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Auto Parts/1970's Ford Parts Interchange

Expert: Mike Evans - 1/10/2011

Question
Dear Mike,
I have some questions about some parts interchangability between full-size and midsize 1970's Fords. First, is a tilt-steering column from a 1975 Ford Thunderbird a bolt-in replacement for a 1975 Ford Gran Torino? Also, is the windshield wiper switch the same for both cars? Can the radiator from a T-bird be used in a Torino? Can I use the T-birds 460 motor mounts to put a 460 in the Torino?
Any guidance you can provide is much appreciated! Thank you in advance, Patrick W.

Answer
The mounts will probably work, but not the rest. A 1976 T-Bird is, for all intents and purposes, a 1976 MKIV Lincoln. Of course, there are scads of these Lincolns scattered around the wrecking yards of the nation; I have owned two of them. Most of these parts from a 1976 Torino or LTDII will work, however.

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Comment	Thanks for your quick, informative response, Mike! Like most people, I am not able to just drop my car off with someone and write them a fat check when it's done, nor would I really want to! I enjoy building, modifying, and upgrading my cars to my personal tastes, but it helps to have a knowledgeable source to help keep me from wasting my time on stuff that won't work without excessive fabrication/modification. From one "car-guy" to another, I thank you, Sir. Sincerest Regards, Patrick W.