4 Speed Swap! Abandoned 1970 Ford Torino Gets Major Upgrade!

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  • Опубліковано 8 лют 2025
  • Swapping a Borg Warner T-10 4 speed into my Dad's 1970 Ford Torino "GT" Then taking it for a test drive, nearly dying, and BANG SHIFTS!
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  • @The-Deadbolt-Deputy
    @The-Deadbolt-Deputy 2 роки тому +25

    I love how you used an adjustable wrench for a micrometer. Genius.

    • @jeremymackevincaylor5041
      @jeremymackevincaylor5041 Рік тому +2

      Yeah I usually just use metric wrenches myself.

    • @jesper1406
      @jesper1406 7 місяців тому

      My adjustable wrenches are highly inaccurate. 😂

  • @Martin.Wilson
    @Martin.Wilson Рік тому +7

    Working and talking with both hands busy and a smoke in your mouth....a man's man. Just a good ol' boy working on a good ol' car. Keep wrenching that old iron, brother.

  • @michaelcuff3418
    @michaelcuff3418 2 роки тому +32

    Love these old Torinos! This is real life muscle cars! Not everything is all shiny underneath!

  • @thisoldetruck278
    @thisoldetruck278 2 роки тому +25

    Finally!! A gear head UA-camr for the rest of us!! No free parts from sponsors. No lifts. Harbor Fright floor jack. Using an adjustable wrench as a micrometer. Using a muffler bracket as a tape measure. I can totally relate. The only thing you missed was knocking the throw-out bearing off the clutch arm a hundred times😤

  • @brandaneakright6082
    @brandaneakright6082 2 роки тому +21

    That Torino is cool as hell, I honestly love the 70-73 Torino fastbacks. It’ll be really cool when it’s finished, keep up the good work.

  • @blackscotydog
    @blackscotydog 2 роки тому +65

    Thanks for keeping it real for us po folks.....Some YT channels are ruined by big money.

    • @billsrq1788
      @billsrq1788 2 роки тому +5

      It's out of control.
      How's about we start a UA-cam star walk of fame sidewalk somewhere in USA .
      Will be trillion hair's in no time lol

    • @PoleBarnGarage
      @PoleBarnGarage  2 роки тому +26

      Can't stand channels that do that. It has its time and place, just not EVERY video

    • @AntonioClaudioMichael
      @AntonioClaudioMichael Рік тому +3

      @@PoleBarnGarage i agree Dalton

    • @BUILTFORDTOUGH79
      @BUILTFORDTOUGH79 Рік тому +2

      @@PoleBarnGarage it discourages the younger generation. I’m not a fan myself.

    • @rasbe6863
      @rasbe6863 Рік тому +5

      Yeah, let's drop a $6,000 motor with a $4,000 transmission into a car because we can all afford that right. With a wall of tools that they've never even touched or used before

  • @rustyrodgarage2686
    @rustyrodgarage2686 2 роки тому +10

    Reminds me flatbacking a powerglide into my chevelle when I was 15 in a gravel driveway.makes you appreciate the right tools when you have them.

  • @jasonbose3507
    @jasonbose3507 2 роки тому +7

    I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THAT THERE ARE THREE GENERATIONS OF HAPPY FUN INFLUENCE, SO VERY COOL!!! (the son and grandson cruising grandpa's hot rod is awesome)

  • @travisdrum6760
    @travisdrum6760 2 роки тому +8

    BEST WAY TO START A SATURDAY MORNING!! WITH A MEMBERS ONLY VIDEO!!

  • @terrallputnam7979
    @terrallputnam7979 Рік тому +5

    Heartwarming to see you sharing your mechanical knowledge with JD that your dad shared with you. That's what makes young people understand how hard work pays off for a lifetime.

