1968 Torino GT

[jarhead]

My name is Joe, I am a 57 year old ex-Jarhead wrenching in my garage.I have been around lurking for a few years, just hanging back.

My daughter and I bought this 68 GT for her to drive while we customized a 63 Fairlane for her. My thought was it would take us a week to get it running, and driving, and it did.

One thing led to another, FMX died, swap meet replacement C4 made it 5 miles, 351 spun a bearing. She drove it to school once.

So, here we are two years later, decided to go somewhat pro-touring. Hopefully it sort of qualifies, I have seen the builds here, mine is low level.

I am installing a TKO600, Global West front suspension, fixing anything mechanical that moves, and then I will drive it for a while. When I have enjoyed it for a while I will blow it apart again, and make the outside look better than a pumpkin.

Here a pictures of what I have done...

November 2011, brought home from Cheyenne, WY

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r194/CattkeKing/68side.jpg

rebuilt 351, nothing special at this point, has a mild comp cam, stealth intake

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r194/CattkeKing/Torino/pulleys.jpg

my daughter Kasey did most of the prep to get the engine bay ready for paint.

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r194/CattkeKing/Torino/2012-04-19100247.jpg

how it looked for about 5 miles, then the so called "rebuilt C4" grenaded.

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r194/CattkeKing/Torino/side-3.jpg

back to the drawing board, building hydraulic bracket, installing scatter shields, suspensions, etc.

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r194/CattkeKing/Torino/4-bracket_zps2c23dde1.jpg

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r194/CattkeKing/Torino/TKO-bracket_zpsc3734826.jpg

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r194/CattkeKing/Torino/2012-04-18163208.jpg

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r194/CattkeKing/Torino/old_zps9a5c169c.jpg

JOe

[214Chevy]

Uh Ohh, Rob has a cohort now....another Torino. LOL!! Wanman, keep up updated on the engine. What are the plans now since the replacement spun a bearing?

[Ron in SoCal]

Way to step up Joe! More pics please :thumbsup:

[FETorino]

Uh Ohh, Rob has a cohort now....another Torino. LOL!! Wanman, keep up updated on the engine. What are the plans now since the replacement spun a bearing?

Travis I thought you were my cohort?:headscratch: We're all just big cars.

I think there are 5 Torino's on here now. 2 Formal roofs. Joe check out Jason, Torino420s, Formal roof she is a sweet looking ride.


Way to step up Joe! More pics please :thumbsup:

I agree with Ron, Joe, More:flashie: Glad to see you post some pictures. Looks like the previous owners for yours and mine got a deal on the same repaint.:unibrow:

Kasey looks to have done some really nice work on the prep. Those shock towers and aprons look nice. You would have cringed if you were there when I cut mine out they were flawless.:underchair:

:cheers:

[Sieg]

Good post Joe!

Sounds like Kasey knows what elbow grease is all about, nice to see her vested in the process. :thumbsup:

I also noticed you and Rob have similar work platform/pedestals......must be a Torino thing. :D

Keep up the good work as it looks it won't be long before the Torino is a reliable driver. :thumbsup:

[jarhead]

Thanks for the warm welcome guys :hail:

Kasey is a great helper, and a good wrench. She will be 18 on Veterans day (Semper Fi). She did get an alternate car to drive.

BTW, I do know Jason (Torino420) from the Torino forum. The picture of the clutch pedal linkage, and master cylinder setup is copied from his design.

I do have a few more pictures I can post.

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r194/CattkeKing/Torino/new_zps2085fcb4.jpg

My tunnel mod, I will replace all my front floor pans someday, and this too.
Still learning to weld.

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r194/CattkeKing/Torino/tunnel_zpsce1e66ff.jpg

Apparently this makes me a new recruit in the "Jackstand Army"?

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r194/CattkeKing/Torino/Zeus_zps3ce1bc49.jpg

[Sieg]

Jackstand Army and mans best friend "standing" watch.......Perfect! :thumbsup:

[TAC]

Great to see another Torino joining in.......welcome

[fleetus macmullitz]

Those Torinos are good looking cars. :thumbsup:

Joe, if you post enough pics, you can pretty much do anything you want on here.





:D

[torino420]

Welcome Joe, look forward to your updates.

If we keep this up, we'll start seeing "just another Torino threads" around here. :poke:

[Steve Chryssos]

Very cool. I love Torinos!

[jarhead]

proprietary drop for Global West upper arms is done. everything is cleaned up and painted, and a light coat of undercoating applied.

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r194/CattkeKing/Torino/wheel-well_zps6617f393.jpg

spindles cleaned up, read for paint,

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r194/CattkeKing/Torino/spindles_zps3bc6e410.jpg

the "great pumpkins" door jambs look like heck. You would have thought they could have wiped them down with lacquer thinner before applying the Elway Orange. I need a spring on my lower hing due to my doors not staying open.

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r194/CattkeKing/Torino/hinges_zpsed7fa979.jpg

[FETorino]

Great to see another Torino joining in.......welcome

Those Torinos are good looking cars. :thumbsup:

Joe, if you post enough pics, you can pretty much do anything you want on here.


:D

Welcome Joe, look forward to your updates.

If we keep this up, we'll start seeing "just another Torino threads" around here. :poke:

Very cool. I love Torinos!


Joe that's the way to build some Torino momentum. :thumbsup:
Hand crafted jackstands, you are a cut above:D

What do you have planned for brakes? What color do you plan on painting it if you get rid of the "pumpkin"?:popcorn2:

:cheers:

[jarhead]

Joe that's the way to build some Torino momentum. :thumbsup:
Hand crafted jackstands, you are a cut above:D

What do you have planned for brakes? What color do you plan on painting it if you get rid of the "pumpkin"?:popcorn2:

:cheers:

Rob,

I had to get the "great pumpkin" elevated so I came up with that saw horse idea. I had those "back" pallets under the front tires at one time. I put the craftsman stands under/near the torque area. I am 6'7", and somewhat round too, at 275. I can now move around underneath and work on the TKO, the quicktime, etc.

For the front brakes I have already purchased the CSRP Kelsey Hayes style replacements. They are nothing fancy, but will bolt to my spindles, and the car will be a little safer. The old distribution block on the driver side fender was froze when I bought the car. I didn't know about that system when I bought the car, and how the slider in the block functioned. I bought two used ones, both were froze. I am replacing all of it now. The back will remain the large drums for now.

My Cragars are 16 x 7, and those are new Falkens, 235-60, I don't think that is a Pro Touring size or style, but they will get me by until they wear out, or I accidentally melt them with the TKO, and the 3:50 gearing. I would like to have 17" steel wheels, with a dog dish. When I bought the Cragars, I got them off C-list cheap, and they were in great shape. I didn't know the 16" size would be a pain to get tires for. They have a 5" back space.

The paint, hmmm not sure, I am all over the place on that. I sort of want it to look sinister if that makes sense. The formal roof 428 Cobra cars were always my favorite without the chrome, and outside marking. I am not shooting for a clone, but I am thinking of taking off all but the front and back GT marking, and having it be a darker tone. Maybe a grey, silver, or something similar. When I was working on the rear driver quarter window I had all the interior out. I was disappointed to find out someone had done a hack job on replacing that quarter panel. I will be in for a cash lay out on that side when the body work stage comes along. The "great pumpkin" may just get sanded down and get a hot rod satin black for a few years, lol.

BTW, that trim down the side's is off a Fairlane and makes no sense how it got there. Someone would have had to put all those little studs in the GT body, or special order it.

I am attacking all the mechanical's, make it safe and enjoy it for a while. I think Kasey would like to drive it a few times too, lol. I also am changing that horrible front suspension, and hope to go to a Borgeson steering box, I already have their PS pump.

Someone asked what the plans were for the 351, nothing else as of yet. It is a rebuilt unit, It seemed really strong for the five miles I put on it after the cam break in, lol. It has a Comp cam with 268 duration, .456 lift, 110 lobe separation. I have a Weiand Stealth intake, and a Edelbrock 600 CFM carb.

:gitrdun: Joe

[jarhead]

Clutch is in, working on slave cylinder, and clutch fork fitment. The fork I ordered was the wrong one, I had to use my daughter's T5 fork which appears to be just right.

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r194/CattkeKing/Torino/Ram_zps4a5f5d80.jpg

I bought a Horror Freight jack to help install the TKO since Kasey is working now. In January I tore my rotator cuff installing the TKO when it fell off the motorcycle jack, but I saved the transmission, but not my shoulder.

Mocking up the install here...

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r194/CattkeKing/Torino/TKO_zpsc4937ce3.jpg

Rosehill performance slave cylinder bracket. I had to use a bolt for a pushrod to get a picture. I need to trim the stainless pushrod prior to install.

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r194/CattkeKing/Torino/Slave_zpsbbb95939.jpg

[FETorino]

Rob,

I am 6'7", and somewhat round too, at 275. I can now move around underneath and work on the TKO, the quicktime, etc.

Joe

WTH,:hello: now I'm the little Torino guy.:lmao:

Glad to see you making some more forward progress on getting three pedals in that car.

:cheers:

[jarhead]

TKO is in :headspin:

I am a sore old bastard...

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r194/CattkeKing/Torino/TKOinstalled_zpsb5608b72.jpg

[FETorino]

TKO is in :headspin:

I am a sore old bastard...

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r194/CattkeKing/Torino/TKOinstalled_zpsb5608b72.jpg

Wish I was that far along.

:cheers:

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/69-Ford-Fairlane-Cobra-DV-10-MB_d002_zps8d966b6c.jpg (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/superjinca/media/69-Ford-Fairlane-Cobra-DV-10-MB_d002_zps8d966b6c.jpg.html)

[jarhead]

that black Cobra is "Sinister" looking :thankyou: for posting it!

