I Put it on Jack Stands and I Cried: Restoring a 1972 Ford Gran Torino

[@robertmungo5428]

This beautiful restored car survived because the wife was on board! Bravo!

[@SubdivisionAuto]

Oh yeah good team effort on this one. Always cool to see the wives get involved or just women in general. last episode we had come out was a 68 Camaro which was saved by a very cool lady. Hell of a story on that one as well if you are curious and want to see more

[@gregpadberg1402]

I like the colour, and the vinyl top looks sharp. To the husband and wife team, very nice job on the restoration!

[@SubdivisionAuto]

Yeah it was a good call doing the vinyl I think with the bodylines that car has the vinyl looks super cool. The profile of that car is one of the coolest in terms of muscle cars. Glad you liked it we got tons more stories on this channel if you want to see more. Another Torino coming this winter too but this one a 1970 with the hidden headlights... super cool car.

[@DarrellWells-wy9mx]

The best part of this video i enjoy was hearing about you and your wife working side by side Creating a lot of beautiful memories together restoring this Beautiful 1972 gran torino

[@SubdivisionAuto]

That is the best part for sure. They enjoy the car very much. Hope you stick around and we see you in the comments again.. thanks for commetning.

[@blaynepaige2898]

Being a Ford Guy, I absolutely love this car. Tony and Trish did an amazing job putting a hopeless task to reality. This is your best work yet Max. The pacing and timing is spot on. The visuals, camera work, music and interaction with Tony is perfect. Rock on Max.☝☝

[@SubdivisionAuto]

@@blaynepaige2898 Blayne thanks for the kind words man means a lot to have the nod of approval from a ford guy. I love Tony's story so I'm happy to hear it's getting around and getting love! Hope the cruise nights are going well buddy!

[@blaynepaige2898]

@@SubdivisionAuto We're pulling in 200 cars every Friday night.

[@SubdivisionAuto]

@@blaynepaige2898 aweosme well deserved !

[@williamkirkland7002]

You should watch Clint Eastwood movie torino.his is like yours but green. That body style is the golden goose as in rarety. Thanks for restoring this and keeping it out of the scrap yards.💪🇺🇸💪

[@SubdivisionAuto]

@@williamkirkland7002 that movie is excellent

[@65283impala]

There's a lot to learn from people like Tony. Really nice car and video 👍!

[@SubdivisionAuto]

@@65283impala for sure glad you like the Video thanks for dropping in and taking the time to comment.

[@strokersteve468]

I had no idea it was a home done paint job! Good job guys.

[@SubdivisionAuto]

@@strokersteve468 oh yeah you'd never know and the funny thing is I saw that paint up close and it's excellent. I've seen a lot of bad paint jobs and this ain't one of them They did a great job. Thanks for dropping in Steve !

[@JP-dw1fp]

It doesn't matter if it's a garage paint job. It's all in the prep before and after you lay down the paint. I've painted motorcycle tins out doors with spray cans that came out factory looking paint.

[@jasondelaney6274]

One of my most favourite cars

[@shanepowers7566]

That is the best looking Torino, Gran or otherwise, I’ve ever seen. I’m very envious.

[@SubdivisionAuto]

Its a nice looking car indeed. Curious what you will think of the 1970 Torino GT we got coming up this winter. Now thats a very cool episode too hope you stick around.

[@explorewithbarryandlagniap7744]

Wife that actively hands on helps you restore a car, Wow. 👍👍

[@SubdivisionAuto]

Tony hit the jackpot on that one let me tell you. Speaking of which you should check out the previous episode of this show on our channel it's a 1969 Camaro and it was restored by a really cool lady Annie Marie. Impressive as hell let me tell you. But also lots more stories like this on our channel thanks for watching/commenting

[@thomasadrian9854]

What an awesome story (and car) This is what it’s all about!!

[@SubdivisionAuto]

Thansk Thomas for watching and commenting. WE are all about the great stories here hope to see you back again

[@wyattoneable]

An absolutely beautiful job restoring this car. Well done.

[@SubdivisionAuto]

Yeah hell of a job. It was actually his buddy Gilles who introduced us to make this video happen. If you think Ton'y is impressive you will also enjoy the episode on Gilles 1968 Mustang or his Foxbody Mustang. Both episodes are on this channel some cool stories there ! Thanks for commenting

[@SSO1025RET]

Nice car and great job bringing this classic back to life.

[@Bearthalamass]

I had a 72 ranchero gt. 351 Cleveland. Automatic. Tan interior. Body was white with one orange stripe around the side and back with the hood scoop and aluminum slot mags. Sweet cars ❤❤.

[@blingbling574]

Ohhh, nice😁

[@SubdivisionAuto]

Very cool cars man. Thanks for dropping in hope to see you in the comments again

[@71rcode72]

Old school skills, vision and innovation at work here. Great job!

