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FordPinto.com Cryer => PCCA Meet/Car Show Archive => 2006, 2nd National Pinto Meet- Archive => Topic started by: Scott Hamilton on May 16, 2005, 11:53:22 PM
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Most of us attending the Meet in Pigeon Forge agreed that the All Fords Show in PA would be a good venue for next years meet. We even went so far as to decide we were going to purchase a tent at this event & get a PCCA/FordPinto.com banner made.
What I failed to do was to ASK the pinto community at large to see if this would be a good choice..
Harley, you will need to post some good words here...
Vote, lets get this rolling for next year now,
I have made Paul, crazyhorse & Harley, pintoman, moderators of this board,
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count me in, it gives me plenty of time to plan ahead, get passports for the boarder crossing (its coming) and make arrangemeants for transportation ect. Hopefully my motor will hold together this year so i don't have to "thrash" on it next spring! :-[
Maybe we could get a Canadian caravan of Pinto/Bobcats to head to Carlisle together incase there is vehicle problems on the way.... plenty of helping hands to fix unforseen issues.
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While it would be good PR my 2 cents would to have it more west than more east than it was this year. I just think that moving it back and forth from each side of the Mississippi each year would be a thought worth considering. I know this probably doesn't hold much weight since I did not attend this year.
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The carlisle idea sounds great to me.The All Ford Nationals is a well organized and run show.For any one that has been there before can tell you that grounds are huge and clean.That inclueds the rest rooms.They have excelent food you even can have breakfast there.For the parts hunters,there is a huge swap area.Can take a good two days to look through it.They actualy had some Pinto parts there last year.So my vote is for carlisle,and i'll try and get us a tent for the event.
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Also the wives and kids have areas set up for them.The wives can get there nails and makeup done for free plus they have craft classes.The kids have an area setup so they can play.
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Sounds like a great idea, plenty of time to make plans and close enough to drive the wagon. Other attractions in the area, for the non-car minded family members, include Hershey Park and the PA Amish
area. Count me in.
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I'll do anything in my power to help arrange this. However, I'll have to wait untill "closer in" to see if I'll be able to attend. If I can help, PLEASE just ask.
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I know depending on what kind of cash I got I'd be able to attend. I planned on going to Pigeon forge, but the car died, so no cash.. Was going to go to Carlisle, but no cash... too many bills..
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Hello Group,
I feel that Pigeon Forge was the ideal spot for our meet.
Lots to do. More family oriented. I know the O.F.C. would rather have it in Carlisle. BUT I would leave my family behind if the meet were to be moved to Carlisle. I was there last year and it rained constantly.
I did not see that much for kids and the wife.
Not that I was disapointed in the Carlisle show. It is a great melting pot of Fords. Never before have I seen so many Mint condition Henry Ford products.
I will be there no mater where it it is in the U.S.A.
As for the west coast guys.you need to come up with a PLAN! or Get A Clue.
The Knoxberry Farms show is your Ford Pinto Nationals!
I would gladly attend a Las Vegas meet.
From Pintony
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Damn, why is PA so far from California. How long is the drive there? Why don't y'all drive all the way out here to Knott's in April. And we'll come out in June. What do you think? Hmm? ;)
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We could try and have our meet some where in the mid west, maybe OKLA.If some one out there would be willing to get some information on locations,it might work.Having it there or some other state near there,we could have more Pinto's show up.It's just a thought.
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Hey Guys,
Tenn. was great a great location.
Super time meeting other pinto enthusiast from across the USA and Canada.
Look forward to nx yr(my Pinto will be done).
PA is an excellent All Ford Show; tons of parts & cars!
If Carlisle is nx yr's site you won't be disappointed; but timing is essential-Motel reservations
need to be made several months in advance!!
Thanks to all who orginazided this yrs meet!!!!
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I'll be going. The Pinto might even be done by then.
Yeah right! MAYBE it will be running again. :(
I've gone the past few years as a specator. Good turn outs each time. Lots of cars/trucks/others. If you're from out of town and don't have a friend/family to stay with I suggest booking a hotel room now. It gets crowded FAST.Â
If we can find a midwest area for our more western bretheren I'd be game to roll out that way too. 8-10 hours is about as far as I'll drive though.
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Damn, why is PA so far from California. How long is the drive there? Why don't y'all drive all the way out here to Knott's in April. And we'll come out in June. What do you think? Hmm? ;)
Don't get me wrong, my car runs great but there's something about driving it across country that gives me the creaps. Maybe it's the cheap radio.
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^^ LOL yeah, AM radio only, for a year sucked. Fortunately I only used the car to drive home on the weekends.
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Carlisle would be awesome for me I live only 70 miles from there, and by next june hopefully will have a street ready v-8 wagon to tow the race car with! The thing about early motel reservations is true, Carlisle draws a HUGE crowd, when I lived there I used to flee to the mountains for the car show weekends, because the place gets to packed to do your normal routine weekend things when there is a show. But it is a really cool setup, If you are looking for anything ford you can usually find it there.
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Count me in. I would have gone to this years meet but my trans went out in my mustang and the pinto has become my daily driver. I didn't want to risk it on a long tip.
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dallas would be a good location
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I'll be leaving for Carlisle on thursday.Will i;m there i,ll try and find out about getting an area set up for 1600 Pintos [i wish] for next year,and maybe a tent to cover us all.
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OK, Great...
Thanks Harley,
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Can't believe that no body cause what happened when some body wrote is Las V egas.
Nothe that i inserted the space for a reason. watch.
Las Vegas.
I knew that happened when you wrote Vega, was not aware that the word vegas did it to
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I will definitely be there! Count my pony IN!! I may even do a bit of Pinto towing!
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I'm going to get ahold of the Carlisle event people sometime today and see what kind of information that we need and what they need to know about them setting up an area for us next year.I talked to several Pinto guys there at carlisle.Koote r said that if we need anything let him know.I met Kooter and a freind of his on saturday.I can't remember his name but a real nice guy[It hell getting old].So i let evry one know about what i find out.
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I was there... didn't see any of the "people" just the pintos. :(
I've got a few pics if anyone wants email me I'll shoot you what I have. Big screenshot sized...
My favorites:
http://www.superhonda.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=51923&size=big&limit=recent
http://www.superhonda.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=51921&size=big&limit=recent
They're all done with a 2.0mp digi cam.
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I agree about the midwest thing, perhaps tulsa or st. louis?
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NOW your talkin pintoguy76 ,
Right in my back yard!!!!!
St Louis Mo. ;D
From Pintony
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I sure would like to go, especially now that I have my pinto restored (well I will have it on 6/15). Pennsylvania is a long haul. I vote for Tulsa, OK. That's not too far. I live in Shelton WA and a central location would be groovy. I really like the idea of all the pintos travelling together that would be SO COOL!! And it would also be very nice in case someone ran into problems. I'll keep my eye on the strings. At this point, not sure if I could go or not-lots of arrangements I would have to make in advance, but WOW it would be really neat!!
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I still havn't heard back from carlisle.As soon as i hear from them i will let every one know.But if Pintony or some one else out in the midwest wants to set up something for next year,let us know and we might do the get together out there.Right now nothing is set in concrete,but most of the votes are for carlisle.For me i can go in any direction.My 80 Rallye is an exelent road car.Haven't had any problems asof yet.Made two 400 mile trips in the last month and still drive it dailey.
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Would be way cool to try out Tulsa maybe in 2007? If some of the local pinto toughs can look into it...I am happy to make some phone calls or do some other leg work. I have been to the Tulsa state fairgrounds and it seems like there are lots of camping areas surrounding it. Maybe we could have it there? Sure would be neat to have all of the west coast pinto's take the trip together and pick up everyone along the way. That would be the coolest! Boy would we all get some looks!! If this is doable, I would be happy to start collecting names and phone #'s of all along the way that might want to "jump on the train" on the way to Tulsa. If anyone has any ideas on this, please let me know.
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Hey sagesunrisetha t sounds like a good idea.I say we have at Carlisle in 2006 then we can have it in Tulsa in 2007.As soon as i hear from Carlisle i'll get that information to everybody.I'm hoping to get at least 25 cars at carlisle next year.Any one that plans on attending next year needs to pre regester so Carlisle know's how many will be attending and we can get an area set up just for us.You don't have to pre regester but it will be $10 cheeper than at the gate.Also like 68 cyclone said, you need to reserve a aroom or rooms as soon as possible, because it gets real packed at the nationals.Ther e is a new Best Western in town that might have more rooms available that weekend.
