News & Events

[ CLOSE ]2012 Centreal National Meet Forms Now Available

Check under National Events

January 31, 2012
2012 Central National Meet Forms Available

Registration information and forms for the 2012 Central National Meet in Branson Missouri are now available by
looking under Upcoming Events from the main Webpage.

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[ VIEW ]2012 Western National Meet Forms Now Available

Check under National Events

January 17, 2012
2012 Western National Meet Forms Available

Registration information and forms for the 2012 Western National Meet in Redmond Oregon are now available by
looking under Upcoming Events from the main Webpage.

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[ VIEW ]2012 Eastern National Meet Forms Now Available

Check under National Events

January 14, 2012
2012 Eastern National Meet Forms Available

Registration information and forms for the 2012 Eastern National Meet in Hiawassee Georgia are now available by
looking under Upcoming Events from the main Webpage.

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[ VIEW ]2012 National Officers Announced

January 03, 2012
2012 National Officers Announced

The Board of Director's of the Early Ford V-8 Club would like to announce the 2012 National Officers.
President - Ken Bounds (Illinois)
Vice President - Don Singleterry (California)
Secretary - Steve Lemmons (Washington)

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[ VIEW ]3rd Edition printing of 1935 - 1936 Ford Book and Updated Corrections Available

December 12, 2011
Book Sales: 3rd Edition of 1935 - 1936 Ford Book

The 3rd printing of the 1935-1936 Ford Book is now available. This book has sold over 6000 copies.
Still $29.95 plus S&H.
Updated corrections are also posted on Early Ford V-8 Club website under Ford Book Corrections.
Depending on which edition you have, corrections are available for 1st and 2nd editions.

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[ VIEW ]President's Message December 2011

From the Nov/Dec 2011 V-8 TIMES

December 08, 2011
President's Message December 2011
From the Nov/Dec 2011 V-8 TIMES

Related Documents: Presidents_Message_Nov_Dec_2011.pdf

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[ VIEW ]2012 Early Ford V-8 Club Election Results

December 02, 2011

The votes are in for 2012....and the winners are....

NORTHEAST - TOM GORMLEY                                   CENTRAL - LYNN STRINGER

NORTH CENTRAL - LOU MRAZ                                   EUROPE - OLA HEGSETH

CALIFORNIA/SOUTHEAST 1 - TOM JOHNSTON      AUSTRALIA - GRAHAM TONKIN

Congratulations to the winners, and thank you membership for voting.

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[ VIEW ]Early Ford V-8 Club at Hershey

October 2011

October 27, 2011
Hershey Volunteer Group

The Early Ford V-8 Club was at the 2011 Hershey Meet, sponsored by the Antique Car Club of America again this year.

Eighteen volunteer members from across the country volunteered some of their time to sign up new members, renew memberships, and take orders for the Club's selection of Restoration Books.

Club members from Nebraska, New York, Minnesota, Texas, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Virginia, and Massachusetts worked the V-8 Booth; space that was donated by Dennis Carpenter Ford Reproductions.

We plan on being there next October, and welcome all V-8 members, from across the globe to stop by and visit.  We are always wiling to  talk about the vehicles we adore.  The weather was excellent, and we hope all V-8ers in attendance found what they were looking for.

Mary Hyberg (MN), left,

 and Milly Scheidt (NY)

discuss the weather

at the V-8 Club's

Booth.  

 

 

 

 

 

National Director Dave Collette and wife Nancy

drive their 1935 Ford on to the AACA show field.

 

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[ VIEW ]President's Message October 2011

Bob York

October 19, 2011
Article from V-8 TIMES magazine September/October 2011

Good News  --  Bad News

 

The Good News:  Our Eastern and Central National Meets were both great successes.

 

The Bad News:  Nationals are over for another year. Thanks to our hosting groups for all the hard work that made these events special. It’s always good to get home from vacations, but it’s also exciting to look forward to the next trip.

            As many of you know, I had problems with my ’40 driveline at the Eastern Meet. I want to express my thanks to everyone who helped me out. Tour chair Brandon deWaal made arrangements with Dick Spadaro to use his shop while Ron Michon transported the ’40 to Dick’s place. Dick welcomed me into his shop and provided additional tools, assistance and storage after we determined my rear hub bearing/housing sleeve failure caused my differential failure. (No it wasn’t the U-joint or clutch after all.)

            By the way, after returning home, I made the trip back to New York to retrieve the ’40. (My gasoline bills are a real shock these days!) The ’40 is now back home with the rear assembly out of the car. After 52 National Meet trips, this is the first time I ever had to bring it home “on the hook”.

            V-8ers are a special bunch of folks and the first thing I load before touring is the National Membership Roster. Fellow V-8ers are great about giving assistance when you have problems and need help and my experience proves it.

            I drove my ’48 DeLuxe Tudor to the Central Meet in Auburn. It ran great. (I didn’t want two Hard Luck trophies in a row!) The weather was perfect so it’s really difficult to readjust to Texas summer temperatures again.

            It was great to renew old friendships and make some new ones at the National Meets. It’s sad we only get to see some of out V-8 friends once or twice a year. I hope all of you who attended our National Meets had a great time. Those of you who haven’t been to a National, you don’t know what you’re missing.

            With the coming of fall and cooler weather, it affords the opportunity to get those flatheads out and tour before winter. Let’s all take advantage of the cooler weather and get ‘em out of the garage and on the road. I’ll see you there!

 

Bob York

President

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[ VIEW ]REGIONAL GROUP ANNIVERSARIES TO CELEBRATE IN 2012

Regional Groups set to celebrate!

October 18, 2011
Anniversary Recognition Committee

CONGRATULATIONS "2012" R.G. CHARTER ANNIVERSARIES !!

45 Years:

• RG#5, New England (Feb. 19, 2012) 
• RG#6, Lone Star (June 15, 2012)
• RG#8, Northern Illinois (July 23, 2012)

40 Years:

• RG#46, Twin Cities (Jan. 16, 2012)
• RG#47, Golden Spread (Jan. 16, 2012)
• RG#48, Greater Pittsburgh (April 23, 2012)
•  RG#50, Houston (April 23, 2012)
• RG#51, Central Illinois (April 23, 2012)
• RG#52, Piedmont (August 27, 2012)

35 Years:

• RG#94, South Australia (October 9, 2013)
• RG#96, Northern Virginia (December 11, 2012)

30 Years:

• RG#118, Twin-State (January 18, 2012)

15 Years:

• RG#148, Palomar Mountain V-8's (January 18, 2012)
• RG#149, Southern Ontario (April 12, 2012)
• RG#150, Happy Valley Flatheads (August 20, 2012)

10 Years:

• RG#86, Dixie Real Steel (reinstated RG) (October 1, 2012)
• RG#110, Natural State V-8 (reinstated RG) (October 1, 2012)

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[ VIEW ]FLATHEADS VISIT AUBURN

September 17, 2011
Connie and Jerry Vincentini

Flatheads Visit Auburn

 

August in Auburn, Indiana, became a  time for flatheads to converge and sit proudly on the grounds behind the National Military History Center and later around the town square where the '36 models took front stage and were recognized by the Early Ford V-8 Club directors Bob York, Dave Collette, and Ken Bounds.   Car owners were presented with a special edition license tab and a certificate identifying the seventy-five years of automotive history that had been preserved.

