Author Topic: Pinto Stampede (Read 109792 times)

Pangra74 · « **Reply #120 on:** March 21, 2011, 01:23:36 PM »

If any of you have tried the Pinto Livestream site www.livestream.com/pintostampedelive you have noticed the annoying commercials. I've been doing test streams and have it pretty dialed in. I'm working on having commercial free broadcasts for the entire trip so nobody will have to sit through the advertisements .

Joe

Norman Bagi · « **Reply #121 on:** March 29, 2011, 09:08:13 PM »

Just 60 days till we Stampede!! :welcome:

It seems like yesterday we were over a year away.

Pangra74 · « **Reply #122 on:** April 06, 2011, 02:53:56 PM »

My only regret is not being able to have the car repainted before the trip to Carlisle. Most of the paint is good, only the left front fender isn't original and some of the paint blending into the driver's door. Probably just as well though, as I won't have to worry about new paint getting chipped on this 5,600 mile round trip. Geez that's a lot of driving!! :fastcar:

dga57 · « **Reply #123 on:** April 07, 2011, 01:18:17 AM »

Quote from: Pangra74 on April 06, 2011, 02:53:56 PM

My only regret is not being able to have the car repainted before the trip to Carlisle. Most of the paint is good, only the left front fender isn't original and some of the paint blending into the driver's door. Probably just as well though, as I won't have to worry about new paint getting chipped on this 5,600 mile round trip. Geez that's a lot of driving!! :fastcar:

Yours is the car I am most excited and anxious to see in Carlisle... other than the bumper modification, I think it probably comes closer to my original orange '74 than any other I've seen. I can't wait!!!

Dwayne :smile:

Pangra74 · « **Reply #124 on:** April 07, 2011, 10:19:48 AM »

Well Dwayne,

Let's keep our fingers crossed that the car makes the trip with no breakdowns. I've pretty much rebuilt every inch of it. New rings, rebuilt head, rebuilt T5, rebuilt 8 inch rear, new driveshaft, strut and upper and lower control arm bushings, ball joints, wheel bearings, shocks, added a front sway bar and power steering, and on and on. The car made it to LA and back doing a steady 75mph to keep up with traffic and did a trip to Monterey with no issues. Gonna drop in a new water pump and fuel pump and maybe bring an extra distributor and backup Pertronix kit. I'll be doing 10 hours from Oakland, CA to Wendover, NV on 5/27 and then another ten hours to Denver on 5/28.

You'll be able to tune in as I'll be streaming my drive live.

Joe

Norman Bagi · « **Reply #125 on:** April 07, 2011, 05:17:40 PM »

Joe,
I think you will do great, once you hit Denver we are going 55-60 MPH so that overdrive you have will be idling in the low range form that point on. I cannot tell you how envious I am of that T5. I have a new C4 which can realy rip, but with the new headers and all the add ons, a T5 is just a dream to me at this point. I was in touch with Fort Riley today working on some plans. We will have a Ford guy meeting us with his Ranchero who worked at the base for 28 years, and he will show us around. Also another one of the Pinto faithful turned us on to a place in Topeka with 3lb burgers. http://www.specksbarandgrill.com I think we will need two for all of us, they also have a kitty litter cake which we may have to try. 51 days to go! some final details to work out.
:lol: :happy_bday: :drunk: :nocool:

blupinto · « **Reply #126 on:** April 07, 2011, 09:12:54 PM »

Look who's excited to go to Carlisle...

dga57 · « **Reply #127 on:** April 08, 2011, 12:30:50 AM »

Quote from: Pangra74 on April 07, 2011, 10:19:48 AM

Well Dwayne,

Let's keep our fingers crossed that the car makes the trip with no breakdowns. I've pretty much rebuilt every inch of it. New rings, rebuilt head, rebuilt T5, rebuilt 8 inch rear, new driveshaft, strut and upper and lower control arm bushings, ball joints, wheel bearings, shocks, added a front sway bar and power steering, and on and on. The car made it to LA and back doing a steady 75mph to keep up with traffic and did a trip to Monterey with no issues. Gonna drop in a new water pump and fuel pump and maybe bring an extra distributor and backup Pertronix kit. I'll be doing 10 hours from Oakland, CA to Wendover, NV on 5/27 and then another ten hours to Denver on 5/28.

You'll be able to tune in as I'll be streaming my drive live.

Joe

It would appear you've covered most of your bases and I believe you'll make the trip without problems. Of course, there are no guarantees... you could drive a brand new car and have a breakdown. At least with your Pinto, you know its mechanical workings intimately so it's unlikely anything will arise along the way that you can't handle!

Dwayne :smile:

Norman Bagi · « **Reply #128 on:** April 12, 2011, 05:36:37 PM »

Looking at those pictures of Fabulous Fords has me pumped. I am getting stuff together, making phone calls and blasting AC/DC Highway to Hell!!!!!!!!

I am pulling out a day ealier now just to make sure i am on time, rested and ready!

:read: :nocool: :lol: :hypno: :happy_bday: :amazed: :drunk: :2fast4u:

dave1957 · « **Reply #129 on:** April 12, 2011, 06:35:39 PM »

the kickoff day is getting closer just adjusted the valves on the 74 also found some rattle can paint thats close to my79 so im painting a toolbox to match it oh yeh dirty deeds is on the radio

Norman Bagi · « **Reply #130 on:** April 20, 2011, 12:54:45 PM »

5 weeks left until the Stampede to Carlisle. Lets get those cars ready, start collecting those extra parts. Let me know if you need anything.

Norm
Trail Boss
bosspinto@pintostampede.com

Norman Bagi · « **Reply #131 on:** April 23, 2011, 09:18:53 PM »

Getting ready,

Bought the second trailer for the support vehicle. (took care of the registration and the inspection)

Got the trailers set up (spare tires, new straps, trailer tool box) been working on them all day.

