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Re: project "78starsky"
« Reply #90 on: March 05, 2013, 08:32:11 AM »
Life....  3 years to this point!!!

We can see light at the end of the tunnel.  Here is the car on the road after sitting for over 20 years.  It was a nice day on sunday and it was a day for test and tune. I didn't know Angie took this picture of the car, she was following me in case of problems. (the truck had all the tools, oils, and emergency stuff in case of probs) only thing that is bothered is the carb needs fine tuning and there is a air trouble vacuum leak, had to run with 2 feet at stop signs to keep the idle up.  besides that.... she ran good.  This car is a head turner....  don't know if it was because of the rumble from the pipes.... or if it from no-one expecting to see a red pinto....  this car is going to be fun to drive.

Already have the entry forms for its first car show in April 19th weekend.  it is the first show of the season around here and it is a 4 day event.... you park the car on thursday, and can't get it back till after the awards on sunday. the show encompasses 2 huge buildings.  they love 1st time cars and there are tons of owner builds with great prizes (not trailer queen mega $$$ shop builds)  the mega builds have their own categories.

The car isn't 100% yet,however, by end of the month it will be!!!  still needs the final coat of clear, some last minute details for the interior and figuring out air filter system.  just running without the hood for now and a chrome circle air cleaner to get the car around....   
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Re: project "78starsky"
« Reply #91 on: March 05, 2013, 09:22:30 AM »
It's always cool when a Pinto hits the road again after some R&R
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« Reply #92 on: June 30, 2013, 11:34:10 AM »
new pics first,  story to follow

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Re: project "78starsky"
« Reply #93 on: June 30, 2013, 11:44:02 AM »
decided to post the pics first because i have lost text too many times while making posts before....


couple weeks back we took the car to a local cruise in,  not a show,  just a local drive in that hosts these car nights every week. 

WOW....  these cars were extremely popular in the 70's every person that we talked to had/has a pinto story.  Tons of fun!!!!

There is a huge show coming up in 2 weeks that we are taking the car to.  never made it to the one a couple months back.

the car is going to the shop next week for a final timing tune...  it is still running off and i can't get it 100%, so this is the main reason for not plating the car yet, (not to mention we have emissions tests that will need passing)  so the timing needs to be fairly perfect.

here are the latest pics of what has been done to the car.  she still needs a final wet sand and clear,  this can wait till later...  summer is here and time to find time for this car...

too many things that drag us away from this one now... gardens, house,  and the next project being the 302 82 ranger, (not doing much to it yet except time on motor)

thanks for reading and keep the shiny side up while enjoying the summer!!!!!

cheers  casey and angie