  • @fordguy3032
    @fordguy3032 2 роки тому +4

    I had a 70 429SCJ back in 1978. Remember replacing the pilot bearing for the top loader 4 spd the same as you did! Laying on my back with just jack stands and the floor jack struggling to get it out and back in without killing myself! 🤣

  • @dr.shorty8765
    @dr.shorty8765 Рік тому +3

    I laughed out loud at the white picnic table of parts and the wall of bolts. Keep doing what you are doing young man

  • @TrashcanGarage
    @TrashcanGarage 2 роки тому +6

    I can't afford bailing wire. I use electric fence wire from Tractor Supply. Great tensile strength too. 😂 Now my lower back hurt just from watching all that trashing around.

  • @billsrq1788
    @billsrq1788 2 роки тому +4

    Baling wire was the first duck tape.
    Hello from Siesta Key Florida
    Need a shirt that says WHERE'S JD ???

  • @timothyballinger6280
    @timothyballinger6280 2 роки тому +4

    Brings back nightmares lol! Its been a few years since I've changed a transmission but I remember the fun...not! At least someone is giving you a hand. Makes it a little easier or less painful lol! Love the torino

  • @billyhaddock5540
    @billyhaddock5540 2 роки тому +2

    Thanks for taken-us with u while u test-drive ur Dad's 70 Torino and making-it back home with very little Brakes.

  • @kdogg82
    @kdogg82 Рік тому +1

    I love it you guys. It's a great idea having JD around keeping that Dalton kid out of trouble...

  • @m1a1hm
    @m1a1hm 2 роки тому +7

    Man that is one cool looking Torino!! And that's what I like about your channel you work on cars like i do. No high dollar parts or tools just get down and dirty and get it done, Can't wait to see what you do next with the Torino and with the Rollrunner.

  • @pilgrimsgarage
    @pilgrimsgarage 2 роки тому +6

    This channel is highly underrated x 2. I love how you’re on the ground… I’m a Jack and Jack stands guy too. My channel can’t afford a lift. Honestly, you don’t need them. Nicely done Dalton.

    • @PoleBarnGarage
      @PoleBarnGarage  2 роки тому +7

      Been doing it that way forever, even if I could afford it I wouldn't use it on the channel. Glad we can represent the regular dude

  • @2coolwheels139
    @2coolwheels139 Рік тому +1

    That car brings back memories. My best friend in high school had a 70 Torino SCJ (Super Cobra Jet) 429 4-speed. That thing was a beast, and he beat on it hard! What a fun car!

  • @jeffd4056
    @jeffd4056 2 роки тому +10

    God I love your channel!!!
    It makes me remember my mid to late teens back in the 80s
    You fix things like I did back then
    Thanks for bringing back great memories for me
    On a side note
    Nice silver solstice in the driveway
    What’s the story on that
    I have two
    Gxps 08 and a 09
    Absolutely love them
    Thanks for sharing
    Love and god bless you and yours
    Jeff

  • @carltrano1325
    @carltrano1325 Рік тому

    Like taking a trip down Memory lane watching the stuff that transmission in that 70 Torino I have done that exact job many many times when I was a teenager. How I miss my 70 Cobra Torino.

  • @georgevan3102
    @georgevan3102 Рік тому +1

    I love the honesty. Watched you and Kevin at the. Kansas race . what an awesome looking time. Keep up the great work and sarcasm

  • @edsmachine93
    @edsmachine93 2 роки тому +7

    Nice job with the installation.
    Looks fun.
    Take care, Ed.

  • @MongrelsGarage
    @MongrelsGarage Рік тому +2

    Great video! Little tip for cutting bolts, if you can put a nut on it before cutting it, that way the nut will clean up the threads when you take it off. That 4 speed should be a great upgrade though!

  • @MrStillions
    @MrStillions 2 роки тому +3

    I wish I had an assistant/copilot that completely agreed with me and hyped up every decision I made as a good one. lol You two are great. :)

  • @terryeustice5399
    @terryeustice5399 2 роки тому +3

    Love that car. Hope you can get the gremlins out. Thanks for Sharing!

  • @rajcam80
    @rajcam80 2 роки тому +5

    Yes ! Love the Torino! Great looking car. By the way it is AMERICAN! Mom's car is looking right!!!

  • @RonSeitz
    @RonSeitz 3 місяці тому

    You got that Wight Dolton it very nice to see father son grandfather to work these old but great American car
    Keep making them amd i will keep watching them

  • @chilee6994
    @chilee6994 2 роки тому +3

    That is was an interesting experience. Never watched this been done before. Thanks bro

  • @terrallputnam7979
    @terrallputnam7979 Рік тому

    I am not a Ford fan, but l really like those early fastback Torinos. Very cool.

  • @Hangryjohndoe
    @Hangryjohndoe 2 роки тому +3

    I had a 71 GT and it was a beast. Love this one. Great videos.

    • @PoleBarnGarage
      @PoleBarnGarage  2 роки тому +2

      Thanks!

    • @markreisen7038
      @markreisen7038 Рік тому

      My 71 Torino Gt was Grabber blue with the white laser stripe running down the side. I put a set of chrome reverse wheels with the FORD dog dish wheel covers.

  • @rickylaporte6750
    @rickylaporte6750 2 роки тому +1

    On my way to work and I had to stop and watch another awesome video. God Bless y'all

  • @kevinblevins2612
    @kevinblevins2612 2 роки тому +7

    Felt so sorry for the clutch!!!

  • @butcher390
    @butcher390 2 роки тому +5

    Hahahahaha !!!! 😆🤣🤣🤣
    I genuinely enjoy your , self depreciating humor ....... LMAO 🤣 🤣 🤣
    But seriously 😐 I do appreciate your real world experiences while wrenching on these projects 🔧⚙🔩🪛

  • @e.s.bryant765
    @e.s.bryant765 2 роки тому +2

    Thanks for the inspiration. I made two purchases today....a new socket set from harbor frieght and a pole barn hat and sticker. How could I go wrong. And, priced impliment paint from tractor supply for painting the van this winter. Sure is cheaper than auto paint. 50 verses 300.

    • @PoleBarnGarage
      @PoleBarnGarage  2 роки тому +1

      Plus you can drive through a cornfield with nary a scratch

  • @scotthay1486
    @scotthay1486 2 роки тому +2

    Yeah Dalton, good upload. would certainly watch more of this project. Stay safe.

  • @thomasbarron2890
    @thomasbarron2890 Рік тому

    Thank God a REAL channel that shows what we, the REAL people go through with REAL projects! Fk yeah! IM ON BOARD! Thank you! Keep up the great work!

  • @danadribnenki8774
    @danadribnenki8774 2 роки тому +2

    You actually made my heart skip a beat looking at those jack stands! Moses!😮

  • @edsmith2033
    @edsmith2033 2 роки тому +4

    You definitely reminded me of the olden days when we did it on our backs great content oh yeah the shifter heated up and bend it case closed 🏁🏁🏴‍☠️

    • @PoleBarnGarage
      @PoleBarnGarage  2 роки тому +2

      I think Hurst Comp plus..

    • @edsmith2033
      @edsmith2033 2 роки тому +1

      @@PoleBarnGarage I thought you said you were going doing cheap cheap competition plus go for at least 500 bucks or better what's so cheap that you talking about

  • @Bikedueder
    @Bikedueder Рік тому

    Hell yeah... I have a 1970 Formal Roof Torino... I have already been through all of this on my car over the last 6 years... We have MANY days of horrible 105-109 hot weather and I am 56, AND working alone... For mine I found low mileage climate controlled original leaf springs from a car wrecked in 1971 or 2. THen I got Monroe Load Handler coil over shocks for a Ranchero which are two inches longer, removed the lower eyes, and welded the bayonet ends onto them from another set of old shocks. Since I lifted the back end with McBay shackles as well, the length difference was all but eliminated. I've been dreaming of owning a 70-71 Torino since I was in 9th grade, and finally got it in 2017. I JUST fired up the Blueprint crate engine today... No feeling better than that. It sounds evil with long tube open headers, hehe.

