Author Topic: PCCA Mini Meet- "THE OHIO GET TOGETHER" July 12th 2008 (Read 57451 times)

jimspinto · « **Reply #30 on:** March 28, 2008, 10:53:51 AM »

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

bobscat · « **Reply #31 on:** March 28, 2008, 11:49:38 AM »

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.

beegle55 · « **Reply #32 on:** March 28, 2008, 12:21:47 PM »

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

FlyerPinto · « **Reply #33 on:** March 28, 2008, 03:30:22 PM »

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...

jimspinto · « **Reply #34 on:** March 28, 2008, 04:42:23 PM »

Quote from: bobscat on March 28, 2008, 11:49:38 AM

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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jimspinto · « **Reply #35 on:** March 28, 2008, 05:22:08 PM »

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

FCANON · « **Reply #36 on:** April 06, 2008, 09:13:44 AM »

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

jimspinto · « **Reply #37 on:** April 06, 2008, 10:41:16 AM »

Quote from: FCANON on April 06, 2008, 09:13:44 AM

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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jimspinto · « **Reply #38 on:** April 07, 2008, 09:29:10 AM »

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

bobscat · « **Reply #39 on:** April 07, 2008, 11:44:31 AM »

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!

jimspinto · « **Reply #40 on:** April 07, 2008, 12:53:51 PM »

Quote from: bobscat on April 07, 2008, 11:44:31 AM

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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r4pinto · « **Reply #41 on:** April 07, 2008, 02:59:31 PM »

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.

jimspinto · « **Reply #42 on:** April 07, 2008, 06:03:52 PM »

Quote from: r4pinto on April 07, 2008, 02:59:31 PM

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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jimspinto · « **Reply #43 on:** April 07, 2008, 06:53:26 PM »

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

P.S.
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.

pintoman · « **Reply #44 on:** April 08, 2008, 06:25:07 PM »

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.

r4pinto · « **Reply #45 on:** April 08, 2008, 09:02:47 PM »

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.

jimspinto · « **Reply #46 on:** April 08, 2008, 09:33:31 PM »

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

Scott Hamilton · « **Reply #47 on:** April 08, 2008, 10:45:47 PM »

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.

shawn d · « **Reply #48 on:** April 09, 2008, 03:16:52 AM »

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

jimspinto · « **Reply #49 on:** April 09, 2008, 09:23:04 AM »

Quote from: shawn d on April 09, 2008, 03:16:52 AM

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

jimspinto · « **Reply #50 on:** April 12, 2008, 12:02:49 PM »

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

r4pinto · « **Reply #51 on:** April 12, 2008, 12:56:46 PM »

Cool Jim, thanks for the update. Sounds like lots of fun. It's been a long time since I've been through amish country.

ADaughen · « **Reply #52 on:** April 13, 2008, 12:57:17 PM »

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.

jimspinto · « **Reply #53 on:** April 13, 2008, 01:15:31 PM »

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

ADaughen · « **Reply #54 on:** April 13, 2008, 03:54:14 PM »

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

jimspinto · « **Reply #55 on:** April 14, 2008, 08:59:14 AM »

Quote from: ADaughen on April 13, 2008, 03:54:14 PM

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...

jimspinto · « **Reply #56 on:** April 24, 2008, 11:51:18 AM »

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

FlyerPinto · « **Reply #57 on:** April 30, 2008, 07:31:01 AM »

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?

jimspinto · « **Reply #58 on:** May 03, 2008, 08:48:16 AM »

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

jimspinto · « **Reply #59 on:** May 03, 2008, 09:02:29 AM »

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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Author Topic: PCCA Mini Meet- "THE OHIO GET TOGETHER" July 12th 2008 (Read 57451 times)