My first car in High School was a Pale Yellow 73 Wagon, 2.0L, 4spd, Brown Vinyl Int. I sold her when a fan blade broke off while getting on the freeway, took the whole front part of the engine and put it in the radiator. I figured I would get a beat up pinto and change the engine, well half was right, my step-dad said, " your not changing an engine in my driveway", so off the wagon went to Pick-a-Part. Anyhow, enough back story, I found on Craigslist, 2-1973 Pinto's for sale, one Squire Wagon, one Runabout. Emails were sent, pictures exchanged, one trip to his place and $150 later they were mine. Granted they are in ROUGH shape, I believe I can get the wagon in respectable shape within a year. Neither one has an engine or trans, this is okay because I have a 5.0 from a parted out 91 Mustang in my garage waiting for a home. I will be looking diligently for V8 conversion parts, so if you have any left over or unused please shoot me a line and let me know what you have. I try to get a picture up, hopefully I can make it work. I look forward to working with my Pinto brethren once again.
Al...
:welcome: :welcome: Alrobot!
I am familiar with those two Pintos: I wanted to buy the door panels and mourned the state of the wagon (I have a weakness for yellow Squires! I am so glad you bought them from Reuben. I despaired of them going to Pick-a-part. Thank you for wanting to restore them! The wagon is gonna need a lot of TLC. I'm going to apologize now- I'm sorry about the pop-out window. I was desperate for the hinge fittings.
I look forward to getting my hands dirty on a pinto again. I told my daughter it was for her, we'll see, she's 12. Of course I will have to play with it once I fix it up to make sure its up to my standards. I hear someone is manufacturing those window clips, and of course this also gives me an excuse to spend some time at our local junkyards. I am in La Verne, let me know if you are still interested in the door panels, I'm sure we can work something out.
Al...
I'd still love the door panels, but don't you want to keep them in the car? If you don't let's talk! I worked in Monrovia in '98-'99. Did Reuben deliver the cars? The blue Runabout didn't look too bad, but if money were no object the yellow wagon would've come home with me! I so love that color combo! ;D Enjoy!
:welcome: Alrobot!
Isn't it funnyhow us "old-timers" keep coming back to our beloved Pintos? I was Pinto-less for 32 years before latching onto my '72 sedan last January.
It looks like you have your work cut out for you, but it should be lots of fun!
Dwayne :smile:
The wagon looks pretty sad but is still yet begging for a resto. The blue Pinto looks very solid and restorable. Whatever you plans are for these two good luck and :welcome: to our awesome Pinto community. ;D
-beegle55
I would have to agree that the wagon was certainly worse for wear on the inside. I am a "wagon guy" though and I have wanted a V8 Pinto Wagon since I sold Pinto #2 when I went in the navy. I hate to tell you though, I am betting it won't be a squire when I'm done. Sorry Blupinto. I am probably going to redo the door panels and stuff like that, my Mom and Daughter are pretty handy with vinyl and a sewing machine, and since it might actually become my Daughters car one day, I will capitalize on that. The Blue Runabout is pretty complete the trunk area was pretty thrased though, I will probably be parting it out on here after I get the parts I think I need.
Al...
I'm just glad you're saving them! ;D Though I am sorry to see the wagon de-squired. Oh well. I'll be happy to take the inner door panels if they're up for grabs. Reuben was asking $20 per panel- $40 for both.
Is the wagon still gonna be that gorgeous yellow-gold? ;) Will you put an automatic in her?
The Squire has to go. It is set up for a stick right now, Either way I have to buy a trans, so I might stick with a stick. Of course an Auto would be easier to drive, but not as fun. I am pretty sure the yellowish color will go away, I am partial to Blue, I really like the Vista Blue on the new Mustangs. I am sure once I pick them up we can work something out on the door panels.
Al...
:'( sniff... one less yellow Pinto out here? Waaaaaaa! LOL! I'm still glad you saverd the girls! If I only had room and money... sigh.
I am looking for a 74-80 Pinto Squire or Cruiser with the 2.3 engine & preferably with the manual transmission, this car has to be in very good shape, both on the exterior and the interior, and in the western United States. I attempted to buy a Cruiser from a guy who advertised one for sale in Texas, but he backed out, for the second time. This really upsets me for if one advertises they should be willing to sell. Wes at: lesterwa58@yahoo.com
:welcome: :welcome: :welcome: Back to Pintoland!
:welcome: To the club too!
Chuck :afro:
Possible missunderstanding... I am De-Squiring the Wagon, not letting it go. Sorry for that. It is in pretty rough shape, but I think I'm up for the challenge. And thanks for the welcomes back, its good to know there is still a community for Pinto Guys and Girls out there.
Al...
Hey Arlobot,i feel the same way you do. Im a pinto oldtimer too and the last pinto i had before the one i boutht 3 yrs ago was back in 83.I kind of gave up on them for 20 some years cuz everyone made fun of them but never forgot how much fun they are.Im restoring a 77 hatchback to make it look like my first car.It was a 78 sedan.Brand new pinto right off the showroom floor for 3700 bucks.Ive always wanted another one and finally i got one.Ill never sell this one.
Hey Alrobot:
Any progress on your efforts? Been a few months, hopefully you are making progress.
Chris
Not a whole lot of progress, got the motor out of the boat that is going into it, and I have been cleaning out the inside slowly but surely. Kids Softball and Baseball is over for the season, so hopefully I can get out to it soon with them.
Al...