    • @Bikedueder
      @Bikedueder Рік тому

      OH!! Probably too late, but that no crank thing is probably the neutral safety witch, and possibly also the block ground to the firewall. I had that dim everything but no action from both.

  • @ChipW
    @ChipW 2 роки тому +6

    LOL, thank you for making a leaky anything have a positive reason for leaking.

    • @PoleBarnGarage
      @PoleBarnGarage  2 роки тому +2

      I don't know about positive, but at least neutral

  • @patrickgreenan5844
    @patrickgreenan5844 2 роки тому +2

    Really enjoyed the video!! Thank you!!

  • @petecunnien5368
    @petecunnien5368 4 місяці тому

    Always fun and always educational!! Still the best channel on you tube!!

  • @frankv9068
    @frankv9068 Рік тому

    I enjoy your channel, but the man with the white picnic tables put a lot of time and hard work to be successful.
    He and his Family have my respect.

  • @tihspidtherekciltilc5469
    @tihspidtherekciltilc5469 2 роки тому +1

    The holey GOAT brought me to the channel. My 70.5 Falcon, Torino, brought me here. Subscribed

    • @PoleBarnGarage
      @PoleBarnGarage  2 роки тому

      Awesome! I'll have to try to go more on it

  • @CS-oe8og
    @CS-oe8og Рік тому

    Excellent swap!!

  • @rickgaine3476
    @rickgaine3476 2 роки тому +2

    thanks for keeping it real. You should do a joint project with this and that garage.

    • @PoleBarnGarage
      @PoleBarnGarage  2 роки тому +1

      I'd love to, tried to buy that Ford wagon from him

  • @greghansard357
    @greghansard357 2 роки тому +1

    Nice use of the ol' Moscow micrometer. AKA Tijuana socket set.

  • @clank4442
    @clank4442 2 роки тому +2

    That cup to catch oil on the jack is just pure genius.

    • @clank4442
      @clank4442 2 роки тому

      Also I think 4 speed cars use a left hand speedometer gear instead of the right hand one used in the three speed.
      If you get the ignition switch for a 71-73 mustang you should just have to cut the harness connector and re use your old one. since someones already be in there hacking you probably wont have to butcher anything to make it work.

    • @PoleBarnGarage
      @PoleBarnGarage  2 роки тому +1

      I think that's what someone has done already. Or tried to

  • @Helge198
    @Helge198 2 роки тому +2

    I love that u dos it like all of us can do in our garage, makes me feel at same page as u, sor back and a lot of wondering of ho is this possible lol

  • @michaelfougerousse7357
    @michaelfougerousse7357 Рік тому

    Nice to see real people doing real things.

  • @dw4563
    @dw4563 2 роки тому +2

    The old crescent brand caliper, I've used it many times myself

  • @resurrectionmotors2421
    @resurrectionmotors2421 2 роки тому +1

    I'm pretty sure for that year model, coat hangers and bailing wire were the correct way they were assembled from the factory lol love the channel God bless

  • @royhaught9516
    @royhaught9516 2 роки тому +2

    Great build, the ' old fashioned way '.

  • @jerrycraig6522
    @jerrycraig6522 2 роки тому +2

    The Torino is gonna be nice with a 4spd!!!

  • @richmill6043
    @richmill6043 2 роки тому +2

    Great job. Sweet ride.

  • @AntonioClaudioMichael
    @AntonioClaudioMichael Рік тому +1

    Good video looks like the new 4 speed works good

  • @bryandraughn9830
    @bryandraughn9830 7 місяців тому

    I rung the bell a long time ago but i joined the low buck last week and NOW all of the older videos are lining up. Just letting you know.

