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Title: what year hatch will fit my 78 pinto hb?
Post by: neil m on May 20, 2008, 04:04:19 AM

Hi all does anyone know if a 1980 hatch off a mercury bobcat will fit my 1978 pinto? it looks the same but if someone knows for sure i would appreciate the info. thanks Neil

Title: Re: what year hatch will fit my 78 pinto hb?
Post by: 77turbopinto on May 20, 2008, 07:20:32 AM

IIRC: Any metal framed Pinto or Bobcat hatch will bolt up to your car, but the early ones have different lift supports. The issue with a Bobcat one is that the emblems will not interchange. Keep in mind that you will be less likely to find a Bobcat one due to lower production numbers.

You could also swap to an All Glass Hatch, but you will need not only the glass, but the hinges, handle, seal, corner trim inserts, and lower bracket that would need to be welded to the car. Also, just as a note for other reader, if the car is a PRE-77, you will need to do some cutting to fit the corner inserts.

Bill

Pinto Car Club of America

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