May have to see if the plotter at work will print it in a large "SHOP" size, lol

[tubbed69]

hey Wanman nice work so far,any color looks good on these cars with the right stance and right :thumbsup: wheels

[jarhead]

hey Wanman nice work so far,any color looks good on these cars with the right stance and right :thumbsup: wheels

Thanks tubbed69, this is my pop-off valve to a high stress job, lol.
Right now I am looking forward to just getting more than five miles on it (most it's been since I've had it). I enjoy working on it :weld:
Joe

[tubbed69]

Thanks tubbed69, this is my pop-off valve to a high stress job, lol.
Right now I am looking forward to just getting more than five miles on it (most it's been since I've had it). I enjoy working on it :weld:
Joe

hey I agree I enjoy working in the garage thats how I relax,dont fish or hunt or have alot of other hobbies than cars

[GregWeld]

Okay Joe -- Time for some updates!!!



My older brother was/is a Marine! Did three tours in Viet Nam… been crazy ever since. LOL

[WSSix]

Cool build! I'm really digging these formal roof Torinos. :thumbsup:

[FETorino]

Cool build! I'm really digging these formal roof Torinos. :thumbsup:

Yep good stuff

:cheers:

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/formalroof_zpsc0c1b4e2.jpg (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/superjinca/media/formalroof_zpsc0c1b4e2.jpg.html)

[jarhead]

Okay Joe -- Time for some updates!!!

My older brother was/is a Marine! Did three tours in Viet Nam… been crazy ever since. LOL

Greg, same with my next older brother...

Well no work this weekend, but I can always post :flashie:

And I have a question with this one ??? When I finally get my Global West uppers back from them being altered, my front end will drop. I know I can drop the rear.

My tire size is 235/60-16 ~ 27.1 inches tall. How does that compare to a Pro Tour tire? I know the sidewall isnt a 35.

My assumption is the car can sit lower around the wheel/tire combo. Is it going to look goofy lowered down around this wheel? Wish I could envision it.

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r194/CattkeKing/Torino/DSC01854_zpsab358f3b.jpg

[jarhead]

OH, and this is what I get to do sometimes when I am not working on my Torino... we live out in the sticks as they say...

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r194/CattkeKing/Acreage/diskMedium.jpg

And have critters... Ricky & Fred...

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r194/CattkeKing/Acreage/photo20_zpsd9df2fc7.jpg

[FETorino]

OH, and this is what I get to do sometimes when I am not working on my Torino... we live out in the sticks as they say...

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r194/CattkeKing/Acreage/diskMedium.jpg

And have critters... Ricky & Fred...

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r194/CattkeKing/Acreage/photo20_zpsd9df2fc7.jpg

Cool critters.

Man you are in the sticks, a tractor without a cab and AC.:lmao:


And I have a question with this one ??? When I finally get my Global West uppers back from them being altered, my front end will drop. I know I can drop the rear.

My tire size is 235/60-16 ~ 27.1 inches tall. How does that compare to a Pro Tour tire? I know the sidewall isnt a 35.

My assumption is the car can sit lower around the wheel/tire combo. Is it going to look goofy lowered down around this wheel? Wish I could envision it.

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r194/CattkeKing/Torino/DSC01854_zpsab358f3b.jpg

It's going to look better low. In the rear your tire is the same height as my 345 30 19 so it will tuck in and fill your wheel well really nice. FYI without tubs and with about 5.75" to 6" of BS you can fit a 285 tire on the rear of your car with the leaf springs.

Up front the shape of the fender lip makes it difficult to slam the car and get a good turning radius with a wide tire. Typically most tires on the front of the cars you see on here are 25.5" to 26" tall.
With your GW stuff I bet you can drop the front about 2" and still get decent turn radius with a 27" tall tire at 235mm wide, if the BS on the wheels is right. The taller tire will actually tuck up farther in the fender and give a more lowered look.

What size are your wheels? 16x7 or 16x8? A 16x8 with 4.5" BS is a pretty good fit on a shock tower car.

Now get out there and slam that thing and let's see it. Once you get the front lowered you can dial in the rear height to give you some rake. Keep in mind if you do swap to a shorter tire up front then that will create some rake.

If you get your butt to CA I'll give you my rearced Dever leafs that will lower your rear 1.5"

:cheers:

[jarhead]

What size are your wheels? 16x7 or 16x8? A 16x8 with 4.5" BS is a pretty good fit on a shock tower car.


If you get your butt to CA I'll give you my rearced Dever leafs that will lower your rear 1.5"



16x7 with a 5" BS

Dang we were just out there in the Wife's F1~Odyssey, lol in July, I could have bought those Denver leafs from you then.

BUT every time I stare at Jason's 420 rear, ahem, let me rephrase, his formal's rear, I keep thinking qudralink :superhack:

[torino420]

16x7 with a 5" BS

Dang we were just out there in the Wife's F1~Odyssey, lol in July, I could have bought those Denver leafs from you then.

BUT every time I stare at Jason's 420 rear, ahem, let me rephrase, his formal's rear, I keep thinking qudralink :superhack: <--LIKE :D

[FETorino]

16x7 with a 5" BS

Dang we were just out there in the Wife's F1~Odyssey, lol in July, I could have bought those Denver leafs from you then.

BUT every time I stare at Jason's 420 rear, ahem, let me rephrase, his formal's rear, I keep thinking qudralink :superhack:

Careful:twak: :lol:

It is that type of thinking that led me to a full frame chassis and a 3 year project.

:cheers:

[FETorino]

Joe

Where's the progress pictures?:poke:

:cheers:

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/wanaman_zps0913b0ee.jpg (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/superjinca/media/wanaman_zps0913b0ee.jpg.html)

[jarhead]

Cool build! I'm really digging these formal roof Torinos. :thumbsup:

Thanks, I went through your build thread today, lots of cool mods!

Joe

Where's the progress pictures?:poke:

:cheers:


I am off next week Rob, if my modified Global West upper arms arrive, I will finish that project.

Otherwise I will put the steering column back in, the hydraulic clutch, the man pedal, etc.

I also ordered trim for my pole barn, and I need to finish that up. I ordered a new patio door for my wife and that comes in three weeks from today. When that gets here my first floor remodel begins for her birthday. Then my progress will look like Torino 420's, lol...

Here is the man cave / critter corral...

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r194/CattkeKing/Acreage/barn_zps4b0b2887.jpg

this is my daughter Kasey's project, behind the door of the man cave

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r194/CattkeKing/Fairlane/GreenLane_2_zps64540bf8.jpg

Not quite that far along yet, lol

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r194/CattkeKing/Fairlane/2011-09-07105803.jpg

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r194/CattkeKing/Fairlane/IMG_9839.jpg

[jarhead]

I got some tin on the barn before the weather dropped to 17*

Then I put in in the steering column. I wish I had taken pictures before, because I put it together, and took it apart three times before I remembered how it went together. It was an automatic column Kasey and I modified, and then painted.

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r194/CattkeKing/Torino/ColumnApart_zps7e06afb4.jpg

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r194/CattkeKing/Torino/Column_zpse9678e4d.jpg

Then I worked on the hydraulic clutch install, with the modified Torino420 system :thumbsup:

That Rosehill Performance SS Hyd line is going to present a problem when I choose my master cylinder.

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r194/CattkeKing/Torino/BracketFirewall_zps8f6f7b75.jpg

Got the Man Pedal installed :mock:

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r194/CattkeKing/Torino/ColumnInstalled_zps31b98714.jpg

And I talked to Doug at Global West today, my modified goodies should ship next week. Maybe in a couple of weeks I can roll it around on the floor :lmao:

Joe

[FETorino]

And I talked to Doug at Global West today, my modified goodies should ship next week. Maybe in a couple of weeks I can roll it around on the floor :lmao:

Joe

Getting it on the ground will be a great feeling.:thumbsup:

Your steering column rebuild looks nice. I tore one of those apart before :willy:

:cheers:

[torino420]

Looking good! I remember tearing my column apart when I modified it for the RRS rack and pinion, I went through the same confusion getting it back together. Nice work!

[jarhead]

I needed to move my Griffin radiator up about 1.250" so I built a prototype bracket. My bend calculation was off as usual, and the bead didn't turn out too straight. I learn from doing this so I will make another.

I need to make the bottom piece, but it will not be seen.

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r194/CattkeKing/Torino/testpiece1_zps98681211.jpg

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r194/CattkeKing/Torino/testpiece2_zps03434cd0.jpg

[GregWeld]

In order to do anything "straight" you need a fence or some kind of guide. No way can you do something like this by hand and expect it to be perfectly straight.

Nice piece… and if you're like me - I'll do it until I get it right and learn a bunch of stuff along the way. Then the first buddy that stops by will say -- Hey dip squat! Why didn't you do it "X" way? And I'll scratch my head and wonder just why I didn't… :>)

[GregWeld]

BTW --- My daughter would be right out in the shop with me getting dirty and asking "what does that do"? Oh! "How does it work"? "Can we do something like this to my car"?

My son would go to his mother and ask her to pay for someone to modify his car.

[jarhead]

In order to do anything "straight" you need a fence or some kind of guide. No way can you do something like this by hand and expect it to be perfectly straight.

Nice piece… and if you're like me - I'll do it until I get it right and learn a bunch of stuff along the way. Then the first buddy that stops by will say -- Hey dip squat! Why didn't you do it "X" way? And I'll scratch my head and wonder just why I didn't… :>)

Thanks, and I was looking at it thinking, yep I better build a damn fence while I was running it through, lol...

I almost didn't post it, but I knew you guys like pictures

BTW --- My daughter would be right out in the shop with me getting dirty and asking "what does that do"? Oh! "How does it work"? "Can we do something like this to my car"?

My son would go to his mother and ask her to pay for someone to modify his car.

I have all girls, but only one of them like to come out to the garage. Unfortunately she got a job in town, and is working too many hours now. I don't see much of her except when I cant sleep and she is doing homework at zero dark thirty.

[jarhead]

Prototype 2 came out better but still needs tweaking.

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r194/CattkeKing/Torino/radiatorCover_zpsb021f25d.jpg

[FETorino]

Prototype 2 came out better but still needs tweaking.