 

All of this vintage celebration was part of the 2011 Central National Meet hosted by Ohio # 141, Northern Indiana #69, Indiana #56, and the Auburn Blue Ovals #169.  Co-chairs Jerry and Connie Vincentini and Ron and Shirley Stauffer, and assisted by registration chair Pat Fenner, planned an interesting central regional event with driving tours through Noble and DeKalb county as well as the traditional meetings.  The Peoples' Choice raffle was held in the Early Ford V-8 Foundation Museum and gave registrants an opportunity to see how much has been done since the museum's dedication in 2009 while enjoying all of the items generously donated by members, sponsors, and clubs.  The swap meet area behind the Auburn Inn was a busy place for swapping car parts and car stories.  A flyover of the show field topped concourse day.  What a sight to see from above.  The Welcome Party, venue meetings, and the Awards Banquet held in the National Military History Center rotunda offered visitors a chance to see not only race and custom cars but over 150 military vehicles.

 

The host clubs' willingness to make a commitment to the hard work necessary and to assist the individual committee heads before and during the meet made it go smoothly.  The clubs donated proceeds left after expenses to the Foundation Museum.  All in all, it was a tremendous time for over 300 registrants and approximately 200 cars that participated in the second regional meet held in Auburn and who supported the activities.  Mayor Norm Yoder reported that flatheads were everywhere.  And they were!

 

Connie and Jerry Vincentini

PHOTOS:  Above Left:  Meet Co-Chair Jerry Vincentinni

Bottom right:  EFV8 National President Bob York and Host Connie Francis Vincentini

 

Related Documents: CNM_photos_by_Mac.pdf

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[ VIEW ]Young Ford V-8er Stands Out

Article by Bob Culp

September 12, 2011
Auburn, In THE STAR newspaper

kpcnews.com AUBURN.

Wherever Jordan Keesling goes, he tends to stand out. At about 6-foot-4 Keesling is taller than most students at his school, and at age 18 he's at least a generation younger than most others at the Early Ford V-8 car shows he frequents on weekends. But that doesn't cause hm to hold back his passion for the vehicles.

Keesling, of Alexandria, and other members of the Early Ford V-8 Club from across the Midwest showed their vehicles in Auburn Friday during the club's central national meet.  It continues today with driving tours and an awards banquet. Keesling takes pride in the blue 1952 Ford pickup he helped his grandfather, Don Stauffer, restore.

Keesling knows every inch of the vehicle, because he took it apart, fixed it up and re-examined each piece -- just as his grandfather had one countless time before. "It's something I'm always going to remember," Keesling said. "Not many pepple get to restore a vehicle like this, but since I did it with my grandfather -- that's something special that I'll never forget." They started on the truck in 2007 when Keesling was 15. Stauffer bought the truck from a man in Tyler, Texas who had purchased it new. Stauffer, is a veteran at restoring early Fords. It just seemed natured to teach his grandson this passion.

It was Keesling's first restoration project, which would be daunting for most young men. But Keesling said Stauffer walked him through each step of the process. "I had a great teacher," he said. It took them two years to finish the job, but Keesling said he is proud of the final result. "I really liked how it turned out," he said. "For awhile, I never wanted to drive it anywhere, but you get over that." Keesling takes a step back and smiles as he explains each part and what it took to finish the entire truck. He finds a small spot of imperfection around the hood. "The more I look, the more I find stuff like this. When I redo this the second time, I'll do a better job," he said. "I don't think I'm every going to get rid of this truck," Keesling added. "This one is special."

. . . . END of ARTICLE by ckpnews man Bob Culp ----------------------------------------------------

BELOW: PHOTOS of Jordan Keesling and his parents at the Central National Meet Awards Banquet Dinner (also pictured is Jerry Vincentinni in the background)  Here Jordan's father is talking about his son and how proud they are of Jordan and his accomplishments.

 

Grandparents pictured below:

Shirley & Ron Stauffer

 

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[ VIEW ]Auburn, Indiana Early Ford V-8 National Meet a Big Success!

August 26, 2011
2011 Central National Meet a great event . . .

The 2011 Early Ford V-8 Club of America, Inc. CENTRAL NATIONAL MEET was so much fun in beautiful Auburn, Indiana.  Registration Chairman Pat Fenner reports "we  have 318 registrations and 180 cars will be on the Concourse.  Also, this year we are celebrating the 75th anniversary of the 1936 models and we have 36 here at our event."    Many people have worked very hard to help put this event on. 

The ladies will enjoy their "Ladies Bus, Brunch and Bonnets" luncheon at Bridgewater Country Club.  Tomorrow, tours are scheduled.  Tour A, Lincoln Highway historical 80 mile round trip; Tour B: Shipshewana 100 mile round trip driving tour to Amish country and including the Hostetler Hudson Museum; AND Tour C, around Auburn, IN on your own (many very special museums here including the Auburn, Cord, Duesenberg Museum, the National Automotive Truck Museum, Hoosier Air Museum, Windmill Museum, etc.). 

Friday night, (Friday August 26th), we enjoyed a special Show & Shine around the Auburn downtown courthouse to showcase the 1936 Fords.  The 1936 Ford vehicles are celebrating their 75th anniversary!

Check our site again for a complete report and more photos to be posted in the near future!  In the meantime, click on these photobucket photos from flathead-jer to see some nice photos of the events.

http://s39.photobucket.com/albums/e157/flathead_jer/Auburn%202011%20CNM/

 

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[ VIEW ]EFV8 EASTERN NATIONAL MEET July, 2011 Photos

Photos by Frank M. RG#5

July 17, 2011
Website Administrator

Enjoy these Concourse & Covered Bridge photos posted by Frank M. of Regional Group #5. Go to this link: http://s34.photobucket.com/albums/d142/frankm3/ENM%202011/

http://s34.photobucket.com/albums/d142/frankm3/enm%20covered%20bridge/?albumview=slideshow

Looks like great fun!  Thanks Frank!!!

