting for that!

[GoolsbyCustoms]

[QUOTE=Roadster Shop;458107]A few pics from the end of the day.

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Robs%20Torino/Picture226631_zpse75ed920.jpg

Call me a chubby chaser cause Im diggin that , love the uniqueness. Now get on that chevelle chassis we ordered!....There is a vendor feedback section on here you know:D

[GregWeld]

Call me a chubby chaser cause Im diggin that , love the uniqueness. Now get on that chevelle chassis we ordered!....There is a vendor feedback section on here you know:D




Way to put the boots to 'em!!! OUCH!!


:rofl: :rofl:

[Roadster Shop]

I don't know what the deal is, but every time I walk through the shop, there is a different LS motor in front of Rob's car for some reason. Its like it knows what should be done!
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Robs%20Torino/Picture226647_zpsa8e7e27f.jpg

[Matt@BOS]

Phil, you know the freaky conjoined twin LS engine deserves to go in a boat, and I can think of none finer and more...boatly(???) at the moment.

Here is my favorite shot. I am having some serious fastback envy and I have 65 Mustang. So cool!

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Robs%20Torino/Picture226632_zps469748d7.jpg

[GregWeld]

Matt --

You're on to something! I think the back glass is large enough to be able to drop the twin LS straight down the hatch! Then it would be mid engined....
and kinda sorta like a "hemi under glass".... :D

[Sieg]

More like "semi under glass" eh?

[FETorino]

Man that is looking good! :thumbsup:

Can't wait to see it with the anchor installed.

I'm not putting a SBC in it. Did you get your anchor to idle yet?:rofl:

Your fuel cell straps are nicer than anything on my whole car. :lol:

RS -- outstanding. :thumbsup:

Nothing new there:unibrow:

Looks bitchin!

Thanks Hope you made it back to see the on the ground photos.:D

[FETorino]

On a more serious note, car looks frickin Awesome!!! :yes: :yes:
I bet you can't wait to get it home and sit in the driver seat and make rum rum noises.

Anyone who says they don't do that is full of Shiat:_paranoid

I have some great ideas for hydraulic bow and stern thrusters driven off the dry sump pump.... should help in an oversteer situation... understeer, not so much.


Nice job Phil and crew!


My bet is - when this bad boy gets finished and is sitting somewhere - it draws three times the crowd Danica gets. :woot:

GW I'll keep that in mind for autocross events;)

It's got a better back end than Danica, hers is kinda Boney:cool:

RS nice work.

Rob I have dibs on the temp rolling stock.

You know you'll get to burn whatever rubber is left off those GS wheels.

It's like fake tits on a fat chick.

Yea I know, that sexy Torino enhancement of those ugly Grand Sport wheels.


Yes it does look great!

Can we get some hash marks on the front fender to continue the LT4 Grand Sport theme? :unibrow:

Jim you've stepped over the line. Stuff like that should only be on txs to Brett and left in Vegas.:rofl:

Well we at least know Rob got the Bolt pattern right.

Sometimes you just have to compromise and go the cheap route.

Looks killer, great job RS! :yes:

Just trying to keep up with yours Jason.:thumbsup:

[FETorino]

I don't know what the deal is, but every time I walk through the shop, there is a different LS motor in front of Rob's car for some reason. Its like it knows what should be done!
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Robs%20Torino/Picture226647_zpsa8e7e27f.jpg

Any LS would want to be in a Torino; it's all part of the FE envy.:P

[Sieg]

I'm not putting a SBC in it. Did you get your anchor to idle yet?:rofl:
Smooth as a baby's bottom at 2,200...................http://www.desmonorthwest.com/forums/images/smilies/mock.gif

Your car is looking great, you've got to be stoked! :thumbsup:

[FETorino]

[QUOTE=Roadster Shop;458107]A few pics from the end of the day.

http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Robs%20Torino/Picture226631_zpse75ed920.jpg

Call me a chubby chaser cause Im diggin that , love the uniqueness. Now get on that chevelle chassis we ordered!....There is a vendor feedback section on here you know:D

Wonder what about mine appeals to you. When ahve you ever built anything with similar lines?:_paranoid

http://i767.photobucket.com/albums/xx311/joshfbm37/peggy17.jpg

[FETorino]

Matt --

You're on to something! I think the back glass is large enough to be able to drop the twin LS straight down the hatch! Then it would be mid engined....
and kinda sorta like a "hemi under glass".... :D

How about a Cammer under the glass of a Mercury Clone Spoiler40 ?:unibrow:

Like the Mach40 only a little bigger.

