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Title: Tubbing out my 1980 Pinto Station Wagon
Post by: docsdream on March 20, 2009, 11:37:27 AM

I need some helpful advise on tackling the job of tubbing out my 1980 Pinto. I could use suggestions, ideas, comments, and info. on where to get the right parts I need. I really want it done right. :read: I tried this once before on another Pinto I have, but, being the first one, I encountered some problems and it didn't turn out right.

After several years and much more experience, I'm ready to try again.

I have some very large wheels I want to put on the back of my Pinto, so I need to tub it out. I have most all of the parts. I want to take my Pinto to Car Shows, and maybe drive it on the street once in a while.
Also, I'm thinking about lowering the front end.

Title: Re: Tubbing out my 1980 Pinto Station Wagon
Post by: smallfryefarm on March 20, 2009, 11:46:10 AM

just a thought dont know your intended use, my car has a ladder bar suspension with coil over shocks.
with the leaf springs gone i can up mickey thompson 26x12.50 15 inch tire and stay inside the body.

Title: Re: Tubbing out my 1980 Pinto Station Wagon
Post by: NoForKin on March 20, 2009, 04:30:16 PM

yes ladder bars and coil over shocks are the way to go on a pinto
NoForKin

Title: Re: Tubbing out my 1980 Pinto Station Wagon
Post by: map351 on March 20, 2009, 06:11:36 PM

Why do you need to tub it?

Title: Re: Tubbing out my 1980 Pinto Station Wagon
Post by: Turbo Toy on March 21, 2009, 06:42:44 AM

Quote from: map351 on March 20, 2009, 06:11:36 PM
Why do you need to tub it?

Good question indeed. What is your intended purpose for the car? I don't want to be a nay sayer here, but if you need to ask for suggestions and where to get the parts, maybe you should just get someone else to do it. :accident:

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