My first car was a brand new 1975 Pinto. I still remember the day I picked it up. They'd washed it ( from being outside ) then moved it into the showroom, and my name was written on the bottom of the big SOLD sign, in the windshield ! I've NEVER forgotten that great feeling !!! :) I LOVE the old Pintos !
My first car all green inside and out, was a 71 pinto pony 4 speed stick. The pony had a trunk. Your pinto brought back great memories . Thanks for posting the pintos. God Bless and keep safe.
When I was young, nobody wanted to be caught dead in a Pinto. Now that gas is $5 a gallon, those fuel saving cars are lookin' real good. Especially the older ones that are easier to work on.
I like these Ford Pintos. I live in New Zealand. We didn't have these models on our roads. I like the car design. They were sporty looking. I liked the 1970s AMC Pacer too. These cars were one of the first cars to have a hatchback. Good to see you giving it some attention. They must be rare to see on the road in the USA now. Its 50 years old. I was 12 years young when it rolled off the assembly line. I'm 62 now. Thanks for your posting. From Carl. PS You are a good singer.
We just love watching you and your dad work on them old cars. And then watching ya take them for a test drive we know is the best part.🤣 You're making some good memories that you will be glad you did....
A good locksmith can make a key from the door lock cylinder, which will also work the ignition switch. The trunk lock cylinder is likely to be different, so you'll have to remove it from under the hatch.
I used to drive a '72 Pinto Runabout. Mine had the 2300 engine. Just a fun car to drive. It wasn't a hot rod by any means but it did what it was built for and did it well. I did have the safety upgrade on it.
One of the things I enjoy most about your channel is that you don’t edit out the mistakes or bonehead moments you have (that we all have when wrenching on our cars) like the big RUclipsrs do. It speaks volumes of your character and how relatable you are to us everyday run of the mill shade tree mechanics that watch your channel.
great to see her running I have a soft spot for pintos I have had a few in my time and they are great running little cars that are very easy to work on love your channel and the clean content
Dear Rev and Niki T not only was the crab shellfish but he was also crabby all the time. I don't sea much of him anymore either lol. Always great videos.
A friend of mine in high school ( 80s) had a silver pinto wagon with the bubble window. My dad had a pinto race car. Brings back memories of days gone by. Thank you Rev👍
I was going to train dogs with a friend of mine whose address is McDonough, GA. I exited I-20 East onto Almon Road and followed my mapping software to the south and west. At one point, as I approached an intersection, I happened to look over my right shoulder (because something looked familiar), and there it was; Rev and Niki T's house, where you drove Puddin around the yard and squalled tires in the driveway!! I couldn't believe it, but since I've watched your channel so much I would know it anywhere. One day when I'm coming through down there at a reasonable hour of the day, I'm going to stop to shake your hand and explain how much your videos mean to me. Thank you.
Looking good Rev! Do not feel bad about the ground,it is crazy things like that will drive you crazy.But you got her going and who know Ms Nikki T may start to really like the old girl!
I drove my 1972 Pinto to school and was proud to do it. The other kids got their cars bought for them, I did the work to get mine going. Mine had a trunk though which I prefer for privacy.
Good Seeing You & Your Wife Being Back At It David, Amazing Skillset Figuring Out That Solenoid/Ignition Issue On That Old Pinto, Keep Up The Amazing Work Rev, God Bless!!
you might want to try rock auto parts they might have stuff for this old pinto,i appreciate you and your dad bringing these old cars back to life,i get excited everytime i see cars from this era with real chrome bumpers cruising on the streets.
That Pinto is the opposite of my sister's old '71 Pinto. It was yellow ( butterscotch) with a light blue driver's fender I put on it...VERY good on gas those Pinto's!! Yes, poor ground can cause one to go; what the heck is a going in here?? A lesson you won't soon forget... I enjoyed this video and it brought back some happy memories of sis's Pinto for me!!!
