Buying a V8 Pinto and Driving it 3000 Miles Home (Tuning, Testing, and So Much Heat) (Ep.2)

We finished the last episode with the car finally starting up and running, but it was far from perfect! This time we'll do what we can to improve the tune, troubleshoot problems, and try (again and again) to get this road trip started for real.
Timeline of filming: June 17th, 2021 - June 21st, 2021
Huge thanks to everyone appearing in this video:
Rob ( / magic.spoolbus )
Sean ( / sldiscgolf )
Andy
Landlord/Vehicle Services:
Travis @trav1_0
Typeface/Ending Artwork/Consulting:
Courtney ([e-mail])
All music created by Josh Woodward (www.joshwoodward.com/).
Music licensed under Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) (creativecommons.org/licenses/....
Tracks have been edited to fit video content (lengthened, shortened, spliced).
Song List (Order of First Appearance):
0:00:01 Aimless [Instrumental] (Addressed to the Stars)
0:02:55 Inertia [Instrumental] (Not Quite Connected)
0:08:34 Can't Take Our Love Away [Instrumental] (Crawford Street)
0:17:29 The Pawnbroker's Stepdaughter [Instrumental] (Crawford Street)
0:23:49 Home Improvement [Instrumental] (Here Today)
0:37:07 Built to Last [Instrumental] (Sandcastles)
0:45:08 Hollow Grove [Instrumental] (The Wake)
0:49:13 Dizzy Spells [Instrumental] (Not Quite Connected)
0:53:52 Swimming in Turpentine [Instrumental] (Ashes)
1:02:47 Knock [Instrumental] (Addressed to the Stars)
1:07:07 Water in the Creek [Instrumental] (The Wake)
1:12:16 Oh Mallory [Instrumental] (The Wake)
1:15:24 The Box (Sandcastles)
1:17:45 I Will Not Let You Let Me Down (The Wake)
Chapters:
0:00:00 Intro
0:00:21 Day 6 (Thursday)
0:23:45 Day 7 (Friday)
0:49:09 Day 8 (Saturday)
0:53:48 Day 9 (Sunday)
Thanks for watching, and joining us on this adventure! Please let us know what you think! Consider supporting us via Patreon as well! / fuzzydiceprojects
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Check out our second channel for a variety of other content: / @fuzzydicepastimes

[@FuzzyDiceProjects]

Fair warning: this episode is pretty slow in parts and repetitive, we spent a lot of time trying to get the engine running at a more acceptable operating temperature and fixed/improved a bunch of things along the way but it isn't until 3/4 of the way through that we actually get ready to road trip the car. After so much time editing it feels like I'm just crossing my eyes when I look at this video so I can't tell if it's even any good at this point haha. (Part 3 is better, I swear.) Current plan is to have Part 3 up in two weeks, and Part 4 hopefully two weeks after that. Four still needs a LOT of work though so it may take a little longer than that.

[@zacharytribou2728]

You make me wanna waste all my money on Pontiac cars 👍🏻

[@Block-Rider]

how much hp

[@coffeefish]

More ice!

[@achimhaun2726]

Don't care if parts were repetitive, I loved it!!!

[@NeverLetOff]

This is great

[@JerryEricsson]

My good wife and I used to go south for the winter. We drove most of those roads from time to time so this is like a trip home for me! My good wife is at rest now having lost a fight with cancer a year and a half ago, and the motor home sits half buried in the back yard now and I try to live out my life here in the home we bought and paid for many years ago in South Dakota.

[@CurtisG-oq5wu]

That my friend is exactly my circumstance that I find myself in. My darling wife has been gone almost two and one half years. So here I am in NC living as best as I can with my 30 year old motorhome under the shed in back. People say it will get better. When? Keep on plugging along Jerry. Lets don't give up. Oh, we both loved SD. Been through there many times. Curtis

[@wwallusa123]

Sorry for your loss

[@wwallusa123]

Sorry for your loss

[@nlite10nd1]

Ok today is January the 29th 2022 and I just came across your comment and I would like to say my deepest condolence to you I AM truly sorry to hear that you lost your wife to cancer that breaks my heart .My advice to you is DIG OUT that old motor home and take her out for one last road trip take care

[@22sojourner]

Jerry Ericsson, & Curtis G 1945, I'm so regretfully sorry, same here, my dearest left this earth too, she was my everything.