Smooth as a baby's bottom at 2,200...................http://www.desmonorthwest.com/forums/images/smilies/mock.gif

Your car is looking great, you've got to be stoked! :thumbsup:

I can only dream of the day I'm wrestling with ignition and carb tuning issues.

[DOOM]

Rob ....... Don't listen to these haters!:D I like the direction your taking this bad boy thats for sure!!

[482supersnake]

I don't know what the deal is, but every time I walk through the shop, there is a different LS motor in front of Rob's car for some reason. Its like it knows what should be done!
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Robs%20Torino/Picture226647_zpsa8e7e27f.jpg

You all know that GM copied the FE motor design when they built the LS motors.:unibrow:

[Flash68]

You all know that GM copied the FE motor design when they built the LS motors.:unibrow:

Oh brother not again.... :faint:

[GregWeld]

When I was trying to spec out the trailer - I asked for a 6000# lift (over the standard 4000#) and I wanted 24' feet in the "garage" space. The dealer knows my cars and said -- Greg, you have a '32 Ford and a '65 Mustang you want to haul around....


I said - Dave, I have friends - and they may want to go with me somewhere... and pointed him to this thread.


Done.



:rofl: :cheers: :woot:

[Sieg]

When I was trying to spec out the trailer - I asked for a 6000# lift (over the standard 4000#) and I wanted 24' feet in the "garage" space. The dealer knows my cars and said -- Greg, you have a '32 Ford and a '65 Mustang you want to haul around....

I said - Dave, I have friends - and they may want to go with me somewhere... and pointed him to this thread.

Done.

:rofl: :cheers: :woot:

RFlCD5CYAcU

[intocarss]

I don't know what the deal is, but every time I walk through the shop, there is a different LS motor in front of Rob's car for some reason. Its like it knows what should be done!
http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss79/RS-Perf/Robs%20Torino/Picture226647_zpsa8e7e27f.jpg

sO5gKgjzsFw:lateral:

[GregWeld]

So.... if you put the LS9 Corvette motor in and got some Chevy wheels....
we could rebadge this as a Ford Cortina??

[INTMD8]

Jim you've stepped over the line. Stuff like that should only be on txs to Brett and left in Vegas.:rofl:


LOL. Oh and tell him thanks for the offer. I'm still thinking about it but want to buy a few more things to maximize my loss :lol:

[FETorino]

Rob ....... Don't listen to these haters!:D I like the direction your taking this bad boy thats for sure!!
Thanks:thumbsup:

All those guys are just trying to figure out how to admit they like the one with the big butt:unibrow:

:cheers:


You all know that GM copied the FE motor design when they built the LS motors.:unibrow:

Oh brother not again.... :faint:

What DG did Ford go back 40 years in a time machine to copy the LS architecture? Has all that SB2 trouble made you an LS man now?:D

[FETorino]

When I was trying to spec out the trailer - I asked for a 6000# lift (over the standard 4000#) and I wanted 24' feet in the "garage" space. The dealer knows my cars and said -- Greg, you have a '32 Ford and a '65 Mustang you want to haul around....


I said - Dave, I have friends - and they may want to go with me somewhere... and pointed him to this thread.


Done.



:rofl: :cheers: :woot:
Shotgun!

:cheers:

[intocarss]

is that the orig paint on your car Rob?

[Flash68]

What DG did Ford go back 40 years in a time machine to copy the LS architecture? Has all that SB2 trouble made you an LS man now?:D

Well did Ford do from 40 years ago til present? Hmm..... :_paranoid

You know how I feel about the LS motors. Nice but not for me... yet.

[fleetus macmullitz]

sO5gKgjzsFw



:lol:


Strange times the 60's...

[FETorino]

is that the orig paint on your car Rob?

Nope just a 30 footer that's been on there since I got her. It looks worse in person:( Should be Back Jade that was the original color.

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/jadetorino.jpghttp://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/lowt_zps28c2a413.jpg



Well did Ford do from 40 years ago til present? Hmm..... :_paranoid

You know how I feel about the LS motors. Nice but not for me... yet.

I thought I knew how you felt about LS, How's the Crown Vic it's less than 40 right?:P

[intocarss]

I do like that green!!!

