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Shiny is Good! => General Pinto Talk => Topic started by: Back in Blue on May 14, 2012, 12:41:20 AM

Title: Pinto Fever new addition
Post by: Back in Blue on May 14, 2012, 12:41:20 AM: Just added a second Pinto a 78. Lil Red . She's a little beat up and could hardly get up a hill when I got her, but I got it running pretty good now with some light tuning and plugs. :P
Title: Re: Pinto Fever new addition
Post by: dga57 on May 14, 2012, 01:52:04 AM: Doesn't look too badly beaten up to me. Nice score!

Dwayne :)
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Post by: pintolovr on May 14, 2012, 06:48:43 AM: How come it seems we have to have Pintos in pairs or multiples ?
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Post by: Cookieboystoys on May 14, 2012, 10:40:48 AM: Quote from: pintolovr on May 14, 2012, 06:48:43 AM
How come it seems we have to have Pintos in pairs or multiples ?

it's called... OCFPD or Obsessive Compulsive Ford Pinto Disorder :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FIsT8JiJfmo (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FIsT8JiJfmo)
Title: Re: Pinto Fever new addition
Post by: Back in Blue on May 14, 2012, 12:23:17 PM: Wheeeeew, I'm glad it's not just me.... :o I almost bought a 3rd Pinto last night. I think I need therapy....... ...... :P
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Post by: Cookieboystoys on May 14, 2012, 02:05:09 PM: Quote from: Back in Blue on May 14, 2012, 12:23:17 PM
I think I need therapy....... ...... :P

I'm one of a few way past that point.... I have 9 of them ::)
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Post by: pintolovr on May 14, 2012, 02:13:47 PM: Pintos are therapy!!!
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Post by: blupinto on May 14, 2012, 06:50:55 PM: As Dwayne would say... that's a sharp-looking car you have! ;D
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Post by: r4pinto on May 14, 2012, 08:25:48 PM: Quote from: Cookieboystoys on May 14, 2012, 02:05:09 PM
I'm one of a few way past that point.... I have 9 of them ::)

Brian, you're well beyond the disorder. You're flat out certifiable lol
Title: Re: Pinto Fever new addition
Post by: Pinto5.0 on May 14, 2012, 08:43:39 PM: Quote from: Back in Blue on May 14, 2012, 12:23:17 PM
Wheeeeew, I'm glad it's not just me.... :o I almost bought a 3rd Pinto last night. I think I need therapy....... ...... :P

I sold my 4th back in December leaving me with 3 (though 1 is strictly a parts car) but I'm always looking for others......
Title: Re: Pinto Fever new addition
Post by: Cookieboystoys on May 14, 2012, 09:56:02 PM: Quote from: r4pinto on May 14, 2012, 08:25:48 PM

Brian, you're well beyond the disorder. You're flat out certifiable lol

Unfortunately. .. I know
Title: Re: Pinto Fever new addition
Post by: Back in Blue on May 21, 2012, 12:21:19 AM: Thank you guys for convincing me it's OK to get a 3rd Pinto. !!! I got this one up in Bel Air, CA from the orginal owner! He had every bit of paperwork on the car since he bought it and it was garage kept with a soft cover on it. It has a sunroof and the interior is nice. It's a 73 Runabout with a sunroof and is a blast to drive around in. Of course, I've named her the Princess of Bel Air. hahhaha :P :P
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Post by: Cookieboystoys on May 21, 2012, 08:23:21 AM: SWEET!
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Post by: Reeves1 on May 21, 2012, 08:47:36 AM: Quote from: Cookieboystoys on May 21, 2012, 08:23:21 AM
SWEET!

I'll say !

Very nice & cool find !
Title: Re: Pinto Fever new addition
Post by: blupinto on May 24, 2012, 08:50:03 PM: I saw that car on craigslist (I think... or ebay. I forget. Yeah I windowshop! lol) I thought that car looked delish! Congratulation s on getting such a treat! ;D
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Post by: Norman Bagi on May 24, 2012, 10:15:59 PM: Beautiful! I like! Enjoy those precious little Pinto's........ :o
Title: Re: Pinto Fever new addition
Post by: Back in Blue on May 25, 2012, 12:40:38 AM: Quote from: blupinto on May 24, 2012, 08:50:03 PM
I saw that car on craigslist (I think... or ebay. I forget. Yeah I windowshop! lol) I thought that car looked delish! Congratulation s on getting such a treat! ;D

Thanks !! That one I saw on Craigslist, and was captivated with it. I just got the carb rebuilt, brakes redone, axle bearings and differential seals all replaced ( they were leaking) as well as the transmission rear seal. Things kept unraveling as usual, but that's how old cars are. It's cruisin great now!! 8)
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Post by: blupinto on May 25, 2012, 07:20:38 PM: Now you've got TWO beautiful Pintos! ;D
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Post by: Back in Blue on May 25, 2012, 11:33:42 PM: Quote from: blupinto on May 25, 2012, 07:20:38 PM
Now you've got TWO beautiful Pintos! ;D

Hahahaa actually it's 3 Pintos- Ol Blue, lil Red and fresh Princess. AND I'm getting a 4th Pinto tomorrow. Pictures coming........
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Post by: r4pinto on May 26, 2012, 10:58:16 AM: Sounds like you definitely got the bug. Cant wait to see the next one.
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Post by: Back in Blue on May 30, 2012, 02:07:57 AM: I've definitely found a favorite Pinto, this Chamois 78 Hatchback with factory v-6 and automatic. It has factory tach and gauges, ralley steering wheel, and is VERY clean in and out. It runs and drives really well. Couple of little things to fix and tinker on of course, but I'm pretty happy with the car, it has 79, 000 miles and spent most of it's life out near Palmdale California. ;D
Title: Re: Pinto Fever new addition
Post by: r4pinto on June 13, 2012, 02:34:44 PM: Nice 78!! Are you gonna stop after this one or get another? 8)
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Post by: Back in Blue on June 13, 2012, 05:33:41 PM: I've gotta stop!! :P
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Post by: Pangra74 on June 13, 2012, 07:12:44 PM: So far I'm sticking with the two I have. Have to get the wagon done sometime. You guys have found some beauties there!!