[@SubdivisionAuto]

YEah buddy! Lots of that here on this channel. I love Tony and Trish's work here. Hope you check out some of the other stories we got as well. Like his buddy Gilles 1968 Mustang or Foxbody. Super cool builds youd love if you like this.

[@tonymaddex1659]

That means a lot thank you very much. I learned a lot from my father and he was as old-school as it comes

[@ReneColon-xk8ge]

My first car, at 18 years old, was the same 72 Gran Torino but light blue exterior with medium blue cloth interior but it was a base model. I fell in love with it because like you, I loved the body style. I'm amazed at the condition of the seats but most of all, the condition the dash cover...no visible cracks! I wish one day to own another one. Take great care of it.

[@SubdivisionAuto]

Great story Rene. If you really want something you can find it... and I hope you keep searching because its out there. When you do let us know you found it! Thanks for your story hope to see you back in the comments again

[@gbanger2575]

Thats a very nice build! Definitely a winner with the manual box. Your wife did a great job of the paint, too!

[@ohioken1]

Nice car with a great story!

[@SubdivisionAuto]

Thank you glad you liked it. Hope you stick around and check out some of the other stories on this channel we got lots of awesome people/cars!

[@TheHippieatheart63]

A 1973 Gran Torino was my first car in 1982. LOVED THAT CAR, 351 Cleveland with just a stock 2 barrel carb. That car did do well off the line on Saturday nights in Tucson, AZ. Great memories. My wannabe Starsky and Hutch car.

[@SubdivisionAuto]

Awesome!

[@CJColvin]

Man thats one beautiful 72 Ford Torino man.

[@SubdivisionAuto]

Glad you like it CJ. thanks for taking the time to comment. You should stick around we got some real cool episodes coming like a 70 Torino GT this winter. Lots of cool restorations on the way and even more already on the channel.

[@CJColvin]

@SubdivisionAuto Awesome brother, I'm subscribed to you're channel as well.

[@askburlefot2645]

What a car! Looks fantastic! Super job!

[@SubdivisionAuto]

Hell yeah ! Glad you like it thanks for commenting hope you check out some of the other stories on this channel we got lots of cool cars

[@kennethhowell1272]

Pretty cool that you and your wife resurrected this old Torino. Imagine many of guys are envious that you have a wife that is into working on vehicles. Very rare.

[@SubdivisionAuto]

Yeah talk about a dream team... we gotta get this video around to all the women in our lives to set a new standard haha! But in all seriousness I am equally as lucky as my wife helps me with my 72 Nova which we are building/filming for this channel as well...

[@tonymaddex1659]

Thanks I really appreciate it and yes actually we make a pretty good team when we're doing things together

[@zombienectar]

I'm not a Ford guy but that 72 Gran Torino is absolutely stunning ! I do love the vinyl top.

[@SubdivisionAuto]

It is pretty damn nice. And if you liked the 72 im curious what you will think of the 70 we filmed this year. Episode comes out early this winter...

[@realmaindrianpace]

What a beauty! I've always liked these, but I thought I was in the minority and I never expected to see someone pour that kind of time and attention into restoring and hot rodding one. It's perfect, I wouldn't change a thing.

[@SubdivisionAuto]

Man the amount of attention this story has got clearly shows this car pulls the heartstrings of a lot of people. I honestly hope this video inspires others to do so. I am glad to hear there are some others doing the same. Thanks for dropping in hope to see ya again

[@Jumpjoe4587]

What I became a senior in high school my dad almost bought that car for me. I really wish he would have. That was an incredible car.

[@SubdivisionAuto]

@@Jumpjoe4587 that's awesome. Well hey they're still out there still time to find one!

[@VortexArcade]

What a solid dude, great video. One of my buddies was into 72 Sports (the semi fastback style w/same front end) and they were already full of rust in the early 90's. Every one he got had rot ahead of the rear wheels and all along the cladding. He did almost the exact same thing as Tony, buying a nice 4 speed Sport and found plate steel had been roughly welded in ahead of the rear wheels. He spent a whole summer getting it fixed up (no restoration, neither the budget or time as a daily driver) and ran it into a telephone pole in the fall. He was fine, but the Torino was done... So was the pole getting hit by a tank like that.

[@SubdivisionAuto]

Agreed Tony is a great guy. Oh man I am really sorry to hear this hearing a lot of sad stories lately... Unfortunate about the car but glad hes alright. Thanks for dropping in man hope to see you again

[@rudybriskar5267]

Beautiful!

[@SubdivisionAuto]

Glad you like it Rudy any other cars youd like to see on this channel?

[@131601]

My sister had a brand new 1972 green Grand Torino. I was never a huge fan of the car back then, but I’ve gained a huge amount of respect for the vehicle as I got older. That and watching the movie Grand Torino !

[@SubdivisionAuto]

Oh yeah I bet you cant beat that profile with the bodylines. Im a chevy nova guy myself (hence im building one on this channel) but I love the bodylines of the Torino! Great car thanks for your comment hope you check out some of the other stories

[@25Soupy]

1972 is my favourite year for the Gran Torino. I love that front grill. The same with the Ranchero.

