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FordPinto.com Cryer => PCCA Meet/Car Show Archive => 2007, 3nd National Western Regional Pinto Meet Knotts Berry CA- Archive => Topic started by: Original74 on December 30, 2006, 06:44:24 PM
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Follow this thread for the latest news on this Regional meet!
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To all west costers. Please PM me regarding the Knotts show in April. I would like to get an idea of who will be attending and get your phone number so we can plan events.
Thanks
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I am working on getting some Big name people out to the Knotts show this year. One of them will be Dan Esslinger of Esslinger Engineering. I think I can convince him to bring one of his all Aluminum 3.0 minget motors and some give away parts. The other might be
" Turbo " Joe Morgan. I think I can get him to bring either his 10 sec. Pinto OR his 8 sec Focus wagon with an 2.3 motor in it. I will be working on some other people that I will announce later. Stay tuned......... ............
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OK Guys, I received my Fabulous Fords Forever registration in the mail today. If you do not receive one or are not on the mailing list please go to this web site and down load you regestration form.
http://fordcarclubs.org/
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I guess my registration will takle a few days to travel the 2000+miles to get to me???
What is the date of the show???
From Pintony
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I guess my registration will takle a few days to travel the 2000+miles to get to me???
What is the date of the show???
From Pintony
Sunday April 22nd. " Entries must be postmarked on or before APRIL 6th" Cost is $ 35.00 to show, free to walk in. Knotts Berry Farm discount tickets at $ 17.00 child ( 3-11 ) and $ 27.00 Adults ( 12 and up ).There is trailer parking across the street at the Sears parking lot.
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Hi Brad: Will definately be at the Knott's show on April 22 with my V8 71. Having the doors and front fenders repainted so it should look good (shiney!!). I can be reached at (408) 779-7442 in Morgan Hill, CA ( up north, close to San Jose). Regards, Joe Hendrickson
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Hi Brad,
I'll be there with Alberto and the crew! I'll have either one of Alberto's Pintos or my '85 LTD LX I recently purchased.
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Cool, looks like we are shaping up for another great meet. I need to hear from Alberto and Bob ( and his crew ).
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I may come with my '77 sedan. It will depend on a couple of things, however.
My car is nice but it is certainly not in "car show" condition. Does that matter?
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I may come with my '77 sedan. It will depend on a couple of things, however.
My car is nice but it is certainly not in "car show" condition. Does that matter?
The condition of your car does not matter. We would love to have you show up.
Thanks
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Does everyone hang out with their cars all day or is it ok to leave them and go to the amusement park? I've never participated in a car show before so sorry for the dumb question.
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Not a dumb question. You can hang out, go look at the cars or go the the park if you want. there is no set rule for this event. We will be having some organized events that weekend including the day of the event. I will post the schedule.
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Where do I get registration info on the Anaheim Event. I'm in Oakland Ca and may be able to come down. Please e-mail me at joebone8@comcast.net
Joe
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I am new to the site but have been to a couple of knotts show's before. I have the dull red 77 V8 cruzin wagon that has some work to be done to it before the 22nd but I will be there.
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hey guys hope to have the 72 pinto boss there as soon as get my entry form my friend might be done with his pinto turbo wag a 72 port hole should have it there too some one whats to send me where you going to meet up befor the show so we all can drive in together see ya mike
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Hey Great...
I know Brad said something about a breakfast before the show and we all caravan to Knotts Berry after... I'm sure the meeting place on Sunday is the Breakfast...
Since Brad is in charge of this meet I will need to defer to him on all questions but I will be there to do my part as needed...
I'm really looking forward to meeting everyone and taking LOTS of pictures,
Is there anything I can bring fron the site that folke want?
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I may come with my '77 sedan. It will depend on a couple of things, however.
My car is nice but it is certainly not in "car show" condition. Does that matter?
Just bring what you have, It cannot look any worse than what I have showed up with in the last 2 years. Here is a shot from last year.
(http://mysite.verizon.net/project.frankenpinto/update040906/DSC_6747.jpg).
I hope to have a hood this year.
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sure makes my72 boss look realy good next to it ha hoodwould be nice want me to bring u 1 hehehehehehe i have a few
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Are most of you driving your cars or hauling them on a trailer?
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Hi everyone,
This is my first visit on this site and will be attending Knotts again, I'll bring my 71 coupe with the 460 engine. I live in Oceanside, Ca. so I'll trailer to the parking lot. Should show up around 7:00 on sunday. I have made some changes from last year, cowl induction hood, looks great. Dan.
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Are most of you driving your cars or hauling them on a trailer?
the first year i did the show, I towed it in due to it not running. I do not recomend that. If it runs, why not drive it? Engine is back in mine, but there were a few modifications needed to get it in with the new oil pan. Hope to start it this sunday and verify that it does not leak. If it still does, Time for a complete rebuild. Only time will tell.
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sure makes my72 boss look realy good next to it ha hoodwould be nice want me to bring u 1 hehehehehehe i have a few
Proof I have a hood, Just need to have a better method of holding up the center section. I have a hood skin that is extra. That will help with the home made cowel scoop. May need a grille though. Mine broke completely after the show last year.
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I just sent in my registration. I will be driving my '77 hatchback from Phoenix. Where is a good place to stay (hotel/motel) for the night?
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Are most of you driving your cars or hauling them on a trailer?
I will be trailering my Pinto this year.
But will most likely be caravaning with Pintopower from West Covina to the show.
From Pintony
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I just sent in my registration. I will be driving my '77 hatchback from Phoenix. Where is a good place to stay (hotel/motel) for the night?
PM me and I will send you some links for good, close by hotels.
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Are most of you driving your cars or hauling them on a trailer?
I am driving all 13 miles there. With any luck, it should run OK. Still need to start to see if the oil leak is still there or not.
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Ok guys. Knotts is comming up quick. I would like to get a count of who is going to attend. So far I think the following will be there.
Brad-Black Pangra
Tony-either the purple or his newest yellow 71
Joe-black 71 289
Brien-I think his latest wagon?
Pinto4you2003-77 sedan ( please email me your name )
Qikpinto-77 wagon ( please email me your name)
Mike-72 Boss
Vonkysmead-V8 sedan
Dan-71 V8
Dave H-74 sedan ? ( Dave are you coming? )
Alberto- Have not heard ( please email me)
Bob- Brown 71 or the Red Pangra
Barth- white 71 or the Red Pangra
Scott Hamilton and His brother Scratch ( Do we have cars for these guys? )Barth ?
Any one else who is going Please contact me or reply to this post.
Thanks
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Brad,
I will be there with my '74 Sedan Geraldine. And Geraldine (the original owner, now 75, still living in Simi Valley will visit). She was all giddy about getting to see her baby now 5 years later.
Dave
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No Pintos with me, will be flying in...
Brothers name is Geoff 'spike' on the fourm...
In addition to my brother my wife will also be attending as well, this Pinto stuff is starting to rub off a little...
HA!
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I will be there but the only thing I'm bringing are memories and a camera
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I will be there but the only thing I'm bringing are memories and a camera
Ok, add Steve to the list.
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I am looking forward to seeing everyone at the meet. Driving from Phoenix so barring any mechanical problems, will be there. I like the idea of going to breakfast and all driving together to the show. don
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Don, thanks for the input. We will most definitely be having breakfast.
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I just talked to Alberto and he will be bringing the following
Red 79 wagon
Yellow 80 Sedan
White 80 wagon
Purple 78 Hatch back
Black Pangra
Purple Wagon.
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CAR COUNT AS OF 4/1/07
So far we have 20 comfirmed cars. I know there will be others that I do not have contact information. This could be the largest group of Pintos ever at any California Car Show.
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Alberto just informed me of the following cars that will be attending.
Black 76 wagon
Brown 71 sedan
Green 71 hatchback
Green 72 hatchback
Brown 72 hatchback
Orange 80 wagon
Red 77 cruzing wagon
Silver 72 sedan
Yellow 73 wagon
This brings the count up to about 30 cars.
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MEDIA AND MAGAZINE INK.
I have been contacting several publications ( actually just started ). I have a responce from "Legendary Ford Magazine". They can not come down and make the show BUT would like us to submit an editoral with pictures and the will publish it in an up comming magazine. I have also contacted Hemmings Muscle Magazine. Jeff Koch, who did the article on the Red Pangra will be attending the show. My hope is that he can do some type of story for his magazine. I have written to Muscle Mustangs and Fast Fords but have not heard back from them yet.
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KNOTTS SHOW ORGANIZERS
I wrote to the organizers of the Knotts show and asked them two things. First, why don't Pintos have a " category ". As anyone who has registered knows, we have to submit our entry as " Other ford" I suggested that as we will be having nearly 30 Pintos in attendance I felt it was time to classify us as an official car entry.
The other thing I wanted to know is what we could do to be a sponsor? Stay tuned for more info.
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Hey Kids! Long time since I have been here! Sorry for the absence. Any way, It has come to my attention that you pinto guys like to hang out and talk....so.... why don't we meet up at my place to clean cars and eat. Last year I invited no one and some how pintos appeared from the sky (seriously, people that I didnt know showed up). This year, what the hell! Come on by! My address is:
1026 South Valinda Ave.
West Covina, CA 91790.
Also, if you will be near by that morning before the show, all the folks near me will be caravaning to breakfast. Nothing quite like seeing 15 pintos on an empty freeway. Pleace get back to me on who will be coming over, I need to make sure I have enough meat to BBQ. You can wash, detail and clean you can in and out over hear. Come by as early as you want and leave as late as you want (so long as we get a good nights sleep). I have alot of room here. You all are also more than welcome to stay the night. Keep me posted and call for questions!
Alberto
626-221-7681
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Thanks Alberto !!!!
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KNOTTS SHOW ORGANIZERS
I wrote to the organizers of the Knotts show and asked them two things. First, why don't Pintos have a " category ". As anyone who has registered knows, we have to submit our entry as " Other ford" I suggested that as we will be having nearly 30 Pintos in attendance I felt it was time to classify us as an official car entry.
The other thing I wanted to know is what we could do to be a sponsor? Stay tuned for more info.
as for our own catagory, SCPOC (so cal probe owners) had to request their own catagory. When they reached the required minimum to be considered (20 I think), they were granted their own catagory. We should just need to request it and get our own next year.
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Hello Group,
Does anyone need NOS Pinto parts brought to California for the Knotts Show.???
Let me know an I will get hem together and bring them to the show.
From Pintony
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I was wondering why you guys hadn't been making noise about a Pinto class. As I recall, it takes 15 entered cars to get a class, I know with this year's turnout that will make at least 2 maybe 3 years with enough cars. I am certain this year plus last year's turnout is more than the Probes (hey, I still enter mine even though I now hang out with you bunch of sickos more), so the minimum count has been met.
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PHOTOGRAPHER NEEDED !!!!!!!
There is a need for someone who will not be busy talking to all the inquiring lookers. I would like to take A LOT of pictures for us and the magazines. Would someone please like to volunteer for this job?
Thanks
I will have my camera with me as always and will be taking pics all day long. I do wander around the show--though I'm skipping most of Mustangland these days (ok, once I've seen 20 mid-80's 'stangs I've had my fill), so I expect to hang around the oddballs area longer. After the show I can set up a gallery on my photo site for the event.
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Most, I think are being driven but there are at least 4 cars I know trailered.
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Thanks for offering to take pictures !! ;D, I'm sure they will all turn out great.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE
APRIL 6TH IS THE LASTDAY TO REGISTER FOR THE KNOTTS SHOW.
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hey guys i well be come down from the sf bay area i have many parts to i be staying at the hampton inn 2 blocks from the show let me know whats going on for sat afternoon i should be there by early noon leave a phone number where i can meet ppl on sat afternoon
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add the boss to the list i should be there by sat afternoon anything going on sat afternoon or sat night iam staying at the hampton close to the show
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13 miles could be more troublesome that I thought. It is still overheating after removing the t stat. I could have blown the head gasket. If necessary, I may put my new to me heads, intake and carb this saturday and try again. If it does not work, then I will be there, but the car will not. Wish me luck
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Just a suggestion but you need to have some restriction in the Tstat housing to allow the watter to slow down long enough to let the radiator to dissipate the heat. I don't think you want to remover the Tstat. You might want to replace it with a large washer with a 3/4 hole in it.
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Just a suggestion but you need to have some restriction in the Tstat housing to allow the watter to slow down long enough to let the radiator to dissipate the heat. I don't think you want to remover the Tstat. You might want to replace it with a large washer with a 3/4 hole in it.
Thanks Brad,
I will put in a lower temp t stat tonight and try again. With any luck it will be ok. I may need to also flush out the system.
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Also, if you can get it add some "water-wetter". you can get it from Summit etc. The stuff really works.
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HAVE SOME, WILL USE IT. THANKS
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GREAT NEWS CONCERNING OUR OWN CLASS.
Please read the email I received from the Ford Car club.
Brad,
We are glad that you have organized the Pintos and have as many as 30 coming to the show. We would be happy to add a class for you if you can gather that much participation.
To have a class added, we would like for you to join our council and participate in the Ford Car Club Council meetings. At this point the best way to accomplish that would be to attend the show in mass, have a representative visit the registration booth and ask to see Marc or Frank. We can get the info to you so one of your members can start attending the meetings and we can discuss adding a Pinto class.
Hope to see you there!
Marc Bodrie
Fabulous Fords Chairman
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Pintony left St.Louis Wednesday and is on his way to knotts. I expect he and Original74 will be arriving together or close.
Also, If any of you west coast guys have any trash bucket seats or dashcaps that are going to get tossed Pintony said he would haul them back this way. Thanx
Wish I could make it......Next year for sure.
High_Horse
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Well, I got it running again with a new top end. I did in fact have a blown head gasket. >:( So, now in place of the edelbrock intake, 2bbl carb and truck heads, I now have heads and 4bbl intake from a 69 torino/fairlane along with a edelbrock carb. All items cost me a total of $7 and tremendously help my budget for the GRM 2k7 that I am entering this year. Now to solve the oil leak from the rear main seal
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WEATHER REPORT
As of Thursday 4/19/07. Sunday 4/22/07 High will be 64 low will be 53. Day time will be mostly cloudy. They do expect RAIN this Friday ( tomorrow ) so cover your cars.
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2007 SHINEY AWARDS
At the show, we will have a peoples choice for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. There will be Trophies for the Cars that get the most votes. The voting will be by FORDPINTO.COM members and the cars will be judged on anything that a particular member thinks is outstanding about a particular car. This could be most stack, most modified, most shiny parts, etc .
There will also be an 11 question Quiz and the winner with the most correct and runner ups will receive gifts.
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WEATHER REPORT
As of Thursday 4/19/07. Sunday 4/22/07 High will be 64 low will be 53. Day time will be mostly cloudy. They do expect RAIN this Friday ( tomorrow ) so cover your cars.
I am more worried about covering the intake. I still have a hole in the hood with an edelbrock air filter. I am going to try to finish the hood so it will stay dry
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I'm driving up there tommorow in the rain but not like that matters the paint is crap anyways. So all I have to do is shine up the wheels and bumpers and i'm good to go. See you guys there!
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My apologies to all but I will not be able to go as planned. I heard an unusual sound coming from the engine last night while taking her on a short drive around town and it is too late to diagnose. Good luck and I hope the weather holds. I will try again next year. don
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All I can say is WOW! I've never seen so many Pintos in one year let alone in the same place at the same time. I didn't show up with my car but after that turn out, I'm sure I'll be there next year. I noticed no 2.3 EFI turbos (unless under a closed hood???) & I would have been unique, which is why I chose this build, & kicked myself in the butt a few times but there's always next year.
Oh ya, we spotted Pintony 4 cars away and never met the guy before, all the Pinto gear was a dead give a way. Thanks for the great conversation.
Someone hurry with the pics!
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Good grief, we want it all and we want it now!!! Well.... :2fast4u: here are mine: http://claudermilk.smugmug.com/gallery/2665160 (http://claudermilk.smugmug.com/gallery/2665160). Enjoy. ;D
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Great pictures...... ...... ;D
I will have a full report tomorrow Including more pictures and all the dirt. I can tell you that 29 Pintos attended and Thats some kind of a record for Pinto attendance.
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Good grief, we want it all and we want it now!!! Well.... :2fast4u: here are mine: http://claudermilk.smugmug.com/gallery/2665160 (http://claudermilk.smugmug.com/gallery/2665160). Enjoy. ;D
Here is my update. I did have a setting off in the camera, but it worked well for the most part
http://mysite.verizon.net/project.frankenpinto/update042207/update042207.html (http://mysite.verizon.net/project.frankenpinto/update042207/update042207.html)
Enjoy. IF I missed somthing, please let me know and I will correct my page.
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Great pictures...... ...... ;D
I will have a full report tomorrow Including more pictures and all the dirt. I can tell you that 29 Pintos attended and Thats some kind of a record for Pinto attendance.
I want to thank everyone who attended for having such a successful showing of automotive history. I took about 70 pics and had a real good time looking and reliving the past. Thank you Brad for taking some time to talk to me. I would have liked to stay longer but needed to pay the bills. I would like to pick the brains of ALL you guys about your cars. There were 29 (or 30) examples of genuine love for your automobiles and ALL of them are cool. Steve & Jennifer (name?)(from Yucaipa), thanks for sitting with me for coffee!!!
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To view a slide show click on the link.
http://s173.photobucket.com/albums/w48/Turbopinto72/?action=view¤t=Knotts07032.jpg&slideshow=true&interval=3
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Another short little show.
http://s173.photobucket.com/albums/w48/Turbopinto72/?action=view¤t=1177388053.pbw
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Looks like everyone had a great time. Nice Pictures. Hope we can have as nice of a turn out at Carsile. Weather included
Phils toys
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Just wanted to say a BIG thank you for the hospitality and GREAT time Fran & I had at the Knotts show. A special thank you to Brad for all his work to make this one of the greatest PINTO meets of all time. It was nice to meet Scott and his wife and what a super surprise to have my Pinto voted 1st Place 2007 Shiney Award !!! It doesn't get much better. See you all next year- Joe & Fran Hendrickson
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All I can say is WOW! 29? Next year I bet we pass the 40 mark! That was a Killer show! It was great to meet Scott, Dave and Mark and to see Pintony and Joe again! I hope we can do it all again next year when we can all register for our all new Pinto Class! No more "Other" for us!
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well i made it home from a great weekend down at knotts berry farms want to thank brad and dave for a great time all the pintos look great thank albeto and his family for the lil gettogether at there house on sat afternoon good stuff to be had there thanks for scott and his wife for making the trip out to see the west coasters and what we have to show 29 this year 40 next year like to see some of you up here in nor cal for the ford show in sept thanks to it was fun see u next year mike
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WOW, what can I say about this years Knott's Berry Farm meet & first PCCA 'blessed' one... ALL HAIL BRAD! I don't know if everyone knew or not but Brad was working his tail off all day and was toasted at the end... He really did all of us proud to the enth degree, Toast, 'Clink'...
Also wanted to wave a big thanks flag out to Frank Canon of Pinto Works, (PCCA Shirts), Frank provided the shirts for the event at no initial cost to the group. Did you guys see the shirts? Aren't they great?
I have never seen this many pintos in all my life, and been so impressed with the quality of people attending not to mention the exceptional cars.... What a pleasure! My wife was even very pleasantly surprised that yes indeed there are others out there and that everyone was so nice. She even pledged to help me finish the garage and work on the Pintos so we can bring one next time, DING... Serious Wife points!!! ...
As most of you saw, she took pictures of the prizes/winners (she was really getting into the spirit!)... Will be posting them soon.. (will need help from Brad on the what won..etc.. did not write that down...
Here are some shots my brother took of the meet, please disregard the family shots and concentrate on the Pintos...
http://www.fordpinto.com/images/PCCA_FFF07/PCCA_FFF07.html
Someone PLEASE let me know who the 'Napper' is .... I LOVE this Shot!!! HA!
IMPORTANT: If you were there, do a quick PM direct to me so I can give you a Merit Badge on your profile on the site... don't want to miss anyone!!
More later....
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Someone PLEASE let me know who the 'Napper' is .... I LOVE this Shot!!! HA!
Is this the napper you are refering to? (http://www.fordpinto.com/images/PCCA_FFF07/PCCA_FFF07-Thumbnails/43.jpg)
If so, that is me. too bad she did not get me from the left to catch the plate at the same time.
(http://mysite.verizon.net/project.frankenpinto/update042207/update042207_files/image042.jpg)
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HA! Great!!!!!!!