Yesterday, I finally got my CW out of the yard at my shop and home where I can work on it.
(http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee171/4-BarrelMike/Pinto/2009110101.jpg)
Plans are for a turbo motor, nearly ready.
(http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee171/4-BarrelMike/Pinto/2009110103.jpg)
Yesterday was a doubly good day:
Dashpad currently in the CW:
(http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee171/4-BarrelMike/Pinto/2009110102.jpg)
Craigslist score:
(http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee171/4-BarrelMike/Pinto/2009110105.jpg)
Mike
Too cool!! I would like a turbo! I think that would be neat!! Nice score on the dash too!!!
Some people find the good deals - me, I pay full price....on EVERYTHING....including $200 for a NOS dash pad. ???.
Good for you man, best wishes on your build.
Chris
Looks like a handful! Projects like these are fun though. I'm looking forward to seeing your CW progress into a fun fast car! :)
Chris, not so true! Didn't I help you out with a nice steering wheel from Spokane OR?
Quote from: popbumper on November 02, 2009, 01:25:27 PM
Some people find the good deals - me, I pay full price....on EVERYTHING....including $200 for a NOS dash pad. ???.
Good for you man, best wishes on your build.
Chris
Jeez, Chris. He advertised it at $55.00, so he was not giving it away.
But then again, I didn't pay what he was asking. ;D
Mike
Quote from: dave1987 on November 02, 2009, 10:11:29 PM
Looks like a handful! Projects like these are fun though. I'm looking forward to seeing your CW progress into a fun fast car! :)
Chris, not so true! Didn't I help you out with a nice steering wheel from Spokane OR?
Absolutely, Dave, I misspoke....and I still appreciate your help. The steering wheel goes in very soon, as I finish up my dash/firewall restoration.
Don't mean to sell anyone short!!! ;D
Chris
Quote from: Mike Modified on November 02, 2009, 11:17:34 PM
Jeez, Chris. He advertised it at $55.00, so he was not giving it away.
But then again, I didn't pay what he was asking. ;D
Mike
Ouch, I think that stings even more...... :P
Chris
Making progress.
Pulled the battery box, rust underneath. >:(
(http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee171/4-BarrelMike/Pinto/2009-11-15003.jpg)
Patched it:
(http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee171/4-BarrelMike/Pinto/2009-11-2212.jpg)
Ooops! Some that is in the way of the turbo. And while I could have used a BIG hammer, I chose to cut and weld. The piece welded in is a approximately 6" x 13.5":
(http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee171/4-BarrelMike/Pinto/2009-11-28101.jpg)
Engine in:
(http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee171/4-BarrelMike/Pinto/2009-11-28102.jpg)
Clearance under the turbo. The red coolant line is resting on new sheetmetal.
(http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee171/4-BarrelMike/Pinto/2009-11-28103.jpg)
Ok, the easy part is done! :evil: Now comes the hard part!
(http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee171/4-BarrelMike/Pinto/2009-11-28106.jpg)
Mike
Nice work on that battery tray/inner fender patch job, looks great!
Chris
Long time without a report. On the street, 99% ready to take it in and get it smogged.
(http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee171/4-BarrelMike/Pinto/2010-05-0201.jpg)
(http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee171/4-BarrelMike/Pinto/2010-05-0502.jpg)
(http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee171/4-BarrelMike/Pinto/2010-05-0501.jpg)
(http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee171/4-BarrelMike/Pinto/2010-05-0503.jpg)
Lots more to do after that! But one step at a time.
Mike
Looks good...hope to have my V-8 Squire on the road in the next couple of months :fastcar:
lookin niiiiceeee! just need a grill now.
Looks real nice Mike! I like the wheels, what size are they?
Yay! Welcome to the club! 8)
Dave: I have a grille. I had to do some "wacking and hacking" to clear the intercooler, so I'll need to fab upper outer mounts (and possibly a center).
Gerry: the wheels are 15x7 BBS-style "Mustang wheels" off of local C/L; not perfect, but I didn't argue with the $100 that he wanted.
Sunday mock up:
(http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee171/4-BarrelMike/Wheels/Wheels04.jpg)
Pure serendipity that the offset is perfect. OBTW: 195/55R15s and 235/60R15s.
Mike
Note the 3" exhaust ;D
Quote from: Mike Modified on May 06, 2010, 09:39:22 AM
Dave: I have a grille. I had to do some "wacking and hacking" to clear the intercooler, so I'll need to fab upper outer mounts (and possibly a center).
Gerry: the wheels are 15x7 BBS-style "Mustang wheels" off of local C/L; not perfect, but I didn't argue with the $100 that he wanted.
Sunday mock up:
(http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee171/4-BarrelMike/Wheels/Wheels04.jpg)
Pure serendipity that the offset is perfect. OBTW: 195/55R15s and 235/60R15s.
Mike
Note the 3" exhaust ;D
I think you did just fine for $100 :surprised:
Dwayne :smile:
I think the wheels fit the car real good, nice score!! What is next after DEQ?
Hey, the wagon is lookin' good!! I just bought a 74 with Cruisin' Wagon panels on it. Going to completely dismantle this one and do it right! I think I may go the V8 for it.
Joe