Author Topic: Pam - Bear Claw! (Read 3553 times)

LilDrunkenSmurf · « **on:** July 09, 2017, 07:14:40 pm »

I was going to drag this out, and build hype, until the reveal, but there's just too much going on for me to try and be a hype man. So without further ado, I bring to you... Pam:

Dusty1 by Jory Irving, on Flickr

Pam is a 1978 Ford Pinto with 114k on it. I'm the third owner, and I've had it stored since early 2008. Pam has a 2.3L lima motor w/ a 3spd automatic transmission.

No, it doesn't explode.

As far as plans go, plan 1 was to see if it runs.

It does.

Barely.

But that's okay. Because now I can pull it, and sell it, to help put this in:

"Parts" by Jory Irving, on Flickr

Which is a Ford Windsor 302, with a T5 transmission, and 8.8" rear end w/ 3.8 ratio and LSD. With matching driveshaft, wiring harness, and ECU.

Myself and Haplo went out to my dad's place in Langdon, where it's sat untouched for 9 years.

Dusty3 by Jory Irving, on Flickr

Dusty2 by Jory Irving, on Flickr

Roll out by Jory Irving, on Flickr

Rolled up by Jory Irving, on Flickr

We've moved it to a temporary home at Haplo's place, since I have enough cars in my place.

Rolled in by Jory Irving, on Flickr

The paint's in decent condition for a car that has 10 years on me. But where it really shines is the quality of the interior... After a good vacuuming. Not so much on the colour however.

Interior 1 by Jory Irving, on Flickr

Interior 2 by Jory Irving, on Flickr

Interior 3 by Jory Irving, on Flickr

LilDrunkenSmurf · « **Reply #1 on:** July 09, 2017, 07:14:48 pm »

Thanks to Canuckrz research, and Haplo's weird assay schedule, we managed to score a '96 Explorer intake manifold (upper and lower), which is apparently a cheap 15-20hp gain. The biggest issue is that I'm going to be nickled and dimed to death on this swap. The things I know I need:

~~Upper Intake Manifold~~
~~Lower Intake Manifold~~
Clutch Kit
Mustang II Engine Mounts
Pedal Box
Exhaust System
Radiator
Rad Fans
Distributor
Modify rear end for leaf springs
Mustang II oil pan/sump
Shifter
Shift Knob
Electric fuel pump
Fuel regulator
Fuel lines
Fuel injectors

LilDrunkenSmurf · « **Reply #2 on:** July 09, 2017, 07:14:54 pm »

Placeholder 2

Haplo90 · « **Reply #3 on:** July 09, 2017, 07:21:15 pm »

Placeholder 3.

Because I want to be.

jellynuts · « **Reply #4 on:** July 09, 2017, 07:25:09 pm »

Here are some more pics I took last night. Very excited that you'll be in town more often.

Ambystom01 · « **Reply #5 on:** July 09, 2017, 07:25:52 pm »

I see nothing.

jellynuts · « **Reply #6 on:** July 09, 2017, 07:27:27 pm »

Quote from: Ambystom01 on July 09, 2017, 07:25:52 pm

I see nothing.

Hmm, that's weird. Everything works fine for me...

kijho · « **Reply #7 on:** July 09, 2017, 07:34:23 pm »

Quote from: jellynuts on July 09, 2017, 07:25:09 pm

Here are some more pics I took last night. Very excited that you'll be in town more often.

jellynuts · « **Reply #8 on:** July 09, 2017, 07:57:08 pm »

Quote from: kijho on July 09, 2017, 07:34:23 pm

Quote from: jellynuts on July 09, 2017, 07:25:09 pm
Here are some more pics I took last night. Very excited that you'll be in town more often.

Hey, how did you get into my Pamela Anderson collection

kijho · « **Reply #9 on:** July 09, 2017, 08:06:01 pm »

Quote from: jellynuts on July 09, 2017, 07:57:08 pm

Hey, how did you get into my Pamela Anderson collection

I couldn't see it at first it just was...

Asstuna · « **Reply #10 on:** July 09, 2017, 09:09:45 pm »

uckfayers

seat safety switch · « **Reply #11 on:** July 09, 2017, 09:26:19 pm »

This better be what I think it is.

RedndWhite · « **Reply #12 on:** July 09, 2017, 09:59:59 pm »

Quote from: LilDrunkenSmurf on July 09, 2017, 07:14:40 pm

Since my wife decided to out me, to enough people. I guess I can start posting about this.

Dude! That looks like it'll be fun!

trevoroni · « **Reply #13 on:** July 09, 2017, 10:02:39 pm »

You too?

10secdream · « **Reply #14 on:** July 10, 2017, 07:47:50 am »

I don't see anything either.

Rathburn · « **Reply #15 on:** July 10, 2017, 08:27:58 am »

Car looks good, LDS.

Quote from: 10secdream on July 10, 2017, 07:47:50 am

I don't see anything either.

You need to have a WSC Premium account.

LilDrunkenSmurf · « **Reply #16 on:** July 17, 2017, 07:13:30 pm »

First two posts updated.

kijho · « **Reply #17 on:** July 17, 2017, 07:27:52 pm »

I was always right

RedBimmer93 · « **Reply #18 on:** July 17, 2017, 07:34:50 pm »

Quote from: kijho on July 17, 2017, 07:27:52 pm

I was always right

I spoiled the suprised, then i was told not to, and un-spoiled it.

http://www.westernsubaruclub.com/smf/index.php?topic=16002.msg225182#msg225182

LilDrunkenSmurf · « **Reply #19 on:** July 17, 2017, 07:36:40 pm »

Quote from: RedBimmer93 on July 17, 2017, 07:34:50 pm

I spoiled the suprised, then i was told not to, and un-spoiled it.

http://www.westernsubaruclub.com/smf/index.php?topic=16002.msg225182#msg225182

Huh. I forgot I posted on here. Hilariously, those are photobucket pictures.

kijho · « **Reply #20 on:** July 17, 2017, 07:43:41 pm »

You paid $500?

??

Haplo90 · « **Reply #21 on:** July 17, 2017, 07:45:00 pm »

Quote from: LilDrunkenSmurf on July 17, 2017, 07:36:40 pm

Huh. I forgot I posted on here. Hilariously, those are photobucket pictures.

Best part of that old thread is where you say you've never done a compression test.

Then you owned a Subaru.

And have now done more compression tests than you can count.

jellynuts · « **Reply #22 on:** July 17, 2017, 08:09:04 pm »

Quote from: kijho on July 17, 2017, 07:27:52 pm

I was always right

And not a single thanks for saving your face.

Canuckrz · « **Reply #23 on:** July 17, 2017, 08:36:48 pm »

So the rear end did have an lsd? Sick. Wish we took a video of getting that damn 302 out of the truck bed.

diamondedge · « **Reply #24 on:** July 17, 2017, 10:00:02 pm »

Jory I'm in for any PnP trips you wish to make cuz #wagonthings

This thing is tight. Can you autoX it as well...?