My 1969 Ford Torino
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 29 ส.ค. 2024
- Folks have been asking to do a video showcasing the Torino. Here it is! an overview with a little history behind it and the work I did to it over the years.
1969 Ford Formal Roof 302 Torino. (non-GT)
Specs:
Engine (temporary until big block 460 is built)
302 - bored .030 to 308
AFR 165cc
RPM Intake
650 double pumper
3.50 Mosier Rear - 31 spline
Mini-tubbed
15x10 / 15x4 Rocket racing wheels
Calvert Split Mono Leaf Springs
Caltrac traction bars
Calvert adjustangle drag shocks
QFT 175 - rear fuel pump with fuel cell / -8an braided lines
NVU Digital Gauges
C4 with shift kit and Hurst vmatic shifter
Scat (jeep) seats
Thanks for posting this. I had a 69 Torino, 351W. Was my first car. Bought it for $500 in 1987 a few days before my 16th birthday. More than 30 years ago now. The plans I had far outweighed my financial and technical resources, never got much past a coat of primer, and I never was able to realize what it could have looked like. Now I know. Made me smile.
Awesome! cool comment. Glad you enjoyed the vid and what ive done to the car. Have plans to continue the build (big block) but want to finish up this lil mustang first.
"Couldn't afford a mustang"...I like this video already! Classic mustangs are beautiful, desirable, expensive. And yet everybody has one. This is how I ended up w my 68 Big block Torino.
And I guarantee I get more compliments on the car simply because its just not seen near as much! I cant say how many guys (or girls) walk around the car trying to figure out what it is lol. Its been debadged so it only says Ford on the hood.
Mike Dula I've got all my emblems to stop idiots telling me its an "GRAND Torino". Nice job. i sold a 05 mustang with a lot of work done to buy a Colorado, 90% complete restor Torino. Cheating I know but i wanted a clean project with zero frame or body work needed. Check out my vids.
I love all these older Ford cars . They were built so much better back in those days.
Absolutely. Material quality was just better.
You made the right choice with that car; it’s awesome. My Dad had one so nice memories seeing yours.
Thank you sir. Much appreciate it. That car really is neat, so underrated IMO.
I have a 71 Torino. Love the car. It’s a bucket seat, console, shaker, 4 speed car with a 351C 4 v
SWEET! Love the 70/71's Wanna trade!? ;)
I'm a Chevy guy,but I like this car.You're doing a fine job. Much better than a Fox.lol
Guess you didnt notice my channel on my 86 fox resto? ;) All good, appreciate it man. I like any old American iron. Chevy Dodge and Fords. All are cool in my book and similar in so many ways.
Forget Mustang, this is NICE !!!!
@c3dk to be honest, I'd take a few of both!
Good job showing telling, I had a1972 had fun in that car lot of fun. Well thanks for showing and good job on the hard work you did on that car yes nice car wish I still had all the old car’s I had cause I had a lot of them. 64 and a half mustang 65 and 66 and 68 67 many more. I am building a 1990 460 v8 now fun working on them well thanks again well see ya next time see ya bye.
Dont we all wish we had all of our cars still! Have fun building that 460, I love that motor. Was a beast in my 93 F350! Thanks for the comment Kenneth!
Holy shit!!! This is such a nice build! I'm a fan of the old Torino/Fairlane. My first car was a 69 Failane. I bought it from my grandparents in 1988 when I was 15. I straightened out the body and got rid of the rust (some Bondo was also involved), primed it, found spare trim pieces and got some nice rims. I only paid a guy to paint it. I admire your effort you put into your car to DIY. You did way better than I did! Lol
Bad ass man, i love it. I used to have a 1968 Fairlane 500 Fastback. Originally a 302 c4 car, I transplanted a 1971 Boss 351 Cleveland into it with a C6. That mofo would scream! Most fun car I ever had. Unfortunately a douche bag in a dodge truck totaled it out. I really miss the car. Seeing yours makes me smile!
Appreciate that man! and what a combo! Yeah I bet it did scream, these cars are lighter than they look.
Absolutely love this car! I’m sure it’s even sweeter. Looking in person then on video. Congratulations.
Thank you! Yes shes my baby
Right on man! I love the older stuff. I still have dreams where I'm driving my "Torino" even though it was a Skylark. Thanks for sharing!
You bet!
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Hi! Who has a Ford Torino 1969 coupe?
I had a 68 Torino GT Fastback back in the day…I still miss that car!!!!!
