The second issue of Pinto Times will be picked up tomorrow at the printers, and be in the mail the next day. Let me know what you think, what you like, what you don't.
Flyer Pinto
Troy, OH
I already like the fact that I have an article or two in it ;D, but I can't wait to see what promises to be a BIG issue! Thanks Matthew!!
Chris
Can't wait! Thanks for all your hard work, Matt!
Dwayne :smile:
Me three Matt! Thanks for all your hard work. Hope things are well at your end.
Time to point the security cameras at the mail box and set up that live feed on the TV! ;)
The issues will be going out in the mail tomorrow!!!!
Hey Folks!
Issue Two is winging its' way to all points of the compass, north, south, east and west. California, Washington, Idaho, Illinois, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Louisiana, Virginia, Missouri and Texas are all on the list, plus a few more for good measure. I hope you all enjoy this one, it's bigger (40 pages compared to 28 in the first issue) and has more photos than ever. The layout is slightly different than before but very cool, and there are photos from all over the place. Popbumper1 contributed a pair of articles, and Tom Reynolds sent in photos for one of our first "Readers Rides" segments. The back cover photo is pretty cool also, but I won't tell you what it is till everyone gets theirs in the mail. Please let me know what you think of it, and in case anyone is interested, I printed a dozen more copies of issue one, so you can still subscribe and get everything up to date with ease.
Happy Reading!
FlyerPinto
Matthew Gunter
So how do I subscribe?
Make check, money order or MasterCard/Visa to Pinto Times...
Pinto Times
P.O. Box 646
Troy, OH 45373
;D
That's right (Thank you blu!), Pinto Times, PO Box 646, Troy, OH 45373 $32 for four issues. Thanks!
How much per issue?
I was delighted to find the newest edition of "Pinto Times" in my mailbox today. Spent the next couple hours thumbing through it in a leisurely manner and I must say I am impressed. You did an awesome job, Matt! The photo on the back cover is priceless!
The articles were interesting and entertaining, and the photos were wonderful. By the way, for whatever it's worth, that green Cadillac on page 10 is a 1964. I also read (I think in one of Chris' articles) that no one is reproducing Pinto sheet metal, which is not entirely correct. Black Car (www.blackcar-llc.com (http://www.blackcar-llc.com)) does, in fact, offer new replacement fenders and quarter panels for Pintos. I discovered them several years ago and purchased a set of quarter panels for my '72 sedan. They shipped them to me quickly and the quality was fantastic. I do not know whether they offer any other body parts or not. Their site says that not all parts are listed there and includes a request form. I've posted this information before some time ago, but I thought it might bear repeating.
Again, kudos to you for a job well done. Keep up the good work!
Dwayne :smile:
I second Dwayne's comments... Matt's articles pull you in and keep you reading! ;D Great pictures too! :D
I was also delighted to find my copy in the mail today as well. Matthew did a great job on everything, aside from a few minor errors, it's a slick publication and very informative. I particularly like the fact that all photos are in color, which is >not< inexpensive to print. Kudos to Matthew, I hope he can keep the effort alive for a while longer, and I hope that the publication gets in enough folks' hands to warrant more interest and a better subscribership.
To Dwayne's point - I am glad you brought up the fact about the Pinto sheet metal, though obviously I was unaware. Certainly the fact that you brought that up here is significant, but it brings up a few points:
1) Websites like this are invaluable, but specific information is often so far spread out that it's nearly impossible to find it; some of it is like a "needle in a haystack", and from personal experience, there are a LOT of questions here that go unanswered. It does not mean there IS no answer, it means that the info is buried, the person who has the answer will not share it, or the person who has the answer is tired of answering the question. Publications are a great way to distribute information, because there is >nothing< like a "hard copy" of something in your hand.
2) People who have experience to share really should step forward and try their hand at writing articles. Matthew is willing and able to help, and the magazine really deserves the inputs of experienced people. I am fortunate enough to be in mid-restoration, and having published before, I greatly enjoy the opportunity to volunteer my own experiences, however lacking. I just wish more people would! I am no expert (obviously), and there are plenty of better qualified folks who could share their own wealth of knowledge. I hope people will consider this, and the magazine will grow as a result.
Thanks again to Matthew for his willingness to drive this effort!
Chris
Chris,
In my previous post I lavished praise on Matthew for a job well done with the new issue of Pinto Times. I failed, however, to tell you how much I enjoyed your submissions. They were clear, concise, and helpful. I just wanted to point out here that I have no connection with Black Car other than as a customer. I was well pleased with the quarter panels I bought and therefore feel confident in recommending them.
Dwayne :smile:
Dwayne:
Please defer the praise to Matthew, as is the the "force" behind the magazine :). I am happy to submit, hoping I can help someone else who needs it! Again, you bringing Black Car products to light is a good thing....we all can benefit from that knowledge that people share. Have a great day!
Chris
Credit for anything is widespread. The articles from Chris were wonderful, the photos were especially clear for his articles. The idea my wife gave me was to approach folks who sold items for Pintos (Such as Black Car, and Steele) to see if I could persuade them to advertise just for our cars in the magazine. Compared to their normal budget this would be a petty cash dispersal but to this magazine, it would be huge. I'm going to approach everyone I can think of, if you folks know of anyone send me their info and I'll get in touch with them. Other than the Pintos, which are a given, in this issue I would want the Econoline pickup, the red/white Metropolitan, and both of the Thunderbirds for my private collection. No way in the world it will happen, but dare to dream!
Matt, never say never! :D Anyway, it's the stuff that dreams are made of!
Here's an ad I found in Hemmings Getting Started for vinyl woodgrain.
woodgrain4wagons.com
(714) 343-6734
I haven't ever contacted them, as I don't have a Squire but it's an idea. ;)
Just picked up the new issue of the Pinto Times at my Parents (current mailing address), and it is WONDERFUL. I've only had the chance to read the first couple articles, but it's great stuff! Great job Matt!