[@johnherdener6801]

Since the engine had been apart my concern is weather the head gaskets were installed backward. If they are installed correctly you should see a tab of head gasket protruding past the head at the bottom front head bolt on both heads. If you do not see a tab of head gasket the gasket is most likely installed backward blocking off coolant passages.

[@VB-bk1lh]

Love the videos so far! Back in the mid 80's I bought one of those later Pintos for dirt cheap, a car with low miles, a four cylinder engine and still with shiny paint. The first thing I did was procure a wrecked 1986 Mustang with 7k on the odometer for its powertrain. Not wanting to remove a perfectly good motor for a V8 swap, I set on a path to destroy the 2.3L four cylinder. It never happened, the motor ran regardless of my abuse for 760,000 miles. In the mean time I bought a '79 Mercury Bobcat and stuck the Mustang motor, trans, and rear in that car. It was all bone stock, I cut the rear axle down to fit the car, and ran the Borg Warner T5. The only real mods I made was to fit the Mustang radiator into the Pinto, and to weld in some serious frame connectors under the car. It never saw a ton of use but it was reliable, at least as reliable as the Mustang it all came out of. The Pinto on the other hand wouldn't die, it became my chase vehicle for other projects. I and a few friends made many trips much like yours all over the country to bring home various projects over the years. The Pinto was always the chase vehicle. The best improvement I ever made to the car was a super low 8" rear end, (in prep for a future V8 swap that never happened), and a trailer hitch. I sold that car after 27 years in my possession in 2008 with 760K on it and still running with the original 2.3L engine and four speed manual trans. It never saw a bit of rust, the original paint lasted pretty much to the day I sold it, and the interior was pretty much all bone stock. I wish I still had it today, but it by far served its purpose well all those years. The farthest trip I recall off hand was a trip to TX to bring back a 61 Dodge truck, it was in bad shape, the motor was shot, it was overheating the whole ride home, and it took a week to drive 1,700 miles or so home, where we tossed the stock 225 I6 for a 440 V8 and 727 automatic trans. The Pinto made dozens of trips to FL and NC, it regularly drove to CO and ME, and its last ride, was by the next owner who bought it from me in NJ and drove it home to NM. My last long distance adventure like yours was 20 years ago or so, with only a few 1,200 mile runs to FL here and there lately but we never forget the trips we make when we're young like your doing now. In hindsight, many of the trips I made back in the day would have likely been better off taken with a truck and trailer but we were poor and had no choice. Now I've got a diesel truck, several trailers, and due to the cost of fuel and a lack of time I usually just have projects shipped home. It usually ends up cheaper in the long run, but not near as much fun.

[@AutoAuctionRebuilds]

Man been waiting on this one!!

[@williamsinger4124]

Awesome video on the Diamante today. For someone who doesn't "work on anything " you did a great job

[@AutoAuctionRebuilds]

@@williamsinger4124 lol thanks man

[@brittanyjeffrandolph7497]

Randy I love it that you support many other channels not many others do that Randy is a real one for sure @Auto Auction Rebuilds

[@WayneEarls]

Same I think he should keep doing the old throw away car builds.

[@AutoAuctionRebuilds]

@@brittanyjeffrandolph7497 thanks man

[@arnoldcp11]

Loving this series. I know you apologized for it being slow or repetitive but...So is working on cars. Thanks for showing real life, trials and tribulations included. PS - it has been so long since I saw one of those 9th gen stepside F150s in one piece, I had forgotten how much I like them.

[@thomaspaluszak7295]

gotta agree with you on this one, my truck has taken about 4 different instances of trying to fix the same 3 things over and over

[@franciscojaviergonzalezlar3998]

i dont got boring while seeing this video, is one hour long video and i'm happy with it

[@corporalclegg914]

agreed. these dudes embarked on a tough & challenging mission. they’ll never forget it. sharing the adventure with us is really cool, too. they’ve built a great channel & following, with positive & appreciative comments coming their way

[@ericquinn8003]

I always loved the F-150 "Flareside" as well as they came out back in 1992 but i never understood why every damn Ford dealerships had to receive their very first Flareside F-150 in that same horrible Pink color lol

[@ProCarsGaming556]

My car car is swapping between the same 2 issues. Car are great if you like doing the same thing over and over

[@serpentza]

This is a great series, hope you do more of this sort of thing in the future! That car is hideous but love the adventure!

[@glassontherocks]

Amen!!! I never met a Ford that didn't need repairs before the break in fluids were changed. I used to work for a mechanic that wouldn't work on them. He told people to go to the salvage yards there were lots of Fords there to get parts from.

[@michaelboots7690]

Love your content ☺️

[@justfly7730]

Woow you watch him too.

[@StormHawksHD]

Whens more Worthless Whip content coming??

[@Mrbfgray]

Be near perfect with only modern steering wheel and *water cooled stick shift.*

[@Nicontrast]

This is absolutely absurd and fantastic - you are finding the Quality that comes when you put yourself out there overlapping romance and utility. What a fantastic series, my hat is off to you all and I'm looking forward to the next one.

[@enfieldguy]

I have been fiendishly waiting for more from this series. I appreciate your work and I hope this channel keeps on growing!

[@boxedfender4810]

Pooh with a red shirt copyright beware

[@donniewagner4657]

@@boxedfender4810 what you mean

[@malice6081]

@@boxedfender4810 actualy it's under fair use.

[@SkyNines]

Cinematic masterpiece! Almost reminds me of Top Gear, 3 friends driving far distances in a car that probably shouldn't. Can't wait for the next episode!!

[@syedhassaanmujtababokhari6199]

I felt it like more of a roadkill series but much better and personal

[@bobgoss9818]

I own an Auto Repair and Tire Center in Detroit. I came across this and wanted to let you guys know that I really enjoyed every minute of watching this video. I'm a gearhead maybe that is the reason. However, for me, it was a challenge for them to get into a car, get in running and take a serious chance getting home in one piece while enjoying the scenery and friendship along the way. Twenty years from now, the three of them will look back at this and will laugh and probably say, "I Was Crazy Doing This But I Was Awesome..." To me, it was more than just the car itself. It was the whole experience. God Bless all three of you for recording this. I could have not thanked you enough for enjoying the ride with you.....

[@markcrawford8876]

Not knowing the static compression ratio on this motor, think i woulda spent a couple more bucks for some premium fuel.

[@cb1671]

Between this Pinto and Dylan McCool's Pinto, there are now TWO concurrent red Pinto series on KZbin, both with wooden suspension.

[@fanficrulez]

Dylan was my first thought when I saw that

[@odditeax]

I had thought he sold it to him for a sec when I saw the wood lmao

[@dubblyewjay1133]

😛

[@fitzeesfabrications]

Came across this series last week and really enjoying the trip. The videos are very well narrarated and enjoyable to watch. Subscribed. Can't wait till next leg in the journey

[@iancameron198]

Hey Fitzgerald how you doin buddy.

[@verify520]

So much work ,just to prevent to overheat the engine😅just replace the radiator with a bigger radiotor and take out the thermostat😃

[@CamaroChic]

Hey there! Maybe you'd like to check out Carolina Custom Classics channel. Thanks and have an AWESOME day!!

[@just__dave]

The most impressive part about this whole journey is just how high that drone went up at the end.

[@NoahWL1]

I'm loving this series! I've listened to this video twice now while working on my car, and am now finally watching it too. Thank you for sharing your experiences with us!

[@czgunner]

Collapsed hose is often a bad radiator cap. That high stall torque converter is dumping tons of heat into the trans fluid.

[@davidmiller9485]

yeah that was my first thought, the cap. Then clogged radiator and or clogged overflow hose (which they had just put on so that is out).

[@hoopty.]

Need a fan

[@davidmiller9485]

@@hoopty. Fan won't help this. He need to do a reverse flush and replace the cap. The hose collapsing like that is caused by vacuum in the system. So when it's hot their is air getting in from somewhere. Best and most usual place is the radiator cap.

[@faryldaryl3975]

+1 on the converter. With a V8 in such a light car, unless it's dedicated to the drags you really don't need a high-stall to have fun on the street. Also, at first glance at the car I immediately thought they'll need a bigger radiator & maybe twice the fan.

