Author Topic: A "Get Together", Same As Last year (Read 15927 times)

jimspinto · « **on:** March 10, 2009, 10:21:33 AM »

HI ALL.

Winter is almost over. I haven't even been out to the storage container that my "Pinto" lives in and I'm already thinking about another "OHIO GET TOGETHER"
Pretty much the same thing as last year (bigger & better hee hee) but I'd move it to "Mid-Summer" so's we had a better chance for "Good Weather"

I think (know) those of us that show last year had a good time (in spite of the rain) and I'm more then willing to put it together again.

I'd get as much support (and donations etc.) from the locals as possable, but before I start, I'd like to know if there's any interest.

So. please, send me a message.

Thanks, Jim O'Reilly (jimspinto)

turbo74pinto · « **Reply #1 on:** March 11, 2009, 06:03:58 AM »

im in!

bob

jimspinto · « **Reply #2 on:** March 11, 2009, 09:12:18 AM »

Quote from: turbo74pinto on March 11, 2009, 06:03:58 AM

im in!

bob

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That's great to hear, I'm still working on a location.

One of the things that I was thinking about is the parking lot of "Best of Show Automotive"
I've emailed them with the idea, and I'm waiting for a reply.

There are a couple of other places (maybe not with as many beautiful cars) that might make the meeting quite interisting, but I haven't approached them as yet. I'm STILL hopping for a positive reply from Best of Show.

On another subject, I looked back onto my list (from last year) and I don't seem to have you and your email address there. Is the email in your "profile" correct ?

I will add you to my list of "Interested" and hope to be contacting you with positive information soon.

Jim O'Reilly at jimspinto

PS. A thought just "popped" into my head, I'm going to send this note to your email address with a "CC" to Best of Show, just as a "hey guys", THERE IS INTEREST. See what happens !

jimspinto · « **Reply #3 on:** March 11, 2009, 11:52:08 AM »

Great News ! ! !

I just got a reply (email) from Best of Show Automotive, and they seem to be very much interested in having us and our Pinto's meet at there location.
There words, "Although we've never had Pinto's on our show room floor, I'd love to have a parking lot full of them"

For all of you that are not in North East Ohio, or had the opportunity to visit there show room, I can tell you your in for quite a treat. They have some Really Beautiful cars (there all for sale (hee hee) like we could actually afford any of them)

I emailed them back, asking for advise and assistance with a date, as I'd like to see it be a Pinto Meet, and still not interfer with there scheduling.

More details soon, I hope !

Jim O'Reilly at jimspinto

Pinturbo75 · « **Reply #4 on:** March 12, 2009, 07:55:15 AM »

where exactly would this be? my dad lives in lowellville near youngstown and has his turbo pinto wagon and i might be interested in coming up from sc for this.

jimspinto · « **Reply #5 on:** March 12, 2009, 10:34:00 AM »

Quote from: 4CAMMER72 on March 12, 2009, 07:55:15 AM

where exactly would this be? my dad lives in lowellville near Youngstown and has his turbo pinto wagon and i might be interested in coming up from sc for this.
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Mentor Ohio (that's where "Best of Show Automotive is)

There location is about a half mile from Interstate 90. Mentor is north of Youngstown maybe 40 or so miles (wild guess on the milage)

Very easy to get to, there's an exit off the "highway" you turn and go about a half mile (or so)

Love to have you, but I don't have ALOT OF DETAILS as yet, I'm waiting for a reply from Best of Show, I emailed them again asking for THEM TO SET A DATE (or help in setting it)

Again, I'm talking about mid-summer, although thats not to far away to be making plans (and its the reason I'm contacting Best of Show this early) its still about three plus months away.
So at the moment, wish me luck and watch this "post" for future comments & details.

I know EVERYONE will enjoy "Best of Show Automotive" so I'm working very hard to secure that location ! ! !

As always, Jim O'Reilly at jimspinto

jimspinto · « **Reply #6 on:** March 17, 2009, 01:15:03 PM »

Hi Guys,
I just got back from "Best of Show Automotive" and talking with a guy named Matt.

Everything is set, the "Ohio Get Together" is going to be at there place (parking lot)

They are in the process of moving to a new location, a few miles from where they are now. I was told the location was "secret" but this was sometime back, and I didn't ask where it was while I was there.
I'm sure it was for security reasons that they didn't want the location known, the value of the cars and all.
But there about to have there "Grand Reopening" (at the new location) on the first of April, and I'm sure that everyone will know where it is by then, plenty of time before our meet.

