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FordPinto.com Cryer => PCCA Meet/Car Show Archive => Mini Meet Archive => Topic started by: jimspinto on March 23, 2008, 09:29:30 AM
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Re. The Ohio Get Together, and meet in Middlefield Ohio
The available dates are, July 12, 08 and July 26, 08
I didn't commit to either date, and I still have time. I wanted some feedback from you fellow pinto owners. I have time, but only a few weeks, get back to me A.S.A.P.
My thinking is I'd take the 12th, with the 26th as a rain date, Please some feedback and / or interest. Reply here [I will look daily] and or email me at JIMSFINEFORDS@YAHOO.COM
I havn't answered any of the guys that already emailed me [you know who you are] because I want / need to see some responce here FIRST
I think the idea of getting together is fantastic, not only am I excited about it, so is everyone else that was at the meeting last saturday. If we can pull this off, I will [try to] have the news papers and etc there for coverage, A Trophy for the greatest distance, Best pinto etc. Whatever it takes !
Again, contact me or post here A.S.A.P. Jim at jimspinto Email again is JIMSFINEFORDS@YAHOO.COM
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id be interested in that. i do work saturdays though so do you have a rough time in mind?
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Are you interested in any type of Pinto? I could clean my dragcar up and do a little work on the interior and it should be show worthy. It's about a 4 hour drive up there from Ripley, but my mom and dad are on vacation that week (July 12) and might consider making a nice little trip out of it.
-beegle55
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I will do either day. I spoke with my wife about it this morning, and though she isn't willing to spend the time in the car to get there, she thinks it's a great idea. I'm in.
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If I still live in Ohio, I will be there. As far as I know, I should be able to bring both cars, though they are not exactly "show" quality.
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Attn.
flyer,pinto
beegle 55
tubro 74
And all .............. .............. ........
FANTASTIC ! ! ! ! !
After I'd posted the dates as "these are the available dates" I again talked with the Town Fathers. There responce was "Sounds Good, Do whatever you want. Ect. Ect."
So, the dates ARE GOOD [fixed in cement] Its saturday, the 12th [with a rain date of the 26th] Cruise starts at 5pm, I will be there at aprox. 3 pm or earlyer.
Look forward to seeing all, please contact me if you have any questions or need directions and etc.
I'v made a note of the names, email address of those that have responded so far, any and all that are interisted, please send me a message or email.
Everyone is welcome, we have plenty of room, and I will set aside whatever space I need, so it would be nice if I knew you were coming.
Don't need a positive commitment, just an idea of the number
Thanks again, lets make it a big one, Jim at jimspinto
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I will do either day. I spoke with my wife about it this morning, and though she isn't willing to spend the time in the car to get there, she thinks it's a great idea. I'm in.
--------------- Love to see you and that car, it looks fattastic in pictures !
Jim at jimspinto ----------------------------
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If I still live in Ohio, I will be there. As far as I know, I should be able to bring both cars, though they are not exactly "show" quality.
-------------- hope you ARE still in Ohio, and bring BOTH cars ! ! !
Jim at jimspinto ---------------------
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id be interested in that. i do work saturdays though so do you have a rough time in mind?
------------------------ As to a time and etc. Please see my [latest] post on same, And hope to see you
Thanks again, Jim at jimspinto --------------------------
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Where in Middlefield?
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So its Saturday the 5th instead of the 12th?
-beegle55
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DAMM.......... ...... I HIT THE RONG KEY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
HOPE EVERYONE SEE'S THIS AND NOT THE PREVIOUS POST
~~ THE DATES ARE THE 12TH RAIN DATE OF THE 26TH ~~
SO SORRY, HOPE TO LEARN TO TYPE SOON.......... .Jim at jimspinto
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Where in Middlefield?
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What kind of a question is that ? ? ? ? ? ? ?
Havn't you ever been to the far edge of the world, Middlefield is just before that.
SERIOUSLY THOU, I WILL TRY TO TELL YOU [everyone] BUT IT WONT BE THAT EASY. I have two problems, make it three problrms. #1 Cant spell, #2 cant type and #3 how can you tell a person where "noplace" is
Middlefield is at Ohio St.Rts. 87 and St. Rts. 608
Its surrounded by four towns that nobody ever heard of, Burton to the west, Huntsburg to the north, Mesopotamia to the east, and Parkman to the south. I'm sure this information is "useless" but please keep in mind that ALL THE TOWNS IN THE AERA are five [5] miles sq. so you havn't traveled any distance to get through them.
From Conneaut Pa. travel west on Interstate 90 for aprox 60 miles to Ohio St. Rt. 608 then 20 miles south to St. Rt. 87 [the center of town] west for one half mile to the cruise
From the Ohio turnpike [interstate 80] exit on Ohio St. Rt. 44, go north for aprox. 15 miles to Ohio St. Rt. 87, then east for aprox. 15 miles to the cruise
The two above interstate highways are good referance points, but theres also interstate 480, that connects to Us. Rt. 422, Rt. 422 exits on Ohio St. Rt. 44, just south of Ohio St Rt. 87
Here's a thought, go to map-quest. Bring up this address [its also in downtown Middlefield, across the street from the cruise]
Advance Auto Parts 15490 W. High St. Middlefield, Ohio
I hope this both helps people find / know where Middlefield is, but doesn't scare anybody off. Although Middlefield is "no place" its not hard to get to, its centrally located between several major interstate highways If I can be of futher help by phone, please call me at 440 591 8381 [cell]
Thanks again, Jim at jimspinto
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OK, cool. I had already googled the town and gotten directions, I was just wondering where in the town it was. Although, seeing as it is a small town like mine, I am sure that it would not be that difficult to find a group of Pintos sitting somewhere!! ;D
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Okay cool the 12th. Is Advance the place we are meeting or just a good address to Mapquest in order to get to Middlefield easier?
-beegle55
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OK, cool. I had already googled the town and gotten directions, I was just wondering where in the town it was. Although, seeing as it is a small town like mine, I am sure that it would not be that difficult to find a group of Pintos sitting somewhere!! ;D
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Thanks for the information [googled it] I never looked there, was going to but never got to it. Its nice to know that such informatiom is available.
Your correct, its a small town, there are only two main streets. Being High Street or St. Rt. 87 and State Street or St. Rt. 608. As for seeing a group of Pinto, the view may be blocked by other Pony's.
Middlefield is a big Amish settlement, if you got there early enough in the day, you'd see alot of Amish buggy's [shopping] In the late afternoon, the Amish are mostly kids or teens that gather at the fast food places.
What, you didn't think the town was big enough for a McDonalds, they got a K.F.C's - Subways - a few Pizza Shops - even a Walmart. Plenty to see, even a cheese factory
And by the way, there are rails to tie-up your pony They are for the Amish, but it would be a great picture to have [your pinto tied to the rail, along side the other pony's]
It certainly could be a fun family day, plenty of things to see and visit, hope to see you and all others there. Come early, vist the town and sites, then in the afternoon the cruise. For those in Pa. Middlefield is centrally located off major highways, please think about joining us
Best to all, Jim at jimspinto
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So what are the plans for the day on Saturday?
-beegle55
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Okay cool the 12th. Is Advance the place we are meeting or just a good address to Mapquest in order to get to Middlefield easier?
-beegle55
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Just a good address to mapquest. There not only a sponser, they are located ACROSS THE STREET from the cruise location
Location is at "HARRINGTON SQUARE MALL" Its on the south side of the street, behind a "McDonalds" and a few feet west of a "Walmart"
If you mapquested or googled "Advance Auto Parts" and the Middlefield address, you'd be also be at "Harrington Square Mall"
I know you'd enjoy the cruise, and the town [see the other post on tying up your pony] so come early and take time to visit
Best to all, Jim at jimspinto
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So what are the plans for the day on Saturday?
-beegle55
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Re. Whats the plan.
