Hello Group,
I am planning my trip to attend the knottsberry farm show on april 9 2006.
After looking at the map I will be taking 44 west that eventually turns into 40 west into L.A.
Hopefully fuel will not go above 2.50 on my trip!!!!!
Though I am budgeting for 3.00
Anyway anyone that is near 44 or 40 on my trip that wants to see my Purple Pinto or has HOT COFFIE on my trip please contact me.
If all goes as planned I will leave early thrursday the 6th headed west.
more later...
From pintony
Pintony
You are welcome to swing by Festus MO. When you get in to Oklahoma, 44 turns in to a toll road, you will have to pay a few bucks. When you get to Williams Arizona stop in at Rod's Steak house, it is awesome and one of my favorite places. You should have a great time.
Tercin
Hello Tercin
Festus would be great for a first pit-stop.
Thanks for the traveling tips.
From Pintony
Tony,
I am in Tulsa OK, 100 miles into OK, about 450 miles from you. Would love to buy you dinner. I met you in Pigeon Forge. I was the guy who was traveling home to OK with my son from VA. Stopped by and met the group Saturday AM in the rain.
I was going to do Anaheim this year but have chosen to go to PA in June. You making that trip?
As the time nears, let's touch base again.
Dave
Original74
Hello Dave,
Yes I remember meeting you and your son in P.F..
Yes I will be going to Carlisle June 2-4.
In my travels I figure an average of 50 miles pr. hr. so I would be near you about 5-6PM on thursday the 6th of april.
I was just crunching some numbers...
A show I went to about 80 miles away last year and I ran out of fuel before I got home.
As many know I my tank was damaged and I am not getting a full load of fuel.
I will be installing a new fuel tank before I go to L.A. so I can get the full 11 gallons of fuel.
Even then I can only run 200 miles before stopping for gas.
From Pintony
Tony, sounds great. I drove Pinto's in the '70's and I know what you mean about 200 miles per tank! I did field service work and drove about 35,000 miiles a year. I had to fill up every day, sometimes twice, but at that time I could fill up for $3.00!
I was going to post back and ask you if you were drivng your Pinto, sounds like you are. That's awesome. I wish I had the time to drive on out to LA with you. I am wanting to keep the miles off of my Original 74 sedan and have purchased an enclosed car hauler and Dodge Ram to tow it. A little overkill, but hey, it's worth it.
I have made probably 4 trips to CA in my Pinto's in their day. Limped a '72 wagon all the way home from San Francisco on three cylinders, packed with wife, 2 kiddo's and two weeks luggage. Wouldn't trade the experience for anything.
I just might look at this trip. Now that I know you are driving, it would be a blast to travel the rest of the way out there with you.
More later,
Dave
Hello Dave,
WOW! That would be great to have a 2/3 CONVOY!!!!
Do we have a 3rd to make the trip out there????
I know what you mean about keeping the milage off your original Pintos.
I would not drive my lime green that far.
I drive lime green to springfield every year about 120. miles round trip.
That is about as far as I would go W/O a trailer
Keep me posted.
From Pintony
Hi Pintony! Just wishing you good luck on this trip. It should be an amazing one what with driving your pinto half way cross country. That just has to be fun. I'll be looking forward to meeting you in April. There just may be three purple pintos at the show this year. That alone is a sight. Have fun and be safe (take care of that car). ;D ~"Sir Hugh"
Cool Pintony! We should have a whole bunch of cars there this year! I have some friends coming from up north too! This yera should be a blast! Now we just need Scott to come by.....
Oh, BTW, where will you be staying the night before? We will meet in the morning at 6:30 near Knotts for breakfast with the pinto guys. When I figure out where it will be tell you and post it in the other section about the show. Call me if you have any questions. 626-221-7681
Hey guys, take lots and lots of high-res pictures for us Pinto lovers on the other coast. :hypno:
:fastcar:
Hey pintony!
