1973 Ford Gran Torino

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  1. jwdtenn

    jwdtenn Well-Known Member

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    jwdtenn, Feb 16, 2022
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    OrthmannJ Always looking for old ford crew cabs

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    Dang. I like the looks of this car. But seriously? One photo?
     
    OrthmannJ, Feb 17, 2022
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    Agreed. Nice looking car. I like that shade of blue on it. I'm not a Ford guy, but I wonder if that's a factory colour?
     
    WagonTheDog, Mar 22, 2022
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    Silvertwinkiehobo "Everything that breaks starts with 'F.'"

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    Yes it is. But it looks like they wetted the car before the photo. Properly waxed paint doesn't look like colored chrome, which this does.
     
    Silvertwinkiehobo, Mar 23, 2022
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    It very well could have been, unless it had a clear coat. What's the factory colour called?

    @jwdtenn The ad has since been taken down for this one. What was the asking price, do you remember?
     
    WagonTheDog, Mar 23, 2022
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    Silvertwinkiehobo "Everything that breaks starts with 'F.'"

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    Screenshot of the 1973 paint codes:

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    I'd say it's 'Bright Dark Blue' or 'Medium Blue.'
     
    Silvertwinkiehobo, Mar 23, 2022
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    Looking at other references online, I'd put my money on it being Medium Blue (3D/M5087). Thanks for the colour chart!

    Cheers.
     
    WagonTheDog, Mar 25, 2022
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    Silvertwinkiehobo "Everything that breaks starts with 'F.'"

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    You're welcome!
     
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