Author Topic: Project Shur'tug'al [AKA 75 Pinto street toy] (Read 32604 times)

hellfirejim · « **Reply #60 on:** July 13, 2008, 07:18:57 PM »

I am going to post twice tonight. This one and one more.
this post is about finishing the batttery box w/cutoff switch. The pictures tell apretty good story. i just simply finished the wiring and closed it up. It works just fine.

When you look at the pictures of the battery box remember that the only stock part is the lower plastic bottom. Everything else in the picture is custom made in my shop.

I will post two pictures and the links for two more if you are interested.

here are the links for the other two pictures.
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l66/hellfirejim/battery%20box/cutoffswitch07-12004.jpg

http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l66/hellfirejim/battery%20box/cutoffswitch07-12005.jpg

Now on to the second post.......... ......

jim

hellfirejim · « **Reply #61 on:** July 13, 2008, 07:29:43 PM »

This second post is going to be a little different. There have been over 3000 views of my project over the last couple of years. The people viewing may think that I have a big garage and a machine shop to get all this done. Well here is a picture of my garage:

and here are a couple of pictures of my machine shop:

and

The point of this is NOT sympathy for me but to point out that you don't need all the fancy stuff to get your Pinto the way you want it. People just starting out and people who are burned out on their projects take heart, it can be done. It just takes creative thinking and determination. Take your projects and break them down into singular projects and tackle one at a time and before you know it it is where you want it to be, I still have two more steps before my Pinto is drivable, exhaust and brakes. But i couldn't be happer with the results because I built it my way and the best that I can do with what I have to work with. I am very glad I have the car as it helps keep me sane of course if you own a Pinto that part is questioned anyway. :lol:

So keep on working on your project and soon enough it will get done.
jim

hellfirejim · « **Reply #62 on:** July 20, 2008, 05:30:14 PM »

It was a pretty good weekend as i got some stuff done between the rain showers. The first is the phenolic spacer. If you remember I had an open 1/2 spacer which was ok but not what i really needed. So i got the 4 hole spacer and modified it to work.. there's that word again.... :read:

The next thing I did was install a Hurst t-handle with a button for the line lock and wired it in. To work it requires you to manually flip the toggle switch and then press the button. the toggle switch is to protect me from myself... :lol: One shot is of the shifter itself and the other is how it fits in the interior. personally I like it which is good because it is my car.

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So what's next??? Well if things go right I will get the brakes done during the week, I hope and then next weekend I plan on making the carb air cleaner. I will also tell you about the fuel pressure gauge.

jim

hellfirejim · « **Reply #63 on:** July 27, 2008, 03:10:25 PM »

I have not gotten the brakes done yet as it appears it is just one of those things that will get done when it gets done. Something more important and something I want to pass along.

Do NOT use regular teflon tape when taping fuel connetions. Gas will eventually eat the teflon tape. The is a special pink color teflon tape that is specifically for gas lines and such.

Got a good start on the air cleaner but don't expect much as this is just temporary until I get the fuel injection installed.

jim

popbumper · « **Reply #64 on:** July 29, 2008, 01:56:01 PM »

Well Jim, I gotta say, this is the first time I have read through your thread in entirety. Impressive! Certainly you are an ambitious man, and congratulation s on all you have done. You have taught me several things:

1) Perseverance is a good thing
2) (I need to) quit complaining about not having a work space and just DO it
3) (I need to) remember that I too am blessed every day.

Thanks for your insights, thoughts and prayers with you.

Chris

hellfirejim · « **Reply #65 on:** July 29, 2008, 07:14:07 PM »

My goal of doing this was to share what I have learned and show it can be done without fancy stuff. I have spent my whole life doing things this way so naturally i just jumped in and did it.

Chris, if I haven't missed it start your own project thread. It keeps me going to do something even very small each weekend that I can.

I am honored by how many views there are on this little project pinto... I hope people can learn at least one thing from it.
jim

popbumper · « **Reply #66 on:** July 30, 2008, 12:35:39 PM »

Jim:

I have had a few threads started, most of mine is under the title "Rust loves to hide" in the general section. I suppose like the rest of you I need to move my project to a thread here.

HEY - where did you get the battery box? Is it all self-fabricated? Are there "kits" available for doing this (relocating the battery)? I would like to do the same.

Chris

hellfirejim · « **Reply #67 on:** July 30, 2008, 06:46:27 PM »

chris:
Go ahead and start your own project thread. you will be glad you did so. Beside it will give me an opportunity to check out your progress.

I don't remember what type of Pinto you have but it does cause you to be careful on the kit that you buy. If it is a sedan then a batterry kit from Summit or Jegs will probably work. Make sure it is totally sealed and has a vent to the out side. Or is at least adaptable to do so as you have to vent it outside the box and trunk area.

