Milton's Howard 500 a fresh look!

Blackbird686 said:
Glad to have ya' back, TuFun! I was a bit worried there for a while. Beautiful shots on the venerable ol' Howard, mate.

I also had a Ford Torino, it was a 1971, had a 400 Cleveland engine with a big C6 auto tranny. It was all white but had the custom Ford rims. I put a set of UniRoyal "Tiger Paws" on it (With the raised red lettering). It was all stock but it really ran good. Wish I still had it.

Cheers -- BB686:USA-flag:
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A 1971 Torino with the 400 engine? That would have been a very rare option! The 400 was introduced midway into 1971 as an alternative to the big block FE and 385 series engines. The 400 was a more common option in cars from 1972 through 1982.


TuFun, I think the start up effects look really good and that was a nice landing.
 
stansdds said:
A 1971 Torino with the 400 engine? That would have been a very rare option! The 400 was introduced midway into 1971 as an alternative to the big block FE and 385 series engines. The 400 was a more common option in cars from 1972 through 1982.
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Yep, it was a 1971 with a 400... a late model that also had the big auto tranny. The bloke I got it from said that there were only a handful of them made for that year.

I really am impressed with the progress you've made on the Howard, TuFun. Excellent video sir... :medals:


BB686:USA-flag:
 
Bjoern said:
And the horrible gas mileage. :icon_lol:
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The 82 302 HO in a Mustang GT, at an inflated test weight of over 3,300 pounds, is expected to get 18/28 mpg EPA City/Highway numbers, well out of gas-guzzler territory. Motor Trend

Mine does 26 mpg due to mods, but replacing the 4 speed with a 5 speed help with the lower gears. Gas is no big deal... no car payments means I can by all the gas I want. ;)
 
Bjoern said:
And the horrible gas mileage. :icon_lol:
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You want to talk about horrible gas mileage? The engine I built up for my '72 Torino had tons of power, but when I mashed the gas pedal to the floor I could actually watch the fuel quantity needle move towards the "empty" side! Seriously! But that lead sled would go from zero to 60 mph in 6.5 seconds, not too shabby for a car weighing in excess of 4000 pounds and a lowly 2.75:1 rear axle gear.




TuFun said:
Trying to make some round screws place on the nacelles... just the right football shape that's need.

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Man, that looks awesome. Your eye for detail is amazing.
 
Blackbird686 said:
Yep, it was a 1971 with a 400... a late model that also had the big auto tranny. The bloke I got it from said that there were only a handful of them made for that year.

I really am impressed with the progress you've made on the Howard, TuFun. Excellent video sir... :medals:


BB686:USA-flag:
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None of the 71 or 72 Torino's had a 400.They did have a 250 six and a 302,a 351 windsor, a 351 cleveland,and a 429.
 
Thoe6969 said:
None of the 71 or 72 Torino's had a 400.They did have a 250 six and a 302,a 351 windsor, a 351 cleveland,and a 429.
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Uhhh... no. I owned a '72 Torino, I bought it from the original owner and it came from the factory with a 400 cubic inch V-8. The numbers on the engine ID tag matched the VIN and the engine code in the VIN and the door panel placard indicated it was equipped with the 400. The 400 engine was introduced during the 1971 model year and it is quite possible that a few made it into the 1971 Torino series. There would not have been many, but it is most certainly possible. As for the 1972 model year, the 400 was not a really popular option in the Torino, but there were a good number of 1972 Torinos produced with the 400 engine.
 
We love our cars don't we... I'm still hanging on to my Windsor motor! Ok... back to de plane!

More screws....
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stansdds said:
Uhhh... no. I owned a '72 Torino, I bought it from the original owner and it came from the factory with a 400 cubic inch V-8. The numbers on the engine ID tag matched the VIN and the engine code in the VIN and the door panel placard indicated it was equipped with the 400. The 400 engine was introduced during the 1971 model year and it is quite possible that a few made it into the 1971 Torino series. There would not have been many, but it is most certainly possible. As for the 1972 model year, the 400 was not a really popular option in the Torino, but there were a good number of 1972 Torinos produced with the 400 engine.
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Sorry you are correct,I've been building and racing Fords since the late 50's and have probably forgoten more than most people will ever know about Fords,I never heard of a 400 in a Torino,till I did some research.
 
Hi TuFun...

I really had to wipe my computer monitor to differentiate between screws, rivets and flecks of dust.
This must be the most ambitious and detailed paint job I've ever seen. It's fantastic!
I especially like the reflections on the 'nose', and the 3D detailing of the individual screws. Great stuff!
Please keep us informed how you are progressing, as this is a fascinating thread to follow.

Kind Regards, Stuart
 
Sorry TuFun for getting this thread off coure on the Ford thing,I've been following the progress of the 500 and love what your doing for it,it's looking great and can't wait for release.
 
Thoe6969 said:
Sorry TuFun for getting this thread off coure on the Ford thing,I've been following the progress of the 500 and love what your doing for it,it's looking great and can't wait for release.
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I find it cool how many of us had cool cars!

Bjoern said:
My euro car brain just exploded. :kilroy: :icon_lol:
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I had one Euro car... 69 Fiat 124 Spider, surprising how advance the that car was for its time.
 
stansdds said:
Looks awesome!
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stuartcox said:
Hi TuFun...

I really had to wipe my computer monitor to differentiate between screws, rivets and flecks of dust.
This must be the most ambitious and detailed paint job I've ever seen. It's fantastic!
I especially like the reflections on the 'nose', and the 3D detailing of the individual screws. Great stuff!
Please keep us informed how you are progressing, as this is a fascinating thread to follow.

Kind Regards, Stuart
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Flightsim disbelief evaporates like spit in a hot frying pan. Screenshots that simply exude visual authority.

......Amazing.

...Amazing.

Amazing.
 
magoo said:
Flightsim disbelief evaporates like spit in a hot frying pan. Screenshots that simply exude visual authority.

......Amazing.

...Amazing.

Amazing.
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Thanks... hard to believe this Milton's old eight year old Howard 500 model! It has been neglected far to long.
 
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