OK, take two. first attempt didn't work.
I just got my new to me Pinto.
$500 and right now I am wishing I hadn't of bought it. But I will explain that later.
It is pretty complete, but the seller had told me they had the transmission in their shop and it turns out they don't. Didn't find this out until after the car was delivered. Called the guy to ask where it was and he just said he made a mistake, thought they had it but didn't. No apology, no offer to give me any money back. This will put a big kink in my plans. Transmission is not in the budget.
Needs entire interior. Been sitting in the Phoenix sun for too long. I knew that of course. Dash stuff is all there I think, between what is in the back of the car and still attached. Rear seat doesn't look horrible, probably not used much.
Engine. According to the vin, should have been a 2.0. It's a 2.3 that hasn't been completely converted. Missing the passenger side frame mount, and I don't know if the driver's side is 2.0 or 2.3. The car has been converted to electronic ignition. Ford, not aftermarket. I don't know if that was finished or not yet, need to pop the distributor cap to see. But I imagine they did it when they put this engine in. No carb. At least I didn't see one anywhere, but I wasn't looking for one.
Being a 2.3 is actually a good thing I think. Seems there are still lots of parts available for those. But again, just another surprise.
Body. Here is the bad news. I had thought it was untouched. On closer look I could see that the driver's fender was replaced. It has primer on it, blended in with the rest of the body. However, there is a huge split on the driver's side inner fender well(doghouse) just above where the engine frame mount attaches. Probably 3 inches in length. That I can see that is. Could be more hidden.
I was so concerned about rust I didn't even think about something like this.
I had more to add, but since I lost the first post attempt I will do that later on.
Russ