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r194/CattkeKing/Torino/radiatorCover_zpsb021f25d.jpg

Looking better now move that battery to the trunk where it belongs.:thumbsup:

:cheers:

[MSTSFabbed]

Fences work great if you have a straight parallel outer edge to work from. So far I've found that's rarely the case (often cause I can't cut a straight line :/) The last floors I did, I used a well placed little piece of angle iron clamped to the part and rolled along it as a guide. Not perfect but I was very pleased with the end results.

Just presenting options! Looks good, I've enjoyed following along.

[jarhead]

Looking better now move that battery to the trunk where it belongs.:thumbsup:

:cheers:

That is planned too, I am busier than a one legged man in a ass kicking contest just doing what I am doing :action-smiley-027:

Fences work great if you have a straight parallel outer edge to work from. So far I've found that's rarely the case (often cause I can't cut a straight line :/) The last floors I did, I used a well placed little piece of angle iron clamped to the part and rolled along it as a guide. Not perfect but I was very pleased with the end results.

Just presenting options! Looks good, I've enjoyed following along.

I hear ya, I had to build a fence "designed and produced by "Rube Goldberg" just to make that piece.

I spent all morning modifying my cheap ass bead roller to make this one piece, and the :idea: went off and I remembered all the posts I read on the internet about buying a Mittler Brothers unit instead, the first time around.

Time IS money, lesson learned....

[EdwardsSS]

Just ran across this thread. Nice project. It brings back memories, as my first car was a '68 Torino GT, blue in color, with a 289 - 2bbl motor, and a four speed purchased in 1973. Apparently the original 302 had been blown. It was a good car, and got mid to high-20's for highway fuel mileage. I traded it in 1974 at Billion Motors in Sioux Falls, SD for a 1972 R-code Mustang Mach 1. Thanks for the thread.

[jarhead]

compos mentis

:D

finally looked up what that means, lol

[FETorino]

finally looked up what that means, lol

G2y8Sx4B2Sk

[GregWeld]

I never have figured out why he composts his mints….

[jarhead]

got rid of the "old stuff"

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r194/CattkeKing/Torino/steering_zps52abe295.jpg

[GregWeld]

That has to feel good!


Now let's see what you replaced it with!

[jarhead]

Greg, I am patiently awaiting the :ups:

Mrs Claus, ordered me a Borgeson steering box from Amazon. It is one of those "we will ship it when it becomes available" parts, but it was allot cheaper than anywhere on the internet.

My parts stash dictates I have enough inventory I can keep busy for several weeks anyway.

Mrs Claus has me busy in the house though :warning:

[GregWeld]

Oh yeah - I hear ya! My Mrs Claus has me doing all manor of stuff this time of year. It's all stuff that is just about anything other than what I'd like to be doing. But after 42 years together - I've learned to just keep my big yap shut and smile.:D

[jarhead]

I have been searching C-List for buckets for months. i have even went and looked at some.

My wife suggested I check a local wrecking yard for seats, it's where she recycles here pop cans. Last Friday I asked her if she would like to go with me so we bundled up (it was 20*) and went for a junk yard run.

We looked for almost an hour, and almost gave up when she spotted these in a 98, 5 series BMW, all electric, and leather. Luckily no rips, filthy as heck, covered with glass, no guarantee they would work.

I had to wait until Monday to pick them up, and since we celebrate on Christmas eve, the day was mine.

Here are the before and after pictures of what a good cleaning did.

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r194/CattkeKing/Torino/seat_zpscf21b190.jpg

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r194/CattkeKing/Torino/cleaned_zps5f33b388.jpg

[GregWeld]

Good Score !!!!

[waynieZ]

Nice job they look great.

[WSSix]

Good job! Those are good looking seats.

[FETorino]

Mrs Claus has me busy in the house though :warning:

I smell what your stepping in there buddy.....

I suppose that is the reason for no big updates?

Nice score on the seats.:thumbsup:

:cheers:

[jarhead]

Doug's headers arrived last Thursday, Global West parts arrived yesterday, and Borgeson power steering pump arrived today.

AND, about 1000 SF of engineered flooring arrives tomorrow.
13 doors to replace, 200 linear feet of trim to put up...

As Colonel Hannibal Smith used to say "I love it when a plan comes together"

No problem...

[jarhead]

Back after a three month "Force March" on the house remodel. Still not done with the remodel, but i took a week off of work just to focus on my Torino.

I finally got the Global West parts on, Doug Nordin's crew redesigned the upper control arms to fit my shock towers.

I also have disk brakes reminiscent of the Kelsy Hayes 4-piston style this would have had on it in 68. I need to paint the "British Green calipers" :disgusted:

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r194/CattkeKing/Torino/2_zps9c52545e.jpg

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r194/CattkeKing/Torino/photoGWmarch_zpsa8c1a5f4.jpg

I also started on the Borgeson power steering box install, which requires I shorten the collapsible column. It will still be collapsible, just shorter by 1.5 - 2.0 inches. I need to fine tune it.

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r194/CattkeKing/Torino/4_zps88db4be4.jpg


http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r194/CattkeKing/Torino/6_zps370a5c7b.jpg

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r194/CattkeKing/Torino/5_zps8e89d243.jpg

I also installed the Doug Thorley headers.

And I want to get some steelies resized to 16X9 because I want these caps so bad I can't stand it.

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r194/CattkeKing/Torino/CobraCap_zps41cec118.jpg


I hope to have it off all the jack stands by Saturday afternoon and rolling, just not yet running.

[GregWeld]

Nuthin' better than a great set of poverty caps!!

[FETorino]

And I want to get some steelies resized to 16X9 because I want these caps so bad I can't stand it.

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r194/CattkeKing/Torino/CobraCap_zps41cec118.jpg


I hope to have it off all the jack stands by Saturday afternoon and rolling, just not yet running.

Nuthin' better than a great set of poverty caps!!

I love the look of poverty caps. For a long time I considered doing the same thing but in 18". 18" gives you a better selection of tires with some height to fill up the rear.

A 285 fits out back with leaf springs and no tubs I did a 285 17 on teh rear of mine for the first time around. I think a 275 40 18 for the rear and a 255 35/40 18 for the front on 18x10s. That's 25"/26" tall front and 26.5" tall rear. They will fill the wheel wells up. I had a 245 on a 8.5" wheel up front with my shock tower suspension so I'm sure you can fit the 255 as long as the car isn't super slammed. I still have my custom arched leafs that Dever Spring made for me hanging around (about 2" lower ride height). If you get out this way I'd give them to you. :thumbsup:

:cheers:



http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/steelies_zps7f7bf8b1.jpg (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/superjinca/media/steelies_zps7f7bf8b1.jpg.html)

[jarhead]

Nuthin' better than a great set of poverty caps!!

Agreed , Greg

..................
Thanks for the wheel sizing tips Rob

The stance on this Torino is just right...

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r194/CattkeKing/Torino/IMG_2835JPG_Thumbnail1_zpsa0440ab9.jpg

[WSSix]

That white Torino looks good with those steel wheels on there.

Good job on the progress, both car and house.

[jarhead]

:military: to Skip and Jody for the screen name update today...

Semper Fi from an Old jarhead

[jarhead]

I have my Borgeson power steering box installed but it requires I shorten my steering column. In 68 Ford changed to a collapsible column which made it a little harder to shorten, and I had just repainted and re-installed it so I managed to beat it up modifying it.

It has 3 collapsible sections and I removed 1.5" from the outside piece to start with, and I also removed the auto shift lever from the inside tube. I made two Delrin bushings to help center the inside tube, and the steering shaft, although the steering shaft bushing is mainly for aesthetics, and to keep stuff out of the tube.

I have to mount it in the Torino and see if my measurements are correct, if not I have to remove more. Trial and error.

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r194/CattkeKing/Torino/6_zps370a5c7b.jpg

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r194/CattkeKing/Torino/5_zps8e89d243.jpg

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r194/CattkeKing/Torino/bushings1_zps27122f05.jpg

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r194/CattkeKing/Torino/bushings2_zps8530f4ba.jpg

[tones2SS]

That white Torino looks good with those steel wheels on there.
Good job on the progress, both car and house.

I agree Trey. That looks really good.
Nice stance.

[65 347]

Where did you find 17 inch steel wheels? I love the super stock look.

I love the look of poverty caps. For a long time I considered doing the same thing but in 18". 18" gives you a better selection of tires with some height to fill up the rear.

A 285 fits out back with leaf springs and no tubs I did a 285 17 on teh rear of mine for the first time around. I think a 275 40 18 for the rear and a 255 35/40 18 for the front on 18x10s. That's 25"/26" tall front and 26.5" tall rear. They will fill the wheel wells up. I had a 245 on a 8.5" wheel up front with my shock tower suspension so I'm sure you can fit the 255 as long as the car isn't super slammed. I still have my custom arched leafs that Dever Spring made for me hanging around (about 2" lower ride height). If you get out this way I'd give them to you. :thumbsup:

:cheers:



http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/steelies_zps7f7bf8b1.jpg (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/superjinca/media/steelies_zps7f7bf8b1.jpg.html)

[jarhead]

347---

The fastback isn't mine, those are Wheel Vintiques brand 17x9's.

Joe

[jarhead]

On the ground after many months of suspension mods, steering box mods, etc.

Sits much lower :thumbsup:

I also have it in my pole barn shop now which is a much nicer workspace.

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r194/CattkeKing/Torino/garage_zpsdbaea2c9.jpg

[jarhead]

Actually had some garage time with the wife yesterday. She helped me cut out a section of the radiator core support so I could re-mount my Griffin yet again. I didnt get any pictures as it was getting late.

My daughter helped me Saturday do a tape measure toe-in alignment on my GW suspension.

With any luck I may have this rolling in a few weeks.

[EdwardsSS]

That's a great looking car, Jarhead. The '68 Ford Torino GT was my first car, but blue in color.

[jarhead]

That's a great looking car, Jarhead. The '68 Ford Torino GT was my first car, but blue in color.

Thanks Ed

I have the next week off to work on it. Hope to get it running again.
Joe

[Damn True]

Agreed , Greg

..................
Thanks for the wheel sizing tips Rob

The stance on this Torino is just right...

