@@PoleBarnGarageMy Mom had the same car when I was kid, it was red & black. Great memories, even when the damn door slammed on my hand broke 3 fingers and trunk got my thumb.
You've got a rare one there. Definitely would like to see more.I wish I could have seen it on I-35 heading southbound. I made many trips to KCK in the semi.
In 1996, I found and bought a 1973 Torino with 29,400 original miles. It was like new, garage kept, factory belts and hoses were still on it. Paint code 2B bright red, base model with exceptions of 351W, FMX, sport gauges with tach, power disc brakes, power steering. Interior was base black bench seat. I installed rear sway bar, gas shocks, 15" x 8" wheels with fat radials, dual Flowmaster exhausts, and then drove it daily for the next 20 years without any major problems. Gave it to my son about 5 years ago because he is a better mechanic than I am. He was with me when I found it, age 5, and he grew up riding in it daily. I will always love these cars. Congrats on getting yours.
Its great to hear that someone in their late 20s now early 30s actually wanted an older American car! That made my day, I've never owned anything but American, my last purchase was a used 1997 Mark Vlll in 2002,. Still have it and it has over 350K miles
That's awesome letting J.D drive at the end! Teach them young... I remember when my Dad let me drive for the first time... I just lost my Dad Tuesday so seeing this actually made me smile.
This took me back to when my dad used to let me drive his 66 Ford Galaxie and down the lane ,I could barely see over the steering wheel! Thanks for the memories
Congratulations on your new ride. There's not a car lover alive who doesn't understand the joy you're experiencing with your bucket list car. When I watch you and your son working together, it makes me smile. You're not just making memories you're strengthening his love for cars. He's doomed to a life of being a gearhead.
My dad was selling Ford cars back in the 70s and he got to bring home demos and one stood out was a Starsky and Hutch Torino that he was delivering to a customer so he took it home with him . This was a special model because in this year you were able to order it with a standard transmission and a 460 , It was a great time to be alive ,that thing was crazy fast .
I Totally agree that was an awesome thing to do, Infact i know when i was young id love to drive, though i know some people here on the internet would throw a fuss, im glad everyone here values this type of bonding as much as i do. Good Parenting at its finest.
So glad I found this channel. It is so refreshing to see people who can relate to. I also appreciate how involved you are with your son. Truly awesome!
I just wanted to say that I love the content and the way you involve your son in everything you do he's going to have such good memories of the time you spent together if there is any justice your channel is going to be massive good luck in the future.
What I appreciate is that you do not just pull a vehicle out of a tree row, make it barely limp to your shop and then park it forever. I want to do this some day and make it reliable. You are great narrator and your boy has a personality which is awesome. So yes, take us along when you make this Torino better and betterer.
The guy you are referring to is barn sour, lol that's like when a horse will run towards the barn but won't run the other direction , Derek will drive any car home no matter how far the mileage. but have you ever noticed when he leaves his vehicle has to have an LS motor in it and all kinds of upgrades done. I realize those are his cars he can do whatever he wants but in my opinion he's not enjoying most of them. That's why I enjoy. Dalton and his show he is a road warrior ,a lot like me if you build a car you should be able to hop in it and go anywhere any direction as far as you want without worrying about a breakdown, And if something breaks? so what ,fix it and keep going
You and Kevin take me back to the sixties when we would do this stuff to the 40's and 50's cars ,Just wanted to thank both of you guys for keeping it real !! I'm in my mid 70's now and it nice to dream of when !!
One man's barn find...is another man's barn find a few years later because the first guy bought so many cars that he can't fix them all. The RUclips car community is amazing with the way so many different channels work together on different things. It's cool that Kevin had a car that you really wanted just sitting in his barn and was happy to pass it along to you instead of just keeping it as a long term project for his own channel. Enjoy.
I was 16 when that car came off the assembly line. I always thought it had great lines, except that dumb 5 mph front bumper. But it is in great shape for 50 years!
I love to watch other auto lovers get excited about something others would call junk cuz of the way it looks and/or they dunno what a real car is. I hope you get what you need to get a bigger shop but don't lose the down to earth content man. You literally do it the most affordable way possible.
I've watched a lot of the bigger RUclips content creators sell out over the years, and something tells me when you finally explode like i know you're going to. You're still going to be the same old Dalton.
That blue deck lid, then black hood scoop, and hood---I love it! It pops awesome. You've seen Mopars with similar scemes and patterns, but it looks great on that Torino, great combination color-wise. It lets your eye go, "It's blue, but wait, it's black up front, then white stripes on the sides!" Dalton, you're so cool, man.
I was going to write that your Gran Torino needs a hood scoop ! and you were way ahead of me , looks soo much better now , and I really appreciate the fact that you have your brother and son along on your adventures , and thanks for taking us along on the ride too !
I bought a 1973 Gran Torino (2-door, with 351 "Cleveland" V-8) after my beloved 1967 Mustang got totaled by a drunk driver. My Torino wasn't the fastback, though. I'm glad you like it, I hope you are happy with it. Mine was really, truly, far & away the WORST car I ever owned (and I once owned a 1974 Vega!). I was about to go back to college, I HAD to have wheels. ANY wheels. Huge on the outside, only so-so interior space. Handled like a barge. Guzzled gas INCREDIBLY. Rusted like crazy. Fragile cloth seats. I was FINALLY able to unload it for $600 a couple of years later. But HEY, "Other than that, Mrs. Lincoln..." Still, I can tell you're happy, that's what counts. Best wishes!
