Author Topic: Project Shur'tug'al [AKA 75 Pinto street toy] (Read 31361 times)

hellfirejim · « **Reply #270 on:** February 04, 2010, 06:46:07 AM »

Good pinto news. I go get my taxes done tonight. when the refund comes in I get to start collecting parts for this year. Can't wait....
jim

hellfirejim · « **Reply #271 on:** February 07, 2010, 11:24:56 AM »

Yesterday was one of those special days. I was at my grandaugher's 16th birthday party. I got her a t-shirt from the rocky horror picture show. She was so happy she did a happy dance.

I then pulled out a plain envelope and gave it to her. It had a chicago bears key fob [her team] but on the key fob was a brand new key to pinto. yes it was her key for HERR pinto. After it sunk in what it was, she was so happy she vibrated. Just to see such pure joy made my heart smile.

i also found out that her and here father had already made plans for them to come out and work on the car this year. Beyond a father and daughter deal it will allow them to get to know the the car.

i just couldn't be happier. As if that wasn't enough I got the final ok to start my new aggresive chemo treatment starting thursday coming up.....

Life is good!!!!

popbumper · « **Reply #272 on:** February 07, 2010, 11:33:26 AM »

AWesome Jim! Rocky Horror Picture Show - what a hoot! Congrats, I think that's great. This is a good time of the year for birthdays, hers was yesterday, mine is TODAY!

Always wishing you well in your struggle. You're gonna be just fine. We'll chat again once my pinball stuff slows down. Cheers!

Chris

dga57 · « **Reply #273 on:** February 07, 2010, 07:46:55 PM »

Best of luck with that new treatment, Jim. And tell you granddaughter :happy_bday: for all of us!

Dwayne :smile:

dga57 · « **Reply #274 on:** February 07, 2010, 07:48:59 PM »

Jim,
Another thought... why don't you ivite her to join us here at the PCCA? You know she'd be welcome!

Dwayne :smile:

hellfirejim · « **Reply #275 on:** February 08, 2010, 07:13:41 AM »

that is an excellent idea. I hadn't thought of that....

jim

popbumper · « **Reply #276 on:** February 08, 2010, 11:18:28 AM »

Jim:

Tell you what - you have been an inspiration out here despite your health issues, and I have enjoyed speaking with you on a few occasions. Mention joining the group to your granddaughter, and if she wants to, I'd be willing to pony up the $20 so she can join. LMK what you think!

Chris

hellfirejim · « **Reply #277 on:** February 08, 2010, 12:49:49 PM »

is that what it costs to join?? Been so long i forgot.

75bobcatv6 · « **Reply #278 on:** February 08, 2010, 01:02:20 PM »

yes jim its 20 dollars for teh charter membership and congrats to the granddaughter on the pinto ownership and being 16

popbumper · « **Reply #279 on:** February 08, 2010, 01:10:02 PM »

Let me know Jim, offer still stands.

Chris

hellfirejim · « **Reply #280 on:** February 08, 2010, 07:26:43 PM »

thank you i will talk with her and see what she wants to do. i will pass on the congrates of her birthday and pinto ownership.

BTW: here name is Kris.....

hellfirejim · « **Reply #281 on:** February 15, 2010, 10:45:12 AM »

Well I think i should start with the good news, I just went through a new type of chemo and that went well but we did have a bit of a problem with a reaction to the Pre-meds that put put me into intensive care. But i am home and all is cool.

Now even better news I just got my tax refund back so I am ordering some more parts and buying a 77 Rallye. I will be taking most of the interior but it drives good with a 4 spd and has the rallye wheels. Anybody wants the rest of the deal when i am done I would like to get $300. for the car and i will through in the rallye wheels too. Word of caution it does have front floor rot and maybe some into the front frame rails but a good drive train.

Anyway i am excited about starting the new year and getting this car mechanically done.
peace
jim

hellfirejim · « **Reply #282 on:** February 16, 2010, 07:00:26 AM »

Ahhh the excitement of buying parts. I just ordered the fuel cell and mounting kit. I have made arraignments to have the new 8" center section put together and made arraignments to have my cylinder head done. Of course this is tempered by the fact there i still snow on the ground and i have an "outdoor" garage but i will be getting warmer soon enough and i will be ready to go.
peace
jim

PS: I have decided to mount the fuel cell in the hatch but will have a steel cage around it with aluminum sheeting to seal it off and protect it from that pass area. The actual fuel and return lines will be out the bottom and protected from hitting anything underneath. Only the venting and the actual fill will be above the floor and of course the sending unit.

hellfirejim · « **Reply #283 on:** February 17, 2010, 06:10:04 AM »

I know a flurry of posts but here is the latest update. I also ordered my 2" dropped spindles for the front plus some longer stainless front brake lines from speedway. They are good people there and a good place to look for parts.

Anyway the story goes that this dropped spindle setup was originally designed for the 11" brake conversion but was found to work just fine if you want to keep the 9" brakes. I do because they are new. It will require some clearencing on the brake caliper but nothing special. What is a little clearencing when the rest of car has all custom parts anyway?

??

peace
jim

Mike Modified · « **Reply #284 on:** February 17, 2010, 09:00:02 AM »

Be sure to take lots of good pictures as you do the conversion!