I like to say the day is open for you to see the sites [town] and the afternoon is for the cruise and get together
I have to work on alot "for" plans, its early yet [maybe not that early] What I'm thinking of is to get some of the "local" news paper and ect. Maybe some kind of "photo coverage" "interviews' Something in the line of reconition, Also, a trophy or two "for pintos only"
I'd love it if you or anyone else could make some suggestions, tell me what you like to see happen and etc. I'v never done this before, and I'm totaly open for suggestions
Jim at jimspinto
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When I did the 2005 meet, I found things to do. Of course I had the luxury of a "Tourist trap" to make planning easier.
One popular thing to do, is to have a dinner, or lunch. Everyone can sit around & just shoot the breeze.
You know your area better than anyone else, toss out a few ideas & let the attendees tell you what sounds cool :)
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Well I was just concerned about the 'cruise' part. A meeting would be good, if we had enough Pinto's it could be like a mini-car show and if you had some Pinto stuff to get ride of you could bring it and we could have a little swap meet. I won't be able to do the 'cruise' part because my car is not street legal, but I'd still come up if there was a little car show and swap meet or something to that effect. It's a four-hour drive for me but if we had enough Pinto's I'd make the drive and it sounds like a neat little town so my family was thinking of tagging along and getting a hotel and just visiting what there is to see up there. I'm going to have to get a new trailer to haul the car too, we sold the racecar trailer when we sold the car the first time.
-beegle55
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i should have no problems making it. the times are perfect for me. im not sure exactly where that is, but i know the general area. im looking forward to it!
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A question, Re. "plans for the day"
How many are famillar with the Amish lifestyle, and or interested in something like a drive thru the Amish Aera" Maybe a stop or two at one or more of there stores, harness shops, bugy shop, horseshoe [blacksmith] shop etc. A quick note, most of them get VERY PI--ED if you take pictures of them. A religious issue, dont want ther picture taken. You could take photos of there houses, horses, etc. just not of the person, or the bigger part of them. There are several that follow the life style and dress, but are not that religious, most anything goes with them
Theres a centry village in Burton [the neighboring town, remember all towns are five miles sq.] Lots of centry old buildings, a blacksmith shop, etc. Theres a hill [drop off like] in Century Village from which you can view most of the south eastern part of Geauga County, I'd get them to allow you to use it as a back-drop to photo your Pinto
Two towns east [again, less than 10 miles] is Americaqn Socity for Metals, and the world famous "Geodesic Dome" It'd be a shame to be this close and not stop. Fantastic photo operatunity and back drop for pictures of your pinto
All of Geauga County is like wide open country, but there are some interisting places to visit. I'd be more than willing to set up a meeting time in the early am, spend the day with you [into the mid afternoon] tour the area and etc. I will also see to it that I have available some brocures covering the attractions and etc.
As to lunch, there are several "fast food" places in town. Also there an "Amish Family Style" resturant just a mile from the cruise site. It might be nice to schedule lunch there. If enough are interisted, I'd see to it that we have an appointment
I'm sure that theres enough to keep you busy for the entire day or more, so dont hesitate to ask questions or [please] suggest something. Like what are most more interisted in doing
Best to all,,,,,, Jim at jimspinto Did I post my phone number, cant remember so here it is [again ?] 440 591 8381 cell
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Well I was just concerned about the 'cruise' part. A meeting would be good, if we had enough Pinto's it could be like a mini-car show and if you had some Pinto stuff to get ride of you could bring it and we could have a little swap meet. I won't be able to do the 'cruise' part because my car is not street legal, but I'd still come up if there was a little car show and swap meet or something to that effect. It's a four-hour drive for me but if we had enough Pinto's I'd make the drive and it sounds like a neat little town so my family was thinking of tagging along and getting a hotel and just visiting what there is to see up there. I'm going to have to get a new trailer to haul the car too, we sold the racecar trailer when we sold the car the first time.
-beegle55
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It'd be a shame if you couldn't bring that car up here. "Trailer it or something" I think everybody would love to see it !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
As for over-night, There are some "motals" in the neighboring towns, but also some "B & B" places around also If anyone showed some interist, I'd get the address and etc.
And a small swap-meet thing, that would be great !!!!!!!!!!!
Jim at jimspinto
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I hope to make it
My vote for food would be the amish food .Being from an amish area they make great food. You can go anywhere and eat fast food.
phils tos
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I hope to make it
My vote for food would be the amish food .Being from an amish area they make great food. You can go anywhere and eat fast food.
phils tos
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Not only is the food better [?] It cost less in the long run Amish that is
Thanks,,,,,, Jim at jimspinto
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I had to jump on here with a note !!!!!!!!!
I see that there is ALOT of interist and communication from "Ohio" Pinto owners, and I'm certainly glad of that.
I was just thinking that [maybe] it was a bad choise of words "Ohio get together"
The only reason for thinking that is because there doesn't seem to be any interist from our neighbors.
Where are you ????????
We'd welcome you, love to have Pintos from other states Please think about a visit to us here in north east Ohio, it'd be a wonderfull summer drive, we have some beautifull scenery and not many hills for thoses Pintos to climb
Thanks, Jim at jimspinto
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I'll need to track down a place to stay for the night, but I don't think that will be a big deal. A swap meet would be cool, and it would be great to get photos of all the cars. Food is always good, maybe we could all kick in for little plaques or magnets or decals denoting the "First Annual Middlefield Pinto Roundup" or something fun like that. I won't suggest 70's style fashions (mainly because we don't want to go to fashion jail...) but it might be fun to tie the cars to their era somehow. Just thinking out loud.
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I am not 100% committed, they haven't caught me yet. ::) :surprised: :showback I will most likely be there, and I will probably see some of you at Carlisle in june. it is a seven hour drive for me and I do not have a trailer, so I will let you know more later.
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Gosh, Jim, I wish I could come :(. Unfortunately, for a number of reasons, I can't make it... at least this year. I'm about 6 1/2 hours away from you in Virginia. I'm fairly confident my Pinto would make the trip but I'm not even sure I'll have it ready to show anyone by July. Also, I work every other weekend and I checked the calendar and learned that I'm working the 12th and the 26th. If it weren't for the fact that I'll just be returning from an extended vacation about a week earlier, I could probably take off; but with my other plans already approved, I think I'd be pushing my luck to ask for more time off! Here's wishing all of you a fantastic meet.
Dwayne :)
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In the interest of time and space, I will try to respond to the last three posts, all at one time. Hope something doesn't get lost or forgot [because of my memory]
Re. dga57
Sorry you couldn't make it, please keep us in mind and if anything changes, stop by to see us.
RE. rearended
What are you talking about, all I have is 70's era clothes. There my everyday things [ha ha ha ] Also, hope the "user name" isn't an everyday happening. A terrible thought, even in something other than a Pinto
Re. flyerpinto
If you need help with "places to stay" please send me a message.
The idea of some kind decal etc. is a very good one. I will look into it, purchase something myself. If we get a big enough number [I'd hope we do] maybe I'd be looking for help with cost, but I'm not going to worry about it for now
HOWEVER, that makes it important [AGAIN] that I have a number. So, I'd ask [AGAIN] send me a commitment, by email. I have saved other emails, but I need two things #1 a commitment #2 a working email address [some of the messages are coming back to me as "no such address"]
Everyone, please take the time to send me both of the above at JIMSFINEFORDS@YAHOO.COM
Thanks to all, this is looking better every day.......Jim at jimspinto
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Hey flyerpinto, you are more than welcome to stay with us, if you can take 3 kids running around like madmen, hahahaha. It is quite a drive from where I live, but if it makes things easier for you, than you are more than welcome to hang out at our place.
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I think I'll just trailer my Pinto and come up and then follow along in the cruise, but the bad thing is, my dad started working at a GM dealership and now all our vehicles except the Pinto is now a GM product, including our Chevy Silverado that we would use to pull the car up there so :cheesy_p: A chevy in a group of Fords... don't know how that would go over with the Pinto locals :surprised: I wish I had a Pinto driver.
-beegle55
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Bobscat,
I appreciate the offer. I'm thinking I'm going to hit further up the path so I can make it easy on myself the day of the cruise-in, but truthfully I don't know. Actually, you're not all that far from me anyway, maybe 90 minutes or so. I wish I could get my fleet up there, but right now it's one at a time...
