Author Topic: Pinto 78 Project (Read 4858 times)

mrskydog · « **on:** June 24, 2011, 08:57:14 PM »

New member here ,just picked up a 78 3-dr. Pretty nice car solid floors and underbody. Dings ect, going to need some work. Was told in storage for 10+ years odmeter shows 52,000 Interior Bright Tangerine Orange Vinyl, Tangerine paint ext org. 2.83 axle, c-3 trans, Power steering, Power Disc Brakes, heated glass, Interior Decor Group, Color keyed Racing mirrors with remotes, Tinted complete, Upgrade package, 139-2V motor. Try to post some pictures here. Will be looking for Pass. side turns lens, and bezel ,grille. Cheers all ..... :drunk:

HERES SOME PICTURES....

mrskydog · « **Reply #1 on:** July 01, 2011, 08:10:08 AM »

Here's some pictures , I figured out how to to post them alt last. I have a Wedding tomarrow my Daughter is getting married. then next week motor is getting a quick re-ring etc. should have it ready next weekend. :smile:

Got the Marti Report on it:

mrskydog · « **Reply #2 on:** July 15, 2011, 09:51:58 PM »

Motor is now out, top end like new. Re ring
And bearings this weekend. :tgif:

Cookieboystoys · « **Reply #3 on:** July 16, 2011, 07:50:29 AM »

keep at it, looks like a good start. Are you planning on body and paint? original color?

mrskydog · « **Reply #4 on:** July 17, 2011, 02:35:33 PM »

My plan is to fix all Mechanical first, and start body work in a month or so. I like the Bright Tangerine paint , and going to stick with the org. color. I will start collecting odds and ends over the Fall and winter, rims, ect. I always injoy the Big all Ford Swap meet in Columbus Ohio in the Spring ,always alot of nice parts there.

Kirk

I forgot to add that the Low Compression was due to #3 piston both compression rings broken, as well as #1 had one broke ,and #2 had one broke. The only intact piston with rings was #4.
I know enginer at Sealed power Piston Ring called said due to the fact that the rings were broken at 180 deg ,center. Most likey caused by improper install, were the ring was installed without proper Tool and Snaked around to Install. This type of Install will Fatiuge the ring in the center and will cause it to crack later. Good Info to Know.......Kir k

Cookieboystoys · « **Reply #5 on:** July 17, 2011, 02:49:47 PM »

Hey, if you get-r-running and want to give it a good test run... you could consider a road trip for the September 11 weekend and join in some fun Pinto doings

here ~> http://www.pintostampede.com/events/911event.htm

or here ~> http://www.pintostampede.com/events/ohio.htm

I should be at the one in Illinois and love to see Pintos in all shapes, sizes and condition

Pinto5.0 · « **Reply #6 on:** July 18, 2011, 07:06:44 PM »

I love that orange interior. Thats only the 3rd one I've ever seen. I fell in love with my oddball black/gold combo in my '80 & it was the main reason I bought the car. Gotta love those odd ones....

mrskydog · « **Reply #7 on:** July 21, 2011, 08:56:02 PM »

Getting close assemble motor this weekend . Head complete , re-ring and bearings. got a Ranger manifold and modified it. Road test soon, I will update.

I still would like to Install a Old School Intake set up for a 2.3 like Edlelbrock Ect.. anything out there? let me know.

mrskydog · « **Reply #8 on:** July 21, 2011, 09:01:10 PM »

Quote from: Pinto5.0 on July 18, 2011, 07:06:44 PM

I love that orange interior. Thats only the 3rd one I've ever seen. I fell in love with my oddball black/gold combo in my '80 & it was the main reason I bought the car. Gotta love those odd ones....

Very Nice Car I like the Odd combos...Cool

mrskydog · « **Reply #9 on:** July 23, 2011, 01:41:51 PM »

Today Ridge Ream the Block, and Hone Cylinders ,measure clearances and clean. Now ready to re-assmble. Got Wedding #2 this month in afew days in Milwaukee, so wont get it done and installed for about a week.

mrskydog · « **Reply #10 on:** September 02, 2011, 09:01:21 PM »

Motor is ready for break-in tommarrow, also found a set of Mickey Thompson Tires and Crager SS Rims for it :smile:

mrskydog · « **Reply #11 on:** September 18, 2011, 01:34:09 PM »

Engine is in and runs great! all fresh and ready to go. I started to pull out some of the Interior Panels to re Dye since they were fadded. I also picked up a nice center Console and the SS Cragers,MickeyThompson 50's .....Going to be a Neat little car.

joebob · « **Reply #12 on:** September 18, 2011, 06:19:05 PM »

What did you use to dye the panels? Mine could be brighter.

bbobcat75 · « **Reply #13 on:** September 18, 2011, 06:22:58 PM »

what size cragars are you running and the panels look awsome, would like to know what color and brand dye you used.
thanks
eric

mrskydog · « **Reply #14 on:** September 18, 2011, 06:49:43 PM »

Thanks...the Tires are P215/50D/13 frnt and P245/50D/13 rear. The Paint is from a Paint Shop made by PPG Industries in a Semi gloss interior blend. One can was enough to cover shown panels. I included a Picture of paint can. It covers and looks great . I used this same paint to Dye the interior of my 73 Maverick.

