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Title: Got the 77 Cruiser Back Home today
Post by: falconwagon62 on March 21, 2009, 08:49:31 PM
Yes after a year and a half, I have paint on the cruiser!

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/falconwagon62/Pintobackinblack.jpg)

Not perfect, but it's going to be great! More to come tomorrow....Still need a grille...got one???

John
Title: Re: Got the 77 Cruiser Back Home today
Post by: discolives78 on March 21, 2009, 09:35:31 PM
Formal black. I like it! Time to re-assemble! ;D

Chuck
Title: Re: Got the 77 Cruiser Back Home today
Post by: popbumper on March 21, 2009, 09:45:47 PM
Nice, gotta love it - good luck, can't wait to see it complete!

Chris
Title: Re: Got the 77 Cruiser Back Home today
Post by: pintogirl on March 21, 2009, 09:58:19 PM
Looks pretty good from this view!!  ;D  Can't wait to see some pics of it back together!!!!  ;D
Title: Re: Got the 77 Cruiser Back Home today
Post by: 71pintoracer on March 23, 2009, 08:09:04 PM
Nice, nice, nice! Man, I have got to get me a cruiser!!  ;D
Title: Re: Got the 77 Cruiser Back Home today
Post by: entropy on March 25, 2009, 05:03:28 PM
How much more black can it be?  None.....none more black.

Looking good!
Title: Re: Got the 77 Cruiser Back Home today
Post by: larjohnson on March 26, 2009, 02:44:59 PM
The wagon looks great..... I remembered it primered..... you're lucky, will be a great car.
Title: Re: Got the 77 Cruiser Back Home today
Post by: falconwagon62 on March 29, 2009, 06:44:23 PM
Thanks for the kind words.....

Spent the day at the All Ford Swap Meet in Columbus, Ohio....YES...I had my Pinto Club Shirt on, saw 2 Pintos for sale, a 79 car and a 72 wagon, no Pinto parts to speak of, vendor count WAY down....

came home, installed rear marker lights, tail lights, rear bubble window and emblems....Hope to have it done in the next two weeks, need to have the headliner and drivers seat fixed, then DRIVE IT!!! More to come...please stand by....John

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/falconwagon62/smlrear.jpg)


Title: Re: Got the 77 Cruiser Back Home today
Post by: dave1987 on March 29, 2009, 07:01:19 PM
You sure are going to get a lot of attention driving that around town! I can't wait to see some galmour pictures of it!!! 8)
Title: Re: Got the 77 Cruiser Back Home today
Post by: falconwagon62 on March 29, 2009, 10:46:43 PM
What wheels? Hooptie wheels..

Centerline Wheels?

Or Factory Slots???

She sits up a little higher that the old Squire did...heavy sprngs??? V6 with the 8" rear....

John


Quote from: dave1987 on March 29, 2009, 07:01:19 PM
You sure are going to get a lot of attention driving that around town! I can't wait to see some galmour pictures of it!!! 8)
Title: Re: Got the 77 Cruiser Back Home today
Post by: discolives78 on March 29, 2009, 11:04:08 PM
Quote from: falconwagon62 on March 29, 2009, 10:46:43 PM
What wheels? Hooptie wheels..

Centerline Wheels?

Or Factory Slots???

She sits up a little higher that the old Squire did...heavy sprngs??? V6 with the 8" rear....

John



I asked that question too, I decided on 14" Fairmont rims with dog-dishes. I have the late 80's style 'sawblade' mags on mine, they're ok for now. That jet black c/w is going to make it hard to pull off the 'sleeper' look. I personally like libres or 70's kidney bean mags.

Chuck :afro:
Title: Re: Got the 77 Cruiser Back Home today
Post by: falconwagon62 on April 12, 2009, 09:55:58 PM
well been about 6 weeks, Got the Front end parts all on, and the running lights & Tail lights, these are the SWEEEEET ones I got on evil bay for 40 bucks, Installed the roof rack, installed the headlights, and bumpers, I have to sand and poilsh the bumpers, then clear coat them, tomorrow, I will put the front windsheild chrome on and the wipers, and radio antenna, door handles and locks....Soon I will be flying in my Black Stallion....yes. she was a Black on Black wagon, I just can't bring myself to put the Multi-color stripes on, didn't they use another type of stripe?..it's came a long way in 1-1/2 month...next the Insides....after that, light color sand and buff it to a mirror finish..

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/falconwagon62/1977%20Pino%20Cruise%20Wagon/Picture033.jpg)

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/falconwagon62/1977%20Pino%20Cruise%20Wagon/Picture032.jpg)

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/falconwagon62/1977%20Pino%20Cruise%20Wagon/Picture034.jpg)

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/falconwagon62/1977%20Pino%20Cruise%20Wagon/Picture035.jpg)

Title: Re: Got the 77 Cruiser Back Home today
Post by: pintogirl on April 12, 2009, 10:20:41 PM
Wow!!! What a sweet looking CW!!!!! It's really starting to come together nicely!!  :)
Title: Re: Got the 77 Cruiser Back Home today
Post by: beegle55 on April 13, 2009, 11:08:01 AM
Sweet wagon. Love it, it is coming together quite nicely.

    -beegle55
Title: Re: Got the 77 Cruiser Back Home today
Post by: falconwagon62 on May 25, 2009, 07:54:48 PM
well, been buse last few weeks with life, Got my new headliner in, and the New widsheild installed, (I cracked it taking it out for the headliner guy! %^$#^&*) Today I am Installing the ACC Carpet! and over the next week I will wrap this Pinto Project up...been 2 years, about time to drive it and have fun....

