1973 Torino Tribute Restoration

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  1. OrthmannJ

    OrthmannJ Always looking for old ford crew cabs

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    That's a good upgrade! Thanks for sharing. :thumbs2:
     
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    Thank you Gentleman...I have come to really enjoy this hobby and this wagon. :bananaman:
     
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    Hey Guys just wanted to share this past weekends outing with you. A couple weeks ago they announced that the Texas State Fair was cancelled because of the COVID 19 pandemic. Well that meant that a State Fair staple wouldn't be had, but Fletcher's Corny Dogs decided they would do pop-up sites throughout the metro-plex so we could still get our corny dog fix. [​IMG]

    This past Saturday Gas Monkey Garage was hosting the event so we loaded up the wagon and took a drive out to get a corny dog and possibly take a few photos. Low and behold Richard Rawlings, the owner and star of the Fast and Loud show, came out from his private party to take a look at the wagon and even offered to purchase it. He was a real nice guy and even posed for a few photos with my son and I. Granted the guy is in the business of buying and selling cars, but I thought it was cool that he came out to take a look and ask questions about my wagon's history. [​IMG]

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    that is some cool stuff ! Thanks for sharing some "good" things that have happened this year.
     
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    OrthmannJ Always looking for old ford crew cabs

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    I agree with DanR63! That is super cool :thumbs2: Thanks for sharing.
     
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    Thanks Guys....I agree, this year has been crazy, but we have to count our blessings every chance we can. Stay safe!
     
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    OrthmannJ Always looking for old ford crew cabs

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    Yes indeed!
     
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    Granted the guy is in the business of buying and selling cars, but I thought it was cool that he came out to take a look and ask questions about my wagon's history. [​IMG]


    That is awesome. You've got a great looking wagon, he knows his stuff, it's no wonder he came over to have a look.
     
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    Thank you very much!
     
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    20210626_170711_resized.jpg 20210626_173624_resized.jpg 20210626_173641_resized.jpg 20210626_174052_resized.jpg 20210626_174229_resized.jpg 20210626_174257_resized.jpg Hey Guys its been a while since I have posted, but I hope everyone is doing well. I went out to a show this past weekend and snapped a few photos of the wagons there. Enjoy!
     
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    Long time no see Guys....I can't believe how time has just flown by. Just wanted to share a couple photos of the wagon visiting FORDS Garage, its a restaurant near me, a couple months ago.
     

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    Silvertwinkiehobo "Everything that breaks starts with 'F.'"

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    The Torino's looking good! That last photo, the wagon did need a smidge of illumination on the camera side, but otherwise, a very neat pic! I bet the restaurant owner is a Ford Fanatic, they even made sure the exterior lighting was blue!

    I googled Ford's Garage Restaurant, and three locations came up; which location were you?
     
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    Good to hear from you gpd. Nice photos, thanks for sharing them.
     
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    I agree...the lighting was pretty dark behind the restaurant that night and my old timey cell phone camera wouldn't illuminate like the newer ones do...:rofl:

    But we were at the Plano, TX location. I highly recommend going there. It was a very nice experience.
     
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    Silvertwinkiehobo "Everything that breaks starts with 'F.'"

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    I'm in New Braunfels, between San Antonio and Austin, but I have family in Frisco, so I'll have to roll up there with my '79 Ranchero.
     
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