Rewired the trailer lights on my truck and got the electric braking system tested.

Been test driving the wifes car breaking in the engine after the rebuild, also been going over mine meticulously.

Started going through parts to see what I will bring that is practicle (I suggest all going do the same)

Stopped off and bought some fluids and necessities for emergency purposes (antifreeze, oil, trans fluid, brake fluid, power steering fluid, bars leek, epoxy, fix a flat, tire plug kits, etc.) cannot be too prepared.

Time for a beer. :drunk:

r4pinto · « **Reply #132 on:** April 23, 2011, 09:27:03 PM »

Got me a toolbox that the bottom half is going to be filled with all the parts I would need.

dave1957 · « **Reply #133 on:** April 23, 2011, 10:12:29 PM »

just did an oil change tranny flush and lubed the sport mirrors on the 79 i can now adjust them with the windows up!!!! Have to get new front tires and replace the non working am fm 8 track cb radio...it only works on am and the door speakers are shot

Norman Bagi · « **Reply #134 on:** May 08, 2011, 11:37:02 AM »

Three weeks from now and we be all ready on the road from Denver to Carlisle. :lol:

The countdown is sooo close. :lost:

blupinto · « **Reply #135 on:** May 08, 2011, 12:20:05 PM »

Only 2 weeks til I start MY journey from Cali.

OK who's coming from California besides Joe Escobar and myself? :lost:

pintopaul2003 · « **Reply #136 on:** May 13, 2011, 10:12:54 PM »

i want to go SOMEONE STOP BY NEW YORK AND PICK ME UP PLEASEEEEEEEEE EEEE

Norman Bagi · « **Reply #137 on:** May 16, 2011, 06:20:01 PM »

I would like to thank the Pinto Stampede members for stepping up and making INDY a reality. For those that don't know, INDY instituted a $1,000 fee after saying we could use the track (about three months ago) and then last week when we got the contract they wanted us to carry a $1,000,000.00 liability insurance policy. We could have quit there, but the members of the Stampede have stepped up and will pitch in and INDY will still happen.

Now that's team work. I will be sending out an email with the details to Stampede members in the next few days.

:hypno:

Norman Bagi · « **Reply #138 on:** May 16, 2011, 06:21:24 PM »

12 days to go, I leave for Denver in Seven. :fastcar: Get those Pintos ready!

blupinto · « **Reply #139 on:** May 16, 2011, 09:01:58 PM »

Norm, Ruby's even readier as of today- she got her oil changed and her zerks greased.

dave1957 · « **Reply #140 on:** May 16, 2011, 10:21:39 PM »

ten days for me.. When is everyone planning to be in Denver? Last one there buys the Beer.......Lol

Pangra74 · « **Reply #141 on:** May 18, 2011, 11:04:31 PM »

I should hit Denver by saturday afternoon I hope! I've probably dumped another $1000 into this car for the trip. It better make it. If it doesn't, everyone will know cause I'll be streaming my drive from Oakland, CA as of may 27th. Pray for good weather! The Livestream site will go commercial free as of Friday or Saturday so you all can check in on mine and ultimately the Stampede's progress in real time.......gon na see how good Verizon is for sure!

The Livestream site may not work with mobile phones so I will embed the player on my music site and it may be viewable via mobile phone there. Working on that right now.

www.livestream.com/pintostampedelive

Joe

Pangra74 · « **Reply #142 on:** May 19, 2011, 11:39:08 AM »

We Are Commercial free as of now!! I will be doing some road tests this week, maybe with multiple cameras....

www.livestream.com/pintostampedelive and check out my music channels
www.youtube.com/joeescobarjazz and www.livestream.com/joeescobarlive

Now the weather just has to hold out for us....

r4pinto · « **Reply #143 on:** May 19, 2011, 12:20:04 PM »

Quote from: blupinto on May 16, 2011, 09:01:58 PM

Norm, Ruby's even readier as of today- she got her oil changed and her zerks greased.

Dont forget the zorks & whatzamajigs. You won't get too far without those lol

blupinto · « **Reply #144 on:** May 19, 2011, 09:02:32 PM »

What is that... Ohioese for "stuff"? lol :lol:

dave1987 · « **Reply #145 on:** May 20, 2011, 01:33:46 AM »

I wish I had vacation time and funds just to make it to DENVER to see you all!

Pangra74 · « **Reply #146 on:** May 20, 2011, 12:04:47 PM »

Just saw a Popular Mechanics digital issue
http://www.popularmechanics.com/cars/news/pictures/10-cars-that-deserved-to-fail?src=nl&mag=pop&list=nl_pnl_aut_non_051911_cars-deserved-to-fail&kw=ist#fbIndex4
They list the Pinto as one of the ten cars that deserved to fail. I wrote the Editor a nasty letter and gave him links to our site and the stampede......

Norman Bagi · « **Reply #147 on:** May 20, 2011, 03:51:16 PM »

Ooo, Try not to mess with the media. It is hard to beat them, no one has done it yet. We get more bees with honey. Nasty letters will get us nasty press. Tooo much of that in the past. I appreciate the passion though, keep on it, just keep your feelings in check.

:happy_bday:

Pangra74 · « **Reply #148 on:** May 20, 2011, 04:14:40 PM »

Actually it wasn't nasty. I just told him to check his facts and gave him our links.

Joe

Norman Bagi · « **Reply #149 on:** May 21, 2011, 06:32:55 PM »

I am stuffing goodie bags for the Stampeders. :lol:
We are about to break out, finishing touches being applied, I leave for Denver on Tuesday.

See you on the road or at carlisle! :happy_bday:

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Author Topic: Pinto Stampede (Read 109792 times)