TwinTorino

[SVTforme]

This build required several donor vehicles along the way for parts..

2004 Cobra roller (this side makes the car look like it is in good condition).

2004 Mach 1 Powertrain

[SVTforme]

Got tired of trying to mock up the underhood area with a complete heavy engine, so I decided to make something a little more lightweight. A heavy engine was even more annoying to work with the car on a jig that is 18" off the ground. Since I am on a tight budget, I opted to use an old shipping crate and about $10 worth of fasteners from Home Depot. After careful measurements of the block and tracing out various components, a CAD model was created. This was then used to make up 1:1 scale prints, which were in turn pinned to 3/4 plywood and cut out. This allows the headers, cam covers, trans, front cover, upper intake manifold, manifolds, A/C compressor and power steering pump to be installed in the car.



The shaker on the 2004 Mach 1 sits very far forward when in the Torino, so I had to take it apart and shift it back about 8" to make it look right. Not sure if I am going to keep it on the car or not. Engine does not like the factory shock towers as you can see - the cam covers won't fit. The plasma will make them go away so a pair of 2004 Mustang shock towers can be installed.

[Roger M]

great projects and an awesome website to follow them with. Nice work.

[Aschle]

Wow, That will be a fun ride when you finish !!!

Best of luck with the build and please keep the pictures coming !!!

Jason

[XcYZ]

That's really cool. Keep us posted.

[Bowtieracing]

This is really intresting !! Keep us posted

[RedRyder]

I can't even tell you how cool that CAD idea is. hahaha. Looks like an good start and I'll definitely be following this thread.

[Kendall Burleson]

Killer setup the car will be a outstanding ride.will the jig move went you adjust the legs up or down?(side to side)

[two68s]

These are definitely cool builds. I've been waiting to see a Torino build for a while. I like the shaker, reminds me of a torino cobra. It'd be awesome if there was a way to make it functional.

[godscountry]

Resurrection not restoration,this is the way to build a car.The CEO of Porsche would approve,get rid of the things that make the car a poor performing,ill handling and unstoppable beast.