Author Topic: My new Pinto, The Sequel (Read 11875 times)

discolives78 · « **Reply #90 on:** July 20, 2009, 01:14:01 PM »

Hey CB!

Congrats on the new job! Like a lot of other guys, I considered my divorce a blessing (may she find the money {I mean happiness} she was looking for) :lol:

I think you meant 'stakes' instead of 'steaks', right? I got hungry reading this! :laugh:

Best wishes for success!
Chuck :afro:

Carolina Boy · « **Reply #91 on:** July 25, 2009, 06:23:46 PM »

Disco, It has been a blast here! Cook my own food, what I want and how much! Watch TV on any channel, with a Jack and Coke, in my skiveys. Opps, should not have said that, Becky and Kimmy might read this.
Work has been hard and long but the money is good and I can buy parts when I wontto!

blupinto · « **Reply #92 on:** July 25, 2009, 06:35:19 PM »

Well at least you have skivvies on. You could be, er, hanging out :embarrassed:

:devil: in the raw... oooh... did I say that? :angel: :devil:

Carolina Boy · « **Reply #93 on:** July 26, 2009, 12:31:13 AM »

You would, Blu :evil:
I have made a difficult decision on the rear end. I aquired another set of axles (machine shop bought them due to their screw up). I stayed with the 4 lug axles and used my 14" Fairmont rims. I resealed and put new bearings in the rearend and installed it. I had 205/70/14 mounted on the front and 215/70/14 on the rear. I painted the rims highgloss black, used chromed nuts and trim ring. Looks pertty sharpe, if I do say so myself.
I just had to do SOME work on Bandit, as I had to relax because of my work hours. Felt good, too! I have been talking to a buddy of mine about a swap, my 5.0/T5 for his 3.8SC/ T5. Just might take him up on it.
Bandit's body is next to get some paint in the next couple of weeks.
I should have some more days off soon and will try to post some new pictures.

Carolina Boy · « **Reply #94 on:** August 18, 2009, 06:40:12 PM »

Been thanking about finding a Pantera transaxle and making Bandit a rear engine Pinto :drunk: :drunk: :drunk: :devil:
Had yall going there, huh?
Next week is all mine. Bandit, Stanley and Jack needs daddy. My buddy will be here Friday to oversee the pad pour. 3 days of curing and the Shelterlogic shelter will be installed. :amazed: Tuesday will be the last time rain and stuff will get on Bandit till she's done!!!!

dga57 · « **Reply #95 on:** August 19, 2009, 01:29:39 AM »

There for a moment I thought maybe you'd had too much of that funny lemonade of yours! :lol:

Well... I'm jealous now. If I had a place to get my Pinto indoors, I might actually accomplish something with it. Had a kid stop by one day last week and wanted to know if I would sell it. To tell you the truth, I was tempted - the idea being that I could maybe find one that needs less attention, since I'm having trouble finding time to invest in it. But, it's mechanically sounds and there's really nothing all that bad wrong with it cosmetically, so I said no. I'm going to see this through to the end, regardless of when that happens to be!

Dwayne :smile:

hellfirejim · « **Reply #96 on:** September 03, 2009, 01:20:51 PM »

congrats on the new job and freedom. BTW: i too have parts in the kitchen and even in the corner of the living room. i eat what i want and in the refrigeratior there is nothing in there that i don't want.
I to have no garage which mostly hurts in the winter when i put it up on jackstands and cover. i know i would get a lot further but such is life.

enjoy what you have and be greatful it is turning out well for you. Keepp the pictures goin.

jim

Carolina Boy · « **Reply #97 on:** September 05, 2009, 12:10:15 AM »

HAPPY LABOR DAY WEEKEND!!! Fire up the BBQ, opps, that's the grill if ya ain't down South! :devil: :drunk:
The slab is poured and cured. I had hoped to pit up the shelter back on 24th or 25th. Work has made me put a hold on that. Now this weekend (3 Days) is mine, ALL MINE!
From earlier post, update is, no I didn't trade the 5.0/T5 for the 3.8 SC. Did sell the 5.0 for money to work on truck (must have truck). Lucky enough, a freind told me of a complete 289 w/ manual 3 speed for $50. Of course I went and got it. It came out if a 67 Fairlane, spins freely. Could someone tell me the code of the engine if I post it? After putting up the shelter, I will tear down the 289, dip it, machine (if needed) and rebuild.
Once I get Bandit in the shelter on that hard flat floor, I will start again on deconstruction, all the way to a shell. I am going to blast it inside and out to bare metal.
More updates and pictures soon! :drunk:

dga57 · « **Reply #98 on:** September 05, 2009, 08:12:52 PM »

HAPPY LABOR DAY WEEKEND to you too, Robert!!! As for me, I'm celebrating Labor Day by working

$:-\$

Can't complain, though, at least I have a job! Enjoy your three days off :drunk:!

Dwayne :smile:

Carolina Boy · « **Reply #99 on:** September 20, 2009, 01:36:52 AM »

Shelter went up last Monday. Planned to put car in this weekend. Came home on Wednesday to find a tree had fallen in the yard. Guess where!!!!

Carolina Boy · « **Reply #100 on:** September 20, 2009, 01:44:48 AM »

If you said on my car, you'd be wrong. It fell on the shelter, ripping the fabric and bending over 50% of the framing.

