Author Topic: Pinto Owners, Car Shows, Do you Attend? (Read 1211 times)

Scott Hamilton · « **on:** September 21, 2012, 12:58:46 PM »

What do you think? Are you a Car buff that attends anything related to cars in your area and 200 miles around or are you just milidly intrested in shows etc, you just like to drive your Pinto.

racer99 · « **Reply #1 on:** September 21, 2012, 01:57:52 PM »

I am not a waxer,more of a function over form guy.
The 79 Turbo wagon gets interest and its not even
close to finished. It wears the original 79 paint
and is getting the 2.3T suckthru setup.A
T5 and the 8.8 with 4.10s are ready to install.

The 72 302 car will get attn but it hasnt been out of the shop yet.
It has been parked since I got it while we finish up the other
9( thats correct) projects. I am a sucker for a good deal on any Ford.

We have a local small show on the first Friday of
every month at the Deli and there is one on the 3rd Sat
of the month next to the Sonic.It is 4 miles to either and
people come from 60-70 miles for both.

Cookieboystoys · « **Reply #2 on:** September 21, 2012, 03:37:53 PM »

I always tell people... I'm not a car guy, I'm a computer geek with a passion for Pinto's. With that said I consider my cars drivers but some are a little bit shiny. I go to the shows (15 of them this year and 2 parades) but my reason has more to do with the Pinto Stampede and raising awareness and donations for the Wounded Warrior Project on a local level vs wanting to show off my Pintos. I find myself enjoying the ones I travel longer distance to go to and have more to offer than just a car show. If I can add in a night of camping along with the show, all the better.

The Pinto I drive the most to the shows is my "Wounded Pinto" and trust me... it ain't shiny, pulls in a-smoking a bit and marks it's spot with the oil it leaks

dga57 · « **Reply #3 on:** September 21, 2012, 10:18:01 PM »

Personally, I love a good car show and I used to attend and participate in lots of them. Unfortunately, the health issues of several of my family members have prevented me from being able to do that for the past several years. Hope to get back to is someday!

Dwayne

OTTOGII · « **Reply #4 on:** September 22, 2012, 11:54:24 AM »

I have been to three shows with my Pinto since I bought it.(1.75 years) Not a "SHOW CAR",but a daily driver with original paint/GII stripes/and yes rust! Still,was only Pinto in shows(100+ cars),and got LOTS of + looks and Pinto stories.Just a great way to have fun with our somewhat"RARE"toys. Otto N Austin

r4pinto · « **Reply #5 on:** September 22, 2012, 12:11:38 PM »

I go to car shows but more often than not the Pinto is broke down so it generally stays at home.

blupinto · « **Reply #6 on:** September 22, 2012, 10:52:09 PM »

Well, Matty, I'm hoping your (and your Pintos) luck will be changing for the better. I'm finding that, while it's alright to go to shows with other Pintos in them (the eye candy is great, and so is hanging with the Pintop Peeps) but there's nothing quite like being the only Pinto, or only bone-stock Pinto- in a car show. THe only reason I go to these is because my Ruby RedHot brings so many smiles to peoples' faces that it really gives me a natural high. People actually stop by and THANK me for putting my Pinto in the show, and more than one person has claimed that my car was their favorite in each show. At Carlisle I was very very humbled at the awards me and my lil' dynamo got- mostly because I did not expect them, and not so sure I deserved them... but I have to say this- the happiness my car brings to people at these hot rod and classic car shows comes pretty close. Not bad for a car that "everyone had but nobody liked", huh!?

bbobcat75 · « **Reply #7 on:** September 23, 2012, 10:09:13 AM »

the bobcat goes with me to about 10% of shows i go to. A lot of times im working during the shows around here so i stop by for about an hour when i get a chance. if i worked less im sure the bobcat would go 90% of the time.

cutelitlputtputt · « **Reply #8 on:** September 23, 2012, 10:24:11 AM »

I think I am siding more with Becky on this one!

You know, actually, the most joy I get is not at a car show, but when I am going down the freeway and I hear a "toot toot" and look over and see a real big smile and a thumbs up! Sometimes I get a shout out, "I love your car!"

I used to get made fun of driving a Pinto, but no more!!

