Hello from the Jersey Shore

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  1. GTW

    GTW Well-Known Member

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    Hey, Jeff. :Welcome:
     
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    For some reason I missed this thread?! :Welcome:to the wagon train, gul.:D That's a nice Torino...one of my favorites!(y)
     
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    Nice solid buy ! Like it. be glad you have a manual back window:banghead3: Just fixed mine. New motor , new slides on the window regulator , had to make my own ! Not easy but it works great now. Good luck and welcome (y)
     
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    Welcome to the madness Jeff! That wagon looks great! Sedan delivery huh? Interesting project, keep us informed. :camera::camera::camera::camera::camera: for opening post pic rating btw. On a side note, what can you tell us about the old gas station? Don't see those in GA. :Welcome:
     
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    Nice intro Jeff! Love the cars and the pics! Welcome to the Forum!!! :Welcome:
     
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    a far as I know it's been like that for many,many years.My younger Brother use to drive past it on weekends coming home to visit from college in 98 and said it was closed down before that.
    would love to buy and fix it up and put it back in service but doubt the state will let you use the old style pumps,but retro is the only way I would go with that
     
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    here's some photo's with the Torq Thrust wheels that were on my 72 GTS
    gives the wagon a whole new look
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    Hi Jeff,

    Very nice ride! I really love the front end of the early seventies Torinos.

    Regards,

    Eric
     
    ejhoover151, Jun 20, 2012
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    aint it amazing what new shoes can do??(y):D
     
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    did a test to see how the paint will shine up
    I cleaned the car the other day with pressure washer so I didn't want to use the electric buffer ad splatter compound everywhere so I just hand rubbed it with compound and a micro fiber towel and put a coat of wax on it.

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    Nice job, it looks amazing! Stay hydrated especially if you are planning to complete the job this weekend.

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    That's going to be stellar!!:yup::thumbs2:
     
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    Mmmmm. I'm hungry for hot dogs now, for some reason.
     
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    ModelT1 Still Lost in the 50's

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    :Welcome:Jeff. How do we miss some of these threads and intros? Sorry I'm late. I had a red 72 Gran Torino wagon. Bought it to pull a mid sized RV. Sadly the RV was a long single axle and I got talked into trading the Torino on a new 75 Ford truck, also red.
    Our Gran Torino was black inside. looked great with the red exterior. I sure miss that wagon.
    Hopefully your cleaning and waxing will pay off. What a difference. :clap:
    Love those wheels. Same as I have on our 1939 Ford.
     
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    ModelT1 Still Lost in the 50's

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    :yahoo:Musturd yeller ! :rofl2:
     
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