1970 Ford Torino

Fastback

5.0 stroked to 347ci

Automatic

Clear

Gasoline

1970 FORD TORINO GTReListed as a buyer backed out of saleI am willing to end auction early for a reasonable offer This is the one you've been waiting for! Two owner west coast car. This Torino started life at the San Jose plant in sunny California, and was one of the earliest cars off the line. It was sold new by Gridley Country Ford in rural Gridley, California, and spent the first 29 years of it's life in Oroville, CA. It was traded into Ed Wittmeier Ford in July of 2000 with under 100,000 original miles showing. As an employee, I had the opportunity to purchase this car for my personal use, justifying the purchase with my (then) wife that this would be my daily driver/primary vehicle. So all of the repairs, service, and upgrades were carried out a little at a time, handling necessities like radiator, brakes, and chassis repairs first. The build sheet was found under the back seat and confirms the following:August 1969 assembly, San Jose Plant1970 Torino GT302 2V V8 EngineC4 TransmissionAir ConditioningClockBucket Seats with ConsoleHide-away Headlights14" Steel Wheels with plain caps and beauty rings8" 3.0 open rear axlePower front disc brakesPower steeringCalifornia EmissionsThe following list of upgrades and services have been done in the last 17 years and 40,000 miles: BODY:All trim and emblems removed to bare body. Soda blasted to bare metal. NO RUST FOUNDPainted and bodywork by Knockout Collision Center, Chico CaliforniaFord Sonic Blue ExteriorSikkens system paint products. Basecoat Clear Coat, wet sanded and buffed. Show quality finish that has aged nicely. Small nicks from driving and storage. Paint job is 12 years old.All weatherstripping was replaced at time of resprayAll emblems were replacedSide marker and front turn lenses NOS tail lightsRe-chromed hide-away grillsRe-chromed front and rear bumpersRe-chromed side window belt trimNO RUST REPAIRS NEEDED, NO PANEL REPLACEMENTS NEEDED, NO BONDO. Body repairs were limited to door dings, panel alignment, and improving on factory imperfections.There are now some minor nicks consistent with 12 years of age. Some subtle surface rust bubbling has started to appear behind the driver's door at the seam between the sill and quarter panel. There is a bullseye repair in the front windshieldThere are some small expansion and contraction cracks in the seam sealer in the rain drip rails.CHASSIS:Tie rods, A-arm bushings, end links, sway bar links, ball joints, idler arm and front shocks were all replaced in 2002 and have about 35,000 miles on themPower steering Ram replaced with new in 2014Steering box replaced with rebuilt in 2007Power steering pump replaced when engine was rebuilt in 2004Rear air shocks installed 2013NO RUST IN ANY CHASSIS RAILSThe rear springs are the originals and have sagged. I have added helper springs to restore ride height.ENGINE REBUILD 2004:Seasoned 1996 Lincoln Town Car roller cam 5.0 blockBored and stroked to 347 ci.Tuned for mild street use with a power band from 1200-5500 rpmShort piston deck height (no oil ring and wrist pin intersection)10.0:1 calculated compression ratioBalanced rotating assemblyStandard pressure/high volume oil pumpHardened oil pump/distributor drive shaft50 oz performance front dampener5.7 liter performance profile roller cam (EFI profile for smooth idle)Edelbrock Performer Aluminum HeadsRoller rockersNew roller liftersARP studsEdelbrock AirGap intake manifoldEdelbrock Performer 600 CFM carburetor with automatic choke and Holly choke delay kit (better cold engine driveability)Long tube headers3" pipe to muffler, and 2.5" from muffler to rear of carCross over tubeFlowmaster 60 series mufflersDavis DUI HEI custom curved distributorDavis low resistance plug wiresV-belt pulleys. Crank pulley is undersized.High volume aluminum water pumpOversized Big Block spec radiator with dual SPAL electric fan and shroud kit90 Amp re-clocked internally regulated alternatorK&N air filterAluminum valve coversPan gasket, timing chain gasket, and front gasket have been replaced in the last four years, however there is evidence of some oil leaking.TRANSMISSION:Rebuilt 1986 Lincoln Town Car AOD 4 speed overdrive transmissionTransgo shift kit for firmer shifts and ability to hold overdrive at full throttleHigh RPM governor for later shifts and faster downshiftsNew Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe Torque converter (1800 stall spec and heavy duty per factory specs)Early style AOD kick down rodHeavy duty "A" servoLubrication modificationsThere is evidence that the pan gasket may be seeping.DRIVE SHAFT AND REAR END 2004:Custom built and balanced drive shaft (designed to handle 500+hp to handle future upgrades)Small bearing 28 spline 9" rear end (less weight than a large bearing 9")New 3.79:1 final drive ratio gear set Rebuilt Ford TractionLoc limited slip carrierAll new bearingsBRAKES:Slotted and cross drilled front stock size rotors (2013)New brake hoses (2006)New brake booster (2006)New master cylinder (2006)New proportioning valve and brake warning light switch (2006)New rear brake pads and slave cylinders (2006)INTERIOR:Correct 1970 NOS speedometer (a 1971 speedometer is visually different and often was used as a replacement)NOS Temperature and Fuel gaugesNOS clock upgraded with quarts movementAccessory Volt meter and mechanical oil pressure gaugesInstrument cluster has been re-chromed and detailed but shows some small chips from useNew instrument cluster lensLED instrument lightingNew turn signal switchNew ignition switchNew headlight switchIntermittent wipersNOS fan switchAll HVAC vents have been re-chromedReproduction dash pad in perfect conditionRestored and reinforced center console with new light lens and LED lightsKenwood AM/FM/CD with iPod control, Pandora, bluetooth, and satellite radio ready. Rear input for iPodTrunk mounted dual power amplifiers and Kicker subwooferNew original loop style carpetNew headlinerFront seats were re-upholstered with NOS comfort weave fabric that is no longer available and not correctly reproducedModern retractable front seat belts and shoulder harnessFactory option convenience group has been added, includes parking brake light, lights on warning, seat belt reminder, and front floorboard courtesy lightsNew sail panelsNew parcel shelfRare rear window defogger with in-dash switchRear seat is original comfort weave materialAll new window cranks and knobsNew front arm rests and basesFront door panels have been replaced with later 1971 style door panels (similar but not correct for the 1970 model)Driver's seat side bolster shows some wear in the vinyl.OTHER ITEMS OF NOTE:New gas tank (2014)NOS dog dish hub capsTires have about 8,000 miles on themNew Battery at time of listingA/C converted to Sanden style compressor and R134a refrigerantHeater core replaced (2014)Heater/AC fan replaced (2014)Trunk is lined with Dynamat sound proofing and is carpeted.Hide-away headlight NOS vacuum motor with modified spring assembly (no winking headlights)Binder with most receipts, tuning tips, transmission info, cam specs, etc.I started this project when my daughter wasn't even one year old, and now, she has started college so it is time to sell my baby to help pay the bill. She has been well cared for. She does well in peoples choice car shows, having won a Judges choice award twice. I easily have the starting price wrapped up just in the bodywork, chrome and paint that was done. She drives like a 1970 that has about 40,000 miles on her. In town, I get about 13 mpg and on the open road she will break 20 mpg. She was built so that I could enjoy and afford to drive her. If the buyer is in Washington State, I'll include the ultra rare "LAKE CHELAN FORD" license plate frame and YOM license plates. (I even found one with the correct "August" month sticker on it, and added a reproduction 1970 expiration tag. If the buyer is in California, I'll include the original blue plates. I also have some spare parts that will be included in the sale. You will get looks and stares, and make new friends where ever you take her. Cosmetically, there is wear on the side bolster of the driver's seat. There is some very small bubbling where the sill meets the rear quarter just behind the passenger door. The seam sealer above the doors has some age cracks. There is a bullseye in the front windshield that has been repaired. There is some oil seepage that would be consistent with the time and mileage since the major rebuild work was completed. Please feel free to message me with specific questions, or for a picture of a specific spot. Ebay limits the number of pictures.