SO THERE'S THE GOOD NEWS........NO W FOR THE BAD.....
The only date available to me was July 11th,2009 (2nd Saturday in July) so I confirmed it for then. Bad news is it conflicks with Matt's show in French Creek.
But were several miles apart, so I'm sure it WONT have any effect on the number of cars at his show. Maybe on Pinto's, I can see that's possible, but certainly not any other make.
Now I'm looking for commitment, participation, and comments. Whatever you want to call it, I'm looking for Pinto Owners to join me.

Best of Show said that they will put into / onto there "web site" the information that they / we are having the "Get Together" at there place. But they didn't put any adds in the local papers etc.

There are several publications available to me and a (locally based) web site (bigalslist.com) that I will advise of the "Get Together"
Also, I will try again to get the "Local Rag" to give me a hit, it shouldn't be a problem.
I will try to get some of the local Auto Stores to give me something, just to make up a "goodie bag"

I'm EXCITED, hope you are, please send me a message, again the location is only around the corner (so to speak) from what I'd said before. Its still going to be in Mentor Ohio, within easy driving of both Interstate 90, an Ohio Rt. 2

Thanks, Jim O'Reilly at jimspinto.

PS. For Frank Canon, If you looking on this site, please contact me. I'd be looking for some window stickers (same as the ones we had last year) Jim

jimspinto · « **Reply #7 on:** March 31, 2009, 11:39:56 AM »

I'M TOTALY AMAZED, THE LAST POST HERE WAS MINE !

BEFORE I DO ALOT OF WORK (or more anyway)
WONDERING..... IS ANYONE INTERESTED. OR IS IT JUST TO EARLY ?

BELIEVE ME, I'M NOT TRYING TO BE SARCASTIC, JUST LIKE TO KNOW IF THERE'S ANY INTEREST.

THANK YOU, JIM at jimspinto

smallfryefarm · « **Reply #8 on:** March 31, 2009, 11:50:48 AM »

Hello Jim, personally i would love to bust into your ohio show with my wv pinto if for nothing else to meet some of the people i have met here on the site, but i am not going to be ready for a while, still putting the car together. Hopefully in the future i can say hey count me in.

r4pinto · « **Reply #9 on:** March 31, 2009, 12:03:23 PM »

Jim,

Yes, count me in. Hopefully this year my Pinto will be able to make the trip & I won't be out of town that week. Keep me posted. I was kinda down that I wouldn't be able to make Carlisle for financial reasons, but this I can do, being in Ohio.

jimspinto · « **Reply #10 on:** March 31, 2009, 12:23:44 PM »

Quote from: smallfryefarm on March 31, 2009, 11:50:48 AM

Hello Jim, personally i would love to bust into your ohio show with my wv pinto if for nothing else to meet some of the people i have met here on the site, but i am not going to be ready for a while, still putting the car together. Hopefully in the future i can say hey count me in.

Thanks for the reply. Where are you ? If it close, why not think about coming to the meet just to say hello and all ? Jim

smallfryefarm · « **Reply #11 on:** March 31, 2009, 12:38:24 PM »

Jim my Name is David I live in Salt Rock WV which is about 20 miles south east of Huntington WV.
Coming up pintoless is a possibility. Might take a motor cycle ride up and spend the day, Might even
be done enough to bring the pinto. I don't know for sure yet, its to soon for me to lock in yet. But
i would love to make it. Kinda excited to show off my ride and see everyone else's.

pintoman · « **Reply #12 on:** March 31, 2009, 05:20:39 PM »

Jim still working out some details.Let you know soon.

jimspinto · « **Reply #13 on:** April 01, 2009, 09:44:40 AM »

Quote from: r4pinto on March 31, 2009, 12:03:23 PM

Jim,

Yes, count me in. Hopefully this year my Pinto will be able to make the trip & I won't be out of town that week. Keep me posted. I was kinda down that I wouldn't be able to make Carlisle for financial reasons, but this I can do, being in Ohio.

I'd really love to see you (and you Pinto of coarse)
The location is a "Positive" and I'll to the best I can with some "goodies" from the locals.

Thanks for you comment (commitment) Jim

jimspinto · « **Reply #14 on:** April 01, 2009, 09:48:04 AM »

Quote from: r4pinto on March 31, 2009, 12:03:23 PM

Jim,

Yes, count me in. Hopefully this year my Pinto will be able to make the trip & I won't be out of town that week. Keep me posted. I was kinda down that I wouldn't be able to make Carlisle for financial reasons, but this I can do, being in Ohio.

