Author Topic: Look what will be in my Garage (Read 892 times)

johnbigman2011 · « **on:** December 20, 2011, 11:13:52 PM »

Allright I have been a semi imposter by not owning a pinto. Althought my 23T is Pinto powered, so please don't throw to many rocks my way. Anyhow, from reading and looking at all the interesting Pinto stuff on here I went out a bought a 72 trunk model. Many parts, but in overall good shape.

This little feller will be in South Texas as soon as I get home from PNG. Sometime around the first week of Feb.

Looking forward to being a Proud Pinto owner and asking many questions from you guys.

blupinto · « **Reply #1 on:** December 20, 2011, 11:22:59 PM »

AAAAAAAAAAAAAC K!!! I LOVE the green interior!!!

You don't have to be a Pinto owner to be in the club... but it's more fun to have one! I have three!

I joined the club long before I owned a Pinto after 9 years of missing my original one, a '72 trunk model in Grabber Blue. Heck, I still miss her...

Anyway, WELCOME!!! And CONGRATULATION S!!!

Reeves1 · « **Reply #2 on:** December 20, 2011, 11:32:23 PM »

Good looking car from what I can see in the pictures. Look forward to more pictures & info on how clean it is.
Let me know if/when you want to part with it ! I may be looking for one next summer, after I get my white one finished. Main reason being, I'm pulling the 302w & T-5 out of mine (has maybe 600 miles on the engine) and replacing with a BOSS 302 & T-10.

johnbigman2011 · « **Reply #3 on:** December 20, 2011, 11:58:27 PM »

Now that is something else. Two post within a few minutes of me posting.

Thanks, more pics to come.

johnbigman2011 · « **Reply #4 on:** December 21, 2011, 12:05:19 AM »

More pics of the Yeller Feller. Comments will be appreciated

johnbigman2011 · « **Reply #5 on:** December 21, 2011, 12:22:22 AM »

Clicked the back seat pic twice.

johnbigman2011 · « **Reply #6 on:** December 21, 2011, 12:36:58 AM »

Here is everything that will come with it and what has been done.

Suspension:

Control arms have been media blasted and painted prior to new bushings being installed.
New rack and pinion with Jegs billet mount. No rubber bushing like factory.
New tie rod ends.
New strut rod bushings. Strut rods have been stripped and painted but not installed.
Springs were stripped and repainted prior to installation.
New KYB gas shocks (front and rear) in boxes. Not installed.
New ADDCO 7/8" front sway bar with all hardware. Not installed.
(2) Weld Rodlite 15x6 wheels with new Falken 205/60/15 tires (front). ZERO miles on all tires.
(2) Weld Rodlite 15x7 wheels with new Falken 225/60/15 tires (rear).
8" differential out of V8 1975-1978 Mustang II. Not installed.

Interior:

Driver seat has had seat bottom insert replaced with NOS material and two bolsters repaired. Passenger seat has had seat bottom insert replaced with NOS material. Back seat and seat belts are original and have been cleaned.
New carpet.
New package tray.
New NOS dash pad.
Nice original headliner and sunvisors.
Nice original door panels.
New NOS shift knob.
Original steering wheel including horn button.
Aftermarket steering wheel.
Good heater box as we discussed and new heater core. Not installed.
Original radio is AM. Included.
Extra glove box door. (Original)
Original Carlite glass.

Engine:

Original 2.0 (needs rebuild due to flat cam)
Extra 2.0 head with 3 angle valve job and Racer Walsh #3 grind cam. (.550 lift)
Used 2.0 from donor Pinto installed with new clutch kit and resurfaced flywheel installed in car.
Engine is stock with factory Holley/Weber 2bbl carb.
New, Motorcraft oil filter.
Extra, rebuilt carburetor in box.
Extra timing belts.
Valve cover gasket.
New water pump.
New fuel pump.
Hooker Header has been media blasted and ceramic coated "black". Never installed.
Original 4-speed installed.
Mallory Dual Point distributor. (not installed)
I think I have a engine rebuild gasket set.
I know I have a new Cometic head gasket.