This really makes me want to do a full restore on my 69 fairlane
Makes me miss my 69 Fairlane even more. First car remorse.
Your comment about buying the Torino because Mustangs were too expensive was the same reason I bought mine in '82. Great job. Not to many know about the formal roofs. Please give more info on the instruments. You said two were custom made. I want to replace mine and your set up is just about what I want.
+kilo21swp - here, check this forum out. I wrote all about it and the specs on this thread. Everything you would want to know. Two were custom because when replace all pods with with gauges you loose the turn signals and brights light. I had nvu add the turn signals to the combo gauges.
www.fordmuscleforums.com/torino-pages/487444-check-out-custom-68-69-dash-2.html
I had an extraordinary Mustang . It was a 69 1/2 Mach1 SCJ GT . It was an ordered car and had everything.Manythings didn't come up as stock, but it was . The only thing added were traction bars. I'm a driver only and after replacing a crushed pan I didn't even want to wash it or change the oil. I pushed the car to the limits and did as much as McQueen in Bullet . I had the low gears and top speed was about 115. I wanted it to handle but it didn't so I concentrated on light to light racing. Among many problems is it couldn't grab . I later i figured a trick by shifting from first to third . I took many cars with that ,but I would never run a Torino . I had a guy pull up in a black Torino SCJ and ask if I wanted to run him . I said " Nice car but you know you'll kill me " Nobody that doesn't get the Torino doesn't know anything about muscle cars . 😎
Love the story! Would have loved to been around in the late 60's to see these cars new and on the streets. Next best thing for me was high school, as 60's70's cars we're still dirt cheap and thats what the "cool kids" drive. At least in my circle besides the fox mustang and late 90's Z28/IROCs what most wanted or had we're muscle cars. Never was interested in anything NEW back in 1996
Nice looking car! I remember you from years ago on the Ford forums while I was building my '69 Sportsroof.
Thank you. Oh man! wow. I lived on those forums. Great great info. Still love my Torino...kinda sad I havent put that big block in yet though.
Great looking Torino Mike, brings back memories of my 69 Torino Gt I had in high school.
Thanks man! Love these cars.
Nice man! I have been looking into all different years of all different old muscle cars and I had forgotten about the Torino. I have been looking at pictures and videos of some and I hadn't seen that they made th notch back style of these. Looks good. Enjoy and thanks for sharing.
Hell yeah that looks awesome I just acquired a 68 Fairlane with all the Chrome gone and the bumpers painted it's in blue metallic same body lines these cars are cool I like the fact they're lighter weight than most folks think
Yeah Man I dont know why these never took off as popular muscle car for Ford. I always thought they deserve more attention! And your right, the formal roofs are lighter than the fastbacks and lighten than a lot of cars from the era. I think mine in around 3200#
@@HOUSEOFDULA - Fun video and kudos for a great job. How many hours work into it? Make sure to pass on that info for the grandkids too!
When I was 10, my dad was a mechanic at Ford dealership and prepped a car that was headed for the show room - 1968 Torino GT hardtop with white racing stripes, Dark Highland Green Metallic with a white roof, 289, no power steering, no power brakes, no AC. Sticker price was @$3,000. He went home, talked it over with my mom and bought it the next day, with a good discount.
@20 years later, I bought the exact match to our car, which my dad still had, lots more miles and wear but no rust. I paid $500. This one had a 390 4bbl, with all the power options, but the paint was exactly the same. The owner had seen ours that day it was in the showroom and ordered it, exactly the same model, paint & interior, with with the bigger engine and power options.
Sadly, dad is gone and so are the cars. To this day, I've never seen another with the same colors.
This has the same exterior paint & wheels, but white rather than gold racing stripe. www.primoclassicsllc.com/1968-ford-torino-gt-c-869.htm
Forest LawrenceGrading, we had to put sandbags in the trunk for winter driving. Also, the car had wide oval tires, which were terrible in the snow, so my dad switched them out that first year.
You did exactly what I've been wanting to do for so long.. and your plate even has my initials DSM lol
Sweet! lol what are the odds. What did you want? To mini-tub yours?