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[ VIEW ]Ford Tractor Legacy

April 03, 2011
By Dave Graham

Dave Graham, Associate Editor for the V-8 Times wrote this great article in our V-8 TIMES magazine's Sept./Oct. 2010 issue.  Check it out! Related Documents: Ford_Tractor_Legacy_article.pdf

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[ VIEW ]Newest Regional Group! South New Jersey RG#170

Congratulations

March 05, 2011

SOUTH JERSEY REGIONAL GROUP No. 170

The Early Ford V-8 Club is pleased to welcome the newest Regional Group, the South Jersey Early Ford V-8 Regional Group #170 based in Mays Landing, New Jersey.

OFFICERS:

President: Jeremy McKenzie

Vice President: Richard Renza

Secretary/Treasurer: Ed Kuebler

Board Members: Ed Jeffers and Tom Fynan

Newsletter Editor: Jeremy McKenzie

Other Charter Members are: George Duffy, Jim Applegate, Bob Galik, Vince Tieto, Bob Redington, Joe and Judy Mattie, Ron & Doretta Scott, Bill Smith, Michael Torowus, Bobbie Kuebler, John Duiffy, Jim & Susan Scheuer, Edger Jeffers, Vincent DiAntonio, Joe Smith, Doug McCollum, Sam Baker, Michael Wood, George Bingham and James Kille.

Congratulations. If you are interested in attending their next meeting, it is MARCH 19th. Contact Jeremy McKenzie at 609-829-5099 or Email: jeremy.m.mckenzie@gmail.com

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[ VIEW ]New Zealand Earthquake Updates

February 28, 2011
By John Connelly, Website Chair & California/ Southwest 1 Director

Before and After Photos posted (from internet)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

February 28, 2011 EMAIL UPDATE FROM INT'L REP, BOB WOODFORD

I have had communication with some of our Christchurch members at this stage I know of two who have suffered major damage to their homes,others have also had damage but not to the same extent,most of the homes and buildings  in the earthquake zone have been continually weakened since the initial quake in September ,the major shake last Tuesday was  centred close to the inner part of the city with the result that has been seen all around the world. I have had numerous emails and phone calls from EFV8CA from  around the all offering their best wishes and prayers to all those in  Christchurch and New Zealand .I  can tell you that the v8ers in the Christchurch region have checked with the Tavern where they socially meet on the first Tuesday of the month and are getting together tomorrow night as per usual,it will be then that several will find out that early Ford v8ers from other countries have been concerned for them.Much of the area has been with-out  electricity so such communication as emails and phone systems have not been able to be used,during the past week I have been able to forward emails onto one of their  members who has contacted those he can with the messages. The death toll at this stage is 148 and a possible 50 missing,this event is certainly New Zealand's worst disaster,we see these happenings in other parts of the world, never do we imagine that it could happen in our beautiful country.
On behalf of our Christchurch  V8 Club members thank you for your thoughts and prayers I know that  the concern and support shown from our International Club is greatly appreciated  and will be of comfort during the next week as more of those who have been killed are named,most, if not all of members in Christchurch will know some-one on that list .

                                                                                                                                                        Bob Woodford 
                                                                                                                                          New Zealand  International Rep.

EMAIL UPDATE FROM Bob Woodford

Good morning We thank you for kind thoughts, I will forward your earlier email to our members in Christchurch . At this stage we heard that some members have suffered damage to homes, and some have had lucky escapes during the actual earthquake. There are still over 200 hundred missing and buildings yet to be cleared. (My wife) Margaret and I live some 200hundred miles south of Christchurch, although it was felt here by some we are so lucky not not be effected. We have received many good wishes from fellow V8ers in the US and Australia which is very heartwarming. We had 4 US members attend our 10th National Meet in Hamilton in January 2011 and have meet some of our Christchurch members.

Kind regards Bob and Margaret Woodford International Representative New Zealand

NEW ZEALAND EARTHQUAKE UPDATE: 2-25-11

Tuesday, February 22nd New Zealand suffered a massive 6.3 earthquake which struck near Christchurch. Right now, over 200 people are missing and the death toll is over 100. Aftershocks continue. 70 people have been rescued from the rubble in the first 25 hours. We need to keep New Zealand, their people and our V-8 friends in our prayers. The Early Ford V-8 Club of America is an International Organization, and we have club members who live there. Over 22 members live in Christchurch alone. Our Regional Groups are: RG#117, Southern Kiwi in Invercargill, NZ and RG#103, Northern New Zealand, Awamutu, NZ We will publish an update when and if we hear from our members in New Zealand. Currently, communications are difficult as they recover and rebuild.

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[ VIEW ]Northern Virginia RG96 Website Featured

Check out their website!

February 27, 2011
Website Administrator

Many of our Regional Groups have outstanding websites. 

Check out the Northern Virginia Regional Group No. 96 website and particularly the outstanding photos of their club member's cars in the Calendar Section.  Very nice!

For More Information: Click Here

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[ VIEW ]RG ANNIVERSARIES TO CELEBRATE IN 2011

Regional Groups set to celebrate!

February 06, 2011
Anniversary Recognition Committee

CONGRATULATIONS "2011 Anniversaries" !!  

Several Regional Groups are celebrating significant anniversaries in 2011!!!  They are:

45 YEARS: 

• RG# 3, Western New York
• RG#4, Sacramento

40 YEARS: 

• RG#37, Phoenix
• RG#38, Garden State
• RG#39, Tulsa
• RG#40, San Fernando Valley V-8's
• RG#42, Central Florida
• RG#43, Omaha
• RG#44, Great Salt Lake

30 YEARS: 

• RG#113, Spoon River
• RG#114, Yakima Valley
• RG#115, Dallas
• RG#117, Southern Kiwi

25 YEARS: 

• RG#126, Southern Michigan

15 YEARS: 

• RG#145, Central Iowa
• RG#146, Blue Ridge V-8
• RG#147, Upstate New York

10 YEARS: 

• RG# 159, Cape Cod

 5 YEARS: 

• RG#167, South Carolina Flatheads

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[ VIEW ]President's Message . . . Hello from Texas

Bob York, 2011 President

January 15, 2011
Bob York, 2011 President

Hello from Texas. This is my first effort writing for our outstanding new website. By the way, if you are a new visitor; welcome. This website serves as a great tool for our individual members to interact with fellow club members even if it is just via the keyboard. As 2011 begins, I want to say thanks to all of you who are serving our club in some capacity at the local levels. I also want to acknowledge the members who are not affiliated with regional groups and remain loyal by renewing their memberships. It is easy for those of us so closely involved with the everyday business of the club to forget how many of our folks are “independent”. As we await the winter months passing and we have our old cars safely stored away in the garage, I recommend you spend a little time studying the postings on our V8 forum or reading one of our flathead books. The website forum has a lot of lessons to be learned from reading the questions and or issues and the responses from our very experienced members. Even if you are not restoring a flathead, our manuals are great reading full of model details and interesting stories. They make great gifts too. Check out our online store for specific book details. 

Where in the world did 2010 go? What a great year to be active in our club. I was fortunate to attend the Eastern and Western national meets as well as the Texas tour and Spring Fling. In 2011, as we approach spring and the touring season, I want to encourage all of you to check our schedule of coming events and plan to get those flatheads out and attend. We have numerous tours, activities and events held through out the Flathead world. Given so many great activities in 2010, I can’t wait for the touring season to begin.

In 2011, we are recognizing the 75th anniversary of the famous 1936 Fords. All our members who attend a recognized event this year in a 1936 model Ford will be eligible for our 75th anniversary license tab program. Both of our national meet sites are wonderful locations for a family outing and vacation. I urge each of you to take part; V8 ownership is not a requirement. Just sign up and enjoy the great flathead family fellowship. Registration material is available right here on our website. There is just no better way to see our country than from the driver’s seat of a Ford V8. I look forward to seeing you out on the road in 2011.

The 2011 “Face-to-Face” Meeting of the National Directors and Officers of the Early Ford V-8 Club of America is being held February 17, 18 and 19 in Fountain Hills, Arizona. Anyone who is interested in attending is welcome. The Board and staff members will be meeting to discuss the club’s business. We thank our host Jerry Vincentini for arranging the meeting place at the Fountain Hills Holiday Inn Express.

Again, I look forward to meeting you out on the road with your flathead v8’s in 2011.

Best regards, Bob

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[ VIEW ]President's Message, November 2010

New 2011 Officers Announced

November 29, 2010
From 2010 President Arel Brown

As 2010 winds down and the holidays approach many of us in the colder climates are preparing for winter and freezing weather. Our homes, our bodies and of course our cars, trucks, and tractors are being winterized, radiators drained, the interiors moth balled and a good coat of wax applied to protect the paint and chrome.

Barb and I had a great time attending the western V-8 meet in St. George, Utah. The hosts headed up by Ralph Hubbard and Scott Bringhurst did a super job of organizing and making everyone feel welcome. Many individuals and 12 regional groups pitched in, offering to do whatever was needed and that’s what it takes to make a successful meet. “Many hands make the load lighter”. Matt Ettinger created and donated enough handsome ceramic meet plaques so that everyone who registered could have a memento of the event. I was pleased to have the honor of presenting Bob Drake with a plaque acknowledging his support and promotion of the Early Ford V-8 Club. For over 40 years Bob has always been ready and willing to lend a hand. Bob Drake and his crew were also displaying their latest project “The 1940 Ford Coupe”. As you see the coverage on the club web site it is evident that a good time was had by all. I noticed some obvious differences between the eastern and western meets. In the west many caravans were formed and traveled to the meet together. There were many more modified and display cars taking part in the meet. I had the pleasure of talking with a number of members who traveled in groups of six, eight, and ten car caravans, from the Dakotas, Portland area, Phoenix, and California.

One of my assignments was to select a president’s choice and make the presentation at the banquet. I picked Mike and Barbara Haen‘s 1934 roadster out of Kenwood, California. I saw Mike and his roadster last year when he and a buddy drove out to Auburn, Indiana for the 2009 central meet and the official opening of the Early Ford V-8 museum. The western meet also drew the largest number of past presidents (8) and directors that I recall seeing at any V-8 meet ( grand nationals included). I had the pleasant opportunity to meet and visit with a number of west coast members; Gordon Chamberlain, Nick Alexander, Lou Riga and Nova and Joe Ledlin from British Columbia, Canada to name a few. Having never been in the southwest we were thrilled to see the scenery and tour Zion national park with Doug and Carolyn Keener in Scott Bringhurst’s 1940 V-12 Lincoln. 

After the meet we traveled with the Reichels and Padovanos from Georgia and did some more sightseeing at the Grand Canyon, Monument Valley, and The Four Corners. We also drove to Colorado and rode the steam excursion train from Durango to Silverton. During these travels we stopped for gas in the middle of nowhere and to our surprise we happened onto Texans, Bob York and Connie and Jimmy Gibson who had also stopped for gas. Small World !

The national board of directors held its fourth quarter, conference call meeting on November 13, 2010. Dan Wittern, the club’s business manager, reported that the club enjoyed a very favorable third quarter. The receipts are greater than expected. The club’s technical books continue to create a positive income flow and three year renewals have boosted our revenue above our forecast. The operating expenses are less than expected. A major snafu was unraveled; a substantial number of Canadian members still had not received their July/August V-8 TIMES. It was discovered that one or two boxes destined for Canadian members were shipped by the printing company to the postal system but never arrived. The printer agreed to reprint 270 copies and send them to ALL the Canadian members at no charge to the club.

National directors Jerry Reichel and John McBurney will be completing their second and final terms this year. They were acknowledged for the outstanding support and commitment they have provided to the Early Ford V-8 Club and its members over the past six years. The results of the director election were reported. Over 1400 ballots were mailed in. Wayne Deitrich will be the new southeast representative, replacing Mr. Reichel. Ken Bounds was elected to take over for Mr. McBurney and represent the Midwest. Don Singleterry was unopposed and will again serve California and the southwest. Lloyd Harris was elected to be the international representative for Canada and Bob Woodford was reelected to the New Zealand position.

NATIONAL OFFICERS, 2011:  The slate of National Club  ficers for 2011 as elected by the board of directors will be:

                    

I have summarized a few of the items that were on the agenda. For a complete review of the meeting you should contact your region’s national director.

The 1936 Fords will be enjoying their 75th anniversary in 2011 and the V-8 Club will continue its tradition of creating a special brass license tab to acknowledge this milestone. Early Ford V-8 Club members who attend a national meet with a 1936 Ford will receive one of these collectible toppers and a participation certificate. The Early Ford V-8 Club is the greatest and The V-8 TIMES is the club’s greatest asset! I have been a member since 1972 and belong to three regional groups.

In 2005 I was pleased to have been elected as the national director from the northeast. With Barbara’s able assistance I served the club as the national secretary in 2007 and 2008. I received one of my greatest personal honors when the board of directors selected me as the national president for 2010. I have served the club with diligence and have worked tirelessly to insure that the goals and purpose of the club have been maintained as originally envisioned.

Happy Holidays.             Arel B. Brown, 2010 President

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[ VIEW ]St. George, Utah 2010 Western National Meet Photos

A Terrific Meet ! Oct 18-20, 2010

October 25, 2010
By: Margaret Connelly

The St. George, Utah Western National Meet was a huge success.  There were 342 registrants, and 684 attendees.  Our Zion Tour led by Jay & Janet Harris included 194 classic flathead V-8's and 70+ modern cars!  Our thanks to the St. George Police Department for our excellent escort onto the freeway headed out of town and toward Zion.

