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stuwee said:
Oh My, I just talked to some of my Ford buds, and that '76 is rare-0-mundo!! with that half vinyl roof and that window...the T-Birds from those years had that window, the Torino's and most T-Birds had slat-like triple windows in the C pilars (invocking the slat trim pieces on the body of the '61 thru '63 Birds) ///, \\\
Shoot! That car just changed hands from one club member to another, less than a few months ago. The original owner from Squamish (two owners ago) sold one of his Gran Torinos (the one pictured) and kept his other.

Nando.
 

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Big Speakers. look around I posted them yesterday.

Oh yeah. Forgive me Father, I'm constantly whoring my speakers already.
 

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Elite-ist said:
stuwee said:
Oh My, I just talked to some of my Ford buds, and that '76 is rare-0-mundo!! with that half vinyl roof and that window...the T-Birds from those years had that window, the Torino's and most T-Birds had slat-like triple windows in the C pilars (invocking the slat trim pieces on the body of the '61 thru '63 Birds) ///, \\\
Shoot! That car just changed hands from one club member to another, less than a few months ago. The original owner from Squamish (two owners ago) sold one of his Gran Torinos (the one pictured) and kept his other.

Nando.
That's a cryin' shame, it's not to my taste, but still a cool, rare ride!!

I don't know what your regs are up there, but I'd drop a 351 Cleveland in there with a 4bbl and duals and make the crowds squeal with delight!!! Bridge girder bumpers be Damned, that's a unique cruiser!! :faroah:
 

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stuwee said:
Elite-ist said:
stuwee said:
Oh My, I just talked to some of my Ford buds, and that '76 is rare-0-mundo!! with that half vinyl roof and that window...the T-Birds from those years had that window, the Torino's and most T-Birds had slat-like triple windows in the C pilars (invocking the slat trim pieces on the body of the '61 thru '63 Birds) ///, \\\
Shoot! That car just changed hands from one club member to another, less than a few months ago. The original owner from Squamish (two owners ago) sold one of his Gran Torinos (the one pictured) and kept his other.

Nando.
That's a cryin' shame, it's not to my taste, but still a cool, rare ride!!

I don't know what your regs are up there, but I'd drop a 351 Cleveland in there with a 4bbl and duals and make the crowds squeal with delight!!! Bridge girder bumpers be Damned, that's a unique cruiser!! :faroah:
If I'm not mistaken, it already has the 351 Cleveland, 4bbl carb and dual exhaust.

Nando.
 

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Bridge Girder Bumpers??? WHERE"S THE F%^$#@^ LINK!!!!!!!!??????
Hehe, here ya go!! 100lbs of solid chrome, bend the frame on a hot day bumpers!! :eek: ! Ain't nuthin' nice!! http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=197 ... =IGRE#x0y0

Nando, I seriously doubt it had a Cleveland, more likely a Windsor 351. Both great engines, the C just had a bit more oomph!! I'd love to hear from your friend about it, that window is just so rare and cool!

And what trannie was it? C-4? C-6? The rearend in Canada was probably a very low gear in first and higher in second, some had the rare OD with just a tap of the toe :ugeek:
 

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stuwee said:
laatsch55 said:
Bridge Girder Bumpers??? WHERE"S THE F%^$#@^ LINK!!!!!!!!??????
Hehe, here ya go!! 100lbs of solid chrome, bend the frame on a hot day bumpers!! :eek: ! Ain't nuthin' nice!! http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=197 ... =IGRE#x0y0" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Nando, I seriously doubt it had a Cleveland, more likely a Windsor 351. Both great engines, the C just had a bit more oomph!! I'd love to hear from your friend about it, that window is just so rare and cool!

And what trannie was it? C-4? C-6? The rearend in Canada was probably a very low gear in first and higher in second, some had the rare OD with just a tap of the toe :ugeek:
As soon as I found out more info about it, I'll post it. Even more pictures if he obliges.

Nando.
 

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I may refer to one of my reference books, but I have since read online that the opera windows were an option for the 1976 Gran Torino.

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I may refer to one of my reference books, but I have since read online that the opera windows were an option for the 1976 Gran Torino.

Nando.
Hehe, he said 'opera windows' :lol: :lol:

btw, your A&W pics made me bring out one of my favorite T-shirts, I'm a T-shirt fiend :twisted: , I have thousands of them.....and I need MORE!!!!

anyway, The Munsters ROCK!!!!!!
 

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