NOT another Mustang. I would'a gone steel grey from the top body line up, with a blue and yellow pinstripe, but that would be mine. Ya, I'm a painter. Nice tire/ wheel choice. Sweet car. Shit man, you did a good job. I love the gauges. Tiger fur on the back dash eh. Be proud, good for you. Keep it. No matter what you do to that car, it will be paid for, cost less and be better than ANY new car. I work on new cars every day, and they are shit. Plastic parts held together with plastic retainers. They stopped making real cars in the mid 80's. Right about when the triangle vent windows were taken from our pick-ups.
Appreciate the compliment. Love the car. Cant wait to drop the all motor big inch block in it one day. Tiger fur??? god no lol, hopefully your kidding or you saw a bad camera angle / reflection. Back tray is board / vinyl wrapped. Temporary because eventually the back will be sealed off behind the seat. Couldn't agree with you more about new cars. The only thing good about new cars are the motors and their tech making reliable power but hell they are overpriced and built to be thrown away when done.
What a sweet ride
Thank you!
Such a cool car your should put it in the channel a little more
Ya it be nice to have a classic mustang, but the rarity of this car is what makes it so special.
We need I had my first 5.0, I'd alway thought to myself about having a grand a late 80S early 90 grand marquee or thundbird equipped with all the stuff you'd put on a Mustang.
Every once in a while you'll see some like that. And they're always and eye catcher, that's what makes them so special.
Them galaxies are some rare birds to, but not as much as the torino.
Great car. Hadn't seen much on it as I was a late subsciber.
Well done.
Thanks! Not much time is being spent on it sadly. Im putting all my work and efforts currently in the 86 mustang. Need to spend some time with it for sure though.
It all come around, better to take your time and get everything right.
Hell yes! Thats what I was wanting to see. Old school Detroit muscle. One hell of a nice ride
you have something you can be proud of.
Thank you sir
Really cool car. I have a 68 formal top GT. I’m also running a 472” bbf. Lays down 7.0’s in the 1/8, all iron. 275/60 drag radials. It’s nice to see one that’s loved. I also think they are very under rated! Thanks for posting!
nice car I had a 68 that I shure miss
Thank you sir!
great job have a good time when your young its harder when you get older and the moneys not there.
The 60's had some best looking cars,Ford had to me the better looking ones,and I'm a G.M. guy.
I had to watch your video because it reminded me of my 69 fairlane cobra 428 SCJ with 4 speed with drag pack 430-1 gears super fast but I loved your video, thank you for bringing back some memories.
Man that's a pretty good job,for doing it on ur own for the first time.U should be proud.Torinos are cool.
+Marty Collins - learned a ton building that Torino!
I just picked up a 4door 69 with a 351 Cleveland. It's a survivor with 3 on the tree. Never driven 3 on the tree before but me and my 16 year old daughter will learn together. I look forward to seeing more of your posts. I would like to see your build videos if you have any. The sound of the 351 is incredible, and she's as excited as I am.
Three on the tree these days is a good anti theft device 😂
My wife thought it was an automatic 😂 she short circuited trying to start it, the look on her face was priceless 😅!
Wow, what a beautiful vehicle ! It looks and sounds fantastic !
Thank you sir!
My man a huge PROPS goes out to ya. Baptism by fire. Be proud of your work. And you went BLACK that is the tell all when the paint goes on. You did good bro. Now its time for a real Ford motor. Not knocking the 302 but a well sorted Fe series will scare you to death. And it surely deserves one. Great Job bro really nice job.
Thanks! Much appreciated. Its not perfect but its mine. I agree about the motor. How cool would a 428 be in this car!
My first car was a 69 Torino GT, formal roof, gold with black stripes 302
Awesome! Such underrated cars
that's a beautiful car
Thank you sir
awesome car.
Thank you, I dig the hell out of it.
That is an awesome car ! I love the no nonsense street car build, it reminds me of the late 70's, early 80's when I was running the streets with all my car buds. I would love more info on the rear set up. I have a 68 Torino GT convertible, 289 C4 I have had for 19 years. I am redoing the suspension now. Global West front suspension and stock rear springs with the Global West bushings and adjustable shocks on all 4 corners. Going for a driver the wife can enjoy as well. Again, Great car !!
+Kenny Lee Johnson - Thank you sir! I love it. Need to put more time into it though. That global west is really nice stuff should ride like a dream. My axle originally came out of a 1969 Mustang exact same length I just had to move the perches an inch or so. Since I mini tablet I had the axle made to a custom length from Moser, Then had my 31 spline axles cut to that length.
Beautiful car and hats off to you for breathing new life into this car. This was my high school driver and dream car. I had a 1968 Torino GT (non fastback). It was black on black, 390 high performance, four speed, all from the factory. We were a poor family and I was a hustler actually working full time at a gas station after school. My Mom worked two jobs and I talked her into signing for this car at a used car lot. It was two years old and I believe we paid $1695 for it at the time. A lot of people were really jealous but they were all lazy people who had no idea of the meaning of working hard to get what you wanted. I loved that car and certainly would love to have that car back today.
The best of luck with the Torino if you still have it.
I like the Formal Roofline Cobra so much better than the Sports Roof Cobra.
AGREE. A proper steel wheeled bench seat 438 cobra formal roof!
Dang that's a good looking car! Love the wheel/tire setup
+tony oliver - thanks Tony
you and the car rock thanks for sharing, I love the car I'm not sure why everyone likes mustangs so much when there are so many other cool cars from around 67-9
Beautiful car!!
Thank you!
I'm a Mopar guy but I do like the Ford Torino and that is a nice car you got there
Thank you sir
found you looking for fox vids. i spent a lot of time when young with cars. slow down a little pay a lot of att. to wife. mine died way to young and i wish i had put the time in to her that i spent on the cars. just saying i love your videos.
+Howard Watts - Thanks Howard, glad you like them. I just read this to my wife sitting next to me, have to say she agrees!
Love your torino buddy its a awesome car I'm from Australia where our hero car is the falcon and if you look at the 72-73 falcon coups you will see alot of styling ques from the torino just a foot shorter in the nose and rear anyway I'd have to agree with you on that torinos are a very underrated car if was to pick out any muscle car the torino would differently be in my top five. I hope you get time soon to do that big block look forward to it
Thanks for the comment Brent! All the way from down under. Im very familiar with the Aussie fords and always jealous you couldnt get them over here. The falcons are just cool, and no not just because mad max lol. I get more comments on this car, and I think it really helps wake people up to how good looking and raw muscle car this was. Im slowing work on the mustang and will be hitting the Torino hard soon with a stroked 460.
Like the car I would have told u to leave original but it was never a GT so that works great. All them changes I would have put power steering in it for sure!
Thanks! Yeah car was a very standard Torino, still rare though and car was pretty original...however when I bought it, muscle cars we're not the prices they are now, and this car was never anything special so I dindnt even think about keeping it original and went with the look I wanted. Plus, I was a bit younger too lol Car HAD power steering, and I took it out and converted it to manual. Its all OE 69 Torino manual stuff too, which was hard to find. I did this for simplicity in engine bay, and was tired of messing with the slave cylinder.
Very nice Torino! Found your page since I'm building a new motor for my 306k mile 87 Mustang LX that I bought new. Got some great info from your videos. My mom had a 69 gulfstream aqua and white Torino GT, so this brings back memories. We had fun in that car as a kid. Good luck with it!
Nice,,,I have a 68 torino 351windsor,,,one bad was car,,,much better than the mustang,,,I have a 71 torino I'm restoring also,,it's 351 Cleveland, fast back,,,but I like the choop look of my 68 more,,,I like your hood,,I might have to get one...
AWESOME idea on the car seat mount!! I need to figure that out on my '70 as well for my daughter :)
Daugher has a 70?? Right on! Lucky girl. Mine would love to have either I think, none which are suited for a teenager (at least not mine)
Hahaha no I should have written that more clearly. I have a '70, and my daughter is 2, so still needs a car seat :)
Bad Ass Car! I'm going to try to get me a vintage Ford also later this year. Looking to get a 1964 Ford Fairlane hopefully! I'm still working on my 1987 Gt at the moment. Love your videos!
LOVE the 64. LOVE it...Always looking around. To me the mid-sized 60's fords are great (minus the ugly 65)
Love it, I'm looking at one in Tampa FL for 1300$
Did you decide to get it?
@@simpgodd4646 no, my wife says it reminds her of an old boyfriend. How weird, like, i don't like fish, it reminds me of my old girlfriend.
women!!!
Love the vid dude. I recently came across a 1969 Ranchero with a 351w and I fell in love with the 68/69 Rancheros and Torinos and such. Can't hardly find any videos but I'm glad I found this one
+jayhawkralley - Thanks man! Hopefully will be switching gears and doing work on the torino soon (big block) ;)
+jayhawkralley - Thanks!!
Mike Dula Oh nice. What are you putting in? Personally I'd go 390. And honestly I forgot what's in it right now. 302 right?