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r194/CattkeKing/Torino/IMG_2835JPG_Thumbnail1_zpsa0440ab9.jpg

I know it isn't yours, but that thing makes my trousers tingle.

[jarhead]

I had some time off of work and was able to complete a few tasks on the GT.

I ran into a known issue with the Quicktime RM6065, and Lakewood, now Accell told me I would have to modify it myself (where is the "you can KMA smiley" when you need it). The starter will not bolt up to the blockplate and I was faced with pulling my TKO out.

I made a template using my C4 block plate and stuffed the starter hole full of plastic bags and taped it off. I had to grind out enough material to turn the starter to the "2:00 O-Clock position to get the bolts to thread in and the starter to sit flat in the block plate.

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r194/CattkeKing/Torino/photo_zps066a9dc7.jpg

With that fixed a normal Ford started would now fit. I also found out through all my "GOOGLING" that Ford made Mini PMGR starters for the 5.0 Mustangs , so I bought one.

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r194/CattkeKing/Torino/photo1_zps72fd48f4.jpg



Brake lines were on the agenda so I did some research and found a Disc/Drum Ranger master cylinder. I also had a Master Power Brakes combination valve, and it had a non-functional bracket so I had to fab up a new one. I spent a few days learning how to bend and flare brake lines, as I had never done that before either.

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r194/CattkeKing/Torino/bracket_zps6ab2d838.jpg



The lines were really close to the Wilwood master cylinder, so it was a challenge.

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r194/CattkeKing/Torino/master_zps7e21b880.jpg


My Daughter and I built a radiator shroud from fiberglass, I think we found this idea on the H.A.M.B., we had done one before but this is the second generation. I will post one picture and a link, as there are several pictures and we were still working on it today.

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r194/CattkeKing/Radiator%20Shroud/shroud_zpsa9913f40.jpg

Radiator Shroud (http://s144.photobucket.com/user/CattkeKing/library/Radiator%20Shroud?sort=3&page=1)

[jarhead]

:ups:

31 spline

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r194/CattkeKing/Torino/AXLE_zps460b7e44.jpg

[FETorino]

I had some time off of work and was able to complete a few tasks on the GT.


I made a template using my C4 block plate and stuffed the starter hole full of plastic bags and taped it off. I had to grind out enough material to turn the starter to the "2:00 O-Clock position to get the bolts to thread in and the starter to sit flat in the block plate.


The lines were really close to the Wilwood master cylinder, so it was a challenge.

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r194/CattkeKing/Torino/master_zps7e21b880.jpg


My Daughter and I built a radiator shroud from fiberglass, I think we found this idea on the H.A.M.B., we had done one before but this is the second generation. I will post one picture and a link, as there are several pictures and we were still working on it today.

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r194/CattkeKing/Radiator%20Shroud/shroud_zpsa9913f40.jpg

Radiator Shroud (http://s144.photobucket.com/user/CattkeKing/library/Radiator%20Shroud?sort=3&page=1)

Bolts right up = needs some modification to work. :lmao:

Nice work Joe making those parts actually work.

The brake lines look nice. I was telling a buddy of mine with little to no actual building skills that bending and flaring lines would be a great first project. He still hasn't done crap. Of course I've seen some nice fab work from you and your daughter so those lines turning out that nice on your first try is no surprise.:thumbsup:

It sure is nice to see a Torino getting close to hitting the road.

:ups:

31 spline

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r194/CattkeKing/Torino/AXLE_zps460b7e44.jpg

No bette feeling than shiny new parts arriving at the house.:cheers:

[jarhead]

Bolts right up = needs some modification to work. :lmao:

Nice work Joe making those parts actually work.

The brake lines look nice. I was telling a buddy of mine with little to no actual building skills that bending and flaring lines would be a great first project. He still hasn't done crap. Of course I've seen some nice fab work from you and your daughter so those lines turning out that nice on your first try is no surprise.:thumbsup:

It sure is nice to see a Torino getting close to hitting the road.

No bette feeling than shiny new parts arriving at the house.:cheers:

Thanks for the kind words Rob…


My helper is off to college to the "Great White North" in a few more weeks, I will miss her, and her help. She has come a long way from fixing "old Ford's" to "Classic Ford's. She can even frame a structure, and pour concrete.


http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r194/CattkeKing/Fairlane/IMG_7003.jpg

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r194/CattkeKing/Fairlane/IMG_9839.jpg

[Nonhog]

Love this thread! Really missing my 69 Torino.
Subscribed!

[rustomatic]

Hey Jarhead,

I don't mean to hijack your thread, but all the talk of steel wheels here gets me excited. I'm a steel wheel guy. I just got a new set of Wheel Vintiques Mopar steelies for my Falcon in 15x8--yeah, I'm also committed to 15-inch wheels for some reason. I know the Mopar wheels are somewhat wrong (but look so good!), but they do use the same bolt pattern, and you can't see my brake rotors/calipers behind them (cool!). I wish I had a picture, as they're made for dog-dish/poverty caps, but I'm just going to run them plain, like the caps fell off or something...

Continue the cool stuff with the Torino--you'll love the difference the new goodies make!

I love the look of poverty caps. For a long time I considered doing the same thing but in 18". 18" gives you a better selection of tires with some height to fill up the rear.

A 285 fits out back with leaf springs and no tubs I did a 285 17 on teh rear of mine for the first time around. I think a 275 40 18 for the rear and a 255 35/40 18 for the front on 18x10s. That's 25"/26" tall front and 26.5" tall rear. They will fill the wheel wells up. I had a 245 on a 8.5" wheel up front with my shock tower suspension so I'm sure you can fit the 255 as long as the car isn't super slammed. I still have my custom arched leafs that Dever Spring made for me hanging around (about 2" lower ride height). If you get out this way I'd give them to you. :thumbsup:

:cheers:



http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll306/superjinca/steelies_zps7f7bf8b1.jpg (http://s291.photobucket.com/user/superjinca/media/steelies_zps7f7bf8b1.jpg.html)

[jarhead]

Hey Jarhead,

I don't mean to hijack your thread, but all the talk of steel wheels here gets me excited. I'm a steel wheel guy. I just got a new set of Wheel Vintiques Mopar steelies for my Falcon in 15x8--yeah, I'm also committed to 15-inch wheels for some reason. I know the Mopar wheels are somewhat wrong (but look so good!), but they do use the same bolt pattern, and you can't see my brake rotors/calipers behind them (cool!). I wish I had a picture, as they're made for dog-dish/poverty caps, but I'm just going to run them plain, like the caps fell off or something...

Continue the cool stuff with the Torino--you'll love the difference the new goodies make!

Let me know how you like them. I just checked, you dont have a build thread for your Falcon?

I had a 64, and a 65 when I was younger...

Joe

[jarhead]

I have been ordering parts and prepping the underside to receive the QuickPerfomance 9". I bought a Eaton trutrac with 31 spines and new axles. I also bought a new gas tank, mine leaked and had more patches than Joseph's coat of many colors.

My neighbor TIG'd in the new Moser fill bung and the Currie drain bung, after i cleaned up the housing that appears to have been submerged in the Titanic.

I need to do a quick sand job on the inside of the trunk and spray it while I spray the underside of the car.

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r194/CattkeKing/Torino/Trunk_zps1610e7ac.jpg

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r194/CattkeKing/Torino/rust_zps22e9c713.jpg

I think Dr Frankenstein hacked the old perches off with a smoke stick and moved them over a tad, I cleaned up the mess. I will fix it when I 4-link it.

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r194/CattkeKing/Torino/perch_zpsf9cd43b1.jpg

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r194/CattkeKing/Torino/housing_zpsf4981eb3.jpg

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r194/CattkeKing/Torino/eaton_zpsf4f2c32d.jpg

[jarhead]

got the ugly old housing cleaned up and back in, easier to fill and drain now. Aslo found and original Cyclone scoop.

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r194/CattkeKing/Torino/20140719_153710_zpsaf2cf03a.jpg


http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r194/CattkeKing/Torino/20140719_131918_zps8bbc09f6.jpg

[jarhead]

Hey Rob…

http://vid144.photobucket.com/albums/r194/CattkeKing/torino_zpsb3b8151b.mp4

[FETorino]

Hey Rob…

http://vid144.photobucket.com/albums/r194/CattkeKing/torino_zpsb3b8151b.mp4

Joe

You're taunting me. I like it:thumbsup:

Now I'm waiting for the first test drive video. :D :popcorn2:

[LowNfast]

this is turning out awesome!

[chunger]

That scoop looks surprisingly familiar...

[Rick D]

Nice progress Joe!!

[torino420]

Great work Joe! How do you like that front suspension?

[GregWeld]

Joe,

As long as you get this altogether before ROB... I'm a happy guy! It's really satisfying to see stuff turn out well isn't it?!? The comparison pic of the rear end before and after is "WOW". Nice filler addition too!

[jarhead]

Thanks guys :)

Rob, I took my wife for a ride in it yesterday and as soon as we got back I remembered the video that I forgot. It was getting dark and I still dont have the headlights installed.

Jason it rides real nice, sits real low, one of those big a$$ tires on the right front rubs when I turn too sharp.

Here is the mod I finished yesterday in preperation for the scoop, and I got rid of the cheap chrome valve covers.

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r194/CattkeKing/Torino/RDcai_zps49b9b837.jpg

[jarhead]

Deciding on a location for the Cyclone scoop, and prepping it. It was boogered up and needed glass in the corners, and holes filled.

Had to cut a hole in the hood a few inches smaller than the seal.

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r194/CattkeKing/Torino/scoopcar_zps67c64aad.jpeg

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r194/CattkeKing/Torino/scoop_zps964ea094.jpeg

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r194/CattkeKing/Torino/RDcaiHood_zps9b1bed26.jpg

[jarhead]

I made a tunnel cover out of fiberglass for the TKO since I am not so good on the "english wheel" :lmao:

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r194/CattkeKing/Torino/20141029_090307_zpsa027b701.jpg

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r194/CattkeKing/Torino/Glass2_zpsb8b66514.jpg

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r194/CattkeKing/Torino/Glass1_zps2e4a44d9.jpg

Has some more cleanup work and it will be ready to go

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r194/CattkeKing/Torino/20141031_160638_zpsc9a38442.jpg

Started working on the Ram Air inlet modifications to the inside of the hood. I had to cut out some bracing, form a ring from 18 gauge, weld it back in to strengthen the bracing, etc.