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Hey flyerpinto, you are more than welcome to stay with us, if you can take 3 kids running around like madmen, hahahaha. It is quite a drive from where I live, but if it makes things easier for you, than you are more than welcome to hang out at our place.
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Now theres an offer you cant beat with a stick !!!!!!!
Just shows you what kind of people are in this hobby !!!!!!!!
And not because he made me feal quilty, but I have a foldout couch-bed upstairs over my garage. Its not the "Ritz" but theres a bathroom and etc.if someone needed it, there welcome, just let me know.......... Jim
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YOUR ATTENTION PLEASE ! ! !
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I just received a message from Frank Canon. My guess is that many of you know who he is, But what you may not know is how dedicated he is to this hobby. I will repeat his offer here, for two reasons.
First, so that everyone could see that the offer came from him. It wasn't a request, he offered. I'm over joyed and at a total loss for words, we owe him alot of thanks thats for sure
Second, please get back to me A.S.A.P. with a confermation on attending the "Ohio Get Together", so I can forward to him a number to work with
His offer was as follows,
How about "Ohio Pinto Gathering"
with "FordPinto.com" small, under it
I can do Vinyl......No charge
There was other information in his message as to what I have to do in order tp receive them, and I will sure as hell do it.
But for all of you, heres a keep-sake thats better than a dash plaque Something to be proud to have and show on your Pinto.
So, get moving, make a commitment to be there, not only will everyone be waiting for you, so will your "Windshild Sticker"
Send me an email, with your commitment today ! ! !
Again my address is JIMSFINEFORDS@YAHOO.COM .
Jim at jimspinto
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Well its time for a update huh?
How are we doing on the Ohio get together?
Remember the smaller meets are as important as the Reganal meets.
All it takes are a few Pintos and good people.
FrankBoss
www.PintoWorks .com
www.FrankBoss. com
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Well its time for a update huh?
How are we doing on the Ohio get together?
Remember the smaller meets are as important as the Reganal meets.
All it takes are a few Pintos and good people.
FrankBoss
www.PintoWorks .com
www.FrankBoss. com
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Hey Frank,
Thanks for the up-date and comment, I was wondering myself what was happening and were all the pinto owners went to
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I just came back from the all ford swap meet in Columbus were I talked with alot of ford owners about the get together. Found several pinto owners, and gave them my email address, hope that something comes from it
I have been talking it up here at home, can tell you that the town fathers seem to be very open and appreative of the idea Although they want me to do all the work,. [what ever that may be] I have no problem with that
So far I'm still in the prosess of talking, but I'm looking forward to a great time for all. I'm talking to and hopeing for some coverage and a photo shoot from the local news papers. Gathering support from all the local auto parts supplyers [as I'm looking for donations to use as "give-aways, gifts etc.] Have stoped and talked with the owners of a local Amish "Family Style" resturant, for a nice sit down dinner. Like to do a cruise [carevan type thing] thru the Amish settlements etc. But there are alot of interesting things & places to see, [for anyone that doesn't want to cruise] I will have everything set-up, with all the information available [at the time of the show] so everyone can deside what they want to do at that time
I know this will be alot of fun, and hope for bigger particatain [then I see so far] so I like to both open it to our neighboring states, and ask that EVERYONE GET BACK TO ME, A.S.A.P. with a commitment. A few have asked about hotels/motels, and there are plenty around. And the best thing is that Middlefield is so easy to get to Its located between both major interstates [I 90 & I 80] on Ohio Rt. 87 & Ohio Rt. 608 [both wonder thru some beautfull ohio country side]
So please email me at JIMSFINEFORDS@YAHOO.COM or call me at 440 591 8381 A. S. A. P.
Jim at jimspinto
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My god, whats happening ?
I look on here every day, sometimes two times a day. I think I'm getting depressed. Is there no [other than what I have] interest ?
Come-on guys & girls, send me a message, make a commitment. I'm all worked up, excited, think this will be a fun time. I spend all my time [well not all of it] talking this up, getting the locals into expecting a bunch of "Pintos" But I get depressed when I dont see any [new] pinto owners wanting to get involved.
As a "Pinto Owner" all you'd have to do is show up and have fun.
You know your going to be out there showing your Pinto come July, but I need some kind of a commitment now. Need to tell the town fathers and the cruise operators what kind of space I will need.
Again, my email address & phone number are
JIMSFINEFORDS@YAHOO.COM & 440 591 8391 Of course you could post a message here also
Its not that early, you will be cruising soon, spread the word, come to Middlefield, see other [differant] pintos, have fun, We wont have fun without you, so please........ ...
Jim at jimspinto
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Trust me, I am not backing out on this, it just all hinges on whether or not I am here in Ohio, or 1650 miles away! :lol: I will definitely be there, however, if I am still on this seaboard. In all actuality, if everything goes right, I would really like to bring both my cars!
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Trust me, I am not backing out on this, it just all hinges on whether or not I am here in Ohio, or 1650 miles away! :lol: I will definitely be there, however, if I am still on this seaboard. In all actuality, if everything goes right, I would really like to bring both my cars!
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WONDERFULL, FANTASTIC, ETC. ETC. ETC.
Hope everything works out for you, and you can bring BOTH PINTOS.
Thanks for taking the time to reply, but just in case you havn't [I havn't looked as yet] please Email me so that I have your address
Thanks again, hope to see BOTH your cars,,,,,,,,,,Jim at jimspinto
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Jim,
I have been off here for a while, but it sounds good to me. I think you have my email address but just in case I'll PM it to you. Looking forward to it.
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Jim,
I have been off here for a while, but it sounds good to me. I think you have my email address but just in case I'll PM it to you. Looking forward to it.
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And you did [the P.M. & email address] Thank you, and I look forward to seeing you
Jim At jimspinto
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Have to tell about this !
Today I got a phone call from Frank Canon.
For those of you that are lucky enough to live near him [in Ok.] you have to know what kind of guy he his. For all the rest of you [us] we need to give him a BIG THANKS. Its unblieveable how dedicated he is to this [our] hobby
We talked for sometime on the phone [on his dime !] His sole reason for calling was just because he wanted to help [me] with this get together. Cant say enough about him thats for sure.
Anyway, the reason for this post, is because Frank suggested that I tell you that the "Ohio Get Together" is open to EVERYONE.
To use his words "The Good - The Bad - and The Ugly. He said that [maybe] some of you that have "drivers" and/or Pinto's that you use daily, might think your not welcome.
Oh, thats wrong, for sure you are. It would be great to be able see a pinto that was used as a daily driver. Maybe it even has a rust hole or two, but that adds all the more to the term "daily driver"
A restored car, or even a hardly ever used, near perfect car is certainly a delight to see, but a car that survived for twenty five plus years, and is used everyday is well worth the look, and a most welcome treat.
So, please, if you have a "daily driver" dont hesitate to come, your not only welcome, we'd love to have you
Thanks again, and I look forward to seeing everyone at the Get Together, The Good, The Bad and The Ugly, [are there actually even any ugly pinto's ?]
Jim at jimspinto
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A comment about an unrestored car !
There's a Model A pick-up thats in "Barn Find Condition" Even has a nail in the door hinge, and rotted out wood in the bed, that comes to some of the local cruises. You wouldn't believe the number of people that gather around that truck. A testimonial to a suviver, so please bring your daily driver.
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I will try and make it.To soon to make plans.There are a lot of shows and cruise in,s I would like to attend,have to pick and chose this year.I will let you know for sure later.
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Mine'll fit right in then. It was a daily driver by the previous owner and I planned on driving it a couple times a week, but it's been downhill since then. Atleast she'll have a freshened up engine for the meet. Heard a bad knock & found out the bottom end needs all new bearings.
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Attn. Pintoman & R4Pinto
Look forward to seeing you both, dont forget to send me an email so that I have your email address. Its JIMSFINEFORDS@YAHOO.COM
I will be in touch with you [both] near the time of the "get together", thanks again,,,,,Jim at jimspinto
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JimsPinto-
Frank Called me and wanted to have the PCCA put a "wing" over your meet and officially call it a PCCA Mini Meet... (hence the board move and label changing) No Modifications on your part- just full cooperation from your Admins and the site to support your efforts.
