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MY 1968 GT RESTORATION

Started by CobraJoe, 2024-12-27 18:21

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CobraJoe

#510
2026-02-22 11:27
Thank you Tom!
When I was 14 years old, I was amazed at how unintelligent my father was. By the time I turned 21, I was astounded at how much he had learned in the last 7 years!


'96 Bronco,
'39 Ford Coupe,
'57 Fairlane, SOLD
'68 Torino GT Formal Roof
2015 F150,
2025 Edge Platinum

CobraJoe

#511
2026-02-23 15:34
Jackpot! 30" Freaking inches for us!


When I was 14 years old, I was amazed at how unintelligent my father was. By the time I turned 21, I was astounded at how much he had learned in the last 7 years!


'96 Bronco,
'39 Ford Coupe,
'57 Fairlane, SOLD
'68 Torino GT Formal Roof
2015 F150,
2025 Edge Platinum

CobraJoe

#512
2026-02-23 15:39




When I was 14 years old, I was amazed at how unintelligent my father was. By the time I turned 21, I was astounded at how much he had learned in the last 7 years!


'96 Bronco,
'39 Ford Coupe,
'57 Fairlane, SOLD
'68 Torino GT Formal Roof
2015 F150,
2025 Edge Platinum

RICH MUISE

#513
2026-02-23 19:57 Last Edit: 2026-02-23 20:00 by RICH MUISE
OUCH!  You've been busy shoveling and plowing.
The last winter I spent there I spent hours out on the street shoveling out my wife's '63 Galaxie Convert. Heavy wet stuff and had to walk around to the yard to dump each shovel. The city plows had made one pass on the street and had pretty much buried her car with snow, slush and ice. I finally got done and went in for coffee and a change of clothes. Then I heard the noise...........the snow plow making another pass. yep, buried it again.

It's supposed to be 84 here tomorrow.........not a typo.
I can do this, I can do this, I, well, maybe

mustang6984

#514
2026-02-23 22:21
We'll be 66...about double what we were today.
Joe...you know...not supposed to be using that shovel on snow as you become fine wine...LOL!!!    :003:
Nothing is impossible...
The word it's self says I'M POSSIBLE  (Audrey Hepburn)

2 '57 Ford Couriers AND '57 Fairlane
3 Mustangs, '69 fastback-'84 SVO-'88 Saleen Convertible
'49 Ford P/U
'50 Dodge P/U
'82 RX-7
'65 Chrysler New Yorker

Ford Blue blood

#515
2026-02-24 06:38
I am enjoying a balmy 23 this morning (0630), might get up to 50 today.....
Certfied Ford nut, Bill
2024F150 Lariat
2018 Lincoln MKZ
2016 Focus (wife's car)
1961 Comet S-22
1956 Ford Crown Victoria
36 Chevy 351C/FMX/8"/M II

CobraJoe

#516
2026-02-24 07:40
Final total 37"

 :pottytrain5:
When I was 14 years old, I was amazed at how unintelligent my father was. By the time I turned 21, I was astounded at how much he had learned in the last 7 years!


'96 Bronco,
'39 Ford Coupe,
'57 Fairlane, SOLD
'68 Torino GT Formal Roof
2015 F150,
2025 Edge Platinum

RICH MUISE

#517
2026-02-24 08:12
Be careful in that snow Joe.........I seem to remember a few years back when you broke an ankle or leg in snow. Are you plowing in the Bronco?
I can do this, I can do this, I, well, maybe

CobraJoe

#518
2026-02-24 08:48
Yes sir, and trust me, after two years of doctors and re-hab, I am extremely careful!
When I was 14 years old, I was amazed at how unintelligent my father was. By the time I turned 21, I was astounded at how much he had learned in the last 7 years!


'96 Bronco,
'39 Ford Coupe,
'57 Fairlane, SOLD
'68 Torino GT Formal Roof
2015 F150,
2025 Edge Platinum

mustang6984

#519
2026-02-24 17:51
Quote from: CobraJoe on 2026-02-24 08:48Yes sir, and trust me, after two years of doctors and re-hab, I am extremely careful!
Me too...so careful that I don't mess with it. I let the 18-24 inches we generally get clear itself off with help from the sun. I shoveled my last snow probably 8-9 years ago. Took me well over a week to get my right shoulder to stop screaming curse words  :092:  at me!
Nothing is impossible...
The word it's self says I'M POSSIBLE  (Audrey Hepburn)

2 '57 Ford Couriers AND '57 Fairlane
3 Mustangs, '69 fastback-'84 SVO-'88 Saleen Convertible
'49 Ford P/U
'50 Dodge P/U
'82 RX-7
'65 Chrysler New Yorker

thomasso

#520
2026-02-24 22:39
Damn, 83 in Mesa today. I'm through with snow.
57 E Code Black 76B   55 Willys Aero   63 Rivera   99 Lightning  1- XK8 Convs.   05 Vanden Plas  etc.

CobraJoe

#521
2026-03-21 16:53
Okay, so a while back I had decided I wanted to do the "Shelby Drop" on my '68 but didn't want to drill another set of holes in the shock towers, so, I had ordered a set of SPC upper control arms. They have been sitting on the shelf for about 5 weeks waiting to be installed. For those who aren't familiar with them, they are fully adjustable and offer ±3° Improved Caster as well as Camber settings that can be set to 0°, -1°, or -2° for superior cornering.
yesterday I finally got the Corvette off the lift and was able to get the Torino back on...



Their arms offer three factory setting holes for camber... 0* -1* or -2*





I chose -1* and installed the ball joints and painted them...





They are a lot nicer than the OG arms:



This was my original setup; I never really liked the grey Willwood calipers,




...so I opted to paint them red while I had it apart:



All installed....



...and ride height adjusted:



Test ride seemed much better as far as wheel returning to center and easy turning , so I'm happy. Hopefully I can get it on my buddies alignment machine and get it dialed in.
When I was 14 years old, I was amazed at how unintelligent my father was. By the time I turned 21, I was astounded at how much he had learned in the last 7 years!


'96 Bronco,
'39 Ford Coupe,
'57 Fairlane, SOLD
'68 Torino GT Formal Roof
2015 F150,
2025 Edge Platinum

mustang6984

#522
2026-03-21 18:24
Looking slick! Getting closer to summer driving!  :burnout:
Nothing is impossible...
The word it's self says I'M POSSIBLE  (Audrey Hepburn)

2 '57 Ford Couriers AND '57 Fairlane
3 Mustangs, '69 fastback-'84 SVO-'88 Saleen Convertible
'49 Ford P/U
'50 Dodge P/U
'82 RX-7
'65 Chrysler New Yorker

CobraJoe

#523
2026-04-06 11:46
Well I put it on the trailer and brought it to my buddy's shop so I could do an alignment on it Saturday.





It went pretty easy with the adjustable struts and the Dropped upper control arms; as I was able to get:

CAMBER: -1/2

CASTER: +2*

TOE: 1/16"
When I was 14 years old, I was amazed at how unintelligent my father was. By the time I turned 21, I was astounded at how much he had learned in the last 7 years!


'96 Bronco,
'39 Ford Coupe,
'57 Fairlane, SOLD
'68 Torino GT Formal Roof
2015 F150,
2025 Edge Platinum

RICH MUISE

#524
2026-04-06 11:53
and...................did you drive it?
I can do this, I can do this, I, well, maybe
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