Tearing Down the Front End of Our 1970 Torino GT (The Lizard) @AutoRestoMod

Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 5 days ago

Removing the hood, grille, bumper, and valance on a 1970 Ford Torino GT? This step-by-step guide shows you how to disassemble the entire front end safely in a home garage without special tools.

In this episode we cover:
1970 Ford Torino GT hood removal, grille removal, bumper removal, and valance removal on our project car The Lizard in preparation for our install of the cowl. This front-end teardown is part of our classic muscle car restoration process and focuses on protecting trim, hardware organization, and prep for bodywork.

Whether you’re restoring a Torino, working on a classic Ford, or tackling your first muscle car teardown, this video walks you through it clearly and methodically.

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