  • @cobrajet5998
    @cobrajet5998 2 роки тому +1

    I just recently got my first car. It's a 1973 gran torino sport with a 351 cobra jet. We got lucky and the seller didn't even know it was a cobra jet. It needs a LOT of work but im slowly getting things done on it. My dads first car was a q-code torino too. His was a 72 and it is my profile picture

  • @mr.crippy3749
    @mr.crippy3749 2 роки тому +1

    Another great do-it-yourself show transmission done check and see if the brake caliper hose is collapsed easy fix I know it's opening up a can of worms but you like fishing🤗

  • @johnnysechrist6313
    @johnnysechrist6313 Рік тому

    Ran a T10 in my late model stock for many years.....always outlasted the Frakl;in quick change rear ends.

  • @BillyBob-uc9zp
    @BillyBob-uc9zp 2 роки тому +2

    She's a keeper!.
    Get the shifter out and adjust it's angle of dangle with the hot spanner. Or cut a chunk out out the dash. Problem solved 😎

  • @FranksModelAviationWorkshop

    That jack stand had me nervous. 😬😳

  • @glennarmstrong7474
    @glennarmstrong7474 2 роки тому +2

    keeping it real, love the car and your sons involvement is great. I enjoy watching your content.

  • @NemesisDawn
    @NemesisDawn 2 роки тому +2

    Looks like a knuckle busting good time 👍

  • @jameswoolston1415
    @jameswoolston1415 2 роки тому +4

    Great job. In your content. Your real. True. An just like the average guy. I use what I have at the time as well it's what we need to do to get working. Awesome!!!

  • @garyh7949
    @garyh7949 Рік тому

    I subscribed to your channel 6 weeks ago. Now I'm going back and catching up on the ones I missed.

  • @brandonfairbanks5764
    @brandonfairbanks5764 2 роки тому

    Hammers the throttle and says what was that grinding? Spark knock that was pre-ignition my friend. Needs a little higher octane or pull a couple degrees timing. I want a Torino so bad and someone to work on it for free for me. Great content man, keep up the good work.

  • @stevendean007
    @stevendean007 2 роки тому +1

    My friend had one, I liked it.

  • @robrackley7380
    @robrackley7380 2 роки тому +1

    Love the torino! fun channel, love your videos good work yall

  • @TurninWrenchNate
    @TurninWrenchNate 2 роки тому +1

    I watch every video, always check the channel for new vids! keep on rockin!

  • @darrenstone-i7t
    @darrenstone-i7t 9 місяців тому

    More torino videos please .love a 1970 GT 😂

  • @Ord_Wingate
    @Ord_Wingate 7 місяців тому

    I really enjoy this channel...you must be a magician to get some of these working

  • @pilgrimsgarage
    @pilgrimsgarage 2 роки тому +1

    By the way, I love the Judas Priests Rob Halford neck spike coming through the floor boards. Whoever did that, I could drink with.

  • @geoffthecarpenter
    @geoffthecarpenter Рік тому +1

    Thats one tough looking car👍

  • @TheDanolnl
    @TheDanolnl Рік тому

    I use the same electric impact at work with the same battery! Love me some rye-ob1.

  • @stevevogelman3360
    @stevevogelman3360 2 роки тому +1

    Just came across your channel, recommended by mortski. I like it so far subd and liked. Keep it comin and good luck with your channel.

  • @anthonyross9276
    @anthonyross9276 Рік тому

    We have been known to use floor jacks to change semi trannys. Granted they are heavy duty but still sketch. I did an 18 spd with a floor jack once

  • @COOPERS_COACH_WORKS
    @COOPERS_COACH_WORKS 2 роки тому +8

    All those self-tappers sticking through the floor makes it look like you're working inside an iron maiden!

  • @craigcampbell8560
    @craigcampbell8560 2 роки тому +1

    The license plate floor patch is approved!

  • @markriley7299
    @markriley7299 Рік тому +1

    I like the part where he uses the adjustable hammer as a micrometer lol

  • @Robrt32
    @Robrt32 2 роки тому +8

    Yea nothing about those sponsored parts do anything for me. I know it’s bound to work for the companies but for the life of me I don’t get it. What would make me wanna run out buy something just because a UA-camr got it free. Damndist thing I ever seen.
    Edit. I was actually saving money for a Holly Sniper. Then vicegrip said he got about 10 of them for free while he was putting one a UA-camrs truck from Canada. I’m trying to save money for one while they giving them to people who can afford to buy it. I scraped the plan and bought a new Motorcraft for my 390. It’s running perfect and I had money left over.

