Author Topic: My New Pinto (Read 9973 times)

Cookieboystoys · « **on:** July 25, 2006, 07:22:30 PM »

Thought I would post some pics of my new 73 runabout. Found it here in Minnesota but on the other side of the state... what a drive.

It's been sitting for awhile and needs tuneup stuff but the new plugs, cap, rotor, fuel filter and fresh gas have helped quite a bit.

I have the plug wires, valve cover gasket, thermostadt and air cleaner on order...

still needs to have the carb worked over... appointment made.

Also plan on full fluids change (oil and radiator), looks like a new timing belt is in order and I'm considering a new radiator...

brakes and suspension seems real tight... body has a bit of rust but the main parts seem to be solid.

Interior needs some work... front seats could use recover, rear seat has been done and have extra material to match the rear. A new headliner has been made for the car and needs to be installed. Has a decent stereo and already put some 6x9's in the rear on the floor.

I like this little pinto... never had one this old before... fun to drive

Cookieboystoys · « **Reply #1 on:** July 25, 2006, 07:26:01 PM »

here's a few more pics for thoes who wanna see... and yep... 93,071 miles

phils toys · « **Reply #2 on:** July 26, 2006, 01:49:43 AM »

looks nice congrats.

Cookieboystoys · « **Reply #3 on:** July 26, 2006, 08:56:20 PM »

Thanks Phil, I've been driving it and fixing her up

needs a little more tuning but she runs and I'm oh so happy

joecool85 · « **Reply #4 on:** July 27, 2006, 08:55:47 AM »

Looks great! I would consider having the tranny flushed. Even on a manual transmission its good to have new fluid every so often. It'll shift smoother and also help keep your internals in good working order.

Cookieboystoys · « **Reply #5 on:** July 27, 2006, 12:37:15 PM »

Hey Joecool, one of the things on my list is tranny service...

likes to grind going into reverse and after a little driving it shifts a little smoother but that could me getting used to the clutch on this car and it is running much better now

joecool85 · « **Reply #6 on:** July 27, 2006, 01:36:45 PM »

Could be shifter bushings/linkage, and/or poor clutch adjustment.

Cookieboystoys · « **Reply #7 on:** July 27, 2006, 03:27:16 PM »

going in at 5:30 tonight for the oil change and tranny flush at Valvoline...

I called to see if they had the filter first... gotta custom order about half the parts for this car and some I can't get

needs the fluids changed and I hope that's it but if not I'll have it looked at to see what the problem is...

I'll pull out the manuals tonight to see what I might be able to do myself.

joecool85 · « **Reply #8 on:** July 27, 2006, 05:18:37 PM »

Well, you can do the oil change, clutch adjustment, check you bushings, and tranny flush yourself.

Cookieboystoys · « **Reply #9 on:** July 27, 2006, 05:22:36 PM »

nope... valvoline for oil and tranny...

I think I should be able to adjust/check the tranny/bushings

Cookieboystoys · « **Reply #10 on:** July 30, 2006, 04:30:23 PM »

ran out of parts to install so... time to make it Shiny!!!

rubbing compound, beffer, elbow grease and wax...

2 nights and a little work the next day and... SHINY!!!

joecool85 · « **Reply #11 on:** July 30, 2006, 08:17:05 PM »

What size tires/rims are you running? They look great!

Cookieboystoys · « **Reply #12 on:** July 30, 2006, 08:58:19 PM »

New Firestone Firehawk P205/60R 14" on American Racing Wheels

purchased in 2002... I have the receipt... tires still have the little knobbies... just like new...

The pinto was in storage after the tires were purchased and not really driven...

I also have the origional wheels and tires w/half tread + the bias ply spare.

all the tires and wheels came with the car

joecool85 · « **Reply #13 on:** July 30, 2006, 09:02:32 PM »

Wow, those aren't 15s huh? Like I said, looks great!

Cookieboystoys · « **Reply #14 on:** July 30, 2006, 09:12:37 PM »

they are 14's and they sure do look good on the car... pics just don't do it justice.

the couple times I've had the car out it sure handles nice...

suspension feels real tight, shocks are good and thoes tires sure help

caravan3921 · « **Reply #15 on:** August 02, 2006, 07:36:50 PM »

If you ever in the Mpls. area, stop by and we can admire each other's Pintos!! It's nice to meet other pinto drivers in state of ! And congratulation s; she's a beauty!

caravan3921 · « **Reply #16 on:** August 02, 2006, 07:38:10 PM »

I meant to say... meet other pinto owners in state of Minnesota!

joecool85 · « **Reply #17 on:** August 02, 2006, 08:29:27 PM »

Any chance we can have some more engine shots? I've been studying pinto motors and don't have one I can look at in person.

