Welcome- if you are reading this than you are in a group that has been given access to this special planning board for the 40th anniversary of the Pinto at Carisle.
As most of you already know, Phil is the Coordinator and Harley is the Co-Coordinator of this unprecedented event.
Phil and Harley will be deligating tasks to individuals as we grow and cement everything together thought the coming months. You will see members with "PCCA Meet Counsel" placards associated with their accounts here giving them access into many areas of our site so we can work together to get the job done. The Admins and Charter Members will work together to support Phil & Harley's effort in anyway we can.
MUCH has happend already- MUCH is planned- Details are VERY slim considering the time frame but it's completely safe to say---
"You want to be a part of this event!"
Sound off- Let Phil & Harley your thoughts and if you plan to participate.
I have actually been working hard over the last few weeks at getting funds to make my car Streetable and "presentable" for this meet. "if" i Can manage the time off to drive there. If not i will Fly in and participate anyways. if there is anything i can do i will help anyway i can. let me know
Events in my life nowdays are such that I seldom know three days in advance what I will or will not be able to do, let alone three years! With that said, however, it is my intention to be in attendance for this event. Whether my Pinto gets there or not will depend entirely upon whether or not it's ready by then. Mechanically it's okay but it still needs lots of cosmetic work before showing it publicly - have bought pretty much everything needed to do the job (except paint) but simply haven't been able yet to find the time necessary to put it all together. Hopefully things will improve over the next year or two so I can get her ready.
Dwayne :smile:
I am interested in at least attending, can't guarantee having my car there though.I have not received a reply from my car hauling friend.
Tercin
I'm already in discussion with the wife-to-be and my car will be ready. We may just make a go of it. I think this will be part of history and will get some kind of coverage which will make it even better. I will know as time grows closer.
Jim
Good day guys,
I'd like to get a few well place people involved in planning the 40th b'day bash. What we need to do is have "department" heads,overseeing the various plans that need to be taken care of. I know we are 3+ years out,but we need to be on top of this party to make it a great success. What I propose is this....
East and West coast car transport
Lodging
Saturday night dinner party
Media display/promotion
Awards
Activities/events
Membership/vehicle sign up
Carlisle point person/persons -- myself and/or Harley
Right now that's all I can think of. This list is open to changes as needed. We all need to work together and give our club our best efforts,to show Ford and our fellow Blue Oval cousin's we can run with the big dog's. Looking foward to hearing from all of you soon.
hello all
i am there for the 40th ann. of our beloved pintos and i want to help in anyway i can
get back to me
noforkin
June 2011, sounds awesome, count me in. I do like the transport idea, just the thought of a convoy of car carriers crossing the country filled with pintos, that would be a site many would not soon forget.
Have we secured a building?
Rear Ended............
Rearended,
As of now there are no inside spots arranged,however we will be talking with Carlisle Productions on this point. Here is where you,and the club will be called upon. This event will need a large sum of cars to turn out. From your daily drivers to the muesum pieces and ALL in between. If there are inside spaces offered to us,I believe and I hope you'll agree with me that the club must deside which Pintos will be given this honor. The balance of the club cars will be given(I believe) a special spot on the show field to group the cars. So as of now this is still an unknown factor. Thanks for your input,and if you'd like to volunteer for a department head I'd be very honored with your help.
if we are doing the convoy method let me know what the cost would be. i will gladly do that. I want my car to make it even if i have to get a rental to drive there or *gulp* take a plane. as far as what cars get the indoor honor why not hold a vote for that ? let the members vote for their favorite pinto's in confidentiality, then tally it all up and choose from the ones with the most votes? that would be the fair way to do it. I am really looking forward to bringing the bobcat with me to this event.
I believe that Carlisle Events decides what cars are displayed indoors.
From what I remember, they will ask for people to submit applications for those indoor spots reserved for the 'celebration' for that event weekend. I think the cars that are indoors do not get voted on like normal classes.
Bill
It's something I would like to do if there is a truck possibly going through the Midwest. I am sure a couple of people would jump on that.
But like another person said, I cannot plan three days ahead let alone three years LOL!!! However, it's a long ways off and it never hurts to get started early
Bill,
If that is the way they do it, that deffinitely sounds the fairest way of doing it, since it is their show. So with 3+ years to go, how long do you think this will thread, any bets? 250+ pages?
Quote from: 75bobcatv6 on October 16, 2008, 02:11:11 PM
if we are doing the convoy method let me know what the cost would be. i will gladly do that. I want my car to make it even if i have to get a rental to drive there or *gulp* take a plane. as far as what cars get the indoor honor why not hold a vote for that ? let the members vote for their favorite pinto's in confidentiality, then tally it all up and choose from the ones with the most votes? that would be the fair way to do it. I am really looking forward to bringing the bobcat with me to this event.
It would be Great to see another Bobcat there I am getting lonly being the only one , And an Early Welcome to PA See you in a couple years.
Quote from: 78squirewagon on October 16, 2008, 02:58:20 PM
It's something I would like to do if there is a truck possibly going through the Midwest. I am sure a couple of people would jump on that.
But like another person said, I cannot plan three days ahead let alone three years LOL!!! However, it's a long ways off and it never hurts to get started early
Bring the woody I am not afraid of compition Also i would like to see another woody . 3 yrs and the only woody . But that is the Great part for all the time i have been to carlisle there have not been 2 Pintos the same. BRING them ALL I WANT TO SEE MORE.......
I might even have 2 running by then. :lol:
Phil
thanks phil. bobcats are kinda rare lol.. seems to be more rare then the pinto. although mine isnt stock nor will it be =) going to be on 15in 5 lug torq thrust d's and look like a street rod i hope. i just hope its not in primer when its time to go..
You know, since it's 3 years away, there MIGHT be another Bobcat there. I cannot and will not make promises though :lol: :lol:
As I mentioned before count me in. I am looking forward to going to it in three years and I also think a convoy of Pintos sounds like a great idea. Count me in on that.
Hi guys... I will see if I can get a decent contengent from turbopinto also when the time comes, a lot of my members are members here so it shouldn't be a problem.
I will do what I can to help make sure this is a meet to remember.
Jim
Has Ford Motor Company been contacted in any way? Anyone have contact address' for perhaps the Ford Design Group?
Yes I have been in contact with Ford.They are willing to help us.Just give me some idea's on what they can help us with.
Fran and I will be attending this historic get-together, I will be trailering my 71 V8 Pinto and hope that a caravan of sorts can be established from California to the site. Joe in Morgan Hill, CA
Hey Joe!
Good hear from you!
Glad you are coning to this BIG event, looking forward to seeing you again!
Thanks Scott- also look forward to seeing you. It will be great to finally meet all the guys and girls you read about on this site in person. This is going to be the Pinto get-together of all time- BIG BIG BIG. Joe in Morgan Hill, CA
Hi guys and gals. I do not think that we should plan on any inside spaces at Carlisle. Until this year I had three spaces under the grandstand. Carlisle rents these spaces to vendors and they are sold from vendor to vendor. I had to spend $2,000 each for my three 10' x 10' spaces plus pay Carlisle $200 each for rent. There are about three larger buildings on the Carlisle grounds and I am sure that Carlisle Fairgrounds will have all of those spaces in the buildings sold to their regular vendors who attend all of their shows. I do not know how things are done at the All Ford Show but I really doubt that anyone can get inside spaces and we will probably have to apply early just to get a block of spaces together somewhere outside. There are no trees and very little grass at Carlisle and it can get pretty muddy there in the rain. Keep your fingers crossed for lots of sunshine!
For the show part Carlisle will assignee a spot for the pintos based on how many sign up to attend. For the vendors majority of them are behind the grand stand and a few are to the left of the grand stand the only inside vendors are under the grand stand and it has been the same people there all 3 time i have been there. The only other inside is the red building where the carlisle events store is located the rest of the buildings are for invitational only cars.
Phil
I would like to be in attendance, although nothing in life is certain. I would also like to get in on a 'caravan' if guys from california and arizona are taking I-40 thru Albuquerque, but I can also head up to denver (450 miles) and catch I-70 if that's an option. I can't think of anything better than having my car at the meet. I can't guarantee anything right now except to try to have my daily driver in attendance. I have relatives in harrisburg and wilkes-barre, so I may take a side trip before or after the show.
Chuck
This event will be by far the largest ever attempted by our club and I am sure most of us want to be there and I wonder how many Pinto's we can get together. It would be great to be the largest Ford model there but we will have some tough competition in car club sizes. The Model T and Model A clubs' memberships are in the thousands as is the Early Ford V-8 Club. There will be lots of Mustangs and Thunderbirds, Rancheros, Fairlanes and later V-8s as well as Edsels, Lincolns, Mercury's, customs and street rods and I have probably forgotten some. We will be the only club celebrating our 40th anniversary so we very well could be the largest. At least we will have the best looking of all of the cars!
Hello All : Why not see if Ford would be willing to provide a few car haulers in differant directions to pickup our cars up and bring them to carlisle for us. I know in New York there are allot of Ford dealers here who get there cars delivered by haulers so its worth trying. I know when i worked for a dodge dealership they used independent trucks (i know shame on me dodge) but it paid the bills besides i don't work there anymore :lol: keep up with the good work hope to see as many pinto's as we can get there , i will bring cash if someone is willing to part with a clean 79 or 80 . Thanks Paul pintopaul@verizon.net Schroon Lake N.Y
Don't know what the rules are at Carlisle about tents, but could Ford provide or help on the costs of some large tents for the group if they are permited? These could be used for some selected cars or to just keep the group comfortable rain or shine.
Yes I will be making every atempt to be there.
Kevin
When will be beable to sigh up for this? i know its a couple years off but i think the earlier the better also it will give everyone an idea of how many will be showing up . thanks paul
Tents Carlisle will provide a tent ( Depending on number registered determines the cost) for us to gather under but we can put up our own smaller canopies near our cars
Sign up is usually started between DEC and Jan for that year so probably Dec 2010
you can visit there site here http://www.carlisleevents.com/ce/index.asp
Phil
Thanks Phil, we should remind those who bring there own canopies to be sure to bring some way to secure them to the ground, had a friend that went to a Kentucky Street Rod national show and a storm came up and those private canopies were flying and bouncing off some high dollar cars.
We could also as time gets closer, make a list to post for those who are attending Carlisle of essentials that they should bring to make there days more comfortable and enjoyable. Things like coolers, water, proper clothing, sun lotions to rain gear, area maps, car cleaning products, cameras and spare batteries, the list goes on but you would be surprised how easy it is to forget something simple that could ruin your trip/day.
Kevin
High_Horse and ThunderPinto are in.....I will be watching for developments in convoy routes as to connect up.
High_Horse
Still looking forward to it. I will be there for the whole time in 2011. By then the car might actually be done.
Could you use one more Pinto? I should be done by then. :lol:
On a serious note, I have not been "in" a "Major" show before, just little locals. Would someone be able to walk me thru it? Sure I can say I'll be there, but what do I do then.
I know I would have to sign up. I don't want to end up at some out of the way Hotel then not be able to get close to the show with my car and miss meeting all you good folks. :'(
CB
You start by registering at Carsatcarlisle.com. You will not be able to register for the 2011 show until after the 2010 show. You go to the gates to pick up your credentials when you show up for it. As for the hotels, you are going to reserve a room asap. The closer it gets to the show the harder it will be to get a room.
Thanks r4pinto,
Do all of yall try to stay at the same motel and eat together? Yall would most likely do as yall did at Knotts, convoy to the show after breakfast? I should have learn to play the bugle by then for the "Call to Post"
I am going to offer my services to the membership booth, so other member can go look at the cars, talk to friends, etc.
It varies what hotel people stay at when going to Carlisle. Cost is a big deciding factor as to where you stay. Most of us just show up at Carlisle when we want to. They have breakfast sold at the concession stands & it seems most go to them at the show. Basically we just do lots of BSing under the tent where it's cooler, and some years dryer.
Hey Carolina Boy.Check with Motel 6 on Harrisburg pike.They might have a room.There will be at least three Pinto's there.Call this number614-544-4866.If you call the Motel directly they will tell you that there are no rooms available.So good luck on getting a room and I will see you there.
As a West Coast member I definitely want to attend this one. My car should easily be driveable to make it across country, but I would consider being involved with a hauler or getting a truck and trailer to get there. Let me know if I can be of any assistance.
Joe
Carolina Boy, as a cavalryman I thought you knew your bugle calls! lol. :lol: Guess you aren't the bugler in your unit! :P
If I aim to go (and I would dearly love to!) I'd better win the lottery, rob a bank, refinance the house, etc... :tgif:
Becky you do pring up a valid point. Those of you on the west coast might have ahard time getting here. It might not be a bad idea to set up some type of fund to help those of you out there. I don't know how plausible that would be but I'm sure if such a fund existed the members here would gladly contribute.
I'm hoping to make the show with my 1980 V8 wagon. As with everyone else it's a long time away but it will be here soon. I'm shooting for being there with or without the car.
I have to be there to keep Blupinto in line!
Should the setup people be there a day ahead of the show for last minute planning? I will if I need to be.
Well, it sounds like SOMEONE is sure I can make it out there! lol. I hope like heck he's right! I would be willing to help out with setting up stuff and breakdown after the show if need be. I just have to see if I can actually make it there... ;)
you will! :evil:
Quote from: blupinto on June 14, 2009, 11:42:20 PM
Well, it sounds like SOMEONE is sure I can make it out there! lol. I hope like heck he's right! I would be willing to help out with setting up stuff and breakdown after the show if need be. I just have to see if I can actually make it there... ;)
You better! No excuses!! I got the towel all ready for pay back! :evil: :laugh:
What boards are open and in need of help? Looks as there will be alot of Pintoers arriving. What is the latest lowdown of this Anniversary Party??