[@deborahchesser7375]

Did they ever put a water pump on it ?

[@RTDragonCommando]

This whole thing reminds me of early Roadkill episodes, only way more detailed, and that's a good thing! I knew at some point you'd be taking the hood off too. I think the only thing that might have helped temps after all that would have been an oil cooler, but you'd need to find a place to mount it that wasn't in front of the radiator.

[@stephendee7839]

When I saw the radiator in episode one, I immediately thought "that thing is WAY too small for that engine, but okay, maybe your math is better than my guesstimate." Also, the mains were still way too lean. I guessed "70" when I saw they were at 62, and after looking at the plugs after a run on the 70s, it was pretty clear to me that 80 would be better. I think that it's usually better to start too rich and not suffer trip-ending detonation.

[@paulrickman7549]

Thin steering wheels rock. I miss them.

[@jefffrancisco952]

I give you guys a salute. I did own a 76 Pinto, with a 302 in it, I did not build it, and had a heck of a time trying to make it road worthy. I did figure out the power train was out of a wrecked Torino/Mustang, as it did have a real toploader 4 speed. Ended up selling it . Who ever put it together was a hack.

[@mattsmith4751]

I love the water puddle under car and the knocked over stop sign in the final scene, very symbolic

[@cammza9989]

Incredible series, really looking forward to part 3! It's like Roadkill back when they threw a dart at the map and drove back in a shitbox on a budget of 2 mcdonalds

[@armedinbama]

It's like Roadkill back when it was honest, entertaining and not yet overtaken by greed. 😁👍

[@RamenPoweredShitFactory]

I appreciate all the temperature conversions, can't imagine how much extra time it adds to the editing.

[@jaksengiraldi]

Sean is the freaking man, energy is always super high even in the low moments, always getting stuck in with the dirty jobs. Big appreciation for that guy

[@kenrusso9759]

I think relocating trans cooler more towards the headlight would give you more surface area to the radiator which will keep it cooler.

[@stans5270]

50% of the radiator was covered by the A/T cooler. The first thing that I would have done is eliminated that. At least got a smaller one 25% of the size that was on it.

[@michaelblakemore-rw6iw]

agreed...looked obvious to me...

[@VanderGroejn]

This is probably the best stupid road trip ever. Loving every second! And hey, is Sean a disc golfer? Saw the move in the store...🙄😁❤👍

[@FuzzyDiceProjects]

Haha yes he is absolutely a disc golfer. Just your mention of it probably made his ears perk up in the distance.

[@VanderGroejn]

@@FuzzyDiceProjects this whole trip is so cool. And I very much enjoy your narrative skills. All the best to you and the others.👍 And yes, disc golf is extremely addictive. 😊

[@justindaust9611]

Noticed that too lol

[@jayinmi3706]

Did you see his Instagram handle in the credits? It includes Disc Golf. lol

[@herrfinke1]

@@FuzzyDiceProjects Noticed his email address too in the credits....something~@discgolf or something like that :)

[@soyounoat]

When securing the hood to the top of the car, what is most important is preventing air from getting under it at the front edge. Use tape and cardboard to make a full-width air dam with no gaps between the roof and the top of the hood, and you don't need ratchet straps at all. With no air getting under the hood, the lift forces are minimal, and only light securing is needed. I have done this with mattress and box spring for a bed, and they laid flat at 70 mph.

[@amirhosseinkermani3695]

its absolutely amazing that I can watch hour and a half video and not flinch while I can't watch 10 min videos from some channels. you definitely have a rare talent of telling a good story in such simple set and settings as fixing up a old car and bringing it back home in a road trip with just 4 main characters, you three and the car . its just mind boggling.

[@antn537]

Enjoying this series, my favourite part of this episode though has to be the restaurant employee offering you food & drink because he thought you were in need - very cool indeed. Nice work 👍

[@izzy-monkey7112]

Clicked this as soon as I saw the notification. So excited to watch!

[@phillipmathura8763]

Fr same

[@thisdayage7997]

i clicked off this as soon as his Convid disclaimer popped up🤢🤮 🐑

[@edmartin875]

@@thisdayage7997 Your loss.

