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Topic: pinto
Posted By: fordpower
Subject: pinto
Date Posted: 08-December-2015 at 3:04PM
 Removed the fuel cell yesterday.It was full of water between steel shell and inner cell.Must have been condensation.Outer shell rusted through.Cell rusted to outer part.It was only setting 3yr.
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Posted By: unlovedford
Date Posted: 09-December-2015 at 12:36AM
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Sheesh. Sorry to hear that. ------------- Joe 1972 Mom's Squire Wagon 1972 Torino Wagon 1976 Torino 1968 Cougar XR7-First batch 1972 Torino 460 1989 BroncoII/Jeeps/Titanimous Popeye and Brutus (Rams) |
Posted By: fordpower
Date Posted: 09-December-2015 at 12:47AM
| Ya jazz said they sell the shell for 100. but how do you remove the inner its rusted right to the shell. |
Posted By: fordpower
Date Posted: 13-December-2015 at 5:13AM
| Freed the cell. |
Posted By: californiajohnny
Date Posted: 13-December-2015 at 7:50AM
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maybe i missed something here but, i thought pintos had a regular steel gas tank just like our torinos??? all the pintos i worked on many years ago appeared to have regular steel tanks
------------- JOHN 74 GRAN TORINO S&H CLONE 74 VETTE CUSTOM 90 S10 BLAZER 4X4 LIFTED 77 CELICA CUSTOM 75 V8 MONZA SUPERCHARGED 79 COURIER VERT. SLAMMED 75 VEGA V6 5 SPD 70 CHEV C10 P/U 68 MUSTANG FB CONVERSION |
Posted By: Ranchero Fan
Date Posted: 13-December-2015 at 1:14PM
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Safety thing. after the exploding gas tanks from rear end collision law suits? ------------- Brian 1973 Ford Ranchero Big Block. ''THE OTHER WOMAN'' |
Posted By: fordpower
Date Posted: 13-December-2015 at 1:15PM
| Your are correct.The guy I bought it from installed a jazz fuel cell.It rusted out due to moisture between cell and shell.I just wonder if I replace it with a alm.one would same thing happen. |
Posted By: californiajohnny
Date Posted: 13-December-2015 at 1:33PM
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if i'm understanding this correctly, you have a plastic fuel cell inside the metal tank, if it's sealed for the gas, can't you drill a small 1/4" hole or two in the metal tank to let moisture drain out???(before you put in a new cell) ------------- JOHN 74 GRAN TORINO S&H CLONE 74 VETTE CUSTOM 90 S10 BLAZER 4X4 LIFTED 77 CELICA CUSTOM 75 V8 MONZA SUPERCHARGED 79 COURIER VERT. SLAMMED 75 VEGA V6 5 SPD 70 CHEV C10 P/U 68 MUSTANG FB CONVERSION |
Posted By: smhj
Date Posted: 13-December-2015 at 9:40PM
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A few were made out of Aluminum at work with no issues. ------------- 73MONTEGO |
Posted By: fordpower
Date Posted: 14-December-2015 at 12:19AM
| Do the alm ones have the inner cell or just foam .hole idea passed my mind. |
Posted By: fordpower
Date Posted: 19-December-2015 at 11:04AM
| cut out the rear end,now to find someone to help remove it.Then I can clean it up and put the 3.23 in it.Still have not found a shop near by that can change the axle to 5 by 4.5 |
Posted By: californiajohnny
Date Posted: 19-December-2015 at 2:18PM
many years ago i had my 4 lug monza axles redrilled to 5 lug  they did an excellent job! cleaned and retrued all the surfaces, shipped them back in like a week! just make sure you specify stock lug studs or you'll get those 4" long racing studs  http://www.moserengineering.com/moser/shop-services/" rel="nofollow - http://www.moserengineering.com/moser/shop-services/ ------------- JOHN 74 GRAN TORINO S&H CLONE 74 VETTE CUSTOM 90 S10 BLAZER 4X4 LIFTED 77 CELICA CUSTOM 75 V8 MONZA SUPERCHARGED 79 COURIER VERT. SLAMMED 75 VEGA V6 5 SPD 70 CHEV C10 P/U 68 MUSTANG FB CONVERSION |