IT'S COOL THAT YOU LET THE KID DRIVE. I STARTED DRIVING WHEN I WAS 7. 1968 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER WAS THE FIRST OUT IN THE DESERT. THEN OTHER CARS AS WELL THAT MY PARENTS HAD. 1974 ROLLED AROUND AND MY MOM BOUGHT HER FIRST 1970 BOSS 302 MUSTANG AFTER HER DIVORCE. I WAS 12 AND SHE WOULD LET ME DRIVE IT IN RURAL WADDELL AZ. SHE WOULD TELL ME TO HAMMER IT AS WELL. THE FASTEST I DROVE IT WAS 120. HER SECOND BOSS 302 WAS A STRIPPED MODEL, AS THE FIRST ONE WAS LOADED WITH THE OPTIONS. BUT THE SECOND ONE WAS PROFESSIONALS BUILT AT THE PIT STOP IN SCOTTSDALE, AZ. IT WAS A BEAST. IT WOULD COMPLETELY ANNIHILATE THE FIRST ONE WITH EASE. HER FIRST BOSS 302 SHE HAD SHE TRADED OFF TO HER FRIENDS 72 4X4 SCOUT. SHE SOLD THE SCOUT 2 MONTHS LATER FOR A 45% PROFIT AND WENT OUT AND BOUGHT THE SECOND BOSS 302. WELL HE BLEW UP THE BOSS AFTER DISCONNECTING THE REV LIMITER. BUT HIS LUKE AFB FRIEND BUILT IT BACK UP PRETTY DANG STRONG.
Ah, the memories. My first car was a '73 Gran Torino Sport that I purchased in 1989, just before I graduated from high school. It had a 351 Cleveland and an FMX transmission. I loved that car and drove it into the ground, before trading it for an '86 Firebird. I miss it to this day. Thanks for sharing!
Also my first car at graduation in 82, but it had a Windsor. It didn't take long for me to swap it with a Cleveland and FMX transmission, and I also miss that car.
My everyday drive through the 1980's in the Detroit area was the same 1973 Gran Torino Sport Red with strip kit. If the 5th digit on the VIN is a N like mine it had a 429 4V that we pulled and dropped in a DOVE 1970 460 out of MARK III. Full ported DOVE heads 30. over TRW forged pistons Edelbrock dual plane Intake Manifolds Mallory dual point distributor Holley 780 double pumper mechanical secondaries Hot cam with a C6 Shift kit and 391 Trac-Lok Slicks 11.43 qrt mile at 118 in a 4000 lbs torq monster. 12.20 on street tires. I did all of the work myself with friends. It got rubber in all the gears at low rpm and you needed Balls to hold it to the floor 5500 rpm in all three gears I love your show and if a 73 GRAND TORINO SPORT is your dream car you must get a DOVE 68 TO 71 460 AND REVIVE MY DREAM CAR FOR ME. I will be 64 years old soon and hope you get 460 someday for your Torino.
Now imagine him at 75, retired, sitting behind the wheel of his dream car in great condition, thinking about all the fun restoring with his son, and all the adventures that he got into over the years.
The scoop and cleaning that primer off as well as the wheels totally changed this car from grandpa's walmart grocery getter to cruise night in a couple steps. I've never been a huge fan of torinos but I'd drive that with a smile
I’ve also found that Rustoleum is the best spray paint unless you get the expensive custom mixed stuff at a paint store if you’re tryin to color match sumthin. The absolute BEST spray paint for coating a truck frame is the Rustoleum “Professional High Performance Enamel” paint. It’s a little better than regular Rustoleum, and it’s a million times better than any of the rubber undercoating in a can. I’ve used it for years now and it’s the only thing that has survived salty winters. The undercoating in a can is the absolute worst junk I’ve tried, it might work in some situations but salty roads make that crap flake off almost immediately.
That is so cool that you got your dream car, I felt your excitement throughout the video. And the fact that Kevin just "happened" to have it hidden away just waiting for you, it was like it was meant to be. That turned out great, as I was watching I wanted to suggest the method I used on my 77 F-250, I used doller store oven cleaner on the spray paint, let it sit a few minutes then hit it with a pressure washer. It worked pretty good and much faster. Then what was left I used the scotch brite pad method like you did. Thankfully I only had to do the cab and front clip, lol as the bed isn't original and not the same color, "yet". Hopefully that tip helps you out on future projects. Keep that smile ear to ear sir and enjoy that new ride. 😁
The excitement and joy you showed is awesome. Love what you've done with your Torino so far, especially the rims. Can't wait to see more of the Torino.
I had a coworker that has a 73 as well. Helped him with the body off restoration. I had the GT-37 at the place we where working at. It was interesting to see how close in design the two cars are.
My first car, back in 1979 when I was 16, was a dark green metallic 1973 Gran Torino Sport with a white vinyl roof. It had a factory reflective stripe that went from light green at the front to dark green at the back. It also had the 351 Cleveland and factory chrome mags, a little different style than your magnums. This vid REALLY took me down memory lane! Looking forward to more content on it in the future!!
Had a friend that had an orange version of this car it looked pretty awesome. Back in the day, Torinos were everywhere as were their cousins like the LTDII and Cougars. Had a 75 Cougar which was basically the same car. Starsky and Hutch made the Torinos very popular.
This video was awesome! It was so cool to see your smile light up when you were first checking out the car. Glad Kevin had this gem for you in his inventory. JD with the save, bringing the gloves was genius! I love these videos. Makes my hopeful to find and work on my own car bucket list someday, and work on what I currently have. You are an inspiration sir!
Nice rare car fellas. Look, two things get rid of those leaves on the cowl under the wipers. That is stopping the air from coming into the passenger compartment. Many people overlook this, or don't know what that means. 2nd " THE A/C DON'T WORK. PROLLY JUST NEEDS A RECHARGE!!" That's my favorite thing to hear. Couldn't be more wrong. There is a reason why the freon leaked out. It's supposed to be a closed system. If you find out where the holes are (dye test) you might find out it'll set you back low $ thousands. Off my rant! Thanks for saving Ford History!
That's a high estimate on AC, I could just buy a complete vintage air setup for less than $1500. I'll throw some miracle fix and refrigerant in it and see what happens
@@PoleBarnGarage a " hell yea" way to go. My 87 Plymouth Gran Fury had the same issue. A/C blew hot. The dye test showed leaks at every "O" ring, the condenser had leaks at every connection. I'm like, look, I'll just take another car on illegally hot days 😂
I love how this channel epitomizes my thoughts on car ownership. "Cars can be just as cool and loved with scratches, rust, dents, spray paint and Dollar tree cleaners." I have just as much passion and enthusiasm for my beat up, well used cars as the people with trailered in, 200 original miles, time capsules that never truly get to feel the open road and have ketchup stains in the upholstery from getting burgers on a Friday night with your friends. I love this channel and it inspires me to find really beat up versions of my dream cars and get them on the road again.
What a great car. I was like every other teen in the 70's. We watched Starsky & Hutch because of the car. I look forward to seeing what you do with it. If I may, of all the cars I've watched you work on, this is the one I think needs a pole barn restoration.
Cool channel ,very entertaining. Love seeing the old cars have a second chance in life! More of the Torino would be awesome ,one of my favourite classics🤘
@@PoleBarnGarage Whatdaya mean they don't make patch panels for these anymore??? I saw a roll of patch panel at my local hardware store just yesterday. In fact, they had more of that brake drum rebuilt in a can right next to it. Modern tech, I'm telling ya!
I would LOVE to see more of this car. I've been watching Kevin and Derek for a while, but I just started watching you when you and Kevin worked on that stepside squarebody and I have to say, you're quickly becoming one of my favorite channels. It makes me smile to see you light up about this dream car acquisition!
@Pole Barn Garage there's nothing quite like that feeling. I can't wait to see what you ultimately end up doing with the car. I know you said the hood paint job is temporary, so I'm sure your gears are already turning on how you'd like to see it once it's all said and done.
Great car Dalton I’ve always loved the Torinos, I started my own channel in November, inspired greatly by you and the holy goat videos. I know the importance of liking and commenting and try to always do so. I love how much your channel has grown since I first watched it months ago. Keep up the great content, most of us guy’s watch RUclips now more then tv
Wow, since I've found your channel I've been binge watching and this is definitely a change from all the other cars I've seen you get. It's just awesome seeing you actually getting into a car that's not an apparent death trap lol. On a side note I loved seeing JD checking for cars before getting out of the driver's seat on the side of the road, good job in teaching this young man about safety!
My mother and my uncle drove Gran Torinos and I forgot how much I enjoyed those cars. Smoking the cigarette at the end was just how I remembered living in those cars. Keep the Gran Torino videos coming!
Look at you grow Dalton. When I found you, there were less than 500 subscribers. I am truly happy for you and you deserve it. I wish you and Mortske would do some episodes together.
Dalton, this video is just like all your other ones.....awesome! You put your heart and soul into these cars doing the work like a true garage mechanic. Nothing fancy or showy but darn good entertainment and education. I loved watching JD getting to drive and can fully appreciate his excitement. I remember my first driving experience at age 13 in my brother's 1962 Pontiac Catalina. We were driving down the road one day and suddenly he pulled over and said "your turn to drive"!
Best episode I’ve seen so far. Seeing your reaction when you first receive the car was awesome. Letting your son drive it at the end was perfect. One day it will be his 😊.
Great content!! Just stumbled in on the channel. Out with the old and into the new is symbolic for me.Been turning over a new leaf in my life as well. 24:38Thanks for sharing that moment…
I finally bit and checked out your channel after Kevin has pointed it out umpteen times. My dad had one of those cars in Saddle Bronze, his had a 351, it survived a tornado unscathed! He got rid of it in late 1990, but one quirk I remember of it, it had a manual washer pump, you had to turn on the wipers and push the wiper switch in repeatedly to pump the fluid through. So you might try pushing the wiper switch/button in repeatedly.
Love the Torino wish I knew Kevin had it for sale, but glad to see you are going to clean it up, especially when you are introducing old cars to a new generation of car lovers. Keep up the great work with your son.
my first car was a 1976 Torino Brougham fully loaded 4 door lime green outside and dark green interior. I have aways wanted to find one and restore it. They were the best cars and tough as nails. Great show looking forward to see the next episode as you progress with the updates
Good ol 73 mandates... The vette had a poly front but still retained the chrome bumpers in the back too for that year until it got screwed up completely in 74. I love this body-style. A little partial to the 1972s of the body on frame torinos but dang this looks sharp too.
My first car was a 74 Gran Torino - bought used in 1982 for $865. Had the 351 2-barrel - thought it was fast! Had it for four years. Regarding the bumpers - I believe 73 was the last year of the rear 2 1/2 mph rear bumper and the 5 mph front bumper. 74 saw the addition of the 5 mph rear bumper. Great video! Brought back memories. Subscribed!!
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Glad you found the car of your dreams Dalton. Myself, I’ve always had an eye for the mid to late 60’s Plymouth barracuda (dream car) as for trucks I’m privy to the early 80’s Dodge D/W series Ram (yes, I’m clearly a mopar fan) and the late 40’s to early 50’s Chevy 3100. Hopefully. I may be able to own one of the above someday.
Great Video Dalton, Congratulations on the dream car!! Can't wait to see more of this car on the channel... And great job at the end with J.D... you gotta teach em young!!
0:45 this also applies to at least Lincoln continentals from 1973 as well, as they will have the older recessed tail lights with the large front bumper
What a fantastic car. I have been watching your videos and taking notes on the tractor paint, I have a 99 mustang that needs paint, and I think I am going to go the tractor paint route. You have taught me some very valuable information on that.
Just to see the happiness on you face brought a tear to this old man's eye. You don't always get to see real reactions of people on you tube. I hope you do that car right and get it back to looking the way it did new
When I get new tires installed I get out my torque wrench and check the torque on every lug nut before I drive off. It has saved me from possibly dying more than once. The times I have found loose lug nuts I let them know how little I appreciate them trying to kill me.
Nice find! Not a big Ford fan but that's a nice Gran Torino. Your RUclips channel has really grown since I first subscribed. I think there was about a hundred at that time. Glad to see it's really climbing. You deserve it! Makes me think of the movie. Clint Eastwood kept the movie car and it's in his collection now.
Something that’s works for me on the hog farm to get rid of smells strap, a bag of charcoal backseat, wherever let it sit for a few days. Summertime is the best time to do it and it works pretty good.