[@michaelw6277]

Man, I haven’t looked forward to a KZbin release like this in… ever. Thanks for all the effort you’re putting into this, it’s something I dream of doing but simply don’t have the skills or nerve to actually do it.

[@jrmatter74]

I bought a 1964 Dart (slant six) and drove it from CA to MN in late June a couple years ago. It got to about 230F during the day in the desert also. I limped it along just like you and was being passed by semi's on some of the steep elevations. Once I got out of the desert heat it went back to normal driving temps. I'm loving this series and can't wait for the rest! Thanks for sharing it with us!!

[@jimshaw5450]

What a beautiful story, You guys will remember this road trip forever. The best to you . Jim

[@sherylbeasley4938]

I was working at this shop years back and I almost bought a older pinto with a back yard built 289 in it, and was surprised how well it ran, except the red 1970's shag carpeting that was in it. I consider myself to be a practical person,not really into flashy things,had $500.00 cash in hand once my practically was sleeping on the job,but the guy just sold it to two guys. Funny thing is when ever I happen to see a Pinto,I always think about that one I almost bought as if it was last week. Thanks for Sharing 😎

[@thomaswaldorf9141]

Find larger radiator and drive to it. Also add another radiator on roof? Maybe hood scoop might help aswell. Good luck on trip. Can't wait to see next part.

[@kylehues8465]

Can't wait for part 3! WoW! What a great series this has been!

[@SurprenantJamesAB1DQ]

This is simply one of the best productions I've ever watched on KZbin and it resonates with me on so many levels, First, my second car was an '80 Pinto, easily the quirkiest of the dozen cars I've owned, so what a trip down memory lane....your rant about everything wrong with the ridiculously large thin steering wheel for instance was spot on. (I remember swapping mine out for a custom 3 spoke smaller dia. wheel and how much better that was.) My Pinto was in an accident; struck broadside across the front fenders and hood, a few months after I got it. I was a college student living at home, neither I nor my folks had much money and the car was deemed a total by the insurance company and the replacement value was pitiful. My dad sourced a wrecked '80 Mercury Bobcat with an in tact snout in a nearby boneyard and purchased the front end of the car for cheap. The old man grew up on a dairy farm, worked for a few years as an auto mechanic, and there was practical not a thing he could't repair. I learned so much from dad in those early driving years servicing and doing every repair on our cars- tune ups, oil and lube, brakes, u joints, water pumps, alternators, engine mounts, etc. Of all the time spent out in the street under the hood, no memory is more vivid than the cold late winter weekend we spent with a welding torch and transformed my ride into a genuine Mercury Pinto/Ford Bobcat, depending from which angle you were looking at the car. Dad is gone from this world, but these memories keep him ever present in my heart. Finally, being along vicariously with you and your friends as you take this journey, solving mechanical problems whilst driving across this spectacular landscape, is such a treat. Your production work is stellar too, Thank you so much for these videos, I can not wait for the next installment, Bravo! 😎👍

[@wilburstalker-li4nr]

had 3 pintos great cars except for the body rust great gas mileage

[@FusionFallDancer]

This series is so great. I wish more people were watching this. I would love to see further installments with cars that Sean or Rob find cross country. Great work.

[@Master730]

Can't thank you guys enough for sharing this unbelievable awesome trip with us! Even if the Pinto odyssey isn't over yet, please please please do another trip this year. I absolutely love it! Thank you so much!

[@stevetreadway4399]

I never get tired of these videos. I know very little about cars and they still hold my attention. I think it's the narration for the most part. Very comfortalbe mood.

[@billybobsowbreath1774]

I built a V8 Pinto back in the 80's when I was still in high school. I put a 351 Cleveland in it. It quickly became known as "The Little White Rocket". Lots of fun and memories!

[@professorjedi1024]

When I taught college on the East Coast I encouraged all my students to take a road trip to the West as soon as they could. It's a magical place. Also, loved your drone shot... like a cowboy sitting on (in) their horse (Pinto) in the wide open space of the Arizona desert :)

[@arkhsm]

And a coolant trail off to the side of the car, in keeping with the coolant theme of this episode !!

[@arkhsm]

P.S., getting stranded out there, the next vid will be titled, "We just about died in the dessert with Pogo" !!

