1970 Torino GT Hood Black

While parting our a very original 1970 Torino GT, I took some photos of the underside of the hood that shows the black section.  Most hoods that I get have been repainted or swapped, so this feature is not visible.

1970 1971 Torino Cyclone 429 Engine Mounts

Over the last few years I have gotten quite a few questions related to engine mounts for the 429 in the Torino, Cyclone and Ranchero.  This applies the Cobra Jet and N code versions of the 429.  I have seen listings for new and used mounts for this application and they are in fact for later model Torinos.  I pulled up some photos from some engine mounts removed from a N code Cyclone.  I also reviewed the Ford Master Parts manual.

The engine mount assembly consists of 4 parts: engine bracket, engine mount (or isolator), heat shield and frame mount.

The engine bracket bolts directly to the block.   The Ford service part numbers are D0OZ- 6030-A (right) and D0OZ-6031-A (left).  I could not find an interchange on this part.  The 71-73 Mustang 429 parts may be the same but I cannot confirm.

The engine mount or isolator is the same for left or right. The Ford service part number is D0ZZ-6038-D.   This part also seems to have no interchange.  I have seen some NOS parts listed on eBay in the past.
I could not find a part number for the heat shields.  I have parted out several 429 cars and have only found one car that had the shields in place.  This could be either a running design change or they were simply left off after an engine change.

The frame mount is the part that bolts to the unibody.  The mount is the same for the 351 C and 429.  I have taken detailed measurements of mounts removed from 351C and 429 cars and confirmed they are the same.

I have been unable to find any aftermarket or reproduction equivalents for these parts.  If anyone has any sources, please email me and I will update this post.

Engine Isolators, engine brackets and heat shields

Frame Mounts

Thanks to two readers, here are two sources for the isolators and engine mounts.

http://www.critesperformanceparts.com/

http://www.perogie.com/Motormounts.htm

Both readers purchased these mounts and installed them.

1970-1971 Torino and Cobra Front Fender Extensions

I was sorting through some front fender extensions and found a few Torino Cobra front fender extensions.  The Cobra extensions have a lip on the grill side of the extension.  The regular Torino and Ranchero part numbers are:
D0OB-16018-F and D1OB-16018-F Passenger
D0OB-16019-F and D1OB-16019-F Driver

The Cobra front extension part numbers are;

D0OB-16018-E Passenger
D0OB-16019-E Driver

Differences Between 70-71 Torino and Cyclone

I think we can all agree that both the Ford Torino and Mercury Cyclone are unique and truly great cars.  I won't enter into the debate about which one is better.  I will try to outline the differences in the parts to help those Cyclone enthusiasts better understand the parts interchange.

The Mercury Cyclone is essentially a performance version of the Mercury Montego.  The Montego is closest to the 2 door formal roof Torino.

Parts that are different on the Mercury Cyclone from the Ford Torino 2 door formal roof.

Grill assembly ( includes left, right and center sections)
Grill support (it is the same support but is bent differently)
Hideaway headlight doors
Hideaway headlight drive links
Hood
Hood latch
Front fenders
Front bumper
Front bumper brackets
Turn marker lights (bezels and brackets)
Headlight bucket brackets
Filler panel between bumper and grill
Grill shield sections that bolt to core support
Inner front fender liners ( all 4 sections)
Instrument panel
Instrument panel bracket
Instrument panel bezel
Heater and AC switch panel mounted at bottom of dash
Dash pad support
Dash pad
Interior trim piece at A pillars and headliner
Engine bay wiring harness
Interior harness with the gauge pod
Gauge pod
Radio ( shows Montego on face)
Doors
Quarter panels
Quarter windows
Roof panel
Tail light panel
Tail lights
Front fender extensions
Rear quarter panel extensions
Wheel well moldings
Front hood trim
Ram air plate for hood
Inner door panels
Steering wheel pad
Quarter window chrome trim
Deck lid edge trim
Chrome trim for rear quarter extensions
Body side molding (Set of 14 pieces)
351 and 429 fend badges
Interior door pulls (1971 only)

I am sure that I missed a few things.  Feel free to comment.  If you have questions about Cyclone part compatibility, please email me.

Stacy