Gotta love a 73 Torino, I used to own a 73 Ranchero. Currently have a 75 Ranchero all the way over here in the U.K. videos coming to my channel soon. Hoping to see lots more Torino content
Glad to see that I'm not alone in thinking that the 1973 Torino Sport was a fine looking car. There was ONE at my high school in 1989. My grandmother had a regular 1972 Torino but it was cherry and ran great. The burnouts were impressive too!
Nice video and ride. I have a 72 "Q" code 4 spd sport in the garage. It's been sitting since the 90s. I just got the 4 speed rebuilt about 6 months ago, and hopefully I'll get the Cleveland rebuilt in the next 6-8 months. This video has kind of inspired me to get back on it.
I had that exact same car. 1973 Gran Torino Sport with the 351 Cleveland V-8. I bought it with about 6000 miles on it in late 1973 when I was still in High School. It was blue and had that reflective laser strip. I had a c.b. radio and my handle was The Blue Streaker. It had the blue interior. I had the C-6 tranny beefed up with the same one police cars had. It was truly a great and beautiful car.
Man I love your channel!!! how you do it and fix up these cars is awesome. As well to include your son is amazing. I feel the same way, where my son and I worked on cars and bikes when he was that age. We still do it today, but now he is 18 and has his own cars. Love it.
Cool car! I just used that same exact paint on the skid plate for my CJ7's fuel tank this past weekend. SUPER shiny. You can always hit it with some flat clear if you want to tone it down some. It looks good either way.
I learned my lesson about rusty fuel tanks long ago. I assume that the tank is worst-case rusty & install the largest fuel filter I can find in the fuel line close to the tank. A inline fuel filter for a diesel truck holds a huge amount before stopping up. Tying a wire to a magnet & putting it in the tank thru the filler neck also helps.
44:54 He will grow some and start fitting better in the car in the mean time use a pillow, I did at 15 y/o in a 1960 corvair then I had a growth spurt at 16 and learned what "compact car" was!!! Looks like he has good concentration.👍
Junkyard Digs brought me here. Instant subscriber. From your reaction to finally having a great example of your dream car, to that passioned explanation of real muscle cars, to you and your very cool kid talking sh*t - well, to quote a guy from another of my favorite channels, I'll bet I could drink a beer with you. 👍
Very nice find! Had a 72. Upgraded to an MSD box and gained some mpg as well as reliability. Aftermarket high mount stop light actually looks pretty good. Plus a lot of people are programmed to only stop when the see them. Did the front end with one of those kits. Good bushings but very substandard ball joints. Heads up on the side windows. Some kind of inner trim rusts up and puts deep scratches when you roll the windows down. Hopefully not yours.
Love it. Don't see many of these cars anymore. Can't wait until the snow melts and get my 84 T Bird with 12 thousand miles out again. I could use that motor.
Gotta admit Badass and Handsome car! Always liked these they're so underappreciated... Just like my '79 leMans! First car at 12, i'll be 25 in july! I can't wait to get it out once its warmer than 55-60 here. I just finished reinstalling the rebuilt/built drivetrain (buick v6) original to the car, I need to button up the interior and redye some things. Best of luck to you w/ your car (as you said 1 yr only) that's something to be proud of Dalton!.
This car found its dream owner, so glad to see it getting some attention already!! 🤘🇺🇲
Thanks again buddy! Old Ford definitely found it's forever home
@@PoleBarnGarage Hope Kevin gave you a good deal. 😂
@@PoleBarnGarageMy Mom had the same car when I was kid, it was red & black. Great memories, even when the damn door slammed on my hand broke 3 fingers and trunk got my thumb.
@@ThatGirlinLovelandsound like your fault
@@southernslipping4225 kinda I was 4 when it happened, little kids not always the brightest. lol
It’s really nice to see a father and son working on projects together.
100%! No kid yet, and at this rate maybe never BUT I can live vicariously through Dalton & JD kicking ass on projects!
I love that Kevin @JunkyardDigs is creating his own barn, full of future barn finds
Very handy
Yes! More of the Torino please.
You've got a rare one there. Definitely would like to see more.I wish I could have seen it on I-35 heading southbound. I made many trips to KCK in the semi.
Torinos are sweet! Can’t wait to see what u do with it
Mussle Car?? 😂 It's a Ford
Nuff said
You are a great father; JD's drive at the end is every son's dream. Thanks for sharing your memory with us, just beautiful.
In 1996, I found and bought a 1973 Torino with 29,400 original miles. It was like new, garage kept, factory belts and hoses were still on it. Paint code 2B bright red, base model with exceptions of 351W, FMX, sport gauges with tach, power disc brakes, power steering. Interior was base black bench seat. I installed rear sway bar, gas shocks, 15" x 8" wheels with fat radials, dual Flowmaster exhausts, and then drove it daily for the next 20 years without any major problems. Gave it to my son about 5 years ago because he is a better mechanic than I am. He was with me when I found it, age 5, and he grew up riding in it daily. I will always love these cars. Congrats on getting yours.
Its great to hear that someone in their late 20s now early 30s actually wanted an older American car! That made my day, I've never owned anything but American, my last purchase was a used 1997 Mark Vlll in 2002,. Still have it and it has over 350K miles
That's awesome letting J.D drive at the end! Teach them young... I remember when my Dad let me drive for the first time... I just lost my Dad Tuesday so seeing this actually made me smile.
Sorry For your Loss.🙏🏼
Sorry for your loss!
Sorry for your loss! Thanks for watching.
This took me back to when my dad used to let me drive his 66 Ford Galaxie and down the lane ,I could barely see over the steering wheel! Thanks for the memories
Congratulations on your new ride. There's not a car lover alive who doesn't understand the joy you're experiencing with your bucket list car. When I watch you and your son working together, it makes me smile. You're not just making memories you're strengthening his love for cars. He's doomed to a life of being a gearhead.
Your reaction and expression is awesome! Every gearhead knows that feeling when the classic car gods touch your shoulder🤘🇺🇲
My dad was selling Ford cars back in the 70s and he got to bring home demos and one stood out was a Starsky and Hutch Torino that he was delivering to a customer so he took it home with him . This was a special model because in this year you were able to order it with a standard transmission and a 460 , It was a great time to be alive ,that thing was crazy fast .