The Color is Ford Tangerine for 1978..not cheap at about 25.00 a Can.

bbobcat75 · « **Reply #15 on:** September 20, 2011, 01:27:37 PM »

thanks where did you have luck finding those tires sizes??
thanks
eric

Reeves1 · « **Reply #16 on:** September 21, 2011, 11:03:29 AM »

Quote

The Color is Ford Tangerine for 1978..not cheap at about 25.00 a Can.

Price that in Canada: it will make you feel better ! :lol:

mrskydog · « **Reply #17 on:** September 21, 2011, 06:23:04 PM »

I found the Rims and the Tires as a set, I bought them here in Michigan. The owner had them for years, nice find for me. And I guess yes 25.00 a can for Spray paint that works well is Cheap

I am taking in for Exhaust now I think I am going with a 2" or to a 2" 1/2 pipei to a Small turbo style muffler.
Kirk

Pinto5.0 · « **Reply #18 on:** September 21, 2011, 10:15:30 PM »

That paint is expensive because it's a custom blend thats put into a spray can & pressurized for convenience. If you were to buy it for spray gun use you could probably get a pint for $25 which would fill 4 or 5 spray cans.

I have this nifty spray can I got from Harbor Freight that you pour your own thinned paint in it, screw the cap on & pressurize with your air compressor & it turns anything into a spray paint.

mrskydog · « **Reply #19 on:** September 23, 2011, 07:53:25 PM »

I have been very Lucky on finding Vintage parts for my Pinto Project> Today I picked up a Sport Steerig Wheel in Perfect Shape! ,just right. I will install this Tomarrow and then take it for its first Test Drive since the Engine Rebuild.

I will post some pics later....Kirk

dave1987 · « **Reply #20 on:** September 24, 2011, 01:29:56 AM »

SWEET FIND!

mrskydog · « **Reply #21 on:** September 24, 2011, 04:19:03 PM »

Went and changed out Oil in the Pinto today. I got the break-in oil out, then took it for a quick drive. It seems to drive out nice ,good power and shifting. On to Exhaust now, open header is a little noisy to fine tune. Here are a couple of quick Pic's. of today........K irk

mrskydog · « **Reply #22 on:** October 04, 2011, 06:45:33 PM »

Just got back, and off it goes for Exhaust and brakes at my work place. Then I will start Fall/Winter restore for Spring 2012.

mrskydog · « **Reply #23 on:** October 09, 2011, 01:43:56 PM »

I had 2 1/4 Exhaust installed with a turbo style muffler. I also install a 1995 or so style Ranger 2.3 header. What I over looked was the small emisions ports below eack port.....UGG .(leaks Exhaust Bad!) I researched the board and yes I see I can tap and install a 3/8 st screw or possible 3/8 plug? I will get that done next week. I just over looked it I guess. I will get Exhaust cleaned up, do a complete brake job, then move on to the Winter gathering of parts to finish up in Spring. Looking forward to the Big Columbus Ohio all Ford Swap meet on NOV.26 and again April 1st.

mrskydog · « **Reply #24 on:** October 17, 2011, 07:37:08 PM »

I did end up Tapping out the small Exhaust holes 3/8 ,then installed set screws into the ports worked fine. Looks as if I have to go thru the carb the Idle circuit is acting weird. I need to rebuild it any way. Did frnt and rear complete brakes all done. With the power Disc brakes and power steering its almost over kill.

I took it in to the shop..I have worked here in Michigan at a Ford dealer for over 25yrs ,got the carb off going to re-build it. getting it ready to come home for the Winter make over....heres a few pics of the shop.

mrskydog · « **Reply #25 on:** October 19, 2011, 06:58:01 PM »

I also have been thinking about, going to a manual set-up rather that a auto? have many others done this , seems like it would be a rather simple switch.

dave1987 · « **Reply #26 on:** October 19, 2011, 10:51:25 PM »

You will need the pedals and the steering bracket that the pedals connect to. Four bolts on the firewall if I remember correctly, two support rods that go from the firewall to the front dash end of the bracket, and then two more, if I recall correctly, at the front dash end of the bracket itself.

It really isn't hard to remove or install, it's just difficult to get to everything under the dash with the limited clearance, even with the driver seat removed. I pulled one out of a station wagon a couple years ago to make room for cutting the floor pan out.

mrskydog · « **Reply #27 on:** October 29, 2011, 07:19:55 PM »

Carb is all rebuilt ,runs nice. Got the rear end fluid and new pinion seal installed. Flushed the P.S unit out New Brakes, all ready to come home for a re-make.new carpet install re dyed panels. Going to turn it into a butterfly by Spring....

some more Pictures....

Reeves1 · « **Reply #28 on:** October 30, 2011, 06:51:37 AM »

Car looks lost in that big shop !

mrskydog · « **Reply #29 on:** November 05, 2011, 06:45:30 PM »

The Pinto is Home now. I will get it in my Garage, for the winter make over. Complete interior clean up, new carpet Etc. This car takes up slightly less space then my 73 Maverick. Here are a few Pics.....

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