Are you going to put a 'bra' on the front of the purple ? Without it id wonder what might happen to the paint from all the bugs and lil rocks that seem to get attracted to nice paint.
Anyways its going to be a hell of a trip! I once made a trip with an ex girlfriend to Oklahoma from hemet,Cali and we did it in 24 or so hours :sleep:. Just stopping for gas and food. Wont do that again though! lol!
Well wish i could make it out to see you but our new baby girl is due in early to mid march, so I'm not sure if i can con the wife to go see cars a month after the birth. :hypno:
ON a different note , you might see my boss there, he owns a Race Capri. Its Awesome. Color silver, with a fender flare 'kit' and full road race suspension. His name is Allen. you might meet him. I told him about you and your "Purple Pinto" He thought it sounded cool.
Anyways blessings on your trip and may it be a smooth one!
Robert
Hello California members,
I will be removing my BIG Speaker box to allow more trunk space and some tools "That since I'm bringing them I'm sure I wont need" :angel:
And a spare tire... That I hope I wont need!!!!! :angel: :angel: :angel:
My plans are to really rough it as I will only be bringing a pillow and bed-roll to sleep.
I will play the rest by ear.
I may go to the Ford dealer to see if they have the stuff you see on the new cars when transported to protect the paint?
Important subject!
Does anyone need parts???
OK!!! :stop: before you start!!!!... I'm not driving to Ca. with a Pinto rear 1/4 on my roof!!!!
But if there are parts that you need? It could off-set some of my fuel bill.
Anybody need a complete NOS Pinto battery tray assy????? ;D ;D ;D
Where am I staying????
I am open to offers if someone has an extra couch in their back yard to sleep on. ;D
I hope your dog dosen't snore too loud!
BUT you have to have room in your Garage because I'm not leaving my pinto on the street!!! ;D
Hey Pintopower,
I'll call you when the show gets closer to get address for 6:30 am at you house day of show.
More Later...
From Pintony
Hmm parts huh??
Weeeelll i need a complete rear quarter for my um Ohh just kidding.
Im actually needing a nos 71-73 front rotor. I have one, but its the last item i need to make the braking system ALL NEW again. And i was hoping to get a matching one to the nos one i have.
And well ive been tossing the idea around of getting them from ebay but ill give you a shot instead, Do you have a Set of remote side mirrors? Used would be fine if they had all the hardware and gaskets in decent shape and good mirror glass. I know those are pricey NOS. I prob woulnt be able to afford them if you had Nos anyways. I thought id ask.
Robert
Hello 71hotrodpinto,
:sorry:I do not have any NOS FORD Pinto front rotors.
How much are they asking on ebay?
I do have NOS sports mirrors.
"I think" the set I have is the early set W/ manual RH mirror
I do have used mirrors too.
I'll dig them out and make sure thay are in working order.
Do you want the remote RHS mirror? CUZ that is all I have used.
For anyone interested I have a SET of 4 NOS Ford 13" chrome rings for the ralley wheels.
Never out of the package. 100.00
From Pintony
hey Pintony! I have a couch for you! It's even in doors! However, I also have a couch in the barn with all the pintos if you perfer.... What days are you planning on being here? I can definatly put you up Firday the 7th till 10th no problem. Plus then we can all leave here bright and early for the show with the rest of the club and spend all saturday detailing the cars! Now thats what I call a great weekend. Tell me what you think. Call me in the evening and I can give you the specifics. I am about 25 miles from Knotts berry farm. Hope to hear from you.
Alberto
626-221-7681
Hello Pintopower,
That sound like a plan to me.
I'm sure I will not be there untill sometime saturday.
Thank you for your offer. :)
From Pintony
Hey Pintony!
I live a few miles away from Knotts in Anaheim and will be attending the show as well. I've got a sleeper couch you are more than welcome to. If you happen to show up on Friday, you can stay that night as well. I'll be meeting up with pintopower and the others on Sunday morning for breakfast and then head to the show. Let me know if I can be of any help! Did you say you have an NOS battery tray? Let me know and the price. Take care! Looking forward to meeting you!
