Topic: Project Shur'tug'al [AKA 75 Pinto street toy] (Read 17705 times)

hellfirejim · « **Reply #260 on:** November 17, 2009, 06:20:29 AM »

Thanks, I do visit at least once a day to see what is up.... Got to get my daily Pinto fix.

jim

hellfirejim · « **Reply #261 on:** December 20, 2009, 12:25:57 PM »

Well it is almost christmas as i write this. Been one hell of a year for me and my pinto. We both have come a long way. Between engines and transmissions and such blowing up I still managed to get it to the car show in the fall in the town just north of here. All things considered pretty cool. but I have to say the best thing that happened was getting it straight that my granddaughter absolutely loves the Pinto and I am going to leave it to here to carry on. I just couldn't be happier.

As for me I would say the most important part is that i am still here. Can't bitch about that. I also got to meeet a lot of new Pinto people and that was real important also. One final point is that for the first time in 5 years I was not in the hospital recovering from some sort of surgury...

But most of all I am looking forward to next year. I am going to finish the car off mechanically so I can start on the rest of the car to make it better. My goals are , fuel cell, fuel injection, new ignition, and hopefully a C4 trans to complete the drive train. At that point it will be a sweet reliable daily driver type car that was built to have fun. Oh yeah I almost forgot my posi 4:10 rear center section...

So to all of you working on your cars keep the faith as it has taken 2 years to get to this point with many more to come I am sure. The best part about this is the journey. Meeting all the Pinto people, looking for parts and such is just a lot of fun and helps keep me sane or as close as I get.

So Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Old school I know but don't forget the reason for the season.

I hope you get all the goodies you have asked for from Santa.

peace,
jim

PS Here is a picture of my baby patentienly waiting till spring to bring the sun, warmth and new parts.

hellfirejim · « **Reply #262 on:** December 21, 2009, 06:27:18 AM »

I am getting old

, I forgot to mention that I will be putting 2" dropped spindles on the front, Opening up the rear wheel wheels slightly to accomadate bigger tiers and upgrading the alt.

Ok way to medicine

, I also forgot that I will be having the cyl head done with a clean up Port & Polish with a mill job to get the compression up to 9 to 1 and a bigger street cam.

one more time.....
peace
jim

hellfirejim · « **Reply #263 on:** January 27, 2010, 06:16:31 AM »

This is not about my pinto but something i picked up because it was just too good to not get. it is a 94 ranger and it came with a 5.0 V8 and a C4 transmission for $800. it is not perfect, actually it is what we call a 20 footer. looks good at 2o feet. Body is good just needs some TLC. glas and interior are good so no complaints.

just sharing..

http://s93.photobucket.com/albums/l66/hellfirejim/94%20ranger/

peace
jim
PS: Pinto stuff... i justt got a rear window gasket from Frank and i had a rear hatch rubber from Bill so i pull yhr hatch off and clean it down to bare metal and attach my spoiler for real with panel bonding epoxy. I need the rear window pulled to both of these. the list just keeps getting longer....

dga57 · « **Reply #264 on:** January 28, 2010, 12:11:08 AM »

Jim,
Nice looking truck for the money. My best friend recently bought a '94 Ranger XLT extended cab 2WD with 2.8L/5 spd. The body on it looks like new and the seats were intact but dirty - cleaned up great. It had to have a new headliner but that was only $142 installed. Truck is amazingly smooth and tight in spite of the fact it has 141,000 miles. He paid $1500 for it and considers it a bargain. Runs a lot cheaper than his Hummer H2, and that was his point in buying it. Has probably already paid for itself in gasoline savings!
Dwayne

hellfirejim · « **Reply #265 on:** January 28, 2010, 06:26:32 AM »

Dwayne, I have really noticed how much cheaper it is for parts and stuff than my Pinto. In some cases at 50% less. Unfortunately it has to sit until the Pinto reaches the next stage so i can pass it on to my grand daughter.

jiim

Mike Modified · « **Reply #266 on:** January 28, 2010, 11:12:45 AM »

Quote from: hellfirejim on January 27, 2010, 06:16:31 AM

This is not about my pinto but something i picked up because it was just too good to not get. it is a 94 ranger and it came with a 5.0 V8 and a C4 transmission for $800. it is not perfect, actually it is what we call a 20 footer. looks good at 2o feet. Body is good just needs some TLC. glas and interior are good so no complaints.

just sharing..

http://s93.photobucket.com/albums/l66/hellfirejim/94%20ranger/

peace
jim
PS: Pinto stuff... i justt got a rear window gasket from Frank and i had a rear hatch rubber from Bill so i pull yhr hatch off and clean it down to bare metal and attach my spoiler for real with panel bonding epoxy. I need the rear window pulled to both of these. the list just keeps getting longer....