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r194/CattkeKing/Torino/Hoodunder2_zps3ea6985c.jpg

Working on the outside of the hood now,it was dented up, and fixing the glass on the Cyclone scoop.

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r194/CattkeKing/Torino/Hood_zpse88ba75a.jpg

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r194/CattkeKing/Torino/hoodscoopwork_zpse20fe749.jpg

An took it out for a test drive, don't have enough miles on the TKO to do an all out "smoke the tires" burn out, but was able to do a rolling burnout, and chirp second!

http://vid144.photobucket.com/albums/r194/CattkeKing/Torino/burnout_zpsrpwxt3xz.mp4

[jarhead]

Wheels and Tires....:idea:

Got a MINT set of these from Dave (nopants68) for Kasey's 63 and she snubbed her nose at them. I was like they would be cool on your car, she said no thanks, so I am putting them on mine.

Need some steelies, but can only find these...

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/wvi-62-7912518/overview/

From previous conversation FE Torino said

"In the rear your tire is the same height as my 345 30 19 so it will tuck in and fill your wheel well really nice. FYI without tubs and with about 5.75" to 6" of BS you can fit a 285 tire on the rear of your car with the leaf springs.

Up front the shape of the fender lip makes it difficult to slam the car and get a good turning radius with a wide tire. Typically most tires on the front of the cars you see on here are 25.5" to 26" tall.
With your GW stuff I bet you can drop the front about 2" and still get decent turn radius with a 27" tall tire at 235mm wide, if the BS on the wheels is right. The taller tire will actually tuck up farther in the fender and give a more lowered look.

AND


A 285 fits out back with leaf springs and no tubs I did a 285 17 on teh rear of mine for the first time around. I think a 275 40 18 for the rear and a 255 35/40 18 for the front on 18x10s. That's 25"/26" tall front and 26.5" tall rear. They will fill the wheel wells up. I had a 245 on a 8.5" wheel up front with my shock tower suspension so I'm sure you can fit the 255 as long as the car isn't super slammed.


Currently have 235-60-16


http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r194/CattkeKing/Torino/IMG_0240_zps50009804.jpg

Going for this look

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r194/CattkeKing/Torino/2552resize_zps292b435d.jpg


This 68 pictured has 17 x 9's all around. 245/45's up front and 275/40's in the back

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r194/CattkeKing/Torino/IMG_2835JPG_Thumbnail1_zpsa0440ab9.jpg

With that said will a 285 fit on a 9" wheel?

I currently have 5" backspace on my Cragar's, and what do I make of this offset calc?

Backspacing (in):5.125 in.
Offset:+3.00mm


Thanks, Joe

[GregWeld]

That's going to look good Joe!!

[jarhead]

That's going to look good Joe!!

Thanks Greg, I am excited. Will see if I can find 18" steelies first.

Probably be a while,I am also trying to work a deal on a 408 W short block.

I just picked up some World Sr. ported heads with 2.02 valves.

Working on a home remodel, Kasey's car, and my Daughter Rachael is getting married at our house in August, lol.

reminds me of the movie "No time for Sargeant's" and my wife is the DI :military: :twak:

[67TXStang]

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r194/CattkeKing/Torino/RDcaiHood_zps9b1bed26.jpg

I really like the way your hood and scoop is turning out. I was just thinking of coming up with something similar for my '67 Mustang. Is the part you have installed around the air filter with the seal a stock part?

[jarhead]

I really like the way your hood and scoop is turning out. I was just thinking of coming up with something similar for my '67 Mustang. Is the part you have installed around the air filter with the seal a stock part?

Thanks, it keeps evolving:lol:


I bought the aftermarket ram-air from James on the Torino Cobra forum. I bought the lid from Semo Mustang, and a WIX filter. James allows you to delete things you don't need.

He has his own website with different versions. It's a blow molded injection part . I sanded, primed, wet sanded, painted, repeat, rinse, on mine :lol:

http://fastlaneinnovations.com/

Joe

[Ron Savage]

Just found this build thread Joe. That hood pan is cool as hell! Make me one for my car will ya?! Cars lookin good man, Ron

[jarhead]

Thanks Ron, you need to start a build thread on your car, even though it's virtually done. Unless you are planning even more changes?

I think the guys on here would love it.

Joe

[jarhead]

Well last week I plunked down a large down payment to get my motor built.

After weeks of surfing, asking questions, etc I decided on a Fordstrokers.COM

427 Dart SHP block

4.125 bore X 4.0 stroke

Specs are here

http://www.fordstrokers.com/dart-based-windsor-liberator-shortblocks-/

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r194/CattkeKing/Torino/427%20Dart_zps9zzus3oi.jpg

Going to run a Horsepower Innovation e85 Holley, about 12:1 compression. e85 is plentiful here.

A Super Victor if it will fit under my hood.

Jim Wood is known for doing only 302/351W based motors so I am excited.

Shooting for 500+ HP ~ 500 Torque

More to come :flashie:

Joe

[NOPANTS68]

Yeah baby! Another Windsor on corn. There just isn't anything that gets my blood pumpkin my like compression. Good call. You gonna run a carb?

[jarhead]

Yeah baby! Another Windsor on corn. There just isn't anything that gets my blood pumpkin my like compression. Good call. You gonna run a carb?

Dave,
yes a 950 Holley with annular boosters from Horsepower Innovations.

http://www.horsepowerinnovations.com/concrete/index.php?cID=90

Hows your project coming along, I haven't received any notices.

Joe

[torino420]

That's going to be badass Joe!

[Panteracer]

I love the Windsors
have a dart 411 ci in the car for over 10 years now

Bob

[jarhead]

That's going to be badass Joe!

I love the Windsors
have a dart 411 ci in the car for over 10 years now

Bob

Thanks guys, I am like a kid in a candy store:-)

I have never gone this far on a build,always get sidetracked and the project is gone.

This one is a keeper :walkingdog:

[jarhead]

That's going to be badass Joe!

Jason,
Do you think a super victor will fit?
Joe

[torino420]

I know the Victor fits but it's tight, how much taller is the super ?

My air cleaner is a dropped based, 2-1/4" or 2-1/2" I forget exactly.

[jarhead]

I know the Victor fits but it's tight, how much taller is the super ?

My air cleaner is a dropped based, 2-1/4" or 2-1/2" I forget exactly.

1/2 inch taller...

Will have to measure my Ram Air system, don't recall the drop.

Thanks, Joe

OH, also reading online the intake manifold may need milled to fit the heads/valley? I have sent a query to Jim about that.

[NOPANTS68]

Dave,
yes a 950 Holley with annular boosters from Horsepower Innovations.

http://www.horsepowerinnovations.com/concrete/index.php?cID=90

Hows your project coming along, I haven't received any notices.

Joe

Yep he's the man. He did my 950 on my 421 and it was within 2 tenths of where I wanted it with regards to AFR literally out of the box. I'm a believer of his methodology over Mark Sullens 8 days a week. You've made the right choice.

[WSSix]

Nice power goals, Joe. I'm shooting for the same. From experience I can tell you it'll be lots of fun to drive without being too much of a handful.

[jarhead]

Yep he's the man. He did my 950 on my 421 and it was within 2 tenths of where I wanted it with regards to AFR literally out of the box. I'm a believer of his methodology over Mark Sullens 8 days a week. You've made the right choice.

Glad to hear that!

Nice power goals, Joe. I'm shooting for the same. From experience I can tell you it'll be lots of fun to drive without being too much of a handful.

Thanks Trey, it should be fun!

[jarhead]

Hood, scoop, and cowl almost ready for the satin black...

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r194/CattkeKing/Torino/IMG_1087_zpspwlfcvvr.jpg

[jarhead]

^^^

Well since last time I reported I have been block sanding that hood, filling spots I thought were fixed, priming, and block sanding some more.

Almost there is a relative term :bigun2:

Joe

[jarhead]

Sprayed a few parts today, first time with paint other than primer.

My urethane satin black came out glossy :headscratch: , and I had some orange peel.

More painting tomorrow, more practice, and most likely wet sanding :hairpullout:

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r194/CattkeKing/Torino/IMG_1236_zpsctstpxa4.jpg

[jarhead]

Been busy :headscratch:

My daughter Kasey is helping me

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r194/CattkeKing/Torino/Rust/AA%20-%201%203_zpspdcqdm2t.jpg

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r194/CattkeKing/Torino/Rust/A1%20-%201_zpsocb4gimb.jpg

Pop riveted quarter was lurking underneath, it did have "some" brazing too :ohsnap:

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r194/CattkeKing/Torino/Rust/1%20-%201%2011_zpsw35shdyj.jpg

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r194/CattkeKing/Torino/Rust/1%20-%201%2010_zpsndc5a9g1.jpg

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r194/CattkeKing/Torino/Rust/1%20-%201%205_zpsls5twt1u.jpg

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r194/CattkeKing/Torino/Rust/1%20-%201%208_zps9hrlxmfn.jpg


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[jarhead]

GT is mostly stripped now. Pulled the 351 to prep for the 427. Decided to smooth the "Holey firewall" and build a new trans tunnel while I am at it .

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r194/CattkeKing/Torino/1A%20-%201%202_zpsshos9w1t.jpg

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r194/CattkeKing/Torino/1A%20-%201%201_zpse0ydv2ga.jpg

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r194/CattkeKing/Torino/1A%20-%201_zpsjqfdd603.jpg

[jarhead]

almost completely stripped now, ready for metal work. Anyone still watching ?

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r194/CattkeKing/Torino/photo-2_zps5yc9ernj.jpg

[Tincup]

Yup, still watching, coming along nicely....

[RodZZilla]

nice!

