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Proof that the Ford Pinto makes a capable street machine? | Articles

Proof that the Ford Pinto makes a capable street machine? | Articles

Tom1200

UltraDork

3/1/22 12:29 p.m.

My mother had a Pinto (79) that featured the the Starky & Hutch Stripe; we flogged that poor car down gravel roads. I drove it like I hated it because I did. Over the years I learned that the cars actually have good bones.

As for the exploding gas tanks; if I remember correctly there is a simple retro fit, and the issue was limited to only certain years. I friend once told me all you have to do is change the upper shock bolt.

In stock trim the cars are very soft (go figure) and under heavy braking have a tendency to lock the rear wheels first. Firming up the suspension cures this.

The wagon with a turbo coupe motor sounds cool.

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