Its a 302 right now. Im putting in a stroked 460. 500+ cubic inches. The car factory would have come with (as you know) a 302, 351, 390 or the 428. The 460 is a 385 series engine, so its just a longer stroke 429. Crites makes headers and engine mounts to put the 460 in a 69 body. Car like this deserves big cubes! ;) 390
Mike Dula Can I have the 302 lol. I'll come take it. Rn my car is in the shop though. I'll be getting it back sometime next week. Never drove it yet but I can't stop thinking about it lol
Man, that is so badass!
Awesome!
I used to have a mint 69 gt with a 351 4bbl.I absolutely loved that car until it got totaled.mine was yellow with a black vinyl top.
I love it
The key to the 69's IMO is to getr a COUPE, as this one, NO fastback as they were over the top. Also The 69 COUPE Cyclone. Both beauties...
any thought to a big inch windsor stroker?
I owned a yellow 69 nice car
All that work to keep leaf springs,,,I just did 4 link instead,,,you should look into the new eldebrock AVS carb,,,you will not believe how much better it performs...really made my engine come alive...but I love your car,,,beauty,,,, everyone thinks the Plymouth roadrunner looks cool,,,but I think the torino has much better lines,,,and taillights...
Thank you sir! I originally stayed spring because of the class I wanted to race the car required stock "style" suspension. However, these calvert mono leafs and caltrack bars can hook. The record leaf sprung car ran 4.13 on calvert racing stuff.
How did you managed to afford all the remodeling ???? Any tips for people aspiring to get their first build?
This is actually a great question. At the time and age I was when I bought it I was a broke kid lol. The best thing I could say was years and years of slowly doing this and that. The initial build, engine and paint was done at the time the only way I could, that was pinching pennies, doing only what was necessary and did all the work myself...this was the only way I could afford to do it. I rebuilt the engine myself, but had the machine shop do the machine work, but used bare minimum parts...later down the road I added a new cam, headers, intake, heads, mini-tubbed it etc.. The paint I stopped in a local paint shop and bugged the owner with a million questions....until finally he agrees to shoot the black and clear. Sorry this is so long...Tips for first build. Stay whithin your means. Get a solid car, not rusted out. Stay whithin your limits (dont go out to reweld the entire car) BUT at the same time, its just a car, use it to learn, anyone can, dont be afread to tear into it, read, ask questions (like you did here). LAST advice. Take a step at a time, try not to focus on the car as a whole! This will make it seem overwhelming and ou'll loose interest. For instance, dedicate a summer to do nothing but say body work. Thats fine. Then day by day break it down. Say this weekend Im going to just remove the interior and bumpers. Next weekend Im just going to focus on the driver side fender. Just keep organized, meet other interensted in the same car and HAVE FUN! what its all about.
HOUSE OF DULA True inspiration, thanks bro.
Thats a badass ride i have a 68 Fairlane that i going the same route with calvert racing suspension but going tubular upper and lower control arms with coilover struts. But my question is is that a factory master cylinder. and is it a factory manual steering or did you use a different steering.
I converted to factory manual steering. It was a chore finding it. The master cylinder is from a 69 Mustang, meant for manual disc front, rear drums. Along with proportioning valve etc. The steering, I covered in the video but I had to cut it out, too much wind noise. It was converted from power, and I had to source all 68/69 torino manual parts. The steering box was a manual box from a 70 fairlane. In fact I scored an entire front steering setup from a 70 fairlane/Torino thinking it would work. The ONLY thing that worked was the steering box. The pitman arm, drag link, everything was different. I found a guy online that has a company that specializes in ford only steering...he had a 68/69 drag link and pitman that I traded for my 70 stuff. Then, I rebuilt it all with what I could. Its solid, especially for a drag car. With power steering, I had issues with the wide tires, slave cylinder and headers. The drop bracket to clear the slave cylinder from the headers actually pulled away from the car. For this car, simple is best! When I put the big block in, the coilovers to remove the strut towers would be a GOD SEND! What kit did you go with for the coil overs?
Mike Dula I havent found any I really liked yet its pretty expensive for a coil over conversion. i was looking at some from chris alstons chassis works. But for the kit its like 2k. and thats isnt in my budget
One of my favorite cars... I'm eyeballing a ranchero in the same year now....
Those are cool too! would love a matching ranchero :)
Tighten your belt or replace it. I salute you for the learning process nice job.
I have a 69 Fastback that I've owned since 1992. I really like your gauges. That's something I've been stuck on trying to fix. I wouldn't mind aftermarket, but I want to keep the overall look with the aluminum and black characters. After seeing yours I think digital is the way to go though. I have a video on TH-cam of mine too but I can't remember what the title is at the moment. If you see a indigo blue Fastback idling in the driveway with a dodge ram in the the background, that's me. I'm gonna follow you from now on and maybe share ideas with you. Cool video!
Thanks! I plan on adding more content regarding the 69. I'll look around for your lemme know!
Beautiful Torino! I finally went through some boxes of stuff from when I moved out of my ex wife's house in 2019, found pictures of my 68 torino formal roof car that I had to get rid of before we got married (long story, never again). Anyhow, I'm finding myself wanting another 68 to 69 torino/fairlane, so I've been watching videos and viewing for sale adds. Came across your video, sweet story and ride. Any updates on the car?
Thank you sir! Appreciate that. Nothing new really, I made a few videos upgrading the torque converter and that allowed me to light up the tires, otherwise been working heavy on the foxbody mustangs. No doubt though, once my 79 ecoboost fox is build, the Torino will be getting the sweet big block Ive been saying I was going to build for YEARS!
Our family car was a 428cj Fair Lane 500..black on black..4speed
Did you ever consider anything other than a 460? Too bad you wouldn't do a 351 Windsor or Cleveland base mod. Ford had a 351 cobra jet that was actually preferred over the big block because it handled way better in the turns and wasn't much behind the big block, if done right I know a smallblock can be just as good for pullin ya down the track, although I think the 351 motors are an intermediate block (f.e. ?)
The 69' Cobra (Fairlane) came with the FE 428 CJ or 428 SCJ and is a good deal lighter than the 385 block 429/460.
Ford doesn't think of the 352/390/406/427/428 FE as big blocks because they started life as 332 ci.
Actually the FE line was Fords first big block line. My 68 formal top Torino runs 7.0’s with an all iron 472. Don’t have to treat it near as bad as a small block. I run a blown 302 in a fox. 6.60’s but it’s a lot harder on the engine. I’ve been running the 472 for 8 years. Haven’t pulled the pan, have to adjust the rockers every now and then.
Hey what do u do for work,you seem pretty knowledgeable with cars.
Could you please tell me the size and back spacing of your real wheels that is the coolest Torino I have ever seen
Much appreciate that comment! These are Rocket Racing Fuel wheels,15x10 4" backspace. Had to mini tub it to fit that width and tuck it.
I have a serious question. I got my hands on a 1969 ford cobra. It’s a 2 door formal top. Isn’t the formal considered a fair lane and the fastback a Torino? Based off of my “research” Ford just marketed the 69 as just a “cobra”
GOOD QUESTION. Regarding formal vs fastback, short answer is No. Ford had 3 models of the same body style (excluding Ranchero, and squire station wagon's). Fairlane and Torino. But also the Cobra, all available in sport or formal roof. Your correct, The cobra itself WAS the model and also based on he same body and 69 only (VIN's as a 1969 FORD COBRA). Although you could get a 428 CobraJet in a 68 model, it wasnt called a cobra. The Torino line was a more performance based, with slight changes in some trim and the base engine was a 289/302 (68/69), whereas the Fairlane was a base stripped model and base engine was an inline 6 200ci. ALL models we're available in fastback (sportsroof) or hardtop (formal roof) or convertible. (although Im not certain 69 had a cobra convertible available) The "GT" line was only available in the Torino line, not fairlane....The Fairlane had the 500 line, comparable to GT. To make things more confusing, a 428 Cobra was an available engine option in Fairlane, Torino, and was the base engine in a Cobra....Clear as mud? lol Fairlane and Torino we're the same car, but Torino was more sport oriented (even though you could get a Torino Squire Wagon) lol all with slightly different trim levels, badges, colors and carpeting. All available with a ton of engine options. Bench or Bucket seats. I look at it like from BASE to TOP tier orer you would have "Fairlane,Fairlane 500,Torino,Torino GT,Cobra" en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Torino
Dula, that car looks like a 69' Fairlane. It doesn't have the fastback like my 69' Torino had. It looks just like my buddy's Fairlane though. Is it some kind of base or special model Torino?
Never mind, you said what it is later in the video. I didn't even know they existed in this form.
