Thanks.
I think I have about everything for the rear axle.
bought these
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/cee-2022and these
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/afc-20235-4some leaf spring u bolts that I hope fit
and a gasket and nuts for the pumpkin.
I should have had the other housing painted by now, but can't get to it without moving a bunch of stuff. Add 20 degrees to the outside temp and that is about what it is in our storeroom (enclosed carport, no insulation).
i have to drag the Pinto forward about 2 feet so I can safely put the rear on jackstands. Maybe this weekend. Then I can finally finish getting the old rear end and leaf springs out.Car is actually sitting on the springs, they are on Harbor Freight dollies. Not the best thing in the world, so I don't get under the car much in the rear. And only with a floor jack for support in case.
We are having to buy a new to us vehicle, probably a late 90's Ranger, although I have found a 73 Ranchero in our budget. Waiting to actually get the cash before talking to anyone, but that is my priority for right now.Whatever we get CAN'T be any sort of project. Has to be ready to go from day one.
The Subaru is going to be parked and worked on a bit at a time, and will be our emergency vehicle. Needs normal stuff, brakes, struts, ac work, clutch soon, but the main worry is the front differential. Viscous coupling I believe it is. According to people on a Subaru forum, it sounds like it is about to go.
Need something will really cold a/c here. I just don't have enough faith in the Subaru at this point to want to put all of our money into it just to have something else go bad. I know, it's a chance with a used car as well. But hopefully I can weed out the bad stuff (yes, I learned a lesson with the Ranchero, take my time looking at it).
Anyway, back to Pinto land. My goal this winter is to at least get everything but the engine done. Seeing as I have most everything I will need already, just a matter of doing it. Even including getting the engine/transmission mounts ready. I would like to get the engine together and the car running, but we will have to wait and see, as that part will take money. And I still really want a Cleveland in it.
Russ