73torino

Was searching around the net today and found this great forum. Look forward to many hours of reading here. The reason for the post here is that since 1990 I have owned a 1973 Gran Torino Sport which I believe to be quite rare but have been unable to actually find a detailed breakdown of numbers produced with the factory options that it has. I was hoping someone here might be a Torino expert. The details on the car are:

1973 Ford Gran Torino Sport (Formal Roofline)

Factory Options:
4 spd with Hurst Shifter, and Console with Bucket Seats
Air Conditioning
351 C - 4bbl (Q code)
Magnum 500 rims

The car is factory black/black with a vinyl roof.

The car has no rear defrost or posi.

Any help would be greatly appreciated. If I figure out how I will post a pic.

Thanks!

geos sho

congrats on the Sprt I have had a 72 fastback since 1981 the 72 is more rare for the fact that they only made the frt end 1 year. Old car price guide could help!here is a few of my beast. look forward to helping out and congrats again.
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18 year old 351 cleve 4v cc heads c6 411 nodular posi. 14.90s @ over a mile high. where are you located

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dhawth9758

I am looking at a 73 Gran Torino with a Q code 351C as well. Are these considered to be the top of the line? Does anyone know what HP they were rated with factory?

geos sho

Q code is open chamber 4v head 256-266 but remember the manufacturers were playing the game so there is a discrepancy in actual hp ratings, some were considering wheel hp to show the numbers lower for insurance purposes.

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dhawth9758

So I guess its very possibly the hp could be much or maybe slightly higher than advertised?

geos sho

correct they always seemed to run better then that, I have said before my 72fastback, 4015 lbs closed chamber c-6 gos 14.90s at a mile high, which is 13.90s to 14.00 at sea level!! breaks down to 335 at the wheels.Geo

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dhawth9758

Now I am really excited How interchangable are the grills on the Torinos? Mine is cracked and wondering if one from a 76 would fit? (Going for 1/2 of the Starsky and Hutch look)

geos sho

Think it will work i know the 74 does be sure you dont screw up the surround cant find them!!!!

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dhawth9758

I can imagine. Do you know of any aftermarket suppliers for Torino parts? Im not sure if Year One has a line of aftermarket accessories or not.

geos sho

no
i am @ work right now but I will send you the links for a couple
I have delt with over the years, there was a guy Larry Wist out of indiana that had a lot of sport stuff, Dennis carpenter is another. but i will update you this week end!!!! George

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