1970 Torino Gt build

[Dieseltorkin]

Recently started tearing into my new project. Its a #'s matching 70 Gt 351 cleveland w/4 spd toploader & hurst shifter, black on black. Motor is currently at machine shop, its getting a 408 stroker kit, aussie 3v heads and matched intake. You get the idea.

Anyhow with HP being in the 600 range i am wanting to build a full frame for the car. I have searched the net high and low for mustang 2 front ends, custom chassis, torino chassis etc, and cant so much as find a schematic on the factor unibody to use as a starting point. Wanting to go 4 link in the rear and a mustang 2 type setup up front with a power rack. Any ideas where to find some info on this? Also i have found all the replacement sheet metal that i need except wheel houses, any ideas here? I will be with a 10" wheel in the rear so im thinking mini tub. Thanks in advance for any help! I can throw up a project thread if anyone is interested. :lateral:

[Nothingface5384]

looking forward to the build as this is my favorite ford ever!

is it a fastback :-D

it always looked soo damn similar to the 68-72 GM abodies and was always curious if an A-body frame would work with a lil fabbing

front suspension should be the same componets as any ford mustang/maverick/cougar.

Coil-over Strut mount
http://www.rrs-online.com.au/frontcoilovers.php

Rack & Pinion Steering
http://www.rrs-online.com.au/rack&pinionproducts.php

not sure about the rear suspension but try total cost, or rss 3link...havent really research 4 links for the ford cars?

if you find out the rear is the same as a stang or cougar then there should be a good bit of bolt on torque arm and 4 link kits

[69stang]

Check out AM Morrison's MaxG chassis.
http://artmorrison.com/maxg.php

[Dieseltorkin]

here are some pics from before i gutted the car


https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/03/IMG_0145-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/03/IMG_0144-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/03/IMG_0146-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/03/photo2-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/03/IMG_0149-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/03/IMG_0150-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/03/IMG_0151-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/03/IMG_0148-1.jpg

[Dieseltorkin]

looking forward to the build as this is my favorite ford ever!

is it a fastback :-D

it always looked soo damn similar to the 68-72 GM abodies and was always curious if an A-body frame would work with a lil fabbing

front suspension should be the same componets as any ford mustang/maverick/cougar.

Coil-over Strut mount
http://www.rrs-online.com.au/frontcoilovers.php

Rack & Pinion Steering
http://www.rrs-online.com.au/rack&pinionproducts.php

not sure about the rear suspension but try total cost, or rss 3link...havent really research 4 links for the ford cars?

if you find out the rear is the same as a stang or cougar then there should be a good bit of bolt on torque arm and 4 link kits

yes its a fastback. I plan on doing all the fab work myself. :) time to put that engineering degree to use lol

[Dieseltorkin]

Anyone have a good line on a hood?

[Scarelane]

Very cool! Looks like it will be quite the project!

[Dieseltorkin]

Very cool! Looks like it will be quite the project!

You said it!!! Kind of like a bad christmas, everytime you unwrap something you find a new hole!!! lol

[Dieseltorkin]

Im gonna have some stock parts to get rid of as i go along. So far.....

351 c Stock distributor - Can get numbers if you need them
Bladder tank for Hideaway headlights
Actuator for hide away headlights
origional 2v intake
origional 2bbl carb
2v air cleaner w/o snorkel
valve cover
2v heads and manifolds

im sure the list will continue to grow as i get deeper into it

What i need

R & L Front fenders
Hood
front bumper
Front and rear stone guards
Pass side door
4 spd toploader Z bar