In one of the planning conference calls the admins & myself participated in late last year and early this- we laid out a plan to 'extend' the reach of the PCCA to more individuals across America as opportunity's presented themselves.
We fully support your efforts and stand with you,
Let me know if I can be of any assistance.
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I'll be there. This is my first Post. But I am really glad i found this forum. its full of so much knowledge.
-Shawn
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I'll be there. This is my first Post. But I am really glad i found this forum. its full of so much knowledge.
-Shawn
GREAT, LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU ! ! !
ONE THING THOU, PLEASE SEND ME AN "EMAIL" [SO I HAVE YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS] At JIMSFINEFORDS@YAHOO.COM
THANKS AGAIN, JIM AT jimspinto
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Hello to all.
To those of you that havn't seen anything new, I not sitting on my hands !
I'v been out there talking this get together up to everyone. I'm trying to get support from any [all] of the local bisiness's. Maybe a "freebe" or two from a parts store etc.
I'm also trying to set-up some kind of a small convoy type cruise thru the area. Thought a trip thru the amish settlement would be interisting. Maybe a stop at a few of there shops or something.
You'd be surprised at the number that dont seem to welcome the idea. One actually said "What do those english [they call us english] think we are, a zoo or something"
However there some that will welcome us. Like Buggy Shops, General Stroes, Etc.
There are alot of interesting sights and places to visit. Many more than we would have time to see. But thats a idea or thought also
There are alot of places to eat, and I'v been working on a place that would "acknowledge" us and our ponto. I'm not looking for a price off deal, [allthough that would be nice] Just looking at say someplace that would welcome us with open arms
My thinking at the moment is to have everything set-up and written out. That way I could hand each person a paper as they arive, then maybe have a vote of what everyone wants to do
It'd be nice if we [those that wanted to convoy etc.] meet early in the morning, Say around 10am. That way we will still be able to have our late afternoon / evening cruise, see all the other cars etc.
Any question, comments or suggestions, please post them here or email me dirrect at JIMSFINEFORDS@YAHOO.COM Phone number is 440 591 8381
Thanks,,,,,,,,,,,Jim at jimspinto
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Cool Jim, thanks for the update. Sounds like lots of fun. It's been a long time since I've been through amish country.
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Put me down for a possible. I have to find out when the family fishing trip is.
I will not have the '78 up and running. But I have another 2.3 I can bring. ;)
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To R4Pinto
Thanks guy, Ah, the Amish, there a funny bunch aint they. but ther foods good though. Look forward to seeing you
To Adaughen
Thanks for you message, please email me so that I have your email address. While I'm here, you can go fishing anytime [ha ha] Tell the family, THIS IS A CAR THING, A PINTO MEET. We dont need no stinkin fish. But duck when you tell them !
Best to you,,,,,, Jim at jimspinto
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Email sent, sir.
ETA:
I forgot to ask. Does anyone need any Pinto related parts?
I have ~6 rallye wheels, ~3 center caps, 4 chrome rings, taking up space in my garage... and I think I still have a 4spd and the block taking up space in my dad's garage.
I might also get my green wagon trunk carpet out of the '78 by then. If it is salvageable I can bring it up, too.
I can bring them to the meet if someone wants to look them over and make me an offer. You know... gas money, food, nothing expensive. You would be doing ME a favor. I need the room. ;)
ETA2: I could also yank the rear axles, drums, front disks, calipers if anyone needs...
ETA3: I walked out to the garage and remembered I can bring my front seats, too. Driver's is well worn. Passenger is in good condition.
Shame I can't pack it all up for the trip. :p
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Email sent, sir.
ETA:
I forgot to ask. Does anyone need any Pinto related parts?
I have ~6 rallye wheels, ~3 center caps, 4 chrome rings, taking up space in my garage... and I think I still have a 4spd and the block taking up space in my dad's garage.
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A comment on whether or not you [anybody] should bring all this stuff.
I went to a Thunderbird [baby-bird] national meet that was held locally, Most cars were trailered, so this allowed for alot more space to haul stuff
I think it was like the true meaning of a "swap-meet" Guys were tading stuff back and forth, selling it for VERY FAIR PRICES.
Was certainly interesting, and everyone was there for fun, not to make money. It added alot to the meet, thats for sure. So bottom line, allthough this is not a swapmeet, its "Pintos Only" so I wouldn't hesitate to bring a few items that you no longer need etc.
As allways, Jim at jimspinto
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I might also get my green wagon trunk carpet out of the '78 by then. If it is salvageable I can bring it up, too.
I can bring them to the meet if someone wants to look them over and make me an offer. You know... gas money, food, nothing expensive. You would be doing ME a favor. I need the room. ;)
ETA2: I could also yank the rear axles, drums, front disks, calipers if anyone needs...
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Just an update !
First,
I never mentioned this, but........
I want to tell all of that I'm............. .
#1 not very good on the computer.
#2 cant type, never learned how, just taught myself.
#3 cant spell worth a damm.
All of this is out so, please excuse all my typo's and spelling error's
Now on to the up-date.
A week or so ago, I took a drive thru the "Amish" country.
Myself and a friend, with a clip-board.
I'd driven for about ten hours or so. I'd crossed over the same roads more than two or three times. Seemed I'd found alot more than I'd thought were there.
But........I'd managed to set-up a REALY NICE "convoy type cruise" Just have to now put it on paper, in a "map style"
The finished thing [cruise] wont take anywhere near 10 hours, in fact, I'm going to set it up so's any part could be "deleted" as needed.
I'd made about 10 or 12 stops. At woodworking, harnes, specialty shops, general stores, gifts shops, and a jelly shop. So there should be plenty of places of interest, and things for the women to buy. We all know how they love to shop, and never for car parts. [ha ha]
I have also stoped at three of the "Amish Style eatery's" Haven't gotten anything from them, but......let them think about it for a while. Hope it gets to were there "vying for us" [if you know what i mean]
So, as you can see, I'm not sitting still, doing nothing. Looking forward to a great get together and cruise, see you all there and then.
Please email me with any question or suggestions. I'v left out any informatiom about over-night places, but there available, so dont hesitate to ask if you need help
Again, my opening statement. I'm not going to "edit" this. or look up any spelling. If you see any "errors" just have fun laughing about them.
Best to all for now,,,,,,,,,Jim at jimspinto
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I have another post going about this topic but just in case it helps the cause...I need to find a Cruising Wagon with the triple stripe pattern that I can get measurements from to have a new set of stripes made. Is anyone going to the Ohio gathering with such a car? I'm going to be there with the purple Pinto (that actually used to have the stripes till some tool removed them with a grinder...sigh ...) so I could do the work. Anyone going to be up that way with a Cruising Wagon?
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Flyerpinto.
I looked for your [other] post on this subject. Then had a problem with my computer. A friend has fixed the problem [actually it was me, not the machine]. Havn't gone back to look, but I'd suggest that you ask everyone [anyone] thats coming for the measurements. Possibly somebody has access to such a car, even though they dont own one
I saw one in a "Trade Mag." a while back, cant for the love of me remember where or who it was. Think it was "Auto Trader" that you pick-up for a buck or so at the local delli. If you have more computer savvy then me, you might try and Google [or whatever] that name, see if it [you] turn something up
Best of luck, and see you at the "Meet", Jim at jimspinto
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Flyerpinto
What am I doing ?. I'm getting a headache trying to remember this. I think it was a dealer [classic car dealer ?] in the "mid-western" part of the country. Dont know why, but I seem to remember something like "Ok" or "Ind" [like there next to one another]
At any rate, maybe this sends you in the correct dirrection, just hope your better with a computer then I am
Again, the best to you & yours, Jim at jimspinto
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Attn. Flyerpinto
After I post this here, I'm going to try and P.M. you with this information. I'm posting it here first, because I'm not very computer savvy, and seem to have trouble with messages.
