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Old 10-14-2013, 07:51 AM
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Default 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



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



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



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



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









JOe
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