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Re: 1973 Wagon Project
« Reply #30 on: March 26, 2020, 08:28:45 PM »
Trying To Decide To Either Build Up The 2.0 Or Go With A 2.8 V6
Need A 73 Back Hatch, And A Windshield.
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Re: 1973 Wagon Project
« Reply #31 on: March 27, 2020, 09:26:49 AM »
l vote 2.0. With a little tuning they are great engines and respond well to slight mods. The 2.8 had a noisy valvetrain, prone to overheating and cracking heads. As far as power to weight ratio they were turds.
If you don't have time to do it right, when will you have time to do it over?

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Re: 1973 Wagon Project
« Reply #32 on: March 27, 2020, 10:48:35 AM »
Thanks For The Info On the 2.8
Looking Into Performance Crank And Cam Shafts And Oversized Pistons.
And A 5 Speed Transmission.
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Re: 1973 Wagon Project
« Reply #33 on: March 28, 2020, 07:44:32 AM »
l have some performance parts listed in the classifieds. l might have a lightweight crank, can't really remember what's in that engine lol!!
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Re: 1973 Wagon Project
« Reply #34 on: March 29, 2020, 01:36:58 PM »
Think I'll Get A Cheap Block And Disassemble, Need To Learn About This Engine Anyway.
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Re: 1973 Wagon Project
« Reply #35 on: March 30, 2020, 04:00:17 PM »
The 2.8 engine was not a bad engine , (if you keep the valves adjusted it was quite) have one in mne , redone mine years ago with a 2.9 crank and TBI fuel injection , if I had to do it all over again I would have used the 2.9 or even the 4.0 , but I wanted to keep it stock looking and keep the power stearing and must have aircond , still happy with it even though every 15K I have to adjust the valves ,  I still have a V-6 pinto cruse wagon that I am still trying to figure out what to stuff in it , got a 4.0 which I did a fitment and would work with no body cutting ,only they have not made that engine in almost twenty years , along with the 2.3 . 2.0 , 2.9 and over 25 for the 2.8 , next one I am going to see if it will fit is the 3.7 V-6 out of a 2015 mustang  , it was 300 HP and gave 30MPG in the car , fount they make a belhousing to fit the C4 trans to it , looking to that one , last if I could find a wrecked P100D Tesla and swap the drivetrain I would have a high 9 second 4WD Pinto Wagon with fake tailpipes sticking out the back to confuse everyone , but I only have one thing to say , please do not cut on the car and waste it ,seen many that were and later forgotten , hope this give you some ideas , good luck in your engine choice
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Re: 1973 Wagon Project
« Reply #36 on: April 01, 2020, 01:00:04 PM »
Thanks For The Input Guys,
Gonna Take My Time To Decide On What Engine I'll Go For.
Gonna Work On The Body For Now!
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Re: 1973 Wagon Project
« Reply #37 on: April 02, 2020, 09:17:47 PM »
When my Turbo Coupe went to the scrapper it looked like this (below). The 8.8 was removed and the 6.75 Pinto rear was quickly welded into place. The interior was completely gutted. Just a piece of pipe to the rack (one of the few parts concessions I made) for steering. The wheels were the spare and three 13" Pinto wheels. Otherwise this car was gutted of EVERYTHING. Made about $250 selling parts too.

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Re: 1973 Wagon Project
« Reply #38 on: April 03, 2020, 12:26:16 AM »
Nice!
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Re: 1973 Wagon Project
« Reply #39 on: April 04, 2020, 11:14:56 PM »
Had A Couple Of Semi-Nice Days.
So Decided To Start Sanding The Body!Working On The Top!
Man This Is Hard! Might Leave It Like This And Just Call Her "Spot"


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Re: 1973 Wagon Project
« Reply #40 on: April 05, 2020, 10:33:32 AM »
It's NOT easy, but it's well worth the effort!!!  Think how great it's going to look when you're all done!

