No snow here either, but the Torino is all tucked into its winter storage with visions of spring car shows. Merry Christmas and?Happy New Year to all the 68/69 fairlaners from Joyce and Jay
Wishing you all a safe and a very Merry Christmas from a green grass and mostly snow free Western NY!
And a safe and Happy New Year!
David from WNY
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Same here.. no sow, but still a Merry Christmas.
Hope you all have a great one. --
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I am Linc..... What more could you possibly need to know?
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On Mon, 2023-12-25 at 16:43 +0000, D. Hadley via groups.io wrote: Wishing you all a safe and a very Merry Christmas from a green grass and mostly snow free Western NY!
And a safe and Happy New Year!
David from WNY
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I¡¯ll 2nd that.? Merry Christmas to all, with best wishes for the New Year.? ? Sent from for Windows ?
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And a safe and Happy New Year!
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Merry Christmas and a safe and healthy New Year to you all from a snow free Arizona.
Sent from my T-Mobile 5G Device
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No snow here in Cleveland. 62 degrees outside.
On Mon, Dec 25, 2023, 2:35?PM LLLLllllloooyyydd via <heintz58= [email protected]> wrote: Merry Christmas to all!!
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Dave and all,
No snow here in the deserty Loops.
Merry Christmas to everyone.
Stay safe.
Pete from the Loops
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On 2023-12-25 8:43 a.m., D. Hadley via groups.io wrote: Wishing you all a safe and a very Merry Christmas from a green grass and mostly snow free Western NY!
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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all Fairlane Club members!?
Will Denver, CO
On Dec 25, 2023 10:13 AM, Tony Avak <avakar@...> wrote: A Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you too, Dave, and everyone else
in our group!
Tony
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A Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you too, Dave, and everyone else in our group!
Tony
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On 12/25/2023 11:43 AM, D. Hadley via groups.io wrote: Wishing you all a safe and a very Merry Christmas from a green grass and mostly snow free Western NY!
And a safe and Happy New Year!
David from WNY
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Wishing you all a safe and a very Merry Christmas from a green grass and mostly snow free Western NY!
And a safe and Happy New Year!
David from WNY
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I'm subscribed to his channel and have watched his progress and given him tips on things I experienced. I also told him he should join the Fairlane Club of America.
Will Denver, CO
On Dec 19, 2023 12:08 PM, Tony Avak <avakar@...> wrote:
A few minutes after I sent out the link to the Talladega video I
found this young man's YouTube channel that many of you may enjoy
watching.? He's got a '69 Torino GT fastback that he's restoring.?
As he explains on his channel "... it doesn't currently run and that's what this channel is all about. I will be recording my progress and giving you guys updates along the way. My goal is get this car back on the road again and hopefully learn and have a good time. I hope you enjoy!"
A link to his channel videos:
And here's one of his most recent videos where he explains the
history of the Torino:
Send him a few likes and comments if you can to encourage his
progress.
Tony
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A few minutes after I sent out the link to the Talladega video I
found this young man's YouTube channel that many of you may enjoy
watching.? He's got a '69 Torino GT fastback that he's restoring.?
As he explains on his channel "... it doesn't currently run and that's what this channel is all about. I will be recording my progress and giving you guys updates along the way. My goal is get this car back on the road again and hopefully learn and have a good time. I hope you enjoy!"
A link to his channel videos:
And here's one of his most recent videos where he explains the
history of the Torino:
Send him a few likes and comments if you can to encourage his
progress.
Tony
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Re: Talladega Racing Video
Tony,
I watched the video. How very informative and interesting.
It should be declared a, "must watch", video.
Thanks so much for the link.
Best of the Season to you and all.
Pete from the Loops
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On 2023-12-18 8:55 p.m., Tony Avak wrote: I just watched an interesting video about why a design feature in the
Talladega made a permanent change to NASCAR rules.? I'd never heard this
before, and the video has some nice vintage racing footage to go along
with the story.
Tony
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I just watched an interesting video about why a design feature in the
Talladega made a permanent change to NASCAR rules.? I'd never heard this
before, and the video has some nice vintage racing footage to go along
with the story.
Tony
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Re: windshield replacement
Ted,
To my knowledge and memory, at least on the front windshield, no interior pieces (except for the mirror) need to be removed to do it. The trim, wiper arms and cowel vent panel need removing. Then cut the adhesive seal on the glass. From my view the only reason for removing and/or covering interior trim/headliner would be to prevent them from getting damaged and/or dirty and/or accidentally getting sealant/adhesive on it from installation of the replacement (new or good used) windshield and/OR IF needed for some reason to get safer (as in preventing interior trim damage) and better access to further cut the seal from the inside, that is IF you couldn't get it cut fully through from the outside.