STREETREBEL · « **Reply #9 on:** September 23, 2012, 10:40:42 AM »

I'll be doing the Street Machine Nationals on Sept.29th if anyone wants
to stop by and say hi. It's not a show car, but I really like my Pinto.

Scott Hamilton · « **Reply #10 on:** September 23, 2012, 11:20:03 AM »

Quote from: cutelitlputtputt on September 23, 2012, 10:24:11 AM

I think I am siding more with Becky on this one!

You know, actually, the most joy I get is not at a car show, but when I am going down the freeway and I hear a "toot toot" and look over and see a real big smile and a thumbs up! Sometimes I get a shout out, "I love your car!"

I used to get made fun of driving a Pinto, but no more!!

Yup, I agree with Jennifer on this one- Every time I drive my Runabout I get at least 3 thumbs up in various forms and I drive it every day... Always get the 'second lookers- or retake looks' These cars have really turned the corner, they are desirable restoration cool rides, such a difference since the 90s.

I need to go to more car shows locally but have not had the gumsion- I just love driving it.

DreamBean · « **Reply #11 on:** September 23, 2012, 12:36:42 PM »

I take my 80 Pinto to maybe 75 percent of Car shows and Cruise In's. A lot of times I luck up on one that I didn't know about. If I don't take it, Someone see's me and ask's "where is your Pinto?" I go to local and out of state shows. I just hate going to them by myself. Don't get me wrong, I get 95 percent positive reaction about the car.
TRUE STORY:
I didn't have the car painted yet, But got a n invite to a show in a small town about 30 miles away. As me and the wife pull into the car show area, A local Cop says" I am sorry, But this is parking for the car show only" Before I could say anything, The speaks up and says" We are here for the car show, And This car will out run any police car that you have" He quickly said he was sorry and escorted me to my parking spot to see what was under the hood.
(sorry, didn't mean to hijack thread)
I love the shows and cruise ins.And yes i go as often as I can with my Pinto.

dga57 · « **Reply #12 on:** September 23, 2012, 03:35:24 PM »

Quote from: cutelitlputtputt on September 23, 2012, 10:24:11 AM

I think I am siding more with Becky on this one!

You know, actually, the most joy I get is not at a car show, but when I am going down the freeway and I hear a "toot toot" and look over and see a real big smile and a thumbs up! Sometimes I get a shout out, "I love your car!"

I used to get made fun of driving a Pinto, but no more!!

I agree, Jennifer. And... it's nice to see you post again. You've been missed!

Dwayne

cutelitlputtputt · « **Reply #13 on:** September 23, 2012, 05:39:40 PM »

Hi Dwayne!!! Maybe I will!!!
This topic was too good to pass up!!

I think it is the small things in life that give the greatest pleasure!!!

phils toys · « **Reply #14 on:** September 23, 2012, 07:12:43 PM »

Quote from: Scott Hamilton on September 21, 2012, 12:58:46 PM

What do you think? Are you a Car buff that attends anything related to cars in your area and 200 miles around or are you just milidly intrested in shows etc, you just like to drive your Pinto.

yes i do like most anything to do with cars today we saw part if this http://www.fireballrun.com/ it is a ralley race for fun and mostly to help rase awareness for missing children

dga57 · « **Reply #15 on:** September 23, 2012, 10:28:09 PM »

Quote from: cutelitlputtputt on September 23, 2012, 05:39:40 PM

Hi Dwayne!!! Maybe I will!!!
This topic was too good to pass up!!

I think it is the small things in life that give the greatest pleasure!!!

I think so too... and I LOVE that small orange Pinto of yours!!!

blupinto · « **Reply #16 on:** September 29, 2012, 01:18:04 AM »

I'm gonna side with Jennifer on this one! lol

Tommy, when I took Ruby RedHot to that Pacific Beach show several weekends ago I was also mistaken for a vendor or looker instead of a shower. After I told the security person I was there for the show, THEN the person apologized and sent me and Ruby through.

James Meter · « **Reply #17 on:** January 27, 2013, 10:50:13 PM »

Soon as mine's on the road Imma soup up to the 4 banger & mildly supercharge (NOT turbo) 'er..may not paint it for awhile, but like that 1st or 2nd dude said.. ''Function over Form'' I don't have a need out run the cops..I just wanna make my 'Frog' more slippery than your run-of-the-mill pig!

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