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My pandemic project!
Dtmix:
The more I drive it, the better it is running. I drove it 622 miles total last week at the Pinto Stampede using the seafoam. I, however, had a problem with the idle pulley and the AC clutch during the trip home. The belt was removed and it ran beautifully. As AC compressor replacement was done at the shop (as I did not want to deal with the freon etc.), I scheduled an appointment for the second week in August to have it looked at again, as I feel the AC clutch is not working properly and the idle pulley probably should be replaced. We shall see.
Anyway, I really enjoyed the Pinto Stampede, meeting the people, seeing the cars, and touring the sights, despite the "Monsoon weather" we had! The show day was the only day it did not rain, but the grassy knoll was rather soggy! ;-) To my surprise and delight, it won an award for Best of Show! We also toured the Rousch Factory, Snookie's car museum, Wagner's Auto collection, and the retired Ford Global Division executive, Mike Bernard's personal car collection. Impressive!!! Once I get the opportunity, I will post some pics.
Hope all is well at your end!
Happy Motoring!
Dan
dga57:
Hey Dan,
Frankly, I'm not the least bit surprised that your Squire wagon won "Best of Show" - it is in phenomenal condition!
Glad to hear you enjoyed the Pinto Stampede and am anxiously awaiting those pictures!!!
Dwayne :)
PintoRoyL:
I've read your project beginning to end. I agree with post 81 or 82, you've done all the right things. I am fascinated at how quickly you got everything accomplished. You commented on having the new carpet installed. Can carpet kits still be found for a Pinto? Mine is a '74 Runabout. Should I check with the outfit that did your visors? And, you got your tires from Coker?
Dtmix:
Hi PintoRoy!
I got my carpets through SMS Auto Fabrics, who subcontracted it to ACC carpets. If your carpets are of typical colors like black, red, etc., you would be best advised to cut out SMS and deal with ACC directly to circumvent the markups…in my situation, I had the hard to find Vaquero colored interior, so it was worth the markup to get a better color match as they have the capability to order colors that may not be as readily available.
As for the visors, SMS had the same said colors in the factory correct Tier vinyl fabric. They carry all factory colors. I would recommend them for that service…with a caveat…if you are seeking black, save your cash by going with those available online as they are half the price. Other than black, SMS is the way to go. Let me know what color you are seeking, and I will do my best to find the link for you.
As for the tires, Coker is who I went with as they had them in stock with the WSW tires that I wanted as I am more of a purist…if black walls are what you are seeking, they have those as well but you might find them for less elsewhere…but as I have said before, I was amazed out of all the parts I sought for, the tires was the most elusive for me! When I speak with others, they have shared my sentiments as well… what size are you hoping for? I can try to look around for availability for ya?
As for the speed of my project…a lot has to do with having more time during the pandemic, and the motivation to get it ready for the Pinto Stampede. The stampede was almost the biggest carrot that I ever had as a motivator! Chuckling…
Thanks Dewayne for your kind words, and I will try to get those pictures posted by tomorrow…
Happy Motoring,
Dan
PintoRoyL:
I am not necessarily a purist Dan, but I do appreciate a good stock restoration project. I tend to like to have personal touches to my vehicles, whether they be performance oriented, or comfort oriented (or both), sometimes with some mild bodywork modifications.
I have not yet decided which tire size I want, but would like something just a little wider than stock. I checked that Facebook ad that you sent me a link to on my project thread. I was pleased to see that if I so choose, I can find 14" and even 15" 4 bolt rims. That would open up a larger selection of tires.
As for my interior, I began going black when the car got painted white in the middle '80s. The current carpet is a red/orange shag house carpet left over from a home remodel my parents did in the mid-late '80s. I have black door panels, kick panels, and luggage side panels. The headliner and dash pad are the original avocado green. Dash pad was the first thing I replaced when I bought the car in 81, I bought it the original green at the time, and later as I began charging colors, I painted it black, and also put a dash carpet cover over it. It should still be in decent shape if it has not gotten dry and brittle.
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