Author Topic: My new Pinto, The Sequel (Read 11300 times)

blupinto · « **Reply #120 on:** November 06, 2009, 09:38:41 PM »

Quote from: Carolina Boy on November 06, 2009, 09:23:29 PM

After looking at this last post of mine with that big hole in my Pinto I went ahead and sent the 289 heads off for a good head job. Next week I will get the block bored .030 over and start putting it back together. The engine had a 3 speed manual attached which I want to change to a T5, T10, or toploader.
With the new position, I have more time to spend on Bandit. I hope to have the drivetrain right and driving by early summer. Wish me luck!!

CB I wish you good luck! When you're done come do mine!

smallfryefarm · « **Reply #121 on:** November 06, 2009, 09:53:46 PM »

Quote from: Carolina Boy on November 06, 2009, 09:30:18 PM

I would need an adapter plate right? Unless I used the 89s bell and flywheel?

the flywheel will have to be early model to balance your motor. you can use the 89 bell i purty sure. some of the later model t5 bells were longer but you can change the imput shaft over to the shorter one and use earlier bell. but i think 89 was reg bell. long bell was like 93 i think. i havent reserched them for a while. 85 or 86 is when the switched to world class. so dont go any earlier than that.

smallfryefarm · « **Reply #122 on:** November 06, 2009, 09:58:22 PM »

Quote from: Carolina Boy on November 06, 2009, 09:23:29 PM

After looking at this last post of mine with that big hole in my Pinto I went ahead and sent the 289 heads off for a good head job. Next week I will get the block bored .030 over and start putting it back together. The engine had a 3 speed manual attached which I want to change to a T5, T10, or toploader.
With the new position, I have more time to spend on Bandit. I hope to have the drivetrain right and driving by early summer. Wish me luck!!

i called my local machine shop and ask him if he could do those he paused and said no but we do good valve jobs, i was so embarassed :embarrassed:

Carolina Boy · « **Reply #123 on:** November 06, 2009, 10:01:31 PM »

OH ya'll be the first I cry to!!!!

blupinto · « **Reply #124 on:** November 06, 2009, 10:30:44 PM »

Nothing like seeing a man in gray blue...

Carolina Boy · « **Reply #125 on:** November 18, 2009, 12:07:09 PM »

Blu, Fred's getting ready to crush a car. I have asked about the rear valance, No I haven't gotten in a hurry, just trying to help. Where you been???

smallfryefarm · « **Reply #126 on:** November 18, 2009, 12:09:37 PM »

CB i think she had equipment failure yesterday. last i seen of her she was shooting at her computor then she disapeared

blupinto · « **Reply #127 on:** November 18, 2009, 07:18:04 PM »

I missed you all too... I'm having withdrawal symptoms.

Carolina Boy · « **Reply #128 on:** December 27, 2009, 02:07:27 PM »

Update:

I ain't done Jack!!

I'm healthy again, Got a new Adopted Grandaughter (Kelly), Going back full time to work, and I'm lovin' life.

Time to get back ro work on the Bandit, Honest!!

71pintoracer · « **Reply #129 on:** December 27, 2009, 04:59:59 PM »

Glad to see you're back full bore CB!

Kelly,(:angel:) you keep a close eye on the ol' fart for us! :lol:

Carolina Boy · « **Reply #130 on:** December 27, 2009, 05:30:25 PM »

Yep. Cabin fever had got to me. I am doing quite well now, thanks to you all and Kelly and John. They will be moving into their new house Jan. 15th so it will just be me and the dogs again, but they are only 2 miles away. John can't wait to get back to work on Bandit with me and we are searching Craigslist for a wagon for them.(yes a Pinto)

72 pair and Blu has my valances. did a little work on Bandit today. stripped the wiring out, rotten and chewed. John helped pull the old 4 speed out, I'm selling it to Babycheezemo.

Went to see that man over in Graham, that Fred told me about, and did some recruiting for the Club. I was able to get a close up look at his 75 and found that the 75 grill will work on mine without brackets. I will sell my 76 grill and buy a 75 grill.

Carolina Boy · « **Reply #131 on:** March 06, 2010, 07:46:18 PM »

I hadn't realize I have posted here in a while, so I thought I'd give an update.
Haven't done much. Today I mainly cleaned up things. Been having problems with locating the last parts needed to start full production. I have decided to go 5 lug after all.
Can't move it to easy right now. Need the complete rag joint. When I traded my power rack for a manual rack, He didn't give me the rag joint. I may have found one today. Ya'll know I am going to use a 74 grille.(Yes it it a Johnny Cash car).
I am having to repour my slab. The #$%& thing cracked all over.
Home is ok!
Job is fine!
New kids all wonderful!
Love life sucks

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