Pinto Car Club of America

Since the 78 has an auto and I'm swapping in the T-5 with the turbo engine, I will have to swap the clutch and brake pedals also. As of right now I have removed the pedals from the 79 only. The 78 will be done at a later date. Its not much work just a lot of time on your back, with your arms and  :afro: under the dash. I removed the clutch cable from the pedal and then I was able to wrench off the three nuts securing the pedal to the column.
(http://photos.imageevent.com/pandbz/78pintowagon/websize/78pinto%20019.jpg)
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Then I removed the brake master cylinder rod and light switch from the brake pedal. I was now able to remove the clutch pedal bracket. I would probably have more room if I had removed the brake pedal first. :drunk: I was then able to take the clutch pedal out. I removed the bolt that holds the brake pedal up and removed the pedal.

To remove the clutch cable from the firewall, I found a deep socket that fit over the star clip( ???) tight enough to close it so the clutch cable could be pulled out.
(http://photos.imageevent.com/pandbz/78pintowagon/websize/78pinto%20020.jpg)
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Heres the goods.
(http://photos.imageevent.com/pandbz/78pintowagon/websize/78pinto%20023.jpg)
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Thats it.  ;D

Hello Glassman,
Nice article!
Keep the photos and info comming...
From Pintony

Thank you Tony.
Every now and then someone asks how hard it is to do. I figured I would get a few pics online.