Exterior:

Complete set of sport mirrors. (Not installed)
Extra rear valance.
NOS complete set of wheel well moldings. SUPER HARD TO FIND

Reeves1 · « **Reply #7 on:** December 21, 2011, 05:50:17 AM »

Car is going to be better than new ! Looking forward to seeing it when done !

Pictures of mine, from the original ad when it was for sale in MT.
http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v140/DerrickJB/My%201972%20Pinto/?start=all

Guy in southern AB (Canada) bought it for the engine. Pulled it and sold the car. That next guy built a 302w & backed it up with a T-5. He had a heart attack, so was selling all his toys off. I got the car & this Thursday pick my B2 & other parts up.
Sorry for going off topic ! But part of the reason was, a back seat looks "weird". You can see why in my pictures.

joebob · « **Reply #8 on:** December 21, 2011, 10:24:18 AM »

John your car will look a lot like my bob. Green interior and all
/s1124.photobucket.com/albums/l568/bobjoebob/?action=view&current=3.jpg
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I get a lot of comments on the green interior. Most people expect black. It looks good and it's different.

johnbigman2011 · « **Reply #9 on:** December 21, 2011, 03:14:13 PM »

5 more weeks and out of PNG........... ... Yes!!! Three weeks of working on the Yeller Feller. I have to set one weekend to the side for Christmas in February.

So where is the best place to start on a Pinto? From the wheels up? Get it running first? I don't have a clue? Probably need to start on the garage, for the T doesn't have to sit outside.

dave1987 · « **Reply #10 on:** December 21, 2011, 07:57:40 PM »

Wow, you have a lot of great stuff there, and a great car!

You will be super proud driving it with all of the work you will be putting into it. It's like building a model car, but life size!

I like to get the car running first and then do the rest, but I think I would start with the body stuff first, get everything done outside the car and work my way in.

johnbigman2011 · « **Reply #11 on:** December 21, 2011, 11:22:19 PM »

Thanks for the replies everyone.

Sorry that I don't comment on all of your pictures its just that my company blocks all of the flicker and photobucket sites. I'm sure all of your cars look great!

I'm thinking on starting the little body work ( something I know how to do )

Then finish up the suspension, not much left there to do. ( Can do some of that )

And last but not least, the thing that intimidates me the most! Drive Train. ( Did buy a book with plenty of pictures).

Told Santa to bring me One engine hoist and a engine stand.

Dave thanks for the advice. I have read a bunch of your post since I joined.

dave1987 · « **Reply #12 on:** December 22, 2011, 12:46:50 AM »

Thanks for allowing us to participate in your Pinto adventure!

It sounds like you x-mas list is just like mine, I'm hoping for the same things but will probably end up with a model sized stand and hoist. lol

johnbigman2011 · « **Reply #13 on:** December 22, 2011, 02:03:29 AM »

I have a close connection with Santa. He knows how much I like deer meat.

One thing for sure I don't need a safety vest when I cruise in the yeller feller.

fast64ranchero · « **Reply #14 on:** December 23, 2011, 11:27:01 AM »

See I'm not the only one that like the green Interior!!!

blupinto · « **Reply #15 on:** December 23, 2011, 11:44:57 AM »

We gots good taste!

racer99 · « **Reply #16 on:** January 22, 2012, 08:14:48 PM »

Is or was this car up around Dallas by any chance?

RSM · « **Reply #17 on:** January 22, 2012, 09:09:22 PM »

I think I would start with the interior then work my way out. I see there is no heater box in the car or wiring. If your going to pull the motor or even just the head, doing the interior stuff and wiring while it's apart is way easier. Just my thoughts on it.

johnbigman2011 · « **Reply #18 on:** January 23, 2012, 02:34:28 AM »

Yes the car is from the Dallas area. Do you know some history on it?

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