[@SubdivisionAuto]

Right on man! Ive had a hell of a lot of Ranchero comments.. I think we will have to find one and do a story one day...

[@douglassheffield6300]

Sweet ride, thanks for sharing ❤

[@SubdivisionAuto]

Our pleasure thanks for jumping into the comments I know Tony and Trish are enjoying all the love in the comments!

[@ezekielmoorejr3145]

That was a awesome story!😊 thanks for sharing!

[@SubdivisionAuto]

Glad you enjoyed it! More to come we got more aweosme stories on the waym

[@ClassicChrome86]

GREAT video and story. Car turned out beautiful! Thanks for posting!

[@SubdivisionAuto]

Glad you enjoyed it Classic. If you like it hope you will stick around for some more. Got a lot more on the way and even a 70 Torino !

[@ClassicChrome86]

@@SubdivisionAuto That's awesome! Can't wait to see them. Thanks!

[@NVRAMboi]

Great car! Even better story! The purpose and meaning of the restoration for Tony and his wife is completely understood. The final result has to be far more satisfying than a modern, off the shelf 500+hp monster for them. Cruise on guys and SAVE THE V8s!

[@SubdivisionAuto]

Yeah buddy thats what this channel is all about that we document lots of stories like this one. If you bored check out the other ones on the channel let me know if there are any you like. Also got another Torino coming in the winter a 1970 GT !

[@chrisfegan3475]

Beautiful car

[@SubdivisionAuto]

Oh yeah. Thanks for dropping in Chris got lots of cool restoration stories on this channel if your curious

[@DougAnderson-zu6ee]

Thank you for this! My first car was a 72 Gran Torino, but it had a 400 and an automatic so it was a dog. Still fond memories though!

[@SubdivisionAuto]

Great car regardless indeed. What other cars are you a fan of? We filmed a lot on this channel lots of similar stories

[@georgemontgomery9422]

The 351M-400 were built to be dogs for the sake of emissions. You would be amazed at how little it took to make the 400M a very impressive performer.

[@DougAnderson-zu6ee]

@@SubdivisionAuto 1970 and 1971 Ford Torino / Fairlane Rancheros, wagons are my favs.

[@billyrice9711]

Beautiful car ❤

[@SubdivisionAuto]

Sure is glad you like it billy. You should check out the job his buddy Gilles did on his 1969 Mustang, also on this channel. He is the guy who introduced me and Tony and man his mustang is something else. Thanks for the support and watching/commenting

[@jerrywagner4690]

Thanks for saving it.... I understand.

[@SubdivisionAuto]

If you understand and enjoy this Jerry you should check out the rest of the videos on this channel. Lots of restoration stories like this one...

[@jerrywagner4690]

@@SubdivisionAuto watching as much as I can buddy.... lots of good stuff... keep Junkyard Steve in your prayers 🙏.

[@SubdivisionAuto]

@@jerrywagner4690 For sure Jerry thanks for your support man

[@michaelgautreaux3168]

Fabulous.... totally Fabulous! 👍👍

[@SubdivisionAuto]

@@michaelgautreaux3168 thanks Mike glad you like it man. Any other cars you'd like to see on the channel

[@Joeak74]

Beautiful Torino! Well done and that care makes sense! I would love to have it. This is coming from an old mopar guy

[@SubdivisionAuto]

Awesome glad you approve he did a killer job for sure. If you like Mopars you may wanna stick around we have some Road Runners and chargers coming up in the new season. Also have a couple Mopars in previous episodes on this channel. Thanks for commenting hope to see you again

[@kattcasel9730]

My favorite year! Bought a new '72 Ranchero GT that was loaded, even had the Ford Goldline topper. Drove it for years, should have kept it.

[@tonymaddex1659]

I really like those Toppers on the rancheros

[@SubdivisionAuto]

I have seen this comment over and over again. And quite a few of them were Rancheros. Thanks for dropping in hope to see you in the comments again

[@randynantais214]

That was my first car. I was eighteen and just got it used of course. It was exactly like yours in gold with a vinyl roof with automatic on the column and it had the Cleveland block. I only found it out when the plugs for it didn't fit. The salesman told me it was a Windsor. Nope. I loved that car. I loved your story and almost fell over when I saw it late tonight. I told my kids, that was my first car. I still wished I had it. Great story.

[@randynantais214]

I also had an 88 Mustang GT foxbody.

[@SubdivisionAuto]

As if he told you its a windsor thats hilarious but so wrong. Love your story although it sucks you had to get rid of it. Thanks for watching we actually have a 70 Torino coming up this winter its a hell of an episode hope you stick aroudn randy

[@hermanschiller2035]

What a FUN video! Thanks so much for sharing your baby with us!