Yesterday I noticed a 1977 Pinto "Cruising Wagon" with a "For Sale" sign. I stoped and looked, because of you question reguarding "the striping" I looked from the car,as the place [business] wasn't open
It looks like it could be original [faded paint and all] and the "multi colored" striping is mostly there, [just the edges are gone]
However, does this help you in any way. Can I be of any help, pictures or something.
How far away are you, would you like to come and look at the car.
Alot of questions, I guess you'd best suggest something. I took the phone number off the car, so I could always call the owner.
Please advise,,,,,,,, Jim at jimspinto
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Jim,
I'll give you a call tomorrow (Monday) to get the info from you. I'm only in Troy so I'm not that far away. Heck, if the car isn't terribly expensive maybe I could just buy it! Worst case scenario maybe I could buzz up and measure it. Thanks for spotting it, and I'll talk to you soon.
Matthew
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Jim,
I'll give you a call tomorrow (Monday) to get the info from you. I'm only in Troy so I'm not that far away. Heck, if the car isn't terribly expensive maybe I could just buy it! Worst case scenario maybe I could buzz up and measure it. Thanks for spotting it, and I'll talk to you soon.
Matthew
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Yea ! except i didn't get that much information. As I'd said in my post, the business was closed. so I only looked at the car from the drive.
It seemed pretty solid, but the asking price was a little high [? ? ? ? ? ]
If I remember it was $3200.00 O.B.O. "O.B.O. are the key words here".
As to high, I guess you also have to take into account that scrap in now at about $500.00 or so on a car. I think this only comes into consideration when I'm buying, not when I'm selling, but scrap is high and most people seem to think they have a number one car. [yada yada yada]
At any rate, do call me, I will be happy to help you in any way that I can. Best,,,,,,,Jim at jimspinto
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ok Carlisle is now over i can consintrate on the next big show as it turns out i do have to be in ohio that weekend (ok i told the x that would be the weekend for returning the girls ;D ) So count me in with the bobcat. and 5 or 7 people.
Phils toys.
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Well, my definite yes has turned into a no. My uncle has a timeshare in Virginia and he has invited my Dad & I to go at no cost. We'll be leaving on Friday July 5 or Saturday July 6. We won't be getting back until Saturday, Sunday at the latest so I won't be able to make it. I missed out on the timeshare two years ago since I had no vacation time, but this time I won't miss out on it.
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Hey Guys & Gals.
I apologize for not replying to questions [etc.] about "The Ohio Get Together" and heres the reason.
Seems I first had some kind of a "virus" [or something] eating away at my "C file".
Couldn't find it or fix it, took the machine to the "puter man" He had it for a few days, and when I got it back there was one problem after the other. I took it back [he had it for another few days] Then told me the [new] problem was in the phone line, not the computer.
Took the *%$*#@&%* phone company 5 days to come out and fix the line. Five days to get here, ten minutes to repair the line, damm, damm, damm
However, I back with a working computer [geezzee, I was lost without it]
AND,------ THE "OHIO GET TOGETHER" IS STILL ON ! ! ! ! !
There's only a short time until July 12th.
Only problem [at the moment] is that I'v lost all the information [like address of those who have commited]
Botom line, I'm not going to ask for the email address again, as my intention [originaly] was to send everyone an email, reminding them the date and etc.
Please accept this as a reminder, the date is the 12th. Location and time are the same, everything is in place, look forward to seeing everyone.
Any questions, please post them here, or email me dirrect at "jimsfinefords@yahoo.com"
Again, see you soon [ hope] Have a wonderfull day, enjoy this great "pinto driving weather'
Best to all,,,,,Jim at jimspinto
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We're glad your still aboard Jim!!!
Since the all Ford show is over this is a good chance for another get together for the PCCA. I hope to see lots of Pic's. I'll have a package to send you the first of the week Jim.
FrankBoss
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We're glad your still aboard Jim!!!
Since the all Ford show is over this is a good chance for another get together for the PCCA. I hope to see lots of Pic's. I'll have a package to send you the first of the week Jim.
FrankBoss
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Thanks, will look for it.
Best, Jim at jimspinto
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i still plan on going but the date is coming fast!! i bought everything i need for the car and im just now starting to get it together. it gets towed to the exhaust shop for all the intercooling and exhaust work friday. even if the car isnt going, i still plan on going....ill just be sporting a 96 f150
bob
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i still plan on going but the date is coming fast!! i bought everything i need for the car and im just now starting to get it together. it gets towed to the exhaust shop for all the intercooling and exhaust work friday. even if the car isnt going, i still plan on going....ill just be sporting a 96 f150
bob
OK, Bob ! ! ! !
But sure hope that the car is done. [I should talk, my 71 Mustang has been apart for over a year now. Just cant seem to find the time]
This is realy starting to look like something, seems we will have quite a few "pintos"
I hope the weather works out and everything, I know were going to have a good time and "pinto cruise"
Something I love to do, but not sure I'd get away with it.
Middlefield is a big Amish area.
Alot of places [as well as the parking lot we use] have a "hitching post" for the Amish to tie-up there horses.
If I thought I'd get away with it, I'd bring a bunch of rope, tie all the pinto's to the "hitching rail"
Think that'd make a heck of a picture
Maybe we could do it just for a photo, then give the Amish back ther parking places,
think about it [everyone] and give me a responce
Best as always, Jim at jimspinto
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Haha, that would be cool!! I can't wait to go. I have a lot of work to do before hand, but it will definitely be worth it!!!
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Hey Jim
Man I went un dunnit, I've made motel reservations at Super 8 in Beachwood, I
don't know who all are coming besides me, but I can fit 3 more in my room.
Is Rt 87 Kinsman Rd all the way from Beachwood to Middlefield? The map maker
must have been on more than caffein when they printed the route through Moreland Hills & Chagrin Falls, wow what a cluster you know what!!!
I know you da man & you will set me straight on the way to Middlefield.
As soon as I find out I will give you a head/Pinto count of who is going to be there.
I am looking forward to this get together I hope this Ohio weather will be good to us
for a change.
Hey Guy,
Thats a yes, Kinsman road is Rt. 87. If you were to stay on 87 [carefull at the "rotary" everyone takes the wrong exit] you'd get [go] to Midlefield
You can also avoid Chagrin Falls etc. When you'v left the motel, head EAST ! ! ! !
Again were back to the "rotary" [take your time here, I think the signs are the cause of everyone going wrong] Let me try this ! ! !
As you enter [rotary] theres a "stop" sign-- "BP STATION" on the left. As you continue, the sign will [try to] send you down Rt 87 & 422 and into [thru] Chagrin Falls. STOP ! --- DONT TAKE THIS EXIT [road]
Continue on for about 25 /50 feet, to "Pine Tree Rd." [turn right] Small house on the right, it used to be a bar, think its white or gray. Strip Mall on the left.
After you gone for only 100 feet, look to your right for a parking lot, with a "Goodwill" collection box and or trailer in it. If you dont see it, turn around and try again. Dont forget to say "shizod" [think this helps ha ha] If you see the "Box" , you'v done it ! ! !
Continue on [its 35 mph, and ticketville] to the the stop sign, turn right. Your back on Rt. 87, past the Falls and the B.S.
Follow this to Midlefield, maybe five lights [but 15 / 20 miles]
For what its worth, can you cancel your rev. at no cost. Do you want to. There are other places. Think your coming up Interstate 271 [if your in Beachwood] I could get you out of Beachwood [think its to near Cleveland] into Solon, Chardon, Burton. Tell me something
If everything is good and you like Super 8 [etc.] can understand the information, see you on the 12th,,,,,,,,,,Jim at jimspinto
See Ya in July Dick
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Just answered "Postalpony" see above.
Dont know what the @#*#$ hell the lines are thru evertthing for, I didn't put them there. Can you read it ?. Better yet, do you see them on your computer, or are they only on mine ?
Then I got to thinking, why's he asking for drictions, about Hotels and etc. Cant he read my earlyer post and answers / directions.
