1973 Torino

The Ford Torino is a car produced by the Ford Motor Company for the North American market between 1968 and 1976. For 1973 the Torino was for the most part unchanged from the 1972 model year. The most obvious change the 1973 model saw was a new front fascia, required to meet new federal regulations.

1973 Torino fastback

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Classic Car Restoration: Body Work : Bending Metal Around Curve: Car Restoration Tips

Written by 73 Torino Guide on May 18th, 2010

Learn how to bend metal around curve when doing body work and restoring a car in this free DIY car-restoration video from our expert mechanic and body shop owner. Expert: Doug Jenkins Bio: Doug, of Doug Jenkins Custom Hot Rods, not only servers the entire nation, but even customers outside the US have found the [...]

Darling Buds Classic Car Show

Written by 73 Torino Guide on May 15th, 2010

The Darling Buds Classic Car Show is an annual charitable event presented by the Rover P5 Alive Club and will be held on Sunday 11th July, 2010 from 10.00 am to 4.00 pm at Buss Farm, which can be found just off the Pluckley Road in Bethersden, near Ashford in the heart of Kent. All [...]

Classic Car Restoration: Body Work : How to Shape New Pieces for Car Restoration

Written by 73 Torino Guide on May 12th, 2010

Learn how to shape new metal piece when doing body work and restoring a car in this free DIY car-restoration video from our expert mechanic and body shop owner. Expert: Doug Jenkins Bio: Doug Jenkins runs Doug Jenkins Custom Hot Rods in St. Louis, where he restores classic cars and creates mild to wild custom [...]

Classic Car Restoration: Body Work : Adjusting Final Fit: Car Restoration Tips

Written by 73 Torino Guide on May 9th, 2010

Learn how to adjust final fit when doing body work and restoring a car in this free DIY car-restoration video from our expert mechanic and body shop owner. Expert: Doug Jenkins Bio: Doug Jenkins runs Doug Jenkins Custom Hot Rods in St. Louis, where he restores classic cars and creates mild to wild custom street [...]

Any classic car restoration answers out there?

Written by 73 Torino Guide on May 7th, 2010

Concerning an engine dress up kit, I have seen some paint finishes referred to as "crinkle paint" and "wrinkle paint." Are they one in the same or two different finishes? Also and more importantly, is a wrinkle finished piece of steel resistant to rust? This is the dress up kit I’m considering: http://www.summitracing.com/parts/PRO-141-758/ 10pts for [...]