Posted By: fordpower
Date Posted: 19-December-2015 at 11:34PM
| Thanks for the tip.Will try after Christmas. |
Posted By: fordpower
Date Posted: 12-January-2016 at 1:06PM
| Ready to put the cowl back on.There are 32 spot welds along the window area.should I glue it or attempt to weld it again.I am not a pro. welder.My concern is structure. |
Posted By: californiajohnny
Date Posted: 12-January-2016 at 4:47PM
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did you only drill the outer cowl piece regarding the spot welds? i'd weld it back in the spot weld hole, that's often referred to as "plug welding"
------------- JOHN 74 GRAN TORINO S&H CLONE 74 VETTE CUSTOM 90 S10 BLAZER 4X4 LIFTED 77 CELICA CUSTOM 75 V8 MONZA SUPERCHARGED 79 COURIER VERT. SLAMMED 75 VEGA V6 5 SPD 70 CHEV C10 P/U 68 MUSTANG FB CONVERSION |
Posted By: fordpower
Date Posted: 20-January-2016 at 1:21AM
| Welded cowl on. Non gas wire feed is splatter crazy. Welds look bad .Does it matter which direction you go.For word or back words. |
Posted By: californiajohnny
Date Posted: 20-January-2016 at 2:34AM
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i do both, just depends on what i'm welding ------------- JOHN 74 GRAN TORINO S&H CLONE 74 VETTE CUSTOM 90 S10 BLAZER 4X4 LIFTED 77 CELICA CUSTOM 75 V8 MONZA SUPERCHARGED 79 COURIER VERT. SLAMMED 75 VEGA V6 5 SPD 70 CHEV C10 P/U 68 MUSTANG FB CONVERSION |
Posted By: fordpower
Date Posted: 20-January-2016 at 9:10AM
| Next question anyone know were to find body measurements for body panels. I am replacing right inner fender,on unabody (sp)car it should have been part of sub frame.What I want is distance between fenders and some cross measurement from one side to other. |
Posted By: fordpower
Date Posted: 22-February-2016 at 5:38AM
| Is it better to bondo to clean metal or primer? |
Posted By: dave302
Date Posted: 22-February-2016 at 8:39AM
| It is better to put bondo over clean metal, not primer. |
Posted By: Big Bird
Date Posted: 22-February-2016 at 9:05AM
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Clean metal, but it can be used over epoxy primers (DP-90, etc.) ------------- "What we do in full frontal view, is more honest than your cleaned-up mind." Randy 1979 T-Bird 2005 F-150 STX RCSB 4.6, 3.55 LSD How the Heck does a REGULAR CAB SHORTBED weigh over 5200 pounds? |
Posted By: fordpower
Date Posted: 22-February-2016 at 9:16AM
| Thanks,soon as I buy a new grinder will get at it. |
Posted By: californiajohnny
Date Posted: 22-February-2016 at 3:27PM
80 grit on a DA sander is fine you don't have to use a grinder unless to remove rust, 80 grit is enough "tooth" for the bondo to adhere to
 ------------- JOHN 74 GRAN TORINO S&H CLONE 74 VETTE CUSTOM 90 S10 BLAZER 4X4 LIFTED 77 CELICA CUSTOM 75 V8 MONZA SUPERCHARGED 79 COURIER VERT. SLAMMED 75 VEGA V6 5 SPD 70 CHEV C10 P/U 68 MUSTANG FB CONVERSION |
Posted By: dave302
Date Posted: 22-February-2016 at 3:46PM
| There are some rims for sale for a good price, but they most likely have a 5x4.75 bolt pattern. Maybe you can have the bolt pattern drilled to a 5x4.50 bolt pattern. If you want to see them https://newjersey.craigslist.org/wto/5442465508.html" rel="nofollow - Click here. |
Posted By: fordpower
Date Posted: 29-February-2016 at 5:54AM
| Needed front parking-turn sig.lens for 77pinto. |
Posted By: dave302
Date Posted: 29-February-2016 at 10:48AM
Do you need just the front left and right turn signal lenses like number 1 in the picture below? Or do you also need the side parking lights, like number 2 in the picture below? If you want to see a front left turn signal lens for sale http://www.ebay.com/itm/FORD-PINTO-1977-lens-left-hand-/151641846665?hash=item234e8ef389:g:0mkAAOSwstxVIqUk" rel="nofollow - Click here.