The best part of this was letting your son drive it something he will never forget
I Totally agree that was an awesome thing to do, Infact i know when i was young id love to drive, though i know some people here on the internet would throw a fuss, im glad everyone here values this type of bonding as much as i do. Good Parenting at its finest.
Especially for a person his size that's like driving a Cadillac elderado😂
So glad I found this channel. It is so refreshing to see people who can relate to. I also appreciate how involved you are with your son. Truly awesome!
Amen to that
I just wanted to say that I love the content and the way you involve your son in everything you do he's going to have such good memories of the time you spent together if there is any justice your channel is going to be massive good luck in the future.
What I appreciate is that you do not just pull a vehicle out of a tree row, make it barely limp to your shop and then park it forever. I want to do this some day and make it reliable. You are great narrator and your boy has a personality which is awesome. So yes, take us along when you make this Torino better and betterer.
Thanks Kindly👍
The guy you are referring to is barn sour, lol that's like when a horse will run towards the barn but won't run the other direction ,
Derek will drive any car home no matter how far the mileage. but have you ever noticed when he leaves his vehicle has to have an LS motor in it and all kinds of upgrades done. I realize those are his cars he can do whatever he wants but in my opinion he's not enjoying most of them. That's why I enjoy. Dalton and his show he is a road warrior ,a lot like me if you build a car you should be able to hop in it and go anywhere any direction as far as you want without worrying about a breakdown, And if something breaks? so what ,fix it and keep going
You and Kevin take me back to the sixties when we would do this stuff to the 40's and 50's cars ,Just wanted to thank both of you guys for keeping it real !! I'm in my mid 70's now and it nice to dream of when !!
Showing the odometer roll back to zero was Awesome brand new car never Been driven till now Nice Dalton Going back to 73 @Pole Barn Garage
One man's barn find...is another man's barn find a few years later because the first guy bought so many cars that he can't fix them all.
The RUclips car community is amazing with the way so many different channels work together on different things. It's cool that Kevin had a car that you really wanted just sitting in his barn and was happy to pass it along to you instead of just keeping it as a long term project for his own channel.
Enjoy.
I was 16 when that car came off the assembly line. I always thought it had great lines, except that dumb 5 mph front bumper. But it is in great shape for 50 years!
I love to watch other auto lovers get excited about something others would call junk cuz of the way it looks and/or they dunno what a real car is. I hope you get what you need to get a bigger shop but don't lose the down to earth content man. You literally do it the most affordable way possible.
I don't really need a bigger shop, I can make do like I always have. No need to worry about my head exploding
I've watched a lot of the bigger RUclips content creators sell out over the years, and something tells me when you finally explode like i know you're going to. You're still going to be the same old Dalton.
That blue deck lid, then black hood scoop, and hood---I love it! It pops awesome. You've seen Mopars with similar scemes and patterns, but it looks great on that Torino, great combination color-wise. It lets your eye go, "It's blue, but wait, it's black up front, then white stripes on the sides!" Dalton, you're so cool, man.
We had one of the nicest Torinos ever made, it was a two tone car with a Light tan body with a brown vinyl top, it had a 351 Cleveland in it!
I was going to write that your Gran Torino needs a hood scoop ! and you were way ahead of me , looks soo much better now , and I really appreciate the fact that you have your brother and son along on your adventures , and thanks for taking us along on the ride too !
Gran Torino should have had a factory scooped hood. Not sure why this one didn't.
OK, I checked this out. The GTS scooped hood was standard on those models in 1972, but optional in 1973. Bummer.
Wide tires is a must on this car...that's why it has air shocks.
@@scottwright388 Agreed helps with getting traction to the pavement and when you are behind it in another car it just looks badass
"You can't do something wrong correctly until you learn how to do it right." - Dalton 2023
I will teach these words to many.
Congrats on getting one of ur bucket list cars, great find, hope to see you enjoy this car for a long time.. well deserved..
I'll be keeping it forever
I bought a 1973 Gran Torino (2-door, with 351 "Cleveland" V-8) after my beloved 1967 Mustang got totaled by a drunk driver. My Torino wasn't the fastback, though. I'm glad you like it, I hope you are happy with it. Mine was really, truly, far & away the WORST car I ever owned (and I once owned a 1974 Vega!). I was about to go back to college, I HAD to have wheels. ANY wheels. Huge on the outside, only so-so interior space. Handled like a barge. Guzzled gas INCREDIBLY. Rusted like crazy. Fragile cloth seats. I was FINALLY able to unload it for $600 a couple of years later. But HEY, "Other than that, Mrs. Lincoln..."
Still, I can tell you're happy, that's what counts. Best wishes!
IT'S COOL THAT YOU LET THE KID DRIVE. I STARTED DRIVING WHEN I WAS 7. 1968 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER WAS THE FIRST OUT IN THE DESERT. THEN OTHER CARS AS WELL THAT MY PARENTS HAD. 1974 ROLLED AROUND AND MY MOM BOUGHT HER FIRST 1970 BOSS 302 MUSTANG AFTER HER DIVORCE. I WAS 12 AND SHE WOULD LET ME DRIVE IT IN RURAL WADDELL AZ. SHE WOULD TELL ME TO HAMMER IT AS WELL. THE FASTEST I DROVE IT WAS 120. HER SECOND BOSS 302 WAS A STRIPPED MODEL, AS THE FIRST ONE WAS LOADED WITH THE OPTIONS. BUT THE SECOND ONE WAS PROFESSIONALS BUILT AT THE PIT STOP IN SCOTTSDALE, AZ. IT WAS A BEAST. IT WOULD COMPLETELY ANNIHILATE THE FIRST ONE WITH EASE. HER FIRST BOSS 302 SHE HAD SHE TRADED OFF TO HER FRIENDS 72 4X4 SCOUT. SHE SOLD THE SCOUT 2 MONTHS LATER FOR A 45% PROFIT AND WENT OUT AND BOUGHT THE SECOND BOSS 302. WELL HE BLEW UP THE BOSS AFTER DISCONNECTING THE REV LIMITER. BUT HIS LUKE AFB FRIEND BUILT IT BACK UP PRETTY DANG STRONG.
