Author Topic: My 74 runabout. Put my new rear shocks on. (Read 5728 times)

Glitch666 · « **on:** September 03, 2009, 06:56:12 PM »

UPDATE:10/2/10
Got my new Monroe gas charged shocks on the back today and took her for a spin, man what a difference. I can no longer feel the road.

UPDATE:10/1/10
Theres updates pics on page two. If any one has suggestions Im here to listen.

UPDATE:9/30/10
Today I was heading northbound on I-5. I was in the second lane from the right when out of no where the car next to me decides to change lanes directly into the passenger side of mt car. And so I tried to maneuver to left but it was to late. They clipped my bumper sending me into a spin at 65 MPH in 5-0Clock Traffic. I did a donut and ended facing southbound all the way up against the left side concrete divider. Smashing my bumber about 8 inchs to the left, it absorbed the entire impact. It did no other damage and was able to drive home, although shaky and my girlfriend has a case of neck whiplash(if her window would have been rolled up she would have cracked her head) as it flung her head and shoulders out the window. Only one person stopped to help and called 911. And the person that caused this fled the scene. I noticed people flipping me off and calling me a stupid FFFer out there windows as the cops let them by. I will post pictures in the morning....... .. :accident: :lost:

Hey Id like to introduce you guys to my 74 pinto. I know it needs some work, But hey for $475 on craigslist, it was worth it.

dholvrsn · « **Reply #1 on:** September 03, 2009, 07:16:46 PM »

Whoa! Header! :afro:

beegle55 · « **Reply #2 on:** September 03, 2009, 08:41:58 PM »

Thats near the kind of deal I am looking for as a daily driver
Good find!

-beegle55

Glitch666 · « **Reply #3 on:** September 03, 2009, 09:38:29 PM »

Yeah im glad I bought it, know all want to do is some simple performance mods. Any ideas on were to start?

popbumper · « **Reply #4 on:** September 03, 2009, 09:45:57 PM »

I had a '79 some years back - and the first thing I added was a header. Simple mod, and you are already covered there.

Bolt ons? Motors are nothing but elaborate air pums. Better intake manifold. Larger carb (like a 390 CFM Holley). Less vacuum stuff. You'll gain some horsepower here, without tearing up your motor.

Of course, then it's on to mechanicals - CAM, head work, etc.

Nice find for cheap. Enjoy!

Chris

Glitch666 · « **Reply #5 on:** September 03, 2009, 09:49:55 PM »

It had 100,000 miles on it when I got it, Ive already put over 5,000 on the poor thing =]. Still running strong, uses a quart of oil every 800 or so miles. Also Next is a front end alignment and maybe new shocks.

blupinto · « **Reply #6 on:** September 04, 2009, 01:09:25 AM »

Congratulation s Glitch! She looks beautiful! Are those pop-out windows I spy on her?

blupinto · « **Reply #7 on:** September 04, 2009, 01:38:38 AM »

It looks like she also has the deluxe interior... more shots please!

dga57 · « **Reply #8 on:** September 04, 2009, 02:08:04 AM »

A true diamond in the rough! Nice find. Enjoy!

Dwayne :smile:

Glitch666 · « **Reply #9 on:** September 04, 2009, 06:04:07 PM »

A couple more pics for you guys. I need some new brown arm rests as both sides are shot. Im gonna have both seats recovered to.

blupinto · « **Reply #10 on:** September 04, 2009, 06:36:53 PM »

Huh. You do have the deluxe inner door panels but... where's the embossed filly? I've seen these kinds of inner door panels... anyone know the story of why some have a kicking foal and some don't? Mine is a '74 Runabout WITH the filly. Also, Glitch...is yours equipped with the pop-out quarter windows? Are you in Cali?

Yours and mine could be sisters! lol.

