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    Thread: PT Fords? ? ?

    1. #1
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      PT Fords? ? ?

      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???



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      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
      David Sloan

      If you’re suggesting sending men with weapons of war to take my weapons of war,then I’m fairly certain that’s what’s called an act of war… and the definition of tyranny.which coincidentally is the reason for the second amendment to begin with!


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      https://www.pro-touring.com/threads/...lcamino-build!

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

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

      If you’re suggesting sending men with weapons of war to take my weapons of war,then I’m fairly certain that’s what’s called an act of war… and the definition of tyranny.which coincidentally is the reason for the second amendment to begin with!


      https://www.pro-touring.com/showthre...ght=fun+camaro

      https://www.pro-touring.com/threads/...lcamino-build!

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      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.
      James J.

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      Do the Fairlane

      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
      John Parsons

      UnRivaled Rides -- Modern upgrades for your ride.

      UnRivaled Rides recent project -- LS9-powered 69 Camaro

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      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~
      Scott Parkhurst


      2011 Car Craft Real Street Eliminator Winner

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

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      Quote Originally Posted by 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???
      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

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      A Cougar or Torino would be way cool.. I am surprised you don't see very many PT Cougars..
      "A ship in port is safe, but that's not what ships are built for."

      1968 Track Rat Camaro:
      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGHJ5c1yLIo&t=2s

      1971 Chevelle Wagon with a few mods:
      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBVPR3sRgyU

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

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      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...

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      Festiva?
      Gary C.

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

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      70 montego

      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

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      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?

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      Quote Originally Posted by 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

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      Anything is possible

      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

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      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".
      1965 Mustang
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      Quote Originally Posted by 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

      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
      2008 MazdaSpeed 3 GT daily driver
      301 WHP, many mods
      255/35/18 tires and 18x9 wheels to come

      No PT project yet :-(

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