Author Topic: Project Stiletto (Read 3400 times)

pintoman · « **on:** June 28, 2012, 08:13:38 PM »

On Tuesday I removed all the sheet metal from the Front of the Rallye.This is so I can install the Stiletto kit.It took about 2 hours to remove everything.Las t night with help from a good friend,we installed the Stiletto front end.I have it bolted down for now and I need to do some minor adjusting to get to fit right.I am trying to get some pictures downloaded.My pc is fighting me on that issue.

pintoman · « **Reply #1 on:** June 28, 2012, 08:33:51 PM »

You can find pictures on my face book.

Mike Modified · « **Reply #2 on:** June 29, 2012, 08:22:32 AM »

Quote from: pintoman on June 28, 2012, 08:33:51 PM

You can find pictures on my face book.

Some of us don't do twitface.

Mike

racer99 · « **Reply #3 on:** June 29, 2012, 10:12:33 AM »

^^^^^^ This^^^^^^^

78squirewagon · « **Reply #4 on:** June 30, 2012, 05:40:24 AM »

I tried looking for his pictures on Facebook and could not find them

Pinto5.0 · « **Reply #5 on:** June 30, 2012, 09:19:33 PM »

Quote from: 78squirewagon on June 30, 2012, 05:40:24 AM

I tried looking for his pictures on Facebook and could not find them

Same here.....

I'm assuming that was Tony's Stilletto kit.

pintoman · « **Reply #6 on:** July 01, 2012, 08:52:24 AM »

This not Tony's kit.The person I bought it from got it from the manufacture back in 85.He bought it new and never did anything with it.

Pinto5.0 · « **Reply #7 on:** July 01, 2012, 08:28:39 PM »

Quote from: pintoman on July 01, 2012, 08:52:24 AM

This not Tony's kit.The person I bought it from got it from the manufacture back in 85.He bought it new and never did anything with it.

My bad. I thought it might be the one he was selling because he lived in Rittman & it was fairly close to you.

pintoman · « **Reply #8 on:** July 02, 2012, 05:27:52 PM »

My mistake,I thought you were talking Pintony.Yes is was Tony's ,he is a real nice guy.

Pinto5.0 · « **Reply #9 on:** July 02, 2012, 07:33:02 PM »

Quote from: pintoman on July 02, 2012, 05:27:52 PM

My mistake,I thought you were talking Pintony.Yes is was Tony's ,he is a real nice guy.

I'll second that. I got my Rallye spoilers from him in May. I assume his name is Tony from his Ebay screen name. That was a nice kit. Can't wait to see it installed.....

johnbigman2011 · « **Reply #10 on:** July 02, 2012, 08:29:05 PM »

I'm curios to see how it's going to look too. How hard is it going to be to get the head light system to work??

pintoman · « **Reply #11 on:** July 13, 2012, 06:34:00 PM »

I have the front end installed on the Rallye.I just have to make some minor adjustments.Pr ogress is slow but it is coming together.

pintoman · « **Reply #12 on:** July 15, 2012, 03:49:09 PM »

I have most everything lined up.Spent most of the day filling in minor imperfections and sanding the front end.I am still trying to decide on what I want to do to the head light doors.I have the doors but not the hardware to install them with.

johnbigman2011 · « **Reply #13 on:** July 15, 2012, 11:57:58 PM »

Pintoman, maybe you could get actuators off of an old RX7. They where flip up if I remember right?? Just a thought.

Looking good!!!

Bigtimmay · « **Reply #14 on:** July 16, 2012, 12:02:19 AM »

Or the entire mechanism off a firebird headlights and all would prolly work great.

johnbigman2011 · « **Reply #15 on:** July 16, 2012, 12:04:02 AM »

Probably easier to find. Didn't think about the FireBird.

Norman Bagi · « **Reply #16 on:** July 16, 2012, 02:46:34 PM »

Harley, let me first say, that is looking great!
Second, bummer about the light hardware. But, if the other suggestions don't work, maybe getting a lucite lens and forget the retracting light for an all original take on the Stiletto. Just a thought, if done right it would be cool, maybe the lights off a 240z for a backing and a custom lucite cover on the lens.

pintoman · « **Reply #17 on:** July 16, 2012, 06:05:30 PM »

Thanks for the idea's.I have been thinking the same thing.

postalpony · « **Reply #18 on:** July 16, 2012, 10:46:51 PM »

Hey Hardly----Ain't stilettos sumpin hot chicks wear on their foots??
Lookin' good man, keep it up! See ya' later. (club) Dick

Norman Bagi · « **Reply #19 on:** July 17, 2012, 09:54:36 AM »

Harley, Not to give you more work, but looking at the pictures. I am thinking, maybe removing the rear bumper and glassing it to a nice rounded sports car look to match the front might be cool. Did I mention I am so jealous of your car right now?

pintoman · « **Reply #20 on:** July 17, 2012, 06:24:53 PM »

Well Dick,meet Stella she is real hot.She will be the best looking chick in this area.

pintoman · « **Reply #21 on:** July 29, 2012, 04:13:08 PM »

I removed the headlight lights that came with the Front end.They sat back to far and the light would reflect inside the front end.I put in small rectangular headlights in the grill area.Will take pictures tomorrow and try and get them posted.I will install the headlight doors and mold them in.

Norman Bagi · « **Reply #22 on:** July 30, 2012, 06:28:10 PM »

Cannot wait to see that car! You will be coming to carlisle next year, right? Otherwise how are you gonna pickup that first place trophy? The Rallye Stilleto!
Any ideas on paint? Or are you keeping it the same color scheme?

pintoman · « **Reply #23 on:** July 30, 2012, 08:19:30 PM »

Hey Norm,yes I will be at Carlisle next year.I am keeping the paint a secret for now.

Norman Bagi · « **Reply #24 on:** July 31, 2012, 10:39:49 PM »

Cool, I look forward to the surprise.

cannonball · « **Reply #25 on:** August 02, 2012, 04:09:59 PM »

I DONT UNDERSTAND swapping out the front of a pinto its the best bit, now if it were a kit to make the rear end more attractive i could see the point,

Norman Bagi · « **Reply #26 on:** August 04, 2012, 06:57:57 PM »

I for one cannot wait to see it done. It is as unique as a Pinto can be. The Stilleto kit is rare and so far I for one like the look.

pintoman · « **Reply #27 on:** August 05, 2012, 05:19:15 PM »

Spent the last two days installing a new aluminum radiator in the Stiletto.The stock radiator was old and could not handle the heat.The Stiletto front end was restricting the air flow.So I went for a new radiator.Also I glued the head light doors into place along with installing a 2 inch cowl induction hood.Here is a couple of pic's from today.

postalpony · « **Reply #28 on:** August 05, 2012, 05:37:35 PM »

Stella is lookin' goood !!!! I might just have to pay her a visit to see her upclose
and personal. Got any hints on color yet ? Oh well she's going to be outstanding
no matter what hue she is. later----Dick

Norman Bagi · « **Reply #29 on:** August 05, 2012, 06:14:48 PM »

Harley, I like the lights in the opening in the front. Looks really good. So you are gonna fill in and sand the light cowle into the body, nice. The scoop, I will have to see done. Louise loves it. I will wait to see it painted.
On another note, Rick Markko was fired from Carlisle Events. He won't be there next year. It will be interesting to see how next years show is.

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