351cid Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 I was reading about the two guys with the Mustangs in the Ring brothers thread. I know some have mentioned their toys as time has gone by...but I thought a thread might be cool. I have a 72 Gran Torino Sport with a 393 stroker Cleveland and a 5 speed. Project in progress, but I've gotten it safe & legal to drive, so it's now a lot of fun. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Rosadini Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 I was reading about the two guys with the Mustangs in the Ring brothers thread. I know some have mentioned their toys as time has gone by...but I thought a thread might be cool. I have a 72 Gran Torino Sport with a 393 stroker Cleveland and a 5 speed. Project in progress, but I've gotten it safe & legal to drive, so it's now a lot of fun. Nice-something different. what is fuel system? Trans? Rear end gears? Any guess on HP? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Project-Fairmont Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 My on going '65 FFR Daytona Coupe project. This is a completely home built kit, motor etc. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bq5L95b41js http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yoVyYU5HVe4 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
351cid Posted January 20, 2014 Author Share Posted January 20, 2014 Nice-something different. what is fuel system? Trans? Rear end gears? Any guess on HP? Thank you. Currently it has a stock fuel tank with a Carter mechanical fuel pump. Lines from the tank to the pump are stainless 3/8" lines. From the pump to the carb are braided steel running through a regulator to a 750 Edelbrock carb. Future plans are for a new fuel tank with an in-tank fuel pump. I will convert this to EFI when the financial resources are in place. The trans is a T-5 out of a 1995 Mustang GT that has been beefed up (as much as you can beef up a T-5). I'm running a cheap parts store clutch and cheap rear U-joints (with a driveshaft loop), in hopes they will keep the shock from destroying the tranny. Future plans are for a TKO 600, again when $$ arrives. The rear is a 9" Traction-Lok with 3.55 gears. Calculations done on my machinists program (he builds race motors) show that **ideally** this little motor should put out 475-490 hp and 500ish lb ft at the crank. Based on "feathered' acceleration runs, I calculated about 375 wheel hp (430 crank). I still have some tweaking to do to find the rest, but I'm pretty happy with what I have. It will bark the 275/60-15's in 3rd, and will pull like a banshee from 1500-5000 rpm. The throttle will put a smile on your face. Best part for me on this motor is how hard it runs considering I built it on a budget. The crank, rods, and pistons were used that I pulled from a race motor I built for a guy 5 years ago. He moved up to a stroker 514 and I traded him labor for the Cleveland. The heads are Aussie iron that I had the bowls blended and a 5 angle valve job. The cam is from another motor I bought that had a thrown rod. These kinds of swaps have netted me 450 hp +/- for less than $1500 in actual cash. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
351cid Posted January 20, 2014 Author Share Posted January 20, 2014 Front view.jpgSide view.jpg My on going '65 FFR Daytona Coupe project. This is a completely home built kit, motor etc. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bq5L95b41js http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yoVyYU5HVe4 Some day I want to build their 33 HotRod. My issue is: I have to finish my car & build my wife's 71 Torino convertible first. I may not have enough years left to ever build another 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92LX302 Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 Love those '72. Here's my '92 LX Hatch. Factory 5-speed no-option car with the original paint. Basic aluminium heads, intake and cam. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMSA-XJR9 Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 Some great "toys" and thanks for posting! This is my toy. . . . a 2004 Mach 1. Only chassis and suspension modifications. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMoon Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 Love seeing all these toys! My Ford-powered toy... 2007 Shelby GT500 coupe, alloy/tungsten stripes. Mods include the SVT Handling Pack, SVT KR Mufflers, SVT KR Shifter, BMR LCAs and adjustable Panhard, and Goodridge SS brake lines. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edstock Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 Fine rides, thank-you. IMHO the 72 Torino was one of Styling Dep't.'s finest creations. Then 73 brought us the railroad tie front bumper. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lastdeadlast Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 351CID: I love those old Torino's.. Great car! Project-Fairmont: One of my favorite track cars of all time. Looks like a first class build 92LX302: You nailed the stance of that Mustang. The rear wheel offset really makes that car. IMSA-XJR9: Great stance as well.. The wheels look great. I know a guy with a Mach that races at VIR.. Sweet ride. MadManMoon: Nice Cobra, I bet that thing is fun open tracking... Keep the pics coming. I love to see what ideas people come up with. -Shannon 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moosetang Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 Those are some very nice toys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark B. Morrow Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 Thank you. Currently it has a stock fuel tank with a Carter mechanical fuel pump. Lines from the tank to the pump are stainless 3/8" lines. From the pump to the carb are braided steel running through a regulator to a 750 Edelbrock carb. Future plans are for a new fuel tank with an in-tank fuel pump. I will convert this to EFI when the financial resources are in place. The trans is a T-5 out of a 1995 Mustang GT that has been beefed up (as much as you can beef up a T-5). I'm running a cheap parts store clutch and cheap rear U-joints (with a driveshaft loop), in hopes they will keep the shock from destroying the tranny. Future plans are for a TKO 600, again when $$ arrives. The