Post by: r4pinto on August 08, 2021, 10:13:06 PM
Post by: PintoRoyL on August 08, 2021, 10:20:37 PM
Where are you from?
Post by: r4pinto on August 08, 2021, 10:24:25 PM
Looking good. I see you had to go for a drive to pick it up. I like those Love's Truck Stops.I’m from Columbus, Ohio. The wagon was in Massillon Ohio. Needed to stop to check straps so figure I better get gas. It runs pretty well although they had to install an electric pump. I might leave it. I might replace the intermediate shaft and see what happens. The timing belt will need done anyway more than likely.
Where are you from?
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Post by: r4pinto on August 08, 2021, 10:25:08 PM
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Post by: dga57 on August 09, 2021, 06:41:09 AM
Welcome back!
Congratulation s on the new project. It's hard to get motivated if you're just not into the car you're working on. Squire wagons are very cool.
Dwayne :)
Post by: r4pinto on August 09, 2021, 06:57:10 AM
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Post by: dga57 on August 09, 2021, 10:06:39 AM
Dwayne :)
Post by: r4pinto on August 09, 2021, 10:35:50 AM
Makes perfect sense to me! I've actually owned a base sedan, a couple of Runabouts, and a Squire wagon and the Runabout is my personal favorite style of the three. That probably harkens back to 1974 when I bought my first one brand new. Nevertheless, it would be a boring, boring world if we all had the exact same taste in things. I'm glad you found a Pinto you really like and I hope you'll share your project with us as you go.Thanks. I paid $1500 for it and far from great condition. 5 years ago it would have been a $600 car all day long but prices have gone up.
Dwayne :)
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Post by: Wittsend on August 09, 2021, 02:18:55 PM
Post by: r4pinto on August 09, 2021, 05:30:36 PM
The timing belt replacement is wise. For the 2.3 they are very reasonable. Check the tensioner too, water pump as well. If the car is not driven daily that electric fuel pump will be appreciated. Saves the battery and starter when the carburetor fuel bowl is full BEFORE you try starting.I went ahead and went out to the car. Pumped once and fired right up. I think I will leave the electric pump. Although do a cleaner install on the fuel line. It runs right underneath the car and doesn’t look too good The timing belt, tensioner, and drive belt will be done before driving anywhere just to be sure it’s good. Paint is dead on the hood and left front fender. Looks like a bad repaint and won’t buff. Oh well lol. To be honest it has the same crappy paint as the rear bed of my C10. I think it was done by the same person as bad as both look
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Post by: r4pinto on August 09, 2021, 09:25:55 PM
Post by: r4pinto on August 09, 2021, 09:36:12 PM
Post by: r4pinto on August 09, 2021, 09:37:49 PM
Post by: dga57 on August 10, 2021, 12:27:55 PM
Dwayne :)
Post by: r4pinto on August 10, 2021, 12:41:24 PM
I've seen a lot worse! It looks like a great starting point for a project.Thanks. Last night I was having second thoughts after a lousy day at work. Sad that can affect anything. Pumped the gas once and fired up. I’m starting to order parts for it so I can mechanically get it sound. I’m looking at an entire roll of copper brake tubing. That stuff is awesome. Easy to bend and flare, while strong enough. Glad when the parts stores started selling it.
Dwayne :)
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Post by: r4pinto on August 10, 2021, 12:43:26 PM
Thanks. Last night I was having second thoughts after a lousy day at work. Sad that can affect anything. Pumped the gas once and fired up. I’m starting to order parts for it so I can mechanically get it sound. I’m looking at an entire roll of copper brake tubing. That stuff is awesome. Easy to bend and flare, while strong enough. Glad when the parts stores started selling it.I’ve also located a gas tank in California for it. Going to go used since they don’t make wagon tanks and my old one is shot. I’m guessing that’s where my gas smell is coming from.
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Post by: PintoTim2 on August 10, 2021, 01:20:15 PM
Looking at the favorite Pinto section, the wagons are the most popular. Someday I want one to make a cruisin' van. But I need to finish my '72 hatch & '80 Pintaroo first.....
Looks like you have a great project!
Post by: r4pinto on August 10, 2021, 01:22:16 PM
Good find on that tank. They are very hard to find in decent condition. I bought my "Pintaroo" (wife's name for a Pinto Ranchero) with a fuel cell in the bed! Took me quite awhile to find a tank to work with (had it shipped from New York to Michigan) - costs around $75 to ship IIRC. I have heard of a Pinto wagon that used a Mustang II tank to get more volume (those tanks are available).Thanks. I should have bought the 77-8 wagon in 2013 but didn’t. Instead I bought my 80 runabout which I never liked for two reasons- square look and hatchback lol. Oh well. I’ll take some items off that car before I sell it off.
