Ford granada 1976

David Lee · 11-10-2017, 03:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Shadylane

The Granada is a little heavy (3260 plus driver) and the 302 horsepower was adjusted up in August of this year when the Maverick was hit. I'm not sure why they lumped the Maverick and Granada together. Even at 163 hp it could run under the index, in my opinion.

If its a V-8 car that would be a plus so you don't have to chase down heads and an intake. Pre 1980 Granadas have leaf spring rear ends, and either an 8 inch, 9 inch, 7.5 or a wierdo 8.7 according to some folks. Front suspension is the older Ford stuff, common.

If the interior is rough that could be a challenge finding the correct panels etc. I went through that with my Fairmont.

It would be a unique addition to U/SA.

Not likley a dime rocket BTW.

Good luck.

Here is what she looks like as far and the inside and the engine

and the outside

Billy Nees · 11-10-2017, 08:28 AM

I doubt that it could be gotten light enough. Later Granadas are based on the Fairmont.
I keep waiting for someone to do an 80 with a VV carb. I've played with them, they'll flow lots of air and still at 130 HP.

Paradigm Shift · 11-10-2017, 11:07 AM

That appears to be the vaunted Ghia model.

There are certainly lavish, opulent and comfortable appointments visible. I distinctly remember the new interior smell. The burl wood dash trim is quite elegant with just a smatter of sophistication designed to please all but the the most discriminate among us.

How about waiting for the premier opportunity to campaign the flagship Versailles? A sprightly 135 when equipped with the 351 combination.

ALMACK · 11-16-2017, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Paradigm Shift

That appears to be the vaunted Ghia model.

There are certainly lavish, opulent and comfortable appointments visible. I distinctly remember the new interior smell. The burl wood dash trim is quite elegant with just a smatter of sophistication designed to please all but the the most discriminate among us.

How about waiting for the premier opportunity to campaign the flagship Versailles? A sprightly 135 when equipped with the 351 combination.

Has anyone ever tried the Lincoln Versailles combo ?

I had a '78 model and thought it looked cool

Mark Yacavone · 11-16-2017, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Paradigm Shift

How about waiting for the premier opportunity to campaign the flagship Versailles? A sprightly 135 when equipped with the 351 combination.

What year? Is it in the book?

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Paradigm Shift Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Posts: 143 Likes: 3 Liked 80 Times in 29 Posts	Re: Ford granada 1976 That appears to be the vaunted Ghia model. There are certainly lavish, opulent and comfortable appointments visible. I distinctly remember the new interior smell. The burl wood dash trim is quite elegant with just a smatter of sophistication designed to please all but the the most discriminate among us. How about waiting for the premier opportunity to campaign the flagship Versailles? A sprightly 135 when equipped with the 351 combination.