Title: Re: Got the 77 Cruiser Back Home today
Post by: falconwagon62 on May 30, 2009, 07:23:17 AM
Got a few more hours to work in it, Got the insides panels on, Carpeted side panels in, door handles and locks in, and door window trim all installed. Need to install the new door speakers for the AM-8 track, so I can hear Franenstein!!

John
Title: Re: Got the 77 Cruiser Back Home today
Post by: Carolina Boy on May 30, 2009, 10:48:29 AM
I'm just down right jealous of you! That is one sweet ride!
Title: Re: Got the 77 Cruiser Back Home today
Post by: beegle55 on May 30, 2009, 06:34:55 PM
Its looking great and pat yourself on the back... its almost time to set back and enjoy your great looking car. Nice work!

    -beegle55
Title: Re: Got the 77 Cruiser Back Home today
Post by: falconwagon62 on May 30, 2009, 08:45:38 PM
Thanks for all the kind words.....here are the pictures;

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/falconwagon62/1977%20Pino%20Cruise%20Wagon/smallcarpet.jpg)

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/falconwagon62/1977%20Pino%20Cruise%20Wagon/smallbackseat.jpg)

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/falconwagon62/1977%20Pino%20Cruise%20Wagon/smdsseat.jpg)

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/falconwagon62/1977%20Pino%20Cruise%20Wagon/SmallDSwithtrim.jpg)
Title: Re: Got the 77 Cruiser Back Home today
Post by: dave1987 on May 30, 2009, 11:12:21 PM
Wow! very very nice!

I really wish I had your interior package now. :D
Title: Re: Got the 77 Cruiser Back Home today
Post by: falconwagon62 on June 01, 2009, 08:31:24 PM
solved the wheel issue...back stock...got rocker moldins all wheel moldings on..and yes..installed winsheild trim and wipers tonight...

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/falconwagon62/1977%20Pino%20Cruise%20Wagon/PSJune12009.jpg)

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/falconwagon62/1977%20Pino%20Cruise%20Wagon/DSJune12009.jpg)

ALMOST DONE.....Station WAgon Show here in Cincinnati June 19-20 in Milford, Ohio!!
Title: Re: Got the 77 Cruiser Back Home today
Post by: r4pinto on June 01, 2009, 08:44:02 PM
WOW!!! She looks great! Are you gonna be at the Ohio Pinto meet in July? That would be cool to see it in person.
Title: Re: Got the 77 Cruiser Back Home today
Post by: falconwagon62 on July 02, 2009, 11:24:01 PM
Well took the wagon out today for it's real 1st time out, filled up the gas tank, install plates, topped off radiator, on the way back from town approx 5 miles, my tranny started to slip  :'(

So I pulled the pan, cleaned it all up new filter and fluid, but not to be, still slips when it gets hot! POOOOP....

My tranny guy will rebuild it for $400 bucks if I pull it out..I guess it's coming out! stay tuned!!  :nocool:
Title: Re: Got the 77 Cruiser Back Home today
Post by: falconwagon62 on August 26, 2009, 09:46:44 PM
Been almost 2 months, Took the pinto in last week, new tranny installed, with new converter, seems to not have as much pull as it had, he said the rebuilt converter has a a different stall speed, drives great, so Back in Black!.....Look for me on the road!!! :fastcar:
Title: Re: Got the 77 Cruiser Back Home today
Post by: falconwagon62 on September 05, 2009, 10:13:59 PM
It's been almost 3 years, it is pretty much done, have taken it to 2 cruise inns this weekend, both local here in Trenton, Ohio, sitting next to my old 1963 Rambler 330 2-door wagon, Now a sedan delivery,

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/falconwagon62/1977%20Pino%20Cruise%20Wagon/100_7546.jpg)

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/falconwagon62/1977%20Pino%20Cruise%20Wagon/100_7550.jpg)

And at the Hamilton, Ohio cruise inn,

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc299/falconwagon62/1977%20Pino%20Cruise%20Wagon/100_7569.jpg)

Thanks to Scott Hamilton, for all this web site my Pinto outlet and Fred Morgan for a better rear hatch Hinge cover that was better than mine!

Title: Re: Got the 77 Cruiser Back Home today
Post by: dholvrsn on September 06, 2009, 05:27:52 AM
Looks toooo shiny!  :police: :police: :police:
Title: Re: Got the 77 Cruiser Back Home today
Post by: 77pintocw on September 06, 2009, 08:26:33 AM
Hey falconwagon62:

Now that you got your '77 CW done we would love to
see the updated pictures in your "Member Galleries"
section.

Thanks,

77pintocw
Title: Re: Got the 77 Cruiser Back Home today
Post by: falconwagon62 on September 06, 2009, 04:52:16 PM
I added the pictures to my gallery, have about 80 pics of all stages of the rebuild....now finishing my 48 F1 panel, 58 356 Widebody Speedster, and the "new" 1935 Chev Master 2 door sedan, plus my honeys 1957 Chev hardtop, and the 1959 Apache SWB Big window pick up...I am almost done.. :hypno: :hypno: :hypno:
Title: Re: Got the 77 Cruiser Back Home today
Post by: falconwagon62 on September 06, 2009, 04:55:00 PM
Quote from: dholvrsn on September 06, 2009, 05:27:52 AM
Looks toooo shiny!  :police: :police: :police:

Yea, I need to buff it to make it really Shine up!!