[Sieg]

I do like that green!!!
+1

http://image.chevyhiperformance.com/f/chevrolet-news/yenkos-from-historic-collection-to-be-sold/12596260/yenko-camaro-barrett-jackson.jpg

:unibrow:

[intocarss]

You Tree'd me Sieggy

[GregWeld]

I like the Tornio green over the Camaro Fathom Green....


Is that the color you're going to shoot Rob??

[Sieg]

I like the Tornio green over the Camaro Fathom Green....


Is that the color you're going to shoot Rob??
Kidding aside - I agree and really like that he's going dark green, it's a serious and understated color that fits the build well. :thumbsup:

[FETorino]

I like the Tornio green over the Camaro Fathom Green....


Is that the color you're going to shoot Rob??

Yes:computer:

:cheers:

[Flash68]

I thought I knew how you felt about LS, How's the Crown Vic it's less than 40 right?:P


The Crown Vic? Oh yeah that 4.6L is sweet.... :rolleyes: My wife's 342,000 mile '88 Landcruiser is quicker than that thing. :D

Now the working spotlight is another story. :_paranoid I never use that... :_paranoid

[fleetus macmullitz]

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/jadetorino.jpg

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k156/wnyjazz/1%20large%20bunch%20of%2055%20Chevys/65902_Side_Profile.jpg
Quite the diff between these 2 greens.

[INTMD8]

Did you ever decide on seats? Stumbled across these on ebay and thought of the Forino

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2013-Ford-Mustang-SVT-Shelby-GT500-OEM-Leather-Recaro-Seats-GT-Boss-Cobra-/261156601621?hash=item3cce257f15&item=261156601621&pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr

[torino420]

Mine was black jade as well, I may go back to that color whenever I get around to repainting it.
Here is what it looked like a LONG time ago, my dad standing next to her.
http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-KWqWJP2/0/M/i-KWqWJP2-M.jpg

[EBMC]

Mine was black jade as well, I may go back to that color whenever I get around to repainting it.
Here is what it looked like a LONG time ago, my dad standing next to her.
http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-KWqWJP2/0/M/i-KWqWJP2-M.jpg

Cool pic Jason!

[Flash68]

Mine was black jade as well, I may go back to that color whenever I get around to repainting it.
Here is what it looked like a LONG time ago, my dad standing next to her.
http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-KWqWJP2/0/M/i-KWqWJP2-M.jpg

J, that is a great pic! Best pic I've seen yet in this thread! :rofl:

[FETorino]

Cool pic Jason!

J, that is a great pic! Best pic I've seen yet in this thread! :rofl:

Jason that is a cool picture. I didn't realize that was a family car how cool it that.
DG don't you have some twisty main caps to straighten out?

[FETorino]

So I get a txt last Wed from PHil saying they are going to Barret Jackson with their Semi. Last minuet change of plans for them. Seems there is some space for the Torino in there. I just need to be there Sat morning before 10.

WTF am I stupid :lostmarbles: , a ride back home, I need to make this happen.

"Load it up" is my txt response.

The last picture of it outside their shop is prior to loading in the trailer.

I need a copilot. "hey Brett you need to go to BJ in Scottsdale. Want to go pick up a Torino?"

Well actually I said "my car" so in his defense maybe he forgot and thought it was a Camaro.

"sure"

Ok the plan is hatched. :idea: Work all day friday come home hitch up the car trailer drive 6 hrs to AZ, sleep a few hours load up the car go to the show and then drive back 6 hrs back home sat night.

Here's a tip. If I call and ask you to go on a road trip say NO. I am a ****ty event planner and never budget time for sleep.:lol: Again in Brett's defense I don't think he realized how bad my plan was.

I get home and get things ready. Brett is wrapping up things at home and makes it over to my place in Orange about 6. Hey plenty of time still left for sleep probably 7 hrs, we might as well get something good to eat.

So we run down the street to my favorite local spot for some fish tacos. Funny I never noticed all the lanes were narrow in this parking lot and on Friday night all the spots were packed. It might be a tough proposition to park a Crew cab long bed F350 4x4 and 19' car trailer. :headscratch:

Yea this isn't going to happen let's park down the street. after all we have nothing but time to burn:lol: Hey the fish tacos were good at least I didn't start drinking beers. Well it's 8 we better get on the road. How much time left for sleep 6 hours. :headscratch: Ah **** that's plenty.

this traffic on the 91 friday night really sucks. I guess I should have taken that into account. No big deal still plenty of time.:_paranoid

So we get out of rush hour traffic and on the open road. Past the 15 out to the 60 on to the 10 we are making great time let's keep going and get a coffee in Blythe an hour or so from now for the home stretch.:)

Indio behind us up and over Chiracco summit, the truck is running great, Brett somehow is putting up with all the talk of Torinos.