I went through that with my '68 Fairlane where the glass shops won't mess with it UNLESS you buy from/through them. Which I understand from both a liability and warranty standpoint. What happens IF they break it and/or it doesn't seal right.
I attached some pics (5 pics total) I have showing the front windshield without the side trim pieces and cowel vent panel. After you download the pics to your computer the resolution of pics should be decent enough to zoom in a decent amount if needed for better detail viewing.
David from WNY
On Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at 02:34:29 PM EDT, Ted <tedlupu@...> wrote:
Thanks, Dave, for info. I did a windshield replacement on my 65 Cyclone last year, but that one has a rubber seal and not set up like the 68-69 Torino's. I had to pull all the trim pieces off inside and out. I looked at my Torino and I don't think that any inside trim needs to be removed. but that's just my guess. I called two glass shops here by me. one shop took all my information but never called me back. the second shop will not replace anything unless you buy it from them. I bought two windshields and the back glass for the fastback. from Auto City Classics in MN. I contacted two glass shops that offer the mobile service to see what they would charge me to come replace both front and back glass on my car. One place told me to take it to a body shop and have them call a glass shop to get it done. Now you have two shops involved and two guys to pay on top of the money you paid for the glass. I know if I can get the trim off without messing it up or chipping the paint by it. I can do the job with one of my friends to help me.Thanks again for your input.? ??
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Re: windshield replacement
Thanks, Dave, for info. I did a windshield replacement on my 65 Cyclone last year, but that one has a rubber seal and not set up like the 68-69 Torino's. I had to pull all the trim pieces off inside and out. I looked at my Torino and I don't think that any inside trim needs to be removed. but that's just my guess. I called two glass shops here by me. one shop took all my information but never called me back. the second shop will not replace anything unless you buy it from them. I bought two windshields and the back glass for the fastback. from Auto City Classics in MN. I contacted two glass shops that offer the mobile service to see what they would charge me to come replace both front and back glass on my car. One place told me to take it to a body shop and have them call a glass shop to get it done. Now you have two shops involved and two guys to pay on top of the money you paid for the glass. I know if I can get the trim off without messing it up or chipping the paint by it. I can do the job with one of my friends to help me.Thanks again for your input.? ??
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Re: windshield replacement
Ted,
I have not done a Fairlane/Torino BUT know that you need to remove ALL the outside trim around the glass be it the front or rear windshields.
There are special tools used to release/remove the trim. There is also a special (which really isn't all that special) used to cut the seal (think of a large cheese cutter like wire that gets fished from outside to inside between the glass and body attached to handles used to cut the seal which is a 2 person job OR a special metal hand tool/knife for that job a 1 person job. IF you know what you are doing 1 person can remove the glass. But is easier all around for 2 people (or more sometimes) to do it.
That said, I suggest on a 1st, second or third time you attempt this on a lot less expensive windshield (like in a inexpensive U-Pull-It yard where all you would be out is the yard enterance fee and time if it goes wrong).
Personally, you would be best to pay a glass shop or someone that knows what they are doing to replace the windshields if/when needed.
IF the car has full glass coverage on the insurance policy, I suggest you go that route. And IF you don't have full glass coverage I highly suggest you add it to your policies going forward, as it is well worth it for the average person. On Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at 01:11:26 AM EDT, Ted <tedlupu@...> wrote:
has anybody ever replaced their windshield or back glass on a fastback them self? what is all involved on doing the job yourself? how hard is it to get the top molding unhooked from the retaining clips? do you have to take any inside trim off? any help or suggestions would be very much appreciated. Thanks!?
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has anybody ever replaced their windshield or back glass on a fastback them self? what is all involved on doing the job yourself? how hard is it to get the top molding unhooked from the retaining clips? do you have to take any inside trim off? any help or suggestions would be very much appreciated. Thanks!?
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Re: 68 Torino GT in Wyoming
Well it should be fairly easy for your friend to get the VIN. He is very lucky that it is a '68 and a Ford because the VIN is on the Passenger side. Based on the pics it looks like the passenger side windshield where the VIN Tag is has easier access than the driver's side does (thus him being lucky it's a '68 Ford).
Any votes for as for what white it is??? Wimbledon or something else...
David from WNY On Sunday, October 22, 2023 at 10:16:22 PM EDT, Will <wl1968@...> wrote:
Yeah, I was going by the gt badge on the rear and c-stripes to think it's a gt.? On the hood, I'll let him know if he can get in and open it. On my car, I went to close the hood and it started going toward drivers fender at an angle. Had to replace hood hinge and straighten hood a bit. I've started lubing the hinges at least once a year.
Will Denver, CO
On Oct 22, 2023 7:47 PM, "D. Hadley via groups.io" <dhadley390@...> wrote: 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 . 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
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