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Posted By: dave302
Date Posted: 29-February-2016 at 10:49AM
| There is a side parking light lens for sale, but the seller did not say if it will fit a 1977 model. If you want to see it http://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-FORD-PINTO-SIDE-marker-/151641858545?hash=item234e8f21f1:g:rvEAAOSwEeFVIqfW" rel="nofollow - Click here. |
Posted By: californiajohnny
Date Posted: 29-February-2016 at 2:12PM
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IIRC those front turn lenses are 76-77 specific. which side do you need? or both?
------------- JOHN 74 GRAN TORINO S&H CLONE 74 VETTE CUSTOM 90 S10 BLAZER 4X4 LIFTED 77 CELICA CUSTOM 75 V8 MONZA SUPERCHARGED 79 COURIER VERT. SLAMMED 75 VEGA V6 5 SPD 70 CHEV C10 P/U 68 MUSTANG FB CONVERSION |
Posted By: dave302
Date Posted: 29-February-2016 at 3:36PM
The 77 and 78 front turn signal lenses appear to be exactly the same. The 76 appears to be different. There is a picture below of a 76 lens. There is a picture below of a 77 lens.  There is a picture below of a 78 lens.  |
Posted By: californiajohnny
Date Posted: 29-February-2016 at 6:04PM
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dave you might be right, it's been 20 years since i worked on pintos, but i remember those being a two year only thing ------------- JOHN 74 GRAN TORINO S&H CLONE 74 VETTE CUSTOM 90 S10 BLAZER 4X4 LIFTED 77 CELICA CUSTOM 75 V8 MONZA SUPERCHARGED 79 COURIER VERT. SLAMMED 75 VEGA V6 5 SPD 70 CHEV C10 P/U 68 MUSTANG FB CONVERSION |
Posted By: fordpower
Date Posted: 29-February-2016 at 11:08PM
| Need just the fronts,mine are cracked and missing piece. I am going to do away with side ones. |
Posted By: Big Bird
Date Posted: 01-March-2016 at 9:03AM
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There you go, making me want a pinto... ------------- "What we do in full frontal view, is more honest than your cleaned-up mind." Randy 1979 T-Bird 2005 F-150 STX RCSB 4.6, 3.55 LSD How the Heck does a REGULAR CAB SHORTBED weigh over 5200 pounds? |
Posted By: fordpower
Date Posted: 01-March-2016 at 1:23PM
| Ya I am going to have to try posting pic someday. |
Posted By: dave302
Date Posted: 01-March-2016 at 11:44PM
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If you want to see a car being parted out https://louisville.craigslist.org/pts/5429969923.html" rel="nofollow - Click here. If you want to see another car being parted out https://elpaso.craigslist.org/pts/5416126192.html" rel="nofollow - Click here.