Looking at the favorite Pinto section, the wagons are the most popular. Someday I want one to make a cruisin' van. But I need to finish my '72 hatch & '80 Pintaroo first.....
Looks like you have a great project!
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Post by: PintoTim2 on August 11, 2021, 07:20:25 AM
Post by: PintoRoyL on August 11, 2021, 07:53:29 AM
Post by: r4pinto on August 13, 2021, 07:05:52 PM
I find it interesting what people like in cars. It's probably a generational & region thing. I love hatchbacks, but I'm 56. My Dad's souped up '72 pinto was a sedan (bought used) & he really wanted a hatch. My first car was a used '79 hatchback Bobcat (no option car). When my buddy offered me his highly modified '72 Pinto hatchback several years back, I thought I hit the lottery! I always liked the crusin' vans too, but my kids look at me like I'm nuts - they prefer the wagons! I have a set of crusin' panels & trim so if I ever get a wagon, it'll be converted before I leave it to one of them!For me I think the reason I don't like the hatch is because I grew up with a 77 squire wagon, and I liked the sedan because my mom owned a 73 sedan. Wagons have always been my favorite but the sedan was my second favorite.
Post by: r4pinto on August 13, 2021, 07:23:04 PM
For me I think the reason I don't like the hatch is because I grew up with a 77 squire wagon, and I liked the sedan because my mom owned a 73 sedan. Wagons have always been my favorite but the sedan was my second favorite.Funny you say shelf/storage. That's how the 1980 runabout has been as of recent years. It just sits. I jumped on the wagon since even it its rough rough condition is my dream car. It needs a ton of work but hopefully I can get it better. Eventually do more of the work correctly but main objective for now is get it driving, stopping, then looking better. This is the car I always wanted and I will cherish it greatly.
Post by: PintoRoyL on August 13, 2021, 10:53:03 PM
Post by: r4pinto on August 14, 2021, 08:54:32 AM
The timing belt replacement is wise. For the 2.3 they are very reasonable. Check the tensioner too, water pump as well. If the car is not driven daily that electric fuel pump will be appreciated. Saves the battery and starter when the carburetor fuel bowl is full BEFORE you try starting.Rockauto had a tensioner and belt for $15. And the best part is the free magnet that comes with! lol. There was a warehouse clearance belt for $1.50 so I also bought that. I'm a sucker for clearance and it's a good thing to have in my tool box anyway. Got three parts shipments on the way, including the timing belt. The coolant is fresh so I'm suspecting the last guy did some work to get it going, including 4 AC Delco plugs. Original looking wires will get replaced, as will the cap and rotor.
Additionally I will look at re-wiring the fuel pump. They have it to the ignition coil hot side so the moment I turn the key to on it runs. Looking at getting a relay and oil pump switch so it won't run unless the engine runs.
Post by: r4pinto on August 14, 2021, 11:31:52 AM
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Post by: Wittsend on August 15, 2021, 10:43:08 AM
Also my son inherited his grandmother's Mazda. It is 24 years old, 40K miles and NEVER had the timing belt changed. The one Rock Auto sent had packaging that looked like it was from the 90's. Being a rubber part I was concern the "new" belt might be 20 years old. I contacted the manufacturer and the person felt the belt might be too old as well. Rock Auto sent another belt but this one didn't even come in a box to get a "feel" for the date of manufacture. At this point I felt that just about any belt might be old given the 24 year old car and we just used one of the two.
But, otherwise I've not had issue with Rock Auto with their regular parts.
Post by: r4pinto on August 15, 2021, 10:45:00 AM
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Post by: r4pinto on August 21, 2021, 12:23:38 PM
Disaster struck
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Post by: r4pinto on August 21, 2021, 01:17:50 PM
Driver seat from the 80 will get installed in the 77 since it's in better shape. Eventually I will see what I can do about finding a correct replacement to the 77 seat.
I did install the wheels and tires from the 80 on the 77 wagon and hubcaps.
