Greetings all, first post here.
Last January, I picked up quite unexpectedly an 80' wagon that had all the cutting and welding done. It had a stock rear, no engine or transmission and a very clean, blue interior. It was a 4 speed car with 103K miles. The body is very straight and the fab work is good enough that I can finish it right.
Its been a busy summer but I have collected most everything I need to get it roadworthy and beyond that are custom touches to the front valance and rear pan.
The motor is a '65 289 block and small chamber heads with all the goodies. 1.94 / 1.64 valves, good springs, roller rockers screw in studs and some bowl work. The block is all ARP stuff, forged rods, speedPro slugs that should make about 10.75:1 I havent chosen the cam yet but might go with a Comp Cams Thumper Series since it will be a street driven deal. I am fabbing mounts to get the motor back and down as far as possible. I have already dropped the rack 1.5" I have a set of NOS Hooker swap headers that are a couple decades old but perfect.
The trans is a C4 with the usual treatment. I have the small, Mustang II bellhousing and 144 tooth flex plate. I am looking for a looser than stock converter.
The rear is a '58 Ford Sedan 9" that is one of the narrowest around and drops onto the pins with an elongated hole in the spring mount.
That's the basics and I look forward to sharing it with you all. I appreciate any input or advice. I have owned 2 other Pintos in the past. There are some amazing cars here and I like 'em.
I will upload some current pics soon. Thanks for having me!