rear is a 9" Traction-Lok with 3.55 gears. Calculations done on my machinists program (he builds race motors) show that **ideally** this little motor should put out 475-490 hp and 500ish lb ft at the crank. Based on "feathered' acceleration runs, I calculated about 375 wheel hp (430 crank). I still have some tweaking to do to find the rest, but I'm pretty happy with what I have. It will bark the 275/60-15's in 3rd, and will pull like a banshee from 1500-5000 rpm. The throttle will put a smile on your face. Best part for me on this motor is how hard it runs considering I built it on a budget. The crank, rods, and pistons were used that I pulled from a race motor I built for a guy 5 years ago. He moved up to a stroker 514 and I traded him labor for the Cleveland. The heads are Aussie iron that I had the bowls blended and a 5 angle valve job. The cam is from another motor I bought that had a thrown rod. These kinds of swaps have netted me 450 hp +/- for less than $1500 in actual cash. Really nice choice. I still remember seeing my first '72 at the Ford showroom. I love the lines and the nose. It is a shame that the bumper regs for '73 cluttered up the clean shape of the '72. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark B. Morrow Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 Front view.jpgSide view.jpg My on going '65 FFR Daytona Coupe project. This is a completely home built kit, motor etc. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bq5L95b41js http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yoVyYU5HVe4 That's gonna be lots of fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcthorne Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 (edited) Ok, you asked.... Here is a pic of me with my 'Other Wife': Edited January 21, 2014 by jcthorne 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 <drool> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92merc Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 Ok, you asked.... Here is a pic of me with my 'Other Wife': SAWweet! GT would be my top pick of a lottery car. I don't care they haven't been made for years. That car just has timeless classic looks and more than enough power to get me in trouble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
30 OTT 6 Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 (edited) Ok, you asked.... Here is a pic of me with my 'Other Wife': I'd love to take your wife for a ride! I pun, I pun! Seriously... mighty fine automobile, sir. Edited January 21, 2014 by 30 OTT 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvrsvt Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 My "toy" car is my more or less stock 2006 Mustang GT....bad thing is my SHO has more mods to it then the Mustang does My dream is to have a kit car Cobra with a Coyote 5L in it or maybe take the engine out of my Mustang and Mod it to hell lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMoon Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 Ok, you asked.... Here is a pic of me with my 'Other Wife': Wow! Awesome! Owning one of these is on my Bucket List for sure. A thing of pure beauty! I'm with silvrsvt - I want to build a FFR Cobra kit with the 5.0L Coyote someday. Still trying to talk my wife into doing the weekend course at their factory so we can get a feel for whether it's feasible for us to do it ourselves. We're both engineers by degree, and I've become a bit of a gearhead (changing brakes/rotors, suspension install, etc.), but I think a kit car assembly is a pretty big leap above that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardJensen Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 (edited) but I think a kit car assembly is a pretty big leap above that! Meh. If you installed a suspension, you can probably build a kit car---mostly, you need the right tools. And the time. Big thing about building the car, is, you don't have as many hassles working around stuff that's already there--or at least you shouldn't. The build order should minimize that, the same as they do on an assembly line. Edited January 22, 2014 by RichardJensen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lfeg Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Well, I am waiting for some warm weather to get one of my toys out of the barn - my red two door two seater Ford with a 4.8 V8, 5 speed, and 20" wheels. It really screams with the 6.33 axle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Project-Fairmont Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 (edited) Meh. If you installed a suspension, you can probably build a kit car---mostly, you need the right tools. And the time. Big thing about building the car, is, you don't have as many hassles working around stuff that's already there--or at least you shouldn't. The build order should minimize that, the same as they do on an assembly line. Yea, thats what I thought too. Its entirely more abstract, the assembly manual is barely a reference. Thankfully there are 2 very active build forums to learn and share. I did not use a donor car per se, however the difficult part is finding solutions to certain (every...) things. The creativity is the best part though. I am glad I knew not of what I was in for in for in terms of door, hood and overall body prep. The irony is I now know what to expect and would do another (maybe...). Edited January 22, 2014 by Project-Fairmont 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 (edited) Few shots of my toy... original owner '97 Cobra: 110,000 miles, Vortech S-trim @ 10 psi, fully-forged internals, stock heads, stock transmission, custom Roush body kit and exhaust, and boku suspension work. The dyno is a little out of date, but still within 15-20 rwhp of where I'm at now. Never had a good run with it at the track, as traction was horrible. Managed high 12's with a best trap speed of 118 (!!!) mph. I have a set of 17x9 MT drag radials ready to go on for the next track run, whenever that is. Edited January 22, 2014 by NickF1011 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captainp4 Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 '78 Bronco 460/c6/205/sterling10.25(welded)/d60 front, ~4" lift, roll cage, 39.5" boggers, etc.. woopow! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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