Talk about a senior moment, all that information and etc. was / is in my email box, not here on this site. I havn't gone there yet today, but if enyone needs something / or thinks I should post such information here, please say something
Another thing, My upstairs, 2nd floor of my garage, with its fold out bed, is still available.
Again it aint the "Ritz" but its [almost] clean. has a toilet, running water, even electricty. Probably its redemption is the cost [free] first come first serve, so speak up.
Talk with you soon, I'm going on to my email, again if posting hotel etc. information here is of any value, say something. Best Jim at jimspinto
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Jim
Motel Hotel, or bed and breakfast info would be nice. and the lines are on my computer as well.
phils toys
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The Lines occur when you put html or bbc codes in your posts by accident or click on a button above the smilies. You can always re-edit your posts and remove these incorrect or unwanted characters if needed.
In this case, I went in and did this for you...
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Jim
Motel Hotel, or bed and breakfast info would be nice. and the lines are on my computer as well.
phils toys
Thank you very much, its great how those that know how work a computer, and / or understand a site completly are willing to help us that are just learning.
That thing about teaching an old dog new tricks has some merit. Although I seem to be able to learn, it takes me a little longer.
Again thanks, Jim at jimspinto
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Well Jim I'm impressed... YOu keep a chuggin along..
FrankBoss
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OK guys, the "line problem is solved, now all I have to do is find out how I did it. Not realy worth a lot of work. I'll try to see what I did latter
Re. Hotels & bed and breakfeast places.
I'v been informed [thru another member that most of the ones that I'd suggested are a bit high in price
Seems most of us [car owners] are on the older side [old farts] and that dreaded "fixed income" thing.
I know I'm there, as well as living in the past [the past was / is great, dont knock it]
Anyhoo,
Starting with places close to the cruise area [place]
Red Maple Inn [in Burton about 3 miles from cruise]
14707 South Cheshire st Burton, Ohio 440 834 8334
Punderson Manor House [in Newbury about 6 miles to cruise area, place]
Rt 87, Newbury Ohio [in Punderson State Park] ! 800 282 7275
Chardon Motel [this might be the lower price of all in the area [? ? ?] Nothing to wright home about but clean, and safe area
In Chardon Ohio, 6 or 7 miles from cruise area
526 Water Street Chardon Ohio 1 866 835 9187
Renaissance Quail Hollow [in Concord Twp. about 10 or 12 miles from cruise area]
Interstate 90 and Ohio St. Rt. 44 440 352 6201
******** These might be lower in price ???????????
There all in neighboring towns.
Just names & numbers, if you need / want directions, post here or email me at jimsfinefords@yahoo.com or 440 591 8381 [cell]
Best Western, Mentor Ohio 800 528 1234 or 440 205 7378
Amerihost Inn, Concord Twp. 440 210 4513
Comfort Inn, Mentor Ohio 440 951 7333
Days Inn, Willoughby Ohio 440 946 0500
Motel 6, Mentor Ohio 440 953 8835
Red Roof Inn, Willoughby, Ohio 440 946 9872
For what its worth, I did some research and got the above names & numbers because I was told the prices of the first few places were rather high [$100.00 plus per night ?] Suggest you check prices
For anyone thats coming up from the south. Interstate 71, 76, 77, and 271. You will approach the south west part of this area.
I REALLY suggest that you continue on [use interstate 271] towards the lake and the northeastern area. Hate putting something down [for the world to see] that could possibly come back to bite me, but I dont think ANYTHING along Iterstate 271 is that safe.
And again, The upstairs [2nd floor of my garage] is available. First come first serve, and as yet nobody has spoken for it.
I repeate, Its not the "Ritz" but it [almost ha ha ] clean. Has a fold out couch [bed] running water, tolet, even electric power and a phone.
Its redenption [if it needs one] is the price, just remember you get what you pay for and this "aint no ritz" but its free
Hope to see you at the "Get Together" best for now Jim at jimspinto
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Did it again, those damm lines. I'm not goint to try and edit [repair] it now as I dont want the information to get lost. I'll leave it for a few days and then try
Sorry, Jim
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Hi everyone, just a "quicky"
Got a phone call from "pastalpony" the other day [he sounds like a hell of a nice guy, almoust like were cut from the same mold, ha ha]
He tells me that Motel 6 [in Mentor, see above post on same] is [aprox, cant remember] $66.00 per day. He has made all the phone calls, and although all the others may offer something more, the costs run from the $60.00's thru about $150.00
If your just looking for a place to rest your head, and dont want any of the extras, like a mint on your pillow etc. then it looks like "Motel 6 is your best buy
Mentor is a safe, clean [well policed] city, and not a hard route to Middlefield, if you have a question, "postalpony" says "send him a message, question"
Look forward to seeing all, Jim at jimspinto
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First an "apology" Re. the above post. Its POSTALPONY, not pAstalpony, just remember, I cant type ! Thanks.
Now for the reason for this post.
The 12th is just arround the corner, I'm both nervous and anxious at the same time.
My choice of words may not have been too good. "Ohio" as in "Ohio Get Together"
Not to slight any of the Ohio Pinto owners, I want to [redundantly] say that. not only is the get together open to everyone, I welcome our neighbors. We are not that far from Penn. and a very reasonable drive from our other neighbors, Indianna, Kentucky,West Virginia, Michigan & New York. I think it would be "FANTASTIC" to have some representation from any of these states. And your certianly welcome, please come.
I have just 2nd guessed my thinking, maybe I should post this notice under "general information" To everyone else, look forward to seeing you all.
Best, Jim at jimspinto
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Hey Jim
No apology was needed, but thanks just the same.
This is my opinion!! As far as "OHIO GET TOGETHER", that is what It will be.
EVERYONE & EVERYBODY FROM EVERYWHERE & ANYWHERE WILL BE
WELCOME, SO BE THERE & BRING YOUR PINTO, OR OTHER RIDES.
'NUFF SAID? Dick
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Hey, Dick.......... What an altitude, I love it !
Sure hope the weather holds, look forward to a fun time.
See you there, and be sure to bring the "altitude" [or is it altidude] with you, just leave the "postal automatic" at home [hee hee]
Best as always, Jim at jimspinto
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Jim
There is alot of reading here ..... So could you relist the times of when we will meet i did find the address but no official times. i have to meet the "x" and return the children so i need some sort of time schedule for her.
thanks and see everyone soon.
phils toys
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Jim
There is alot of reading here ..... So could you relist the times of when we will meet i did find the address but no official times. i have to meet the "x" and return the children so i need some sort of time schedule for her.
thanks and see everyone soon.
phils toys
I'm going to be there at about 9:30 am. I'd hope we could all meet between 10am & noon, then go on our tour/convoy of the Amish area and etc.. Allowing aprox two hours for same, stop for lunch at about 2pm or so. Then back to the meeting place for fun & photos, also the saturday night cruise.
There are pleanty of shops and etc. sights to see or whatever ! !
And before you know it the day will be over. Looking forward to seeing all, and a great day of fun.
Let me try to cover the location again,,,,,,,
Middlefield Ohio is south of Interstate 90, exit at Ohio St. Rt. 44, go south to Ohio St. Rt. 87, then east to Middlefield
North of Interstate 80 [ohio turnpike] Again exit on Ohio St. Rt. 44, go north to Ohio St. Rt. 87 then east to Middlefield.
Meet is at [in] Harrington Square Mall, 15561 Kinsman Road [Ohio Rt. 87] Located on the south side of the street, just east and across the street from "Advance Auto Parts" West of Ohio St. Rt. 608.
Downtown Middlefield [if there is such a place] is at Rts. 87 & 608
My email address is JIMSFINEFORDS@YAHOO.COM
Cell phone is 440 591 8381
Home phone is 440 834 8693
I hope I'v covered everything, but dont hesitate to ask any question you might have
Thanks ahain and lookforward to seeing all, Jim at jimspinto
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Hi, Everyone.
