Keep the Pinto ----- then buy a Mustang II!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I couldn't agree more. A lot of work for??? If one did it just for themselves they had better love it for a lifetime. Otherwise there would be no outside appeal. "Crazy idea," - I think you answered your own question. Sorry to sound so harsh it is not my intention to be so.
Question, are the Mustang II and Pinto front clips swap-able like the early 60's Falcon and Comets? I've seen some "Comet-zed" Ranchero's that cause a double take when seen. I've also seen similar where the Mustang front clip has been put on a Fairmont.