Pintony,
Email me with your phone number at pobs2u@yahoo.com and I'll send you my cell number so we can communicate about the show. I live right off the 91 Fwy. Easy to get to.
Hey 79pannel,
Thank you for your offer.
I think everyone is meeting at pintopowers house.
That is where i'll be staying while not at the show.
As long as my invitation stays good with him.
Like I said before I will be leaving thursday the 6th.
Yahoo maps say 28hours of transit time.
I do not think I will make that good of time on my trip.
I'm thinking about stopping in tulsa OK. to meet up with Dave AKA Original74.
If my timming is right.
I do not see any way that I will get there anysooner than Saturday.
I'll know more as the show gets closer.
Lots to do before then.
My transmission is still out because of not having money for a HiPo clutch.
I'm thinking of installing a stock unit from my NOS Pinto stuff and just buying a stock 87 mustang plate for now.
It was nice for the last 3 days But NOW it is back to winter for a few days.
My List.
Money
NEW W/S and NEW gasket installed. Time +0$
NEW clutch and get my trans back in. Time +300$
Install the tank from my 73 to replace the damaged tank that is in there now. Time+0$
Get a spare tire ready. Mount and balance. time +20$ I've got the tire.
Take out my subwoofer box to make room for items I need for the trip.time +0$
Optional items
Install my NEW carpet.
Install my NEW Purple seats
Quote from: Sir Hugh on February 09, 2006, 03:51:41 AM
Hi Pintony! Just wishing you good luck on this trip. It should be an amazing one what with driving your pinto half way cross country. That just has to be fun. I'll be looking forward to meeting you in April. There just may be three purple pintos at the show this year. That alone is a sight. Have fun and be safe (take care of that car). ;D ~"Sir Hugh"
Hello Sir Hugh,
Somehow I missed this post and I feel bad for not responding.
Thank you for the vote of confidence!
Yes... Still over a month away and I'm anxious to get working on my P.P.
A buyer for bumpers is coming tomorrow. Hopefully that money will pay for most of my clutch.
Work is going much better as it always picks-up when tax checks start ariving. :) :) :)
I can not wait to set out for California.
I wanted to take my P.P. to Mount Rushmore this year to hopefully get my Pinto with the greatest backdrop ever. Maybe next year????? Actually that trip was planned for 2000 but I sheared the flywheel just before I left.
Lots to do... I may pull out my spare tank tomorrow to see what it looks like.
If all is OK I may drop my damaged tank to get ready for the swap.
I have a NEW sender so I hope the guage will read accurate after the swap.
I was planning on putting that tank in my pangra.
Anybody??? I need an early tank If you see a nice one hang on to it.
I will buy or swap NOS parts
See you at the Knotts!!!!
From Pintony
Hello Group,
George Lahr came by today and bought some NOS Pinto parts from me today
280.00 total sales.
I ordered my Centerforce clutch from Jegs this afternoon 279.98.
I hope not more that one person asks my opinion for a while as I only have 2 cents to spare. ;D
My clutch should be here by Next fFriday.
Hopefully it will be warm and I can get started putting the tranny back in my Purple Pinto.
From Pintony
Hey Pintony, thanks that was not a problem. I hope you can get everything you hope done in time. I would love to see those purple seats that you mentioned; that would be an awesome sight. And hey why not go to Mount Rushmore on the way back and save a trip. Enjoy yourself. Oh and I guess I'll be seeing you on my couch later. Haha, have fun and good luck. ;D ~"Sir Hugh"
Hello Group,
I have my new fuel tank in and just finished filling NO LEAKS!!! ;D I installed a NEW filter right near the tank so I should be OK for that part.
Still waiting for a 70+ deg. day for the Windshield install.
New bootys installed on the rack & pinnion .
Now i'm having throttle cable problems that I hope to have fixed by Saturday.
I need to install a different kind of return spring.
