Newest addition to the fleet

I can only imagine what a 429 would feel like. A base '73 Torino with just 429 and tow package came over to UK earlier this year with single digit original miles, dark green east coast car. The manual steering is heavy for sure but I like it non-the-less. Do you have power brakes? I know the front disc was standard on all '72 Torino's but I read in some original literature that power bakes was standard on all wagons, mine does not have. Is yours an original red car? Is the interior black without 3rd row seats? Mine is original paint (mostly) the colour is "Grey Gold" with black interior, mint except for the lack of carpet. Good you're onto a grill, they were all grey originally and contemporary consumer reports complained of chickens etc smashing straight through the grill! Would have been so much better in alu.

 

3rd row was optional, literature does say power brakes were standard, but were actually an option.

The effort is not really the issue - it is the over 5 turns lock to lock that bothers me. Lots of winding and unwinding.

It is an original 2B red car. 1 repaint in 2007 as close as they could match at the time. Interior is black and pretty nice. I really like the six, but wish there were a way to fuel inject it.

 

Yes, the grills are so fragile, a hard sneeze will inflict damage.

 

grill is a bitch to remove, you have to undo so much hardware in hard-to-reach spots. yeah there's a lot of wheel turning, especially here in UK, makes it hard to look effortless and cool driving round town! But then I like a car that makes you work, part of the charm. I like that you have one from each end of the spectrum. If you have found a parts Torino from which the grill is coming I'd be interested if other bits were available (that you pass on)

 

We told you over at GTS.org to get into the FordSix forum for that 250. They used those in Australia for a LONG time after the last 200cid ones went in '83 Fairmonts and Mustangs.

http://fordsix.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=51&t=60849

Lots of EFI topics on that forum. You could also do a MegaSquirt setup, use easier to tune Weber carbs, try a TBI setup from a 4.3 GM V6, or fab up the 300cid intake and EFI equipment and use slightly smaller injectors.

 

Yes, I will check out that site. I'd love to get a TBI setup on it and leave that 250 where it is. Great running little booger, and the transmission is silent.

 

Latest pictures of the red wagon. Engine is still running well, but have a roller GT40 engine and T5 I am installing this winter. Also sold the black Bullits and installed this 17 X 8 and 18 X 10 staggered Bullit set with new tires. Now, it fills the wheelwells like I wanted.