The Hosts of the Meet were long-time V-8ers and friends Ralph Hubbard (Pasadena, CA), and Scott Bringhurst (Salt Lake City, UT).  Along with their wives Linda and Judi, and help from many committee chairs and Regional Groups, the meet was enjoyed immensely by all. 

Monday night there was a Welcome Party attended by 690 people!  The Dixie Convention Center was able to handle us all, and everyone seemed to have a good time.  Tuesday evening was the Nostalgia Party, attended by some 550 people.  The events on Wednesday included the Ladies' Luncheon (attended by 225 ladies) with excellent entertainment by the Piute Indians showing us the various native dances and regalia worn by the tribe.  It was amazing!   Wednesday was the CONCOURSE DAY.  We had a few days of drizzle but all turned out okay.

People came in from all over the country for this event.  Ray Beebe flew in from New York - - and Milly & Frank Scheidt came by train from New York to assist with the Judging.  Ken & Carolyn Bounds came in from Illinois to assist with the tabulations too.    Jerry Vincentini was there from Nebraska/Arizona.

We thank all of those who assisted to help make this meet successful.  Hope you enjoyed as much as we did!  Enjoy these photos.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[ VIEW ]St. George Meet LADIES' LUNCHEON PHOTos

October 24, 2010

Judi Bringhurst & Linda Hubbard worked very hard to give us a wonderful Ladies' Luncheon.  They arranged for a plated chicken lunch with a wonderful chocolate dessert.

The tables were set beautifully.  Entertainment was very special.  The Piute Indians came to show us their beautiful regalia and traditional indian dances.

Melissa Clarke's beautiful quilt was on display, to be raffled off at the Awards Banquet.

Judi arranged for a special gift for all the ladies.  A beautiful sterling silver necklace with the KoKoPelli symbol as the centerpiece produced by local silversmiths.  Delightful.  Everyone enjoyed this luncheon very much and we thank Judi and Linda for all their hard work.  Here are some photos to enjoy!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[ VIEW ]South Australia Tanunda Meet, June, 2010 Arrivals Video

7-1/2 minute video

September 01, 2010
Website Administrator

Check out the video from the June, 2010 South Australia Tanunda Meet arrivals.  We found this video posted on You Tube.    If you want to find more, go to You Tube and search under "Early Ford V8 Meets"  --  Enjoy!

For More Information: Click Here

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[ VIEW ]PHOTOS: Eastern National Meet 2010

June 23 - 26, 2010 Charlotte, N.C.

July 05, 2010
Arel Brown, President

Everyone had a great time! Charlotte NC is beautiful and we had the best time at Lowe's Motor Speedway.  Our sincere thanks to the Piedmont-Carolinas Regional Group for putting on such a great event.  Look for the full article in the V-8 TIMES !!  Enjoy these photos.

 

 

 

Dennis Carpenter and friends out on the track and at speed.

Lowe's Motor Speedway,

Charlotte, NC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

President Arel suited up for the Petty Experience,

165 mph ride around the Charlotte oval.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Larry Cossar's 1936 roadster from New Hampshire.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dave Jensen from Oklahoma wth his '35 cabriolet. 

 

 

 

 

 

President Arel Brown and Virginia-based Denny Hudson with his 1933 3-window. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LEFT: Lewis Safriet and his 1933 rouge fordor.

 

 

 

BELOW:  View of concourse inside Lowe's Motor Speedway, Charlotte, NC

 

President's Pick at Eastern National Meet:  Justin LaChausse and his just completed 1948 Mercury convertible restoration that received a Dearborn award!

 

 

 

LEFT:  Beautiful '53 Mercury Convertible owned by Merritt Johnson from Longview, Texas

Very nice '48 Mercury Convertible Owned by Justin LaChause from Casterland, NY.  President's Choice:

 

 

 Sharp '41 Mercury Convertible owned by George Strong from Newton, CT

 

1935 Phaeton proudly displayed by Howard Holmes from Summerfield, Florida

 

 

 

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[ VIEW ]FROM THE PRESIDENT & EASTERN MEET ... July, 2010

July 02, 2010
Arel Brown

Father’s Day is over and the Fourth of July is just around the corner. I hope you are able to take advantage of these weekends and get some enjoyment by cranking up your flathead and taking a ride. Whether its around the block, to a cruise-in or a long distance sight seeing trip. Speaking of a long distance trip, Gail and Clyde Bangiola took a “little trip” from Arizona to North Carolina and received the long distance award at the recently completed eastern national meet.

PHOTO AT LEFT:

President Arel Brown & Grandson Elliott check out the V-8 club's magnetic signs! 

 

 

EASTERN NATIONAL MEET:  Barb and I just returned from Concord, North Carolina and the Eastern National meet. What a great time everyone had seeing old friends, and striking up new acquaintances and enjoying the V-8 atmosphere. The concourse was held inside the Charlotte Motor Speedway. What a great setting, almost 200 vehicles lined up for the concourse amid the roar of NASCAR cars buzzing around in the background. On behalf of the V-8 Club and it’s members I would like to thank our hosts the Piedmont Carolina regional group # 52 for stepping forward and organizing the 2010 eastern meet. Dale Fisher and Ted Wilburn made sure everyone had a great time. Besides myself the following national officers were in attendance; VP Bob York, from Texas and national secretary, and 2009 national President Jerry Reichel (GA). The national directors attending included Dave Collette (PA), John McBurney (MO), Don Singleterry (CA), and Lynn Stringer (MI). Past Presidents included Jerry Reichel 2009, Craig Gorris 2007 &2008, Charlie Gunn 2001-2002, Don Rogers 1999-2000. A number of past directors were also spotted and they included Bruce Nelson (MN), Waymon Brownlee (GA), Larry Cossar (NH), Dennis Carpenter (NC), Danny Driskell (AK) and Pat “Mr 32” McFarland (NY). The national club made several presentations. At the presidents meeting I had the pleasure of presenting retiring Judging Standards Committee Chairman, John Griscom with a plaque for his 10 years of leadership and guidance. At the welcome party, the national board members, lead by Jerry Reichel, honored Janice and Dennis Carpenter for the support and encouragement they have provided to the V-8 Club over the past years. Several candidates for national director positions were also on site. They include incumbent Don Singleterry (CA) Ken Bounds, Midwest candidate, and Wayne Deitrich who is persuing the southeast directorship. Two international Reps, Bob Woodford -New Zealand & Canadian candidate Lloyd Harris from Ontario are also running to represent their respective countries.