JD is always the voice of maturity and reason. Cant believe he hangs out with yall! 🤣🤣🤣
Ah, the memories. My first car was a '73 Gran Torino Sport that I purchased in 1989, just before I graduated from high school. It had a 351 Cleveland and an FMX transmission. I loved that car and drove it into the ground, before trading it for an '86 Firebird. I miss it to this day. Thanks for sharing!
Also my first car at graduation in 82, but it had a Windsor. It didn't take long for me to swap it with a Cleveland and FMX transmission, and I also miss that car.
My buddy had a 1970 Mercury Cyclone with a 351 Cleveland and a 4 speed. One of the fastest cars I ever rode in.
So happy for this man! Awesome barn find from yer' bro Kevin! Couldn't get better. Yer' boy behind the wheel was PRICELESS.
Thanks Kindly👍
My everyday drive through the 1980's in the Detroit area was the same 1973 Gran Torino Sport Red with strip kit. If the 5th digit on the VIN is a N like mine it had a 429 4V that we pulled and dropped in a DOVE 1970 460 out of MARK III.
Full ported DOVE heads
30. over TRW forged pistons
Edelbrock dual plane Intake Manifolds
Mallory dual point distributor
Holley 780 double pumper mechanical secondaries
Hot cam with a C6 Shift kit and 391 Trac-Lok Slicks 11.43 qrt mile at 118 in a 4000 lbs torq monster. 12.20 on street tires.
I did all of the work myself with friends. It got rubber in all the gears at low rpm and you needed Balls to hold it to the floor 5500 rpm in all three gears
I love your show and if a 73 GRAND TORINO SPORT is your dream car you must get a DOVE 68 TO 71 460 AND REVIVE MY DREAM CAR FOR ME. I will be 64 years old soon and hope you get 460 someday for your Torino.
That Dash board with all those gauges is kick ass. Combined with the shifter and console.Wicked Interiour. Cool as Car
Now imagine him at 75, retired, sitting behind the wheel of his dream car in great condition, thinking about all the fun restoring with his son, and all the adventures that he got into over the years.
75, retired, sitting in his Gran torino, with his service rifle.. Wait that's already a thing
@@PoleBarnGarageMr Wasoulski is that you? 😂
The scoop and cleaning that primer off as well as the wheels totally changed this car from grandpa's walmart grocery getter to cruise night in a couple steps. I've never been a huge fan of torinos but I'd drive that with a smile
Not even the 70-71 Torinos?
@DominatorGarage not really. I think ford has always made better looking trucks, but chevrolet made the better looking muscle and pony cars.
I’ve also found that Rustoleum is the best spray paint unless you get the expensive custom mixed stuff at a paint store if you’re tryin to color match sumthin. The absolute BEST spray paint for coating a truck frame is the Rustoleum “Professional High Performance Enamel” paint. It’s a little better than regular Rustoleum, and it’s a million times better than any of the rubber undercoating in a can. I’ve used it for years now and it’s the only thing that has survived salty winters. The undercoating in a can is the absolute worst junk I’ve tried, it might work in some situations but salty roads make that crap flake off almost immediately.
That is so cool that you got your dream car, I felt your excitement throughout the video. And the fact that Kevin just "happened" to have it hidden away just waiting for you, it was like it was meant to be. That turned out great, as I was watching I wanted to suggest the method I used on my 77 F-250, I used doller store oven cleaner on the spray paint, let it sit a few minutes then hit it with a pressure washer. It worked pretty good and much faster. Then what was left I used the scotch brite pad method like you did. Thankfully I only had to do the cab and front clip, lol as the bed isn't original and not the same color, "yet". Hopefully that tip helps you out on future projects. Keep that smile ear to ear sir and enjoy that new ride. 😁
THANK GOD!!! A car guy that admits he hates patina. That shit is nothing but surface rust to me as well!! I'm hooked!
I like rat rods, but not patina, if that makes sense
@@PoleBarnGaragetotally makes sense. Ratrods are junkyard demons, patinas are neglected cars. Or something poetic like that.
So much fun watching how happy you look getting that.
Still happy as hell
The excitement and joy you showed is awesome. Love what you've done with your Torino so far, especially the rims. Can't wait to see more of the Torino.
I had a coworker that has a 73 as well. Helped him with the body off restoration. I had the GT-37 at the place we where working at. It was interesting to see how close in design the two cars are.
My first car, back in 1979 when I was 16, was a dark green metallic 1973 Gran Torino Sport with a white vinyl roof. It had a factory reflective stripe that went from light green at the front to dark green at the back. It also had the 351 Cleveland and factory chrome mags, a little different style than your magnums. This vid REALLY took me down memory lane! Looking forward to more content on it in the future!!
Had a friend that had an orange version of this car it looked pretty awesome. Back in the day, Torinos were everywhere as were their cousins like the LTDII and Cougars. Had a 75 Cougar which was basically the same car. Starsky and Hutch made the Torinos very popular.
JD needed to complete the PBG look with those aviators on the dash. I’m proud of you for giving him memories that he will look back on and cherish.
So cool to see somebody find that one thing they missed out on and always wanted. Really enjoyed watching your reactions.
This video was awesome! It was so cool to see your smile light up when you were first checking out the car. Glad Kevin had this gem for you in his inventory. JD with the save, bringing the gloves was genius! I love these videos. Makes my hopeful to find and work on my own car bucket list someday, and work on what I currently have. You are an inspiration sir!
My mom had a 72 Mercury Montego that was similar, I remember the dash/instrument panel being almost the same.
Same car more or less!
Nice rare car fellas. Look, two things get rid of those leaves on the cowl under the wipers. That is stopping the air from coming into the passenger compartment. Many people overlook this, or don't know what that means.
2nd " THE A/C DON'T WORK. PROLLY JUST NEEDS A RECHARGE!!" That's my favorite thing to hear. Couldn't be more wrong. There is a reason why the freon leaked out. It's supposed to be a closed system. If you find out where the holes are (dye test) you might find out it'll set you back low $ thousands. Off my rant! Thanks for saving Ford History!
