1975 FORD GRAN TORINO ELITE

1975 Ford Torino GRAN TORINO ELITE Description:

1975 FORD GRAN TORINO ELITE.AFTER ABOUT 20 YEARS OF OWNING AND RESTORING THIS CAR, I HAVE DECIDED TO LET IT GO TO ITS NEXT OWNER.ALL OF YOU CAR GUYS AND GIRLS OUT THERE KNOW THE THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS IT COSTS AND COUNTLESS HOURS TRACKING DOWN PARTS, AND ACTUAL HOURS OF WORK, IT TAKES TO GET A CAR THE WAY YOU WANT IT.I HAVE ALMOST COMPLETED THE PROJECT, (95%) AND WITH A VERY LITTLE MORE TIM, AND A FEW MORE THINGS THIS CAR WILL BE 100%.I RECENTLY ( 12-07-18 ) INSTALLED A NEW HOLLY CARBURETOR AND REPLACED THE HEADER GASKETS.THE 351W HAS A FORD RACING INTAKE, NEW CARB, HOOKER HEADERS, EXHAUST IS CUSTOM AND LIKE NEW.THE FMX TRANSMISSION WAS REBUILT AND HAS ABOUT 800 MILES ON IT.THE WHEELS ARE 15" EDELBROCK AND ALL THE TIRES ARE LIKE NEW, BF GOODRICH RADIAL T/A.THIS CAR WAS TAKEN DOWN TO BARE METAL AND PAINTED THE BLUE YOU SEE IT IN NOW. THERE IS AND WAS NO ROT ON THIS CAR.IT IS SOLID. I PURCHASED THIS CAR OUT OF INDIANA.WHEN THE CAR WAS REPAINTED I ALSO INSTALLED A NEW CARPET.IT HAS HAD THE FUEL SENDING UNIT AND FUEL PUMP REPLACED.THIS CAR RUNS AND DRIVES GREAT. IT IS INSURED AND CURRENTLY REGISTERED .IF YOU ARE LOCAL AND WANT ME TO TAKE YOU FOR A TEST RIDE, OR BRING IT TO A LOCAL SHOP TO BE INSPECTED BY A MECHANIC OF YOUR CHOOSING, AT YOUR EXPENS, THAT CAN BE ARRANGED.
NOW, TO WHAT IT NEEDS TO BE COMPLETED:HEADLINER NEEDS TO BE REPLACED, I HAVE THE MATERIAL.THE PACKAGE DECK, NEEDS TO BE COVERED IN MATERIAL OR REPLACED.( BEHIND THE REAR SEAT, WHERE THE SPEAKERS GET MOUNTED)IT HAS THE AM/FM/ 8 TRACK PLAYER, I WAS GOING TO UPGRADE THE RADIO, BUT NEVER GOT TO IT. IT WORKS.THE ANTENNA NEEDS TO BE REMOUNTED ON THE FENDER, IT WAS REMOVED WHEN THE CAR WAS PAINTED, BUT NEVER REINSTALLED.THE A/C AND HEATER CONTROL SWITCHES NEED TO BE REPLACED, REPAIRED.( THE A/C BLOWS COLD, THE COMPRESSOR IS FINE. THE SWITCH IS NOT WORKING RIGHT. )THE TACHOMETER IS NOT WORKING.THE GLOVE BOX INSERT IS MISSING AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED.THE EXTERIOR MIRROR, ON THE PASSENGER DOO, NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. IT WAS SOMEHOW BROKE, WHILE IN MY GARAGE. ( I CAN GET THE PAINT MANUFACTURERS NUMBER AND INFO FROM THE BODY SHOP WHO PAINTED THE CAR ) I HAVE SEEN ORIGINAL MIRRORS ON EBAY FOR AROUND $100.THE CHROME ON A SMALL AREA OF THE FRONT BUMPER IS PEELING, THE REAR CHROME BUMPER HAS MINOR ISSUES AS WELL.
PLEASE ASK QUESTION, LOOK AT THE PICTURES, CHECK OUT THE CAR, ETC. PRIOR TO BIDDING.THANKS FOR LOOKING..