You got it starting easy. I have a new apreciation for old pintos now I did think much of them in 70s but now I like them. It needs a new interiour and to paint the yellow fender blue.
My best friend has owned three 93-95 mustangs two 93's that are the 2300,2.3 4cyl one is a 8 plug 5spd, and a exhaust manifold factory, and the other one is a early 93 4 spark plugs 4cyl 2300 2.3 automatic transmission and factory header . that one was silver and the other one was Calypso green both with black pinstripe.
You got a little pony. Got it running ok. Good to see you again rev.nice little beater.nothing you can't handle. There the prime rib. High there Mrs. Rib. Good to see you. They need to put those sensors on all your tools. To locate it. Press a button and it beeps. Good to see you and the wife God bless. A friend till the end.
Yes from time to time I have made bone head moves when working on cars but hey we all do it at times but that's how we learn. That old Pinto run about cleaned up real good. Glad you sorted it out and got it running. Thanks for sharing.
FYI - just for your info, I know you love Fords. In 1979 the1929 Ford Model A was 50 years old. A man named Harry Shay got permission from Ford to re-create the 1929 design and manufactured 10,000 cars. Most of them were bought by Ford dealers to be displayed in their showroms. But here's the reason for the post. They looked like the '29 and had what - PINTO ENGINE AND PINTO RUNNING GEAR. I thought y'all would get a kick out of that. The 1979 Shay Models are still around, all over the US. I've seen them advertised on Craigslist and even Marketplace. I Enjoy your videos !
Thanks for your hard work entertaining us Rev. California just decided you that all brand new pintos will have to be electric by 2035 so hang on to that runtabout.
Another awesome ride. That purple power is some stiff stuff. It will eat the skin off your hands if you dont dilute it. I use it to clean greasy engine parts. Just put it in a bucket and leave it and it will eat everything off and make it look new. I really like it for bolts and small things
1979 I had a 72 Pinto run about baby blue 2 L three speed automatic air crazy little car👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍My points used it was close on their own I just had to reset the points all the time🤔!!!!!
You are in good company Rev. Tons of folks overlook the grounds. I am always preaching and handing out test leads. doesn't matter what you are working on, in fact some computer cars are more sensitive to a bad ground.
Well, you did a good job Rev. Glad you got that ground fixed. But, you are persistent and won’t let it whoop you. Well you might make a few more improvements. And Flip these Pinto’s. God Bless!
That is so cool more pintos going back on the road just went to the junkyard today, and got some parts for my two pintos that are here and one of them is an AC car and man let me tell you by Rusty throws ice cubes!
Hey Rev! Usually you don't need to pull steering wheel to replace ignition cylinder- I have done many over the years. I just take a big lag screw and crank it into key hole with a socket and put my slide puller on it and snatch it right out it shears the little pin and new lock slides right in and when you turn key it locks pin into hole!
Also, I wouldn't mind hearing one of your sermons some day. I don't mean you filming yourself in front of a camera, but you filming yourself in front of your congregation. I was raised a Methodist, but I accept all denominations and regardless of which God we pray to, they're all a higher power than ourselves. Praise be to God.
Rev, I think that old Pinto should get a nice cheap red Maaco paint job, a cool set of the slotted mag wheels, and I'd yank that crap underpowered 4 cylinder and swap in a 302W with a five speed manual trans and a 3.73 rear end with posi. If I had to own a Pinto, that'd be my vision of it. Either the V8 or a 2.7 or 3.5L EcoBoost twin turbo V6, because I like boost (but that's ALOT of wiring for an old Pinto that you probably paid $500 for or got for free). I like to dream though.
On the Master cylinder on most fords are interchangeable. Try to order one for a 73 mustang or 77 T-Bird or 74-75 mustang 2. I’m sure all 70’s fords used the same master cylinder if I’m not mistaken. On the OHC four cylinders I would recommend using shell rotella 15w40 oil it has the right additives to help the older engines live better and a WIX filter for better engine protection . I enjoyed both pinto projects and those 2.3 Litre 4’s are hard to beat. Thank you for sharing your time with us and May Y’all have a Blessed One Sir. Iron sharpens Iron.