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Re: 1973 Wagon Project
« Reply #41 on: April 05, 2020, 03:39:08 PM »
I stripped mine to the bare metal because I had a lot of pock mark rust spots. I applied about 3-4 coats of Phosphoric Acid as well. I then used a 2K epoxy primer (PCL) and assumed that would hold it for the winter. The car is not garaged but it does have a cover so it doesn't get direct rain. Anyway, it still has a bunch of rust spots showing. So, as a warning don't let your hard work amount to nothing like mine did.




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Re: 1973 Wagon Project
« Reply #42 on: April 09, 2020, 07:43:17 PM »
One My Next Sunny Day, I'm Gonna Finish Sanding And Shoot Some Primer On Her!
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« Reply #43 on: May 06, 2020, 11:09:13 AM »
Getting her sanded!
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Re: 1973 Wagon Project
« Reply #44 on: May 06, 2020, 11:12:02 AM »
Taped and papered!
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Re: 1973 Wagon Project
« Reply #45 on: May 06, 2020, 02:54:33 PM »
Almost ready to spray, eh?
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Re: 1973 Wagon Project
« Reply #46 on: May 06, 2020, 03:39:45 PM »
Nice looking wagon! I like those pop-out windows! Just a little FYI, not sure what kind of primer you're using but the primer that just uses reducer is porous and will cause surface rust to form after a period of time. The kind that uses activator is more of a primer/sealer and is more durable. If you're using that kind make sure to clean your gun right away!
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« Reply #47 on: May 10, 2020, 11:37:34 AM »
Just a cheap spray paint job for now.
deciding if I'll go with this color, color shift (not cheap)
I like it!
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Re: 1973 Wagon Project
« Reply #48 on: May 10, 2020, 11:40:07 AM »
Still waiting to get another fender, new doors maybe.
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Re: 1973 Wagon Project
« Reply #49 on: July 18, 2020, 01:08:38 AM »
Meanwhile,  Working on some wheels for baby.
from a 1987 mustang 2. hoping they are not to wide!
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Re: 1973 Wagon Project
« Reply #50 on: July 18, 2020, 12:31:35 PM »
The wheels look very nice!  15"?

 I briefly had 225-60-16" and wheels from my '88 Turbo Coupe (Fox body) on my wagon. On the back I has to space the wheels out about 1/4" to clear the leaf springs. In corners there was minor rubbing on the inner wheel well. Up front there were minor clearance problems with the wheel openings primarily at the front edge if I recall correctly.

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« Reply #51 on: July 19, 2020, 12:10:49 PM »
Yes!
they are 15 x 7, afraid they may be too wide.
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Re: 1973 Wagon Project
« Reply #52 on: November 26, 2020, 02:21:58 AM »
Decided to make my wheels even more custom!
Thoughts?
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Re: 1973 Wagon Project
« Reply #53 on: November 26, 2020, 07:53:29 AM »
They look good to me!


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Re: 1973 Wagon Project
« Reply #54 on: November 26, 2020, 10:52:21 AM »
Thanks! Hard work, but i think it'll be worth it!
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« Reply #55 on: November 29, 2020, 10:13:29 AM »
I am impressed with the work and speed of your project! Thanks for sharing your pics and progress with the rest of us!

The pictures of the snow and your suspension stories were scary to say the least! I grew up in Syracuse, NY a city that is famous for being the snowiest and the saltiest City in the country! I don't miss either the snow or the salt! Chuckling...

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« Reply #56 on: November 29, 2020, 03:20:32 PM »
Speed has been slow, the wheels are real time consuming.
still a lot to do with them.
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« Reply #57 on: December 27, 2020, 11:54:21 AM »
I realize you are in California, but I wanted to point out that there is a 1976 Pinto Wagon being auctioned until 12/30 in Colorado, but it has not received any bids as of yet. The minimal bid is 25 bucks. It has a lot of parts that you are seeking. I cut and pasted the link https://sca.auction/en/29105635-1976-ford-pinto

Hope that helps with your parts search...

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« Reply #58 on: December 27, 2020, 01:38:32 PM »
Thanks for the heads up!
Found a source for parts, but looking for another 72-73 wagon.
around $2000
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« Reply #59 on: December 28, 2020, 06:55:04 AM »
I will keep my eyes peeled for one you are seeking...fing ers crossed!

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