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Posted By: dave302
Date Posted: 01-March-2016 at 11:47PM
| This next seller says that he has some parts for sale, but you will have to contact him to ask him if he has the lenses for sale. If you want to see it https://louisville.craigslist.org/pts/5428689021.html" rel="nofollow - Click here. |
Posted By: fordpower
Date Posted: 02-March-2016 at 12:17AM
| thanks Dave got the no. |
Posted By: dave302
Date Posted: 02-March-2016 at 12:48AM
| Your welcome. |
Posted By: unlovedford
Date Posted: 02-March-2016 at 1:26AM
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There is a NICE Pinto for sale here locally. Has 10 hole GT wheels, maroon, LDO interior. I am soooo tempted, but have withstood it so far. ------------- Joe 1972 Mom's Squire Wagon 1972 Torino Wagon 1976 Torino 1968 Cougar XR7-First batch 1972 Torino 460 1989 BroncoII/Jeeps/Titanimous Popeye and Brutus (Rams) |
Posted By: fordpower
Date Posted: 02-March-2016 at 3:14AM
| You need to post it so I can feel bad. What is the price? |
Posted By: unlovedford
Date Posted: 02-March-2016 at 4:15AM
$3,000 or best offer. Nice cloth original seats, nice interior period, clean under the hood, has the original wheels as well. A late model 305 hp Ford V6 would be ideal in this car. ------------- Joe 1972 Mom's Squire Wagon 1972 Torino Wagon 1976 Torino 1968 Cougar XR7-First batch 1972 Torino 460 1989 BroncoII/Jeeps/Titanimous Popeye and Brutus (Rams) |
Posted By: unlovedford
Date Posted: 02-March-2016 at 4:15AM
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Last year of production. ------------- Joe 1972 Mom's Squire Wagon 1972 Torino Wagon 1976 Torino 1968 Cougar XR7-First batch 1972 Torino 460 1989 BroncoII/Jeeps/Titanimous Popeye and Brutus (Rams) |
Posted By: fordpower
Date Posted: 02-March-2016 at 4:48AM
| Ya 79 I believe. On the fox body I think. |
Posted By: californiajohnny
Date Posted: 02-March-2016 at 11:30AM
'80 i think? yeah a 4.0 from a ranger would be sweet in a pinto let me know if you find some, because there are several pintos up at that yard near me, i can check, if the stupid weather is ever decent on the weekends...nice all week then Saturday comes...it's raining sideways!!!
------------- JOHN 74 GRAN TORINO S&H CLONE 74 VETTE CUSTOM 90 S10 BLAZER 4X4 LIFTED 77 CELICA CUSTOM 75 V8 MONZA SUPERCHARGED 79 COURIER VERT. SLAMMED 75 VEGA V6 5 SPD 70 CHEV C10 P/U 68 MUSTANG FB CONVERSION |
Posted By: fordpower
Date Posted: 02-March-2016 at 1:30PM
| I'll keep you in mind. Thanks |
Posted By: dave302
Date Posted: 03-March-2016 at 1:49AM
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unlovedford wrote:Posted By: fordpower
Date Posted: 03-March-2016 at 2:37AM
| The world has gone to far.Called on lenses in TX.Guy wanted to send pic to my phone I am not that high tec. gave my email to send they he had no idea how to do that. |
Posted By: unlovedford
Date Posted: 03-March-2016 at 3:56AM
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Yep, it is a 1980 model. I really like that little car. Bob, there are no JY anywhere that still have older vehicles. Everyone crushed them all when scrap reached $15/100# last year. I would say to scour Search Tempest online to see if anyone has Pinto parts. Unfortunately, these were 2 years only, and most were hit in the front or are long-gone. ------------- Joe 1972 Mom's Squire Wagon 1972 Torino Wagon 1976 Torino 1968 Cougar XR7-First batch 1972 Torino 460 1989 BroncoII/Jeeps/Titanimous Popeye and Brutus (Rams) |
Posted By: Ranchero Fan
Date Posted: 03-March-2016 at 6:41AM
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Bob, I don't know if you're a member there, look here, http://www.fordpinto.com" rel="nofollow - www.fordpinto.com in their classified section. Maybe someone has one, or give you a lead on one. Sorry, that's all I got. I checked Craigslist by me, and nothing in the Chg/NW Ind. area ------------- Brian 1973 Ford Ranchero Big Block. ''THE OTHER WOMAN'' |
Posted By: fordpower
Date Posted: 03-March-2016 at 6:56AM
| Ya I belong,nothing like our site. |
Posted By: Ranchero Fan
Date Posted: 03-March-2016 at 7:02AM
 .------------- Brian 1973 Ford Ranchero Big Block. ''THE OTHER WOMAN'' |
Posted By: dave302
Date Posted: 04-March-2016 at 8:55AM
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This next seller did not advertise the turn signal lenses for sale, but he advertises if you are looking for any other parts just ask him. If you want to see it https://greenbay.craigslist.org/pts/5458087916.html" rel="nofollow - Click here. There is another one being parted, he has a few boxes of parts for sale. I cannot see if he has the lenses in the boxes, but you can contact him to ask him. If you want to see it http://grandrapids.craigslist.org/cto/5448115930.html" rel="nofollow - Click here.
