Author Topic: Pinto Meet, Pigeon Forge Goers--- Check in (Read 20780 times)

crazyhorse · « **on:** April 14, 2005, 05:03:51 PM »

Hey y'all,

With our first (hopefully annual) Ford Pinto Meet a month away, it's time to check in. If you're pretty sure you'll be coming to Pigeon Forge on May 13-14-15 why don'tcha go ahead & reply. Please be sure to include wether you'll be bringing your "Lil' Horse" or not. This is NOT an official roll call, but rather, just giving us an idea of how big this will be.

I almost GOTTA be there as I'm less than an hour away by Pinto. Yes my "Lil' Horse" will be on parade there in P.F. Though I'll be staying in my own home. Just one of the advantages of being a local LMAO

C'mon, push pull tug or tow that Pinto to P.F. The more we get, the more shocked passersby will be at "Pintos On Parade" (just don't stop short! LMAO)

BTW Mods can I get an AMEN! (or at least a sticky?)

Scott Hamilton · « **Reply #1 on:** April 14, 2005, 05:08:32 PM »

I'm in,

I will be bringing my 72 Red Wagon & working on a way to bring the 72 Green Runabout as well....

We'll see,

pintoman · « **Reply #2 on:** April 14, 2005, 05:31:37 PM »

I will be there with my 80 Rallye.I'll be with two of my buddy's,and one will be there with his 78 wagon.

Pintony · « **Reply #3 on:** April 15, 2005, 09:33:44 PM »

Hello Ford Pinto group.
I will be there too.
From Pintony in Illinois
Tring to get the last few parts together to bring my 1972 Purple Custom Pinto.
If I do not have it ready??? I'll drive my all original Factory Paint Lime Green slow-polk.
From Pintony

78pinto · « **Reply #4 on:** April 21, 2005, 08:19:53 AM »

we are thinking about coming, if i can get my fatherinlaws truck to tow the redrocket we'll be there!

DreamBean · « **Reply #5 on:** April 21, 2005, 06:03:32 PM »

I will be there with the multicolor pinto. That is if I can get that dang spark knock out of it. My wife said that I wasn't going to leave the house with her. LMAO See Ya There!

DreamBean · « **Reply #6 on:** April 21, 2005, 06:06:11 PM »

I meant leave the house WITHOUT her. Boy oh Boy am I gonna get in the dog house for that one. LMAO

DreamBean · « **Reply #7 on:** April 21, 2005, 06:11:00 PM »

By the way! How many wifes are coming to the meet. My wife dosen't want to be the only female there.

Pintony · « **Reply #8 on:** April 21, 2005, 06:33:47 PM »

Hello dreambean,
My other 1/2 is taking the ride to P.F. So your wife will not be the only one.
From Pintony

crazyhorse · « **Reply #9 on:** April 21, 2005, 11:06:11 PM »

My whole family will be there. Wife, kids, me & the most important member of our family... our Pinto!

eatmydust · « **Reply #10 on:** April 24, 2005, 03:40:36 PM »

Where is Pigeon Forge?Â I would like to get more details.Â Thanx!Â

eatmydust

Pintony · « **Reply #11 on:** April 24, 2005, 04:25:19 PM »

Hey Eat My Dust,
Pigeon Forge is in Tennessee near Knoxville 200 miles east of Nashville.
From Pintony

eatmydust · « **Reply #12 on:** April 24, 2005, 06:56:47 PM »

Thanx for the quick reply Pintony. Spun a rod, and unfortunately for me, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho is too far from Tennessee.

Is there any interest in a Western or Northwestern gathering? There are only 4 Pintos here in Coeur d'Alene that run and are not track racers.

Best of luck to all of you who plan on going. May your motors run sweet!

eatmydust

turbo toy · « **Reply #13 on:** April 25, 2005, 08:11:34 AM »

I will be there with my wife.Don't know if I will have the turbo motor running or not.Either way,SEE YOU THERE.Curtis

Pintony · « **Reply #14 on:** April 25, 2005, 08:13:26 AM »

Hey Curtis,
Very Cool!!
See you there.
Freom Pintony

73ponyrider · « **Reply #15 on:** April 25, 2005, 03:35:28 PM »

Pintony, I might be there too, check out my post on the AZ Pinto. Pretty sweet and does not need as much work as the Sprint in CA. I could have it home in time for P.F.. Sorry about the abrupt end to chat last eve., wife said time for bed. nuff said!

gpinto2 · « **Reply #16 on:** April 25, 2005, 03:50:51 PM »

Well,since I can't be there I hope to see many,many pics from this event.

crazyhorse · « **Reply #17 on:** April 25, 2005, 11:36:03 PM »

I've got a digicam ,& 128mb card, I'll be talking TONS of pictures & posting them online for everyone to see. (maybe not here, but I'll post a link) For all you who can't attend I'll make sure you know what's going on!

crazyhorse · « **Reply #18 on:** April 29, 2005, 11:16:17 AM »

C'mon y'all we need ONE more confirmed attendee! otherwise we don't get group rates at the Speedpark! (If Jeff & his other half confirms, we're in there, like hair in a biscuit!!)

78pinto · « **Reply #19 on:** April 29, 2005, 11:37:17 PM »

sorry..... won't be making it. Can't use the inlaws truck (don't get me started

) Hopefully we can figuer something out for the next meet wherever that may be.

crazyhorse · « **Reply #20 on:** April 30, 2005, 01:16:01 PM »

You'll be missed Jeff... maybe next time.....