I was just looking on here [as I do almoust every day] and noticed there were "3325 hits"
Thought, wouldn't that be a hell of a "Pinto Showing" Over 3000 Pinto's all at one time, in one place, talk about a show of power
Anyhoo, was just checking to see if anyone needed anything etc. [re. "the ohio get together"] when I saw the 3325 hits.
So, back to reality for a moment. Does anyone need anything, are all 3325 going to be at the meeting ? O.M.G. !
Its only a short time until the 12th, hope to see you there, call me or email me if I can be of any help.
Best,,,,,, Jim at jimspinto
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Jim,
I'll certainly be there, I've made my reservations and I'm good to go! I'm still trying to get up there to measure those stripes as well. I'll be staying at the Days Inn in Willoughby Friday and Saturday night. If nothing is going on Saturday night I'll just come home early, but I love to roam. Must be a Pinto thing.
FlyerPinto
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Hey, Flyer AND EVERYONE ELSE ! ! ! !
If your going to be in town friday (or anytime before the meet] contact me, there are plenty of cruises around.
We could burn up some of that cheep fuel with out a problem, lots to see also [although most places are closed at night)
Cleveland / Akron etc. arent realy recommended after dark (same for most big citys ?) but there's always the small towns & places around the city(s).
I always try to tell my car friends (both of them, ha ha) we should try to expose ourselfs and our cars to new places and different people. Get a chance to see different cars and etc. Take the time to travel to cruises away from home, you'll be rewarded
Love to go to out of the way cruises with the pinto, because (I swear) it gets more attention then cars of of much greater value (please, I ment dollars not fealings)
I could go on and on with this, but I'm sure you get the idea. If you in town earlyer, and want to do a bit of cruisen, call me
Thanks for the time and see you soon,,,, best Jim at jimspinto
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Hey, Flyer AND EVERYONE ELSE ! ! ! !
If your going to be in town friday [or anytime before the meet] contact me, there are plenty of cruises around.
We could burn up some of that cheep fuel with out a problem, lots to see also [although most places are closed at night]
Cleveland / Akron etc. arent realy recommended after dark [same for most big citys ?] but there's always the small towns & places around the city.
I always try to tell my car friends [both of them, ha ha] we should try to expose ourselfs and our cars to new places and different people. Get a chance to see different cars and etc. Take the time to travel to cruises away from home, you'll be rewarded
Love to go to out of the way cruises with the pinto, because [I swear] it gets more attention then cars of of much greater value [please, I ment dollars not fealings]
I could go on and on with this, but I'm sure you get the idea. If you in town earlyer, and want to do a bit of cruisen, call me
Thanks for the time and see you soon,,,, best Jim at jimspinto
It does this line sometimes because you use "[]" and not "()".
Bill
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Hey Turbopinto
I never even noticed there was both "{ }" & "[ ]"
Between my eyesight, lack of spelling, lack of computer and typeing savvy, I guess anything is possible. I thank you for this information, and will make a note of it, give it a try
For now, please try to "read between the lines" Jim at jimspinto
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I don't know what the "{}" will do, but if you go back and modify your posts from "[]" to "()" (above the "9" and "0") you will get rid of the lines.
The "[]" are used to make changes in this text, so when you use them the program thinks you are making a request for a change.
Bill
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I don't know what the "{}" will do, but if you go back and modify your posts from "[]" to "()" (above the "9" and "0") you will get rid of the lines.
The "[]" are used to make changes in this text, so when you use them the program thinks you are making a request for a change.
Bill
Thanks guy, I'v used this (your) information already.
Who'd have thought I'd,,,,,
(#1) be typeing anything at this point of my life and,,,,,,
(#2) that I could (still) learn ANYTHING, its inconceivable aint it.
And whats more, I'v just used my new lesson, FOUR times.
Thanks again,,,,and best to you,,,,,,,Jim at jimspinto
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A quick note, because I'm so excited about this.
I just received and answered (or tried to) an email from a Pinto owner in Mich.
Seems she is thinking about coming to the "Ohio Get Together"
What started out as a crazy idea, has blossomed into Pinto(s) from Mich. and possibly Ind.
So, if your still in the thinking stage, your neighbors are going to make you look bad.
You'd better get past the thinking, and be there
Best to all, looking forward to seeing you,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Jim at jimspinto
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Talked to Jim not long ago and I can't wait to see the pic's from this event...Have a safe trip everyone and take loads of pic's.
FrankBoss
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Looked on here today (as I do everyday) It was great to see Franks reminder, and I repeate it !
ITS ONLY A FEW DAYS, LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING ALL !
AND PLEASE, EVERYONE HAVE A SAFE TRIP ! ! ! !
I again repeate my email address and cell number (just to bring them back up to the top)
Please, make a copy, should you have any problems or questions, don't hesitate to call me.
Again have a safe trip, see you saturday morning. Look for the PCCA sign (thanks to Original74 )
-------------- jimsfinefords@yahoo.com --------- Cell, 440 591 8381
Jim at jimspinto
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Glad to hear you received the banner Jim. Display it with pride! Looking forward to seeing pictures from the meet. Have fun!
Dave
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Are we going to do the swap meet ? if so list what you have or need.
phils toys.
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Are we going to do the swap meet ? if so list what you have or need.
phils toys.
I myself only have two items, #1 a kick panel (dont even remember what side its for) and #2 a 14 inch wheel. How lucky am I, ? ?
However, I suggest that you'd bring anything that could fit in the car, you never know what somebody'd want / need. And a swape is always fun.
Best to all, and see you there,,,,,,,,,,,,Jim at jimspinto
P.S. What I could use (if anyone had such a thing] is the plastic that goes over the spare tire, acts as the floor,is covered by the rug
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P.S. What I could use (if anyone had such a thing] is the plastic that goes over the spare tire, acts as the floor,is covered by the rug
What model/year?
I think I could dig out the one in my '78 Wagon if you need it.
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looked through my extra non needed parts
green driverside kick panel
13 ' aluminum slot. screw broke off for center
center cap with out center
1 dog dish hub cap
radio bezel has been cut for different radio
phils toys
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What model/year?
I think I could dig out the one in my '78 Wagon if you need it.
Sorry, I should have put that down. Mine is a 73 sta. wag., guess a 78 would work, but dont know. If your coming and can bring it, do so
Thanks, Jim at jimspinto
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Sounds good. I'll bring it along, too.
Jim,
Just to clarify, your early post said ~3pm. The newest post says ~10am.
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Sounds good. I'll bring it along, too.
Jim,
Just to clarify, your early post said ~3pm. The newest post says ~10am.
THANKS, And to "clarify"
Cant remember what the h*** I said about 3pm. You younger folks have this to look forward to (memory). However, anybody can of course do what ever they want. the objective would be to HAVE FUN.
What I have planed (planed out) is to meet early in the morning, was hopeing for about 10am, then do the "convoy - cruise" -- A tour of the amish settelments, with a few stops at amish shops. gfit shops, a homemade jelly shop etc. Then a stop for lunch (at an amish family style place, its very nice & low cost). Then back to the meeting place. Theres a cruise going on (starts at 5pm). Hopefully there will be lots of other cars (none pinto) to view, and they will make a big thing of us being there
I still have alot to do, signs and all, just jumped on here to see if anyone had any questions. Been to the store and picked up some welcomeing gifts etc. Have to make up the "goodie bags" and etc. Frank Canon was nice enough to make up the "Ohio Get Together" stickers (and there real nice, you'l like them) Evetything, weather and all, is looking good, see you saturday
I had a thought, will say something about it saturday, but also put it down here so's those who see it can give it some thought also
Thought what if we had a raffle of sorts. with the cost of a ticket on the higher side (maybe $5.00 or $10.00 each) winer gets all the money. Could even get high enough to pay for the gasoline back home (ha ha)
best to all,,,,,,,,,Jim at jimspinto
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I forgot something,, PLEASE BRING YOUR CAMERA ! ! !
Re. Frank Canon,,,,,,,,,,,, "take lots of pictures"
Gota run, I'm late (as usual)
Jim at jimspinto
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I will be heading out about 7 am.See every one tomorrow.
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I will be heading out about 7 am.See every one tomorrow.
