TwinTorino

[chunger]

Craig, looks awesome, as usual! On the ABS - are you using the system out of the donor Mustang? Not sure if you say this months issue of Hot Rod - they had a article on retrofitting ABS to a '69 Camaro - and one point they made was that the donor vehicle should be very similar to the what you are retrofitting it to - so the ABS computer understands the vehicle dynamics.

Just curious as I think of Torinos as being quite a bit different than 2004 Cobra's, but perhaps not all that different?

[RS_Customs]

Nice work!
Do you have any info on the weld-in parts for the gas tank?

Robert

[AdvAutoBob]

just finished reading all 17 pages... Incredible build you've got going on!

[SVTforme]

Looking great as always. Did you order the speedway stuff from them direct or get it up here? Looks ideal for me.

Thanks,

Wes

I got them from hrpworld.com. Took a couple of weeks, but in the end they were the same price as buying direct, and shipping was only $10. Took a bit longer as we opted for a 36" long bar. The standard size is typically 37.5". Bushings are from Amazon.com.

Craig, looks awesome, as usual! On the ABS - are you using the system out of the donor Mustang? Not sure if you say this months issue of Hot Rod - they had a article on retrofitting ABS to a '69 Camaro - and one point they made was that the donor vehicle should be very similar to the what you are retrofitting it to - so the ABS computer understands the vehicle dynamics.

Just curious as I think of Torinos as being quite a bit different than 2004 Cobra's, but perhaps not all that different?

Torino and Mustang are more similar than I would have expected. Wheelbase on the Torino is larger, but the overall curb weight is going to be close. Our weight bias is slightly more forward than a Mustang. Not sure how this will behave, but we sure are going to find out.

In the end we are using the following parts from a 2004 Mustang Cobra:
- Hydroboost and master cylinder (only Cobra models use M12 and M10 ports in master)
- Front and rear wheel speed sensors and pickups
- ABS distribution block and control module

There is one ABS unit for a Cobra (same for coupe and convertible), and one for a Mustang GT. They are easy to differentiate, as there is a bif sticker on them to indicate usage.

Since the ABS unit it part of the overall Mustang wiring system, I can talk to it via the CAN network through the OBDII port to make sure everything checks out.

Nice work!
Do you have any info on the weld-in parts for the gas tank?

Robert

Pump reservior is a custom made part based on the parts found in a 2003/2004 Mustang Cobra specific tank for the dual pump setup. The flange on the top of the tank is from a 99-04 Mustang that we had cut out of a tank at a Mustang only scrap yard.

just finished reading all 17 pages... Incredible build you've got going on!

Thanks! For the time it took to document everything - I could have had the car done by now .

[SVTforme]

Wrapped up the lines this evening, and got the proportioning valve system in place. Took a while to figure out where to put everything, but very happy with things in the end.

The trick here was making all the intricate sections using aluminum 3/16 tube first. Aluminum is 100x easier to bend up than stainless. You can also remove the bend for the most part with ease in aluminum.. stainless not so much.

[SVTforme]

Moving right along on progress.. crossing fingers on being able to make Woodward this year under it's own power. Fuel system is basically done - just need to get Oetiker clamps on the lines and that will be it. Ended up using new Mustang fuel filter and bracket and retained the quick connect fittings. Makes parts cheaper and more readily available too. Everything else attaches using Ford quick disconnects which we added to the hard lines.

Moving onto cooling system, we have all of the hoses, adapters and fittings. Using the Ford racing oil filter adapter, it makes setting up the coolant hoses and oil cooler system a breeze.

Next step is to get a quick coat of paint on the underbody to keep rust away, and then assemble everything underneath the car and drop it back on the ground again. I'll have to break out the SLR this week for a chance and get some shots of the underbody outside with paint.

Once we shake down the car, we will send it in for media blasting and then final paint inside and out. That likely won't be until next year at this rate..

[SVTforme]

Finally big update here - been way to busy to post though.

Car will be at it's first show tomorrow at Paquale's Restaurant, which is beside Duggan's (13 and Woodward) as part of the Woodward Dream Cruise. I will be there from around 8-1.. then off to a wedding I go. Car now has most systems complete and runs and drives.

Will post pictures in the coming week.

[John Wright]

Cool!....anxiously awaiting the new pics.

[Bryce]

Congrats!

[chunger]

Craig,

It sure must feel good to be able to drive the car after all that work! Congrats! Looking forward to the update pics!

[SVTforme]

Cruising in the car was amazing - hard to believe it actually happened so fast. Considering I had all but 3 hours sleep in the span of 3 days.. I am glad the camera was around to verify this all happened. Aside from pulling the trans to swap a clutch disc in the car at 2 am the morning of the show, and taking the maiden voyage at the cruise itself.. everything went perfect. Before getting to the shots, a step back in time first..

[SVTforme]

Now the step back to 2 weeks ago. Pulled apart the engine to put in the new Melling oil pump, Canton windage tray and Moroso pan. Changing the oil pump in the new motors sure is not as simple as it once was. Oil pump in a modular motor is on the crank snout behind the timing gears. After getting everything back together, had to work on all the little things like custom throttle/cruise control cable bracket (based off a 2004 Cobra one) since the dual bore throttle body setup is a one-of on this car.

[SVTforme]

In the midst of all of this, it was time to seal things up for the time being, and start to make everything look presentable. This included painting the underbody and engine compartment and powedercoating all kinds of parts and pieces on the car. Nothing high budget, just some rattle cans and an Eastwood powdercoating kit.

[SVTforme]

Finally.. after all these all nighters (thanks to all the local gang for helping out), we made it to the dream cruise, and managed to put some miles on the car. I am still in shock that this all panned out.

We got so many parts and pieces on the car in the past 2-3 weeks, that I can't list or document everything. I hope to at least get the car in one color for now.. and do the final paint next year sometime. I'll let the pictures tell the rest of the story - interior shots and movie clips to follow shortly..

[mc84_zz4]

Wow, huge congrats on one helluva project!
Thanks for the great pics for inspiration.

[wellis77]

HUGE inspiration. Great work Craig! Congratulations.

[chunger]

Craig,

Looks KILLER!!! Is it just me, or does anyone else find the look attractive? 'course I may be biased as my Ranchero has had that basic look for the last 10 years or so, and now I'm in the midst of painting it.

Here's the great thing about driving you car right now - you can park in ANYWHERE and nobody will mess with it, in fact, they will usually leave you extra room - so that they dont' have to be close the the 'junker'! LOL! Get a scratch - who cares! Random shopping cart runs into you - how can you tell?

This all changes when you paint it... been there, doing it again....

[Code Red]

awesome glad you got it to the dream cruise, wish I could of gone this year, I'm usually there every year

[rfalker1]

wow nice work!!! It looks good even without paint

[DarkBuddha]

Really excellent work!

BTW...

Craig,

Looks KILLER!!! Is it just me, or does anyone else find the look attractive?

No, you're not alone... I'm loving the look of the car as it sits. That kind of patina is hard to fake, and it just adds to the mystique and image for me.