Author Topic: My Pinto Stampede Trip... (Read 61974 times)

Scott Hamilton · « **on:** July 07, 2014, 10:57:03 AM »

I want to meet up with as many Pinto folks as I can, weather or not you are coming on the Stampede.

I will be leaving the 15th or 16th depending on how many folks I can get lined up for a drive by and may need to alter my course to meet up with others on a different trajectory to the Stampede. Will be taking 2 days to travel up- will find a hotel on the way hopefully near a half way point.

Driving my Green 72 Runabout-

What are your routes and when are you leaving? Let's try and caravan up or if you are on-route, I want to meet you and see your Pinto!

pintoman · « **Reply #1 on:** July 08, 2014, 02:12:26 PM »

Scott,I only have a 4 hour drive to Detroit.I will be leaving some time Thursday morning.We have to meet up some where in Ohio.I hope that Tommy and Sherri will meet up with you coming up.See you in a week.

DreamBean · « **Reply #2 on:** July 10, 2014, 07:24:02 PM »

Scott, Where ya stopping fer your halfway point? Harley, What day & Time you leaving fer Dearborn?

pintoman · « **Reply #3 on:** July 10, 2014, 07:34:54 PM »

Tommy I will leave on the 17th.Not sure what time I will leave .I need to get with Dick before I will know for sure.I'll let you know later on what time,I'm hoping sometime between 11 and 12.See you Thursday.

flash041 · « **Reply #4 on:** July 10, 2014, 10:20:46 PM »

Scott here is my route. We have a planned stop in South Bend IN for lunch at 11:30am Studebaker Museum tour at 1:00, leaving South Bend at 2:30. Taking I 80/90 to I 69 north to US highway 12 to Dearborn

pintolovr · « **Reply #5 on:** July 11, 2014, 12:16:02 PM »

I work on US-12 just east of Dearborn. Will be looking forward to seeing the Stampede coming through. Here till 5:00 pm, will be watching for everyone.

Scott Hamilton · « **Reply #6 on:** July 11, 2014, 02:54:51 PM »

Just sent this out to several Folks based on the route proximity of pins on the Member Map...

If you didn't get the PM (You are not on the Member Map) and you are near the route- PM me so we can try and make this work!
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Hello Everyone!

Planning my trip to the Pinto Stampede and I'm using our site's Member Map to try and meet folks on the drive up or back as I always try and do with any trip.

http://www.fordpinto.com/pinto-stampede-2014/embed-test/

I will be driving from Northern Alabama to Detroit MI (Dearborn) starting on 7/15 and will arrive in MI 7/17. Planning on Driving back through the 21st/22nd- this may change depending on what's going on.

I would like to meet up with as many folks as I can and see your Pinto's on the way or the return trip. If you are near these areas and these dates and would welcome a drive by Pinto meet, PM me back or text me so we can figure out how to make this work! TXT=256-382-1593

I will be driving up through Nashville TN, Louisville KY, Cincinnati OH, Dayton OH, Toledo OH, then Dearborn MI.

Driving back, Akron OH, Charleston KY, Knoxville TN, Chattanooga TN, Huntsville AL.

I want to make every effort to meet as many Pinto folks as I can even if it adds a day to the trip...

If I missed anyone that is in your area, please forward this to them!

Looking forward to the ride!

Scott Hamilton
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Hey Tommy!

The 1/2 way point most likely be Louisville KY? What are your plans to and froe?

Looking forward to riding with you and Sheri.

Scott
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Hey Dave! aka, 'Sherriff'

Looks like we are going to meet in Detroit- totally different routes.

Did you bring the 'Pink Handcuffs?'

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Harley, Will look at the schedule in the next few days and let you know when I will be driving though your area in OH. Hopefully I can catch up with you and Dick- He might want to ride in the front, you know, ... to set the pace and be the smoky bait!

Don't tell Dave!

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Oh, another thing- I have installed a CB in the Pinto just for this trip, I will be monitoring CH19 up and back...

Wheee

Pintobean 80 · « **Reply #7 on:** July 12, 2014, 10:51:06 AM »

you all have a fun time im thinking of coming up Thursday evening not sure

Scott Hamilton · « **Reply #8 on:** July 12, 2014, 11:01:43 AM »

Bean, please do, would love to see you and your Pinto!

Harley, Dick an I will be meeting up (if everything works out) at the flyin j gas station on exit 135 Lincoln hwy route 30/696 about 11am-12pm... On Thursday the 17th...Meet us there and drive in with us!

That's what we are shooting for anyway!

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Cookieboystoys · « **Reply #9 on:** July 12, 2014, 12:52:46 PM »

I'll be leaving Hibbing, MN on Tuesday - headed for Woodbury, MN for the night
Wednesday morning I'm heading to Janesville, WI - Dave's (Flash041) for the night
Thursday Dave and I will leave for Dearborn w/a stop in South Bend, IN mid-day

see you all there

Scott Hamilton · « **Reply #10 on:** July 12, 2014, 05:31:39 PM »

Hey Brian! Looking forward to seeing you again!

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Scott Hamilton · « **Reply #11 on:** July 12, 2014, 05:36:13 PM »

Started my meeting folks already...

Was dropping off my dry cleaning this Thursday and This guy stopped his truck and came out to talk about the pinto. Turns out his wife has a 71 and was close to where we live, so we scheduled a quick pinto drive by meet the following weekend.

I met Kenneth and Mary Kelley at there home near Florence Alabama. Great folks!

Mary has a White 71 1600 4speed sedan that is in fantastic shape and drives Great! (Yea she let me drive it!)

