Pinto Car Club of America

My 78 headlight bezels (thanks to pintogirl :angel:, I know what they are called) are falling apart. I am hopefully getting s set from pintogirl, if they come off easy. Should that fall thru, will the 76 bezels fit the 78 fenders? I am pretty sure I'd have to use the 76 grille, though.

Also will the hood from the 76 fit the 78? The 78s hood is so rusted, it has pin holes.

I ask this because I want to have a backup plan. :drunk:

75-78 same fender.
74-78 same hood.
So you can use the 74-76 headlight bezels, turn signal lamps and grille on 77-78.
The headlamp sealed beam, bucket and retainer ring are the same 74-78.
I know what you mean about the 77-78 rubber fender extensions, most of them are are cracked.
I have Bobcat front end parts to put on my 77 wagon.

Now that is one great backup plan! Thanks for the info! 8)May all your Pinto days be merry!!

Removing the 77/78 bezels isn't all that complicated. There are two bolts on the lower edge where it meets the fenders, these are held together by a small metal plate. Then there are bolts on the four 'corners' of the headlight that need to be removed from inside the fender (IIRC 13mm), then 2 between the turnsignal and grille, and with a little gentle coaxing, it should fall off. :look:

Chuck

p.s. I have a 'backup plan' too, I have a set of 75 bezels. ;D