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Red 1972 V8 pinto project
kentvander:
I did a couple V8 pinto projects back in the 70's on a very tight shoestring. Cars, beer, babes and drugs had to be balanced against $5-$6 dollars an hour job. This time is going to be different.
I should have started documenting this build at the beginning but I am stating now. With some work already done. I started with a very nice 72 Pinto Hatch in Coral Red, Automatic with White interior and factory A/C (I live in Texas). I would have liked a trunk model but I could have keep looking forever and never found one.
kentvander:
My Pinto project back in 1973. Hopped up 289 out of a wrecked 1966 Shelby Mustang with dual quads. Seats out of a 1970 Boss 302 Mustang. Rear end out of a 1957 Station wagon with 3.70 gears. Front drum brakes off a late 60's full size ford bolted right on in place of the Pinto drum brakes. Front tires were F-70 14", rear were L-60 14" on 10" Ansen rims. Pinto was originally Lime Green as you can see the gas cap.
dga57:
Welcome aboard!!! I see that you've actually been a member here for nearly ten years although you waited until yesterday before making your first post. I'm going to assume you spent that time searching for your project car. I know the feeling; I searched for more than twenty years to find my Pinto. Thanks for including us as your project progresses. Thank you also for sharing the photo of your 1973 project.
Dwayne :)
rob289c:
I like the raked '70s look. I am using the same rims on my project. I just had the tires mounted on the rims on Monday.
kentvander:
. I am using Moroso 20535 Drag/Road Race Oil Pan. I mention this as part of my Suspension mods because it is critical for how the steering and front cross member is modified.
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