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General Help- Ask the Experts... / Re: 1972 front coil springs
« Last post by 65ShelbyClone on December 20, 2024, 08:09:32 PM »
I want to say I have later Pinto springs in my 73.  I did cut them though to get the ride height I desired.  Maybe someone else can chime in.
That's what I did. 1977 springs in my '72 and cut them to get the ride height I wanted.
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Your Project / Re: Project Warhead
« Last post by rob289c on December 20, 2024, 06:47:27 PM »
Looking forward to your progress and glad it's not me doing floor work!   ;D
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It's all about the Turbo... / Re: 2.3l turbo swap into a 73 pinto
« Last post by 65ShelbyClone on December 19, 2024, 08:47:53 PM »
Pretty much this subforum is the resource for giving a Pinto some 2.3T power.
For years now I haven't been getting email notifications of subscribed thread replies. Haven't changed my account settings nor email and nothing lands in the spam folder so I have to check the forums manually.
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Your Project / Re: Project Warhead
« Last post by warhead2 on December 16, 2024, 09:18:24 PM »
Yeah I definitely know about that welding trick, but good reminder
This has got me motivated. And excited to work on the
Floor pan this wknd. I still need to grind my welds
Down. I definitely will keep everyone updated.
I'll try and post more pictures this Sunday of my progress.



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Your Project / Re: Project Warhead
« Last post by rob289c on December 16, 2024, 07:54:06 PM »
Looking good... Practice makes perfect!  When I did my Mustang floors I had to replace the entire passenger side including some of the toe board, but the driver's side wasn't as bad so I only cut the bad parts out and sectioned in the parts of the new panel that was necessary. 

Some advice in case you are interested...w hen welding the sections in, don't try to run a continuous bead without stopping the trigger.  Trigger a spot at a time to let the puddle settle, then quickly hit the puddle with another quick trigger, and continue.  Warpage isn't as much a problem on the floors as it would be on a quarter panel so you can probably do a couple of inches at a time in between machine "rest periods". I'm no expert, but I've picked up a few tricks welding on junk cars through the years!  :D

Keep posting to keep us engaged.  I haven't done anything to my project in about a month.  I want to install the grill in the front surround then mount it on the car.  I did install the bumper/headlight mounts but I don't think I submitted a debrief report.  I may do it this weekend even though it is going to be frigid this weekend!

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Your Project / Re: Project Warhead
« Last post by warhead2 on December 15, 2024, 07:49:02 PM »
Got some more bad metal cut out and got this toe board
Welded in. Noticed that the metal strip over the
Frame rail was not that badly rusted so I left
It. One step closer to getting in my bigger floor pan in.
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Local Meets, Car Shows, and Cruises..Across the USA Join US! / Re: FOUND A CAR
« Last post by rob289c on November 30, 2024, 07:50:55 AM »
Car looks great.  I'm sure you will enjoy.  Are you going to keep the 200, or convert to V8?  Whatever you decide to do, any part you want or need is available so no more scavenging for Pinto parts!   :)

I love the more refined look of the 66 vs the 65.  The dash, the grill, and side ornaments are my favorite parts vs 65.  I had two 66's in the 1980-83 timeframe and would love to own a 66 convertible, but I probably won't.  I tell myself, "No more car projects" after the current project is done.  If I did get a 66 convertible, it would get the Shelby treatment as a clone of the 4 that were built in 66.  I will have to be happy with the 67 Fastback and the 67 Coupe/80 Pinto project I am currently working on. 

I know you'll probably migrate to Mustang sites, but check in from time to time to contribute.  I have had several vintage Mustangs so let me know if you have questions.  Maybe I can help.
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Local Meets, Car Shows, and Cruises..Across the USA Join US! / Re: FOUND A CAR
« Last post by 1972 Wagon on November 29, 2024, 09:49:50 AM »
Congratulation s! Glad you found a new car to enjoy driving.
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I have not been on in a while, just saw these and have to say they are bad butt!
71v8Pinto
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Local Meets, Car Shows, and Cruises..Across the USA Join US! / FOUND A CAR
« Last post by davidpinto on November 28, 2024, 10:09:51 AM »
GOT LUCKY FOUND THIS `66 MUSTANG FOR SALE.ITS BEAUTIFUL. 200 6CYL ,3 SPEED ON THE FLOOR.GREAT CONDITION.GOT A GOOD DEAL ON IT. STILL MISS THE PINTO BUT THIS MAKES UP FOR IT.
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