[torino420]

Of course I'm still watching, always! Great work as usual Joe.

[jarhead]

Yup, still watching, coming along nicely....

Thanks!

nice!

Thanks!

Of course I'm still watching, always! Great work as usual Joe.

I knew you would be, lol.

[syborg tt]

:y0!: I am still watching also and Happy to see your still working on her. :y0!:

[jarhead]

Thanks Marty :hello:

[Nonhog]

Love this car. 427 sounds so right!

[jarhead]

Love this car. 427 sounds so right!

Thanks!

[WSSix]

hell yes, Joe! Glad to see the progress.

[pro66tour]

Of course I'm still watching, always! Great work as usual Joe.

Yes sir! Getting through the toughest stage IMHO of any build. Keep at er Joe...

[Leroy Rochester]

I had a '68 GT back in '93 or so and I've always been fond of the Torinos, so I'm checking in regularly too!

[jarhead]

thanks for the encouragement guy's!

[jarhead]

Just got the first picture from Woody @ FordStrokers.com

427 SHP Dart block
forged crank, rods, pistons
12.5:1 compression
hydraulic roller cam
Twisted Wedge 205 11R Comp heads
Victor Jr.
e85 fuel
H.P. innovations 950 CFM Holley
MSD 85805 billet distributor
MSD 6530 digital/programable

GROSS VALVE LIFT .576 .576
DURATION @ .006
TAPPET LIFT 275 286
VALVE TIMING OPEN CLOSE
@ .050 INT 6 38
EXH 51 3
106.0 CENTERLINE
DURATION @ .050 int- 225.00 exh- 234.00
LOBE SEPARATION 110.0
ROCKER ARM RATIO 1.60

I asked Woody for a minimum of 500~HP/500~TRQ, Comp Cams calculator shows allot more but won't know until dyno.

It's probably going to set for a few months once I get it, I am remodeling two bathrooms first:popcorn2:

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r194/CattkeKing/Torino/a%20-%201_zpsesglm5og.jpg

[waynieZ]

Nice Joe, Sweet Motor!

[jarhead]

Thanks Wayne, it ships tomorrow, hoping for another picture today!

[jarhead]

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r194/CattkeKing/Torino/12495156_10153268615390079_364089911941948264_n_zp su5viellt.jpg

[Flash68]

Killer parts list!

Those are pretty small heads for those cubes.

[jarhead]

Killer parts list!

Those are pretty small heads for those cubes.

Thanks Flash,

I am hoping they are adequate for my build. I am still just doing a PT car so no real drag racing.

Here are the specs for a 351 Bore.

FLOW DATA 4.030" BORE
Lift Intake Exhaust
0.100 71 60
0.200 140 111
0.300 208 150
0.400 261 185
0.500 298 212
0.600 321 227

[Flash68]

Should be a great street motor with tire shredding torque all day long. :)

[syborg tt]

This is such a great project and the motor looks fantastic.


Marty-MJ
www.garagescene.net

[waynieZ]

Wow that is sweet!

[jarhead]

Thanks guys I've learned allot on this build. My daughter doesn't get to help as much since she is in college 60 miles away. I miss those days with her.

[WSSix]

So pretty! Will you be painting it Ford blue, Joe?

[Terryd]

Cool ride Joe! Nice to be different. When I was a kid back in the seventies my aunt had a red '68 FB with a white interior. She was a hotshoe in her day. Killed my uncle since he was a die hard Mopar guy. LOL ! That Torino left quite an impression on me.

[pro66tour]

Progress is awesome Joe! I have a soft spot for Torinos and Galaxies.
Loving this build...

[jarhead]

So pretty! Will you be painting it Ford blue, Joe?

Trey
It's already gunmetal grey, going with a theme
Joe

[jarhead]

Cool ride Joe! Nice to be different. When I was a kid back in the seventies my aunt had a red '68 FB with a white interior. She was a hotshoe in her day. Killed my uncle since he was a die hard Mopar guy. LOL ! That Torino left quite an impression on me.

:thankyou:

[jarhead]

Progress is awesome Joe! I have a soft spot for Torinos and Galaxies.
Loving this build...

:thankyou:

[Panteracer]

Joe,
I bet you get a lot more the 500hp out of that
engine mostly due to the compression... should be fun
Nice build

Bob

[jarhead]

Thanks Bob, I am excited :D

[jarhead]

It has been a while since I updated this...

I had 9 days straight to work on the sheetmetal and had to go back to work Tuesday.

I don't have allot to show as I had not expected how long it would take to cut 1 million spot welds :bang:

I started by cutting out the driver side floor pan, and toe kick.

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r194/CattkeKing/Torino/Rust/IMG_1222_zpsagx5lstm.jpg

I did some rust prevention using POR15 on the "so called" frame rail.

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r194/CattkeKing/Torino/Rust/IMG_1503_zpshoga7xrx.jpg

My transmission mounts were only spot welded on, I guess that how they did it in 1968. I ran some beads in several places so I didn't have to worry about ripping them off when I dump the clutch :lol: .

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r194/CattkeKing/Torino/Rust/IMG_1496_zpszc5ev73s.jpg

I set the floor pan and toe kick in place and did some more marking. I have not tacked them in yet because I need to make a pattern to use for tunnel replacement.

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r194/CattkeKing/Torino/Rust/IMG_1310_zps9rrgw2mj.jpg

[jarhead]

I was tired of messing with the floor so I moved on to removing the inner fender well to tub it.

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r194/CattkeKing/Torino/Rust/IMG_1549_zps8z7ymtl8.jpg

I had to drill out all the spot welds on the inner support and remove it for later modification.

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r194/CattkeKing/Torino/Rust/IMG_1538_zpsmo8zsh55.jpg

Back to cutting

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r194/CattkeKing/Torino/Rust/IMG_1550_zpsqrmtbeax.jpg

I was a happy old Jarhead when this came out in one piece as I am trying to modify it. They don't make tubs for Torino's, just Stangs,and Camaro's lol.

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r194/CattkeKing/Torino/Rust/IMG_1552_zpslutxuvhi.jpg

On to clean up the so called frame rail, and check for rust.

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r194/CattkeKing/Torino/Rust/IMG_1554_zpsovred1ek.jpg

A trunk shot...

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r194/CattkeKing/Torino/Rust/IMG_1590_zpsxgayiuet.jpg

While I was inside the fender well, I removed metal that covered the rocker, and a piece of the inner fender that was toast. I found allot of dirt and junk in the rocker.

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r194/CattkeKing/Torino/Rust/IMG_1622_zps14fzjfv6.jpg

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r194/CattkeKing/Torino/Rust/IMG_1612_zpsqycz3ntl.jpg

The inner fender piece will be a real pleasure to make:bang:

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r194/CattkeKing/Torino/Rust/IMG_1610_zpstub3te8c.jpg

I purchased 69 Torino fender extensions (on the left). i didn't care for the 68's (on the right).

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r194/CattkeKing/Torino/Rust/IMG_1049_zpspjcmq6mn.jpg

I now have to spin the dainty barge 180 in my small shop so I can get to my welder. Hopefully some more progress will happen soon

:animated_bye_bye_em

Joe

[waynieZ]

Nice job Joe, keep picking away at it!

[torino420]

You're making good progress Joe, keep at it!

I forget, are you re wiring the car? If so, what kit? I've been looking in to the Ron Francis kits.

Jason

[jarhead]

Nice job Joe, keep picking away at it!

Thanks Wayne!

You're making good progress Joe, keep at it!

I forget, are you re wiring the car? If so, what kit? I've been looking in to the Ron Francis kits.

Jason

Thanks Jason,

Yes I took all the wiring out and will get a Ron Francis. I called them and they will give you a better selection than their vendors get (so to speak), you can specify different things for a harness that say you would order from Summit using the same part number.

I may get this one or the next higher priced one, depends on the needs of the system when I get there :-)

https://www.ronfrancis.com/prodinfo.asp?number=XP%2D67

[WSSix]

Nice work, Joe!

[jarhead]

Nice work, Joe!

Thanks Trey!

[Ron Savage]

Lookin good Joe!

[jarhead]

Lookin good Joe!

Thanks Ron! Wish I was closer...

[jarhead]

I've been working on a 68 to 69 tail light conversion on my 68 GT.

I never did care for the extra large tail lights on the 68.

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r194/CattkeKing/Torino/Rust/IMG_1049_zpspjcmq6mn.jpg


Made a prototype sheetmetal piece to get close as possible for the 69 mounting.

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r194/CattkeKing/Torino/Rust/1A%20-%201%202_zpsbqfmhmtq.jpg

Found the best location for it and held it temporarily with sheet-metal screws.

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r194/CattkeKing/Torino/Rust/1A%20-%201%201_zps8rowmfdm.jpg

Mounted the 69 fender extension to check for fit.

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r194/CattkeKing/Torino/Rust/1A%20-%201_zpsq0idmpkf.jpg

Lens fits pretty good. I will fill in all the holes with muggy weld to delete the chrome trim.

I will modify this one and then make two final mounts.


http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r194/CattkeKing/Torino/Rust/1A%20-%201%203_zpslwevqhkw.jpg

[pro66tour]

A lot of love in that fab work Joe...
Looks great!

[jarhead]

A lot of love in that fab work Joe...
Looks great!

Thanks, I have enjoyed this part

[jarhead]

The 69 tail light assemblies are installed. I still am not happy with the final results, back to the 18 gauge stash for another pattern.

I bit the bullet and bought a lower front drivers side quarter panel, and a trunk drop down. The amount of time it took to make the light mounts was more time than I had to spare, but I like fabrication.

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r194/CattkeKing/Torino/Rust/Z1%20-%201_zpsybq8pbsh.jpg

I like the 69 lights much better than the 68 originals...

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r194/CattkeKing/Torino/trimGT-1.jpg

[pro66tour]

Looks tight Joe, and I agree - the '69 tail lights are much better looking…

[jarhead]

Looks tight Joe, and I agree - the '69 tail lights are much better looking…

Thanks,
I just noticed you're from Canada. I hope all is well, that fire at Fort McMurray is a horrible thing.

