1968 Torino GT
 

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

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

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r...no/pulleys.jpg

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

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r...4-19100247.jpg

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

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r...ino/side-3.jpg

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

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r...ps2c23dde1.jpg

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r...psc3734826.jpg

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r...4-18163208.jpg

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JOe

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?

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

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.


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:

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:

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/r...ps2085fcb4.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/r...psce1e66ff.jpg

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

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r...ps3ce1bc49.jpg

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

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: