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Re: V8Junkie's 73 wagon
« Reply #30 on: March 18, 2012, 05:21:27 PM »
I took the whole assembly off the neon, it has the filler neck and all. So it is using dodge neon fuel door, gas cap, and filler neck. In hindsight I would have probably took the quarter off a van or something that had the neck on the opposing side for ease. This fit really well though. Only area that needed to be reworked is where the filler neck and the body come together.
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Re: V8Junkie's 73 wagon
« Reply #31 on: March 18, 2012, 05:27:15 PM »
I also wanted to note, the neon door handle mechanism works flawlessly with the pintos original door rods and the opening and shutting of the door is sooo easy. No special tricks or fancy fabrication needed there. I would tell anyone thinking about doing this that the neon handles are perfect for these doors.

The gas door/cap on the other hand works really well but may have been easier if taken from a car with driver side fuel door vs. the neons passenger side. I am nothing but happy with the way it came out though.
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Re: V8Junkie's 73 wagon
« Reply #32 on: March 20, 2012, 10:16:33 PM »
Wagon is looking great!!!!
I have just started mine, 1976 Wagon....I did a 78 Crusing Wagon 2 years ago on here....and I am President of the Falcon Club, in the state of Ohio!!! and Co-hosts of the 2012 Falcon Nations....Pin to's and Falcon's....gotta be a personalty thing...lol

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Re: V8Junkie's 73 wagon
« Reply #33 on: March 28, 2012, 09:47:05 PM »
Put the alarm in today, Viper 350plus and SPAL door lock kit. It's the same alarm I used in my 68 and after installing it once the second time was even faster. I added keyless entry since I have no door locks anymore and also dome light supervision. I cant believe how 'virgin' this car is...it is really nice to work on a car that isnt full of stripped out bolts and wiring nightmares. I started on the stereo while i was doing alarm. Got pretty much all the stereo wiring done that requires disassemble of dash. Neighbors are already coming over when I have it out of the garage to check it out and tell me their Pinto stories... :)
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Re: V8Junkie's 73 wagon
« Reply #34 on: April 01, 2012, 06:05:21 PM »
Question for the pinto owners out there... What/where have those of you who have done stereos in wagons found to be a good spot for speakers in the rear? I have no problem building door panels for the front to get what I need, but it seems I have to go all the way behind the wheelwell to install any speakers for rear fill. I am not sure I want to start building custom side panels for it because I want to keep the backseat functional while up and down.
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Re: V8Junkie's 73 wagon
« Reply #35 on: April 02, 2012, 05:00:36 AM »
 You are correct on location ,I have a 73 squire I did not need to build custom rear panels ,there is an area just past rear wheel wells that will accept  6x9's  and that the rear seat operates as normal. I did however have to cut some sheet metal behind where I mounted them ,so the magnet and part of speaker would fit into the recess. It ended up a clean install and overall sound is good.,my next part will be front speakers.
 
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Re: V8Junkie's 73 wagon
« Reply #36 on: April 05, 2012, 09:20:30 AM »
Thanks for the input, I need to pull the panels anyhow to decide if I want to mini-tub this thing like I did my Camaro. I am glad to hear the sound is good from back there. I was thinking if speakers didnt go there I would have to run wire up to the headliner somehow and make a panel for the hatch. That just seems like it would be a wiring and sealing nightmare.
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Re: V8Junkie's 73 wagon
« Reply #37 on: April 26, 2012, 02:06:01 PM »
Does anyone make a decent carpet kit for the rear of the wagons (cargo area)? or the rest of the wagon?  The cargo area of this wagon's carpet is worn out and the rest of the car has shag carpet that is too disco for me...lol. Thanks!
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Re: V8Junkie's 73 wagon
« Reply #38 on: September 18, 2015, 07:56:27 PM »
Finally got the carpet for the cargo area of my wagon..not cheap but the quality is great!  :)
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Re: V8Junkie's 73 wagon
« Reply #39 on: September 18, 2015, 08:55:08 PM »
Little overdue update on the wagon...looks like the ranchero/falcon 8" is actually just a bit narrower than the pintos stock rearend. whoda thunk?

The car actually came with a/c but i never knew until actually getting under the hood. I've always been so busy with the body and interior I haven't been that far until now. Now I have to decide when I do the swap if I keep the a/c or not...I'm leaning towards yes...but that means a lot of extra work getting everything to fit..the challenge is why everyone doesn't do it though right?

I got a used aod transmission for it so it'll cruise the freeway a little easier. Hopefully it wont need to be rebuilt right away...always a risk

Got all the stereo and carpeting purchased but haven't installed anything permanently because I've been so busy with other projects and I don't want to get started on something and have to stop and come back to "where did I leave off"

So many parts and so little time...seems like it's time or money...cant have both.
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Re: V8Junkie's 73 wagon
« Reply #40 on: September 18, 2015, 10:49:38 PM »
So many parts and so little time...seems like it's time or money...cant have both.
That is so true...

BTW, carpeting looks great..
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Re: V8Junkie's 73 wagon
« Reply #41 on: September 18, 2015, 11:20:25 PM »
Were you able to purchase that carpet pre-made for the car, or is it custom?  Someone was asking about rear carpet for wagons earlier this week. 


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Re: V8Junkie's 73 wagon
« Reply #42 on: April 06, 2016, 06:57:48 PM »
Sorry for the long response time...the carpet that came with the car was complete but worn so I took it to an interior shop and had a new piece custom made snaps and all. I couldn't find a premade anywhere when I was looking.
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