Can you find a proportioning valve (not an adjustable valve) for a 1070 Ford Torino?

HI Justeen,

Since we've been corresponding, I have been given the privilege of
being a researcher. As such, I'm going to post my comment as an
answer.

Regards, revb

Comments paste:

There's a website which sells parts for older cars. It's owned by
Obsolete Ford Parts, Inc. in Oklahoma
 
Obsolete Ford Parts 
http://www.fairlane.obsoletefordparts.com/ 
E-mail address: info@obsoletefordparts.com  
Toll-free phone: 1-800-654-3247 
 
Give them a call, or perhaps have your mechanic do it, and describe
what you need. Hopefully they can supply the valve or know who can.
 
Also, another site which probably will be even better, from McDonald's
Obsolete Parts Company. This company offers a 'parts locator' service
at:
 
http://www.mcdonaldparts.com/locate.html    
 
You'll see a form which you can fill out on-line and submit to them,
but the form  doesn't work if you're browsing with Microsoft Internet
Explorer. In that case they provide an e-mail address -- click on the
blue highlighted link 'e-mail' to do that and include the information
required on the form.
 
Other contact information: 
    
Obsolete Parts Company 
RR#3 Box 94 
Rockport, IN 47635 
Research # (812) 359-4965 
FAX # (812) 359-5555 
Toll-free # (800) 897-8693 
 
I didn't find anything for West Hollywood, but the toll free numbers
are a nice bonus and UPS, etc. can get the part to you in a short
time.
 
I would offer to make these calls or send the e-mail enquiries, but
almost certainly I'd be asked a question about what you need to which
I'd have no answer. Doing it yourself will be more efficient and less
time-consuming. Personally, I'd have my mechanic call, or print out
that form and take it to him so you're sure that you have everything
they might need to know to find the valve.

I'd like to know how you make out, if that's ok with you.
 
Good luck! -- and regards,   :) 
revbrenda1st

Boy that is an old Ford!

Hi Justeen,

I'm a granny, not a mechanic, but it so happens 'gramps' IS a
mechanic. First thing he wants to know is if the vehicle a truck or a
car? Do you want the original part or a part that will function? If
you want to keep it original, you'll need to check with antique
automotive dealers. If you want a part to make your vehicle
functional, you should be able to adapt a part from a more recent
vehicle. Try to find one from the year nearest after 1970, then find a
mechanic who can adapt the lines to fit it and get it installed. Check
with antique dealers, local scrap yards and auto wreckers.By the way,
in what part of what country do you live?

Regards,
revbrenda1st

Dear "Granny".  I'm 65 yrs. & still trying to learn to use a
computer!!!  My 1970 Ford Torino is a passenger car, a 2 door coup. 
Re: id 99631   IT Is NOT
 A 1970 cOBRA OR A 1970 GT..  iT'S THE 3RD ONE, it starts with the
letter "F" and a number after it.  My mechnic is very leary about
using anything other than the actual part, not something jerryriged to
fit.  That's why I'm blowing a big ten bucks to find the real thing. 
I'm not able to get around very well, so am trying not to go the junk
yard route.  Besides, if I do find one at a junk yard, it might not
work any better than the one I've got!!! I'm hoping that SOMEONE is
manufacuring these old parts for antique car collectors.PP    aRE YOU
going to continue to look or is it unattainable???  Justeen

Dear RevBrenda1st!!!
   I'm a 65yr old lady, but not a Grandma..no chance of that!!
Re:question ID 99631   i HAVE A 1970 2 DOOR COUP.  IT IS NOT A COBRA,
AND IT IS NOT A GT.  It is
the 3rd kind, an "F"
followed by a number.  I want ONLY A NEW PART.  Don't want anything
from a junk
yard.  I want the REAL Thing....that's why I'm blowing my big 10
bucks!!!Best Regards, Justeen Widoff.  P.S.  I meant a 1970 Ford
Torino (not a 1070!!!) It is a V 8 351 Windsor engine.

Dear RevBrenda1st
I forgot to tell you I am located in West Hollywood California.RE:
question ID
99631.  Did you recieve all 3 of my messages?  I'm just learning to
use a computer and I screw up alot.  Regards, Justeen

Dear Rev.Brenda1st;
I'm sorry if I'm sending so many messages but I don't really know how
to use a computer  very well and I don't see a SEND button so I don't
knowif you're getting this or not.  I live in West Hollywood
California.  (RE: question ID 99631.)  If you still need more info
please e-mail me as I can't tell if this is getting thruogh or not &
those damn pop-ups keep getting in the way.  Sincerely,
Justeen-ga.(the 65yr. old lady with the 1970 2 door Ford Torino.  (not
a Cobra or a GT, ...the 3rd kind.  It starts with an "F".plus a
number.  It has a windsor 351 v8 engine.  Only want a new part.  No
junk yard stuffand
no adjustable jerryridged part.  I want the REAL thing.  That's why
I'm spending my big $10!!!!

Hi Justeen,

Yes, I got every message but only just now. Since I'm not 'officially'
a researcher I don't check in here as often as others do. As long as
YOU can see your comments when you make then, so can everyone else.

Alright, about that proportioning valve. 

There's a website which sells parts for older cars. It's owned by
Obsolete Ford Parts, Inc. in Oklahoma

Obsolete Ford Parts
http://www.fairlane.obsoletefordparts.com/
E-mail address: info@obsoletefordparts.com 
Toll-free phone: 1-800-654-3247

Give them a call, or perhaps have your mechanic do it, and describe
what you need. Hopefully they can supply the valve or know who can.

Also, another site which probably will be even better, from McDonald's
Obsolete Parts Company. This company offers a 'parts locator' service
at:

http://www.mcdonaldparts.com/locate.html   

You'll see a form which you can fill out on-line and submit to them,
but the form  doesn't work if you're browsing with Microsoft Internet
Explorer. In that case they provide an e-mail address -- click on the
blue highlighted link 'e-mail' to do that and include the information
required on the form.

Other contact information:
   
Obsolete Parts Company
RR#3 Box 94
Rockport, IN 47635
Research # (812) 359-4965
FAX # (812) 359-5555
Toll-free # (800) 897-8693

I didn't find anything for West Hollywood, but the toll free numbers
are a nice bonus and UPS, etc. can get the part to you in a short
time.

I would offer to make these calls or send the e-mail enquiries, but
almost certainly I'd be asked a question about what you need to which
I'd have no answer. Doing it yourself will be more efficient and less
time-consuming. Personally, I'd have my mechanic call, or print out
that form and take it to him so you're sure that you have everything
they might need to know to find the valve.

Good luck! -- and regards,   :)
revbrenda1st