Mike

hellfirejim · « **Reply #285 on:** February 17, 2010, 09:26:08 AM »

I will do my best but it will be done up in my buddy's shop so I can't promise.
peace
jim

popbumper · « **Reply #286 on:** February 17, 2010, 01:26:53 PM »

Jim:

Are those stainless steel brake lines from Speedway pre-bent, or are you (or your buddy) bending them as you install? I ask because I have my motor out and it's time to replace some lousy lines with better ones myself. Thanks!

Chris

hellfirejim · « **Reply #287 on:** February 17, 2010, 01:30:26 PM »

these are the flexable lines that are lined with teflon. when nthey come in I will take pictures and post them for you. Not cheap but a good deal and stronger than the factory rubber. i think it was $49 for the pair. Details to follow.
peace
jim

popbumper · « **Reply #288 on:** February 17, 2010, 02:04:30 PM »

Outstanding Jim, many thanks, hope all is well your way. I'll get back "online" with you after my pinball stuff is over.

BTW - Did you speak with Kris about joining PCCA?

hellfirejim · « **Reply #289 on:** February 17, 2010, 02:21:38 PM »

I sent her an e-amil but she is an active 15/16 teen. i will follow up shortly.

Take care of your business and when you are done we will get together. I am doing better just time i think..

hellfirejim · « **Reply #290 on:** February 18, 2010, 06:25:36 AM »

Good news, I had christmas in february. My dropped spindels arrived along with the braided brake lines. nice pieces and i will try to get some pictures to day and post.
Got to go, supposed to be working. :sleep:
peace
jim

hellfirejim · « **Reply #291 on:** February 18, 2010, 08:01:15 PM »

first on the agenda is the dropped spindles and braided brake lines. Easisest way is to just shove some pictures in here.

BRAKE LINES

Spindle

hellfirejim · « **Reply #292 on:** February 18, 2010, 08:05:38 PM »

Second post tonight is the the 12 gal fuel cell. It has vent, two outlets or one outlet and on return, a sending unit and the mounting brakects. i will post the tank first.

FUEL CELL

MOUNTING BRAKECTS

just waiting on the sun......

peace
jim

hellfirejim · « **Reply #293 on:** February 21, 2010, 11:13:11 AM »

Ok found out why I have not herd fom my grand daughter. It seems that her e-mail is all messed up and she did not get any oif my e0-mails. we are going to aetup a neew e-mail account for her. Should be soon i hope.
jim

hellfirejim · « **Reply #294 on:** March 08, 2010, 05:58:16 AM »

Just read my last post here, sorry about that, the meds get a little rough sometimes....

Anyway a post of good news to all like me who are waiting for the sun so we can go back to work on our cars. It was in the high 40's today and wet which means the snow on the ground is going away. When the snow is all gone it won't be long!!!!! :lol:

hang in.
jim

hellfirejim · « **Reply #295 on:** March 14, 2010, 12:10:32 PM »

Some good news and progress. I was over at my buddy's shop dropping off the new center section to get built with the posi and 4:10 gears. That should make the Pinto be a bit quicker about town. [it's natural habitat]

While i was there he showed me his latest project. It was called the BOSS 600. it is a 600inch big block ford 460 based motor with the latest in cylinder heads. These are the new reproductions from Jon Kasse called Boss 9 heads. Just works of art and good for about another 150hp over the wedge heads. This is an alky injected motor and should produce 1300 hp. yeah i know it is not a Pinto but can you imagine that in a Pinto??? :hypno:

Yes it is a Hemi!

Last bit of Pinto news, i ordered all the fittings for the fuel cell so when it gets warm enough I will be able to get started..... :lol:

peace
jim

Mike Modified · « **Reply #296 on:** March 14, 2010, 04:30:17 PM »

Glad to hear that you're doing better and that the weather is beginning to cooperate.

Mike

hellfirejim · « **Reply #297 on:** March 15, 2010, 06:14:05 AM »

Thanks Mike,

I am not doing to bad. Got another procedure thursday [18th] but i expect this to go much smoother.
The weather is slowly getting warmer so i can start soon as the temp got upto almost 60. :lol:

By the time it gets warm the parts that I ordered should be here and i can start the fuel cell conversion which will be the first thing I do or at least that is the plan.
jim

dga57 · « **Reply #298 on:** March 15, 2010, 11:29:10 AM »

Jim,

Having a plan is a good thing!

Will keep you in our thoughts and prayers as you face this latest procedure.

Hang in there!

Dwayne :smile:

hellfirejim · « **Reply #299 on:** March 24, 2010, 08:54:56 AM »

Well I am back, somewhat. They tried but missed again. another couple of days in intensive care. But i have escaped home and the good news is that I don't think there is any more for a few months.... One can hope.

By this weekend the rear will be at the shop setting it up. I got word that the fittinggs i ordered for the fuel cell are in and need to be picked up.
Now we just wait for it to get warmer so i can actually go outside and do something. of course i also have to heal too. :smile:

Hang in all, we will get there.
jim

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Author Topic: Project Shur'tug'al [AKA 75 Pinto street toy] (Read 31361 times)