is any one els following this show. this guy has dissed on the pinto on every show what is up with this
I have not heard of the show. what network is it on ?
speed, the home of pinks
Figures, the one channel I don't get........... >:(
maybe if we write them and note our dissatisfaction with his comments and that we may have to stop watching PINKS, Passtime, all Nascar and Formula racing as well as all sports car racing on their channel.......they might have himmodify his commentary.
OR BETTER YET... get a prime example of the Pinto Species and get his butt out there for a REAL test drive
http://www.speedtv.com/programs/101-cars-you-must-drive/#
101 Cars You Must Drive From the slightly silly to the totally awesome, comedian Alonzo Bodden takes you for an irreverent spin in 101 cars that have made history. Hop in the driver's seat as the Last Comic Standing winner and former stealth fighter mechanic experiences these amazing cars in all their glory. It's the good, the bad and the unexpected. Don't miss a single hilarious minute of this new SPEED series.
Quote from: Cookieboy on July 26, 2008, 05:31:56 AM
comedian
That explains it all! The writers are probably just trying to play off the exploding car myth that we hear every day...
Although I would expect the pinto to be 1 car you must drive just for that same reason.
Ralph Nader has influenced the reputation of the Pinto far too long and he is not done yet! We need to keep those Pintos out there in large numbers and show the uninformed how great they are. He did a number on the Corvair too and I remember in 1969 you could go to a Chevrolet dealer and they would give you a bumper sticker that said "I love my Corvair". It was too late for Corvair as they were gone right after that.
well if the K car made it on there as 101 cars u must drive and the pinto dose not. well then this show isn't worth the air time that it is receiving.
I guess they will need to drive a Pangra then ;D
Quote from: gordie on July 26, 2008, 01:12:12 PM
Ralph Nader has influenced the reputation of the Pinto far too long and he is not done yet! We need to keep those Pintos out there in large numbers and show the uninformed how great they are.
Today at the car show... we got into a discussion about the "exploding" Pintos... and someone else mentioned... "more Mustangs have exploded due to rear end collisions than Pintos." to which I answered... Shhhh... don't let the Mustang guys here ya say that ;)
http://www.safetyforum.com/fordmustang/
A couple of years ago they were after the Chevy pickups whose tanks exploded on side impact and it was not just once like with the Pinto. Chevrolet seems to have weathered that controversy ok as did the Ford Explorers with their bad Firestone tires. I do not know what it will take for people to forget about the Pinto mishap. Maybe another forty years!
Quote from: Cookieboy on July 27, 2008, 05:23:27 PM
Today at the car show... we got into a discussion about the "exploding" Pintos... and someone else mentioned... "more Mustangs have exploded due to rear end collisions than Pintos." to which I answered... Shhhh... don't let the Mustang guys here ya say that ;)
http://www.safetyforum.com/fordmustang/
nice link cookeyboy
Watched at least four episodes "101 cars" today (hey, it was 105 degrees in Dallas, you stay >inside< when it's that hot). In four episodes, there were at least three "bad" references to Pintos (although he was driving a Citroen in one episode, and said "a guy in a Pinto just drove by and was laughing at me (in the Citroen)".
Todays mention of K-cars (the vehicle that saved Chrysler Corp.), the Corvair (nuff said), and the Volkswagen beetle (which he said everyone has owned) are enough to convince me that the Pinto SHOULD be a featured car. Why?
1) It has HUGE name recognition, regardless
2) It was a MAJOR seller for Ford
3) It was Ford's first attempt at an economy car, and aside from the initial issues, was VERY successful.
4) EVERYONE had one - or their relatives did, FAR more than the VW beetle.
Guys, let's figure out how to write the Speed channel and/or the comedian, get a CHOICE example on there (geeze, talk about a photo op for someone's car), and change the general public's opinion. Since the show is less concerned about appearance, "sexiness", or sportiness than impact on history, the Pinto has a place in automotive history.
Chris
:wow: Don't be dissing them Vw's they bin around longer !
Quote from: dangerusdug on July 27, 2008, 09:30:34 PM
:wow: Don't be dissing them Vw's they bin around longer !
Hey no worries DD, VW's are cool too ;D
anytime a bug can get first place in class (78 and older special interest and this was a Judged! show) to beat a shelby cobra which got second this weekend at one of the shows I was at...
Ya just got to smile ;D
well i give it up to the vw guys they have even been know to show up at our meet from time to time.
i my self have a 64 baja i just got a week ago. but of course its getting a pinto engine ;D
I'd would really like to see that transformation, I've heard about it but never saw one up close ! I saw a guy put a rabbit motor in a bug . I know the sand rail guys run that set up ..
In High School I had a 68 VW squareback with a pinto motor in it. It was called the
HalfBread. Use to have a lot of fun in it.
Hey, I was driving down Fifth Avenue in NYC followed a few car lengths back by a Lambo, and everyone was pointing at the Pinto and waving. The show stinks, the guy has a lucky spot and gets to drive alot of nice cars. His 15 minutes of fame is almost up and he put down the Pinto. big deal, the guy in the Lambo paid more for one tire than I did for my whole car, and he was smoked.
101 cars you must drive, He, lets talk about one car you must own "A Pinto!"
:lol:
Hey Fellas, (and ladies),
I guess I'm the new kid on the block! I have a 74 pinto that is green with a green interior and is all original! Pintos are a rare sight up here in Wasaga Beach Ontario, Canada! ( the longest freshwater beach in the world!, off the shores of georgian bay!)
Alright, lets cut to the chase! :wow: was that?!
He deserves to be punished for that honkin' rip on the pinto! I hate that! Pinto's get commented on about their fuel tank problem way too much than necessary! They really dont desrve it!
You zoop buddy! Go drive a Pinto!
Anyway, Nice meeting you guys! :coolrasta:
Thanks for joining us, Mr. Otnip. Stick around - we have plenty of fun here :welcome:
Chris