That's a high estimate on AC, I could just buy a complete vintage air setup for less than $1500. I'll throw some miracle fix and refrigerant in it and see what happens
@@PoleBarnGarage a " hell yea" way to go. My 87 Plymouth Gran Fury had the same issue. A/C blew hot. The dye test showed leaks at every "O" ring, the condenser had leaks at every connection. I'm like, look, I'll just take another car on illegally hot days 😂
I love how this channel epitomizes my thoughts on car ownership. "Cars can be just as cool and loved with scratches, rust, dents, spray paint and Dollar tree cleaners." I have just as much passion and enthusiasm for my beat up, well used cars as the people with trailered in, 200 original miles, time capsules that never truly get to feel the open road and have ketchup stains in the upholstery from getting burgers on a Friday night with your friends. I love this channel and it inspires me to find really beat up versions of my dream cars and get them on the road again.
Another homerun! I got to tell you I like these will it make it home videos. But now you got some projects I want to see completed.
What a great car. I was like every other teen in the 70's. We watched Starsky & Hutch because of the car. I look forward to seeing what you do with it. If I may, of all the cars I've watched you work on, this is the one I think needs a pole barn restoration.
Oh it will get one, it's near and dear to me
Thanks!
Thanks for watching man!
Cool channel ,very entertaining. Love seeing the old cars have a second chance in life!
More of the Torino would be awesome ,one of my favourite classics🤘
Love that you found one of your bucket list cars and it's not a bucket of rust. Can't wait to see you restore this baby!
I’d like to see more. She deserves a fixed up body. And by fixed up, I mean welded in patch panels. You can do it!
It'll get whatever it gets, they don't make patch panels for these
@@PoleBarnGarage Whatdaya mean they don't make patch panels for these anymore??? I saw a roll of patch panel at my local hardware store just yesterday. In fact, they had more of that brake drum rebuilt in a can right next to it. Modern tech, I'm telling ya!
*JB Welded in patch panels***
little body work little bondo with a nice paint job. Look great. I could do a nice paint job job on that car
Great content as usual, it’s great to see how you involved JD and your brother. Big up for Kevin and his help with your dream car
"Those big hips are gonna kick your ass"!!👏😁,, love it!!
Everyone could see the joy in your face about the car. One of my favorites to keep up the good work Clint Eastwood.
I actually find myself waiting for another upload every week. Your videos are just the best!!!
Thank you!
I would LOVE to see more of this car. I've been watching Kevin and Derek for a while, but I just started watching you when you and Kevin worked on that stepside squarebody and I have to say, you're quickly becoming one of my favorite channels. It makes me smile to see you light up about this dream car acquisition!
Man I'm still just happy as hell. Every time I get behind the wheel of it I just grin
@Pole Barn Garage there's nothing quite like that feeling. I can't wait to see what you ultimately end up doing with the car. I know you said the hood paint job is temporary, so I'm sure your gears are already turning on how you'd like to see it once it's all said and done.
Great car Dalton I’ve always loved the Torinos, I started my own channel in November, inspired greatly by you and the holy goat videos. I know the importance of liking and commenting and try to always do so. I love how much your channel has grown since I first watched it months ago. Keep up the great content, most of us guy’s watch RUclips now more then tv
Right on!
Wow, since I've found your channel I've been binge watching and this is definitely a change from all the other cars I've seen you get. It's just awesome seeing you actually getting into a car that's not an apparent death trap lol.
On a side note I loved seeing JD checking for cars before getting out of the driver's seat on the side of the road, good job in teaching this young man about safety!
My mother and my uncle drove Gran Torinos and I forgot how much I enjoyed those cars. Smoking the cigarette at the end was just how I remembered living in those cars. Keep the Gran Torino videos coming!
Yet another surprise project. Love it. Looking forward to more work on this one too.
Me too, just need the time!
@@PoleBarnGarage he have more that is sitting to
straight into daily use! love seeing the older cars getting used
Look at you grow Dalton. When I found you, there were less than 500 subscribers. I am truly happy for you and you deserve it. I wish you and Mortske would do some episodes together.
Tell him to move south, because I ain't going north
@@PoleBarnGarage The five mile per hour bumper in the rear was not not mandated until 1974. It was only in the front in 1973.
Looks good Dalton. Be a nice Power Tour cruiser.
Dalton, this video is just like all your other ones.....awesome! You put your heart and soul into these cars doing the work like a true garage mechanic. Nothing fancy or showy but darn good entertainment and education. I loved watching JD getting to drive and can fully appreciate his excitement. I remember my first driving experience at age 13 in my brother's 1962 Pontiac Catalina. We were driving down the road one day and suddenly he pulled over and said "your turn to drive"!
Greatly appreciate that. Side note, 62 Catalina is the final dream car I'm on the hunt for!
That car looks so much better now... a true "barn rescue"...
Best episode I’ve seen so far.
Seeing your reaction when you first receive the car was awesome. Letting your son drive it at the end was perfect.
One day it will be his 😊.
Great call !
Beautiful car, I prefer the 72 front end though
Great content!! Just stumbled in on the channel. Out with the old and into the new is symbolic for me.Been turning over a new leaf in my life as well. 24:38Thanks for sharing that moment…
Thanks, hope you're doing well
I finally bit and checked out your channel after Kevin has pointed it out umpteen times. My dad had one of those cars in Saddle Bronze, his had a 351, it survived a tornado unscathed! He got rid of it in late 1990, but one quirk I remember of it, it had a manual washer pump, you had to turn on the wipers and push the wiper switch in repeatedly to pump the fluid through. So you might try pushing the wiper switch/button in repeatedly.
Hmmm ok
Love the Torino wish I knew Kevin had it for sale, but glad to see you are going to clean it up, especially when you are introducing old cars to a new generation of car lovers. Keep up the great work with your son.
