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Re: 68 Torino GT in Wyoming


 

Will, yes there is the crest in the grill. BUT at that lighting and angle can't tell IF it is the GT one or not (as in can't see the GT letters). My '68 Fairlane 500 also has the crest on the grill. The only difference is the center, one has the cast pot metal GT letters and the other doesn't. And for the same reasons can't tell IF it is a GT grill for that matter (paint color is different between GT and NON GT grills, that is the only difference in those).

As for he hood and hinges, I have seen that happen due to one of two things OR both. Too stiff hinge pivots (rust, rancid lube ect.) and or weak/damaged hood frame.

I HIGHLY suggest and recommend that your friend look in that hood gap with a good light AND liberally spray lube/oil ALL the pivots of BOTH hinges as well as the springs and let sit/soak in for a while and then repeat the procedure at least once or twice more BEFORE attempting to open the hood. After the final lube it may be a good idea to press down on the hood at the gaps to help break free the hinges. Then go slow on open and have spray lube handy for more spraying of the hinges, springs and pivots. This to save Both the hood and hinges.

David from WNY
On Sunday, October 22, 2023 at 09:30:46 PM EDT, Will <wl1968@...> wrote:


It looks like the hood pins were installed probably due to bad hood hinge(s). You can see the slight buckle in the hood. I had that happen to mine once...got lucky though, was able to stop it in time.?

Will
Denver, CO

On Oct 22, 2023 7:22 PM, Will <WL1968@...> wrote:
Pete,
I couldn't really see either. It looks like it has the red c stripes by looking at the fender. It does have the gt crest on the grille. I'll know more when he gets back to her place. She lives 15 miles west of Cheyenne.?

Will
Denver, CO

On Oct 22, 2023 6:55 PM, Peter Mahaits <Astro@...> wrote:
Will,

I looks to me like it might be some sort of, special, upscale, ???, model, by
looking at the paint on the front fender. Can't see much of it, but it's not
a plain Jane paint scheme. Or is it a standard GT paint type?

Pete from the Loops
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On 2023-10-22 11:50 a.m., Will wrote:
My friend's girlfriend has this GT sitting on her property since the mid 80's. As soon as he gets back there he'll get the vin# for me, I'll post it here.

Will
Denver, CO



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