[@SubdivisionAuto]

Tony and Trish are happy to share the story with you guys. If you liked this episode we actually have a 1970 Torino episode thats the premiere of Season 3 coming out on this channel in the winter. Thanks for your support and commenting

[@arnoldgonzalez7377]

Awesome car.

[@SubdivisionAuto]

Yeah man! If you liked this one you should stick around we have a 1970 Torino coming up this winter. But also a lot of other awesome stories in the meantime... thanks for the support

[@waynesmith-r8c]

damn,beauty car and the wife sprayed it sweet

[@SubdivisionAuto]

Yeah she did a hell of a job upclose the work is really well done... I was impressed for sure. Thanks for commenting hope you check out some of our other videos lots of cool stories on this channel. If you wanna see a hell of a paintjob watch his buddy Gilles episodes either the Foxbody or the 68 Mustang on this channel.... insane paint jobs

[@waynesmith-r8c]

@@SubdivisionAuto nice to get some canadian content ....ontario resident here

[@jamesmusisca7547]

these cars are bloody awesome

[@SubdivisionAuto]

If you liked this one I hope you stick around for the 1970 Torino GT we filmed... another great car. WE have lots of cool episodes coming up....

[@billscheirer456]

This is Mr Bill that's a great looking car dude I love Torino's

[@NVRAMboi]

Nice seeing a restoration of a model that's not "a dime a dozen".

[@SubdivisionAuto]

Yeah got more of those coming up soon as well. Got some beaumonts and a 1970 Torino coming up! Hope you stick around for those ones

[@davidmckinney6577]

That's a awesome job 👏

[@SubdivisionAuto]

Yeah Buddy! Feel free to check out some of the awesome restos on this channel lots of great people like Tony

[@rudedogg6331]

Beautiful restoration, my uncle bought a 72 Gran Torino new in the same color scheme as yours. His was a 351 Cleveland with a console shift automatic.

[@SubdivisionAuto]

Awesome man if you liked this episoed youll probably like the 1970 Torino we did with hidden headlights. Comes out in the new season this winter. Hope to see ya around

[@rudedogg6331]

@SubdivisionAuto my mother bought new, a 1971 Torino GT convertible with a 351 Cleveland 4 bbl 4 speed with Hurst T- handle shifter new ( I come from a Ford family) '71 was the last year for the Torino convertible, and I believe there were only just over 500 of those optioned as GT's. I was supposed to inherit it, but she sold it in 1999 without my knowledge

[@SubdivisionAuto]

@@rudedogg6331 Ah man that sucks :(

[@jamesmusisca7547]

you did that car proud

[@Eldude350]

Yet another memory lane video Max, great work from both of them to redo the car! Listening to it going down the road makes me ask, what mufflers are under it? I love the sound coming fron the exhaust! Kudos for saving yet another field find!❤

[@SubdivisionAuto]

Thanks for the awesome comment. I will have to ask him about the mufflers yes it sounds mean. THanks for dropping in as always Gerry!

[@tonymaddex1659]

They are flowmaster 40 series.

[@Eldude350]

@@tonymaddex1659 Thanks for the information, God speed!

[@SubdivisionAuto]

@@tonymaddex1659 thanks Tony! Nice to see ya in the comments

[@jeffydahmer-ln6go]

Very nice! Slick car! You guys did a great job!

[@SubdivisionAuto]

Rock n roll brother

[@saigawesnovember]

That was a great video. I have a 1994 Bronco with the same engine,only fuel injection. I’ll just say the 351 Windsor roller block is pretty awesome. Plenty of power and sounds awesome.

[@SubdivisionAuto]

@@saigawesnovember awesome man thanks for watching. Broncos are great Any gen in my mind. I have a 22 but I like all the generations they're all cool

[@scottwright388]

My first car was a 73 gran torino sport. I have occasional dreams that I still own it, so it's basically on my dream car list.

[@SubdivisionAuto]

Cool car we saw one of those lately at a car show underappreciated car. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@billyrapley7224]

Awesome channel good work 💪🏽

[@SubdivisionAuto]

Thanks Billy really appreciate the kind words we are trying for sure! Lots to come my friend and some announcements on the channel soon... hope to see ya back

[@alain99v6]

this video made me cry, My late dad's car when I was 10 years old was the same color (brown and vynil roof) 1972 Gran Torino GT with the 351 windsor engine and it was automatic My parents bought it used in 1974 , my kid brother was 4 years old when we got it and he used to sit straight on the center console the car was totaled in 1976 when a drunk driver speeding the wrong way in a one way street smashed it on the passenger side, it was the last car that my dad bought to please himself, after that one he switched to wagon, econoline and later on small fwd cars Dad lost his driving license at 80's for health reason and passed last year may 16th at the age of 84

[@SubdivisionAuto]

Ah man that is a sad story and I am sorry about the passing of your father. It really sucks about the drunk driver I am sure you and your brother miss that car. I can somewhat understand because we had a similar (in a way but not the same at all) story with my father in law and his prized 72 charger. We filmed an episode on it you can watch it on this channel, he sold the car a long time ago and I actually ended up finding it. It was cool to re-unite him but sad in a way because he knows he can never have it back due to how expensive it is now. But that day lite a fire in him and we have since started to look for new mopars to start writing a new chapter in his life. So I know your story is more serious and sadder but thank you for sharing I really appericate it. I guess I dont know what I am trying to say but maybe you and your brother can get together and find a way to honor your dad in an automotive sense in the future. There are always other cars out there and some waiting for someone to breathe life back into. I really hope I see you in the comments again Alain. All the best to you my friend.

[@rodsvintagesxschannel.3095]

My dad had a 68 torino 390 V8 And a 74 montego with the 351.. Both cars he loved dearly

[@SubdivisionAuto]

Thats awesome good memories I'm sure. Do you own a classic yourself or planning to get one?

[@rodsvintagesxschannel.3095]

@@SubdivisionAuto i just bought a new 2024 elantra Nline. Lol far from a classic But if i could have a classic muscle car id want. 73 challenger with the 440. 4 spd.. And if could have a classic car in general.... 1962 olds Starfire 88. With the big 394 and set of glasspacks ...my dads first car he ever owned. He had a few nice cars, as a child my favorite one was his 79 Cordoba with Tbar roofs . it had a 318 4 barrel. And he put thrush glasspacks on it...sounded mean .

[@rodsvintagesxschannel.3095]

@@SubdivisionAuto in the ford family im a torino fan , 68/69 GT being my favorite. The 390's and 429's were no slouches. A friend had 1 like starsky/hutch car with the 460 V8 was pretty cool. But that fastback 68/69 was sumthin else....greetings from Nova Scotia on Cape Breton Island!

[@SubdivisionAuto]

@@rodsvintagesxschannel.3095 Thats awesome dude! Congrats

[@mikeroberts5646]

Awesome I miss my 74

[@SubdivisionAuto]

I bet. Would you ever try to find another?

[@mikeroberts5646]

@@SubdivisionAuto Have been Mine was white Interior brown with Copper like Trim in seats 351W dual exhaust I was always a Mopar fan I have 3 of them but always had a Soft spot for the 74

[@rosspbarnett458]

Like the manual transmission !

[@SubdivisionAuto]

As somebody who only has manual cars I would have to agree, nothing like having complete control... and a little bit of fun! Also dropping a newer transmission into my Nova which we are building on this channel. Thanks for droppin in

[@Brianscoronet]

Sounds great, nice car, great owners.

[@SubdivisionAuto]

@@Brianscoronet glad you like it Brian. We have a story on a 1970 Torino coming out this winter. If you liked that one I'm sure you'll like that one too

[@willyhwang1059]

automatic thumbs up

[@jamesmusisca7547]

and standard shift bless you man

[@SubdivisionAuto]

Agreed. i do a lot of stories on this channel and appericate everyone efforts but I have an extra level of respect when I see them dropping manuals in!

[@aaadamt964]

3 of these sat in our field when i was a kid. I spent hours "driving" them. When the owner decided to scrap them when i was 16 or so i begged him to sell them to me. His exact words were "if i cant have them, nobody can." I was sick.

[@SubdivisionAuto]

What in the hell, thats an awful story. Dude must have been pure evil thats just not right.

[@aaadamt964]

@SubdivisionAuto I ended up working with him years later and hooked up with his daughter so I guess we're even. Haha

[@SubdivisionAuto]

@@aaadamt964 ☠️💀☠️

[@yodaevil]

I had a 72 GTS 351cj 4spd car from 98 til 21. It was rotted also. Got a parts car from cali with a 302 auto. The 4spd swap was not easy with the donor car even. The sports gauges needed extra wiring. My wife was on me to sell it for ever. It wasn’t a show car and wasn’t getting finished. We were in a tough time and I decided to sell the car to help save my marriage. Sold it for 2500 and all the parts from the other car. I know it was way underpriced but I was tired of fighting. I used money my mother who passed away in 88 to buy the car and wasn’t up to the internet negotiating. I miss that car so much. And she left me in 23 anyway. So I have nothing to show for any of it. Great car! Enjoy it for me…

[@SubdivisionAuto]

Oh man thats a really sad story my friend... well it sounds like you gotta start the persuit for happiness and maybe you cant get that car back but im sure there is another out there for ya. Make it your mission and find something that will make ya happy, you only live once.

