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Offline Fred Morgan

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Re: Do you like stock Pintos?
« Reply #30 on: November 02, 2008, 11:46:45 AM »
r4pinto had to do it after seeing my daughters car being hit on freeway at a high speed and yes there was fuel in back seat.  Fred   :'(
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Re: Do you like stock Pintos?
« Reply #31 on: November 02, 2008, 12:25:24 PM »
Holy crap! I can't say I blame you there on that count
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Re: Do you like stock Pintos?
« Reply #32 on: November 02, 2008, 01:07:42 PM »
I have been into cars for over half my life.  After doing modifications "just because", I now prefer to do simple modifications just for looks (like rims) and mechanical modifications just to make a system or component work better. 

For examole, in my 71 Pinto, I have gone to Pertronix electronic ignition and a Mallory coil.  This is simply to improve driveability and gas mileage.  Points ignition systems are ancient outdated technology.  Similarly, I am going to find some more comfortable seats that give me more leg room.  I am 6'4" so I need all the room possible in a Pinto, and a previous owner already swapped out the factory seats. 

If I know how to modify the gas tank to be safer, I would.  My Pinto has the Ford retrofit, but i am still a bit nervous about it.

Basically, I feel if it ain't broke, don't fix it, unless you can improve it.  Whith that philosophy, I am going to do some minor body mods to improve aerodynamics, some engine mods to improve fuel efficiency, some interior mods for more comfort and better instrumentatio n.
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Re: Do you like stock Pintos?
« Reply #33 on: November 02, 2008, 01:32:47 PM »
I'm very partial to modified Fords, especially since they have such great heritage.



The picture?  17-year-old Edsel Ford, 1910, in a Model T hot rod that he and his father (perhaps you've heard of him  :lol: ) built.  The Model T was introduced in 1907.

But then again, I suppose you could say that it's just a kid in a modifed late model  :afro:

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Re: Do you like stock Pintos?
« Reply #34 on: November 02, 2008, 03:42:43 PM »
Nine out of ten tin-worms like stock Pintos, usually seasoned with salt...
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Re: Do you like stock Pintos?
« Reply #35 on: November 08, 2008, 06:12:41 AM »
Stock 100 and 10 percent
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Re: Do you like stock Pintos?
« Reply #36 on: November 08, 2008, 10:43:35 AM »
I dont think i have ever owned "stock cars" everythig gets modified in some way. everything from a 454 in a 67 camaro, to a 2.5l rb25det in a 1997 Nissan 200sx(they came with a GA16 1.6l)
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