Now out in the middle of nowhere past Desert Center brake lights. Nothing but a string of brake lights in the dark. " Brett is that field of dreams thing up ahead? what's all this about?"

Brett "I see some flashing lights up there, probably an accident"
Me "really an accident I don't see it"

An hour later,
Brett " I see some flashing lights up ahead"
Me " dude I think you've seen ET to many times I don't see any lights"

An hour later

"Brett you're right I see the lights" Well we'll still get some sleep, it's overrated anyway.

Around 430 am we pull into the hotel. " Hey can we get an 0830 wake up call" By the time I brush my teeth and crap that's still 3 1/2 hrs sleep. Heck I'm only 48 I don't need mush sleep.

I set the alarm on my phone just in case. I can't leave Phil hanging when he's doing me a solid by bringing me my car. I need tog et up and be on time.

The phone rings in the morning. It's wake up time. :headscratch: Hm I wonder why my alarm didn't go off on my phone? Ohhhh AZ is an hour ahead. Well 2 1/2 hours sleep is plenty I have a car to load.

So we pull up and my car is already out of the RS trailer and on the ground. I caught Brett in a moment of Torino envy. Seems things will work out fine.

Maybe:popcorn2:

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/waitinginAZ_zpse11bf56e.jpg

[FETorino]

A gratuitous Torino race shot during intermission

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/tal6_zpsfa57edbb.jpg

[Matt@BOS]

You just said you don't need much sleep. Come on finish the story.

[214Chevy]

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/waitinginAZ_zpse11bf56e.jpg

Rob, the Torino's stance is on point. I sits very well. Don't know if it needs paint or not, but it looks good in the sunlight too.:relax:

[Flash68]

Rob, the Torino's stance is on point. I sits very well. Don't know if it needs paint or not, but it looks good in the sunlight too.:relax:

agreed... Now if he'd just get rid of those 13's and out some 15's on it he'd be all set!

[Sieg]

agreed... Now if he'd just get rid of those 13's and out some 15's on it he'd be all set!

Those are 18's! It's the size of the vessel that skew's your perspective.

:peepwall:

[GregWeld]

We're prepping a Mini Cooper to assist with turn in.:G-Dub:

[intocarss]

Car looks great!! Now finish the damn story!!! :warning:

[Matt@BOS]

Car looks great!! Now finish the damn story!!! :warning:

Maybe he is at a loss for words after looking at Poteet's Torino.

[FETorino]

Those are 18's! It's the size of the vessel that skew's your perspective.

:peepwall:

17s :mock:

Maybe he is at a loss for words after looking at Poteet's Torino.

Well anyone who sees the car should be at a loss for words for three reasons.

1. Troy's imagination and talent along with the talent of his crew seem limitless.

2. Poteet's budget ......seems limitless.

3. It's a 69 Torino after all... :D

Car looks great!! Now finish the damn story!!! :warning:

I don't feel like looking over my shoulder every time I leave the house so here it goes.:_paranoid

So we get there and the car is already on the ground and ready to load on the trailer. I'm playing it not acting too excited or anything. :omg: :drool: :drool: You know, no big deal to me just hanging out getting a car.

Anyways the guys remind me stop staring an lend a hand loading my complete 9 inch housing, third member with Watts linkage, disc brakes and tires (what was in my car) in the back of the truck.

WTF this thing is heavy and awkward even with four of us. I feel beat like I didn't get any sleep. Geeze... what's my problem that can't be it.:headscratch: The bed of this truck is only 39 or 40" off the ground this shouldn't be a big deal.

Heave ho.

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Al right that's done time to stare at the car again right. "hey Rob want to back the truck up" You see that is a guy with class trying to remind a half asleep dumbass like me 'UH we need to get to the show, can you help out a little and stare at your car after we are on our way'.

I snap out of it (or I think so) and get in the truck to position the trailer. As I make like three attempt to line the trailer up to the car I realize I think I'm still asleep. Geeze I'm glad there is nothing to hit out here. WTF. Ok close enough for government work we can start loading.

