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Pangra Founder @ Fabulous Fords 2010
« on: January 19, 2010, 07:10:25 PM »
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As a lot of you have guessed, I have been attempting to locate Mr. Jack Stratton for quite a while & I believe I may have succeeded.

I am in occasional contact with him & he is interested, but due to a career & distances he has not yet made a commitment.  I don't want to pressure him too much as this is a portion of his life so far in the past & he is entitled to his privacy.

That being said, he is proud of the car & his efforts. as he should be.

Perhaps the 'positive' (please!!) results of this poll will help persuade him to make the date.

I would like to be able to forward to him the results of the poll (as well as any comments that you may wish to provide) & a pictorial tribute of the Pangra.  I will need a LOT of help & cooperation from all you Pangra & Pinto owners / lovers out there in PCCA Land. 

Send me an email with your thoughts if you like.

Your help is greatly appreciated.  Thanks.

SRT
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Re: Pangra Founder @ Fabulous Fords 2010
« Reply #1 on: January 19, 2010, 09:00:26 PM »
I think It Would Be Great! if Jack Stratton were to come to Knott's and relive some Great Memories!

for thoes who don't know what a Pangra is.... or just want more info??

click here ~~> http://www.cookieboystoys.com/vintage%20pinto/pangra.htm

for some Vintage Pinto Info about the fantastic ride that Jack Stratton created.

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Re: Pangra Founder @ Fabulous Fords 2010
« Reply #2 on: January 20, 2010, 12:55:20 AM »
It would be a very nice thing if he would attend. I won't be there to witness it, unfortunately, but I feel he should be there. Here's why...

He, as the founder, is a VERY important figure in the history of the Pangra, or the Pinto too for that matter. Without him, they may have never been a Pangra Pinto, and it would not be such a great car EVEN TODAY. Not trying to be a history buff, but if he wants to go down in automotive history, this could be his chance to be remembered by all, or even at least us Pinto fanatics. If Carlisle's 40th Pinto Anniversary is a historical breakthrough for the car club, and the existence and respect for the Ford Pinto is boosted to huge levels, it would be great to have as much possible information about the Pinto/Pangra collected before it is too late.

There are Mustang facts all over the web, lots of history well known to almost everyone you might meet. However, how many people know the history of the founders of their car? Ask the owner of a Mustang Mach 1 and see if they know anything about the founder of it. Could be one more unique step ahead of them that we might get! :D
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Re: Pangra Founder @ Fabulous Fords 2010
« Reply #3 on: January 20, 2010, 10:38:37 AM »
".... it would be great to have as much possible information about the Pinto/Pangra collected before it is too late...."

That's what I'm thinking too.  And it IS getting late.
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Re: Pangra Founder @ Fabulous Fords 2010
« Reply #4 on: January 20, 2010, 10:51:45 AM »
Steve,
 I applaud your efforts to locate and arrange a possible guest appearance of Mr . Stratton.  If he Isn't available ..how about Raoul "Sonny" Balcaen III ?, the founder of IECO from the '70's. He's been seen at vintage car racing venues and still going strong. I googled him and he was still making contributions to the L.A. Republican political scene as late as 2008.

 Just a thought..

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Re: Pangra Founder @ Fabulous Fords 2010
« Reply #5 on: January 20, 2010, 04:48:56 PM »
Steve, to have Jack there it would be nothing short of amazing. I know we would all like to meet him and have him help fill in the gaps in the Pangra history and answer some questions. I know he would be proud to see there are a lot of us that want to keep the legacy of the Pangra alive. What can we do to help you make it happen? I will really try to have one, if not BOTH my Pangras there! (Yea, I know, I know... I say that every year, but this might be the push I need to make it happen!) Mike
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Re: Pangra Founder @ Fabulous Fords 2010
« Reply #6 on: January 20, 2010, 07:43:47 PM »
Well Coolcarzmike, this year one of your Pangras will be there and since it's in my possession, I might just AAA the thing there!

Jack Stratton is the Carlo Abarth of the Pinto world. He took an underrated car and with some vision, some fiberglass and a turbo, turned the little econo-box Pinto into a ferocious hotrod with all the flair and handling of a european sports car. The power to weight ratio of the car was greater than the 7 liter big blocks that were roaming the streets just a few years earlier. Not only could the car go, it could turn... right up there with a Porsche. To make a front engine car turn like a rear engined car takes brains and engineering. I have always wanted to meet the man behind one of the greatest cars ever made. I am thrilled at the prospect of having the creator of my car at the All Ford Show and to answer all the questions we have regarding the ultimate Pinto.

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Re: Pangra Founder @ Fabulous Fords 2010
« Reply #7 on: January 21, 2010, 12:41:19 AM »
Quote from: Cookieboystoys on January 19, 2010, 09:00:26 PM
I think It Would Be Great! if Jack Stratton were to come to Knott's and relive some Great Memories!

for thoes who don't know what a Pangra is.... or just want more info??

click here ~~> http://www.cookieboystoys.com/vintage%20pinto/pangra.htm

for some Vintage Pinto Info about the fantastic ride that Jack Stratton created.
Brian a link to your site was included in one of the 1st replies to me from him! 
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Re: Pangra Founder @ Fabulous Fords 2010
« Reply #8 on: February 16, 2010, 10:50:28 AM »
We have good news, This responce by Jack to Steve and Scott ( see below )

Scott,
 
    Sorry it's taken so long to respond,  but Steve will probably tell you that I usually am not very good at quick responses.  I will attend to the forum's registration process shortly and thanks for the invite.
 
    Looking forward to seeing Steve and all of you @ Knotts.  Was saying to Steve that it's hard to believe that 36 or so years have just flown by since we were involved in the Pangra project.
 
    See you soon,
   Jack
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Re: Pangra Founder @ Fabulous Fords 2010
« Reply #9 on: February 17, 2010, 12:41:39 AM »
I can't wait!  Since I stumbled upon this site a few years ago I have 'met' a ton of really nice, passionate people.
Until that time I had pretty much relegated my Pinto experiences to the "really old memories" section of my brain. 

Thanks to ALL of you for rekindling my interest.

There are too many of you to thank for that but I need to add that  most of you are active here and some of you are not.  You know who you are. I wish to thank ALL of you. 

Jack Stratton visiting is great. I probably won't know what to say but I'm sure many of you will be able to fill the void.

I hope the weather cooperates!
See you there.
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Re: Pangra Founder @ Fabulous Fords 2010
« Reply #10 on: March 07, 2010, 09:47:10 PM »
I talked to Jack Stratton this afternoon for about 20 minutes and he said he will be attending FFF and will meet us at Carrows for breakfast.
I have to get a map to him and figure out where he can park for the day.
He said he will hang with us as long as he can!
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Re: Pangra Founder @ Fabulous Fords 2010
« Reply #11 on: March 08, 2010, 03:11:14 AM »
Quote from: pintosopher on January 20, 2010, 10:51:45 AM
Steve,
 I applaud your efforts to locate and arrange a possible guest appearance of Mr . Stratton.  If he Isn't available ..how about Raoul "Sonny" Balcaen III ?, the founder of IECO from the '70's. He's been seen at vintage car racing venues and still going strong. I googled him and he was still making contributions to the L.A. Republican political scene as late as 2008.

 Just a thought..

 Pintosopher

I've done what I can think of to find several, ''Sonny" is one, but no one has bitten yet.  Can you guys (the PCCA membership) help out?

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Re: Pangra Founder @ Fabulous Fords 2010
« Reply #12 on: March 16, 2010, 01:52:07 AM »
Yes....I will be there and am looking forward to seeing Steve, Brad, Scott and all of you.   Take care and see you there.
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Re: Pangra Founder @ Fabulous Fords 2010
« Reply #13 on: March 23, 2010, 08:50:18 PM »
Quote from: Jack Stratton on March 16, 2010, 01:52:07 AM
Yes....I will be there and am looking forward to seeing Steve, Brad, Scott and all of you.   Take care and see you there.

Jack!  Welcome to our little piece of Pinto Heaven... 

I'm not goig to be able to make Knotts this year. I try and swap out between our 3 regional meets each year and Knotts was Last year for me...

I'll email you about the other things you requested...

Glad to have you aboard,

Scott
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