DIRECTORS NEEDED:  A reminder, if you are interested in contributing to the V-8 Club and this hobby, there is still time to submit your name and resume as a candidate for one of the national director positions that are open (Midwest, Southeast, or California/southwest). You must contact V8 Times editor Jerry Windle immediately at v8times@cox.net. Step up and offer to serve !

National Director John McBurney is overseeing the 75th anniversary promotion of the 1935 Fords, John and I presented certificates and special anniversary license tabs to the 17 V-8 clubs members who showed up at Concord with their 1935 Fords.

The biggest thrill for me was selecting Justin LaChausse’s freshly completed 1948 Mercury convertible for the President’s Award. This was the culmination of a 2 ½ year restoration and the first time the car had been shown. The combination of the buckskin tan body, black top and a real eye catching red interior and was rewarded with a Dearborn Award. You may remember Justin, as he received the club’s youth award in 2000, He has since graduated with an engineering degree from Rochester Institute of Technology and is employed as an engineer for Toyota. He is a master judge and served as a deputy judge at the eastern meet.

Summer is here and many car events are on the docket. In July and August many regional groups are scheduling their annual outings and picnics. Take advantage of these opportunities; participate and enjoy the fellowship and comradriee with fellow V-8 enthusiasts. I know you will find it very enjoyable.    AREL BROWN, PRESIDENT            

Below, Presidents Pick, at Eastern Meet.

Justin LaChausse and his just completed 1948 convertible restoration that received a Dearborn award!

 

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[ VIEW ]South Australian Meet, June 11 - 14, 2010

June 25, 2010
Graham & Shirley Tonkin

The 2010 National Event held in Tanunda in the Barossa Valley of South Australia over the June long weekend was a great success. All entrants thoroughly enjoyed themselves and had a great relaxing weekend. The judging of the vehicles was done without fuss and all winners were very happy with the outcome.

The weather was mild and sunny and without rain considering it was winter time.   We had over 100 entrants from Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia and New Zealand.

As well as the static and judging day they did a run to the National Motor Museum at Birdwood South Australia where many of the interstate entrants had never been to before.

Graham & Shirley

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[ VIEW ]FROM THE OVAL OFFICE, V-8 TIMES article

By Arel Brown

June 22, 2010
From the President

I hope that everyone is experiencing good "car" weather and has prepared their vehicles for the summer driving season.  You know the routine:  vacuum up the moth balls, change the oil, lubricate the chassis, flush the cooling system and check the brakes. 

I want to take a portion of my message sharing some of the information that we gleaned from the V-8 club survey taken last fall.  This random survey was mailed worldwide to 309 members.  Some 170 members completed and returned the questionnaire.  It is believed that our average member is nearly 74 years old (until he gets behind the wheel, then he's 20 again).  According to survey results, the length of membership is spread quite evenly:  15% over 30 years.  The remaining 70% is pread evening between three and 30 years.  Approximately 1/3 of responders are members of a Regional Group.  Even though less than 7% of our members will attend a National Meet, 61% of responders felt is was important to attend a national meet.

The survey asked the responders to rate member benefits:  The V-8 TIMES magazine was the most important, followed closely by the club's restoration books, and then the National Meets.  The National Website and Regional Group membership were valued nearly equally with 56% of the rsponders rating them import or very important.

Regarding ownership of 1932-53 Ford products:  43% own one, 20% own two, 15% have three and 19% own four or more.  One responder reported currently owning 20 vehicles.

When asked how best to concentrate club efforts for increasing membership, the majority indicated that efforts should be directed at involving and attracting younger members.  The number two directive was to provote the club as it currently exists.  Expanding the range of production years the club covers was the least acceptable option.  The board considers the information from this survey very important and is using it to help direct our efforts and resources.  A complete overview of the survey is planned for a future V-8 TIMES article.

A reminder:  the club needs interested candidates to serve as national directors!  John McBurney (Midwest) and Jerry Reichel (southeat) will be completing their second and final terms; Don Singleterry (CA-SW 2) will be up for re-election.  There will also be an election for a new Canadian representative as Len Murray is retiring.  For details refer to the March/April V-8 TIMES, page 14, or contact me. 

Now, get those vehicles out and remember the Early Ford V-8 Club is "The Home of the Flatheads!"

Arel Brown, President

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[ VIEW ]Advertise your Regional Group with EFV8CA Magnetic Signs!

Get attention when out driving your V-8 !!!

January 02, 2010

EFV8CA MAGNETIC SIGNS

A few months back, Director Bob York got the idea to publicize our car club(s) when out and about on the road.  $20 per set, including S&H.  Such a deal!  Several Regional Groups have ordered these beautiful magnetic signs to use when touring.  They are 9" Diameter.  High Quality and won't hurt your paint.

Version 1:  Features a dark blue border where you can imprint your personalized text in White on the blue background.

Version 2:  Features a white border where you can imprint your personalized text in Red on the white background.

GREAT IDEA BOB.  Contact: 

EFV8CA Vice President, Bob York,

PO Box 130, Lavon, TX 75166, or Email:  bobyorkford1@aol.com

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[ VIEW ]1937 Ford Book pre-orders to ship out THIS WEEK !!

December 16, 2009
V-8 Accessories: 1937 Ford Book SHIPPING THIS WEEK

The 1937 Ford Book:

UPDATE:  Pre-orders of the 1937 Ford Book are shipping out THIS WEEK from the publisher.  Some report they recieved theirs already!

We will be shipping the 1937 Ford Books as soon as they arrive at our V8 Accessories facility.  They are scheduled to ship from the publisher to us this Friday. So if all goes as planned, we will have the books in our inventory pretty soon.

220 pages, spiral bound, softcover.  This is the long-awaited, much anticipated 1937 Ford Book.  This book contains an abundance of illustrated, detailed pages with chapters on Interior, Exterior, Engine Compartment, Upholstery Swatches, Chapters on the 85 hp and 60hp Engines, Accessories and much more!

$44.95, plus Shipping & Handling

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[ VIEW ]Welcome to our newly redesigned Website ! A few words from the President

September 22, 2009
Letter from the EFV8 President, Jerry Reichel

Hello to all fellow V8’ers and old car enthusiasts!  Welcome to our website.

We are the Worldwide Early Ford V-8 Club, dedicated to the “Flathead V-8” and the 1932 to 1953* Ford built cars, trucks and vehicles it powered.   We are over 9,100 members strong and are continually working to preserve and promote these legendary vehicles and their time span in our automotive history.