It appear I wasn't the only guy who missed a few things in the hast of trying to get on the road last minuet. :rolleyes: Wait for it you'll see what I mean soon.

So Brett brought a small winch and bracket to bolt to the front of my trailer. At least he seems to be doing well with no sleep he gets that thing on trailer quick and is paying out the cable. (oh yea fat joke crowd it was only a 2000lb atv winch and it pulled the car up the trailer :mock: ) Jeremy has grabbed some axle straps and we are hooking the car up. Seems the car is kinda low. 3.5 or 4" to the lowest point with the skate board wheels. My trailer has a dovetail although short it should be ok. The car gets most the way up the trailer and all of a sudden the winch is laboring. (No the car isn't fat). Look under there somebody left a deep socket on the trans mount and it hangs down a couple inches and is now wedged between the car and trailer. How cool is that.:bang: Brett lets the car roll back a bit but that socket seems determined to go home with me now so out come the boards to go under the rear tires so we can clear the crest of the dovetail with the socket. A few minuets of back and forth and another set of boards and we get the socket past the crest in the trailer.

Ping... clink... ding... WTF now it decides to just fall off. 2000+ mi in a trailer from IL; loading and unloading twice out of their rig; and now after we F around for another 20 min with these boards it just fall out?

Hey Murphy thanks a bunch could you at least bring me one of your Irish Stouts while I suffer through this? :bang: :bang:

Whatever it's on the trailer and Phil and Jeremy are helping us throw the straps on it. Did I remind you these guys, may be, better people than they are fabricators? Remember they had to get to the show to help out somebody else. They stuck around and made sure we were all set before they left. Class acts.

Cool beans now Brett and I just need to park the trailer in this lot and lock it up and we can go to the show.

Maybe

[IMPALA MAN]

Awesome story and sounds like my luck. Also, what you said about Phil and Jeremy....true to the tee. Their passion for what we (and they) do, is impressive. They are great guys. Their dad Neal, is the same way. Just way cool.

[intocarss]

:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :relax:

[Flash68]

agreed... Now if he'd just get rid of those 13's and out some 15's on it he'd be all set!

Those are 18's! It's the size of the vessel that skew's your perspective.

:peepwall:

Come on Sieg... catchup... you're a little behind. :poke: :sieg:

:hello:

[Sieg]

Come on Sieg... catchup... you're a little behind. :poke: :sieg:

:hello:
Ey Matie! :hello:

[FETorino]

Awesome story and sounds like my luck. Also, what you said about Phil and Jeremy....true to the tee. Their passion for what we (and they) do, is impressive. They are great guys. Their dad Neal, is the same way. Just way cool.

The apple doesn't fall far from the tree. Yes Neal is a great guy. :thumbsup: We had a good time BS ing with him at the auction.

I should get to that part of the story but there is a whole stooges episode in between that and where I left off.:rolleyes:

[waynieZ]

Rob, the Torino's stance is on point. I sits very well. Don't know if it needs paint or not, but it looks good in the sunlight too.:relax:

X2 Very nice!

[FETorino]

Rob, the Torino's stance is on point. I sits very well. Don't know if it needs paint or not, but it looks good in the sunlight too.:relax:

agreed... Now if he'd just get rid of those 13's and out some 15's on it he'd be all set!

X2 Very nice!

Yea the RS guys nailed the stance. I saw another Torino recently that had a similar stance and it was drawing a crowd.

[Sieg]

Rob,

Now that she's home what is your plan? http://www.desmonorthwest.com/forums/images/smilies/cool2.gif

[FETorino]

Rob,

Now that she's home what is your plan? http://www.desmonorthwest.com/forums/images/smilies/cool2.gif

Finish the rewire of my wife's 75 Bronco so I can work on the Torino:_paranoid

[Sieg]

Finish the rewire of my wife's 75 Bronco so I can work on the Torino:_paranoid

Damn I hate it when that happens, best to keep her happy! :thumbsup:

So after the Bronco you're going to help Dave with his interior design honey-do's and let Mr. Torino collect dust and give Dave a chance to catch up? :popcorn2:

[FETorino]

Damn I hate it when that happens, best to keep her happy! :thumbsup:

So after the Bronco you're going to help Dave with his interior design honey-do's and let Mr. Torino collect dust and give Dave a chance to catch up? :popcorn2:

I thought I'd head North and tune your carb and timing. :smiley_smack:

[Sieg]

I thought I'd head North and tune your carb and timing. :smiley_smack:

That new smack-smilie's pretty good isn't it! :thumbsup:

[Flash68]

I thought I'd head North and tune your carb and timing. :smiley_smack:

Zing! :D

[FETorino]

Last you guys heard Brett and I were siting in a dirt lot in Scottsdale looking at a Torino on a Trailer.