Wasn't for sale to just anyone, I had to work on him for it
my first car was a 1976 Torino Brougham fully loaded 4 door lime green outside and dark green interior. I have aways wanted to find one and restore it. They were the best cars and tough as nails. Great show looking forward to see the next episode as you progress with the updates
Good ol 73 mandates... The vette had a poly front but still retained the chrome bumpers in the back too for that year until it got screwed up completely in 74. I love this body-style. A little partial to the 1972s of the body on frame torinos but dang this looks sharp too.
My first car was a 74 Gran Torino - bought used in 1982 for $865. Had the 351 2-barrel - thought it was fast! Had it for four years. Regarding the bumpers - I believe 73 was the last year of the rear 2 1/2 mph rear bumper and the 5 mph front bumper. 74 saw the addition of the 5 mph rear bumper.
Great video! Brought back memories. Subscribed!!
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Glad you found the car of your dreams Dalton. Myself, I’ve always had an eye for the mid to late 60’s Plymouth barracuda (dream car) as for trucks I’m privy to the early 80’s Dodge D/W series Ram (yes, I’m clearly a mopar fan) and the late 40’s to early 50’s Chevy 3100. Hopefully. I may be able to own one of the above someday.
Great Video Dalton, Congratulations on the dream car!! Can't wait to see more of this car on the channel... And great job at the end with J.D... you gotta teach em young!!
0:45 this also applies to at least Lincoln continentals from 1973 as well, as they will have the older recessed tail lights with the large front bumper
Great video as usual. I seen this car awhile ago on tik tok. I hope we see more of it because it is sweet
I do the same with my kids take them out on the ole back roads and let them drive. Love that your boy is involved with your channel
What a fantastic car. I have been watching your videos and taking notes on the tractor paint, I have a 99 mustang that needs paint, and I think I am going to go the tractor paint route. You have taught me some very valuable information on that.
Just to see the happiness on you face brought a tear to this old man's eye. You don't always get to see real reactions of people on you tube. I hope you do that car right and get it back to looking the way it did new
When I get new tires installed I get out my torque wrench and check the torque on every lug nut before I drive off. It has saved me from possibly dying more than once. The times I have found loose lug nuts I let them know how little I appreciate them trying to kill me.
Nice find! Not a big Ford fan but that's a nice Gran Torino. Your RUclips channel has really grown since I first subscribed. I think there was about a hundred at that time. Glad to see it's really climbing. You deserve it! Makes me think of the movie. Clint Eastwood kept the movie car and it's in his collection now.
Glad you've been around awhile!
Something that’s works for me on the hog farm to get rid of smells strap, a bag of charcoal backseat, wherever let it sit for a few days. Summertime is the best time to do it and it works pretty good.
Gotta love a 73 Torino, I used to own a 73 Ranchero. Currently have a 75 Ranchero all the way over here in the U.K. videos coming to my channel soon. Hoping to see lots more Torino content
Glad to see that I'm not alone in thinking that the 1973 Torino Sport was a fine looking car. There was ONE at my high school in 1989. My grandmother had a regular 1972 Torino but it was cherry and ran great. The burnouts were impressive too!
Nice video and ride. I have a 72 "Q" code 4 spd sport in the garage. It's been sitting since the 90s. I just got the 4 speed rebuilt about 6 months ago, and hopefully I'll get the Cleveland rebuilt in the next 6-8 months. This video has kind of inspired me to get back on it.
I had that exact same car. 1973 Gran Torino Sport with the 351 Cleveland V-8. I bought it with about 6000 miles on it in late 1973 when I was still in High School. It was blue and had that reflective laser strip. I had a c.b. radio and my handle was The Blue Streaker. It had the blue interior. I had the C-6 tranny beefed up with the same one police cars had. It was truly a great and beautiful car.
Man I love your channel!!! how you do it and fix up these cars is awesome. As well to include your son is amazing. I feel the same way, where my son and I worked on cars and bikes when he was that age. We still do it today, but now he is 18 and has his own cars. Love it.
Cool car! I just used that same exact paint on the skid plate for my CJ7's fuel tank this past weekend. SUPER shiny. You can always hit it with some flat clear if you want to tone it down some. It looks good either way.
Yea ! Kevin ! Miss MOOK on videos ! Nice Shed !
Iowa doesn't have Collector Plates ? Nice Car another fun filled adventure
I learned my lesson about rusty fuel tanks long ago. I assume that the tank is worst-case rusty & install the largest fuel filter I can find in the fuel line close to the tank. A inline fuel filter for a diesel truck holds a huge amount before stopping up. Tying a wire to a magnet & putting it in the tank thru the filler neck also helps.
I had a "72" Gran Torino Sport when I was in HS in 1974. It was a great ride, it had a 351 cleveland with a 4 speed trans and it would haul the mail.
44:54 He will grow some and start fitting better in the car in the mean time use a pillow, I did at 15 y/o in a 1960 corvair then I had a growth spurt at 16 and learned what "compact car" was!!! Looks like he has good concentration.👍
Junkyard Digs brought me here. Instant subscriber. From your reaction to finally having a great example of your dream car, to that passioned explanation of real muscle cars, to you and your very cool kid talking sh*t - well, to quote a guy from another of my favorite channels, I'll bet I could drink a beer with you. 👍
Very nice find!
Had a 72. Upgraded to an MSD box and gained some mpg as well as reliability. Aftermarket high mount stop light actually looks pretty good. Plus a lot of people are programmed to only stop when the see them. Did the front end with one of those kits. Good bushings but very substandard ball joints.
Heads up on the side windows. Some kind of inner trim rusts up and puts deep scratches when you roll the windows down. Hopefully not yours.
This is great. I had a 1974 Gran Sport! White w/ blue stripes, blue vinyl interior. 351 Cleveland was a beast.
Love it. Don't see many of these cars anymore. Can't wait until the snow melts and get my 84 T Bird with 12 thousand miles out again. I could use that motor.
Gotta admit Badass and Handsome car! Always liked these they're so underappreciated... Just like my '79 leMans! First car at 12, i'll be 25 in july! I can't wait to get it out once its warmer than 55-60 here. I just finished reinstalling the rebuilt/built drivetrain (buick v6) original to the car, I need to button up the interior and redye some things. Best of luck to you w/ your car (as you said 1 yr only) that's something to be proud of Dalton!.