... The seats look like fox body mustang seats I think- it really makes the car sit nice. Love the small bumper Pintos! The car is mostly stock and unmolested, great example of a no rust 71 Sedan. Mary said she had a Pinto as her first car and when they came across this one- it was a no brainer. Apparently, this car was towed behind an RV for years before they were able to own it. It's a nice one!

Pintobean 80 · « **Reply #12 on:** July 12, 2014, 11:58:07 PM »

wish I could pintos still broke be driving my 09 focus but wouldent be till thurs night

Original74 · « **Reply #13 on:** July 13, 2014, 01:29:34 PM »

Hey Scott!

I am planning on leaving Wednesday AM early. Looks like I can make it to Dayton Wed. evening if all goes well. What is your planned stopping point Wednesday night? Looks like I can be headed E on 70, then catch 75N right at Dayton. I can shorten or lengthen my drive Wed. to try to catch up with you.

BTW, how fast do you drive? I don't usually tow over 65.

Dave

Scott Hamilton · « **Reply #14 on:** July 13, 2014, 01:46:52 PM »

Hey Dave,
We are stopping in Louisville KY on Wednesday currently. Looks like you will be way ahead of us. I think we'll see you in Dearborn unless my plans change- I'll let you know, never know!

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Original74 · « **Reply #15 on:** July 13, 2014, 02:40:02 PM »

Scott,

I can head straight E of St. Louis and have a shorter day Wednesday and hit Louisville, how does that sound? Will you have a Stampede going by then?

Dave

Scott Hamilton · « **Reply #16 on:** July 14, 2014, 08:58:00 AM »

Dave, Wow- that would add so much time to your trip- Do you want to do this?

Nothing confirmed weather we will be in numbers at that point yet but working toward that goal- Still might leave the 15th (tomorrow) so things are still up in the air. Several PMs and texts flying today. I 'should' be able to make that decision by tonight. Like you, I'm trying to be flexible and alter my trajectory to meet as many as possible- will let you know...

Original74 · « **Reply #17 on:** July 14, 2014, 09:51:26 AM »

Hey Scott,

Driving to Lexington only adds 100 miles to my trip, not much when you are driving 1000, happy to do it. If your plans materialize as planned with spending Wednesday night in Lexington, great. If you leave earlier and move up the road on Wednesday, I can probably make it to Dayton as I said earlier. I will do whatever fits your schedule to catch up with you on the road. I will watch this post tonight for your updates.

Let the Stampede begin!

Dave

Scott Hamilton · « **Reply #18 on:** July 14, 2014, 05:11:33 PM »

Looks like I'm leaving Wednesday and will stop in Louisville KY for the night. I'm waiting on a package of Swag to be delivered that I need to bring to the Stampede. Because of work schedules I was not able to setup drive by meets until after Louisville. It's sad I'm not going to be able to meet these guys because of work- why do we need to work anyway?

Hate that you might change your route and add miles and time to your trip but would love ride with you if you do. If you decide to drive straight through to Dayton, we'll still have lots of time on the Stampede to ride.

YES- Let it BEGIN....

DreamBean · « **Reply #19 on:** July 14, 2014, 08:40:52 PM »

Scott, I was hoping to get back to you sooner BUT......Me and tha Mrs will be leaving in tha Mourning, Tues, the 15th. I gotta pit stop or two to make. Lunch-->hillbillyhotdo gs.com Yep, It's outta my way but it sounds like so much fun (and heartburn). I wanna meet up with you,Dick & Harley on Thurs.

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Original74 · « **Reply #20 on:** July 14, 2014, 09:46:50 PM »

Scott,

Louisville looks like an easier 1 day drive for me than Dayton, so I will leave Wednesday AM early headed for Louisville (I said Lexington above, just got the 'L' right). I will make phone contact with you sometime Wednesday to make sure we are both on track, but it looks like we can meet in Louisville Wednesday night. Sound OK to you?

Dave

Scott Hamilton · « **Reply #21 on:** July 14, 2014, 11:24:42 PM »

Yup, sounds good Dave.

Tommy, will see you in ohio w/Harley and Dick..

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steveseaton · « **Reply #22 on:** July 15, 2014, 06:07:50 AM »

Scott
I am west of Nashville at I-40 exit 347. I am off work 7/21-24 as I work weekends and welcome a visit if you choose. My Pro Street Pinto is not on the road but is running and getting much closer after about 20k in parts and lots of fab time. Steve 865-335-4615

Scott Hamilton · « **Reply #23 on:** July 15, 2014, 07:35:03 AM »

Steve, would love to stop by! Sounds like you have a monster build! I'm going up through Nashville tomorrow morning and coming back through Chattanooga on the 23rd. If you can tomorrow, pm me your street address.

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dga57 · « **Reply #24 on:** July 15, 2014, 08:37:49 AM »

Have a safe and wonderful trip! Godspeed, guys!

Dwayne

phils toys · « **Reply #25 on:** July 15, 2014, 05:44:07 PM »

Scott do you have an estimated time for Toledo ,oh i should be able to try and meet there

Scott Hamilton · « **Reply #26 on:** July 15, 2014, 08:11:06 PM »

Hey Phil, long time no talk... I'm thinking anywhere between 2:30-4pm... Pm me your cell and I can text you after bowling green ohio...

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postalpony · « **Reply #27 on:** July 15, 2014, 08:20:56 PM »

Boy this sounds like one helluva trip! I can hardly wait,
to see all of you PINTO nuts. Dick

Scott Hamilton · « **Reply #28 on:** July 15, 2014, 08:22:30 PM »

Dick is here!

After we hookup in beaverdam ohio, on the way in bowling green ohio, we get to stop for 30mon to an hour and meet Don... A fellow pinto geek. He will meet us on the BG exit.

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Scott Hamilton · « **Reply #29 on:** July 16, 2014, 08:46:38 AM »

On our way!!

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