1972 Ford Gran Torino 521 Big Block Restomod Project

1972 Ford Gran Torino 521 Big Block Restomod Project
This 1972 Ford Gran Torino has been rebuilt as a period-era hot rod. Essentially the owner looked at how it would have been upgraded in the in the 70’s. This was a frame-off restoration. Meaning this baby is better than it rolled off the factory floor.
The engine has been upgraded from a 351 to a Ford 385 series 460 cubic-inch big-block. Displacement was increased to 521 cubic-inches (8.4L). These engines are beasts and known for their power. It was the basis for the amazing Boss 429. Unfortunately they were the last breed of big-blocks for Ford.
The engine includes Eagle forged crank and rods, Wisco custom forged pistons, aluminum Super Cobra Jet heads with Kasse mods, solid flat tappet Lunati cam, Lunati solid lifters, Pro Systems billet carb, and many other upgrades.
Build: Ron Earp
Build Thread: forum.grantorin...

[@RonaldEarp]

Had no idea RestoMod had scoured the web and made a video of the restoration. As for the Torino running videos, here are a few. I must have forgotten to post on the original build thread. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f5qnpXl4ncx8Zsk kzbin.info/www/bejne/aZLMh2xtm7x7j9U

[@johnguess5675]

Hey Ron I remember when you built this. A few years later I think I saw it for sale from a military guy near the west coast. You did a great job. It was definitely fun to watch you build it so quick and right.

[@RonaldEarp]

@@johnguess5675 thanks!! The car is in Sweden now! The guys there tracked me down and have sent some photos and videos. Cool guys, some real motorheads, and they are enjoying the car. I'm building a plane now, always got to be making something!

[@zAvAvAz]

This is soo awesome!

[@geneparadis7888]

I love the Grand Torino even more because its a full frame car not a uni-body.

[@thomasvess6253]

The best got rod period, I would need an automatic transmission unfortunately due to having lived through ten back surgeries but I'm a manual transmission Man at heart. I Love this Torino!!!

[@sbckev2287]

Ooh, same here bud! There is a company out there that makes hand controls for the manual trans, I don't recall who, I have no use of my legs

[@timskorepa5248]

I'm sorry brother, but hands down you put the love in that car I wish I could afford back in the day. I truly enjoy the passion that somebody else seen in that particular year and design.

[@藤野奨平]

映画のタイトルにもなった傑作インターミディエイトカー

[@johnnytorino9455]

Great job. Trust me I know what it takes. Like the pic at the end with the Stang to. Hats off.

[@bss3030]

Beautiful car!!! I love these body styles!! I have a orange q code with a 429scj ... it’s not the stock motor but still really fun!!

[@joserafaelgrangefuenmayor7744]

Me gusta el carro

[@Boss429..]

Too bad we never heard it run.

[@randymillsjr.1730]

Wow just wow. Looks like my first car myDad got me back in 1983

[@crsmith56]

Love it. Great work!

[@otsenres1636]

That is the same color I want to paint my 73 Q-Code GTS! 😎

[@Hendrixbroncobiz]

What size wheels and tirers

[@christiaanbrown4278]

Good work on the car. I would have recommended EFI but some like the carb so to each his own. I see that you are trying to keep the interior in factory condition, and that's fine. I like a modern stereo with blue tooth and hands-free calling. there are ways to hide the radio so it won't show like placing it in the glove box. these are only suggestions and in no way should you take them as criticisms of your amazing work and that is a BIG engine between those frame rails.😁

[@Thomzombie303]

...all that time and you didnt even crank it up for us, just wrong man

[@captaindoom1]

Whats the first song?

[@dillonhamilton3032]

Where did you get the body mounts from

[@otsenres1636]

Allot of people are using crown Victoria body mounts with slight modification.

[@RonaldEarp]

Correct, they were Crown Vic mounts and really worked as delivered. I think I had to cut a couple down a bit to match up well but they turned out great. Not my idea, I found info for that on the Gran Torino forum.