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Topic: Got my eye on a Torino...kinda
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68F100
Gearhead Posts: 1421
From: Fort Madison, Iowa USA - United We Stand
Registered: Oct 99
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posted 03-02-2002 10:16 PM
   
I see a Torino off the highway for sale on my way to work in mid Missouri. Haven't stopped to look at it yet. It looks good from the road, but we all know how that goes. It's a bright yellow color which would show rust well I think, but I haven't noticed any. Don't know what year it is exactly, but it looks like Mike L's (nice car btw  ). What should I look for if I decide to stop and inspect it, besides the obvious rust, leaks, etc.?
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MLariviere
Moderator Posts: 2393
From: Biddeford,Me.USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 03-03-2002 09:13 PM
The weak spots on these cars{72-76} is at the rear torque box,where the lower control arms connect to the frame. The earlier Torino/Fairlanes were unibody,built like Mustangs. The torque boxes{front and rear} and the cowls are weak on them. 70/71 cars were known for weak rear leaf springs,and leaky p/s slaves.The newer they are,the cheaper the car will be!
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68F100
Gearhead Posts: 1421
From: Fort Madison, Iowa USA - United We Stand
Registered: Oct 99
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posted 03-04-2002 04:06 AM
Thanks for the tips Mike.
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