I will have the thank about another cover. Thank God poor Bandit :angel: hadn't been moved inside yet.

dga57 · « **Reply #101 on:** September 20, 2009, 01:55:42 AM »

Boy... if it weren't for bad luck, you'd have no luck at all! Glad to hear that Bandit escaped unscathed (and unscratched, for that matter)!

Dwayne :smile:

Carolina Boy · « **Reply #102 on:** September 20, 2009, 11:45:19 AM »

Seems like that is the only luck I have lately, BAD. Got up at the break of dawn to clean up the mess. I have decided to go to a metal cover this time. I even thought about doing a concrete bunker like we had for the fighters in 'Nam. Wonder how hard that would be???
Well, got to get back out there. More updates later.

smallfryefarm · « **Reply #103 on:** September 21, 2009, 07:43:48 AM »

Hey CB sorry to here about the luck. But like i told my boy growing up thats just life. My luck has purty much been the same, always something going wrong. But if things dont go wrong it means your probably not doing anything. At least every one is ok and you still got the pinto.

Carolina Boy · « **Reply #104 on:** September 24, 2009, 10:02:24 PM »

I hope to have a new cover soon so I can do something with Bandit. I would like to ask all you V8 pinto people about the wiring you used. I myself only want to run simple things like the engine, gauges, lights and a simple <100 watt radio. Since she will be stripped barebone and rebuilt, I wanted to replace all the wiring as the age will be a factor. Neatness is also needed. Any Ideason rewiring???

phils toys · « **Reply #105 on:** September 25, 2009, 09:32:22 AM »

Quote from: Carolina Boy on September 20, 2009, 11:45:19 AM

Seems like that is the only luck I have lately, BAD. Got up at the break of dawn to clean up the mess. I have decided to go to a metal cover this time. I even thought about doing a concrete bunker like we had for the fighters in 'Nam. Wonder how hard that would be???
Well, got to get back out there. More updates later.

that s what i did now i haVE A GARAGE still a dirt floor but the car is parked on sheets of osb ( wooden floor) the best part the people that put it up had it done in 4 hrs. good luck with the building.

smallfryefarm · « **Reply #106 on:** September 25, 2009, 09:50:10 AM »

CB my wiring harness was still in purty good shape i just used the stock pinto harness every thing hooked up. I used a msd ignition so i had to run a couple new wires out to the coil and the msd distributor but every thing else was fine alt volt reg sylonoid ext.. just used the pinto stuff. sorry dont know how to spell sylonoid but u know what it is.

blupinto · « **Reply #107 on:** September 25, 2009, 11:15:28 PM »

solenoid. Sorry SmallFryeFarm. I could't resist! lol.

smallfryefarm · « **Reply #108 on:** September 26, 2009, 09:46:32 PM »

thanks blu :showback: no really thanks i never was a good speller.

blupinto · « **Reply #109 on:** September 26, 2009, 10:58:32 PM »

:lol: :lol: :lol: Glad to see my skills are appreciated! lol.

jwise12345 · « **Reply #110 on:** October 05, 2009, 04:56:52 PM »

Quote from: smallfryefarm on September 25, 2009, 09:50:10 AM

CB my wiring harness was still in purty good shape i just used the stock pinto harness every thing hooked up. I used a msd ignition so i had to run a couple new wires out to the coil and the msd distributor but every thing else was fine alt volt reg sylonoid ext.. just used the pinto stuff. sorry dont know how to spell sylonoid but u know what it is.

Damn my wiring harness is shot. When i go to the V8 i plan on just pulling it all and buying a universal Ididit. That way i KNOW it's all good!

jwise12345 · « **Reply #111 on:** October 05, 2009, 05:10:00 PM »

oops, i ment to say painless wiring harness.

Carolina Boy · « **Reply #112 on:** October 06, 2009, 06:00:14 PM »

Not a bad idea, painless. Hee haw!!!

mytxplode · « **Reply #113 on:** October 10, 2009, 10:29:48 PM »

I bought new gas shocks for my 80 hatch, I'm not going with that car. They will be delivered in a few days. If you need them, I'll sell cheap!.

Mike Arizona 4802666234

jwise12345 · « **Reply #114 on:** October 10, 2009, 11:32:47 PM »

Quote from: Carolina Boy on October 06, 2009, 06:00:14 PM

Not a bad idea, painless. Hee haw!!!

:lol: Right about that! :lol:

Carolina Boy · « **Reply #115 on:** November 05, 2009, 10:56:13 PM »

Got some time to work on Bandit. This is the big hole that will have a nice powerful 289 in it. Of course I will clean it up first. :lol:

Carolina Boy · « **Reply #116 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!!

smallfryefarm · « **Reply #117 on:** November 06, 2009, 09:27:09 PM »

while your working on her keep your eyes out for a late 80s t5 perferably 89 it was rated for 300 ft lbs of tourqe.

Carolina Boy · « **Reply #118 on:** November 06, 2009, 09:30:18 PM »

Quote from: smallfryefarm on November 06, 2009, 09:27:09 PM

while your working on her keep your eyes out for a late 80s t5 perferably 89 it was rated for 300 ft lbs of tourqe.

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

popbumper · « **Reply #119 on:** November 06, 2009, 09:33:02 PM »

CB:

I hope to have a very similar "hole" in my wagon soon, now that it has gone off to a shop space for the Winter. I am thinking 289 also, will be very interested in your progress, please keep us updated as to what parts you use and what successes/fail;ures you encounter.

Chris

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