Joe

[pro66tour]

Thanks,
I just noticed you're from Canada. I hope all is well, that fire at Fort McMurray is a horrible thing.

Joe

Yes Joe. What's happening there is common unfortunately. Country is rallying around relief efforts. Thanks for your thoughts brother...

[jarhead]

I finally got around to pulling the 427 Dart out of hibernation just to see what it looked like. I then put some gaskets and valve covers back on it and put it on an engine stand, and wrapped it back up.

I have cut the last of the rust out of the Torino and am ready to start welding in patches.

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r194/CattkeKing/Torino/PARTS%20-%201%202_zpsmifnjkh1.jpg

[WSSix]

That's pretty!

[FETorino]

Joe

The lights look great. I'm glad to see you carrying the Torino torch while I've been out.:thumbsup:

[jarhead]

Joe

The lights look great. I'm glad to see you carrying the Torino torch while I've been out.:thumbsup:

Thanks Rob, somehow I missed your reply, hope all is well and you're not working too much.

Joe

[jarhead]

Progress has been slow as hell. Been having some health issues ...

My wife has been seeing me struggle and asked what I needed to help with the car since Kasey is off to College. I told her I could use a rotisserie and possibly a bead roller a few months ago. That came a week ago so I took 3 days off and to took me all three days at my pace to get it put together and make unibody mounts. I did cut a little more floor out and brace the door jambs.

I will use the bead roller to do the firewall and some other stuff so it is a little different. I also have Kasey's 63 to do.

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r194/CattkeKing/Torino/Rust/IMG_4328_zps38l4mheh.jpg

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r194/CattkeKing/Torino/Rust/IMG_4311_zpse31qtafb.jpg

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r194/CattkeKing/Torino/Rust/IMG_4310_zpssunz7ldh.jpg

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r194/CattkeKing/Torino/Rust/IMG_4288_zpspbystv37.jpg

[Sonar Chief]

Joe, nice progress. Hey I sent you a PM.

Michael

[tubbed69]

Looking good Joe,progress is always good:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[waynieZ]

Nice ! Those should help out a lot. Hope your feeling better soon.

[pro66tour]

Hey Joe, hang in there brother…hope your good health gets back on track and you could be more of yourself again. Any progress is great progress:thumbsup:

[WSSix]

progress is progress, Joe. Glad to see you moving forward. I hope your health improves soon.

[Nonhog]

Nice bead roller. Always look forward to updates on this build.
Re: migraines my wife had dealt with them for decades and not until she saw a naturopath and found out through blood work that she has some foods that trigger her migraines. I used to joke about her seeing witch doctors until the migraines stopped. Something to think about. :BlahBlah:
Back to the Torino thread. :cool:

[jarhead]

Thanks for the sentiments guys, I just take each day as it comes, some are better than others.

I was able to get a few more hours in, almost all the rust is cut out now.

Putting in subframe connectors to hold it all together :lmao:

Fixing cowl, firewall and floor pans :bang:

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r194/CattkeKing/Torino/Rust/IMG_4437_zpsowyvwsdy.jpg

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r194/CattkeKing/Torino/Rust/IMG_4451_zps6ntbkxfw.jpg

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r194/CattkeKing/Torino/Rust/IMG_4462_zpshkd0ewye.jpg

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r194/CattkeKing/Torino/Rust/IMG_4476_zpsu9m6nd4d.jpg

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r194/CattkeKing/Torino/Rust/IMG_4472_zpsbp6vb3xv.jpg

[jarhead]

Apparently I just gawk at other folks projects and never post any progress on mine. Maybe because I am always building pergola's our yard work?

I haven't got much done in a year, mainly because sheet metal work is frightening :superhack:

Jody really needs a MIG welder Smilie :mock:

So I had to go to the salvage yard because my trunk weatherstripping channel was rotted out. I found a 69 Fairlane which was helpful because it also had the tail light sheetmetal in it that I wasted a week on making and didn't get quite right.

I started with the passenger side that drops down along the trunk, tedious and stressful.

[jarhead]

Then feeling confident I moved along to the driver side, but I found rust in the "so called frame rail".:smiley_smack:

[jarhead]

I had to clear ou the rust in the rail. make a pattern and then a patch out of the salvage yard metal and by then I was concerned about welding that corner up without the trunk lid on...

So I did what any amateur fabricator would do :badidea: I moved on the the wheel tubs and left this for another day until I grew a bigger pair.

[jarhead]

Since I had already cut the inside wheel well out on the driver side I started working on it. It was 40* in the shop so I got it tacked in place and had to quit. There was some pattern making I forgot to take pictures of during the deep freeze but I did get some pictures.

I did some measuring and I am confident I can get a 305/35-18 in here, Maybe a 19 if I find the right wheel that I like. I am kind of set on a "steelie" look..

Hopefully I can get back out the soon and do some more welding.

Joe

[WSSix]

Good work, Joe! Keep it up.

[waynieZ]

It looks good Joe, It's tough to be fighting the winter weather.

[GregWeld]

When you put a tack --- while it's still "hot" in that area -- just tap the metal down on either side of it (1/2" in either direction). Tack that newly closed up area and repeat....

I use a hammer like this.... doesn't take hardly any tapping because the metal moves nicely when it's heated from the tack...

Use the "pointy end" across (perpendicular to) the gap



http://lateral-g.net/forums/attachment.php4?attachmentid=64579&stc=1&d=1518322723

[tubbed69]

Looking good Joe,rust work does suck.You are making progress which is always good:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[jarhead]

Good work, Joe! Keep it up.

Thanks Trey, hoping to hit it again tomorrow.

It looks good Joe, It's tough to be fighting the winter weather.

Thanks Wayne, finally got a break may be 50* here tomorrow!

When you put a tack --- while it's still "hot" in that area -- just tap the metal down on either side of it (1/2" in either direction). Tack that newly closed up area and repeat....

I use a hammer like this.... doesn't take hardly any tapping because the metal moves nicely when it's heated from the tack...

Use the "pointy end" across (perpendicular to) the gap


http://lateral-g.net/forums/attachment.php4?attachmentid=64579&stc=1&d=1518322723

I may have to get my wife to try that Greg, LOL Unfortunately I cant reach that side :D

Or are you saying that I don't need to back it up with a dolly?

Looking good Joe,rust work does suck.You are making progress which is always good:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Thanks! Ya rust works has been my Kryptonite on this 68, But I aint giving up!

[jarhead]

When you put a tack --- while it's still "hot" in that area -- just tap the metal down on either side of it (1/2" in either direction). Tack that newly closed up area and repeat....

I use a hammer like this.... doesn't take hardly any tapping because the metal moves nicely when it's heated from the tack...

Use the "pointy end" across (perpendicular to) the gap



http://lateral-g.net/forums/attachment.php4?attachmentid=64579&stc=1&d=1518322723

DUH, I get it now, ""just tap the metal down on either side of it""

We did 6 miles of walking/running today so I am kind of woozy :headspin:

[GregWeld]

DUH, I get it now, ""just tap the metal down on either side of it""

We did 6 miles of walking/running today so I am kind of woozy :headspin:



Crap! Just when I was coming in to explain it.... LOL


Yeah -- no dolly work -- just tap tap tap and that gap will close right up -- and make for a tight fit up. You'll see what I'm talking about in 3 seconds.

[jarhead]

Crap! Just when I was coming in to explain it.... LOL


Yeah -- no dolly work -- just tap tap tap and that gap will close right up -- and make for a tight fit up. You'll see what I'm talking about in 3 seconds.

Thanks Greg, usually I am not this slow. My wife and I have "FitBit's" now and it's a competition everyday, I'm exhausted.

Joe

[jarhead]

a BIG Thanks to Jay at http://www.speedtechperformance.com
He's been real patient with me, answering all my questions, and now I finally have my rear suspension selected.

They're going to help me modify a 1st gen Camaro torque arm :Tomcat:

Man i am stoked!

[FETorino]

a BIG Thanks to Jay at http://www.speedtechperformance.com
He's been real patient with me, answering all my questions, and now I finally have my rear suspension selected.

They're going to help me modify a 1st gen Camaro torque arm :Tomcat:

Man i am stoked!

A torque arm is a solid choice for a set it and forget it usable rear setup. It’s nice to see to you continuing to move forward on the Torino. You’ve done some nice work on her.

[57hemicuda]

Looks good Joe, can't be scared, its only sheet metal. If you screw it up, cut it off and fix it, we've all done it:superhack:. important part is that you keep progressing.

[Scratch]

Since I had already cut the inside wheel well out on the driver side I started working on it. It was 40* in the shop so I got it tacked in place and had to quit. There was some pattern making I forgot to take pictures of during the deep freeze but I did get some pictures.

I did some measuring and I am confident I can get a 305/35-18 in here, Maybe a 19 if I find the right wheel that I like. I am kind of set on a "steelie" look..

Hopefully I can get back out the soon and do some more welding.

Joe

Keep that welder humming and the shop will warm up! Same as already
been said, don't worry about cutting something up. Best part of metal work is we can cut stuff up and put it back together as many time as it takes, carpenters run out of wood!
Very cool that you found a 69 in the salvage yard. That would never happen here.

[jarhead]

A torque arm is a solid choice for a set it and forget it usable rear setup. It’s nice to see to you continuing to move forward on the Torino. You’ve done some nice work on her.


Thanks Rob, as you know it's been quite a journey. My daughter helped me for a few years in high school and now she's almost out of college. I keep plugging away.

Looks good Joe, can't be scared, its only sheet metal. If you screw it up, cut it off and fix it, we've all done it:superhack:. important part is that you keep progressing.

Thanks Ron, watching you work on yours is an inspiration, and yes i've thrown some metal away and started over a few times. It is therapy for me, plus i need to get allot better before i hang those quarters...

Keep that welder humming and the shop will warm up! Same as already
been said, don't worry about cutting something up. Best part of metal work is we can cut stuff up and put it back together as many time as it takes, carpenters run out of wood!
Very cool that you found a 69 in the salvage yard. That would never happen here.