P.S. My '73 and '74 both had shot armrests (bad skeletons) so the red ones in the '74 (thankyew Kimmy! lol.) are filling in for them. The latter-day Pintos ('77-80 for sure) have better plastic "skeletons" made from a black plastic but it sure is hard to find the newer armrests in Saddle! Or even Avocado Green!

kenbaker · « **Reply #11 on:** December 18, 2009, 11:42:51 PM »

Quote from: Glitch666 on September 03, 2009, 09:38:29 PM

Yeah im glad I bought it, know all want to do is some simple performance mods. Any ideas on were to start?

2.3 turbo!

Glitch666 · « **Reply #12 on:** February 10, 2010, 10:22:55 PM »

:accident:
Well I crashed her today........ :'(. I rear ended the back end of a mercury 4x4, the only thing that happened to his car was a tiny brown scratch on his bumper... She still runs and drives great and I was pleasantly surprised I got to drive her home. All I need now is to find new fenders, a hood and core support ohhh and new headlight bezels..... Sad sad sad day for me..

TIGGER · « **Reply #13 on:** February 10, 2010, 10:46:38 PM »

Sorry to hear that you wrecked your car. What part of washington are you from? I have a 75 that I am parting out that may help out some. I am in Portland.

Glitch666 · « **Reply #14 on:** February 10, 2010, 11:02:34 PM »

Im in lakewood by the base. Right before Olympia. How are the parts on that 75? It might be worth driving down with my dad.

blupinto · « **Reply #15 on:** February 10, 2010, 11:19:17 PM »

Glitch, I'm so sorry she got crashed! I'm glad you're ok though! I'm also glad she's fixable. Poor baby... Anyway, I hope it works out for you! I have a little good JuJu to spare...

TIGGER · « **Reply #16 on:** February 10, 2010, 11:26:39 PM »

Take a look on my gallery page, the 75 with the factory sunroof is the car. The fenders are straight but have rusty bottoms which may be fixable. The radiator support should be nice and straight. The grille is in decent shape but will need two blades to be repaired to be perfect. The hood is decent but has a bunch of small dings where you would place you hands on it to shut it. I have two other hoods that may be a little straighter in my shed as well as another set of fenders that are not rusty. If you are interested, I will dig them out and send you pictures.

Glitch666 · « **Reply #17 on:** February 10, 2010, 11:33:24 PM »

Yeah that would be cool, Im definitely gonna need a hood, and fenders would be better without rust, small dings are fine(My dad does great body work). Im planning on restoring her as I planned originally but didn't have the time to do, ill just use this as a kick start. Pics would be great, also how much do you want for them?

dga57 · « **Reply #18 on:** February 10, 2010, 11:47:48 PM »

Glitch666,

So sorry to hear what happened. I know that an accident is truly devastating to any of us with our special cars. On the other hand, the damage is certainly fixable and you weren't hurt, so that is a good thing. Take care and be sure to keep us updated as you make your repairs.

Dwayne :smile:

TIGGER · « **Reply #19 on:** February 10, 2010, 11:53:16 PM »

Quote from: Glitch666 on February 10, 2010, 11:33:24 PM

Yeah that would be cool, Im definitely gonna need a hood, and fenders would be better without rust, small dings are fine(My dad does great body work). Im planning on restoring her as I planned originally but didn't have the time to do, ill just use this as a kick start. Pics would be great, also how much do you want for them?

I will see if I have time tomorrow to dig that stuff out. I have pics of some of the parts already on my laptop. Send me your email address and I will send you pictures.

r4pinto · « **Reply #20 on:** February 11, 2010, 01:05:34 AM »

Takes a lickin & keeps on tickin... wouldn't see that out of a new car, especially a Honda. Had one slide into the left front of my 2004 Malibu and that honda had to be towed, and at a slower speed... Funny thing is I was able to drive to work with no problem at all.

Glad to see you are alright & the car is survivable.. Just don't let the insurance company near it or they will want to total it out.