Love to see ya ! And I hope your Pinto could come also

Best.......... . Jim

jimspinto · « **Reply #15 on:** April 01, 2009, 10:06:48 AM »

Quote from: smallfryefarm on March 31, 2009, 12:38:24 PM

Jim my Name is David I live in Salt Rock WV which is about 20 miles south east of Huntington WV.
Coming up pintoless is a possibility. Might take a motor cycle ride up and spend the day, Might even
be done enough to bring the pinto. I don't know for sure yet, its to soon for me to lock in yet. But
i would love to make it. Kinda excited to show off my ride and see everyone else's.

WOW, What a wonderful thought !

At the risk of hurting the feelings of some of the "locals"
You know, like he didn't get excited about me.
Well the thought of someone coming (& bringing there Pinto) from WV, gets me EXCITED.

Even "Redneck" Dick would probably excited. (this is a privet joke, just thought I'd through it in. Some of the "regulars" will get a laugh)

Certainly hope you could make it.
The "Get Together" is open to ALL STATES not just Ohio.
Last year we had a Pinto from Michigan and I hope she (yes a gal !) can make it this year.

Thanks again, and look forward to seeing you........ Jim

jimspinto · « **Reply #16 on:** April 01, 2009, 10:43:10 AM »

To everyone...

I'm not missing you, by not sending each and everyone a "reply"
I see you, and just like Santa, I'm MAKING A LIST !

Hope this year could set a record. Shouldn't be so hard, it the 2nd year. But what I mean is like in Ed Sullivan's words ........A REALLY BIG SHOW

A couple of weeks before July 11th, I'll put an add in the Cleve. Plain Dealer. As I said I'd get some coverage in the local "Rags" also.
And (again) I wont forget "bigalslist.com" While your doing nothing else take a look at that site, there all kinds of good information there.

July 11th is pretty far away, but it'll be here before you know it.
Lets get EXCITED, LETS HAVE A "REALLY BIG SHOW"

Thanks alot, Jim At jimspinto

russosborne · « **Reply #17 on:** April 03, 2009, 05:27:05 PM »

Jim, is there any entry fee for this?
I should be able to make it then, assuming the car is still running. It is a daily driver, and is pretty ugly. Not something to really show off, but getting together could be fun.
BTW, I saw your posting in the general area. I never have looked at this area of the site before.
Russ

jimspinto · « **Reply #18 on:** April 04, 2009, 09:10:26 AM »

Quote from: russosborne on April 03, 2009, 05:27:05 PM

Jim, is there any entry fee for this?
I should be able to make it then, assuming the car is still running. It is a daily driver, and is pretty ugly. Not something to really show off, but getting together could be fun.
BTW, I saw your posting in the general area. I never have looked at this area of the site before.
Russ

Hey Russ,
I kind of figured that there COULD HAVE BEEN a problem, seemed that nobody ever posted a comment or showed any interest. It made me wonder what the h** was going on. Then I started that post in the "General Section"
Well don't feel bad, your obviously not alone in not looking here ! ! ! !

No bigee, you found it, your here now and nobody's more glad then me, so welcome welcome welcome !

Re your question.
NO THERE IS NOT A "FEE" ! Everything is FREE !

Re A daily driver, pretty ugly.........
Hey, its a Pinto and that's what counts.

There a different thing (pinto's)
They provoke "Fond Memories" and "Daily Drivers" seem to draw there own group of onlookers.

There are people (and I'm one of them) that have there life wrapped up in there car(s) and far to Many "DO NOT TOUCH" signs.
Then there people like yourself, with there "Daily Driver(s)"
Who's to say which is the better.

I go to a local cruise, where a guy brings a Modal A that is so beat-up that the drivers door is held closed with rope.
I'm not going to spend alot of time talking about this car, only to say that when he gets to the cruise, people walk away from cars that have had THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS spent on restoration and gather around his car.
Now which one would you say the people are more interest in seeing ?

Please come, join us, bring your "Daily Driver"
You'll have fun, and that's why the "Get Together" is done

Thanks, Jim at jimspinto

r4pinto · « **Reply #19 on:** April 04, 2009, 09:35:45 AM »

I know that sounds a lot like my car. Rattle can paint job, silicone & pop rivets over holes in the back of the trunk, pounds of bondo over a dent...

It's all about the pintos... and the memories that go along with seeing them.