Thanks Scratch, yep i've even built a house and a barn so i know about throwing a few boards away :lol: And i am lucky the salvage yards out here have some decent cars left.

[jarhead]

trying to dial in the wheel size and offset so i can order the 9" housing...:ups:

A 18x12 will fit the back, but i may need to go with the 11".

Now i have to narrow it down to what wheel i want, i am all over the place. If i go with a "steely" and poverty cap i will have to have them widened.

18x9 isn't quite going to make it on front. it's pretty close but i'd have to do the "57HemiCuda mod" to the fenders,and I don't have Ron's skills :D:D:D

[GregWeld]

I like the poverty cap / steelie look.....


And here's something everyone should remember around here.... nobody was born with the skills... they're acquired... and come faster with the more scrap that lays on the ground. The beauty of metal.... you can cut it and bend it and pound it and shorten it and length it... wad it up and toss it and start over.... Then you'll stand back and slap yourself on your sorry worn out old shoulder - and think "hmmmmmm never woulda thought I could build something like that!".

Doesn't have to be Brycen "mymetalduckiscoolerthanyours" metal work either.... because that's why they make Bondo!

[Panteracer]

Joe,
Wheel sizing and type are the hardest part of the
project if you ask me... I have had 5 different sets of wheels
on my car over the past 29 years... yes always moving up
and getting bigger.. finally cut the front wheel wells and might
do another mod on the backs.. I am no body man but it seems
to work ok

Good luck and love the car... remember it is what you like

Bob

[jarhead]

thanks for the encouragement Greg and Bob !

[jarhead]

Building a firewall...

[jarhead]

off this week repairing a rusty Cowl...

[Gmachine1911]

Looking good, Joe! Keep up the good work...I'm jealous of your bead roller!:thumbsup:

[jarhead]

^^^
Thanks, love the bead rolling, and all the other stuff too.


Really enjoying following your project, looks like you are almost done!

[Gmachine1911]

^^^
Thanks, love the bead rolling, and all the other stuff too.


Really enjoying following your project, looks like you are almost done!

Thanks, it's getting close...it doesn't always move as fast as I'd like but it's all good!

[SSLance]

Go get 'em!!!

[65 347]

Looks awesome, where did you find an 18'' steel? I've been looking for 17'' steels for my mustang.

Mike

[jarhead]

Looks awesome, where did you find an 18'' steel? I've been looking for 17'' steels for my mustang.



Mike



Mike,
They are wheel vinTique from summit racing
Joe


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[jarhead]

the rusty cowl is out and repairs have begun.

I need to repair the area where the cowl mounts before it can go back in...

[jarhead]

Feeling Thankful
:ups:

[pro66tour]

Looking great Joe!! Been a while for me. Still not on the road, but hopefully this summer. You keep at it my friend:cheers:

[jarhead]

Looking great Joe!! Been a while for me. Still not on the road, but hopefully this summer. You keep at it my friend:cheers:

Thanks Joe,
i am picking away at it. Need to practice some TIG and finish some sheetmetal.

[jarhead]

After going back and forth for several years I decided on forged wheels.

Spoke to Larry at BOZE and he hooked me up with some wheels. Called back and talked to Zak a day later and put a deposit on them. Very nice folks to deal with.

Test fit a 295/30-18 in the wheel well, will most likely go with a 295/40

[WSSix]

Those are going to look great on the car, Joe. Keep up the good work!

[GregWeld]

Oh those are great! Nice choice Joe!

[jarhead]

Those are going to look great on the car, Joe. Keep up the good work!

Thanks Trey!

Oh those are great! Nice choice Joe!

Thanks Greg!

53 days, 23 hours, and 30 minutes until retirement :headspin:

[jarhead]

Forming a new transmission tunnel for the 5 speed...

[jarhead]

Dialing in the mounting locations for the SpeedTechPerformance torque arm :G-Dub:

[torino420]

Lookin' good Joe!

[fleetus macmullitz]

Congrats on your progress Joe. :thumbsup:

[jarhead]

Lookin' good Joe!

Thanks Jason!

Congrats on your progress Joe. :thumbsup:

Thanks Skip!

[67XR7]

looks great!!

[waynieZ]

Agree looking good!

[jarhead]

looks great!!

Agree looking good!

Thanks Guys I appreciate it!

[rixtrix1]

Wow, having the car on a rotisserie sure looks like a good way to set up a suspension and weld all the brackets from a right side up position. Do you have to notch the rear frame rails for a pocket to accept the front of the lower arms?

[Gmachine1911]

Coming along great, Joe! Cleco pins are one of the best things ever invented!

[jarhead]

Wow, having the car on a rotisserie sure looks like a good way to set up a suspension and weld all the brackets from a right side up position. Do you have to notch the rear frame rails for a pocket to accept the front of the lower arms?

Yes I am measuring to see if I can put pockets in the original frame rails and reinforce the outside of them. I have been looking at how SpeedTech manufactures their extreme chassis, that looks like a great option on making the pockets. I want them to be inside the frame rails rather than on top with sandwich brackets if that makes sense.

Coming along great, Joe! Cleco pins are one of the best things ever invented!

Thanks Shane!

[TAC]

Wow. you have been hard at it Joe. Good to see all the progress.

[jarhead]

More work the last two days.
Had to remove the temporary supports I had holding the housing. I didn't have enough steel on hand so I used a couple of old lawn tractor blades :drowninga:

I ordered some spring perches so I could drop it down a little farther to mock-up trailing arm clearance.

A couple more days to work on it then I am off to Austin to see my daughter/ We are taking a sheet metal class at Hammerfab next week.

[214Chevy]

Joe, did you ever get the wheels in? Let's see pics if so....

[jarhead]

Joe, did you ever get the wheels in? Let's see pics if so....

Not yet, have to finish paying for them Dec 2nd.

Larry and Zak are awesome to deal with. They allowed me the time (weeks and weeks) to get the measurements right.

I agonized over the measuring :headscratch:, built jigs, built supports for a 9" housing, had a friend come over and double check all my measurements.

Going with titanium centers and brushed barrels.

[jarhead]

I got the housing setting on some square tubing that is tacked to the frame rails and on top of actual spring perches. I got it as low/high as I think it will be for bottoming out.

I then was able to get it all squared up and centered so I mad some templates out f cardboard, then hardboard. I need to get these dialed in and have four of them plasma cut.

more fiddling ahead

[waynieZ]

Looking good Joe.

[jarhead]

The trailing arm plates are now cut and ready to weld on the passenger side. Looking forward to getting it on the ground. #speedtechperformane torque arm.

[Goosesdad]

Nice!

[jarhead]

My Boze wheels showed up Saturday, I was very please with the results :D

Zak and Larry were awesome to work with!

[WSSix]

Great looking wheel, Joe. Glad you're happy with them. :thumbsup:

[TAC]

Nice wheels.
Cool looking brackets for the lower links , you should be quite happy with that torque arm they work very well.

[fleetus macmullitz]

Sweet fancy titanium!
:wow:


Congrats Joe. :thumbsup:

[jarhead]

Nice!

Great looking wheel, Joe. Glad you're happy with them. :thumbsup:

Nice wheels.
Cool looking brackets for the lower links , you should be quite happy with that torque arm they work very well.

Sweet fancy titanium!
:wow:


Congrats Joe. :thumbsup:

Thanks guys :thumbsup:

[bkswede]

My Boze wheels showed up Saturday, I was very please with the results :D



Zak and Larry were awesome to work with!



Wheels look awesome - love the color! Great progress, too!


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[jarhead]

Wheels look awesome - love the color! Great progress, too!


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Thank you, I appreciate it!

[NOPANTS68]

I have always liked those wheels from them. They'll look bitchin.

[jarhead]

I have always liked those wheels from them. They'll look bitchin.

Thanks Dave!

[jarhead]

Time to get back at it...

I needed to complete the tunnel mod for the 5 speed, and finish the floorpan before finishing the torque arm.

I got the pan pulled out to finish the rocker area prep for final welding. Hoping to have the pan back in and finished in a couple of weeks.

[214Chevy]

The wheels turned out super nice.

[jarhead]

The wheels turned out super nice.

Thanks Marcus!

I see you got one of this doo-dads for wheel offset measuring. I wanted too but had way too many other needs . I ended up making jigs, holding squares, tape measures and little dogs :-)

[214Chevy]

Thanks Marcus!

I see you got one of this doo-dads for wheel offset measuring. I wanted too but had way too many other needs . I ended up making jigs, holding squares, tape measures and little dogs :-)

Joe, this one isn't mine. I borrowed it from a buddy who has a shop and uses it all the time that warrants the need to buy one. I would only need it this one time and therefore, weren't willing to spend the coin either. I, too, have way too many needs as well. I almost had a heart attack when I was quoted a price on a custom exhaust system. :faint::faint:

[jarhead]

Haven't got much done between building 500' new cattle fence, snow shoveling, etc...

Still working on upper coil over shock mount and PanHard bar mounting to frame rail. I also made a coil over jig and lightened up a 9" carrier for torque arm install.

Car is on a rotisserie so I am using Jason torino420's pictures for approximate ride height. I'm tacking everything in until I can get it flipped over for a better measurement.

A couple of pics.

[camcojb]

:thumbsup:

[jarhead]

it's been a long summer working on the acreage but I am finally back at it on the Torino.

My wife Joni helped me yesterday, we worked 7 hours removing the rotisserie and installing the P-ayr block and TKO 5 speed.

Had to get it on the ground to check transmission and differential angles for a final weld :weld: on the Speedtech brackets.

[jarhead]

I got to figure out this picture sizing process. Apparently all I did was decrease the pixels and not the size :bang:

[camcojb]

I got to figure out this picture sizing process. Apparently all I did was decrease the pixels and not the size :bang:

What program are you using to resize them? You can send them to me if you need help.

[jarhead]

Thanks Jody, I was just doing it on a MacBook Air using "preview" then "duplicate"

What is a good size for this site?

I appreciate the offer, I was just going to google it later tonight after I clean my shop.

Joe