Can't tell you how many times I saw people try to test a solenoid with it just hanging loose. I said, you do realize solenoid needs a good ground, right? Nope, they didn't. Yes, I'm old.
I want to tell you how I love the Pinto content, my fist ever new car was a 71 Pinto, while at Fort Carson Colo. Had it all six years at Cal. Baptist Collage and Golden Gate Siminary . I'm green with envy, wish I still had mine, can't buy classic cars on Social Security, have fun they are a real hoot!
If I get part's at the local part's store and it cost's a bit more I'll pay the extra because it keeps someone in your area rather than wish or whichever, good video,great to see them going, all the best to yous and your loved ones
We really do enjoy your videos with you and your dad and your wife. That video of you and Nikki T putting the lifters in old puddin. Kinda set us back. You calling her your old lady. If I done that I would be disrespectful. Can you tell me why you're not ??? Thank you for great videos.
Simple.. she knows that I am not being disrespectful and that I love her. You can use the same words and they mean different things. I think the person saying it and the person receiving it determines if it is disrespectful. Hope that helps!
You put that yellow finder blue and I would take that in a heartbeat in little Pinto's can Really go. and I Really ni Joey you're videos God-bless you 😊😊
My first car was a brand new 1975 Pinto. I still remember the day I picked it up. They'd washed it ( from being outside ) then moved it into the showroom, and my name was written on the bottom of the big SOLD sign, in the windshield ! I've NEVER forgotten that great feeling !!! :) I LOVE the old Pintos !
It warms this old man's heart to see someone giving a "worthless econo-box" so much love. Thank you for saving these little cars. God bless.
Can't help falling for the old pintos bless them
My first car all green inside and out, was a 71 pinto pony 4 speed stick. The pony had a trunk. Your pinto brought back great memories . Thanks for posting the pintos. God Bless and keep safe.
When I was young, nobody wanted to be caught dead in a Pinto. Now that gas is $5 a gallon, those fuel saving cars are lookin' real good. Especially the older ones that are easier to work on.
I like these Ford Pintos. I live in New Zealand. We didn't have these models on our roads. I like the car design. They were sporty looking. I liked the 1970s AMC Pacer too. These cars were one of the first cars to have a hatchback. Good to see you giving it some attention. They must be rare to see on the road in the USA now. Its 50 years old. I was 12 years young when it rolled off the assembly line. I'm 62 now. Thanks for your posting. From Carl. PS You are a good singer.
Its a shame that these old Fords are left to die in the woods. Rev you BROUGHT THEM BACK TO LIFE!
A MEN
We just love watching you and your dad work on them old cars. And then watching ya take them for a test drive we know is the best part.🤣 You're making some good memories that you will be glad you did....
A good locksmith can make a key from the door lock cylinder, which will also work the ignition switch. The trunk lock cylinder is likely to be different, so you'll have to remove it from under the hatch.
I used to drive a '72 Pinto Runabout. Mine had the 2300 engine. Just a fun car to drive. It wasn't a hot rod by any means but it did what it was built for and did it well. I did have the safety upgrade on it.
OHHH YEAH there's that AWESOME SONG
One of the things I enjoy most about your channel is that you don’t edit out the mistakes or bonehead moments you have (that we all have when wrenching on our cars) like the big RUclipsrs do. It speaks volumes of your character and how relatable you are to us everyday run of the mill shade tree mechanics that watch your channel.
Honored to hear you say that.. It happens to best of us and therefore to all of us. Thanks for watching!
I am a Chevy guy, but I’d drive that old Ford around town proudly!
When I get the brakes stopping I'm going to hit the road in it. Thanks for watching and commenting to one of my favorite Alabama friends.
Brings back memories, personally if l were to repaint it, grabber blue it would be!!! Love that color!!!
Good job getting the little Pinto running!