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Posted By: fordpower
Date Posted: 05-March-2016 at 12:51AM
| called no. no response at this time |
Posted By: fordpower
Date Posted: 16-March-2016 at 8:35AM
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I found what appears to be inner fenders for my pinto.For the life of me can't see were they go. |
Posted By: fordpower
Date Posted: 08-May-2016 at 6:13AM
| Does anybody know a safe way to depressurize the bumper pistons want to tuck the pinto bumpers. |
Posted By: Big Bird
Date Posted: 08-May-2016 at 7:41AM
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Are they pressurized or just friction energy absorbers? Ford used both at different times. ------------- "What we do in full frontal view, is more honest than your cleaned-up mind." Randy 1979 T-Bird 2005 F-150 STX RCSB 4.6, 3.55 LSD How the Heck does a REGULAR CAB SHORTBED weigh over 5200 pounds? |
Posted By: californiajohnny
Date Posted: 08-May-2016 at 8:38AM
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IIRC the one's on my monza were oil filled so i drilled a small 1/8" hole at the rear on the side to drain the oil out, they may have a spring in side????IDK or friction type like randy stated??
------------- JOHN 74 GRAN TORINO S&H CLONE 74 VETTE CUSTOM 90 S10 BLAZER 4X4 LIFTED 77 CELICA CUSTOM 75 V8 MONZA SUPERCHARGED 79 COURIER VERT. SLAMMED 75 VEGA V6 5 SPD 70 CHEV C10 P/U 68 MUSTANG FB CONVERSION |
Posted By: fordpower
Date Posted: 08-May-2016 at 1:57PM
| Guess I'll try the hole idea.Watched utube I would have though drill hole in large cyl. They drilled in smaller one? |
Posted By: fordpower
Date Posted: 10-May-2016 at 10:07AM
| Drilled 1/2 deep hole nothing. Got out my joe tool and cut it off.It is a 2 in solid pipe. |
Posted By: californiajohnny
Date Posted: 10-May-2016 at 1:40PM
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there ya go, cut measure and weld ------------- JOHN 74 GRAN TORINO S&H CLONE 74 VETTE CUSTOM 90 S10 BLAZER 4X4 LIFTED 77 CELICA CUSTOM 75 V8 MONZA SUPERCHARGED 79 COURIER VERT. SLAMMED 75 VEGA V6 5 SPD 70 CHEV C10 P/U 68 MUSTANG FB CONVERSION |
Posted By: fordpower
Date Posted: 11-May-2016 at 12:59AM
| Must be a spring type still would like to remove it.Guess I will have to take it off car and play on vice. |
Posted By: fordpower
Date Posted: 28-January-2017 at 5:13AM
| Does anyone know which mustang motor mount is for the right side and left. I cleaned and painted last yr. don't remember which is which. Have to reverse for pinto. |