Great, see you then. Its about 11:30 pm, I'm just finishing up some details. Then off to bed (cause I'm damm tired) But I will be there early saturday morning, looking for everyone.
Look for the P.C.C.A. sign (its Frank Canon's be sure to thank him for it)
Best,,,,,,,Jim at jimspinto
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I will be heading out in about 6 hrs after a nap.
phils toys
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Jim,
I just wanted to let you know... I have the spare tire cover. I packed it along with the rest of my goodies. :)
See you all around ~10:30am
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Jim,
I just wanted to let you know... I have the spare tire cover. I packed it along with the rest of my goodies. :)
See you all around ~10:30am
Thanks Guy, see you there ---------------
Not going to start a new post, just to say--- Its saturday morning, and a wonderful morning at that. I'm moving on, get to the meeting place, set up the sign and etc.
------------------- HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE, HAVE A HAPPY DAY---------------------
Jim at jimspinto
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We had a good meet 7 pintos and 2 other members pic will be up soon.
thanks jim for organizing it and Frang for the stickers.
phils toys
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here is a link to my photos please let me know what i labled wrong
http://s195.photobucket.com/albums/z206/Philstoys/ohio%20meet/
philstoys
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Thats Great... I was wondering if the weather was going to hold out for your guys... I dig the pic's as well...
FrankBoss
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Looks like you guys (and gal) had a wonderful time out there! Wish I could have come. Between making it to both Carlisle and Tulsa this year, I saw more Pintos last month than I had seen in the past twenty years or so! It appears that you had some great ones in Ohio today too!
Dwayne :smile:
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Looks like a really nice turnout!!!
GREAT job gentlemen and lady!!!!!
Did anyone get a shot of the interior for the Green 73 wagon???
From Pintony
Is that mine your tslking about ? --
Think it was the only Green 73, but I'm so tired I cant even remember. --
I still have my daughters camera (it can take photos that can be emailed, new tech & I'm old) I will take a few shorts of the interior. --
Dont know what the next step is (to post them and all) but my daughter knows and they will (all of them} follow
Jim at jimspinto
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TO EVERYONE, even those who were unlucky enough to have missed the meet.
------------------ I think it was "fantastic" ---------------------
Was wonderful to see all those great Pintos, and of course there owners. I wonder if those Pintos know how lucky they are to have such great owners
Even though it rained in the afternoon (wasn't forcast to rain] Everyone had a good time, and believe me, I would (will) do it again.
Dinner was good also, it was great of the Amish Resturant to set-aside a room especially for us
I want to take the time to thank everyone who came, also thank Frank for his help and the vinal stickers
I cant say enough about Pinto owner as a group, great bunch of guys & girls, and for those of you who missed it, you sure missed a great time. Hope you can make it next year
THANK YOU, EVERYONE,,,,,,,,Jim
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I jumped back on here because I forgot something (theres no need for any comments from the "old guys"]
#1 Whoever has the "email addresses" (and that was a great idea) could you please send them to me. I'd like to (try) set-up a group, a pinto group, in my contact / address book. I'm not very good with a computer, but I think I could stumble thru it if I had the addresses
#2 Those of you (us) who took pictures, PLEASE, PLEASE, send them to Frank Canon and / or me. I'm thinking that some of the ones I took will come out (even thou I didnt know how to work that "high tech" camera)
Thanks again for everything, Your all a great bunch, it was wonderful to see you and your pintos,,,,,,,,,Jim
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Hello Jim,
YES a VERY NICE Pinto wagon indeed
From Pintony
You got it, the pictures. I'm sure I can make the camera work (now)
Thanks again,,,Jim
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#1 Whoever has the "email addresses" (and that was a great idea) could you please send them to me. I'd like to (try) set-up a group, a pinto group, in my contact / address book. I'm not very good with a computer, but I think I could stumble thru it if I had the addresses
#2 Those of you (us) who took pictures, PLEASE, PLEASE, send them to Frank Canon and / or me. I'm thinking that some of the ones I took will come out (even thou I didnt know how to work that "high tech" camera)
Thanks again for everything, Your all a great bunch, it was wonderful to see you and your pintos,,,,,,,,,Jim
#1 that is Flyerpinto
#2 Get the pic to Cookieboy and he will make a video ( there were at least 4 cameras that i saw)
Phils toys
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Jim,
I'll get you the e-mail list out yet today. I'm on my way out the door at the moment, but I'll be back in a few hours and will get it done for you then.
FlyerPinto/Matthew
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http://s307.photobucket.com/albums/nn294/ford371/
here are all the pics i took. i felt the turn out was great too. good times and good cars. next time ill be sure mine is going....no dragging of the feet.
jim, is there a cruise every saturday night there? if there is, ill bring mine up there when i get it going this summer.
bob
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Holy Crap Guys!
You had a fantastic Meet!
I'm diggin it!
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Holy Crap Guys!
You had a fantastic Meet!
I'm diggin it!
Thanks Guy,
I'v been talking with Frank (both by phone & computer) and he put alot of effort and help into the meet also. So thanks to him also.
It was a fantastic meet and alot of fun (sure worth the time & work, I will gladly do it again next year) What a great bunch of Pinto owners (and Pinto's} here in Ohio (don't forget Mich.) I'm going to (try to) set up a group in my address book, so's we can keep in touch etc.
I'v already received several emails (even a phone call) telling me how much fun everyone had. I just couldn't be happier, so while I'm sending this, I want to take the time to thank all those who attended
Thanks again and best to all,,,,,,Jim at jimspinto
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Jumped back on here because theres another issue......... .
I have several other cars, that have been neglected because of the Pinto and the meet.
Just to calm them down (or try to) I will have to take them all out for a spin
This will possibly take the rest of the summer, but I will realy have to bite the bullet, and suffer thru it though, just to make them all happy.
So, if you dont hear from me that often, its because of the punishment I will have to suffer (all summer long) for neglecting the other cars.
Thanks again & again for the opportunity and the great meet, sure was fun !
best,,,Jim at jimspinto
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Hey Jim, Hey Jim, Hey Jim, Hey you old Fart!!!
Now that I have your attention, I would like to extend my services in the process
of pampering your other VERY fine cars, which was Mike, & I's privilege to
see---Thank you very much. Call or e-mail me when you need a driver or another
broken down old fart to talk to.
We have to stick together, 'cause there ain't many
of our kind left--You know what I'am saying!!
Love Ya Man Dick
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Hey Jim, Hey Jim, Hey Jim, Hey you old Fart!!!
Now that I have your attention, I would like to extend my services in the process
of pampering your other VERY fine cars, which was Mike, & I's privilege to
see---Thank you very much. Call or e-mail me when you need a driver or another
broken down old fart to talk to.
We have to stick together, 'cause there ain't many
of our kind left--You know what I'am saying!!
Love Ya Man Dick
Thanks, Old man------ If I ever need a driver, I'll let you know
Anyway, how far (time) is it to your place ?
Talk with you latter, I'm suppossedly tending to the other cars, not spending time on here. Best,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Jim
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I just looked on here, and see ALMOST 4700 views, and OVER 125 posts. Its sure an example of how great ALL OF YOU PINTO OWNERS ARE. And SEVEN PAGES, WOW !
I cant get over how successfull the meet was, and again, 4700 hits & 125 posts is an example of what kind of people you are.
I want to (again ?) thank each & every one of you for making a GREAT meet and an OUTSTANDING time come about. Couldn't have done it without you ! ! !
I would think that sooner or latter, the "webmaster(s)" will shut this part of the site down, as the meet is over. Until then, I will be checking here for any notes or messages, but thought I'd take advantage of it still being here to (again ?) say THANK YOU.
Your a great bunch of people, and I look forward to seeing, talking to you all. Best Jim at jimspinto
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Hey guys!
I just got back to the internets from my week of vacation.
Thanks to all the guys who bought my stuff and I have more news from more of my trip...
My wife's Uncle gave, yes, GAVE me two 8.8" spools, 3.73 gears, and poly bushings for my car. :D
Her cousin, *might* have a cam for me...