Project "Grand Touring" 69 Torino GT Formal Roof

[EBMC]

Originally Posted by torino420

The mini tub project is now complete. Now time to build some tailpipes. Will be replacing the Spintechs with Magnaflows.

thanks again to Steve at East Bay Muscle Cars, you and your crew do great work.

Thanks Jason, We really enjoyed working on the car. Always up for doing different body styles!

[Nick.V70]

Looks great!!!

Is that a shock rezy I see in this pic?

[torino420]

Originally Posted by Nor-Cal Nick

Looks great!!!

Is that a shock rezy I see in this pic?

thanks Nick, no that is the fuel pump.

[chunger]

Jason,

What did you do with your old rims/tires?

-chunger
'68 Ranchero 500
'70 Cougar XR-7 Convertible
'98 Mustang GT Convertible

[torino420]

Originally Posted by chunger

Jason,

What did you do with your old rims/tires?

-chunger
'68 Ranchero 500
'70 Cougar XR-7 Convertible
'98 Mustang GT Convertible

Still have them, I plan on cleaning them up this weekend and craigslisting them.
Interested?

[chunger]

Originally Posted by torino420

Still have them, I plan on cleaning them up this weekend and craigslisting them.
Interested?

Yep, maybe. PM sent.

-chunger

[torino420]

I've been working on the exhaust slowly but surely and got the new mufflers installed late Friday night. The old ones were mounted pretty low so I used some modified S bends to get them tucked up about 2 inches higher.




Now on to the real fun part....the tailpipes! I used parts of my old tailpipes to help get up and over the axle, then started on getting around the coilovers, panhard bar, etc. After fiddling with a couple different ways, I think i have it the way I want it. Although the clearance to the panhard bar on the drivers side is only about 2 inches, not sure if that will be enough. I may even notch the exhaust a tad for a little more clearance. Keep in mind, the car is at ride height in these pictures.

I also thought about coming down behind the housing in between it and the panhard bar but trying to avoid that now. I think I would need alot more clearance to the panhard bar plus I would have to sharply come back up to bring the tailpipes towards the rear.



.......and my little helper.

[MoparCar]

Nice job!
How's the handling with the DSE rear universal application install?

Thanks, Wes

[torino420]

Originally Posted by MoparCar

Nice job!
How's the handling with the DSE rear universal application install?

Thanks, Wes

thanks,

I haven't had time to drive it since its been home. Once the exhaust is done I will put some more miles on it, hopefully this weekend. Breaking in new gears so have to take it easy for a little longer.

[EBMC]

Lookin good Jason! Let me know if you need anything.
-Steve