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I heard back from Carlisle event manager.They can't give any details for the 2006 show until this fall.From what the survey shows Carlisle is a go.Hey Scott need a little input on this.I do believe that i have there attention about Pinto's and Bobcats.With that in mind i think we can actually have at least 25 to 30 Pintos and Bobcats at next years show.What we really need is to have 1700 plus cars there to make a statement that Pintos and Bobcats do count.This would probably be only time that many Pintos and Bobcats would ever be together since leaving the factory.A lot of wishfull thinking on my part.But it would be nice.
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Hey Pintoman,
That sounds great!!!
I'll bring 2 Pintos next year!
Keep up the great work!!!!!!!
From Pintony
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Harley,
Great, let me know closer to the fall what we need to put together to get everything going.
1700 Pinto would be a great showing but as many years as Tony, Brad, Greg, Jeff & I have been a part of the "Pinto Movement on the net I have never seen that much intrest 'SUSTAINED' at any given time.
Realistically, based on my convictions, we should shoot for 30-35...
I will put in every effort to support your's & everyone's goals as defined with this site for the Car Show...
1700? wow would that not be incredible?
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1700 Pintos at the 2006 carlisle????????
I think you guys have your decimal point in the wrong place! ;D
Glad to hear you guy's did not have 3 days of rain this year.
From Pintony
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How's this for a Pinto gathering????
From Pintony
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Count me in. I'll be at All- Ford Carlisle next year. Of course with the Cruiser.
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Some day, let's meet in Phoenix or Tucson, AZ. I can almost guarantee that it won't rain on the weekends. don
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If we do a midwest thing...like St. Louis or Tulsa.....you can count me in for sure. My old 76 pinto isnt perfect but its not too bad for all original...
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you need to reserve a aroom or rooms as soon as possible, because it gets real packed at the nationals.Ther e is a new Best Western in town that might have more rooms available that weekend.
Are you still allowed to pitch a tent beside your car?
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  Are you still allowed to pitch a tent beside your car?
Hmmm.......... never mind....... Oh what the hell! I hope so, i pitch one every time i see my car! ;D ;D ;D :-[
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You have to pay extra for camping at Carlisle now if your in the show field I believe. Check there site.www.carsa tcarlisle.com. They got you coming & going. But it is a great run show. Lots to see. I've been to ever Ford show & all the Spring & Fall shows since the mid 70's. This year with my Pinto Cruiser & all the other Ford shows with my old Boss 302. Old as in sold it. It would be a great place to have a Pinto gathering. (PARTY)
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Grettings friends,
I and my son were driving across country and stopped and met the fellows in Pigeon Forge. It was awesome. I now have an enclosed trailer and just finished a trip to Dearborn to the Henry Ford Motor Muster car show. I was one of two feature cars looking for interest in 1974-1976 cars. This was the 20th year for this show in Greenfield Village, approx. 600 cars and I was the first Pinto they have ever seen! My baby is light on her feet now (has a nice home in a new trailer) and we will be hitting the road more now.
I have seen some interest about a midwest show and a few mentions of Tulsa. I live in Tulsa and will do all I can to help organize anything I can for you guys and gals. Are you interested in an all-Ford meet, as is Carlisle? We have one the first weekend in June. We also have a 1200 car show in February, probably too early in the year for most to travel. Are you interested in just FordPinto.com members getting together? Maybe we can explore the local Ford dealerships sponsoring something. Let me know what you think.
Dave
Original74
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I vote for June-August for a 2007 show because in Feb, it is just to slippery of a drive (unless you are in the snow pinto!!) and I will be driving, not hauling, my baby to Tulsa if we can set up a show there. We sure have a lot of members. I think it would be darn cool to put together an all pinto show. How about the rest of the gang? Looking forward to the trip from Washington State! Guys/Gals...can you imagine if we could get 500 or even 1000 pintos together in Tulsa? I think we can do it! Already coming up on 1800 members!
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I am in St Louis about 7 hours from Tulsa, You could count on me to bring my 73 as long as I have enough lead time. For those of you lucky enough to live out west or up in cool Washington state just a word of warning Tulsa in the summer will be HOT and STICKY. Should be neat to get a bunch of Pintos and maybe even a few Bobcats together.
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I can be in Tulsa in 07.Just need info and times.An all Ford meet or all Pinto meet will be fine.I'm still working on the Carlisle meet,should have some info this fall.Yes 1000 Pinto's in one place would rock.The locals wouldn't know what hit them with that many Pinto's.
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I'm about 2-3 Hrs from Tulsa, in Springfield Missouri. Every year about may we have a LOT of hot rods in for some kind of show. Every hotel in the city is booked at that time. Never seen any pintos by i may drive thru there with mine next year, and ill definantly go to a pinto meet if its in tulsa or somewhere withinn 5-6 hours of me....maybe even further than that :) Ill try and keep up with what goes on and let you all know more :) By the way.....my pinto isnt exactly show quality, but its not a huge rust bucket either...there s not just a whole lot of rust on it... thatd be okay to bring to a pinto meet wouldnt it? it does still have its originaly shiney copper paint, interior is kinda rough, especially the carpet, its gone on the drivers side front and rear....becaus e there are a bunch of little rust thru holes on the floor pan (can be fixed with a new floorpan). :)
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Hi Folks:
Here’s my two cents on the subject.
I think Branson Missouri (www.branson-missouri.com) would be a great place for one of our annual meetings for the following reasons:
1) Middle of the country so both east and west folks can get here.
2) Branson is a great place to bring the family.
3) Have the meeting in early May and the weather is beautiful.
4) There are near-by lakes.
5) There is Silver Dollar City for the kids.
6) There are many outlet malls for the spouses.
7) Over 350 restaurants.
8) Over 40 theaters.
9) Campgrounds and RV parks.
10) Close to Springfield, MO where Bass Pro Shop is located.
77pintocw
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I have no problem with Branson, go there every year. You are right about it catering to everyone's needs. Any of the places we've mentioned in the midwest like Tulsa, Branson, St. Louis are centrally located in the US. If anybody was going to commit to a midwest gathering, any of these places would work well. We have plenty of time to plan. Great idea!
Dave
Original74
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Branson,
I like that idea....
My boss has been trying to get me to go there for 3 years now, he goes every year for a week vacation & loves it.
As much as I think the All Fords Show would be FANTASTIC, are we ready yet? Do we have the participation yet & the quality & quantity of cars to make a GOOD showing at this venue?
Would it be wise to 'build' on our successes & approach the ford show when our group is ready?
Not that I'm 'dissing' our current plan, I'm just a little re-Focused...
Comments?
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And how about a big centerfold picture in the middle of Hot Rod Magazine, it will be called "The Pinto Power Tour" ;D
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Well I am new to all of this but not new to the pinto love. I personally don't have a problem with participation of all pinto's restored or not. I think it would be neat to see them all together and to mingle all together. I would think the show might not just be for show to the public, but show to each other so we can see each other's pinto's in different stages of being fixed/driven/raced, etc. There is something unique about every pinto whether it is rusty or not. Just my opinion. ;)
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Branson is an excellent location. Im about 35 miles from there (in springfield). It is exactly as 77pintocw says. Branson itself is alot of fun. Add a bunch of pintos and you'll really have a good time.
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The other good thing, Scott, about having all pintos in all condition at the show is that we can get ideas from one another on how we want to make our pintos. For example, I want to put on a different air cleaner cover and would like to see what others use. I think all of us can appreciate a pinto, whatever condition it is in. They ALL make me smile! :D
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The nice thing about most all Ford shows is any Ford in any condition would be welcomed to the show.Yes most of the cars that attend are nearly perfect.At the All Ford Nationals at Carlisle there were hundreds of Ford's that were so so.But that didn't matter,people were still looking at them.I go to shows and look at all the cars because you just might find an idea that you might want to use on your ride.If most every one wants to do the second annual get together next year somewhere else that would be fine by me.We still have time to get organized,i will still work on the Carlisle event until i hear otherwise.What s important is as a group that we agree on where to meet.I like the Carlisle idea and the Branson idea.So every one let us know where to hold our next event.
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I think I may be selfish but the Branson idea works best for me. It is not to far from home and would be an easy sell to the wife.
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I think the Branson idea would work for me. Pretty much the same driving distance, just more East than South. A long trip, but would be a nice vacation and what better way to spend it than surrounded by my favorite cars in the world!
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I don't think the Branson idea ever came up to replace Carlisle in 2006. Someone once metioned St. Louis, Tulsa, somewhere in the midwest for 2007. Then Branson was suggested because of its diverse interests and attractions. I believe it is the consensus of the club for Carlisle in 2006, but we can do both for those hwo can't travel so far east. How about one of those votey thingies Scott? What's the gut feel out there for the big 2006 meet?
Dave
Original74
PS. Hey Scott, since I know you are watching this post, will you personal message me about a Pinto Registry? I have such a passion to get a registry going. Of the 1800 folks registered on this site, it sure would be nice to know how many and of what year and model were still out there. Thanks man, hope you are high and dry!
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Carlisle 2006 & Branson 2007 gets my vote. Just don't make tha Branson meet the same date as Ford Carlisle in 2007 which is allways the 1st wknd in June
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I agree with Boss2300. I won't be able to make 2006 but if we can plan for Branson in 2007, I'll start making my plans for it! I also would LOVE to see the registry take place. That is such a kick a** idea!!
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Hi Folks:
How about this idea?
2006 - Carlisle, PA - East U.S.
2007 - Branson, MO - Middle U.S.
2008 - California??? - West U.S.
The idea being that we rotate the meeting place for a region (east,middle,west) every third year so members
would have a higher probability of attending one of the gatherings.
77pintocw
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Sounds like we are in agreement here, for at least those who have replied. I really like the idea of rotating east, central and west as an annual meet. I also like the idea of us getting together as a group for the benefit of the group. I know we could spend days talking about our own projects and share a wealth of information.
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I think some folks here have mentioned that they would like to meet in Las Vegas. It would be cool to do it during the SEMA show.......... .. ;D
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If I may I would vote for Tulsa in 2007 but could get to Branson, Its a good place. I really like the idea of a great gettogether in the midwest. I have been getting flashes of giving up on my wagon but this has got me thinking I might not,
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I to like the idea of rotating the show across the country.But I'm not sure i can make a west coast show,but I'll try.
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For a western show site I would vote for Lake Tahoe in the summer. Being a little bit more north would
hopefully pull in some folks from the Northwest.
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Not a Bad Idea Bob, Lake Tahoe would be nice.......... .....
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Hi Folks:
How about this idea?
2006 - Carlisle, PA - East U.S.
2007 - Branson, MO - Middle U.S.
2008 - California??? - West U.S.
The idea being that we rotate the meeting place for a region (east,middle,west) every third year so members
would have a higher probability of attending one of the gatherings.
77pintocw
That sounds great, I've got a sister that lives near springfield and I'm even thinking about making the trip from Cali.
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Rotating the show sounds like a KILLER idea. I may not make the central & western meets as my Lil' Horse doesn't really like the freeway. I will, however do my level BEST to attend the eastern events.
I once drove my '80 runabout to Mich from Tenn, My wife was 6-7 mo pregnant & that was an ADVENTURE! The valve cover leaked pretty bad & I'd almost literally fill up the oil & top up the gas. My '74 isn't quite as bad, but it DOES leak a little around the valve cover. (add to that a hairline crack at the trans line in the case) I wouldn't be afraid to take it cross country, but I'd need a few days to get anywhere. I know it'd make it in one piece though.
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OK then, the Pinto community has spoken...
Cool!
I for one will be scouring the swap meet area of the Ford Show for NOS Pinto parts, CAN'T WAIT!
Harley, let me know closer to the time how much for our own area & I wil get to work on the FordPinto.com/ PCCA banner... & let me know what else our site can do to help,
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Something that I thought about today was having some sort of a printable flyer describing the site. We could print out a few whenever we are going to a car show, or some other automotive function. This flyer could have the logo and web address. Just a thought.
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Hey Scott, I may be wrong but I think someone told me that Carlisle supplies a canopy for clubs that go there & maybe a banner also. You may want to check that out with them.