The people I work with are toally convinced that I've finally lost the last thread of my sanity for doing this LOL ... They just don't understand!

Scott Hamilton · « **Reply #21 on:** May 04, 2005, 10:53:58 AM »

Made my reservation for the Music INN, across the street from the Hotel 6... They (hotel 6) did not have high speed internet & in my position as an IT Manager, I need to be able to login & fix issues should they arise...

They have a small convention center & have hosted car shows many times in the past. Maybe next year?

Arriving the 13th at 3-ish,

Let's go over again the current itinerary so I can update the front page..

crazyhorse · « **Reply #22 on:** May 04, 2005, 12:27:43 PM »

Itinerary:

Friday:
6PM "Early Bird" Meeting at Western Sizzlin' Steak House. This will conclude whenever we decide we've had enough of each other's company. Afterward, we go do what our families want to do.

Saturday:
11AM-12PM Brunch at Shoney's for a "Meet & Greet" This is informal, I made no reservations, so we'll just watch the windows & I'm sure SOMEONE has Pinto apparrel to distinguish our little group!
12PM-1PM Photos &"people's choice" judging for awards at the NASCAR Speedpark. I plan on group photos of the cars, owners & both together. I also would like individual photos of each car & it's owner.
1PM-6pm Fun & games at the NASCAR Speedpark COST: $20.95 Adult $12.95 child/senior While there I'll tabulate the votes from the judging & fill out the certificates. There are snacks available in the park.
6PM-? Dinner at the Nascar Cafe. We'll be seated as a group, & we'll have a chance to "bench race" & get to know each other much better. Around 7PM I'll start giving out the awards I think Pintony has prizes as well TONY>>> E_MAIL ME!! once the party ends we'll go our separate ways so you can find things to do & places to spend your $$$ LOL

Sunday:
11AM-12pm Brunch @ Shoney's again (hey who can argue with good food CHEAP)
12pm Convoy to Ripley's Aquarium in Gatlinburg (less than 15mi) This is possibly a congested trip. If you have cooling issues My wife will be at the tail end of the convoy with water, oil & trans fluid. A Taurus wagon makes a good "support vehicle".
1PM-5pm Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies This is a self guided tour & we can stay as a group. There are also snacks available inside. COST: $17.95 Adult $9.95 Child
5PM Convoy back to Pigeon Forge. If it was badly congested going into Gatlinburg, I intend to bypass the downtown area to save the "thermally challenged" any troubles. We'll decide this before we go into the aquarium.
5:30pm? We'll caravan to A&W Drive In where We'll have a hamburger dinner & most likely feild questions from curios onlookers! The A&W is a classic "Drive In" resturant. From the looks of it we'll be close to filling the place with Pintos! This should end early enough to let everyone go do whatever.
PLEASE REMEMBER THESE TIMES ARE STILL OPEN FOR DEBATE except the Speedpark there ARE reservations there.

Hopefully I've left enough "free time" for everyone to enjoy the smokies & surrounding areas. I''m proud of the area I live in & I hope everyone will have the opportunity to explore & enjoy the natural beauty of the area.

kc9bjo · « **Reply #23 on:** May 06, 2005, 02:00:52 AM »

Count me IN!! I'll cruise my '79 Medium Chestnut Wagon down from Indiana. Just a few minor additions, like tires on the front. Mine is TOTALLY original, and I wish the previous 2 owners were as enthusiastic about the ol' girl as I am. Don't laugh, it's a work in progress.

KC9BJO

p.s. All ham radio operator monitor 146.520 for conversation on the way, or local repeaters.

crazyhorse · « **Reply #24 on:** May 06, 2005, 11:42:32 PM »

If you have an FRS KC9BJO You'll be able to tune into my Wife & I arguing back & forth! LOL

Scott Hamilton · « **Reply #25 on:** May 07, 2005, 08:17:07 AM »

Ham geek here as well,

KE4OYX,

Wife, KE4FRG

Geek family....

HA!

crazyhorse · « **Reply #26 on:** May 10, 2005, 12:32:52 PM »

Ok looks like we'll be having around 10-12 Pintos cruising the streets of Pigeon Forge. (9 confirmed here & at least 2-3 local cars) Total amount of people should be in the 20 range. I'm lookin forward to a great turnout friday. I had no IDEA this would ,or in fact even could, get this big. I figured on maybe 5-10 people & 3-4 cars, so you can see how far past my expectations this has gone!

Can't Wait Till Friday!Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 1st Annual Pinto Roundup!

Pintony · « **Reply #27 on:** May 10, 2005, 12:39:13 PM »

Hey Crazyhorse,
Hard work and dedication always pays off!!!!!
Thanks for all the hard work!!!!!
I'll see the earlybirds at P.F. Shoneys on Friday night!!!!!!!!
From Pintony

crazyhorse · « **Reply #28 on:** May 10, 2005, 11:29:59 PM »

If you go to Shoney's you're gonna be pretty lonely Tony!

You might wanna try the Western Sizzlin instead!!

Pintony · « **Reply #29 on:** May 10, 2005, 11:43:22 PM »

Hey Crazyhorse,
Thanks for the Heads-UP!!!!!!
Goofd thing I'm not running the show!!!!!
From Pintony

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