[@rickloera9468]

I bought one 20 years ago. Paid $1100.00 for it. Great body. Interior needed help. Found a new dash pad, reupholstered the seat and replaced the carpet. Took off all trim and had it polished. It was a non vinyl top car, but I wanted a vinyl top, so I went to the wrecking yard and bought the trim for it off another 72 Torino. The trim on vinyl top cars are different then non vinyl top models, and I wanted it to look factory. I replaced the AM radio woth a period, correct Ford AM/FM stereo. My car came with the rare rear speaker option. 351 V-8, Factory A/C. Same green color inside as my 72 Mercury Montego MX that was my first car which my parents bought new in May of 1972. It became mine in 1977 when it was past to me after they bought a brand new 1977 Mercury Cougar XR-7. The Montego did have the optional clock, drivers remote mirror, and courtesy light group which the Torino doesn't have but thats ok. It looks like it did when it was bulit in July of 1972. Your car is beautiful. I almost bought a 72 exactly like yours in 1987. Same gold colorwith a brown top and interior. It was also a Brougham. This one had a 429 V-8, most options including a factory rear window defogger. The 72 Torinos were the first to have the lines in the rear window for defrost. The guy wanted $900.00 for it and it was in amazing condition. I found out about this car while driving by it every day on my way to work, I decided that I wanted to take a picture of it. While trying to be stealthy and pulling up near the car. I rolled down my window and snapped a picture. A lady comes running out of her house demanding a reason to why I was taking a picture of her husband's 72 Torino. I told her that I was a huge fan of 1972 Ford Torinos and 72 Mercury Montegos. She was thinking ya, right. No, I love this car. Well, it's fore sale. I came back and looked at it. While I was talking to the owner, I told him that an acquaintance of my dads had one just like it. I saw it one time and that was in 1974. I told him what the guys name was. Really? Well guess what! I bought this car from him. Do you know if he worked at the Ford Plant. Yes, he worked with my dad at the Ford Plant in San Jose, California. Well that is a huge coincidence. I only saw this car one time in 1974 and here it is again in 1987. Unfortunately I had four cars already, and my dad would have killed me if I would have brought this one home. Just last week whole driving out in the country I spotted a 1973 Ford Gran Torino for sale. Very nice condition and has the rare optional exterior decor group that was only offered in 1973. I may have to take a closer look.

[@SubdivisionAuto]

Wow that is a hell of a story.,... both the restoration and your history. Sounds like you have an itch and if I were you id scratch it. Check out the 73 what do you have to lose? Let me know if you do it and how it goes. Hope to see you back in the comments again thanks for the awesome story

[@mikevoltamp6146]

Great job. 72 was the best-looking Gran Torino.

[@johnlennon8653]

In my 60 plus years, never had a Torino, but did have a pristine 68 Mercury Montego 2 door hardtop that I bought in 1980 with 42000 miles on. Couple years later, I had a 70 Ranchero with a 428 and 4 speed. A fun one I had was a 70 LTD 2 door with a 390. It was formerly a n Ontario police car ghost car, blue with white vinyl top and interior. Total sleeper on the street.

[@joer1678]

I had a 72 Gran Torino with a 351 Cleveland and duel carbs

[@SubdivisionAuto]

Nice ride Joe hope to see you in the comments again ...

[@scario64]

Another amazing video...does that restoration look familiar? Hat`s off to them amazing job.

[@SubdivisionAuto]

@@scario64 Tony goes to the Friday bells corners meets I believe from time to time.

[@blingbling574]

These are the car enthusiasts I like to talk to.

[@SubdivisionAuto]

Well you can always chat with us in the comments, happy to have another car guy in the chat. Lots of other cool cars we have filmed as well if you wanna see other stoires. Youll love the next episode coming out a barn full of old cars being saved by two guys. Almost all saved from the crusher!

[@blingbling574]

@@SubdivisionAuto The rarest type of car enthusiasts are the real racers. Spec cars frequently go over $100,000 and a proper trailer and RV, over $250,000. Those gentlemen are professional's, no ego or attitude. You'll notice when they flex on you.

[@localcrew]

My ‘72 Torino story. Green metallic just like in the movie with the laser stripe. Grandma-driven, garage kept, zero rust, perfect interior, 40K miles. $800.00. Those deals are all gone. This was around 30 years ago after all.

[@SubdivisionAuto]

Oh wow nice find yeah all those deals are gone along with the owners. Cool you got one like that though. Thanks for commetning hope you stick around for some other videos

[@samdunbar7259]

Mine was green as well👍🏻 $750. 16 yrs old

[@steveklopfer4780]

48 years ago i drove a fairly new Grand Torino Sport. I was for for sale. 351 4v. What a friking Tuna Boat. Forget about it 😒

[@davemoyer505]

Beautiful. Nice restoration. How bad do you want it?😁👍🇺🇸❤️

[@SubdivisionAuto]

Thats a question I ask myself everytime I am working on my Nova (also filmed and put on this channel). Man these jobs take a lot of work its no wonder it took him 8 years to do but he's Loving the car now!

[@bryce1916]

Where did you find a wife like yours? I am green with envy. Well done !!!!!!

[@SubdivisionAuto]

@@bryce1916 I think we are all asking that question haha!

