Its 3am,one of those nights I cant sleep.and for whatever reason I thought that why havenent I ever heard a discussion or seen on line any thing about the Pinto's used by the U S Postal service.They were 1980 models used for delivery vehicles.About 15 years ago I had a friend that had a couple of them.Does any one have one?
There is a member on here that goes by Postal Pony, he has one.
Quote from: Tercin on November 06, 2009, 06:56:39 AM
There is a member on here that goes by Postal Pony, he has one.
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And I think this "Postal Guy" just might be a "Red Neck" also (hee hee hee hee)
Hey Dick how are you doing ? As you probably know, I'm not doing that good. Same as you, I'm not sleeping that well, and pretty much living on "Pain Killers"
Email me, for updates and / or details.... Jim
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postal pony "dick" lives near Columbus OH. last i knew he was trying to get postal decals to finish the restor He was able to find some pic of a postal car so he could use them as templates
Quote from: flash041 on November 06, 2009, 03:09:43 AM
Its 3am,one of those nights I cant sleep.and for whatever reason I thought that why havenent I ever heard a discussion or seen on line any thing about the Pinto's used by the U S Postal service.They were 1980 models used for delivery vehicles.About 15 years ago I had a friend that had a couple of them.Does any one have one?
I don't mean to be nit-picky but when I was a kid I remember seeing the dark green metallic Pintos at the post office but they had '77-'78 grilles and they were sedans or Runabouts. I was a Pinto freak even then so I noticed things like that. ;D
Quote from: flash041 on November 06, 2009, 03:09:43 AM
Its 3am,one of those nights I cant sleep.and for whatever reason I thought that why havenent I ever heard a discussion or seen on line any thing about the Pinto's used by the U S Postal service.They were 1980 models used for delivery vehicles.About 15 years ago I had a friend that had a couple of them.Does any one have one?
I haven't seen a Postal Wagon, But I do recall seeing a 79-80 panel wagon at the Pacific Bell main office in Sacto with PacBell Logos in 1998. My wife works for ATT and I hope the cars weren't Scrapped with the Fleet rotation. You might want to check around with your (formerly known "Baby Bell")phone Co.
Are you listening Kim & Becky? ;D :lost: :D
Anyone have connections with Ford corporate fleet sales? As in records of who bought these gems?
Now I Want one too ! :o :o :-\
Pintosopher, Looking to restart the Pinto Empire...
The one I rember were white 1980 runabouts.There were used at the time to replace the jeeps that they were using back then.My motherinlaw was a postmaster at the time and said the USPS did reshearch and found that the Pinto was the best replacment for the jeep.
Joe, as much as I'd love to buy all the Pintos the Smog Year Pintos I wouldn't and couldn't afford, but if AT&T is anything like CalTrans, they would've sold them at auction when it became time to renew the fleet. Flash- there might have been white sedans and/or Runabouts (some of it's coming back to me) I don't remember them having the big grilles like '79-'80s. I do remember the dark green metallic ones with U.S. Post Office in white lettering on the doors. For what this is worth, the PO I saw therse cars at is in San Diego, CA.
Quote from: blupinto on November 06, 2009, 03:42:29 PM
Joe, as much as I'd love to buy all the Pintos the Smog Year Pintos I wouldn't and couldn't afford, but if AT&T is anything like CalTrans, they would've sold them at auction when it became time to renew the fleet. Flash- there might have been white sedans and/or Runabouts (some of it's coming back to me) I don't remember them having the big grilles like '79-'80s. I do remember the dark green metallic ones with U.S. Post Office in white lettering on the doors. For what this is worth, the PO I saw therse cars at is in San Diego, CA.
Becky ,
I share your sorrow, I too, would buy them all! :( But I'm going to investigate anyway. I'm prone to looking for lost treasures, and I've done more research than I care to admit on Things Like: Where is James Dean's 356 Super Speedster, ( The one he traded in on the 550RS he was killed in) the reward would be at least a 25K finders fee. On the remains of the Wreck..$ 1 Million from the Volo Auto Museum.
Indiana Groans, auto archaeologist apprentice ;D
No, the post I attempted to post is still gone. @$##$^&^*& 'puter or the site (I've lost other posts on this site in the past- where the page says "You've Already Submitted this Post. You might've Double-Clicked (I didn't) or Clicked Refresh." I had another post right after the post that ends "I saw these cars in San Diego, CA." I'll retype it. Sigh.
What I had said in the lost post was that as far back as the early to mid-'90s the National Guard Armory (I said U.S. Armory in lost post) in Kearny Mesa (Remember that tank rampage in 1995? The nutcase stole a tank from that armory and went berserk til he was shot while on the freeway with his ill-gotten weapon) had a few dark green metallic 4-door Mavericks and possibly a Pinto or two pressed into service. As far as I know, around here City, State, County and probably Federal Gov't vehicles go up for auction.
Becky,
It would appear to even the most light hearted person that you may be in Friday self-destruct mode ;). Now may I suggest a Stiff Kahlua & Coffee, or similar drink, and Then ... Off to the Hot Tub! ;D ;D :drunk:
Pintosopher, Going Postal any way he can :drunk:
i have been told the local phone company at&t at the time had a fleet of pinto wagons non window a local guy bought alot of them and resold them they were white as well.
Hello all Iam glad to see someone else remembers that the USPS used our fine little rides. My 'Postalpony' came via ne Ohio, somewhere in Pa. from out in
Nevada, & who knows where! The build tag looks as follows--
0483 30E 64B CAL AB
A198471 9D WHIT
BA BW
PG 10 AT
POSTAL UNIT
RH MIRROR If anyone can read this code please let me know as I am in doubt as what some things mean. White-AT-Postalunit-serial #-& RH mirror are all self explanatory. The rest I don't know. Thanks you PINTO nuts
Dick Mathias
BTW - LOVE those wheels - they look GREAT on your car, wow.
Chris
I'm somewhat interested too since I work for the USPS.
I've heard about the '77 Postal Pintos and have been hold that the Post Office bought some Pintos and Gremlins because AM General couldn't make enough Postal Jeeps that year.
I also remember seeing some red '79 or '80 Fire Marshall Pintos but have been told that I'm crazy because they are suppose to get hand me down police cruisers.
that is a sweet looking car
Quote from: dholvrsn on November 06, 2009, 09:36:50 PM
I'm somewhat interested too since I work for the USPS.
I've heard about the '77 Postal Pintos and have been hold that the Post Office bought some Pintos and Gremlins because AM General couldn't make enough Postal Jeeps that year.
I also remember seeing some red '79 or '80 Fire Marshall Pintos but have been told that I'm crazy because they are suppose to get hand me down police cruisers.
WOW! I learn something new every day. I didn't know Fire Marshals drove them too. Cool!
First of all the stripes are computer generated, but in the future I hope to
have it done right with real paint! Chris-The wheels are American Racing
Outlaw II 14x7 4/4.25 bolt circle with 4" backspace. The tires are 215/60-14
Firestone Indy 500's. I had to "massage" the lower lip of the fender for more
clearance. If anyone is interested I have a new set of 4 that I was going to
put on my '80 T-Bird, but I sold it. e-mail & we will do details.
Smallfryefarm--Thank you Sir for your comment!
Best to all Dick
How did you move the fender lip, with the inter fender shield in place? Did you go to early Pinto shields? Great looking car.
Sorry--I should have stated that it was the front of the wheel well at the
very bottom. I just used a body hammer to roll the edge toward the front
of the car, it only took about 3/8 if an inch. I hope this helps.
Thanks for your comment.
Dick
In response to fleet Pintos. I remember riding in a Gov't owned Pinto on Vandenberg AFB in the early eighties. It was a rust color complete with gov't decals on the doors and gov't plates. I know the GSA auctions all of their old cars, no doubt some of these are still around.
Tercin
I just came across this old post. I had 3 Postal Pintos, I have one left that has suffered mightily from the PA. rust worm. I am always looking for another one, If anyone sees one for sale, let me know! My present Pinto is a former telephone company maintenance truck. My next Postal Pinto will be kept away from salt.