1970 Ford Torino

Convertible

8 - Cyl.

Automatic

0H37N100116

Clear

Gasoline

General: Classic convertible in need of restoration. I've owned the car for about 25 years. I bought it after a repaint and a light restoration from a friend who worked restoring cars. He is a Ford guy and made a couple changes in the car; Namely, the shaker and AC. He owned the car for a 2-3 years. I don't know about it's history before that 1983-5. I have a Marti report ordered that is due 11/9/2011. I'll post the results when I get them. As far as I know, there are no other changes to the car. Changes: 1. Shaker scoop is not original. It came with a Torino GT hood. The shaker setup was from a 1970-71 Torino, but I'm not sure which year. 2. Not a factory AC. AC came from another 1970 Torino. 3. Not sure if the Style Steel wheels are original (forgot to ask). Everything is "correct" for the car, as far as matching how the car would appear in its era. Here is the breakdown on the VIN: 0 - 1970 H - Built in Lorain Ohio 37 - Torino GT Convertible N - 429-4v "Thunder Jet"100116 - Serial Number The decode information is here: http://www.torinocobra.com/torino_vin_70.htmThus this is a "Thunder Jet" 429-4v 360HP engine. The car is quite rare and valuable. The rear end is a 31 spline traction control 3.50. As far as I know, this is original (the Marti report will determine for sure). Known Defects: 1. Needs paint. Has a few minor rust spots. The underbody and frame are almost clear of rust. 2. Needs interior. 3. Cracks in grill. 4. Needs new top, but I am including a replacemnt. 5. There is a cracked cast piece on the driver side of the top. Might be able to bond this somehow, but probably needs to be replaced. The top mechanics is also slow and should be lubricated at the very least. Used to blow a lot of top fuses. 6. Rear view mirror needs to be reglued. 7. No seat bealts. 8. The transmission shifts hard and has had a tendency to leak fluid. 9. About 20 years ago, I had the engine rebuilt and had sleeves put in the block (I got some cylinder wall rust while having the heads done). Although it has been a long time, the engine only has about 15,000 miles since the rebuild. More Pictures: https://picasaweb.google.com/110854256018385318469/Torino Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N369C3dozBE On Nov-06-11 at 09:37:46 PST, seller added the following information: Corrected the link to make it clickable: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N369C3dozBE Also, if you desire to put the original hood & intake back on the car, you can probably get a couple grand for the shaker: http://www.ebay.com/itm/1970-1971-Ford-Torino-Shaker-Hood-Assy-Complete-351C-/280608623866?pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item415593ccfa#ht_526wt_1008 On Nov-09-11 at 07:05:05 PST, seller added the following information: Okay, the Marti report is in. I posted on Google Docs here: https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=explorer&chrome=true&srcid=0BwHtwMJmIzIsYWJlMjkwNTEtNjY5My00NDJmLWJhNjMtZjY3MTNlZmRmNDFi&hl=en_US If the link doesn't work, here is a cut and paste:---Thank you for your interest in our services. We have determined the following information for your car from the Ford Database we have: DOOR DATA PLATE INFORMATIONSerial Number 0H37N1001160 1970H Built at Lorain37 Torino GT 2-Door ConvertibleN 429-4V Engine 116th Ford vehicle scheduled for production at Lorain07/69 Built: July, 196976F Torino GT 2-Door ConvertibleQ Medium Blue Metallic Paint, Ford #3319-AYW White Turin Knit/Vinyl Bucket Seats w/Black ComponentsO 3.00 Traction-Lok Axle RatioU C-6 Select Shift Cruise-O-Matic24 Jacksonville Ordering District DEALER#: 24I429 Your vehicle was ordered with the following features:Body Side Tape StripeWhite Power Top w/Glass BackliteC-6 Select Shift Cruise-O-MaticTraction-Lok DifferentialElectric ClockVisibility Light GroupG78X14 Belted TiresWhite Sidewall TiresRim Blow-Deluxe Steering WheelPower Side WindowsConsolePower Front Disc BrakesPower SteeringAM RadioIntermittent Windshield WipersColor Keyed Racing Mirrors Your car was actually produced on July 30, 1969 -- twenty-six days behind schedule. Kevin Marti--- What was learned: 1. Since I don't see the style steel wheels there, I assume that those were added afterwards. They were a dealer option. 2. The rear axle was the desirable traction control model, but the ratio was/is 3.00 rather than 3.50. I suspect that the original is still in the car and I just thought that it was 3.5 ratio. If anyone knows an easy way to check please email me.3. The car is supposed to have the Body Side Stripe. That is not installed.4. Everything else is correct (i.e. color, interior, top buckets). Well, I don't have the original radio.