Post by: PintoRoyL on August 23, 2021, 09:52:37 AM
Post by: r4pinto on August 24, 2021, 12:07:59 PM
Although the car has a rusted out frame area I went ahead and finished what I started. I put the trash wheels and tires from the 80 on the car. Eventually I will get white walls but first things first. Fix the transmission leak, brakes, and address the severe rust I found. I will probably have to pay someone to weld in new and will cut up the 80 for parts. What I don’t cut up will be sold but the entire floor will be used to fix the wagon as well as other parts. No love lost since I hated that car anyway.
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Post by: r4pinto on August 25, 2021, 09:35:09 PM
Headlight died so I bought a new one. Even little things are good progress
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Post by: dga57 on August 26, 2021, 07:44:09 AM
Even little things are good progress
ABSOLUTELY!!! :)
Post by: r4pinto on August 26, 2021, 06:25:00 PM
Thanks Dwayne it’s nice to get little things done. Here’s the repair to the ring. Ideal no. Functional yes. I got the headlight from rockauto with the purchase of a magnet
. I used some aluminum tape to hold it together so it’s at least not as trashy broken. Eventually I will source a replacement since the Dorman replacement units don’t fit well. I started pulling parts off the 80 and once all is pulled out of the interior I will get a blade in the grinder and start to cut on the floor and subframe. I will take all I can and sell what I don’t. What doesn’t sell will be scrapped. The 77 needs extensive repairs to the floors but can’t explain it. I’m attached to it more than I ever was the 80. Honestly I never got attached to it and wished I bought the 78 wagon in North Carolina instead of the 80 hatch in Ohio. Oh well things happen for a reason. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Post by: r4pinto on August 31, 2021, 07:40:11 AM
More minor yet necessary progress! I did some tinkering on the wiring. I went ahead and cut off the pig tail from the 1980 harness and spliced it. Now I have two parking lights. In all honesty I’m really afraid to tackle the floor but know I will have to. I can’t sit in the car currently with that seat falling lol. The brake pedal on the 1980 goes to the floor so I will be starting to disassemble its brakes so I can scavenge parts including the newer left caliper, newer drums and other parts. I don’t know that I will install those wheel cylinders even though they were replaced in 2018. Had an experience where I installed a wheel cylinder from another car that had one for a year. It blew out and killed brake shoes. I am cutting the car up so if anything I might keep those for spares in case one blows. I do have new in box already so I’m good regardless.
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Post by: PintoTim2 on September 01, 2021, 06:43:05 AM
Post by: r4pinto on September 01, 2021, 06:44:54 AM
R4Pinto: any chance that your windshield on the 80 is in good shape?? I need one for the Pintaroo (wagon->pickup conversion) and 79/80 windshields are hard to find. I think you're in Ohio and I'm just a bit North of that border....There is 100% chance it is in good shape and 100% chance it will be sold to whomever is interested in it. Hit me up in PM. I can even take pics of it.
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Post by: r4pinto on September 06, 2021, 06:06:52 PM
Well I got the new pan gasket installed but disaster struck. The metal line at the transmission fractured. I now need to replace the line. I tell you I must need my head examined for fixing a rusty crusty 77 wagon and not the almost potentially not as crusty but still rusty 80 hatchback. It still had its share of rust. Oh well. I’ll get a pair of lines made so it won’t leak again.
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Post by: r4pinto on September 09, 2021, 04:24:09 PM
Future upgrades will include a/c and maybe a 2.8V6. This weekend I will pull the transmission line so I can bend a new one and reinstall it. The copper lines are easy to bend so I will get those.
Post by: r4pinto on September 11, 2021, 07:37:23 PM
The gas cap looked so out of place. Is it perfect? Nope but much better. I also started doing some repairs to the driver door. It’s completely shot. I’m essentially polishing a turd but it’ll look better than it does now. I did some filling, some sanding. Need to do more filling and sanding tomorrow.
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Post by: PintoRoyL on September 11, 2021, 08:56:30 PM
I only spent about an hour on mine today, but it is farther now than it was yesterday, and yours is too now.
Keep on keep'in on my friend.
Post by: Dtmix on October 23, 2021, 02:39:12 PM
Give me a list of parts that you are looking for, and I will check against my own pandemic project to see where I obtained them from. Most were NOS parts, and if you have the part number, it is surprisingly easy to locate. I have a parts book published by Ford, so I can get you the parts numbers as well.
Happy Motoring!
Dan
Post by: r4pinto on April 13, 2022, 01:06:32 PM
Every panel was shot except liftgate. Add the rust everywhere it was just too much for my abilities.
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