[@DjoSimd]

Thank you for writing the temperature in celsius.

[@TokranInami]

Every minute of this episode i was thinking "this sure cant get any more scetchy" until you yet surprise me 😂 I'd wish you good luck on your journey, but this coming online pretty much gives away the fact, that you somehow made it home. Its a joy and real fun to watch, and certainly not to slow.

[@chuysontest4425]

I found yalls videos 2 weeks ago, started binging the pinto story, and this morning at 5 am when I woke up to go to work I saw this video was posted, started playing it while brushing my teeth, it’s a kick ass road trip, keep the videos up, me and 2 of my friends drove 48 hours round trip from Tampa Florida to Brownsville Texas to pick up my dog lol

[@RacinZ28]

Your commitment and tenacity to keep going when many others would have given up is really impressive. I'm looking forward to the next video. Great job all the way around.

[@jdpruente]

Shout out to that restaurant employee for being a bro and checking in on you guys after being out in that heat for so long.

[@m6780]

I'm really enjoying this series. Can hardly wait for episode 3. Rob's such a good sport, being stuck in 50% of the already too small rear seat.

[@goclunker]

Lastly, that radiator is just too small for that motor.

[@jeremys.4423]

That ending shot was, uh, really damn cool. Gave me goosebumps. But yeah I'm loving this series and honestly wishing I had people to do something like this with. I'll live vicariously through you guys until the time comes. Can't wait for part 3.

[@josephfine3394]

This is a real nail-biter! I admire how you always keep your cool (haha) and find a way of patiently figuring out the problem of the moment -and keep the car going! I think the transmission was running really hot, and that's why the water spray on the trans cooler helped so much. What an amazing trip with your really great friends!

[@CabinontheHill]

Very cool video I enjoyed watching the whole video, thank you for sharing 😀

[@James-sb2lm]

This is honestly one of my favorite KZbin channels I've been watching your videos for years and I love your content and your personality bro

[@michaelranasinghe3774]

Great video, glad you guys are showing how much work one of these roadtrip revivals can be and not just leaving all the trials and struggles on the cutting room floor. Keep it up guys

[@zpingusu]

I really appreciate the temperature in Celsius on the top corner. Great video!

[@denverdanoreno]

I took my mother's Ford Pinto station wagon 4 speed out on a midnight run back in 1974 at the Citadel Mall parking lot in Colorado Springs , ran the bejesus out of it. Apparently I ran it so well all the points were burned up the next morning when she tried to go to work. It was the first time I ever wrote her on the back of my motorcycle to her work. For some reason that trip on the motorcycle took her off my back when it came to riding. So there is a silver lining in every story!

[@donaldakin2526]

troubleshoot cars for a living....this is like a frustrating day at work but fun to watch because you guys never give up

[@OfBronzeandBlaze]

I’ve actually been randomly thinking about this project series all week. So excited for another episode!

[@chungaleta1234]

Adventures like this one is something every person must experience at least once. Otherwise we get old and we curse the many times we said no to living life when we could!!! Kudos for doing it! You'll remember it forever!

[@edmartin875]

My trip was from San Diego to Oxford Mississippi in a 67 Mustang pulling a U-Haul trailer. Blew my water pump 25 miles past Gila Bend Arizona. Got towed back to Gila Bend by a passing pick-up driven by a guy that used to work in the same company as my dad. Managed to get a new water pump but paid a fortune for it. The pump had places for heater hose circuit to an AC, which I didn't have. Used short pieces of heater hose kinked over on the ends and sealed tight with hose clamps. Made the rest of that trip problem free. Had other adventures in that Mustang but none so fixed in my memory.

[@dubblyewjay1133]

I love you guys! The rest of us out here experience real life problems and it's flippin' refreshing seeing that we're not alone in our woes. Ahh.. 120 deg weather.. umm.. you're on your own. I love the mountains and cool breezes. Thank you and God bless.

[@sharkamov]

*After watching the second part of this epic journey, all I can say, is: **_What a treat!!! . . ._* ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ High five from 🇳🇴 ✋

[@timothyambre831]

"I will not let you let me down" is the mantra of every old machine wrencher. Perfect theme!

