1971 Torino 500 2 door hardtop - Page 8

Rose Racing · 10-24-2022, 09:26 PM

Front Suspension and Steering. Everything has been replaced and reworked.... Calvert Racing and Moroso components along with Moog Control arms and other steering parts... This was the hardest part of the build soo far.... as far as time and difficulty especially the Coil Springs.

Rose Racing · 10-24-2022, 09:31 PM

Brakes have been assembled and for the first time since last summer the front wheels and tires are back on it... I need to get an allignment and next up is carpet and Seats. and waiting for engine and trans... Then wiring and body work... This is the latest pictures of the car took on 10/22/22 saving up to buy carpet currently

Rose Racing · 10-24-2022, 09:52 PM

Some random Rear end pictures. US Gears and Speedway Motors center section. I am very impressed with the quality of this Speedway Motors case.It was a very good value and the craftsmanship was excellent. Lucas Oil Conventional gear oil. Supporting the people that support Class Racing.

Henrys Toy · 10-25-2022, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Rose Racing

Brakes have been assembled and for the first time since last summer the front wheels and tires are back on it... I need to get an allignment and next up is carpet and Seats. and waiting for engine and trans... Then wiring and body work... This is the latest pictures of the car took on 10/22/22 saving up to buy carpet currently

Good morning ,
I'm not a Ford racer , but a Class racer none the less. I would like to suggest that Wiring and Plumbing to be soughed out and installed at this time. When I wired my car, getting around the carpet and seats was kind of a pain in the Keister. I had used a " Painless Wiring Race Car " wiring harness and I found it to be of very good quality and easy to understand instructions ( I'm electrically challenged). Without wrestling with the interion stuff, would have made that job much less of a trauma for me.
Just a suggestion , the Best of Luck on your new Hot Rod!
Have a Great Day.

Respectfully,
Henry Kunz 1534 H/SA

SDT1DYI · 10-25-2022, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Rose Racing

Im building a 1971 Ford Torino 500 hardtop. It has a 302 2v Autolite 2100 carb completely stock engine with a C4 and a 9inch rear. I also have stock Iron cleveland 4v heads and the matching Iron 4v intake and just need a block. Im trying to decide to either run T/SA or U/SA with the 302 2V or G/SA or F/SA with the 351C I just need a block and a Holley 0-3310C or I could just build a footbrake bracket car. Im not really shur what direction I wanna go or what would make the most sense? I also have a Jim Paquet C4 4800 stall converter.

I would suggest building the 302 2 barrel.
Not because it's the best combination, but because it's the most economical way to get your feet wet in Class Racing and you can bracket race it all day long.
You will be able to get 400-500 passes on it with no issues.
Then decide after a season or two, what direction to go.
Ford 2 barrel, best guy is Brian Seaburg, #1 at Indy this year with a 302 2 barrel. Don't know if he does them for others.
Good luck with what ever you build .

Steve Teeter Stk/SS 620
B/SA, G/SA and M/SA

Rose Racing · 10-25-2022, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by SDT1DYI

I would suggest building the 302 2 barrel.
Not because it's the best combination, but because it's the most economical way to get your feet wet in Class Racing and you can bracket race it all day long.
You will be able to get 400-500 passes on it with no issues.
Then decide after a season or two, what direction to go.
Ford 2 barrel, best guy is Brian Seaburg, #1 at Indy this year with a 302 2 barrel. Don't know if he does them for others.
Good luck with what ever you build .

Steve Teeter Stk/SS 620
B/SA, G/SA and M/SA

Already picked the 302 2v for U/SA. It is at Chris Holbrooks being built currently

Carguy49 · 10-26-2022, 10:00 AM

Glad to see the progress on your project. Looks like you are making very good decisions on parts selection. Your car is like the one I ran back in 1973. YES, I know that was almost 50 years ago. Brings back some great memories and look forward to your results.

SDT1DYI · 10-26-2022, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Rose Racing

Already picked the 302 2v for U/SA. It is at Chris Holbrooks being built currently

Well your using one of the best in Holbrook. Does not sound like it's going to be a normal 302 2V budget project.
Look forward to seeing the results.
Best if luck with it.

Steve Teeter Stk/SS 620.

Rose Racing · 12-10-2022, 05:56 PM

Last weekend I painted the headers and getting ready to pull the gas tank and old fuel lines tomorrow and get ready to start on the fuel system... 2 1/2 gallon cell with -6 fuel lines, Holley Blue pump and Holley fuel regulator with Moroso Filters....

Rose Racing · 01-14-2023, 07:49 PM

I purchased a Holley black pump and Holley regulator. Any tips,tricks suggestions on mounting?

10-24-2022, 09:26 PM	#71
Rose Racing Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Sandusky, Ohio Posts: 325 Likes: 65 Liked 140 Times in 55 Posts	Re: 1971 Torino 500 2 door hardtop Front Suspension and Steering. Everything has been replaced and reworked.... Calvert Racing and Moroso components along with Moog Control arms and other steering parts... This was the hardest part of the build soo far.... as far as time and difficulty especially the Coil Springs. Attached Thumbnails

10-24-2022, 09:31 PM	#72
Rose Racing Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Sandusky, Ohio Posts: 325 Likes: 65 Liked 140 Times in 55 Posts	Re: 1971 Torino 500 2 door hardtop Brakes have been assembled and for the first time since last summer the front wheels and tires are back on it... I need to get an allignment and next up is carpet and Seats. and waiting for engine and trans... Then wiring and body work... This is the latest pictures of the car took on 10/22/22 saving up to buy carpet currently Attached Thumbnails

10-24-2022, 09:52 PM	#73
Rose Racing Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Sandusky, Ohio Posts: 325 Likes: 65 Liked 140 Times in 55 Posts	Re: 1971 Torino 500 2 door hardtop Some random Rear end pictures. US Gears and Speedway Motors center section. I am very impressed with the quality of this Speedway Motors case.It was a very good value and the craftsmanship was excellent. Lucas Oil Conventional gear oil. Supporting the people that support Class Racing. Attached Thumbnails

10-26-2022, 10:00 AM	#77
Carguy49 VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Fife, Washington Posts: 1,839 Likes: 1,758 Liked 2,225 Times in 594 Posts	Re: 1971 Torino 500 2 door hardtop Glad to see the progress on your project. Looks like you are making very good decisions on parts selection. Your car is like the one I ran back in 1973. YES, I know that was almost 50 years ago. Brings back some great memories and look forward to your results. __________________ Ron McDowell - Did Race Every day is a Gift - Enjoy with family and friends.

12-10-2022, 05:56 PM	#79
Rose Racing Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Sandusky, Ohio Posts: 325 Likes: 65 Liked 140 Times in 55 Posts	Re: 1971 Torino 500 2 door hardtop Last weekend I painted the headers and getting ready to pull the gas tank and old fuel lines tomorrow and get ready to start on the fuel system... 2 1/2 gallon cell with -6 fuel lines, Holley Blue pump and Holley fuel regulator with Moroso Filters.... Attached Thumbnails

01-14-2023, 07:49 PM	#80
Rose Racing Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Sandusky, Ohio Posts: 325 Likes: 65 Liked 140 Times in 55 Posts	Re: 1971 Torino 500 2 door hardtop I purchased a Holley black pump and Holley regulator. Any tips,tricks suggestions on mounting?