One that pulls the throttle closed not pushes like I have now.
My P.P. seems to be running good.
Transmission seems a little tight, But I guess that is to be expected for a freshly rebuilt tranny.
I need to to buy a grease gun to lube the ball joints.$?
Money problems are no longer a concern. :drunk:
I have been working overtime and the money is good!
I have tried to contact pintopower a few times I hope everything is OK with him.
Only 20 days before I leave to California.
From Pintony
Hey Pintony!
Brien here! If push comes to shove, you can always use me for a backup. I'm up in the air on whether I will be able to go afterall. My company is moving to a new location. The department I work in runs a data center and we may be moving the servers over the same weekend as the Ford show. Things keep getting pushed back for one reason or another, so I'm actually hoping there is some snag and we don't have to move the servers that weekend. We'll see!!
Hello Group,
Pulled an "All Nighter" Last night to get my carpet changed and the Purple seats in.
After pulling the seats and side pannels + sill plates I discovered the dreaded oily-wet pass side foot well.
From Pintony
More photos of my heater core install.
I love that I have all the parts to fix a problem at 10:00 at night.
NOS heater core.
From Pintony
Morte photos.
After getting the core replaces and the blower box back together.
I went to work on the shifter boot.
The stock mustang boot would not clear the new shifter so I modified it. ;D
From Pintony
I cut a NEW piece of carpet underlayment to help deaden the sound.
From pintony
What do you guys think???
One more shot!
Looks awesome Tony! Can't wait to see this car when you travel through OK in a few weeks.
Question, for my 76 project Turbo swap, wanting the safety of a fuel cell. All I can find are top fill, which means one would open the rear hatch and fill up from within the passenger compartment. I don't like that idea. Ever heard of a side fill fuel cell? Or a way to do a bladder or foam in the current tank to make it safer? I do have the recall kit to install on it, but looking for more safety. Probably should not be so anal about it, what are the thoughts of those of you out there who daily drive Pinto's with stock gas tank setup?
Sorry Tony, probably need to move this to another thread, just thought you might have experience with my question.
****Just found this topic in the FAQ section****
See you soon.
Dave
My God that is Sooo purple! :o I can't wait to see it!
Hey Pintony!
Lookin' good!!!! Lookin' REAL good!!!! Lookin' forward to seeing it when you're out here! Take care!
79panel
Hello Original 74, Sir Hugh & 79 Pannel,
Thank you for the THUMBS-UP. :)
Lots of hard work. Still have to get my Valve cover oil problem fixed.
There is oil everywhere from the Spearco valve cover.
I may go out and pull it off later. It needs a baffel welded in where the oil fill tube is.
OH and + I cracked it installing the bolts.
I am going to weld up the holes in the tower where the bolts go in from the side.
They are totally un-nessissary.
Still waiting on a warm day for the W/S install.
IF I do not get the warm day I need I will call a glass shop to install my NEW W/S and Gasket.
I also need to install the NEW horns I bought and MAYBE install the new steering wheel.
I would like to have the Dash pad recovered but that will probally have to wait.
From Pintony
I saw Pintony and his purple Pinto last Sunday. I can attest to the fact that it is nice and those seats are very PURPLE. It looks cool. When you start heading west you are going to run in to delays everytime you stop for gas or coffee.
Tercin
Hello Tercin,
Thanks! I always like to see another THUMS-UP!!! :)
From Pintony
Hey Pintony, about the cracked dash pad, a good solution to just hide it is a fabric dash cover. Thats what we use when we can't replace them. They serve many uses: a nice clean look, a means of hiding nasty cracks, and they continue to protect what is still left of the dash. Just a tip. See you soon! ;D
Hey Tony...
The P.P. doe`s look great...what tail light`s are those?
Anyway I wish I was going to Knott`s...love to see all the great Pony`s...but work prevail`s :mad:...I agree with Sir Hugh...a dash pad work`s wonder`s!