Yeah fairlanes and Torino, same body. And yes ford made formal roof Torinos. A little sportier trim and base engine was a 302 versus a I6
Hey mint car man!!
What sort of steering wheel is that? Been looking for one the same for awhile now
Cheers
So this is a black mahagony wood grant wheel. No entire sure of the model and if they still make it. Assume they do.
Good one Thanks!!
Did this car come outta KY??? It looks just like the one my dad had in the early 90s
Not that I know of. The car when red was sold and registered in southern California, its whole life until I bought it and brought it to Texas.
YESSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!
What size wheels and tires are on the back of that beautiful car.
Thank you sir!!! 325/50/15's
Great job on your Torino. Ever thought about installing the original GT rims? That would look awesome....
+Tom Reyes - yes, or black steelies! Always wanted a set of steelies for it
that's a nice car
+John Hull - thank you!
It looks pretty good seeing how u went black. It's sad when u get more scratches on it being in the garage, than on the street, huh?
This is true Marty! You know the cure for that is to build a shop! lol
What's the back spacing on the rears?
They are 15x10 with a 4" Backspace.
@@HOUSEOFDULA looks SOO GOOD MAN!
@@markbreaux6613 Thank you! I built the rear end and tub around the wheels
@@HOUSEOFDULA Is there a kit for a mini tub that you know of? And How wide are your Tires?
@@markbreaux6613 No, not that I know of. There may be now, this was years ago when I tubbed it. They are 315's I "believe" 11.5-12" " wide.
Put a 427 or 428 cobra jet. Run on. E 85 pump gas or 97 octane
Hi! nice car! Congratulations! I have a 4 door sedan. I am Argentine, would you help me to collect the spare parts to make it a coupe? Just telling me where I can buy the rear glasses would help me a lot! Thank you!
The only place I really know that sells reproduction parts is Dearborn Classis and Mac auto parts
should be a roots on that thing for the
Agree. Big fat roots sticking out of the hood
Is that the fuel pump I hear? Gotta be annoying after a while.
Nice car I have 68 Gt coup S code
You have BORLA's or old school / THRUSH's Sounds "Not too Loud" yea
Flowmaster 40's Its thumpy and loud-ish not obnoxious, and I hate the tin can sounds of the modern mufflers. Its much louder with the 40's dumped under the car.
Fantastic vid. 👍 just sub
+Steve Pearce - Thank you sir! Glad to have you
HOUSE OF DULA best channel I've seen in along time for content. Ford man aswell 🤜
Any updates on the car ?
Not yet...lame I know, I should be getting to the motor next summer.
Looking forward to it. I have a 68 formal roof that has been in my family for years that I need to start building
When it's not so perfect, you don't have to worry too much about it, right?
I think so yes! Looks good, a driver. When your 12K paint is so perfect its hard to tailgate that slow cement truck or want to take it anywhere...aka use it like a car.
Paint is an orange peel surface finish. Engine too small. Exhaust not impressive either. Exhaust is supposed to exit past the passenger compartment. Valve cover breather/oil filler is a sloppy fit. Lousy tires for everyday street use. NOT impressed.
Hahaha, glad the car is in my possession and not yours then sir. I'd defend each and every one of your comments, but its not worth the effort.
Mine351 winsor
Get a manual transmission . The auto is too heavy . There were some nice in limes available or just a Comp Plus Hurst .
C4 is not heavy at all. Both have their place. I have 2 foxbodies that are manual, one a T5 and one the TKO600, and I tell you, its nice to jump in and tear it up with the auto on here.
It’s not to heavy for a bbf… lol
is that 460 in yet
No, not even close. Spending too much time on the Mustang lately.
NICE YOU DONT SEE ALOT OF 4 SPEED TORIONOS
Wish she was a 4 speed. Only floor mounted auto shifter (moved from column)
Sounds pretty mean.... Sounds like flowmaster 40s!!!!!!!
Love the sound of this car. Always had compliments on the sound
Hi! Who has a Ford Torino1969 coupe?
Hello...Its mine.
@@HOUSEOFDULA I am from Ukraine, and you?
@@HOUSEOFDULA I have an option to buy Ford Torino Fairlane 1969 cuope!
@@HOUSEOFDULA In my country it exists in one copy!
@@HOUSEOFDULA In my country midnight! Let's speak tomorrow? Okay?
where the burn out at
+Moises Sanchez - lol no burnouts with that lil 302 and C4. Maybe if i had a line lock. Car really deserves that big block