With that said, I will reiterate that come hell or high water I WILL be there this year, with my car.

jimspinto · « **Reply #20 on:** April 04, 2009, 06:58:44 PM »

Quote from: r4pinto on April 04, 2009, 09:35:45 AM

I know that sounds a lot like my car. Rattle can paint job, silicone & pop rivets over holes in the back of the trunk, pounds of bondo over a dent...

It's all about the pintos... and the memories that go along with seeing them.

With that said, I will reiterate that come hell or high water I WILL be there this year, with my car.

Thanks guy.
I hope there isn't any hell or high water. Especially the high water, what with the riveted over holes and all.
But I gota say, I got a flash back when I read you post.

I don't know how old you are, but I'm not that young any more. Going through my second childhood, but in number of years, well that's another story.

Anyhow, I was talking about the "Flash-back"

Way back when "Hector" was a pup,(can you remember back then ?)
I think it was 57 or 58, my car had so many holes in the floor, I'd drive with my right toe on the gas, as high up the pedal as I could get it, and my left foot on the seat, just to keep them dry.

Then winter set in, and the heater didn't work. It leaked so bad that I by-passed it (no money to fix it).
So much cold air came thru that rusted out floorboard that I pulled over, went to door of this house and asked the women to PLEEZZZZE let me come into the house and warm my feet.

I must have looked allfull bad, because she not only let me in, she gave me hot soup and dry sox. could you imagine that happing today, someone would not only open the door, but welcome you in. I kind of doubt it.

The next time that car quit (and it quit alot) I unscrewed the plates, left it there and walked home.
Several weeks later, a local gas station called me, said I owed $15.00 for the tow, and if I didn't get my butt down there real fast, he was going to call the cops, have me put in jail for no license plates or up to date insurance sticker.

This was a small town, everybody new everybody and kids scared real easy.
He'd roconnized the car, knew who I was. I thought surly he'd call my dad, so I rushed down to pay the tow. It took every penny I had, plus some that I'd borrowed, so I pushed the car home.

Your comment brought the whole thing back to mind, and I got a laugh thinking about it.

So thank you for both your desire to come, and the "memories"

By the way, it was a Chevy. I think 1937, but I cant remember (that has something to do with age also, the remembering part)

Jim at jimspinto

FlyerPinto · « **Reply #21 on:** April 26, 2009, 02:00:17 PM »

Jim,

I'll be there again!

FlyerPinto

jimspinto · « **Reply #22 on:** April 29, 2009, 08:44:31 AM »

Quote from: FlyerPinto on April 26, 2009, 02:00:17 PM

Jim,

I'll be there again!

FlyerPinto

LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU. AS THE MONKEY SAID AFTER HE GOT HIS TAIL CAUGHT IN THE DOOR,,,,,IT WONT BE LONG NOW

SEE YOU AND ALL SOON, JIM AT JIMSPINTO

russosborne · « **Reply #23 on:** April 29, 2009, 06:44:49 PM »

Jim, do you have the new address yet for the get together?
Thanks,
Russ

jimspinto · « **Reply #24 on:** May 01, 2009, 02:18:25 PM »

Quote from: russosborne on April 29, 2009, 06:44:49 PM

Jim, do you have the new address yet for the get together?
Thanks,
Russ

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Yes I do !
The thing I haven't done though is to drive over there, for the perpose of directions.

There (new) address is.....
Best of Show Automotive
7700 Tyler Blvd.
Mentor Ohio

There phone number is 440 350 1480 and while I'm posting this, mine is 440 591 8381

I wanted to (and will) get better directions then this.
I've driven to this area 100's if not 1000's of time, as there's a cruise that happens every weekend, not far from Best of Show Automotive, and Tyler Blvd.

So, for now I'm going to do this from memory. I doubt I will do better when I drive over there, but here it is (from memory)

Tyler Blvd. is off Rt 615, Rt 615 is off Rt 2
Rt 2 is a limited access highway, much the same as any interstate.
Rt 615 is also called Center Street (in Mentor Ohio)

If your driving on Rt 2 (heading eather east or west) you'd exit at Rt 615 and go south for about 1/8 mile (or less) to Tyler Blvd.
There's a traffic light (I believe it the 2nd light after exiting Rt 2) and a Speedway gas Station on the corner.
You'd turn west on Tyler Blvd. (right if your coming from Rt 2) and 7700 is a very short distance.

I (still) have the "Ford Pinto" banner, so I'd put it up in front of the show room.