[@dwightdhansen]

I bought my first car in 1988 at 14 years old. It was a1973 Gran Torino Sport Sportsroof, 351CJ/C6. I kick myself for being young, dumb & not keeping it.

[@SubdivisionAuto]

Awesome I was born in 88 good year! Most people kick themselves now who would have thought how things would go. But hey if you keep your eyes open you never know there may be something nice that will catch your eye. Always someone selling something interesting Dwight. Thanks for dropping in hope to see you again

[@flyhouseoftruth470]

If I win the lottery I might end up with a 1968-72 Nova with a 4.3 v6 and 5speed manual from a s10 powering it. Other conversions would include delete the leaf springs for a coilover setup with 4 wheel disc brakes.

[@SubdivisionAuto]

@@flyhouseoftruth470 now that sounds like a thing of beauty. You should checkout the other videos on this channel entitled rustorations I'm building a 72 nova with almost the same setup. Only dropping in a 6 speed t56

[@flyhouseoftruth470]

@@SubdivisionAuto . I'll look for that video when it comes out. I like the manual shift but my love for shifting pretty much ends at 5 speeds.

[@georgemontgomery9422]

You dumped a 4V Cleveland for a Windsor? I don't think I'd would have done that. Still a beautiful job. I have a 72 Cougar with the 351 4V. It now displaces 426 cubic inches and roller everything. 551hp at 6000 and 6500 rpm, and 548 lb. Ft. torque at 4500 rpm. It never goes under 440 lb. ft from 2000 rpm and up.

[@scottwright388]

I dumped a 2v Windsor for a 2v Cleveland in my 73 gran torino sport.

[@SubdivisionAuto]

Lot of people do this it seems. His buddy Gilles who he references to in the video dumped a windsor into his 1968 Mustang and its a pretty cool ride, with a 5 speed from a foxbody. That video is on this channel too. Lots you can do with the fords

[@hotwire62]

72 Torino Daytona Blue was my first car .. Love the video and the car

[@SubdivisionAuto]

@@hotwire62 awesome man ! Glad you like the video. Hope to see you back in the comments again

[@jamesmusisca7547]

i like standards and autos depends on the car and what you want

[@frankjgornickjr3676]

Three vehicles you forgot to use the mustang parts! Looks great can you save a lot of money doing it yourself!

[@SubdivisionAuto]

@@frankjgornickjr3676 glad you like the video man. If you like what Tony did here you should check out the 68 mustang or the foxbody episodes. That's his buddy Gilles and he did the same thing super nice builds with lots of parts from other cars

[@CalebGibbsAvenue]

Love how you added a tiny bit of motion to the photos. Great shots. Would it be crazy to do go pro shots of the under sid to capture something unusual. Lol, I can see it now, not a ezy shot. something weird but curious. It's just the car rolling over the camera. Not you pulling it. Just a thought that means nothing. Maybe a option for later. To add to the shot list if the opertunity arise. A pie in the sky

[@SubdivisionAuto]

Not a bad idea at all my friend the old "survivorman" shot. We could try that out.

[@CalebGibbsAvenue]

@SubdivisionAuto had no idea what the term was. Appreciate that.

[@Oldschoolrules123]

Good for him but never would i seek out that car. Now a 70 fastback Torino with a 351 .

[@SubdivisionAuto]

Well if you like the 70 youll love the video we got coming up this winter. We have a 70 Torini GT with a 429... and he murdered his tires for the show. Hope you stick around for that

[@jamesmusisca7547]

the windsors run like stupid fast

[@jamesmusisca7547]

when cars sit in a field moister builds up under them and they rust

[@DontCryAboutIt]

Best friend in high school and '70s had a s*** brown one that his dad gave him when he got a new car. 302 I didn't love it. I like the color and scoop.

[@SubdivisionAuto]

s*** brown lol that comment killed me. That was good. Glad you approve of this color !

[@DontCryAboutIt]

@@SubdivisionAuto Ginger Bronze with Med saddle int.I believe. Put it into the a$$ end of a van on Kingston Rd. at Birch Cliff rd. messing with the under dash cassette deck in the rain so the story goes. His dad traded it in for a new White/red 78 Newport Custom with a 400. I liked it until his Dad put it into the Queen st. bridge over the Don river less than 2 yrs later. There's more cars and crashes but you get the idea.

[@invicta6110]

I recall in the late 80's seeing a guy with a green '72 Gran Torino at the junkyard. He had drove it there, but it wasn't in the best of shape. We asked him about it, and he said it had the big block (guessing 400) and that he was getting it ready for the demolition derby. At the time it was just a cheap car that nobody was interested in.

[@SubdivisionAuto]

Yeah its funny how times change. People are still using the old mid-late 70s boats for those demo derbys but one day we will think that was a mistake too. Gotta save as many as these old cars as we can as the history dies with them. Thanks for droppin in hope to see ya in the comments again

[@DominatorGarage]

All torinos rotted within 2-3 years if driven on dry roads. I saw a picture of my 71 in 1972, 1972! with holes in quarter panel due to rot. thats where they rot. the 70-71's, quarters, rockers, and cowl which then rots out the front tq box and floors. but man do they look good done.