[@mathisbeaulieu604]

Watching this in a -40° celsius morning. I feel u brother, but the other way around

[@wadecaton4017]

Couldn't help but notice the front air dam is missing. I've had five pintos and two bobcats. Not overheating at idle but getting hot at speed...no airflow from the missing air dam will do this. Love these little cars. Lots of tricks to be leàrned about these cars. Gotta have that airflow at speed from under front of car, simple.

[@davelowets]

That radiator is awfully small for a V-8 also.

[@wadecaton4017]

@@dipstiksubaru3246 then whats the issue? Everyone on here giving suggestions so whats wrong with mine? You dont know either.

[@wadecaton4017]

@@dipstiksubaru3246 my bad. I apologize for being rude.

[@davidfernandez3554]

Loving this series. Can't wait 2 weeks for part 3!

[@ryanrink2641]

Amazing video series Mike! It's like an episode of roadkill except there is not backup plan and you go so in depth it actually feels like I am with you guy sin your journey. Thank you so much for another awesome video!

[@chasee3797]

I’m really loving this new series Mike! It’s a unique challenge and I cannot wait to see what happens to “Pogo” in the future!

[@shimxininahi8024]

Your the dammedest of a narrator! Brings me back on my 2nd owner 1870 Pinto four-legged one. Wait that wasn't right, aaaaa....1971 Golden factory Pinto. We rode her from 1980 to 1992 until a 17year old dashed out in front of me making me T-bone his father's 2 weeks old rebuilt body and repainted 1972 Datsun pickup. We had released her into the blue pasture. For 12 years she took me to work with its 1600cc 28 mpg. I was so simple to work on her. Loved the trip riding along. We can't wait for the next venture.

[@reelfun6042]

Excellent journey guys . Nice video . I know you probably tired of hearing this from older guys . Just reminded me of back in the 80's when my friends and I did the same crazy journeys. NICE 👍👍

[@jimdieseldawg3435]

Loving this mini-series! I really feel like I’m along for the journey, going hell-or-bust to nurse Pogo home; your production is excellent. Can hardly wait for Part 3 🙂

[@SirStixxy]

Got my license on a red '80 Pinto (2.3L 4-speed man). Great to see you getting one back on the road. I can certainty agree with the thin steering wheel being a pain in the knuckles.

[@CopperAirplane]

This episode was incredible. Amazing content

[@FatDaddyG]

What a trip! Kinda glad I wasn't on it but have enjoyed your adventure vicariously. Thanks!

[@aaronhupp2003]

Only the second episode I've seen from your channel. I could only imagine if these guys could get a chance to work on a old Shelby GT or 69 charger or something in that line. I mean to put this much effort into an old Pinto, in my opinion, they absolutely deserve the opportunity. I am truly impressed, may you find only good luck.

[@mumm-ratheeverliving3138]

Tip on the ford thermostat. These things always want to slip out of place upon installation and cause a massive leak. Next time, use that brush on gasket adhesive, as it can help to hold things in place. Also, loop a thin piece of bailing wire through the top of the thermostat. Pull on he wire to hold the thermostat in place against the housing as you install.

[@christinedotson9909]

I love the way you explain the procedures in the video. One of the high points of this video was seeing the hard working mechanic sitting on the tailgate of the truck. He works a lot Like I want to. My favorite video in a long time

[@jhawk1985]

My father purchased a Ford Pinto brand new in the mid 70's. He told me it was baby blue with black interior. He said he loved that car. My dad and mom have some good memories with that ole car.

[@StayRed]

Another masterpiece! I'm definitely hooked on this series and looking forward to seeing the rest of your adventure!

[@SkylarkCamperAdventures]

Best series of videos in recent time, great story and so well narrated etc. Looking forward to the next episode...

[@chazbryner]

I love this channel. I love the editing and voice over work. Also the actual footage is fantastic. Great job! Found the channel yesterday and haven’t watched anything else since. Guess I gotta get caught up. Keep up the great work!

[@erictooke3850]

Love your channel and this adventure. This video randomly popped up as recommended. Thoroughly enjoyed watching with my 10 year old who loves all the “roadkill” style adventures, he was super surprised as was I to realize your whole adventure in AJ is very close to our house, the HF is the one we go to all the time. Small world, can’t wait to see the rest!

