I just got word from Ford. They are not making the 1978 Pinto anymore!

[KSagal]

This is terrible news. They are not making parts for the 1978 Pinto at the factory any more or supporting the Pinto line anymore... Woe is us!

[SEGsby]

Petty retaliatory actions, such as these, do not befit anyone who claims any political stake in a future incarnation of SegAmerica...

SEGsby

[macgeek]

I do remember that the 1978 Pinto was recalled, if the car was 'nudged' the gas tank exploded.

While FORD said it was just a minor problem, and that it just required a software upgrade.

PintoAmerica was saying that "We are proud to know that Ford is recalling all Pinto's to install this upgrade, and we support them in this, to make the Pinto safer then ever"

Jonathan

PROUD past Pinto owner, and member of the First Primer Paint Owners Group and subsequent ones as well.

[wwhopper]

My girlfriend between High School and College had one, but one of her friend's had a Granada... Now there was a great 1970's car!

I always wanted a Cordoba, if for no other reason that to speak the name of the leather seats!

[hellphish]

This belongs in off-topic. Too bad there isn't a subform called "passive agressive rants."

[quade]

This belongs in off-topic. Too bad there isn't a subform called "passive agressive rants."

Oh . . . the irony. :)

[hellphish]

Oh . . . the irony. :)

Believe me, it didn't escape me :)

[KSagal]

Petty retaliatory actions, such as these, do not befit anyone who claims any political stake in a future incarnation of SegAmerica...

SEGsby


I know it was silly. Petty maybe, but retaliatory to what? I thought it did a good job to place my opinion in front of many readers. It did that.

If you assume I take a political stake in some future anything, you are welcome to your opinion. I don't share it. I am still an enthusiat, and would surely support many activities that are segway related, but I don't understand why you feel I should not be allowed to express my opinon. However, I do support your right to attempt to supress it.

Many have tried, few have succeeded... LOL

[SEGsby]

Don't be so paranoid, Karl...

I have never expressed any interest in seeing your online efforts suppressed. In fact, I've quite enjoyed your more recent posts where you've confused how an i2 actually turns (memory shape of the rubber?), or how many MPG a MiniCooper (not a SmartCar) gets... And now the transparently petty Pinto jab at Macgeek... It's priceless, really.

So, please keep proceeding as you have been. If you want to be petty, that's perfectly fine with me. But be aware it might likely mire any social / political intentions your proud tag line appears to espouse for yourself.

SEGsby

I know it was silly. Petty maybe, but retaliatory to what? I thought it did a good job to place my opinion in front of many readers. It did that.

If you assume I take a political stake in some future anything, you are welcome to your opinion. I don't share it. I am still an enthusiat, and would surely support many activities that are segway related, but I don't understand why you feel I should not be allowed to express my opinon. However, I do support your right to attempt to supress it.

Many have tried, few have succeeded... LOL

[macgeek]

I poke karl, He pokes me, In truth its harmless fun.

Offline, I still respect Karl and being a hard worker, supports a wife and children,
He takes an active interest in his community. he has done some impressive Mods to his segs.
He is as passionate as I am, thats the funny part of it all, he and I are alot alike.

The only real difference, is that I am far funnier then him, and am a much better pimper

Jonathan

PROUD past Pimper, and account holder at the First Trust And Federal Savings Bank and subsequent ones as well.

[hellphish]

The only real difference, is that I am far funnier then him, and am a much better pimper
Jonathan


True, but didn't anyone ever tell you that looks aren't everything? ;)

And I still think this belongs in off-topic, unless there is something Segway-related the OP wanted to discuss?

[Mr_Laurenzano]

1978 red no, less than 1200 miles on it, family deal for 500.00. Not a scatch on it. I was 15 and hanging on a latch key from three to five. Got four of my friends and went for a drive at 15yrs. old, 40mph in a neighborhood, after some one screaming 'dont hit the brakes.', the next thing I remmebered was four feet in the rearview mirror and the guy in the passenger seat 'ol'billy', running from the scean.
It could have been worse I could have been going backwards.
Crash
Bring back the pinto, just move the gas tank.
:rolleyes: