tire/ wheel combo looks correct from here.

doesn't match what is pictured here http://www.cookieboystoys.com/vintage%20pinto/pangra.htm

I would have to take out a loan... at 14mpg... gonna be a big loan 

put  a high gear in the rear and cruise on out at 100mph

As for the different type of wheels on certain cars, we had a couple sets of the Ronal true magnesium wheels on Pangras at one time. They looked a lot like the wheels on this '65 Shelby R model we were putting back together and painting after a bad crash. This would give you an idea of the style, if found THESE are very rare. We didn't standardize on them form Pangra as we couldn't get them balanced properly to stop bump steer and steering wheel shake at 80 to 100 mph, so went back to the slots.

Plus then it could be the big brother to its orginal Ak miller setup!

I have the original 2.0L turbo motor for it, if I were to swap that would be the motor to go back in

WOW, Elkgrove sounds REAL familiar. I remember a guy from Elkgrove Village (?), took him out for wine/dine at a local club when he was out discussing "dealer" status, the reason I remember the Elkgrove part is 'cause the guy looked like he should be hunting Elk, flannell shirt, big red haired guy and MAN did he like to drink. Pre drinks i took him out on the 210 fwy in the Black Demo car and showed him the high side of 100 mph. Wish we still had some documentation to prove he was legit.

ya know.......... that could have been the guy, would have to be, can't think of anyone else out in the area 'cause that guy wanted to have a "protected" Distribution area. All he wanted to do after the Demo ride was drink and look at the bar maids at the 100 club just off of Santa Anita racetrack (sort of pre Hooters type scantily dressed waitresses). Good thing he was staying at a hotel that was walking distance from there. Me, not so lucky, lived in El Monte, that was one of the first times of many I almost tore the wing off the back of the black beast (hit a dip in road going a bit too fast) many good times in that car. I'll keep looking at, but, that could very well be the guy. small world.

is it "dark green metallic"

color 4C Ivy Glow Metallic Paint, Ford #5072-A

Mr. Hoke was at one time a higher up in the Ford National Dealer council, probably where they knew each other from. Sorry to hear he passed (Mr. Schmerler), as guess as with anything 40 years old it's hard to back trace. If I had to I'd weight on the subject , i would say they did your car as an Authorized Pangra Dealer, I can verify to everything that I know, NO straight "kt" Pangra had the dash and emblems, they were reserved for Huntington Ford or authorized Dealer built cars only. I couldn't even get the dash for my wife's (girl friend then) Pinto and IF I could'nt get a dash, let's just say no one else would have either and there were many requests. If the dealership still exists maybe a long term employee would remember them doing some high performance cars in that time frame? The Dealers  I delivered Pangras to were "high Performance" Dealers, Vels/Parnelli Jones did Boss Mustangs and little known Boss Mavericks, the Dealer in Arizona was a former Cobra Dealer and also did Boss Mustang Race cars. Might keep the trail from growing cold. If asked to "offically" verify your car, i would.

Sorry i can't positively confirm without a shadow of doubt. Unfortunetly Huntington Ford is no longer around either. It may be a case of if the right person involved with their dealership gets wind of it they could confirm. It would be great if his son is/was involved with the business and would remember that portion. Until then we'll have to go with more that likely. I've been involved with vintage Corvettes for ever and every time some so called expert says "there's no way, or none were ever built like that, or they all had too", it's be proven there are exceptions to every "rule" when it comes to performance cars. As these were "hand built" those involved would be the final word on what was and what probably wasn't, the  KEY word being probably. At this point you may have to be happy with the fact that no matter what, you have a very rare and cool car.

Hey Reves, check out a place called Total Performance located in Mount Clemens, MI. I know that they used to stock the "pancake collector" headers. Or you can buy the 4x1 "pancake collectors directly from Headman I believe.