I realized I had not brought any of my cable locks :bang: Looking the car over we noticed that one of the rear wheels only had one lug nut. Turns out RS was waiting on a set of studs to match the front 12mm stuff. Last min thrash to get the thing on the ground and out the door resulted in only one nut on the drivers rear.

All right it's not the end of the world just head down the street, find an auto parts store and pick up some nuts and a couple locks.

Scottsdale land of clogged streets and medians everywhere perfect place to drive around lost in a crew cab longbed. Hey check it out a tire store let's head there. I walk in the store and guess what.... everyone in AZ is tire shopping.

Patience, just stay calm, don't let the lack of sleep and this line get to you no big deal. 15 min later I get to the front of the line. Hey I need some open ended lug nuts. "we don't have any" WTF are you a tire store?

Where is an auto parts store? COme to think of it where is Brett? Oh yea he said he was heading across the lot to McDonalds. I'll just call him. He what do you know the cell service here isn't working, imagine that. I'll just drive over there.

Right about the time I get to the other side of the lot Brett picks up the phone and the call doesn't drop. "where are you at?" "I'm back at the tire store"
Of course you are, of course.:bang:

Hey at least Home Depot down the street had a couple locks and good directions to the auto parts store. Now the auto parts store had lugs but you know we aren't positive which size. 1/2 20 or 12mm 1.5? I'll get both. Luckily I remember that I only have one socket in the truck, a 1/2" drive breaker bar and a 13/16 socket for the lugs on my truck and trailer. I check these lugs and they are 3/4" so I'll grab an deep socket off the 1/2" drive rack. Man I'm glad I remembered that.

Back we head to the car. "Brett we still have plenty of time to enjoy the show."

Back at the trailer the 1/2 lugs aren't it. Wait the 12mm aren't either. WTF? I look at the bag the 12mm lugs were in. 12mm 1.125. I hate when things are in back and the guy grabs the wrong one. I hate it more when I'm to stupid, or in to much of a hurry, to double check the bag before I leave the store. :bang: We lock the trailer up and back to exchange the lugs.

Back at the store and I swap the lugs. We have what we need let's go park the truck and go to the show. When we get back we'll just hitch the truck up and throw the lugs on no need to do it now. Yea you guessed it this or something else I did in the last hour was a mistake.:rolleyes:

We park the truck and hop on the bus to BJ. I won't try to describe the show but BJ Scottsdale is worth a trip at least once in a lifetime if you are into cars. We hang out with Neal as the first two of the RS builds go across the block. Like I said he's a great guy and shooting the sh@# with him was a good time. Both the Duece and the truck fetch a pretty good price.

There is a lot to see so Brett and I head off to look around. Stop and buy some overpriced food and beer and take it all in. :relax: :popcorn2:

A couple hours into it I'm beat and said lets find a spot to sit down for a bit. Right outside the main tent there is a HUGE big screen of the auction inside and a few golf carts parked the provide perfect bleachers for us to relax.:thumbsup:

After a half hour the cart driver shows up and asks are you guys going along with us? Thanks but were out.

Man I feel 100% better, my batteries are recharged. All that BS is behind us smooth sailing from here on out. :lmao: :lmao: :lostmarbles:

Maybe

[GregWeld]

Your telling this story last night was priceless!



:thumbsup:

[GregWeld]

Let's take a vote


Does Rob look better in the RS Camaro?

Or

Does Rob look better in the McLaren??

Or

Has anyone EVER seen him in a Torino??






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[FETorino]

Your telling this story last night was priceless!



:thumbsup:

It works better over tonic and beers with a good view.

Let's take a vote


Does Rob look better in the RS Camaro?

Or

Does Rob look better in the McLaren??

Or

Has anyone EVER seen him in a Torino??



It does seem odd that the only Torino you saw was on Friday:_paranoid

Could it be the Torino is like DGs SB2? Non existent. :mock:

:popcorn2: