Hey y'all,
With our first (hopefully annual) Ford Pinto Meet a month away, it's time to check in. If you're pretty sure you'll be coming to Pigeon Forge on May 13-14-15 why don'tcha go ahead & reply. Please be sure to include wether you'll be bringing your "Lil' Horse" or not. This is NOT an official roll call, but rather, just giving us an idea of how big this will be.
I almost GOTTA be there as I'm less than an hour away by Pinto. Yes my "Lil' Horse" will be on parade there in P.F. Though I'll be staying in my own home. Just one of the advantages of being a local LMAO
C'mon, push pull tug or tow that Pinto to P.F. The more we get, the more shocked passersby will be at "Pintos On Parade" (just don't stop short! LMAO)
BTW Mods can I get an AMEN! (or at least a sticky?)
I'm in,
I will be bringing my 72 Red Wagon & working on a way to bring the 72 Green Runabout as well....
We'll see,
I will be there with my 80 Rallye.I'll be with two of my buddy's,and one will be there with his 78 wagon.
Hello Ford Pinto group.
I will be there too.
From Pintony in Illinois
Tring to get the last few parts together to bring my 1972 Purple Custom Pinto.
If I do not have it ready??? I'll drive my all original Factory Paint Lime Green slow-polk.
From Pintony
we are thinking about coming, if i can get my fatherinlaws truck to tow the redrocket we'll be there!
I will be there with the multicolor pinto. That is if I can get that dang spark knock out of it. My wife said that I wasn't going to leave the house with her. LMAO See Ya There!
I meant leave the house WITHOUT her. Boy oh Boy am I gonna get in the dog house for that one. LMAO
By the way! How many wifes are coming to the meet. My wife dosen't want to be the only female there.
Hello dreambean,
My other 1/2 is taking the ride to P.F. So your wife will not be the only one.
From Pintony
My whole family will be there. Wife, kids, me & the most important member of our family... our Pinto!
Where is Pigeon Forge? I would like to get more details. Thanx! 8)
eatmydust
Hey Eat My Dust,
Pigeon Forge is in Tennessee near Knoxville 200 miles east of Nashville.
From Pintony
Thanx for the quick reply Pintony. Spun a rod, and unfortunately for me, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho is too far from Tennessee.
Is there any interest in a Western or Northwestern gathering? There are only 4 Pintos here in Coeur d'Alene that run and are not track racers.
Best of luck to all of you who plan on going. May your motors run sweet!
eatmydust
I will be there with my wife.Don't know if I will have the turbo motor running or not.Either way,SEE YOU THERE.Curtis ;D
Hey Curtis,
Very Cool!!
See you there.
Freom Pintony
Pintony, I might be there too, check out my post on the AZ Pinto. Pretty sweet and does not need as much work as the Sprint in CA. I could have it home in time for P.F.. Sorry about the abrupt end to chat last eve., wife said time for bed. nuff said!
Well,since I can't be there I hope to see many,many pics from this event.
I've got a digicam ,& 128mb card, I'll be talking TONS of pictures & posting them online for everyone to see. (maybe not here, but I'll post a link) For all you who can't attend I'll make sure you know what's going on!
C'mon y'all we need ONE more confirmed attendee! otherwise we don't get group rates at the Speedpark! (If Jeff & his other half confirms, we're in there, like hair in a biscuit!!)
sorry..... won't be making it. Can't use the inlaws truck (don't get me started >:() Hopefully we can figuer something out for the next meet wherever that may be.
You'll be missed Jeff... maybe next time.....
The people I work with are toally convinced that I've finally lost the last thread of my sanity for doing this LOL ... They just don't understand!
Made my reservation for the Music INN, across the street from the Hotel 6... They (hotel 6) did not have high speed internet & in my position as an IT Manager, I need to be able to login & fix issues should they arise...
They have a small convention center & have hosted car shows many times in the past. Maybe next year?
Arriving the 13th at 3-ish,
Let's go over again the current itinerary so I can update the front page..
Itinerary:
Friday:
6PM "Early Bird" Meeting at Western Sizzlin' Steak House. This will conclude whenever we decide we've had enough of each other's company. Afterward, we go do what our families want to do.
Saturday:
11AM-12PM Brunch at Shoney's for a "Meet & Greet" This is informal, I made no reservations, so we'll just watch the windows & I'm sure SOMEONE has Pinto apparrel to distinguish our little group!
12PM-1PM Photos &"people's choice" judging for awards at the NASCAR Speedpark. I plan on group photos of the cars, owners & both together. I also would like individual photos of each car & it's owner.
1PM-6pm Fun & games at the NASCAR Speedpark COST: $20.95 Adult $12.95 child/senior While there I'll tabulate the votes from the judging & fill out the certificates. There are snacks available in the park.
6PM-? Dinner at the Nascar Cafe. We'll be seated as a group, & we'll have a chance to "bench race" & get to know each other much better. Around 7PM I'll start giving out the awards I think Pintony has prizes as well TONY>>> E_MAIL ME!! once the party ends we'll go our separate ways so you can find things to do & places to spend your $$$ LOL
Sunday:
11AM-12pm Brunch @ Shoney's again (hey who can argue with good food CHEAP)
12pm Convoy to Ripley's Aquarium in Gatlinburg (less than 15mi) This is possibly a congested trip. If you have cooling issues My wife will be at the tail end of the convoy with water, oil & trans fluid. A Taurus wagon makes a good "support vehicle".
1PM-5pm Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies This is a self guided tour & we can stay as a group. There are also snacks available inside. COST: $17.95 Adult $9.95 Child
5PM Convoy back to Pigeon Forge. If it was badly congested going into Gatlinburg, I intend to bypass the downtown area to save the "thermally challenged" any troubles. We'll decide this before we go into the aquarium.
5:30pm? We'll caravan to A&W Drive In where We'll have a hamburger dinner & most likely feild questions from curios onlookers! The A&W is a classic "Drive In" resturant. From the looks of it we'll be close to filling the place with Pintos! This should end early enough to let everyone go do whatever.
PLEASE REMEMBER THESE TIMES ARE STILL OPEN FOR DEBATE except the Speedpark there ARE reservations there.
Hopefully I've left enough "free time" for everyone to enjoy the smokies & surrounding areas. I''m proud of the area I live in & I hope everyone will have the opportunity to explore & enjoy the natural beauty of the area.
Count me IN!! I'll cruise my '79 Medium Chestnut Wagon down from Indiana. Just a few minor additions, like tires on the front. Mine is TOTALLY original, and I wish the previous 2 owners were as enthusiastic about the ol' girl as I am. Don't laugh, it's a work in progress.
KC9BJO
p.s. All ham radio operator monitor 146.520 for conversation on the way, or local repeaters.
If you have an FRS KC9BJO You'll be able to tune into my Wife & I arguing back & forth! LOL
Ham geek here as well,
KE4OYX,
Wife, KE4FRG
Geek family....
HA!
Ok looks like we'll be having around 10-12 Pintos cruising the streets of Pigeon Forge. (9 confirmed here & at least 2-3 local cars) Total amount of people should be in the 20 range. I'm lookin forward to a great turnout friday. I had no IDEA this would ,or in fact even could, get this big. I figured on maybe 5-10 people & 3-4 cars, so you can see how far past my expectations this has gone!
Can't Wait Till Friday!                       1st Annual Pinto Roundup!
Hey Crazyhorse,
Hard work and dedication always pays off!!!!!
Thanks for all the hard work!!!!!
I'll see the earlybirds at P.F. Shoneys on Friday night!!!!!!!!
From Pintony
If you go to Shoney's you're gonna be pretty lonely Tony! :'(
You might wanna try the Western Sizzlin instead!! ;D
Hey Crazyhorse,
Thanks for the Heads-UP!!!!!!
Goofd thing I'm not running the show!!!!!
From Pintony
Me and my freinds are leaving first thing in the morning.Should roll into Pigeon Forge about 3 pm.Can't wait to get there.
Hey Pintoman,
Are you leaving on Thursday????
and getting there on friday???
From Pintony
Howdy guys,
I will be driving from VA across I-40 westbound on Saturday. I plan to stop by and meet up with you all for a few hours. I would like to hear from Scott or anyone who has a cell phone with long distance calling available. My number is 918-408-6976. That is a Sprint number for those who may use Sprint.
I hope it is not asking too much to ask one of you to call me so I can meet up with you. If you roll to voice mail, please leave me a message so I can return a call. I have your itinerary printed and think I will make it in about noonish on Saturday. Hope to meet up with you all.
Dave
Original74
Well Guys
It looks like I'm going to make it to P.F. :)
I just installed my NOS Ford carb on my Green Pinto.
I can't believe I ran that car the way it was...
It runs like warm butter over popcorn NOW!
Thanks Scott for planting the seed in my mind. Just had to look for a short while, to find the Nos carb. :)
My Green Pinto is still S L O W but ti idles smooth and does not stall everytine you stop.
DAMN, I'm happy.
Subject change....
I'm bringin LOTS of FREE goodies to the meet. I guarantee NO member will go home empty handed.
For those who can't make it? I guess you will just have to hear about it on Monday. ;D
From Pintony