PT Fords? ? ?

[SuppleReptiles]

I am considering building a PT Ford. I wanted some suggestions... I absolutly don't want to build a mustang. Other than that I am open to any Ford/Mercury from the 30's to the early 70's. I am leaning toward a '67 or so Fairlane, but would like to get some other ideas. Any one have a an idea for a Ford PT Beast???

[David Sloan]

I vote for a 62 falcon!!
It would be differant an cool to see some fat tires on all four corners,a stroked small block ford in it. maybe do a full frame, roll cage, custom gauges.

Maybe i can build one some day! LOL

[Steve Chryssos]

70 Torino for sure. With hide-a-way headlights.

[David Sloan]

Yes! I like them too!
70 Torino would be good! dont see many of them any more!!!

[JamesJ]

I am not sure on the model but its 62 1/2 or 63 1/2 there also was an option for a 427 or some big motor. It was one of the cars that i thought about doing a custom with.

[parsonsj]

One of my after high school cars was a 67 Fairlane. 390, 4 sp with gate shifter.

Why oh why did I sell it?

jp

[Scott Parkhurst]

Torino GT 500 Fastback with the hide-aways. Love the one-piece tailight housing with the honeycomb look. Definitely a car that needs to be built.


SP~

[chet]

1962 THUNDERBIRD. Saw one for sale a while ago and it screamed pro touring. or a '67 short box pick up!

[phonedude_mln]

I am considering building a PT Ford. I wanted some suggestions... I absolutly don't want to build a mustang. Other than that I am open to any Ford/Mercury from the 30's to the early 70's. I am leaning toward a '67 or so Fairlane, but would like to get some other ideas. Any one have a an idea for a Ford PT Beast???

I'm currently transforming a 1966 Fairlane (427so, toploader, "N"
4.30:1 rear, etc.) with an SUV ride height to a PT car.

http://www.cs.odu.edu/~mln/fairlane/...y/IMG_0247.JPG

my list:

- 17" Billet Specialities (225/50, 255/45)
- Baer 13"/12" discs
- Global West UCA
- 1 1/8" front sway bar, 7/8" rear bar
- rearched rear springs (2" drop)
- Cal-tracs traction bars
- 2" drop front coils
- sub frame connectors

I'm very excited about the project, but I can say that although
most parts swap from a Mustang -- its still not a mustang.
For example, the rear leaf spacing was just different enough
that the parking brake hits the rear leafs. We're having new
mounting brackets made to compensate.

I love mustangs, but having something different is great fun.
But when it comes to parts + fitment, I sure do envy how
easy the mustang (and camaro) guys have it...

I'd also suggest a Falcon or Mercury Cougar -- they're both
mustangs underneath. I've had 2 68 cougars in the past
and they were great fun.

If you really want to roll in style, step up to a Galaxie ;-)

http://www.cs.odu.edu/~mln/galaxie/2...5/110_1055.jpg

[Steve1968LS2]

A Cougar or Torino would be way cool.. I am surprised you don't see very many PT Cougars..

[USAZR1]

A 66-67 Fairlane or 65-66 Comet Cyclone would be a good basis for a PT car.

[DarkBuddha]

As the owner of '70 Mach, I understand not wanting to do a Mustang. I do think a '67 Fairlane is an excellent choice... for example, here is one that I think was featured in PHR this past year. Totally amazing!!! Charlie Libby's Fairlane . Or consider a Ranchero as a cool alternative.

Here are my other alternatives in order of preference:

1. '72 Torino Sport (closest thing to a US version of Mad Max's Australian XBGT Falcon)

2. '71-'74 Cougar (just don't do a convertible)

3. '68-'69 Torino fastback (especially if you can get a Talladega nose for it) or Cyclone (with the Spoiler nose)

4. '70-'71 Torino Cobra (definitely gotta have the hideaways...) or Cyclone or maybe even a Montego.

5. '67-'70 Cougar (I'd probably prefer a '67-'68 personally)

6. Pinto (who the heck else is gonna PT a Pinto???) If you could pull this off, it'd be one to remember!

Otherwise, I've seen quite a few Mavericks, early Fairlanes & Falcons, and Mustangs getting plenty of attention lately. I'd like to see more of the bigger intermediates. Once you step up to the bigger bodies (Galaxies, T-birds, Continentals), you're stepping into tougher territory, but that might make it worthwhile to try...

Hope this helps...

[MangeMD]

Festiva?

[MangeMD]

Oh wait, that was 80's... :p

[socalfandabodys]

My neighbor is building a 70 2 door montego. It has 17 inch wheels 295 45's and 255'40 in front. 4 wheel wildwood brakes,global west suspension and He's building a stroked 460 for it. Should be good for about 600 horsepower. He's mating that up to a 6 speed and painting it silver with red interior

[SuppleReptiles]

Thanks for the awesome response! The ultimate goal is a car that will pull 1 lateral g or more. . . if that isn't enough... the goal is to run 10's on pump gas and 9's with some juice. I have seen some chevy's that can do it... but no fords come to mind?

What do you guys think? Can it happen?

[DarkBuddha]

My neighbor is building a 70 2 door montego. It has 17 inch wheels 295 45's and 255'40 in front. 4 wheel wildwood brakes,global west suspension and He's building a stroked 460 for it. Should be good for about 600 horsepower. He's mating that up to a 6 speed and painting it silver with red interior

[Protour_Pinto]

Im doing a Pinto right now. Anything is possible If you start from scratch. Just have to keep an open mind I guess.

https://www.pro-touring.com/forum/sh...p?t=579&page=1

[GT350Clone]

I'd do a 69/70 Cougar - think "Eliminator", with an attitude. Maybe a nice Procharged 514, 6-speed, 285's & 315's, Billet Magnums, etc...
Make it look like a stock Eliminator on the outside except change the side stripe to read "Terminator".

[bnoon]

Im doing a Pinto right now. Anything is possible If you start from scratch. Just have to keep an open mind I guess.

https://www.pro-touring.com/forum/sh...p?t=579&page=1

Wow man, that is everything I have envisioned a Pinto could ever be. I, however, have been trying to go down the forgotten Chevy sub-compact path... I've been trying to get a 36,000 mile '79 Chevy Chevette from it's original owner for the past 4 years... Most of those miles were from behind a motorhome too. Thing looks brand new... Thinking of only a 4.3V6 and a six speed in it though. Dang... Caddy 5hun