Trade that V8 for a 2.3T

Mike

hellfirejim · « **Reply #267 on:** January 31, 2010, 04:54:25 PM »

Quote from: Mike Modified on January 28, 2010, 11:12:45 AM

Trade that V8 for a 2.3T

Mike

I knew somebody would put that in there...

It really is a matter of cost and time. I have the major pieces and part of the swap kit. Besides I have been down the 2.3 path but I have to be honest I miss the rumble of 500+ horsepower.... .............. .........

did I mention I still have my Holset 35>>>>

Mike Modified · « **Reply #268 on:** January 31, 2010, 05:21:05 PM »

Quote from: hellfirejim on January 31, 2010, 04:54:25 PM

did I mention I still have my Holset 35>>>>

No, you didn't.

You know, of course, that it won't work on the 5.0.

It would work really nicely on my 2.3T though.

Mike

hellfirejim · « **Reply #269 on:** February 01, 2010, 06:05:47 AM »

Quote from: Mike Modified on January 31, 2010, 05:21:05 PM

No, you didn't.

You know, of course, that it won't work on the 5.0.

It would work really nicely on my 2.3T though.

Mike

yeah it is one of those twin scoll deals without an internal waste gate. A 23T was where it was going. I know of course it won't work on a 302 but maybe it might work on a 331???

Do you have a T3/T4 combo unit?

jim

hellfirejim · « **Reply #270 on:** February 04, 2010, 06:46:07 AM »

Good pinto news. I go get my taxes done tonight. when the refund comes in I get to start collecting parts for this year. Can't wait....
jim

hellfirejim · « **Reply #271 on:** February 07, 2010, 11:24:56 AM »

Yesterday was one of those special days. I was at my grandaugher's 16th birthday party. I got her a t-shirt from the rocky horror picture show. She was so happy she did a happy dance.

I then pulled out a plain envelope and gave it to her. It had a chicago bears key fob [her team] but on the key fob was a brand new key to pinto. yes it was her key for HERR pinto. After it sunk in what it was, she was so happy she vibrated. Just to see such pure joy made my heart smile.

i also found out that her and here father had already made plans for them to come out and work on the car this year. Beyond a father and daughter deal it will allow them to get to know the the car.

i just couldn't be happier. As if that wasn't enough I got the final ok to start my new aggresive chemo treatment starting thursday coming up.....

Life is good!!!!

popbumper · « **Reply #272 on:** February 07, 2010, 11:33:26 AM »

AWesome Jim! Rocky Horror Picture Show - what a hoot! Congrats, I think that's great. This is a good time of the year for birthdays, hers was yesterday, mine is TODAY!

Always wishing you well in your struggle. You're gonna be just fine. We'll chat again once my pinball stuff slows down. Cheers!

Chris

dga57 · « **Reply #273 on:** February 07, 2010, 07:46:55 PM »

Best of luck with that new treatment, Jim. And tell you granddaughter

for all of us!

Dwayne

dga57 · « **Reply #274 on:** February 07, 2010, 07:48:59 PM »

Jim,
Another thought... why don't you ivite her to join us here at the PCCA? You know she'd be welcome!

Dwayne

hellfirejim · « **Reply #275 on:** February 08, 2010, 07:13:41 AM »

that is an excellent idea. I hadn't thought of that....

jim

popbumper · « **Reply #276 on:** February 08, 2010, 11:18:28 AM »

Jim:

Tell you what - you have been an inspiration out here despite your health issues, and I have enjoyed speaking with you on a few occasions. Mention joining the group to your granddaughter, and if she wants to, I'd be willing to pony up the $20 so she can join. LMK what you think!

Chris

hellfirejim · « **Reply #277 on:** February 08, 2010, 12:49:49 PM »

is that what it costs to join?? Been so long i forgot.

75bobcatv6 · « **Reply #278 on:** February 08, 2010, 01:02:20 PM »

yes jim its 20 dollars for teh charter membership and congrats to the granddaughter on the pinto ownership and being 16

popbumper · « **Reply #279 on:** February 08, 2010, 01:10:02 PM »

Let me know Jim, offer still stands.

Chris

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