If it is a fast back and you want to go to the track then you have to isolate it from the pass compartment by some sheet metal, However if you are like me and I figure i probably wont ever make it to thetrack then put it where ever you want.

To answer your question the only part of mine that is commercially available is the box, all else is custom made.

jim

popbumper · « **Reply #68 on:** July 30, 2008, 09:14:20 PM »

HI Jim:

Sorry, should have said my car is a wagon (1976 model). If you can make a suggestion, please do.

Chris

hellfirejim · « **Reply #69 on:** July 31, 2008, 06:21:20 AM »

Quote from: popbumper on July 30, 2008, 09:14:20 PM

HI Jim:

Sorry, should have said my car is a wagon (1976 model). If you can make a suggestion, please do.

Chris

Let me check some things and I will get back to you. BTW: Do you plan to take it to the track??? This will make a difference.

jim

hellfirejim · « **Reply #70 on:** July 31, 2008, 06:24:44 AM »

Quote from: Pintony on July 30, 2008, 11:39:19 PM

Hello hellfirejim,
I must admit that I have never looked at this thread???
Not sure why???
The Shur'tug'al thing totally threw me off!!!!
Now that I have looked, I'll go back to the beginning and read all the posts...
I give you a 1-UP for your effort and for your garage post about "NOT GIVING UP" on your project.
From Pintony

Welcome to the thread. Shur'tug'al is a word from an ancient language that means Dragon Rider. This is in reference to my adding turbos to the mix when I get the car to where I want it.

I am truley amazed at all the views of my little car. I am so far from where I want to be with it but at the same time I have come a really long way so for that I am greatful. If life would stop getting in the way I would be further along... Oh well

popbumper · « **Reply #71 on:** July 31, 2008, 08:22:11 AM »

Quote from: hellfirejim on July 31, 2008, 06:21:20 AM

Let me check some things and I will get back to you. BTW: Do you plan to take it to the track??? This will make a difference.

jim

Jim:

NO track for me....

1) I have never raced
2) I don't want to build a racer
3) I'm chicken

No, seriously, building as a driver, nothing overly powered or modified, just a nice, clean example with tasteful mods.

Chris

hellfirejim · « **Reply #72 on:** July 31, 2008, 07:33:40 PM »

Chris,
This is what i would do if I was in your place. A totally sealed and vented metal battery box. I would put it in the right rear corner in the back. I have added a main shut off switch on mine but it doesn't appear to have room in this box. If you want to go in that direction let me know and we can talk about it.

You can buy them cheaper but not better. This is no place to scrimp.

http://www.jegs.com/i/Taylor/895/48100/10002/-1

hellfirejim · « **Reply #73 on:** August 03, 2008, 08:26:42 PM »

This is how i spent my weekend. Since i was not in a position to do any mechanical work on it I decided to clean up the engine compartment. I have always hated the chrome valve cleaner.

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yeah i know the air cleaner lid is too big, what I need is a 6 " air cleaner top. Anybody got one?

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hellfirejim · « **Reply #74 on:** August 10, 2008, 08:35:05 PM »

Tonight there will be two posts. The first post will deal with a goodbye to the engine compartment. I have decided that since the plan for next year is to move to EFI, I am going to accept the engine compatment as is and finished for now. Here are a final couple of pictures.

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And that is it for the engine compartment.

hellfirejim · « **Reply #75 on:** August 10, 2008, 08:51:52 PM »

This second post is the start of working on the interior. Since life is getting in the way of the brakes and exhaust, what I can do is start the work on the interior. I cleaned out the car and brushed down all the surface rust. Since this was an Arizona car there is no rot to deal with. I first applied a chemical that stops the rust. I covered that with a sealer and then some primer. Here is a couple of pictures:

The first picture is what I started with....

The second is what I ended up with. Notice that the trim panel is gone. The Arizona sun ate them up and they were turning to dust. Sooo i will be needing a set.. anybody got any???

There are more pictures but I will just leave a link if you are interested.

http://s93.photobucket.com/albums/l66/hellfirejim/interior/

jim

hellfirejim · « **Reply #76 on:** August 18, 2008, 11:48:53 AM »

Well another busy weekend. This weekends project was to paint the floor and rollbar. I first pulled the seats out and found a few surprises. I cleaned out the rust and chemically treated it. I then sealed it and primed it.

The painting was done with one [actually three] of those sponge brushes. They were neccessary because of all the cracks and creavases..... . The paint i used was tractor paint which is a heavy duty enamal to which I added a shot of hardener. The color was black. The first picture is the before,

And the second picture was the after.

The entire picture series is available here. http://s93.photobucket.com/albums/l66/hellfirejim/Painted%20Interior/

A lot of work to be covered up by insulation and carpeting..... oh well you gotta do it right.