I remember every time I would be in a hurry I would always get behind a Pinto!!!
great to see her running I have a soft spot for pintos I have had a few in my time and they are great running little cars that are very easy to work on love your channel and the clean content
This channel is only getting better and better.
Dear Rev and Niki T not only was the crab shellfish but he was also crabby all the time. I don't sea much of him anymore either lol. Always great videos.
A friend of mine in high school ( 80s) had a silver pinto wagon with the bubble window. My dad had a pinto race car. Brings back memories of days gone by. Thank you Rev👍
The runabout has a lot of potential, I liked the early ones like yours better, they are getting rare.
Very cool thanks had fun with you as I always have thanks Rev Lee
My best friend in high school drove a green pinto. Had many a ride in that car. Brings back memories.
I would love to have my old Pinto back. She was a great little car.
Ok. So I took my wife and two kids to Florida in a Pinto Runabout. It was in another life far far away in another galaxy(1967 4-door) What a trip😎
It's always awesome when you put up another video
Best title of 2022 in RUclips, I see what you did there.
Yeah you had the RevStoration one of a kind song on this episode. Now it'll be stuck in my head for a week again lol
That's funny.It's going in mine as I'm reading the comments.
I was going to train dogs with a friend of mine whose address is McDonough, GA. I exited I-20 East onto Almon Road and followed my mapping software to the south and west. At one point, as I approached an intersection, I happened to look over my right shoulder (because something looked familiar), and there it was; Rev and Niki T's house, where you drove Puddin around the yard and squalled tires in the driveway!! I couldn't believe it, but since I've watched your channel so much I would know it anywhere. One day when I'm coming through down there at a reasonable hour of the day, I'm going to stop to shake your hand and explain how much your videos mean to me. Thank you.
I am pretty sure we still have tires tracks from all the circles puddin made in our yard! 😂😂
Great job Rev! Way to be persistent. Adapt, improvise, and Overcome.😄
Great to get it running!😀🛠️🔧
I still say 17" cragers on the wagon. Everyone would go nuts for that car. Like a little pro touring car❤️❤️
Made my day watching this,need to find a Maverick Grabber!!
when i met my wife she had one i loved it. cool lil buggie. sad to see it go. hang on to her rev,,
Looking good Rev! Do not feel bad about the ground,it is crazy things like that will drive you crazy.But you got her going and who know Ms Nikki T may start to really like the old girl!
Enjoyed!!! 👍🙂
I drove my 1972 Pinto to school and was proud to do it. The other kids got their cars bought for them, I did the work to get mine going. Mine had a trunk though which I prefer for privacy.
keep saving them old fords,luv pintos and luv your vids!!!you guys are great!!!!!
Love this series can’t wait to see more.
Great job with the Pinto Rev.! She’s a runner and she looks good after the power wash. Nice! Be well sir and my best to the family. Big Al.
I hope to see you guys at the Somerset Ford Cruise /parade in Somerset Kentucky!!!! This weekend😍🤩🤪
Good Seeing You & Your Wife Being Back At It David, Amazing Skillset Figuring Out That Solenoid/Ignition Issue On That Old Pinto, Keep Up The Amazing Work Rev, God Bless!!
you might want to try rock auto parts they might have stuff for this old pinto,i appreciate you and your dad bringing these old cars back to life,i get excited everytime i see cars from this era with real chrome bumpers cruising on the streets.
Rev storey's great video thanks for your time
Rev, I drove right by your house Monday night but I didn't see anyone filming and nothing was on fire so I just honked waved and kept driving.
Awesome channel REV.
Mom had a pinto runabout back in the 70’s not a bad little car👍
Yeah I learned that about the solenoid several years ago. They won't do anything if they're not grounded good! The little pinto ain't half bad now!
Nice job Rev! Brings me back!!
That Pinto is the opposite of my sister's old '71 Pinto. It was yellow ( butterscotch) with a light blue driver's fender I put on it...VERY good on gas those Pinto's!!
