Hello Group,
In 1999 I bought a 1971 Pinto and had it shipped from California.
When it got here it had rear 1/4 damage and had been in a fender bender years before.
I was discusted with my purchase so I push the 71 to the back of the shop where it has sat un-desterbed for 5 years.
Unhappy with my purchase and not wanting to start another project I started looking for another UN-rerstored Pinto and in 2000 found I bought my Green "1972 Rollin in My Pinto" Hatchback.
I had tried to sell the 71 Pinto to several members here on this group W/O any Luck!!! SOOO!!!!!!
The 1971 Pinto has sat long enough!
Have started a NEW project for the winter.
I made a 1/4 to replace the damaged rear shetmetal
Welding is easy because My NEW Pangra is a "RUST FREE" Body
I will show a few photos of my progress for those who like this stuff.
This will be a complete resto-mod from scratch.
I really do not have a game plan as to time or color or anything at this point.
All I know is it will be the baddest Custom Pangra on the internet.
I say Custom Because it is a kit. Not a REAL Pangra, So I do not have to leave it STOCK as Huntingon Ford made them.
Although???? I would rather do a Stock re-store on a REAL Pangra.
If I have My pangra running my Knottsberry Farm next year I will take it ...
If not??? I will take the Purple 72 again.
Unless Original 74 Dave makes me trailer my Pinto and then I will Bring the Green 72.
Anyway I'm getting off track... Heck I thought only did that in conversations//// :hypno: :swirl: :swirl: :yinyan:
Here is where I start this project...
Hello Group,
Here is the rear 1/4 pannel I made to repair the damaged sheet metal.
Still doing some test fitting and need a few tA-weeks
From Pintony
Hello Group,
Here you can see the weld where I repaied the inner wheel-well.
It looks rusty, but it is very minor surface rust. there are several small tear in the sheet metal I have to fix yet.
How do you like my weld???
From Pintony
Hello Group,
Here is a shot of the rear 1/4.
It was a MESS!!! :hypno: aAny Pinto owner that has ever been rear ended " Skrach" knows how the 1/4 pannels bulge out when hit.
The 71 rear was not R-ended but looked as though it had ran over a stake or fence post and just krinkled up the pannel.
It sheet metal was pushed up into the rear well.
It looks GREAT now compaired to how it looked before I started.
From Pintony
Hello Group,
Here is a shot of the inner fender that I repaired.
It was a MESS too.
Lots of little bumps with a body hammer and dolley has really made this pannel nice.
From Pintony
Go for it Pintony. You have alot of work in front of you but it will be worth it.
Tercin
Thanks Tercin,
Trying to get hold of you....
I'll try sending a PM
From Pintony
Hey there pintony!
Way cool. Judging by your work id venture to say that your going to have the nicest Pangra well ever see.
SOooo for the engine, Ummmm??? How about somethign that hasnt been done??
What about a 300hp 2.0 Turbo FOCUS engine turned sideways. Or maybe a 175 Hp SVT Focus engine. I thought i "heard" that there was a way to get the engine to "bolt" up to a t5?? Not sure.
Or how about a 12-71 BLOWN 427 SOHC engine with an new aluminum block?? Or Hell how about a DOHC 255 ford indy engine??? LOL LOL
Sorry got carried away. :lol:
Seriously though, cant wait to SEE your project unfold. Dont lose your digital camera by leaving it on top of the car on your way to the amusment park. (like i did)
Heres the place to get the bellhousing that will adapt a T5 to the focus 2.0 ztec or one for the 2.3 duratech engines. Pricey though. :reek:
I also saw a couple of low mileage focus engines on ebay for around $500.
http://www.quad4rods.com/
have fun!
Hey 71hotrodpinto,
Don't they make a turbo kit for the Ford Focus??? ;D ;D ;D
Thanks for the ideas and great comments.
I was thinking Focus turned around frontways.
I know that is what they use in the Catterham W/ the T5
From Pintony
Yea i ment sidways from normal front driver position, But yah front to back with a t5. And from what ive seen youd have to modify alot of the piping, turbo position, etc to get it to work. But YAH HOO!! 350HP at the wheels!!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ford-Focus-Turbo-Kit-Zetec-2-0-350hp_W0QQitemZ140051414710QQihZ004QQcategoryZ33742QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
I have seen a magazine called Focus enthusiast or something of the sort. It is all Focus stuff with lots of ads. I haven't seen it in a while but it may still be out there.
Tercin
Hey Tercin,
I will have to :read: that Focus Mag.
I got my 8" 5-lug rear axel today.
Came with a 3.25 gear and looks pretty good.
Photos later...
From Pintony
Hey Guys...
I found my engine for my project.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ford-1973-Ford-Pinto-Very-CHEAP_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ6057QQhashZitem130048031231QQihZ003QQitemZ130048031231QQrdZ1
I do not think anyone has done a 1600 Pangra. ;D ;D ;D
From Pintony
P.S. I had to have it. Its Purple and a 1600 4speed...
i wanna see sombody do a 3.8 sc or turbocharged engine in a pinto.
pintony good to see you back on the boards buddy. i miss ya. i got some ideas for body mods if your interested, i am doing some to my 71 coupe right now.
Tony, i got it! Do up a turbocharged 470 Mercruiser engine! 223 cubic inch 4 banger.....They are essentially half a 460 big block, and even use the 460 head.
Quote from: 78pinto on November 15, 2006, 03:54:20 PM
Tony, i got it! Do up a turbocharged 470 Mercruiser engine! 223 cubic inch 4 banger.....They are essentially half a 460 big block, and even use the 460 head.
;D I have heard of that engine.
I think I like the DOHC 2.3 Ranger idea!!!
That one is a real head scratcher...
From Pintony
Hey Pintony!
Maybe I should paint my '80 CW purple and you'll buy that!! ;) ;) At least you're keeping the color in the family!!
What 5-lug axle did you get?
Hey wagonmaster,
Heck.... I thought I was buying your wagon. ;D
I have a Lincolin Versalies 9" rear disc that I was going to use but I picked up this rear yesterday from a 1962 Fairlane 260 V8 car.
It has a 3.25 gear which should be good as my Pangra plans of NOW are a c4 automatic.
The BEST part!!! FREEEEEBEEEEE Zero! Nada!! Nothing added to my T.C.I.
From Pintony
ok, here is a link for you. That thing ran 7.xx in the quarter mile at 170mph! Not too bad for a 4 banger boat motor!
http://members.tripod.com/~Red_Header/sbt.html
Yeah and a major huge turbo........... :amazed: :amazed: