Author Topic: Pinto Stampede (Read 83424 times)

dga57 · « **Reply #150 on:** May 21, 2011, 10:15:00 PM »

Quote from: Rear Ended on May 21, 2011, 06:32:55 PM

I am stuffing goodie bags for the Stampeders. :lol:
We are about to break out, finishing touches being applied, I leave for Denver on Tuesday.

See you on the road or at carlisle! :happy_bday:

Safe traveling, Norm! I'll catch up with you at the Flight 93 Memorial! Looking forward to it!

Dwayne :smile:

Pangra74 · « **Reply #151 on:** May 22, 2011, 01:13:43 PM »

Looks like good weather for me from Oakland to Denver, May 27-29th. Yay no leaks to worry about!

Fred Morgan · « **Reply #152 on:** May 26, 2011, 06:35:08 PM »

Hey fellow Stampeders! Becky here...

I am leaving Fred's PintoLand early tomorrow morning. If you buy small or flat parts from Fred I can bring 'em along in Ruby. I can bring some glass (windshields and Runabout windows are too big. Door glass is risky but if anyone's interested I'll try). Free shipping!!! These parts here need good homes, so please get ahold of Fred and I'll do the rest! Well, me and Ruby...

Fred is good people and thanks (HUGE!!!) to him this Stampede will be possible for me after all! This is my way of showing my appreciation and helping him out. Sorry for the add-sy way about it. Ok so get some parts!

See you all soon!

Cookieboystoys · « **Reply #153 on:** May 26, 2011, 09:22:47 PM »

see ya on the Stampede Becky, Happy and safe travels to you.
I'll be leaving tomorrow for the Minneapolis area to spend some time with prostang92 and dmsteen. Then off to flash041's to meet up with the Wisconsin Stampeders. Since I am planning on camping at Carlise and little needed to be done to the car to get ready.... I spent some time restoring one of my other toys.

how

is this?

Pangra74 · « **Reply #154 on:** May 26, 2011, 10:41:09 PM »

Well,

I'll be headin' out of Oakland tomorrow morning at 6am and Hope to get past Salt Lake by tomorrow night. Tune in and make sure I haven't conked out! www.livestream .com/pintostampedelive

Joe

dave1987 · « **Reply #155 on:** May 26, 2011, 11:11:14 PM »

Brian, the the wife and I both love your Apache. We want to get one of our own some time when we have space to store one! I showed her pictures of it on FaceBook and she wants to go camping now!

Now the question is, where can I get one?

I love the song you used with the video as well. I remember it from the Farbrausch demo program/video number 25. I used to use their stuff to benchmark my computer systems after overclocking. http://www.theproduct.de/ has a great video of an animated disco character walking and dancing to the song!

dga57 · « **Reply #156 on:** May 26, 2011, 11:59:06 PM »

Quote from: Fred Morgan on May 26, 2011, 06:35:08 PM

Hey fellow Stampeders! Becky here...

I am leaving Fred's PintoLand early tomorrow morning. If you buy small or flat parts from Fred I can bring 'em along in Ruby. I can bring some glass (windshields and Runabout windows are too big. Door glass is risky but if anyone's interested I'll try). Free shipping!!! These parts here need good homes, so please get ahold of Fred and I'll do the rest! Well, me and Ruby...

Fred is good people and thanks (HUGE!!!) to him this Stampede will be possible for me after all! This is my way of showing my appreciation and helping him out. Sorry for the add-sy way about it. Ok so get some parts! See you all soon!

Drive safely, Becky! See you next Thursday!

Dwayne :smile:

Fred Morgan · « **Reply #157 on:** May 27, 2011, 01:28:36 AM »

Same here guys! Wait til you see what Fred will put on facebook tomorrow... hopefully he'll share them on here too in The Ladies Of PintoLand thread. lol but don't worry I don't plan on going bust! Be safe all. I am so eager to finally meet you!

Cookieboystoys · « **Reply #158 on:** May 27, 2011, 07:41:27 AM »

Quote from: dave1987 on May 26, 2011, 11:11:14 PM

I love the song you used with the video as well. I remember it from the Farbrausch demo program/video number 25.

Holy Cookie! Batman... can't believe anybody would have know where that tune was from, wow.

Quote from: dave1987 on May 26, 2011, 11:11:14 PM

Brian, the the wife and I both love your Apache. We want to get one of our own some time when we have space to store one! I showed her pictures of it on FaceBook and she wants to go camping now! Now the question is, where can I get one?

Craigslist... look under the RV section and do searches for "Apache" I have the Raven (seen in the video) and the slightly bigger Eagle. There is also an Apache forums and facebook page for info, parts and such. I don't see them very often, last 3 years I have seen 3 of them, bought 2. the 2 I have were useable, tents ok (not perfect but useable) and were in the $600-700 price range. The small campers like this sell fairly fast (around here anyhow) so you have to have cash in hand and ready to get when you do see them. I just missed out on an early 80's motorcycle trailer I really wanted, I was the second caller. Apache's are fairly expensive to restore so try to find one in useable condition. The new tent for mine was $760 shipped. Recently I saw one in a back yard not to far from home. I stopped and asked about it only to find out the beds and tent were long gone and they use it as a trailer only. I'm tring to find the one made in the late 70's/early 80's

that the hard top was removable and can be used as a small boat!

Norman Bagi · « **Reply #159 on:** May 27, 2011, 09:26:15 AM »

I made it to Denver yesterday, had only two hours sleep during the trip. Sorry if I wasn't available before, I had to prep the cars for photos and get some rest. Check up on all updates through the facebook page. It is just easier to update through my phone. And to all stampede members, please call me. You have my cell phone and i cannot type emails while driving. I will get back to you. We are about to go on an adventure of a lifetime, safe travels to all and here is the facebook link.
http://www.facebook.com/PintoStampede

Fred Morgan · « **Reply #160 on:** May 27, 2011, 12:23:43 PM »

I already had to go do a repair on Becky's car Hywy 95 AZ side going north she will get to I-40 in about 20 minutes. The people out of Malibu CA need to hook up with her, she is too far away for me. I told her she needs to go 580 miles to Alb. New Mexico and try to get a hold of Chuck for place to do overnighter. There she needs to change freeway and head north to Denver. I don't know what's really going on with this run but if some 1 could help I will say thank you. Fred

Fred Morgan · « **Reply #161 on:** May 27, 2011, 09:58:21 PM »

At 6:40 pm CA time Becky was 40 miles west of New Mexico border that means total mile to Alb. NM she has 200 miles left to go so looks like 11:00 pm arrive. There she needs to change freeway to head north to Denver and go to 91 octane for grade climb. Fred

pintogirl · « **Reply #162 on:** May 27, 2011, 10:38:49 PM »

Thanks for the updates Fred. What was wrong with Ruby? Hope it was something minor that wont re occur!

I didn't think of it till just now but, I should have sent her my "Spot". It would have tracked every where she travels. Would also send for help if she couldn't get a signal with a cel phone. I take it with me when I ride my m/c on long trips. Basically got it when I got the KLR. Figured it would come in handy if I wrecked or had a flat up in the mountain roads. Anyway, it would have been neat to track her!!

Pangra74 · « **Reply #163 on:** May 28, 2011, 12:57:15 AM »

Well, I made it to Wendover Nevada so far. Next stop is Denver..BOOOOR ING drive this is. I did it several times when I used to play music in Nevada. Car is running well, but have some sort of driveline vibration. Had the tires balanced on a Roadforce machine in Winnemucca, NV and they checked out fine. Those guys did it for free. Les Schwab Tires of Winnemucca. Might be a trans mount issue.

dave1987 · « **Reply #164 on:** May 28, 2011, 01:13:35 AM »

I hope Becky is alright and everything gets fixed up and she gets back on the road pronto!

Pangra74, hope your Pony gets to Carlisle okay and the vibration doesn't become fierce! I'm keeping tabs on you all!

Pangra74 · « **Reply #165 on:** May 28, 2011, 01:49:49 AM »

The shake comes in at around 65-70, then sort of blends in, so if the stampeders are going to be cruising 55-60 should be no issue. Hey I also got 29mpg with the 5 speed through the mountains and cruising at 75 thru Nevada

Fred Morgan · « **Reply #166 on:** May 28, 2011, 12:21:40 PM »

At 10:00 am CA time Becky is on Eye-25 heading North to Denver 80 miles South from Colorado border, still in New Mexico. Car is running better on 91 octane. Fred

dga57 · « **Reply #167 on:** May 28, 2011, 04:18:49 PM »

Quote from: Fred Morgan on May 28, 2011, 12:21:40 PM

At 10:00 am CA time Becky is on Eye-25 heading North to Denver 80 miles South from Colorado border, still in New Mexico. Car is running better on 91 octane. Fred

Thanks for keeping us posted, Fred. I'm planning to try calling her tonight and touch base. Can't help but worry about her until she meets up with the Stampede!

Dwayne :smile:

Fred Morgan · « **Reply #168 on:** May 28, 2011, 08:32:43 PM »

Dwayne last I herd she was stuck in Trinidad CO 180 miles south of Denver. Fuel leak then starter would not work. She called Auto club and Norm. I am thinking if she took care of fuel leak then push start the car. But I think Norm will take it from here. Fred

pintogirl · « **Reply #169 on:** May 28, 2011, 08:39:59 PM »

Wow, this is not good. I sure hope she can make it to PA and back! With having so many problems and only into CO, it sounds pretty scary!

I heard there are back of vehicles that will be going along with the Stampede. Do they have tow dolly's or car trailer that they will be towing? Might not be a bad idea for one to tow something! When we used to go on long m/c trips with lots of bikers, we had a back up truck with a trailer, just in case!!

I hope all of Becky's troubles go away and she can make it there and back!!! GO BECKY!!!!

dga57 · « **Reply #170 on:** May 28, 2011, 08:46:50 PM »

Kim,

I'm pretty sure there are a couple of trailers in the stampede, just in case. Fred didn't say where she was leaking fuel from, but that could be a pretty simple fix. Hope so anyway! Once she makes it to Denver, she'll be in good company and they should be able to help her keep rolling.

Dwayne :smile:

Norman Bagi · « **Reply #171 on:** May 28, 2011, 11:14:49 PM »

Becky is here, she had dinner and is getting some sleep for tomorrow's treck. All will be well, we now how strength in numbers, this trip should show any issues with cars, so once fixed hopefully the return trips will be uneventfull. Dave showed up with one of his two Pintos, he will be going back to Wyoming tomorrow and not continuing with the Stampede. The water is rising and his home is in jeopardy, so the Stampede is going on with four tomorrow. We wish him well and hope the water does not reach his home. Joe made it in safely as well, the webcast will run tomorrow, so tune in at pintostampede. com Thanks for all the well wishes, we got a special blessing today from a local minister from the Unity church of boulder. Good feelings from here on out, we have had our first tests, mine was an alternator just outside of Columbus Ohio a few days back, tomorrow we are rolling in our Pinto's.
:happy_bday: :fastcar: :read: :lol: :drunk:

dga57 · « **Reply #172 on:** May 29, 2011, 12:03:43 AM »

Norm,
Glad to know Becky connected with you okay. I attempted to call her earlier but she had her cell phone off. There is definitely safety in numbers so I'll breathe a bit easier from now on. I "rode" with Joe via his webcast for a while Saturday. Looking out over that orange hood sure brought back some pleasant memories! See you Thursday!!!
Dwayne :smile:
P.S. - Do you have an ETA for the Flight 93 Memorial? I'm planning to meet up with you there so want to plan my trip accordingly.

dave1987 · « **Reply #173 on:** May 29, 2011, 12:12:00 AM »

Glad Becky made it there alright. She's in good company now.

Watched the denver news report, looks like everyone was having a great time. Here's to wishing I was there, and a safe trip for you all! :drunk: :drunk:

Pangra74 · « **Reply #174 on:** May 29, 2011, 12:41:44 AM »

Just thought I'd throw in my 2 cents. As Norm said earlier, my car made it with no issues. Love the T5. that overdrive gear enabled me to cruise at 75-80mph and still get up to 28-29mpg to boot. Just have to work out that strange intermittent shake.....
I hope the Verizon network will carry the stream ok tomorrow. Lots of dead zones in Nevada and Wyoming. Even if the stream fails, the software still records to my laptop so i can edit and post the videos later the same day hopefully. I have to clean up the first ones yet. Been too busy driving and praying for no breakdowns...A t least now we will go at an easy pace.
Joe

Pangra74 · « **Reply #175 on:** May 29, 2011, 12:43:16 AM »

Hey Kim,

How come with all the bazillion Pintos you guys have, you're not here??

:-)

phils toys · « **Reply #176 on:** May 29, 2011, 08:31:01 AM »

Quote from: dga57 on May 29, 2011, 12:03:43 AM

Norm,
P.S. - Do you have an ETA for the Flight 93 Memorial? I'm planning to meet up with you there so want to plan my trip accordingly.

same here
dwayne how far is for you to get there? about 3 hr drive for me but it will be the first time for my wife to realy pull a trailer so we will be a bit more cautious
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here is our hotel

pintogirl · « **Reply #177 on:** May 29, 2011, 10:56:23 AM »

Quote from: Pangra74 on May 29, 2011, 12:43:16 AM

Hey Kim,

How come with all the bazillion Pintos you guys have, you're not here??

:-)

Well, several reasons really.

Mainly money. Just don't have it right now. That and trying to get Bob to take time off for 2 days is like pulling teeth, I would have none if I tried to get him off for 2 weeks! LOL Also, out of my gazillion Pintos I have, I don't trust one of them to get me that far. Heck, I won't even drive the Ghost to LA for Knotts and it is pretty close by!!

Hope you all have fun!!!

Take lots of pics!!

dga57 · « **Reply #178 on:** May 29, 2011, 11:26:02 AM »

Quote from: phils toys on May 29, 2011, 08:31:01 AM

same here
dwayne how far is for you to get there? about 3 hr drive for me but it will be the first time for my wife to realy pull a trailer so we will be a bit more cautious
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here is our hotel

From here it's about 3 1/2 hours to Carlisle. With the side trip to the Flight 93 Memorial I think it's going to be more like 6 hours total. Oh well! Unfortunately, I won't be bringing my Pinto but I'll be easy to spot anyway... I'll be driving a :hypno: BRIGHT :hypno: blue Chrysler Sebring convertible (don't blame me... my wife picked it out). See you there!

Dwayne :smile:

dga57 · « **Reply #179 on:** May 29, 2011, 12:07:38 PM »

I just "rode" with Joe Escobar for about an hour. If there's anyone who hasn't checked out his live webcast, please do... it's almost like being there! If there's anything better than looking out over that orange hood, it's looking out over it and into the tailights of another gorgeous Runabout! I recognized Norm and Becky, who is in the car directly in front of you, Joe? It's a beauty! It makes me want to pull my Pinto out of the garage and hit the road, dents, rust, and all!

Dwayne :smile:

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