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'Gladys' is one step closer…
« on: August 30, 2008, 10:09:52 PM »
I know it's been quite a while since I posted last, bought a house and got married so the Pinto has been on hold for a bit. After unsuccessfully trying to buy a tank, I've had the tank shipped to Gas Tank Renu just south of us for total overhaul. I am SO excited to finally be getting back to work on Gladys…I can hardly believe I've owned the darn car almost a year now without it on the road - this makes it the longest project to date!!

After the tank comes back, it will be off to get new exhaust done (just the intermediate pipe really, the rest is fine and the Supertrapp is already in place) then lower ball joints & certification! It's been a long haul but it will just ben that much sweeter when she's finally on the road! I've already got plans to autocross her next year (after the addition of at least a front sway bar + some decent tires of course).

Til next time…
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Supertrapp, Grant wheel, more mods on the way…


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Re: 'Gladys' is one step closer…
« Reply #1 on: August 31, 2008, 08:17:52 AM »
Sounds like it`s comeing along ,,grads on your purchase of your home and marriage
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Re: 'Gladys' is one step closer…
« Reply #2 on: September 01, 2008, 10:03:17 AM »
Congratulation s on your marriage, the house, and getting back to your Pinto project! 
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Re: 'Gladys' is one step closer…
« Reply #3 on: October 24, 2008, 08:11:47 PM »
And we are yet another step closer… Gas Tank Renu Ltd. redid my tank, FANTASTIC PLACE!! $228cdn and my tank is like new. Great folks to deal with, and quick return.

Car is running again, still had some hesitation even after tune-up…more than likely carb-related. Gladys was towed back from the exhaust shop today, the cat was totally plugged solid (possible cause of some of the hesitation?) so that was replaced along with the intermediate pipe. Left the Supertrapp on, and man does she sound mean now!!! Louder than I was expecting, but she is finally starting to sound like some life has been blown back into her!!

I also took some time to customize my radio bezel and halfway install my CD deck. Now I just have to figure out how the heck to get the sub into the trunk. Box doesn't fit through the opening and it's pretty slender…

Next up are lower ball joints this sunday, then schedule - at LONG last!! - certification. With any luck she'll pass!!

Thanks to everyone who has been following along this overly looong story hahah I've never owned a car this long without driving it!
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Supertrapp, Grant wheel, more mods on the way…

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Re: 'Gladys' is one step closer…
« Reply #4 on: October 25, 2008, 12:22:08 AM »
Sounds like it's finally all coming together!  Congratulation s!
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Re: 'Gladys' is one step closer…
« Reply #5 on: October 27, 2008, 01:00:01 PM »
Now I just have to figure out how the heck to get the sub into the trunk. Box doesn't fit through the opening and it's pretty slender
I had a 78 trunk (sedan) and put a decent stereo in it.  What I did with mine was slide in a truck wedge 12" sub box.  It was made by Qlogic I think, but was the thinnest 12" sub box that was made at the time (mid to late 90s) It was so thin that the only 12" sub that would fit it at the time was an Alpine unit.  If you haven't heard of them before, I highly recommend Crutchfield.  Just don't expect them to know what will fit your car, but I am sure you know this by now.  Anyway, the box fit, and with it mounted on the trunk floor on the driver side on it's back with the skinnier side towards the rear of the car, it just cleared the spare tire well and left just enough room behind it to lay a Prestone bottle between it and my taillight covers (I had installed an extra set of hatchback interior taillight panels to keep stuff from hitting the bulbs/sockets)

Or, if you are determined to get yours to fit, see if you can take it in through the front.  Pull out the rear seat and push it through the opening between the wheelwells.  It gives you a bit more room.
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Re: 'Gladys' is one step closer…
« Reply #6 on: October 27, 2008, 01:33:52 PM »
And we are yet another step closer… Gas Tank Renu Ltd. redid my tank, FANTASTIC PLACE!! $228cdn and my tank is like new. Great folks to deal with, and quick return.

Ponygal:

  I am >most< interested in hearing about your process for removing the gas tank. I ask for two reasons:

1) My tank (76 wagon) is leaking (not bad, I think from the sender seal, but theer is also bondo on the tank hiding something), and I am also wanting to go through Gas Tank Renu
2) Please tell me how you emptied it (mine has a little gas in it), removed it (what hardware is involved, what "tricks" I need to know), and prepped it for them

I hope this is not asking too much, I keyed in on your statement and was interested what you had to say about it. I would really apprciate your comments, thanks!

Chris
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Re: 'Gladys' is one step closer…
« Reply #7 on: October 28, 2008, 03:49:46 PM »
Ponygal:

  Can I bother you one more time? Can you tell me how you approached your gas tank removal and how the process went? Please? I'd greatly appreciate it, thanks!

Chris
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Re: 'Gladys' is one step closer…
« Reply #8 on: December 21, 2008, 10:22:58 PM »
Hey Chris,

No problems, sorry for the delay on this question! I'll try to include details as best I can for you. Keep in mind I have a sedan, so some things may be slightly different, but the process is most likely going to be the same. One of the wagon guys may be able to add something as well.

If there is too much gas in the tank for it to be dropped down by hand, use a jack to ease it down. One important thing to do is to mark the fuel lines (there were two on my car) so you remember which one goes where. Undo the two nuts that hold the straps on, and unplug the connector from the sending unit.

Remove the 4 screws behind the gas cap to detach the filler neck. Wiggle the tank towards the passenger side to disconnect it from the filler neck on the side and then lower it.

One regret I had was not sending along my filler neck to these folks to treat it the same as the tank - I'm not totally certain they can do it, but I figured they probably could have. Hope that helps somewhat!
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Supertrapp, Grant wheel, more mods on the way…

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Re: 'Gladys' is one step closer…
« Reply #9 on: December 21, 2008, 10:27:38 PM »
I got the best Christmas present ever, Gladys is finally on the road!! She passed certification without a hitch. It's been reeeally cold up here lately, and sadly there was no heat in the car to speak of. I took it to a rad shop and had a flush done (probably a partially blocked heater core) and the heat has improved quite a bit. The other bummer that comes with driving an old car in cold weather is that my driver's side door likes to freeze shut, and no amount of fiddling, banging or begging will get it open. I noticed that a few minutes on the road with the heat on full blast seems to help though.

The looks I've gotten around town and the comments people have made are priceless. My license plate says "KABLAMM" which just adds to it. I am head over heels in love with my car, and I can't wait to join the car club here and go to the Tuesday night meets here during the summer.
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Supertrapp, Grant wheel, more mods on the way…

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Re: 'Gladys' is one step closer…
« Reply #10 on: December 22, 2008, 02:24:36 PM »
Awesome!! Glad to hear that Gladys is on the road! There is no better feeling than to take that first ride after a project.  ;D  I had a supertrapp on mine when I had the 4cyl, sometimes I would take all of the end caps off and let it roar, other times I would put 2 or 3 on it so it would be quiet! Believe it or not, it ran smoother when it had the end caps on it, I guess a little backpressure was a good thing! HAVE FUN!!!  8)
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Re: 'Gladys' is one step closer…
« Reply #11 on: December 22, 2008, 07:18:49 PM »
Congrats on gettin' her back on the road!

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Re: 'Gladys' is one step closer…
« Reply #12 on: December 23, 2008, 09:42:08 PM »
Congrats on getting her on the road!!!! How exciting!!!!
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