[@CaptainSir56]

I’ve never been so emotionally invested in a KZbin series. Great job Mike! Go Pinto, Go!

[@jacoblarsen6880]

Wonderful series! Great storytelling and editing. Looking forward to the next episodes.

[@BenandUTube2012]

My wife #2 had a 1973 Ford Pinto Hatch Back With a 4 cylinder motor and a 3or4 speed standard in the floor shifter at about 1980 . It was a good car , 25 miles to a gallon , and fun to drive . #2 wife and Pinto hit the road one day . But fond Memories for the most part . I will watch for part 3+ 4 . Thank You for the great Adventures .

[@Tech-ez1qj]

Hands down one of the best videos I've seen in awhile. Loved the narration and the drone view at the end.

[@charlesnivens3485]

I love this video I personally owned four different pintos in the 1980s and this brings back such great memories keep up the good work thanks guys. Looking forward to your next episodes

[@brettsuydam7457]

This is the best series I’ve seen in a long time. Can’t wait till part 3!

[@alexblanco9687]

What an epic guys, I saw the first episode and I didn’t think I’d be able to stick with you for the full hour…2 and a half hours later I was annoyed I couldn’t find episode 3. I can’t wait for you to post it, it’s nice to see people enjoying parts of America people don’t always see and the story is amazing. The weed sprayer had me rolling and hey…if it works…it’s not stupid.🤷🏻‍♂️

[@shawniebeans8382]

This is amazing!!!! The realest car video on KZbin !!!

[@michaelmccluskey1155]

I can’t wait for the next update. Keep up the great work! I have thoroughly enjoyed the series so far and anticipating the next one, and the one after that. 👍👍

[@anthonypeterson8489]

This series is so high quality it's insane. It has some top gear vibes too.

[@Tasteslikepetrol]

For a channel I have only just come across, I'm really enjoying this mad road trip. Has some real Roadkill vibes and its great. Looking forward to the next installment.

[@gordonstroup882]

You guys are very brave to do this. I was born and raised in Phoenix, Az and I have done things like this too. They are some of my best memories of my life, spent with my best friend. I truly hope that you guys can make it. I believe that the overheating problem is the width of the radiator. I had a 3 core cross flow radiator in a 1972 Chevy Vega and I could drive it anywhere in the summer. I had a BUILT 327 in it and it never got hot. The Vega had room to run a 32 inch wide radiator. I wish you the best of luck on your journey. Be safe as you can, HA, like you haven't been already. Good luck !

[@eumoria]

That ending was spectacular, man. I cannot wait for the next episode! Great work!

[@RESTORATIONRESCUE]

This has been amazing and so easy to watch this. We can't wait to see the next part now. Keep up the great work and can't wait to see the next build too!!!

[@cleven269]

I LOVE watching these buy and drive videos!

[@MrKerry98]

Thank you for the adventure....I was enthralled.

[@hmbpnz]

This is a really remarkable video series. Thanks for sharing this adventure with us.

[@caseygunn9627]

Just awesome! Epic is the word. Great job on everything man.

[@geovanisouzagaragem2949]

O formato do seu canal é tão bom que sou inscrito duas vezes através de 2 canais. Esse que é de trabalho e outro pessoal. Um abraço aí pra vocês, um fã aqui do Brasil!

[@fredflintstone505]

I had a 1980 Mercury Bobcat. It's essentially a Ford Pinto. I pulled the 2.3 four and took it to a machine shop and had it worked over. I put some Wiseco pistons, chrome-moly rings, Crower rods that changed it from 2.3 to 2.5. I spent the weekend porting the head, then took that to the machine shop for a comp value job. Switched it from hydraulic lifters to solid, put in a special Racer Walsh cam. Added a Headman header and an Offenhauser 4 barrel intake manifold with a Holly 390 CFM carb. Racer Walsh Distributor, CD Ignition and Coil. Swapped out the rear end to a Ford 8.8" quick change with a Detroit locker with 373 gears from a 73 Maverick Grabber and a Tremic 5 speed tranny from a 86 Mustang. It ran much better than stock, had a red line of 8500 rpm and sounded great with the lope from the cam.