Cookieboystoys · « **Reply #18 on:** August 02, 2006, 10:05:17 PM »

Caravan... I'll be in Rockford, MN the weekend of the 26th for a family reunion and again for labor day to go to the Renaissance.

Hope to drive the pinto but... never know... Haven't got it running good enough to consider taking it out of town yet

)

but the Tuneup and Carb expert here in town has it w/instruction to do what necessary to make it purrrrrr.....

and... don't let the pics fool ya to much... has quite a bit-o-rust on the back quarters and I have the interior gutted

But the paint sure did get Shiny!!!

OK Joecool... pics of 2.0 liter engine coming right up

Cookieboystoys · « **Reply #19 on:** August 02, 2006, 10:10:16 PM »

and a couple more for ya Joe...

valve cover gasket was leaking bad so have to replace... took some pics and painted a few things...

I'll post painted images later when I have it all done...

a work in progress....

Srt · « **Reply #20 on:** August 03, 2006, 12:51:40 AM »

take the 'decel' (deceleration valve) valve off at the intake manifold, tap the hole into the manifold to IIRC 3/8 pipe insert a plug lfush and reinstall the decel valve. eliminates a potential vacuum leak and helps the engine rpm settle back down to idle after acceleration and between shifts

Cookieboystoys · « **Reply #21 on:** August 03, 2006, 01:37:48 PM »

SRT,

I passed that on to the "carb and tune up guy" and he said makes sense but he did check for leaks there and found none. He said that my points were almost closed and carb needs serious attention.... needs a rebuild and some bushings are bad. The pinto did sit unused for a few years. He has the carb apart now and thinks once he is done the little pinto will run real nice... I trust this guy as he IS!!! the expert everyone turns to... even the racers in the area. I've had him do this to 2 of my cars and have been extreamly happy with the results... I hope to get the car back Friday or Saturday but told him time isn't the issue for me... running good is and he keeps as long as he wants.

caravan3921 · « **Reply #22 on:** August 04, 2006, 08:43:39 PM »

caravan here: yeah, perhaps Labor Day we could meet up and share Pintos. I will e-mail you and give you cell phone number. Our pinto needs some carb work as well. Hopefully, we can get her in the shop sometime in August. She sometimes starts real hard, but other than that, she is solid as can be. We purchased it a year ago on ebay and had it shipped to Mpls. Sandy and John

caravan3921 · « **Reply #23 on:** August 04, 2006, 08:45:00 PM »

oops, this got posted on the wrong thread. sorry!

caravan3921 · « **Reply #24 on:** August 04, 2006, 08:46:46 PM »

caravan here: yeah, perhaps Labor Day we could meet up and share Pintos. I will e-mail you and give you cell phone number. Our pinto needs some carb work as well. Hopefully, we can get her in the shop sometime in August. She sometimes starts real hard, but other than that, she is solid as can be. We purchased it a year ago on ebay and had it shipped to Mpls. Sandy and John

caravan3921 · « **Reply #25 on:** August 04, 2006, 08:56:46 PM »

is this carb and tune up guy up in Hibbing, MN? We're looking for such a guy....

Cookieboystoys · « **Reply #26 on:** August 04, 2006, 11:08:03 PM »

Sandy and John, He is one of a kind and yes here in Hibbing... been hard to get the pinto into him as I had to wait for a carb kit and his busy scheduale during the racing season. He's been working on mine inbetween the racers and I can't wait to see what he does to it.

Once I get it back I still have a bunch-o-work to do... I still have some under the hood stuff and parts to replace, not sure how dependable this pinto is yet, interior is all torn out and I have to take all the heater vents out (mice moved in last winter... and well the stench is horrible) and I'm not to sure I'll be taking it to the cities, as much as I would like to I have 2 other bodies to bring with me and they do love the comfort of my air conditioned van during this hot and humid season.

Even if I don't bring it down I wouldn't mind meeting a couple pinto people and wouldn't mind looking yours over...

My email is brian at cr-computers dot net and if you get me a phone # I'll be sure to make some time and perhaps we can get together and swap some stories

Brian

joecool85 · « **Reply #27 on:** August 06, 2006, 03:25:05 PM »

Oh man, I lust for your car. Do those tires rub at all in the front? Must be close from the looks of it.

Cookieboystoys · « **Reply #28 on:** August 06, 2006, 04:39:24 PM »

Thanks Joe and no the tires don't rub and lots of clearance from what I see

joecool85 · « **Reply #29 on:** August 06, 2006, 05:56:07 PM »

Quote from: Cookieboy on August 06, 2006, 04:39:24 PM

Thanks Joe and no the tires don't rub and lots of clearance from what I see

Cool, good stuff to know.

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