    • @PoleBarnGarage
      @PoleBarnGarage  2 роки тому +3

      That motorcraft will run until the end of time with the occasional pump diaphragm and smack by blunt object

  • @mikehauri5939
    @mikehauri5939 2 роки тому +2

    Not a Ford fan but be interesting to see how it comes along.

  • @pb5778
    @pb5778 10 місяців тому

    Thanks for sharing this video with us

  • @joshredding9588
    @joshredding9588 2 роки тому +1

    easy on dat clutch ol buddy! lol
    jr: what's that smell?
    Dalton: clutch and or brakes, let's keep drivin it! hahahahahahahaha!!!!

    • @PoleBarnGarage
      @PoleBarnGarage  2 роки тому

      I'm going with brakes since they failed 2 seconds later

  • @hillppari
    @hillppari Рік тому

    glorious self tappers showing through the bottom 3:52

  • @joewelch5661
    @joewelch5661 7 місяців тому

    Man this is my favorite year of Torino awesome car I have a 1968 gt

  • @jerrycraig6522
    @jerrycraig6522 2 роки тому +2

    I've done this and it's NOT easy, at all, almost easier to pull the engine out!!!

    • @PoleBarnGarage
      @PoleBarnGarage  2 роки тому

      Those cast iron guys are fat little suckers

  • @tom-ehill2713
    @tom-ehill2713 2 роки тому

    A buddy of mine in the Marines bought one of those,, it was super fast..😁

  • @gertraba9806
    @gertraba9806 2 роки тому +1

    We towed one in during first gas crisis in 70s had blown engine owner scrapped it so we. Stripped it took hidden headlights rear tails and spoilers. Hood..

  • @morgansword
    @morgansword 2 роки тому +1

    I even enjoyed this video more the second time as its just a great monolog running along... in other words, I do talk to myself when working through the problems

  • @davekimbler2308
    @davekimbler2308 2 роки тому +1

    New to your channel as a subscriber! Nice cars !

  • @robertconstant7626
    @robertconstant7626 Рік тому

    That was my first car at14 still have the trunk inserts and cowl vent grilling 58 now wish I still had that car

  • @1972mercurycougar
    @1972mercurycougar Рік тому

    Top Loader 4spd, 351C 4V, 9" w/3.50:1 trac Lok, do it that way. Or do a 71-73 Cougar XR7, there really neat!!

    • @PoleBarnGarage
      @PoleBarnGarage  Рік тому +1

      Would be nice, but I'm not made of money. The t-10 is good enough!

  • @evanbaldwin2703
    @evanbaldwin2703 Рік тому

    Cool Torino. I have a lead om a 1970 GT 351c now. Looking at it next week. What do you think would be a fair price to pay for it? Mostly solid,runs and drives. Needs paint and interior.

  • @rickrice3221
    @rickrice3221 2 роки тому +3

    Get a different shifter, or clearance the dash for the knob - right now the build could go either way....

    • @PoleBarnGarage
      @PoleBarnGarage  2 роки тому +2

      Different shifter, not going to butcher the dash

  • @r.weaver3769
    @r.weaver3769 Рік тому

    I dailyed a 71 Torino 500, with 70 GT hood, tail lights, console and seats for 10 years

  • @lawrencekedgettjr2364
    @lawrencekedgettjr2364 Рік тому

    I had ,, till it got T boned a 1970 Torino fast back with roll back rear windows ,,, 302 automatic , sky blue ,, I absolutely love those cars ,,, and I miss mine ,,,,

  • @scottbutcher379
    @scottbutcher379 Рік тому +1

    My Dad always said all that you needed to work on fords was vice grips bailing wire and some creative cussing