All this was not without some cost. Saturday night my body was pissed off and Sunday night it wouldn't even talk to me. It appears that I forgot that this old body simply doesn't turn like it used to........... :surprised:

jim

popbumper · « **Reply #77 on:** August 18, 2008, 12:38:23 PM »

Keep the pics coming, Jim, I enjoy seeing the progress. I know the pain of disintegrated panels - my wagons rear panels sat in Texas sun for years, and are now crumbling quite a bit. You are doing some great things, though, nice work to date!

Enjoying your progress....as per your post a few weeks back, I'm sure you noticed I started my own project thread. Have fun!!

Chris

turbo toy · « **Reply #78 on:** August 18, 2008, 03:54:13 PM »

Glad to see you making some headway Jim. I takes a lot of time and dedication when you are a one man show. Keep it up and it will be on the road before you know it.

hellfirejim · « **Reply #79 on:** August 19, 2008, 06:53:47 AM »

Thanks guys, I just do what I can. I would love to do more but you can drive yourself crazy with this if you let it get to you. I will get there.
jim

hellfirejim · « **Reply #80 on:** September 01, 2008, 07:48:18 PM »

It's me again. Tonight I am going to post twice again. I will explain in the second post.

Now the first set of pictures show that i got my muffler hung. I used the stock location for the rear hanger and a custom hanger for the front. Now I have to do is the pipe between the header and muffler and of course the money.

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I also have added another picture of the interior as I have painted some more panels and it doesn't look that bad but I will look a lot better once it is all black.

Ok enough of this, go on to the next post.....

hellfirejim · « **Reply #81 on:** September 01, 2008, 08:04:30 PM »

This post is about the immediate future and next year. First next year. These pictures show the parts that I will be using on the Pinto. EFI, yes EFI. I plan on changing it over as i already have about 85% of the parts already. I am going to try and record all the steps required to do this conversion. So here are the pictures....

and the wiring harness.

And now about the short term. I am going to be offline for 2 or maybe 3 weeks or even maybe more before anymore work on the Pinto gets done. I just got to get some surgury done.

So thank you to all who view these posts (4100 :hypno:) and I will be back.

jim

popbumper · « **Reply #82 on:** September 02, 2008, 08:42:39 PM »

Best wishes Jim, Godspeed on your surgery. We look forward to more progress reports!!

Chris

Turbo Toy · « **Reply #83 on:** September 03, 2008, 11:33:28 AM »

Get well soon Jim. Vicky and I will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. We will have a cup of coffee for you on the back porch.

Pinturbo75 · « **Reply #84 on:** September 03, 2008, 01:42:32 PM »

good luck jim, donna and i have you in our prayers. and as for curtis..... dont you think you could at least send him the coffee? he aint gonna want to come down right after surgery>>>>>> :showback:

Turbo Toy · « **Reply #85 on:** September 03, 2008, 03:03:02 PM »

He's had coffee on my back porch, so he knows what I mean. SO :showback:back at ya.

hellfirejim · « **Reply #86 on:** October 04, 2008, 08:13:54 PM »

Hi all. I know it has been a while but this one has been a rough one. The good news is that I am healing and the out come from the surgury was as good as one could want.

Even though this is a bit early for me I have decided to put my pinto up on plates and jackstands for the winter. If you factor in the healing time and the fact that i have one more surgury in november plus my financial situation it just makes sense to get it ready for spring when i can get back to it.

Here is a picture...

So it is time for me to hibernate,,,,,,see you in the spring.

jim

hellfirejim · « **Reply #87 on:** December 28, 2008, 08:11:26 PM »

Well I am back to bring everybody up to date on what is happening. The september surgery went very well but the nov surgery had some surprises. This last surguery was supposed to clean out all of the cancer but when they moved the liver to cut it they found the cancer had leaked to an area under my diaphram. it was hidden and nobay knew. So we start chemo in january.

But no sense in letting this get in the way. i all ready have people lined up for the work neccessary to ge my pinto on the road this spring. All i am waitng for is the income tax refund money.... :lost:

I was jusr re-reading my posts from this project thread and i realize how many times I thought I was going in one direction with the car and found out I was goingin another direction. :lol: Actually that is one of the things that makes it fun.

See you all in a couple of monthes or so when the money gets here.

jim

75bobcatv6 · « **Reply #88 on:** December 28, 2008, 09:26:55 PM »

Welcome back Jim, I do hope all goes well with your Chemotherapy, as im sure we all hope to see you well and safe upon your return to us here.

popbumper · « **Reply #89 on:** December 29, 2008, 12:25:36 AM »

Man, Jim, great to hear from you. I will certainly keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Thanks for checking in, always good to hear from you.

All the best, Happy New Year!

Chris

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