Glitch666 · « **Reply #21 on:** February 11, 2010, 12:45:10 PM »

yeah I will keeps you guys updated as I do the repairs, Thanks for all your support. Im very happy though that the frame and steering rack didn't get bent, so shes still drivable. Just so happens the 4x4 I hit was pretty jacked up so my bumper went under his so all that got bent was my fenders, hood and radiator support. Oh and if the insurance people show up Im coming out swinging...... They'll never take my baby alive..

Glitch666 · « **Reply #22 on:** February 11, 2010, 12:50:17 PM »

Quote from: r4pinto on February 11, 2010, 01:05:34 AM

Takes a lickin & keeps on tickin... wouldn't see that out of a new car, especially a Honda. Had one slide into the left front of my 2004 Malibu and that honda had to be towed, and at a slower speed... Funny thing is I was able to drive to work with no problem at all.

Glad to see you are alright & the car is survivable.. Just don't let the insurance company near it or they will want to total it out.

Yeah she too took a hell of a lickin, actually when I hit the fan stuck into the radiator completely stoping it it in its tracks. She stayed running quite unexpectedly though and was able to drive her to the churchs chicken and bend the hood open and bend the fan blades back out of the radiator to where they wouldn't hit anymore. Guess what the radiator doesn't leak, even though it took quite a wang........

beegle55 · « **Reply #23 on:** February 11, 2010, 04:21:16 PM »

Quote from: r4pinto on February 11, 2010, 01:05:34 AM

Takes a lickin & keeps on tickin... wouldn't see that out of a new car, especially a Honda.

I agree. My ex's Honda Civic ran into a Expedition at a red light...totale d the Civic and showed that she doesn't pay attention to squat.
Glad to see the car is repairable and you are okay. If it must happen, at least it happened in a way that can be managed.

-beegle55

Glitch666 · « **Reply #24 on:** February 13, 2010, 12:15:45 AM »

Yeah im working on getting some cash together, TIGGER has a hood and some fenders Im gonna buy at a very reasonable price soon so Thanks TIGGER. Ill keep you guys updated as I get the parts I need and anything I do with the car.
Thanks to all for the great support.

Glitch666 · « **Reply #25 on:** February 21, 2010, 01:19:16 AM »

Yeah so I headed down to TIGGERS in Portland and picked up my parts today. I will have pics up tomorrow. In all I paid him $155 for a set of fenders, a hood, a grill, headlight bezels, hood latches and bracket, and a Duraspark 2 brain box and dizzy with wiring harness. Thanks again TIGGER I really am thankful.

TIGGER · « **Reply #26 on:** February 21, 2010, 05:48:38 PM »

Quote from: Glitch666 on February 21, 2010, 01:19:16 AM

Yeah so I headed down to TIGGERS in Portland and picked up my parts today. I will have pics up tomorrow. In all I paid him $155 for a set of fenders, a hood, a grill, headlight bezels, hood latches and bracket, and a Duraspark 2 brain box and dizzy with wiring harness. Thanks again TIGGER I really am thankful.

Your welcome, I am glad I could help. Now I am looking forward to seeing it all fixed up

Glitch666 · « **Reply #27 on:** March 08, 2010, 04:23:19 PM »

Well over the past 2 days I got all my new parts on, she may be ugly but shes straight. My core support is still pushed in about an inch or so, I dont know if I can get that straigtened out without a frame rack. But she runs and drives great. Next up Ill be making sure everything is allinged right and eventually ill get her sanded down and painted. Big thanks is going out to TIGGER!

TIGGER · « **Reply #28 on:** March 08, 2010, 04:41:33 PM »

Your welcome. Nice work, the car turned out good.

Glitch666 · « **Reply #29 on:** March 08, 2010, 04:47:02 PM »

Yeah I still gotta get them allinged a little better but hey for $155 I got a damn good deal. Oh also the hoodlatch bracket, turns out that there different on 75s lol. So I had to straigten my old one

. The Duraspark dizzy and brain you sold me made it run so much smoother to.

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Author Topic: My 74 runabout. Put my new rear shocks on. (Read 5728 times)