[@SubdivisionAuto]

Yeah they used recycled metal in those days same thing happened with the mustangs. The bare metal was not treated to begin with in a lot of places (inner structure, inside roof skin etc) so they rust out pretty good just from humidity. But yes you are right they look great. And now we have the technology (epoxy primer) to make them last basically forever

[@DominatorGarage]

@@SubdivisionAuto not that, the quarters, fender hold rocks, dirt, mud, salt, etc.

[@stevemiller7654]

Really nice job resurrecting that car! But, what about the air conditioning? It being a factory air car the AC should at least look like it functions. I say this because I did a complete rebop on my '73 Ranchero's air, everything except the evaporator and duct work. Doing 90% of the work myself including fabricating the refrigerant lines and making an aftermarket parallel flow condenser fit still cost me about a grand three years ago. It is something that needs to be done to complete the job, eh?

[@SubdivisionAuto]

Not sure what Tony's plan is I know he plans to keep the car for a long time. I would see him getting that fixed one day though. Thanks for watching and commetning

[@tonymaddex1659]

The a/c system has now been reinstalled

[@willyhwang1059]

that's same year and model, I think? as the car in movie Gran Torino

[@SubdivisionAuto]

@@willyhwang1059 you got it. Only difference is the one in the movie was a fastback. But nearly the same thing. Personally I actually prefer this one over the fastback but that's just me.

[@johnlennon8653]

Had an acquaintance years ago who who had a 72 Torino fastback with a factory 429 smog engine that I begged him to sell me, but wouldn’t part with it. A few years later, I hooked up with his ex and she told me that the car had been sold to a crusher so he could buy crack. Total shame that I couldn’t get the car.

[@SubdivisionAuto]

Oh man that is literally the worst story ever. Dont even know what to say other than sadness is a too real emotion. Thats just shitty. Hopefully you were able to get another car since then you enjoy

[@tonymaddex1659]

Oh man that's too bad

[@zeffmoreno3200]

The entire front clip is 1 year only ,I also have one but 429 cobra jet.

[@SubdivisionAuto]

Oh wow I didnt know that and sweet engine to have 429! we did another episode on a 1970 Torino with a 429 comes out this winter if you wanna stick around. Thanks for the info

[@CalebGibbsAvenue]

The big blocks need more horses.

[@darrenbrisson4336]

I'm in ottawa where was this video made?

[@SubdivisionAuto]

At their house, but I dont disclose specifics unless its a well-known or public area. This was all at a house in the country. THanks for watching darren cheers

[@Teacher659]

I pilot an 11 C6 Grand Sport and I gotta tell you, my Vette will never sound that good!

[@SubdivisionAuto]

Yeah it sounds nasty! Love it

[@tedjones-ho2zk]

Your Wife is a keeper

[@SubdivisionAuto]

I think every guy watching this video would agree!

[@tonymaddex1659]

She most definitely is

[@biglazybilly]

Women he said it right notice things us guys dont he is right.

[@SubdivisionAuto]

@@biglazybilly oh yeah the amount of times I sanded my car and my wife found something I didnt is almost embarassing .

[@ronnielobosmith4870]

98% humidity year round in texas !!! It's the salt on the roads that rots them

[@SubdivisionAuto]

Oh yeah salt is the worst man... here in Canada it ruins the hell out of cars. I was looking for a nova for 13 months (its all filmed under the other show on this channel entitled rustorations) and man I saw 60 cars it was bad. Its unreal what it does. But hey people like Tony made it happen thats why we film these stories

[@rickyshouseofcrap8600]

sorry to say but the 351C is a better motor probably the best small block to date.

[@DominatorGarage]

Just saying your info on a 351C is completely wrong. A stock 70-72 351C 4v with a cam will make 400 (CC) or about 370-380hp(OC). the 2v won't make as much at 300-350. STOCK HEADS. IF you want more. More cam. intake, carb. and gear. thats it. no stroke, no expensive heads etc.

[@hoonaticbloggs5402]

Only Canadians , British, Scandinavians and Russians know REAL rust

[@jamesmusisca7547]

it's a bro ham

[@TraveladvRajanSRai]

lowers gears

[@DominatorGarage]

You are more than welcome to reach out and come check out my cars. 67 Fairlane 500 289 auto, Original body panels and original red oxide primer under it. my 71 Torino GT 351C 4v 4 speed. power steering, buckets, console, ribbon tach, 15" magnum original. They didn't get louvers, ac, or 429 because PA outlawed them for emissions.

[@SubdivisionAuto]

Pretty cool I will keep that in mind... thus far I have only filmed in Canada and SEMA (vegas) but one day I do plan to head to the USA. Thanks again and thanks for all the comments