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    1. #1
      Join Date
      Dec 2009
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      12

      1970 Torino Gt build

      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:

    2. #2
      Join Date
      Apr 2010
      Location
      Pittsburgh, PA
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      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
      72 buick skylark
      twin-turbo fuel injected buick 350..perhaps stroked to 370 in the works!


    3. #3
      Join Date
      Nov 2007
      Location
      Dayton, Ohio
      Posts
      443
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      Check out AM Morrison's MaxG chassis.
      http://artmorrison.com/maxg.php
      Roger

      69 Mustang coupe, under construction
      2011 Mustang - DD
      https://www.pro-touring.com/threads/...ang-SuperCoupe

      Freedom Of Speed!




    4. #4
      Join Date
      Dec 2009
      Posts
      12
      here are some pics from before i gutted the car

















    5. #5
      Join Date
      Dec 2009
      Posts
      12
      Quote Originally Posted by Nothingface5384 View Post
      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

    6. #6
      Join Date
      Dec 2009
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      12
      Anyone have a good line on a hood?

    7. #7
      Join Date
      Sep 2010
      Location
      Otsego, MN
      Posts
      142
      Very cool! Looks like it will be quite the project!


      "Project Scarelane" - 1967 Ford Fairlane 500XL Pro-Tour

    8. #8
      Join Date
      Dec 2009
      Posts
      12
      Quote Originally Posted by Scarelane View Post
      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

    9. #9
      Join Date
      Dec 2009
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      12
      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




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