Blue 72

[Reeves1]

Was wondering what was really rusted on this car.
Pulled the interior today.
It's not really that bad. I've seen much worse on this forum being restored.
On the drivers side the one place that will take a person (body shop) with skills is the leg (?) behind the door, at the bottom. Small area needs to be replaced. Same of right side, but not as bad.
Drivers floor has on small area to be replaced.
Right side floor, where it bends upwards, has an area about 10" x 10" that needs to be replaced.

I'd need doors and fenders.

In my honest opinion, it's too good to scrap. Seen way worse here being done.

I have most of what I need to build a 332 - 302w stroker. T5. All I'm missing is a pile of small stuff. All rubber seals (doors, windows etc).
I have most of the suspension parts.

Just added 11 pictures. Should have taken more after washing/power washing. This will give you an idea though....

http://smg.photobucket.com/user/DerrickJB/library/Blue%2072?sort=3&page=1

[Reeves1]

Put your order in with map351 (Mike).

He will be making/selling them.

[Pinto5.0]

I would like to have a frt spoiler as yours for the 72
I picked up this weekend.It also is a V8.I posted in
your thread about interest in the spoiler.Let me
know if you would.

I'm after one for my '73 as well. I'll need it to cover my V8 radiator when the time comes......

[Reeves1]

Good news/bad news.

Good: found a good standard bore 302w roller block or a great price.

Bad: I had to change the front left tire yet again. I had to get into there anyway to pull a shock. Wanted to check a stock shock for stroke length, as my white car has Koni shocks. Also needed to count the coils on a stock shock.
While in there I pulled the plastic shield from behind the wheel.
All seams are badly rusted & already expanding. Lots.
Looks like I posted this "project: too soon. Car is hooped.

[Reeves1]

I feel lucky, we just don't have the rust that some other areas have, my 72 parts pinto has no where near the rust that has, and I'll give it to anyone that wants the WHOLE car not pieces...

Send pictures.....I may take it.

[fast64ranchero]

I feel lucky, we just don't have the rust that some other areas have, my 72 parts pinto has no where near the rust that has, and I'll give it to anyone that wants the WHOLE car not pieces...

[Reeves1]

racer99 - I will let you know.

[racer99]

I would like to have a frt spoiler as yours for the 72
I picked up this weekend.It also is a V8.I posted in
your thread about interest in the spoiler.Let me
know if you would.

[dave1987]

Now this is going to be a fun and good project to watch!

[Reeves1]

See the front air dam on my white car in my sig line ? Going to have another made for this build.
I'll also be using a Hot Pants Kit from Mike.

[Reeves1]

Link deleted due to P Bucket issues......

Thought I may as well start a topic on it. Before pictures in above link.
It will be a year long (at least) project.

I have been offered a new set of fenders from a fellow member (I said yes).
I have found a right rear quarter. Will be trying to find a left one.
Will also be looking for both doors.

I found out that without fenders, doors & rear quarters removed I can have it glass blasted (inside and out) for about $400.00. Then epoxy primed for another $150.00.
I'll have that done late this summer/early fall. This gives me all winter to work on it.

Plan is for sub frame connectors. Tubs etc. Narrowed diff & much more.

Plan is also to pick up a 302w roller block. Bore & stroke to 347.
I already have headers & front mounts. All external parts off of the 302w I pulled from my other car will be used.
I have the T-5 I took out of my white 72. If it is OK inside, I'll use it. If not, maybe an AOD 4 spd auto ?