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Thanks and no not married just very limited with space and cool Toledo is getting nicer by the day a lot better than the CLE...

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No one is better that George Thompson owner "Carb. Flow Engineering"
on the Autolite carbs.

His 73 Ford 351 Mustang H/SA held the National Record and was
Insanely Fast AND built entire in house front to back by George!

He is in Lake Havasu Arizona......(661) 857 -0109

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Nope. Then Autolite carbs are so difficult to work on.............. Really Really difficult to make them work well............. Now them Motorcrafts on the other hand...........

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90484924_3817765848263838_4389787288993792000_n[1] Some updates to the build I Took axles out and got new Moser 33 spline axles

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New US Gear 5.14 gearset

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Got the Center Section out and found out it was an 8 inch thought all Torinos came with 9 inches so I have to go down to Kentucky to get a housing and going to get an Nodular center section from Speedway Motors... It was an unsuspected expense....

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I ordered Lakewood Industries shocks and drive shaft loop

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Per dads orders I had to change U-Joints in the driveshaft after arguing for a little bit I agreed and got a set of Spicers from Fort Wayne Clutch and Driveline and they really werent as hard to change out as I thought they would be.... The retainers were soo rusted and old they crumbled as I yanked em out.

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This past Saturday I started reducing weight and getting rid of components I dont need..... I apologize for all these new pics and posts this has been in progress since December and im relearning how to post pics.....I am waiting on my Government check so I can order components for the rear end including Daytona Pinion Supports a yoak,rebuild kit the new center section and housing... With my tax refund I am going to get a Blue Streak Converter from Mark.
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Loving the build, and you can't have too many pictures!!

8"??? That's a new one on me! Are you positive it's original??
Regardless, you're going 9" but that is beyond weird.

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Apparently used in economy cars....I didnt have a clue either its 100 percent original though

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I picked up my 9 inch housing last week and waiting for some suspension components

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I had a 302 71 Torino with an 8 inch rear in it years ago. Put 3 rears in it so Im sure

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Center section is complete full of goodies like a Speedway Motors case and Daytona pinion support and Moser spool and Yoak along with 5.14 us gear

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Tex Miller use to run a 71 Torino in L/SA in 70’s and 80s
Now has a Mustang!

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I was a Ford dealership mechanic in the 70s and Ive never seen a 302 Torino with a 9 inch rear. Maybe they came with them but I never saw one. my girlfriend had one too and I also put 3 - 8 inch rears in it, rear seals were bad about leaking and a noisy rear is how you found out. Thats when she would tell me it was making noise again

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Actually, Tex Millers Torino was a 72 or 73 model. 71 was the last year for the unibody shock tower, leaf spring cars, starting in 72, Torinos and Montegos went to full frames with coil spring 4 control arm rear suspension. As for 8" vs 9", 6 cylinder and 302 cars had a 8", only the 351 and larger engines came with a 9".

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Mr. Miller’s Torino was a 72. :cool:

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Me against Tex's Torino. 1980 Grandnationals (I won).

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And I'm pretty sure it was a 4 bbl Cleveland. (72's and up were heavy) Other than that, it was just like Mr. Rose's car. ;-)

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Well its been awhile The Rear End Housing is back from powdercoat and looks awesome!

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I have been slacking with updating this build thread...

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Completed rear minus brakes I am updating from drums....

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Gently Used Mickey Thompson radials and a Hurst Quarter Stick shifter from FB Marketplace

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302 FFFFord before being loaded up and sent to Chris Holbrook to work his magic on.....

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Torque Converter from Mark Yacavone

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New Tachometer Showing my support for Classic Instruments and theyre support of the GLSSA

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Tri Y Headers came in and a shot of the floor Its kinda rough but... That is next to get worked on.......

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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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

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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.

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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.

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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....

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