Paniting the green Pinto

[lobster]

I am thinking about painting the old green Pinto org. paint any thoughs tips on this. Color silver thanks Glenn

[Tobey]

I just got finished painting my Pinto. I went with Grabber Blue. The paint I used was an enamel, a Dupont line called Nason. I got it at O'Reilly's for $50/gallon. One gallon did the whole car. We used the enamel because it is a one-step paint, just spray a couple of coats and you're done.

Here's the pictures and story:
http://users3.ev1.net/~tobeytaylor/Paintin...INGthePINTO.htm

[joeg]

Nice job, Tobey!

To save money, you might go ask the paint store if they have any "Mistaken Mixed" paint for sale. Can't be fussy about shades of colors.

Cheers.

[Dick Elliott]

Glenn!
Your car's not number 13 is it? You need a postive paint color like RED. RED neans, GET OUT OF MY WAY!!!! Baby blue means, please don't hurt me (wimper/wimper). Paint that sucker some bright color to let everone know to get out of your way or else. Paint that pup Red/ White/ & Blue so when you pass a Beamer or Ricer, they'll give up on the spot. Realy, though, the pretty'est Pinto I ever saw was Hugger/Grabber Blue, letter'd in Yellow. You could see it any where on the track. Try it / you'll like it! DICK

[This message has been edited by Dick Elliott (edited April 07, 2004).]

[BMW RACER]

"Pass a Beamer" In a Pinto!! Like that would ever happen ;-) Actually I'm a closet Ford guy and I've always had a soft spot for Grabber Blue.
Glenn how about those '70's retro avocado or butterscotch colors? Heck I don't care what color you paint it, just get your arse out here!
Ford guys, I may race a BMW but I tow it with a Ford.

[lobster]

Thanks for the input! i am awaiting Topeka to send me my provisnal 5 weeks and counting I called them today they are back logged! Tobey your car looks great kind of the way I was thinking of painting it! John see you at the track soon Dick I like the bright colors also Glenn

[Tobey]

Thanks for the compliments. Hopefully I won't wreck it the first time out...

[Dick Elliott]

Just remember that there are fast Beamers and slow Beamers and fast Pintos and slow Pintos. Beware of the fast ones!!! SFR has a fast one I hear. Down south, only time will tell. DICK

Originally posted by BMW RACER:
"Pass a Beamer" In a Pinto!! Like that would ever happen ;-) Actually I'm a closet Ford guy and I've always had a soft spot for Grabber Blue.
Glenn how about those '70's retro avocado or butterscotch colors? Heck I don't care what color you paint it, just get your arse out here!
Ford guys, I may race a BMW but I tow it with a Ford.

[Dick Elliott]

Glenn!
If your still looking for wheels there's a set of 4 ENKEL 13x5.5 on E-Bay at the ford pinto site. Whats good is to look down toward the bottom of the posting and see a picture of at least ten zellion mag wheels in the picture in one location. Go for it. DICK

[lobster]

Dick Thank you so much I knew they were out there!! Maybe he has some Centerlines he is in northern cal. so it wont be a problem Thank again Glenn

[Joe Craven]

Are these centerlines? Unfortunately, they are 14x6"
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAP...item=2472116784

BTW, good luck with the Pinto. If I wasn't racing a Capri I might try a Pinto. I'd probably go with the 2230lb early Pinto with the 2.0 . It's 50lb lighter than the 2002, 70lb lighter than the Capri although the compression is a bit lower than the Capri.

In regards to a color, pick one that'll make it stand out. Nothing will embarass a "yuppie" racer more than getting passed by a Pinto - hahahaha. When I first brought my Capri from NASA PS3 to SCCA ITB, one of the Volvo 142e drivers came by to congratulate me on winning my 1st race. He kept asking, a Capri? , a Capri? BTW, he keeps getting faster, his Volvo hauls down the straights.

[lobster]

Joe thanks yeah they look like c lines but they are not these are a cast wheel Later glenn