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You don't build a house without an architect, so why would you customize a car without a designer?
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I've been thinking what a late model Torino might look like if Ford was to bring the car back using a stretched Mustang platform. I laid this body design a 2011 Mustang with about a 112" wheel base. I figure if the body is 4 inches wider than the Musta
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AutoKraft Nebraska Garage
January 09, 2011 at 09:35 PM
Wow I dig it ! the rear needs to be a touch longer at the top? with a little less slope forward, got kinda a 75 Bricklyn look right there ? I have two 70 Tornio parts cars that could be hacked up for some of the body contours. I’ll get right on it Uhhhh any one got an extra 2011 Mustang to cut up ! Acutely one of my young guns here at my shop bought a 2011 GT Mustang to do this type of modification using 68 Must. sheet-metal though. But I like the Torino idea just need to sell half a dozen projects and get going on one of my own!
Kaucher Kustoms' Garage
January 10, 2011 at 12:05 AM
I agree with you about the Bricklin, The short over hangs is in keeping with today’s pragmatic design concerns. I wanted this design to reflect as accurately as it can to what an actual concept car would look like that was seriously being considered for production. Well I hope you can build it, keep me posted on it if you do. You’ll need to stretch the Mustang from 107.1” to approximately 113”. Thanks for the comment. KK
AutoKraft Nebraska Garage
January 10, 2011 at 12:14 PM
Yes that would be a great build, and I’ll probably do it some time, when I get caught up! I’m no stranger to custom builds, cutting, modifying, shortening platforms and such. Just never had a big break the SWB Thunderbird SC’s I built back in the 90’s almost made it to the big time with Steve Saleen and other seriously looking at them. I only built six of them,so far, and my chop 89 GT Mustang got a fair amount of attention back in the day but no big time opportunities yet! Something to do with being in Nebraska I guess? I really enjoyed looking through your work the Pacer is Killer ! just shows what imagination can do I hope my Lancer will turn out looking that Cool!
WTdesign Garage
April 01, 2011 at 08:55 PM
sweet man, love to see modern versions of fords.
AutoKraft Nebraska Garage
January 29, 2012 at 03:33 PM
Well it’s been just over a year now that I replied to your post here on the Torino and I’m still thinking about it! Be sure to take a look at my page to see how the 2011 Mustang GT turned out that we redesigned and built. ( months to build we named it Reversion go tit done in time for the SEMA show! Where it was a BIG HIT! I truly think that Torino concept should be built. I can put the wheels in motion and possibly find a backer if you’d like to provide some of your great art work to simulate a project! SEMA is coming quick but We can pull it off again! call me 402 474 2344 Doug
Kaucher Kustoms' Garage
January 30, 2012 at 10:08 PM
I’d love to work with you I’ll give you a call tomorrow to talk about it thanks for contacting me.
AutoKraft Nebraska Garage
February 03, 2012 at 10:13 PM
Sorry I missed your call the other day must have been out in the warehouse cutting up a 72 El-camino ?? i should be in the shop most the week end, for it is finally winter here this week snow and cold!
Kaucher Kustoms' Garage
February 04, 2012 at 12:56 AM
I left my number with the woman that answered the phone give me a call this weekend if not will talk next week.