Yes, poor ground can cause one to go; what the heck is a going in here??
A lesson you won't soon forget...
I enjoyed this video and it brought back some happy memories of sis's Pinto for me!!!
Hello Rev and the ole man
Love the channel god bless you the oleman and the family and moose would love to see the Bronco back god bless
You got it starting easy. I have a new apreciation for old pintos now I did think much of them in 70s but now I like them. It needs a new interiour and to paint the yellow fender blue.
Definitely the 2.3 wasn't a powerhouse of a engine but they were very reliable.
It is interesting how people reference the power of an engine as the first thing they talk about no matter what engine it is.
it’s the mini stock engine of choice at local short tracks
My best friend has owned three 93-95 mustangs two 93's that are the 2300,2.3 4cyl one is a 8 plug 5spd, and a exhaust manifold factory, and the other one is a early 93 4 spark plugs 4cyl 2300 2.3 automatic transmission and factory header . that one was silver and the other one was Calypso green both with black pinstripe.
I had a 1978 Ford Courier with that engine and it was great
Love that car! It won’t take a lot to get her back on the road! Great job Rev!
You got a little pony. Got it running ok. Good to see you again rev.nice little beater.nothing you can't handle. There the prime rib. High there Mrs. Rib. Good to see you. They need to put those sensors on all your tools. To locate it. Press a button and it beeps. Good to see you and the wife God bless. A friend till the end.
Yes from time to time I have made bone head moves when working on cars but hey we all do it at times but that's how we learn. That old Pinto run about cleaned up real good. Glad you sorted it out and got it running. Thanks for sharing.
For me it is time and more times
You did good Rev, saved another on from the crusher!
You did good, we all end up chasing our tail one time your another where it be pliers or grounds.
FYI - just for your info, I know you love Fords. In 1979 the1929 Ford Model A was 50 years old. A man named Harry Shay got permission from Ford to re-create the 1929 design and manufactured 10,000 cars. Most of them were bought by Ford dealers to be displayed in their showroms. But here's the reason for the post. They looked like the '29 and had what - PINTO ENGINE AND PINTO RUNNING GEAR. I thought y'all would get a kick out of that. The 1979 Shay Models are still around, all over the US. I've seen them advertised on Craigslist and even Marketplace. I Enjoy your videos !
David the runabout looked good
Always awesome to see y'all. Missed not seeing your dad. Blessings to y'all from California.
Thanks for your hard work entertaining us Rev. California just decided you that all brand new pintos will have to be electric by 2035 so hang on to that runtabout.
Yay back to my favorite intro
Another awesome ride. That purple power is some stiff stuff. It will eat the skin off your hands if you dont dilute it. I use it to clean greasy engine parts. Just put it in a bucket and leave it and it will eat everything off and make it look new. I really like it for bolts and small things
Next I guess is to get the runabout to stopabout!!!!! Lol God bless
I think these are neat cars. You certainly won't see a second one in town!.
Hello rev
Love this channel Hi Rev Hi Nikki T and whole family God Bless 💟💟💟💟💟💟💟
1979 I had a 72 Pinto run about baby blue 2 L three speed automatic air crazy little car👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍My points used it was close on their own I just had to reset the points all the time🤔!!!!!
You are in good company Rev. Tons of folks overlook the grounds. I am always preaching and handing out test leads. doesn't matter what you are working on, in fact some computer cars are more sensitive to a bad ground.
Well, you did a good job Rev. Glad you got that ground fixed. But, you are persistent and won’t let it whoop you. Well you might make a few more improvements. And Flip these Pinto’s. God Bless!
Great looking car
Great video Rev as always, God Bless you and your family.
Thanks for sharing. Always a pleasure watching.👍
Awesome video thank for sharing.
That is so cool more pintos going back on the road just went to the junkyard today, and got some parts for my two pintos that are here and one of them is an AC car and man let me tell you by Rusty throws ice cubes!
