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This is the concept for the build on this 1972 Gran Torino Sport. The basic plan is to install a 545 cubic inch big block, Tremec T56 manual transmission with 4.11 gears.
Here is the diamond in the rough, the key word being rough. Unfortunately there is not much available in aftermarket parts for this generation of Torino. Most panels will be replaced with rust free donor pieces. However, aftermarket quarter panels are available.
A rust free piece! Just a little bent up.
After sand blasting and a couple of hours of hammer and dolly work the rear valance is getting close to its original shape.
The paint and old body filler are being stripped off of a donor fender.
This donor door was located on a trip to Arizona.
This door should be replaced, at least it would be much easier than repairing it. However it was decided that it would be repaired rather than replaced.
The first step before anything is cut is to make patterns for the bottom of the door. This enables the new panels to be sized to the original.
A profile gauge is made to match the original door. This will verify the correct shape of the new bottom skin.
The bottom of the door is completed in sections. This allows for somewhat of a visual reference to line up new pieces with the old.
Before the outer skin is welded in place, the inside of the door is painted with POR15 to prevent any future rust.
Here is the metal work completed. Another door saved from the scrap pile. A little bit of body filler and primer will complete this piece.
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