Well i decided its time to buy a toy/project. Didnt know exactly what kind of vehicle i wanted at first, just new it was gettin an ls swap. Then came across this pinto. CLEAN*** This thing is pretty clean for a 1979. Theres a few dents and scrathes (nothing major) and other than that its rust free with amazing interior. Picked it up for a good price so i cant complain one bit!
![](http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t458/Adam_e/pinto_zps3d8cef29.jpg)
how it was when i bought it ^
![](http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t458/Adam_e/pinto%201_zpsdeb096b4.jpg)
^out with the old
![](http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t458/Adam_e/pinto%202_zps9cc925bd.jpg)
^in with the new. 8.8 with 3:73's & posi out of turbo t-bird
![](http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t458/Adam_e/pinto%203_zpsec795431.jpg)
^postitioning of new 8.8
![](http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t458/Adam_e/pinto%206_zps3155a466.jpg)
^ welding leaf pads in place
![](http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t458/Adam_e/pinto%205_zpsabe54656.jpg)
![](http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t458/Adam_e/pinto%204_zpsdb90f590.jpg)
^sittin just a tit wider
![](http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t458/Adam_e/pinto%2011_zps6780b4cb.jpg)
^Powerplant, 5.3 lsx with a fresh coat
![](http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t458/Adam_e/pinto%2013_zps433727a3.jpg)
^ BTR Valve springs to back up the HUGE camshaft
![](http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t458/Adam_e/pinto%2014_zps6c8a72dd.jpg)
stock springs vs btr springs
![](http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t458/Adam_e/pinto%2012_zpsab9690fa.jpg)
droppin in the 5.3
![](http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t458/Adam_e/pinto%2016_zps861f6011.jpg)
suspending by 2x4.
![](http://i1060.photobucket.com/albums/t458/Adam_e/pinto%2018_zps1800f8a8.jpg)
HOOD CLEAR MUCH? nope
This is a budget build. Parts and power will be better as time moves on. Hoping for a low 10 second car with spray. MUCH MORE BUILD PICS AND PARTS PICS TO COME.
DONT HATE, JUST APPRECIATE
![Grin ;D](https://www.fordpinto.com/Smileys/default/grin.gif)