Hey Rev! Usually you don't need to pull steering wheel to replace ignition cylinder- I have done many over the years. I just take a big lag screw and crank it into key hole with a socket and put my slide puller on it and snatch it right out it shears the little pin and new lock slides right in and when you turn key it locks pin into hole!
This one has a pin that had to be depressed to get the cylinder out. It had to be turned in the run.position and I thought ACC.. My fault.
🥰 Another great episode 👏
Amen too that rev. You get it going.
I like the wagon better!!
Also, I wouldn't mind hearing one of your sermons some day. I don't mean you filming yourself in front of a camera, but you filming yourself in front of your congregation. I was raised a Methodist, but I accept all denominations and regardless of which God we pray to, they're all a higher power than ourselves. Praise be to God.
Rev, I think that old Pinto should get a nice cheap red Maaco paint job, a cool set of the slotted mag wheels, and I'd yank that crap underpowered 4 cylinder and swap in a 302W with a five speed manual trans and a 3.73 rear end with posi. If I had to own a Pinto, that'd be my vision of it. Either the V8 or a 2.7 or 3.5L EcoBoost twin turbo V6, because I like boost (but that's ALOT of wiring for an old Pinto that you probably paid $500 for or got for free). I like to dream though.
On the Master cylinder on most fords are interchangeable. Try to order one for a 73 mustang or 77 T-Bird or 74-75 mustang 2.
I’m sure all 70’s fords used the same master cylinder if I’m not mistaken.
On the OHC four cylinders I would recommend using shell rotella 15w40 oil it has the right additives to help the older engines live better and a WIX filter for better engine protection .
I enjoyed both pinto projects and those 2.3 Litre 4’s are hard to beat.
Thank you for sharing your time with us and May Y’all have a Blessed One Sir.
Iron sharpens Iron.
Can't tell you how many times I saw people try to test a solenoid with it just hanging loose. I said, you do realize solenoid needs a good ground, right? Nope, they didn't. Yes, I'm old.
Hey don't call me old. I'm not ready for the truth.
No, none of you are old! Let's try to get over the age thing right now, ok, please, huh!😀😀🛠️
The solenoid is grounded through the body that is why it mounts usually on the inner fender
I want to tell you how I love the Pinto content, my fist ever new car was a 71 Pinto, while at Fort Carson Colo. Had it all six years at Cal. Baptist Collage and Golden Gate Siminary . I'm green with envy, wish I still had mine, can't buy classic cars on Social Security, have fun they are a real hoot!
Great video glad you posted keep them coming thanks
I like the intro... Pinto Run about! Wonder we're ya got that idea? Love it brother
If I get part's at the local part's store and it cost's a bit more I'll pay the extra because it keeps someone in your area rather than wish or whichever, good video,great to see them going, all the best to yous and your loved ones
Besides puddin, that's my favorite vehicle you have
We really do enjoy your videos with you and your dad and your wife. That video of you and Nikki T putting the lifters in old puddin. Kinda set us back. You calling her your old lady. If I done that I would be disrespectful. Can you tell me why you're not ??? Thank you for great videos.
Simple.. she knows that I am not being disrespectful and that I love her. You can use the same words and they mean different things. I think the person saying it and the person receiving it determines if it is disrespectful. Hope that helps!
I still like the wagon, My mother had one from new to the 80's.
Not bad looking Pinto I have owned quite a few of them over the years back in the day Great little cars good on gas
Looking sharp now. After that wash.
Great video as usual. I honestly think Pintos get too much hate.
Hi David I am the FRIST one here 😀
Cute little car! Be it would be great with a Ford 302 or 351W swap! Guess you would have to reengineer the car for that! Great video!😀👍🛠️🔧
It's looking good Rev you will have it road worthy soon.
Uh oh Nikki T is warming up to the little Pinto 🤣
You put that yellow finder blue and I would take that in a heartbeat in little Pinto's can Really go. and I Really ni Joey you're videos God-bless you 😊😊
Why don't you paint the fender blue after you buy it?