Rex
Quote from: Sir Hugh on March 23, 2006, 02:32:49 PM
Hey Pintony, about the cracked dash pad, a good solution to just hide it is a fabric dash cover. Thats what we use when we can't replace them. They serve many uses: a nice clean look, a means of hiding nasty cracks, and they continue to protect what is still left of the dash. Just a tip. See you soon! ;D
Hello Sir Hugh,
I do not have and cracks in my dash pad.
I was just thinking about something modified, NOT stock.
Maybe the same tweed I have on my head linner??
From Pintony
Hello 73pintogeek,
The tail lights are something I picked up at a swap meet.
Not sure what they fit??? Maybe a trailer??
I made the custom cans to install them in my rear pan.
Thanks for the thumbs UP
From Pintony
Hello Group,
After re-sealing my Spearco cam-cover and cracking the front R.H corner I found out that it was leaking really bad out the oil filler tube. I have welded the holes up in the tower and welded a baffel in the top to help keep the oil where it belongs.
Here are the photos.
From Pintony
I Knew I would find a good use for that scrap diamond plate. ;D
I hope the Shiny Police likes it.
From Pintony
Well, I'm not the law around here I recon, but that is shiny in my book. :police:
Looks like the ol' P.P. is about ready to turn more heads! :hypno: :surprised: ;D :amazed:
Quote from: Pintony on March 24, 2006, 08:54:47 PM
I Knew I would find a good use for that scrap diamond plate. ;D
I hope the Shiny Police likes it.
From Pintony
Hey Tony, the Shiny Police gives it a thumbs up BUT ( how do you put oil in it now) ?
Hello Brad,
The plate is at an angle. so when filling or adding oil the oil will just run out each end of the triangle.
From Pintony
You might consider welding that screwdriver in place, if it gets loose there'll be hell to pay! ;D
Hey Dragon Wagon,
I tried to weld it in but I could not find the right wire to weld aluminum to steel.
From Pintony
P.S. Thank you for the Thumbs Up too...
Quote from: Pintony on March 25, 2006, 12:46:20 AM
Hey Dragon Wagon,
I tried to weld it in but I could not find the right wire to weld aluminum to steel.
From Pintony
P.S. Thank you for the Thumbs Up too...
Tony, try JB Weld..................... :o :o :o
lol, that's the same thing I was thinking.
Hello Group,
I have my valve cover back on and made some room for my air cleaner to not rub the radiator.
I gained about 1 inch . not as much as I had hoped but at least my air cleaner is not rubbing.
I forgot to take a photo befor I put it back together... So this will have to do.
I also got my lokar throttle cable installed. The pedal is SMOOTH and throttle is crisp.
SWEETTTTT!!!!!!!!
From Pintony
Hello Group,
I also got my boost controll knob installed.
Even Sweeter!!!
From Pintony
And my door handels.
From Pintony
Hey Brad,'
What do you think???
From Pintony
Nice, but how long is it going to stay that way? You know how often you need to polish brass........... Be prepaired to do one more polish job at Knotts.
BTW, It looks great...........A one up for Tony's "SHINY" Radiator.
Heh, that's what my radiator looks like! Well, yours is shinier atm. Do they make a high temp clearcoat or some way of keeping brass from oxidising?
Paint your radiator cap red to match your block, it's not shiny enough.
Hey Pintony!!!
Please tell me you traveling plans. It seems you will be going through oklahoma(tulsa--OK). are you going to connect up with Original74??? Depending on your shedule I may be able to pop down that way. As not to put you in a corner, approxamate timing will do.
Keep me informed.
High_Horse
Hi Tony,
Looking good!!! It's getting down to the wire now! Did you get my response to your PM? We'll see you in a couple of weeks!!
Brien
79panel
Hello Brien,
Yes, I guess I forgot to post a RSVP. :sorry:
Plan on me being there sunday night.
I'm trying to get together PH# for people to contact while I'm there.
From Pintony
Tony,
I'll PM with my numbers.
