My new daily driver - 1973 Pinto Wagon

Discussion in 'General Station Wagon Discussions' started by dianne, Sep 17, 2013.

  1. DaveNz

    DaveNz Active Member

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    Been for a hell ride in one of these, a friend of the family dropped a healthy 351 in his. Pinned to the seat at 120 mph still winding up got my attention pretty quick - not a ford man butt it earned my respect. That might get you thinking lol:)
     
  2. dianne

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    Why are front will drive car wheels not good on a Pinto? Is this like sending someone out to look for a moon hook?

    LOL
     
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    JMO but I like the idea of the rings too.:)
     
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    I'm thinking so. Painting next week, they are pretty inexpensive on ebay :)
     
  5. ModelT1

    ModelT1 Still Lost in the 50's

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    Keep it simple. Put on the trim rings.
     
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    hey, hey, hey

    Mustang II's came with the mag wheels you're talking about. Check dismantler yards for Mustang II's
     
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    How about Bret for the Maverick! :2_thumbs_up_-_anima

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    David :)
     
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    I agree, it's going to be trim rings :)
     
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    Actually, I think the trim rings will do :) Mustang II wheels on a Pinto, well like putting an AK in a chimps hands LOL
     
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    Thanks a good one, but I dunno until I drive him some ;)
     
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    Call the Pinto Wagon "Goose" and leave the Maverick as "Maverick" - now you've got Top Gun in your driveway!

    I named my wagon "Betty White Ford", for obvious reasons....
     
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    ModelT1 Still Lost in the 50's

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    I always feel bad at times like this. I call my cars---CAR---, my pick up truck THE TRUCK, and my 55 station wagon----THE WAGON. I suppose if I had a dog he'd be DOG !
     
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    Nice try, but.........NOPE.
     

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