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Yes they do supply a tent,but the first year it will cost a member of this club $150 to rent the tent.If the club has more than 25 cars at the event that member get,s there money back.Then it,s free after that at there following shows.Hey Scott I'll need all the help i can get.Kooter and his friends in Carlisle said that they would help.I won't know anything about Carlisle until there season is over with.As soon as i know something I'll let every one know.
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It seems only fair that FordPinto.com pick up the tab for this tent,
Donation link will be put up closer to the tiime frame needed.
Harley, pintoman, will be our poobah with this project,
25 Cars, .... THAT would be cool...
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Pintoman do you know who I am ? I'am the guy you meet at Carlisle with the silver Cruiser.
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Well the trip to Carlisle is sounding better each time I read this post. What is it, 3500 miles or so from Olympia, WA? That's not too bad. I know the pinto would hold up, just wish it had air conditioning. She really likes freeway cruising best. I have never been past Oklahoma and would like to see other states in the US before I kick the bucket. Just curious if any other Westerners are thinking they might make the trip and we could do it together. I would really like to attend each yearly pinto gathering.
So for Carlisle...do we have an estimated date/month yet? I too would rather "pitch a tent" (sorry fella's, girls love pintos too!) next to my pinto at the show instead of renting a motel.
And a comment on the Branson idea, maybe have it in early/late Spring as to avoid the other big car show that takes place in Branson in June?
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It is probably a little less than 3500 miles. However you would be pretty close. There is a lot of open space between you and Carlisle as well as some toll roads. Don't forget the humidity. You will get pretty hot in a tent in the summer, since you are from Washington state where it is usually cool, you may want to rethink the tent part. Driving your Pinto would be neat but you would need to allow extra time when you stop to eat or gas up because everyone will want to talk to you. The further east you go people will be asking about the Washington plates and the long drive in an old car. It would be fun and interesting at the same time.
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Hey Boss2300 i remember you .You sold some head light buckets to my buddy Wayne at Carlisle.That is a real nice wagon that you have,i know that everyone that shows up for next year will like it.I hope we have a real big turnout for next year.
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This is for you SAGESUNRISE.Th e Carlisle show is the first weekend in June of each year.I don't believe that you can pitch a tent by your Pinto,but i do believe that there is camping up on the hill.The show grounds is one of the best that i have seen.There are showers there,the rest rooms are very clean.Plus the food there is excellent.You can eat breakfast,lunch and dinner at the grounds.For me i will be in a motel room for the event.And like Scott I'll be at the swap area most of the time.
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how about tampa florida every year .....Yeah !!!
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Boy, I don't know then....I can't leave my Martha Splatterhead alone at night. I have to sleep with her. So you don't have to leave your car on the showgrounds the entire time, right?
Yea, I'll bet it is humid and having a wool blanket forever on my head (I have EXTREMELY long hair) won't help any. But I could tough it out for a few nights even if I have to wear an ice cold one under each armpit and one on the back of my neck!
So can you elaborate on the toll roads? Are there a lot? How much is the toll? I'll bet there will be a lot of surprises that I am not used to. I live deep in the woods in hicksville! :D
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Hello sagesunrise,
The toll on Turnpike 70-76 from just after Weeling W.V. is $8.50. 76 ends at Carlisle.
I'm thinking we should find a house to rent for the week!!!??? Time-share type deal???
Just went searching for hotels the closest hotel that has rooms NOW is Harrisburg west.
The rooms are 42.00 pr night. I was searching on Hotwire.com
No rooms available the first W/E in june in Carlisle Pa.
From Pintony
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Does the car show run for one full week? Sun-Sat, Mon-Fri? I was thinking of taking 2 weeks off, but if the show is one full week, I might need 3 (I want to give myself one full week of drive time in case something goes wrong and because I want to do a little sight-seeing). I think a home to rent is a good idea. I'd kick down $100 for a week even if I have to sleep outside or in a barn. Would be way cool if someone in the area had a farm and we all could kick it for the week at their place. 8)
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The show is Fri, Sat , and Sunday.
But I think most are rented by the week.
From Pintony
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I liked the Pigeon Forge thing because we were not just the Pinto's at the show.....We were the show. I liked the Pigeon Forge location because it was quaint. Are we really established as a bonified organization untill we can count on 100 Pintos being there....or even 50. How can we escape the conventionalli ty of just being another group of car enthusiasts?
I suggest an invasion....we could pick a different city each year and cruise the streets and park in different areas and meet to party and talk. It might spark anticipation and noteriety.
Also, I suggest that the best way to nuture this band of specialist would be a centralized meeting place which could be calculated mathmatically and then go with the closest commonly know city from that point.Â
Personally, I am going to make every effort to be at the second Pinto meet where-ever it is at. ThunderPinto is being built for crosscountry.
      OK!!.........That is what I think......... High_Horse Wichita,Kansas-which is about as middle as you can get.
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"I suggest an invasion....we could pick a different city each year and cruise the streets and park in different areas and meet to party and talk. It might spark anticipation and noteriety. "
High Horse, that is why I am seriously going to try to be there next year. I want to make a statement all the way across the US! I hope others will join me so we can all travel together. I love cruising in my pinter, and boy, if I was a dude, I'd have lots of chicks! The pinter really is a chick magnet!! I get more chicks commenting on my pinto than fellers, although lots of fellers like to talk pinto with me as well.
I really would like to make the trip with other members, so if anyone is even thinking about it, please get ahold of me. My email is sagesun@hctc.com. I will most likely go through ID, MT, WY and South of the Dakotas and then straight East to PA. The earlier we plan, the funner the trip will be. 8)
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Hi Folks:
How about this idea?
2006 - Carlisle, PA - East U.S.
2007 - Branson, MO - Middle U.S.Â
2008 - California??? - West U.S.
The idea being that we rotate the meeting place for a region (east,middle,west) every third year so members
would have a higher probability of attending one of the gatherings.
77pintocw
That sounds great, I've got a sister that lives near springfield and I'm even thinking about making the trip from Cali.
Sounds good to me too, doubt i can make the 06 show but, i might ill just have to try. Can definantly make the 07 show and probably the 08 too.
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pigion forge is the best, the goodguys and the f 100 shows do well there. Its a great place for kids and the hotels dont try to rape ya for rooms. So I guess ill wait and come to one when its down south, heres a thought why not do like many of the other minority clubs do go to Food Lion Auto fair in Charlotte NC. Both the fiero and corvair clubs meet there each year. Its fun they have many cruise events each night with over 2000 cars and 300,000 in attendance i would say its a great show. ;D
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Yes P/F is a great place to have a car show.I really enjoyed this year's show in P/F.I just wish we had a better turn out.Twelve cars for the first year wasn't bad for the first show.We decided at that show to go to Carlisle for next year.Per-hap's we might end up back in P/F for a future show,but for now we will move it around the country and hope every one can attend one of the these shows.Myself I'm am planning on going to every show we have.I think different locations is a great idea.
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I am starting my plans on attending the Carlisle show in June 2006. I am really hoping that others might want to join the trek across country. We will be doing some sight seeing along the way and will most likely leave 2 weeks before the show starts.
We are planning on crossing the Northern tip of Idaho and crossing into Montana, headed Southerly. Crossing Wyoming, Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio and into PA.
If anyone wants to meet or come along, please let me know. We have plenty of time to find a meeting spot.
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Hey Sagesunrise I'm glad to see that you are coming to Carlisle next year.I hope a bunch more Pinto owners will join you on your trek.When you come through Ohio maybe i can meet up with you then we can head for Carlisle.I hope there will be 6 or 7 Pinto owners out of Columbus heading that way.We usually leave on Thursday morning.I belong to a local Ford club here in Columbus and we have about 8 members with Pinto's.So now we have a club within a club.See you next year.
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I'd like to offer a meeting point within each state of which we will be passing - as the time grows near. Yes it would be very cool to have the pinto members meet and drive together. Hope everyone has their stickers by then!
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Isn't there a city in this country named Pinto?????? And the answer is............ .............. .............. .............. .........
Pinto,Maryland and Pinto,Texas. Duhhhhh!!!!!!!!!
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How about Canada?
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I could see a line of Pintos approaching the boarder. Athough I could use a good strip searching. I like Canada.