Brien
79panel
Hello Group,
8 days left until I leave for California.
Where did the time go???
The P.P. is ready except for a few tweeks and still the windshield gasket remains.
No major issues at this time.
My plans are to leave thursday at 8:00 am but I want to leave wednesday at 8:00 am
Work is heavy right now and I'm struggling to keep up.
Last night till 9:30 really broke me down.
Oh well at least the money is good and that should not be a problem for my trip.
I plan to take it easy on the Pinto and keep the boost down to 4or5 lbs. so I can run the cheep fuel.
Too bad I do not have a lap top to send the group live photos of my trip.
Maybe I can send Brad or someone photos from my camera phone but they will not be the best.
Anyone want the job of posting the photos?
All I need is your email address.
From Pintony
Pintony,
I would be happy to post the pictures. Ill start a new thread and put them on daily as you send them. To bad you are not traveling through Wichita. Dinner,guest bed,car parked inside well tooled Pinto garage and one tank of Git your butt to Knox High_Test. It just so happens that im off of work that week. Duh?????
High_Horse
Jermie1100@aol.com
Hello High_Horse,
OK great!
I will send you a test photo later today. Just to see if it works.
Funny...
I was in Wichita 2 times last year.
Would be exelent if you could meet up in Oklahoma.
Here is my ph# 618-339-5047
Pintony,
I will look for the test pics. It's about 50/50 that I would be making Tulsa at this time because I don't have a tow rig for ThunderPinto yet. It's about a four hour jaunt from here. I'll be in touch.
High_Horse
Hey Guys, Just a heads up but as of today the long range forcast is for 60% chance of rain on Sunday the 9th. Lets hope they are wrong.
:wow:
why did you have to go and say that?
OK the trip is off.....
Quote from: Pintony on March 31, 2006, 09:04:31 PM
:wow:
why did you have to go and say that?
OK the trip is off.....
Cuz I know you will be using your slicks on the rear and like to pitch it sideways on the California freeways....... :wow: right back to ya.............
As of Friday night the forcast for Sunday the 9th is 30% chance of rain. Except for Tony, then it's................. :wow:..............
Hello Group,
The windshield is IN!!!!!
I guess I have to have it in because of weatherman Brad!!!!
From Pintony
To Tony and All Who are making the trek to California...
HAve a great time and a safe trip. I'm sorry I won't be there but I will be in Sydney Australia being amazed by all the incredible FOUR DOOR cars There :amazed: Ill Post pics when I get home at the end of the month. I'll pray for NO RAIN on your trip. TAke care and take lots of pictures!
G'Day Mates
Rob
Quote from: osiyo59 on April 01, 2006, 04:18:03 PM
To Tony and All Who are making the trek to California...
HAve a great time and a safe trip. I'm sorry I won't be there but I will be in Sydney Australia being amazed by all the incredible FOUR DOOR cars There :amazed: Ill Post pics when I get home at the end of the month. I'll pray for NO RAIN on your trip. TAke care and take lots of pictures!
G'Day Mates
Rob
Pictures of Margaritas? ;D
Tony,
Have fun but be safe, I want to bench race with you again in PA.
Tony
Have a great time, be careful, and most of all have fun.
Terry
Weather report. 10% chance of rain, partly cloudy and looks good.........
Hello Group,
This will be my last post untill I return from California.
The P.P. is gased and ready to run.
I have lots of tools and parts so I should be OK.
Bulbs, fuses, belts, hoses clamps, gaskets,
I still have 2 trick parts that did not show in the mail but heck. I'll just have to go without them.
Hope High_horse gets the photos up for your amusement.
Thanks High_horse...
I will be stoping tomorrow night to have a steak with Original74, Dave.
Can't wait to see him again.
Looking at the weather we are in for some rain after Tulsa .
Hope I have the windshield sealed good???
Getting ready to put on a few final pieces tonight to make the trip tomorrow at 8-9:00 am.
From Pintony