I went to the local salvage yard and found a 78 bobcat wagon which they had JUST put out there! Black interior and gold paint.
I didn't have the money to get anything off it, but my dad and I went out there for my b-day and he got a good deal on a lot of stuff!
Here's what I got:
Dome light assembly
2x black kick panels
black ashtray
gauge cluster trim (cluster was deteriorated)
4x steel rally rims w/tires
alternator brackets
EGR valve and manifold tube
Front sway bar w/hardware (very excited about this!!)
2x black seatbelts
rear cargo carpet (if someone wants it, that's why I got it!)
spare tire cover and wing nut
I still need to go back and get the marker light housings (mine are broken in half) and the plastic pieces that go on the seats.
The floor pans on that car are immaculate with NO rust at all.
Here's what I would like to pull, if I can afford it:
Dash pad (trashed but can be made nice with a cap)
Steering wheel
Light and wiper switchs and bezels
Radio Bezel
Seats
Door glass
Window pops and hardware
Front grill
Headlight surrounds
I would love to get all this off the car before it gets crushed. If anyone wants something off that list or something that should still be on the car, please let me know so I can get out there and nab it before it's gone. The late model Pintos seem to be harder and harder to find in yards and this is a great chance to get some good stuff that you might not find elsewhere!
Dave, what condition is the cargo carpet in and do you have the piece that goes on back of the rear seat? I assume it is black?
I can get the piece on the back seat. Yes, they are black.
The cargo section I got is in pretty good shape, which is why I grabbed it. It has some of the outside protective vinyl (I think that's what it is) trim separating, but it could probably be sewn back on easily. I'll snap a pic of it tomorrow (or later today :p) and post it.
Does it have the fake woodgrain A/T shifter plate?
Can you send a photo of the steering wheel?
Bill
Dave:
I would be interested in:
1) Radio Bezel
2) Accesory tray (below the radio bezel, if available)
3) Dash pad (don't care if it's cracked)
4) Steering wheel (if Bill does not want it)
Please let me know, thanks. I am in Dallas, TX
Chris
77turbopinto, the shifter bezel and shifter assembly were removed by the previous owner, unfortunately. But if needing woodgrain, the dash woodgrain is still there.
The steering wheel is just like my old one, but it is missing the horn button (I have a red one in storage but it would need to be dyed). It has cracks in the middle of the spokes and in just about the same spots that my original one did. Here is a pic of what I'm talking about from my car:
http://www.fordpinto.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=7356.0;attach=16105;image
I just remembered...I should pull the battery tray out of the car. If the floor pans are truely that rust free, I'd love to see the batt tray! I should also get the rubber shock mount covers that fill in the holes from the engine bay. Am I still missing things??
Do you have a red steering wheel you`d like to sell can i see it please ,,Thankyou from Starsky and Hutch
Thanks for the reply.
I will pass on the wheel.
Bill
Does it have the chrome trim around the wheel wells, how is the chrome trim on the hood and what do the mirrors look like?
Phils toys
Quote from: dave1987 on August 28, 2008, 02:47:10 AM
I can get the piece on the back seat. Yes, they are black.
The cargo section I got is in pretty good shape, which is why I grabbed it. It has some of the outside protective vinyl (I think that's what it is) trim separating, but it could probably be sewn back on easily. I'll snap a pic of it tomorrow (or later today :p) and post it.
Dave, I need the part on the back seat more than the cargo mat but I would take both if they are in decent shape. Let me know what you find.....
phils toys, if I recall, all of the chrome trim is still on the car. I will try and snag it for you when I stop by next time. It only has one of the mirrors, but I don't remember what they look like. I will bring my digicam with me when I go so I can get some shots of the car all around.
TIGGER, I will grab the back seat carpeting for you when I stop by there again.
Starsky and Hutch, I pulled the horn button off an 80 Sedan last summer, but the wheel was so trashed I didn't grab it.
Dave:
You have responded to everyone who has asked but me, not sure why.... ???
Chris
I'm sorry. It is because I will be pulling all of it for you when I go out there. :D
Alrighty then!! Thanks!
Chris
I will be posting pictures shortly, I just need to shower first!
TIGGER - I got the back piece of the carpet for you today. Let me know if you still want it.
popbumper - I got the radio bezel, dash pad and the steering wheel.
Phils Toys - I got three of the four wheel well chrome trim pieces. The rear driver's side was so hammered it wasn't worth saving. I also got the chrome trim on the front of the hood, as well as the grill which is in great condition if you want it.
I also pulled:
Air vents and ducts
Rocker panel chrome molding w/hardware
M-E-R-C-U-R-Y letters for front and back
E-Brake with wood grain handle
**E-Brake cover
Wood grain panel for front of dash
**Door panels
Turn signal light assemblies
**Turn signal cam
"Spoiler" from the rear hatch w/hardware
**Charcoal box
**All marker lights
**Front seats
Chrome headlight surrounds
Cargo area dome light
**Heater controls
Door/Carpet chrome strips
Steering column plastic housing
2x visors
Glove box insert
Horn
License plate mount w/light
**Firewall weather strip
**Dash accessory tray steel support
**Inner wheel well plastic (front)
If there is anything else someone wants, just let me know! The items listed with stars are things I will be using on my Pinto, but there are a few things I might be willing to let go if someone actually needs them.
TIGGER, here are the pictures of the carpet. There are a couple tears and you can see were the edge is coming off, but I think sewing could fix the edge. I don't know what condition your current carpet is in.
The stuff on the back seat section is dirt, I can vacuum it off.
popbumper, here is the radio bezel, dash pad and the steering wheel.
The bezel could use a coat of paint, the dash pad should DEFFINITELY be capped (or restored, but expensive), and the steering wheel....I don't know how to restore a steering wheel. :P
Phils Toys, here are the wheel well moldings and the trim + front grill (if you want it).
Two of the three wheel well moldings are damaged, but they arn't horrible (I've seen a lot worse). Pictures show the two that are bad, but the third one (top) is in darn good shape! A good buffing and they should look pretty nice again.
The hood chrome and the stip in the middle of the grill could use a good buffing and they'll shine like new. The rest of the grill might like a coat of paint, but that's entirely up to you if you want it.
Alright guys, PM me if you are still interested!
I have pictures of most of the other items I pulled, so just ask if you're interested in anything else.
Quote from: dave1987 on September 06, 2008, 11:55:51 PM
TIGGER, here are the pictures of the carpet. There are a couple tears and you can see were the edge is coming off, but I think sewing could fix the edge. I don't know what condition your current carpet is in.
The stuff on the back seat section is dirt, I can vacuum it off.
Dave, I need the rear piece for sure. I may take the cargo piece as well. What are you asking for both pieces and what would shipping cost to 97006?
Dave if you havent sold the Grill and signals from the Front you have them sold. I need the Grill most but would love to have the lighting too. let me know shipping to 85053 please
Dave:
I sent you a email on the radio bezel and dash cap. My zip is 75082. Let me know, thanks!
Chris
PS - do you have any pics of the chrome rocker moldings? I need a clean one for my passenger side (my driver's unit is good).
75bobcatv6, I'm sorry but the grill is called for by someone else. I do however still have the turn signal lighting assemblies if you are interested.
popbumper, I've got someone else interested in the rocker panel molding, but they have seen better days and might not sell. I need to buff them a bit and see how well they clean up.
I am what condition are they in? and how much with shipping? im also in the process of acuiring some cash to pay for some panels that someone else on here has. im really trying to get this car on the road and somewhat show able =)
The clear plastic lenses are still in good shape, no cracks, but they need some plastic polish to clear up the fogging. The chrome trim on them has some light stone specking to them, and they have the bulb holders with pigtails still on them. They are still on the metal body panels with the mounting brackets, and I have the hardware for them too if you need that.
ok how much?
I will try to settle prices and shipping costs with everyone by Sunday. I still have an item or two pending and I want to be sure everyone can get what they want at once before I start sending things out.
My girlfriend's starter went out on her Jeep tonight so I won't be able to get any shipping or anything done tomorrow, I will be replacing her starter and then I work from 4PM to 11PM.
I will try to at least get boxes tomorrow so I can package things up and then on Friday I can take it all in for shipping quotes. I'm one of those people that are currently living paycheck to paycheck and will need to get payment in advance before I can send anything out.
If there are any questions or concerns, please PM or email me and I will respond ASAP. Thanks for everyone's patience!
what r u asking for the m e r c u r y letters??? and what shape are they in im mean the chrome!! thanks!!
I was at the yard a few days ago and figured out how to remove the window pops! I have set of two black ones up for grabs now. All the hardware, aside from the screws, is there. No cracks and the pins still fit tight.
Went out to the yard one more time before they yank the bobcat out to be trashed. Too bad I can't afford the doors, they are rust free!! :( I guess they wouldn't fit my Sedan though, the Bobcat being a wagon...
I pulled the head lamp retaining rings and adjuster springs. The heater core and hose clamps. The wiper arm actuator assembly with the posts, blower motor mounting plate, duct cool air intake grommet, e-brake cable, and a few miscellaneous bits and pieces like brake hardware and fasteners.
There is some good glass still on the car as well as the fold down rear seat assembly that wish I could have taken, as well as a fuel tank in really nice shape, but alas, I cannot afford it. :'(
Soo much was saved from this car, it is a shame to see it the last time before it is crushed into scrap metal. At least it will live on through several other Pintos. Those whom I have sent parts to, you know who you are!
Dave:
Reading back through the thread - I assume you sold the chrome rocker moldings? I never heard back.
Sure wish I could have those doors!!
Chris
Rocker moldings.... Let me pop into my storage sometime in the next few days and see if it is with the rest of some wagon chrome molding. I'll PM you.
Hi Dave,
Did you say you snagged the pop-out window inserts (that are in the pillar where the window hinges)?
Quote from: dave1987 on May 01, 2009, 11:46:23 PM
Rocker moldings.... Let me pop into my storage sometime in the next few days and see if it is with the rest of some wagon chrome molding. I'll PM you.
Nice, thanks!!
Chris
I really wish they were, I would do a conversion on mine if they were. :(
They are for the center windows on Wagons. The black plastic hinges that latch the window open or closed.
I finally got around to getting the pictures of that wagon off my phone. Here's what was left:
I need the floorboard if it is in good condition and can be removed. I only need the front passenger side from the seat mounts to the toeboard. If Fred is reading this, Would this work in my 78 Pinto?
Dave, I read that you got the license plate light. If you still have it how much for it?
Thanks
Sure would like to get those rocker moldings - yeah, I know, I'm beating a dead horse at this point.
Chris
Not beating a dead horse at all. Been busy, lately. I pulled them from storage last week and since I last THOUGHT I sent you the PM about them, getting things done around here has been hectic! I sent you an email with the photos instead of PMing you this time! :)
Carolina Boy, sorry but there is no way to cut floor pans from that yard anymore. They didn't know I brought a sawzall with me when I cut the driver's side out and quickly told us no electric tools allowed, and they no longer have services to cut the pans out.
r4pinto, I sure do! Light, lens and pigtail with the sleeving still on it! :) You've got a PM!
How's the roof rack?
Quote from: dave1987 on May 21, 2009, 01:30:27 AM
Not beating a dead horse at all. Been busy, lately. I pulled them from storage last week and since I last THOUGHT I sent you the PM about them, getting things done around here has been hectic! I sent you an email with the photos instead of PMing you this time! :)
Dave:
Still have not received an email from you; not sure what's up, my spam filter has nothing in it. I sent you a PM with my email address again. Thanks.
Chris
Roof rack is shot. It wobbles, faded and gouged to hell like someone tried putting some steel stock on it but didn't put a towel or anything under it.