Now here's the memory problem thing.......
I cant remember if there's an exit off Interstate 90 for Rt 615. But it seems to me that they just recently built one.
I will verify this and get back to you on it. When I do, I'll post detailed directions to the location

Thanks for your question, I'm sure it will motivate me to get moving (hee hee)

Best as always, Jim at jimspinto

r4pinto · « **Reply #25 on:** May 06, 2009, 04:22:15 PM »

A little more than two months till the meet & I am looking forward to it. I just keep truking along on my car so she will be ready for the road.

jimspinto · « **Reply #26 on:** May 14, 2009, 07:48:42 AM »

Quote from: r4pinto on May 06, 2009, 04:22:15 PM

A little more than two months till the meet & I am looking forward to it. I just keep truking along on my car so she will be ready for the road.

Yea, me to !

As I'd said (in another post) I purchased another car, and I've been working almost nonstop at building a garage. At the moment it sits outside, and that's annoying the h*** out of me.

I'm making progress, sure hope you are ! Look forward to seeing you AND ALL.... Jim at jimspinto

jimspinto · « **Reply #27 on:** May 28, 2009, 10:14:58 AM »

  Hello All !

  Its been a few weeks, but I haven't been sitting still. It seems ever sense I retired, I don't have enough time to get things done, don't know how I did anything when I was working.

  Just wanted to update you with this information. I'll also take this opportunity to give you some general directions.

  LOCATION:
  Best of Show Automotive
  7700 Tyler Blvd.
  Mentor Ohio 44060 (there phone no. 440 350 1480)

  TIME:
  This isn't the Army, I'll will be there at about 10am waiting for you.
  Best of Show closes at about 5 or 6 pm, but again we are using to parking lot, and are not subject to whatever they do. So there isn't any ending time eather.
  The way I fell is...... Its your "Get Together" you set the rules.
  Whatever the majority wants, that's what we do. I will try to see to it that there are plenty of options and things to do.
However, Saturday July 11th. Starting at 10am going until "The Cows come Home"

  Directions:
  There are of course all the major highways, Interstates & the Ohio Turn Pike.
  They all intersect (somewhat) with each other. I'm sure if you could get to I90 and/or Rt.2 you shouldn't need anything else from me. But please send me a message if you need futher information.

  Interstate 90 to Rt.615
  Exit at Rt.615 and go North for about two miles to Tyler Blvd. There's a traffic light and a Speedway Gas Station at Rt.615 & Tyler Blvd. Turn LEFT (west) and go to 7700. Watch for the "Ford Pinto" sign.

  Rt.2 to Rt.615
  Exit at Rt.615 and go SOUTH for about 1/4 mile (two maybe three lights)to Tyler Blvd. Again there a traffic light & Speedway Gas Station on the corner. Turn Right (west) go to 7700. Watch for the "Ford Pinto" sign.

  Again your going to go west on Tyler. Left when heading North (off I90)
  Right when heading south (off Rt.2)

  As in the past, if you have anything you'd like to "Swap" please bring it along. The objective here is to HAVE FUN !

  Another thing, Frank Canon has agreed to make up the "Window Stickers.
  It'd be nice if I could give him a count, so I guess I need a commitment (if possible)

  Its just over a month (July 11th) I'm looking forward to seeing you, I cant wait.
  My cell number (should you need anything) is 440 591 8381

  See you soon, Jim at jimspinto

  PS... As "postalpony" (Dick) can tell you, theres plenty of Motels in Mentor. But the most reasonable (cheepest) seems to be Red Roof Inn.
  I can give you any help you want with this, but suggest you "Google" Motels.
  And again, should anyone want, I have "Guest Space" over my garage. First come first serve.
  He** everyone use it, sleep on the floor if you want.

r4pinto · « **Reply #28 on:** May 28, 2009, 12:08:29 PM »

I am committed, and I don't mean my state of mind either lol. I will see you on July 11th, at this rate with my Pinto. It will be so wierd to drive that car after it has sat for so long. So count me towards a window sticker

This is gonna be a blast!

jimspinto · « **Reply #29 on:** May 28, 2009, 12:58:44 PM »

Quote from: r4pinto on May 28, 2009, 12:08:29 PM

I am committed, and I don't mean my state of mind either lol. I will see you on July 11th, at this rate with my Pinto. It will be so wierd to drive that car after it has sat for so long. So count me towards a window sticker

This is gonna be a blast!

Thanks, marked your name down ! Send me an Email Address.......

jimsfinefords@yahoo.com should you (or anybody else) want to contact me.

best as always........ ... Jim

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