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Post by POISON PINTO on Feb 6, 2007 9:30:44 GMT -4
For those interested, here's a little journal I'm keeping on the progress on the restoration of my V8 Pinto. This car will live half it's life on the track, but still be street driven. The car was already setup with a V8 and raced for many years. (Some of you Oysterbeder's might remember this car formerly owned by Doug Havenga) I'm doing a total redo of the whole car, including plans for a 408W stroker.  Still working on the body, and hope to soon start the engine. Hope to maybe gain some advice from some of the veteran racers on the board, since this is my first build of this type. Well, first build period!!  Pinto Project Journal |
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Post by oldschool on Feb 6, 2007 13:56:21 GMT -4
Your build is looking good! That will make for one quick little Pinto!
Keith
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Post by Jeff Kempton on Feb 6, 2007 17:01:26 GMT -4
You've come a long way with your Pinto already! Always liked V-8 Pintos, Vegas, and Arrows, due to my first getting hooked on drag racing when these body styles absolutely ruled Pro Stock racing.
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Post by 347tony on Feb 7, 2007 21:54:44 GMT -4
looking good! and 408, wow hang the he** on. |
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Post by POISON PINTO on Jul 26, 2007 18:58:13 GMT -4
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Post by POISON PINTO on Aug 10, 2007 14:59:27 GMT -4
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Post by Swifty on Aug 15, 2007 16:10:31 GMT -4
seen a neon painted that shade once
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Post by 78SS on Aug 16, 2007 19:59:33 GMT -4
I think it takes a very secure man to paint a car that color!! Hat's off..
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Post by Swifty on Aug 23, 2007 18:09:42 GMT -4
I think it takes a very secure man to paint a car that color!! Hat's off.. X2, and ya know it's gonna be fast |
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Post by POISON PINTO on Jun 16, 2008 9:47:54 GMT -4
I lost a lot of momentum on the car the last few months. I quit my last job and recently opened my own business, so a lot of my time has been taken up. But I'm determined to get this car going this season!! I ditched the 408 idea, and went with a 306 that I got from a MDR.com member (thanks again Tony). Should be plenty to get a light little Pinto moving!! Got the engine and transmission ready to go in. Hopefully it'll be buttoned up sometime in the next few days. Then a few things here and there before a T&T!! I can't wait!!!! I'm sure this thing will get some attention! LOL      I'm hoping the 8" rear will hold up. I rebulit it with a Richmond kit, 4.11 gears and a Lock-Rite locker. I guess we will see!! |
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Still working on the body, and hope to soon start the engine. Hope to maybe gain some advice from some of the veteran racers on the board, since this is my first build of this type. Well, first build period!! 
