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my new pinto
« on: November 13, 2010, 06:44:10 PM »
i got a 1973 pinto roundabout i was wondern if they are rare and im going to restore it and i am also wondering is the motor gonna die it runs strong but it has the 2.0 4 banger with 146k original miles any tips please let me no ty
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Re: my new pinto
« Reply #1 on: November 13, 2010, 07:18:54 PM »
Hi Ty!  :welcome:  to the club! ;D
 
Studying the picture as best as I can, I can see that it looks like you have a trunk model or sedan, not a Runabout. I think those are more scarce than the Runabouts are. That's ok if it isn't a Runabout... two of the four Pintos I have/had were/are trunk models. I personally prefer hatchbacks, but there are great folks who prefer the trunk model and its looks. Regardless, I hope you have lots of fun with your new old car.
 
If the engine runs strong, and has good compression, then I would keep it as is. The 2.0s are strong lil' engines if they're taken care of.
 
In case I wasn't clear in the first paragraph... the Runabout is a hatchback and the trunk model has a lil' trunk and half-size window. A chrome or potmetal emblem saying RUNABOUT should be present on the outside pillar (?) directly behind the rear quarter window.  Good luck!
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Re: my new pinto
« Reply #2 on: November 14, 2010, 07:39:16 PM »
ooo yea it runs great dosent burn oil and dosent leak anywhere so i guess it is rare sweet ty for the tips and knolowdge of the car
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Re: my new pinto
« Reply #3 on: November 14, 2010, 07:52:27 PM »
I think you got yourself a good deal! These are fun lil' cars with lots of potential. I would love to see interior shots! I love Pinto (and other cars') interiors!  ;D
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Re: my new pinto
« Reply #4 on: November 14, 2010, 11:42:52 PM »
ill get some to ya its all brown with almost no rips and its a 1 owner car i got all the origianl paper work even the manule from the factory  :smile:
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Re: my new pinto
« Reply #5 on: November 17, 2010, 09:25:45 AM »
u r right it is the trunk model but i love it all the same again ty for the welcome and knoldge of the car
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