Hi all. I am new this club, and I am glad that there are other like minded people interested in keeping their Pintos on the road.
My aunt has given me her 1972 Pinto. I has not been registered for 10 years, and has been garaged ever since. It has some issues, it wasn't in the best condition when she parked it for good, but I did get it started (horrible smell of varnish when the engine is running). I replaced the tires with some used ones, and got it towed to my house to begin working on it. After one year of irregular attempts to get a title (my aunt lost it), I was able to get it registered here in Colorado.
My intial goal is to make it roadworthy, and drive it on a daily basis. There is a great potential for fun with this old car. I like the simplicity of it, there is nothing but motor under the hood. Not much rust, just a little in the doors. Not much humidity here in Colorado Springs where it has always been.
I have some concerns about the gas tank controversy. I have read up on it, and I have a basic understanding of the issue. It sounds like the tank can be pushed into the differential, or the filler cap can be torn off in a rear end collision. I understand that Ford did a recall to address the issue. Is there a way to tell if the recall has been done? I'd ask my aunt, but does not remember things like that at 90 years.
I have an idea that I would like to turbo charge this little guy just to keep it light, and make it fast. Any info or comments would be greatly appreciated, thanks.