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  1. twinturbopinto

    twinturbopinto Rookie

    Dec 9, 2010
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    Ontario Canada
    Full Name:
    Jeff
    #1 twinturbopinto, Dec 10, 2010
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    My name is Jeff I live in Ontario Canada just south of London, i'm 44 years old and my life can be described i guess as a car nut....more of a speed junkie! I worked at Ford Motor Company for 22 years. The current 'Mistress" as my wife calls her is my 1978 Ford Pinto.....yea i know.....i said Pinto! I design, build, service, and break parts all on my own and do not trust shops with my junk, i'm a hands on kind of guy. The Pinto is powered by a '95 roller block 351 Windsor with a 383ci stroker kit and two 58mm TO4E 60 trim turbos blowing through a CSU 750 carb. It is wicked FAST for a street car on pump gas, 450hp no boost and if i set the boost controller on "kill' i have enough turbo leg room for 800+hp. I have loved Ferrari's all my life.... guy can dream right....maybe someday i always said. That day has come, about a 15 months ago i was diagnosed with Esoghageal cancer with mets to the liver and now to my brain (brain tumor removed Monday November 29th) and i'm doing great so far. Pretty damn good considering they gave me less than a year to live!

    I have decided to sell my Pinto and step out of the go fast in a straight line gang, buy a Ferrari and just cruise. Depending on my health, it may get tweeked along the way but we'll have to cross that bridge later. I'm looking at an injected 308 GTSI as a starter car, i'm not loaded with money and concouse correct doesn't mean anything to me in the grand plan.......look at my Pinto....not sure if there is any Pinto parts on it! Keep an eye for me this spring on the highways and wave...you won't miss me, i'll be grinnin like a 11 year old boy who just seen his first Lamborgini Countach in the early 1980's....... LIVE LOVE LAUGH Jeff



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  2. twinturbopinto

    twinturbopinto Rookie

    Dec 9, 2010
    6
    Ontario Canada
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    Jeff
    #2 twinturbopinto, Dec 11, 2010
    was it something i said or did?
     
  3. Glassman

    Glassman F1 World Champ
    Rossa Subscribed

    Apr 23, 2002
    15,236
    Montana, Oregon, Hawaii
    #3 Glassman, Dec 11, 2010
    No probably just a bunch of Pinto haters. You know snob Ferrari owners. Your Pinto is sweet. I love custom work and hot rods. Your car is clean. If you always wanted a Ferrari I say get one right away. Sorry for your illness, but we all have some grief to deal with. Best of luck.
     
  4. Mr. V

    Mr. V Formula 3

    Oct 23, 2004
    1,247
    Portland, Oregon
    #4 Mr. V, Dec 14, 2010
    Hello Jeff.

    I just got my first Ferrari, and I opted for a 456 with a 12 cylinder instead of a sportier model with an 8.

    They've depreciated like a rock, are very comfortable, quick and should be "interesting" to try to maintain for a DIY.

    I hear what you're saying about going for it now: what the hell, we're all mortal, and if the reaper starts knocking it's time to start rocking.

    I'm not a Pinto fan *shudder* but you did some quality work there: well done.

    Best of luck!
     
  5. twinturbopinto

    twinturbopinto Rookie

    Dec 9, 2010
    6
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    Jeff
    #5 twinturbopinto, Dec 14, 2010
    Thanks Mr V. If i'm still able to.....wait till you see what i do to my Ferrari at 1/8 of the cost of these ferrari tuner kits. No Diss intended for ANY big name tuners intended or implied. Jeff....the do it yourselfer guy.
     
  6. agup48

    agup48 Two Time F1 World Champ

    Apr 15, 2006
    28,633
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    AG
    #6 agup48, Dec 14, 2010
    Welcome to Ferrarichat Jeff! :)

    That is one badass Pinto :cool:


    Sorry to hear about the tumor & cancer! :(

    I don't own a Ferrari, so no advice from me, good luck with the future Ferrari purchase! :)
     
  7. UpNorth

    UpNorth Formula 3
    Owner

    Sep 30, 2006
    1,768
    Quebec, Canada
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    Francois
    #7 UpNorth, Dec 18, 2010
    Jeff,
    Just read your posts.
    You're most welcome here.
    Get the car you want and drive it like you stole it, man!
    And don't forget to show pics as soon you get your hands on your 308.
    Good luck with your health.
     

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