Welcome to our new website, it’s just as I promised, all new, user friendly and as interesting and informative as the V-8 Times. There are a multitude of choices, everything from Club history, links to regional groups, membership options, our online store, book updates, classified ads for cars and parts, upcoming events and a discussion forum. Due to “spam” and some “unwanted visitors and advertisements” we will be requiring you to register; this is an easy onetime process requiring your name and a password. After that its click and go.

Cheryl and I enjoyed both National Meets we attended this year, it’s always nice to see old friends and to meet new ones. Both meets were well done and well attended, my hat is off to all who made it possible. I know hosting a National meet is not easy but I encourage all RG’s to give it some thought, they are an important part of our yearly event calendar.

I know this has been said before but this time you can take it to the bank. The '37 book is finally going to be published, we have cleared the last hurdle and it’s being made print ready now and will be at the printer soon. Watch for advanced sale announcements.

Don’t forget we are always looking for Directors.  If you are interested get your info on file, contact the Director in your region for all the details.

Take some time and go through the new website main menu, see what we have to offer, join in the V-8 fun. It’s all there with just a “CLICK."

Jerry

*Ford produced V-8 powered vehicles for the Canadian international market through 1954 which are recognized!

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[ VIEW ]SUMMARY & PHOTOS: Central National Meet - - so much fun!

Meet Hosts: Ohio #141, Northwest Indiana #69, Indiana #56 and Auburn Blue Ovals #169

September 06, 2009
Article by Connie Francis, RG#43

CENTRAL NATIONAL MEET,

Aug. 28 – Sept. 1, 2009

Great Fun! A Big Success.

The Early Ford V-8 Central National Meet '09 filled the local motels, show field, and town square with 340 registrants and 263 flatheads in Auburn, Indiana. Many enjoyed the driving tour to Shipshewana to visit Hostetler's Hudson Museum and other venues. The Welcome Party at the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum was enjoyed by 490 attendees, and our Banquet at the National Military History Center and Kruse Automotive and Carriage Museum provided everyone with a transportation delight. A fly over with a photographer snapping pictures of the concourse display and pictures from atop Auburn's city hall of the town square's Show and Shine featuring the ‘34 Fords added to the event's excitement.

Co-chairs Ron Stauffer and Jerry Vincentini were assisted by Ohio #141, Northwest  Indiana #69, Indiana #56, and Auburn Blue Ovals #169. members. Pat Fenner served as registration chairman.   All the hard work paid off guys.  A big thank you to all of those volunteers who donated their time to help with this national meet.

This regional meet coincided with the Dedication of the Early Ford V-8 Foundation Museum which was held September 1, 2009. During the meet foundation members enjoyed the culmination of their vision as the museum's contents told flathead history.

 

 

 

 

PHOTOS and a complete article will be printed in our award winning V-8 TIMES magazine.

Also, check out Don Clink's photos (RG#20)

Go to   http://norgv8club.org, click on 'Auburn 2009 Photos' . . . and enjoy!      END

Related Documents: Auburn_2009.jpg

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[ VIEW ]Early Ford V-8 Foundation Museum Dedication

Jerry Windle's Big Adventure

September 05, 2009

CENTRAL NATIONAL MEET /

EARLY FORD V-8 FOUNDATION DEDICATION

 

Thank you to Jerry Vincentini for this photo of the dedication day!

Here's a photo taken at the Central National Meet of the Early Ford V8 Foundation Museum dedication.  Gary Huckins took the photo of the great Tires & Wheels Display area.  Jerry Windle tells us that he and Gary went early to set up the Foundation Gift Shop where they sold over $4,000 in books and gifts!  Congratulations guys.

Other Photos show the dedication ceremony. 

Check out more photos and the entire story in the V-8 TIMES magazine.

It was a great meet!!!  Everyone had a great time visiting the Foundation Museum.

Thank you to Jerry Vincentini for these photos.

More photos at

www.fordv8foundation.org

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[ VIEW ]SUMMARY & PHOTOS: 2009 International Scandinavian Meet

Randers, Denmark July 3-6

August 21, 2009
John Connelly, Website Chairman

Ola Hegseth, our European International Representative, tells us that the Denmark 2009 International Scandinavian Meet was a great success. 

Many traveled from the surrounding countries, and all had a good time.  Photo below shows a 1954 French Ford Vedette, (Model F22E 53/54) . . . and his 1938 Ford Sedan.  Next Photo shows Ola's '38 car coming home on a trailer [it's already running again].  Check out our 2010 Meet schedule for the next Scandinavian meet.  Ola's report follows here:

Greetings from Ola . . .

The great Meet is over. There were more than I think 60 FoMoCo-cars there and among all those people there were 4 persons from USA. Two of theme Mike Sanders and wife from Lane Morgan Hill, Calif and Wilma Lenz and Mark Norel from San Leandro. There were 1/4 from Sweden, 1/4 from Norway and the rest from Denmark.

The weather was fantastic temperature + 30 degrees Celsius all the days but when we were in return the first rain was falling and at the last day -  The Ford would not bring us home together as you can see of the following picture(309). The pulley in crankshaft ended in two pieces, and there were no parts to find, so we must leave the '38 in the garden to a good friend in Denmark. The Ford came home last friday by a trailer (2321) and now its running again. The new pulley is more solid than the old one. 

Wednesday first we are going to a big Car Meet in Sweden and this time I've to use mine French Ford V8 Vedette(see Picture above) the green one. It has only 68 HP and is not as speedy as the '38. Can you see some likely of the Mercury, it was over here called the BabyMercury?  Best Ford V8 Greetings from your International Rep-Europe 

OLA HEGSETH

 

More Photos? Check the Denmark RG website !! http://fordv8.dk  click on Gallerie and then select 2009 meet photos

 

ALSO, check out the 8:05 minute VIDEO posted online by Karsten Johnsen at  http://www.vimeo.com:80/7142406  a LOT of AWESOME V-8's.

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[ VIEW ]ANNOUNCING THE 1932 FORD BOOK

July 02, 2009

The 1932 Ford Book, A Production Chronicle and Restoration Guide (A Gigantic Two-Volume Set!)

By Dave Rehor

1932 V-8 Times Technical Advisor

"An all-new look at the 1932 Ford in a two-volume, 620-page, hardcover book (or paperback) loaded with over 900 photos, illustrations, and drawings, the vast majority of which are of the period.

It is the first book to cover virtually all factory-bodied '32 model passenger cars, commercial vehicles, and trucks produced by Ford both in and outside of the U.S.A. The seemingly-endless changes made in the short production life of this icon are chronicled on a part-by-part basis revealing the effort and accomplishments of Ford's employees in a few short months. While it is first and foremost a restoration guide, it reads like a novel and will be a must-have for anyone who shares the passion for the 'Deuce."

This book has received several very favorable revews in current car culture magazines. Check it out. Get this two-book set today!!  Check out our OnLine Store for ordering instructions. 

Order now, a reprint of the original 1932 Ford Book will be included FREE with your order for a limited time, while supplies last.  Soft-bound, $84.95, plus S&H. 

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[ VIEW ]1949-1951 Lincoln Engine

Lincoln passenger V-8, 337 cubic inches!

July 02, 2009

Late 1949 to 1951 Lincoln V8 came out with the big flathead V8 in 1949. This engine displaced 337 cubic inches and was used in the Lincoln passenger.

Differing horsepower ratings reflect the slight differences between the two engines. This was a significantly heavier engine at about 950 lbs. than the more common 221 to 255 cubic inch V8's that Ford used for their smaller trucks and Ford & Mercury cars. This engine was known as the "8EL" engine for Lincolns and as the "8EQ" engine for large Ford trucks (F-7's and F-8's). Aside from its physical size, the easy way to identify this engine is the distributor, which is mounted at the rear of the engine near the fuel pump. The heads are held down by 27 head bolts (or studs with nuts). Crankshafts were supported by three main bearings like the small V8's. The truck engines were built with solid lifters. The Lincoln engines were equipped with hydraulic lifters only. Lincoln crankshafts were of forged steel. The E series engines delivered more horsepower, but also more torque for the heavy vehicles they powered. These engines are similar to the smaller 8BA/8RT and EAB/EAC engines. Very few parts interchange with the more common 221 to 255 cubic inch flathead V8. Some aftermarket speed parts were made for these engines back in the 1950's, but nothing is being produced today (at this time). Most common rebuild parts can still be found from various antique Ford vendors and suppliers.

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[ VIEW ]Australian Fords - The Deluxe Coupe Sedan

July 01, 2009
Craig Gorris

Before the Second World War, the Australians produced Fords in Sidney. Although they looked the same as their American "cousins," the Australian's created a number of unique models.

As an example, in 1939, Ford (USA) offered a Standard and Deluxe model.  The Model Number was designated as Model 91A.  The Standard car was available in a 2 Door, 4 Door and Coupe.  The Deluxe was available in a 2 Door, 4 door Coupe and Convertible.  The Convertible did not have a back seat but did have a rumble seat.  In Australia, for whatever the reason, the following models were produced:  A Standard Roadster, Coupe, 2 Door Sedan, 4 Door Sedan, Coupe Utility.

The Coupe Utility otherwise known as the "Ute" began life as a Coupe and was transformed into a Pick-up truck.  The Deluxe series included a Roadster, Coupe, 2 Door Sedan, 4 Door Sedan, Coupe Sedan, Convertible and Coupe Utility. 

The Coupe Sedan was a unique vehicle.  It featured a "fold down" rear seat that would move forward as the seat back was folded down.  This provided 6 feet of space from the trunk to the back of the rear seat.  The body style itself had a more pronounced slope that a conventional sedan, hence the nickname "Sloper."

During a visit to New Zealand, I happened to meet a fellow member and his wife who owned one of these rare models.  Their names were Trevor & Yvonne Latham.  I had the opportunity to examine this unique vehicle "first hand."  Indeed, the rear seat did fold down enabling one to transport a great amount of material.  Moreover, the standard leather interior attested to the fact that this vehicle could also be used for serious hauling.  Trevor rescued a "basket case" and painstakingly restored this Jefferson Blue beauty to its original understated elegance.

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[ VIEW ]Ford & Norman Rockwell

By Jerry Windle, V-8 Times Editor

July 01, 2009
Jerry Windle, V-8 Times Editor

Ford Motor Company has a long history with famed illustrator Norman Rockwell.  In 1953, a calendar was produced to celebrate Ford Motor Company's 50th Anniversary that included six Rockwell works protraying highlights in the life of Henry Ford and the history of Ford Motor Company. 

The calendar was distributed to homes, offices, school classrooms, and commercial businesses.  Over one million copies of the calender were distributed at Ford, Lincoln and Mercury dealerships.  Included in the calendar is a water-color of Henry Ford working on his original car. see below

In addition, Rockwell did another illustration featuring the profiles of Henry Ford, Edsel Ford and Henry Ford II - the Ford family that had controlled the company for the first 50 years.

Ironically, there were very few SATURDAY EVENING POST covers by Rockwell that featured a Ford automobile, or at least part of one.

These images not only appeared on the calendar but on puzzles, showroom posters and other advertising media.  Today they are very collectible, especially during the 100th anniversary  of the Ford Motor Company.    [from Jan/Feb 2003 V-8 Times magazine]

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[ VIEW ]You can translate foreign language sites using Google Translate

July 01, 2009

It has recently been brought to our attention that you can go to GOOGLE TRANSLATE and somehow then go to a foreign language / international website and have it translated from the foreign language into English - - or whatever!!!  Interesting.  Try these links: (unfortunately these links take you out of our website!  click your BACK arrow and you'll come back to the EFV8CA website!) . . .

 

ARGENTINA, RG# 164  http://translate.googleusercontent.com/translate_c?hl=en&sl=es&tl=en&u=http://clubfordv8.com.ar/fordv8/entrada/entrada.htm&rurl=translate.google.com&usg=ALkJrhgnBDciZb2D-IgjCW7X5KwLlR2hhw

 

DENMARK, RG#136  http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=da&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fordv8.dk%2F

 

NORWAY, RG#102  http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=no&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.earlyfordv8.no%2F

 

SWEDEN, RG#58  http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=sv&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fordv8.se

 

CHECK IT OUT!!!

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[ VIEW ]FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)

June 30, 2009

CLASSIFIED RULES:  Users agree to these rules when using the Classifieds.

1. Restrictions:  No commercial, business or Ebay ads please.
2. POSTING AN AD:  You need to be Logged In to post a Classified Ad.  If you are not a member, you will need to Create a New User Name and Password first. Enter website and on the Home Page in the masthead area at the top of the page go to SITE LOGIN area and click on "Create a New Account" .  A menu form "Create your Login Credentials" will pop up and you will need to complete the blanks and hit submit.   Classified Ad Posting:  To place a Classified Ad, you log on to the website and on the Home Page, in the left-hand Menu column, click on "Classified."  The Classified Ad page will pop up.  In the upper right-hand corner there is a link "Submit An Ad."  Click on this link to submit a Classified Ad for sale or wanted. "Submit a Classified Ad" form will come up on the screen.  Fill in the blanks.  Be sure to select FOR SALE or WANTED, and also Automobiles, Memorabilia, Parts, or Tools and hit Submit to Preview.  After Preview, hit Submit again and your ad will go to the Website Administrators for review and approval.  Approval is usually within 24 hours.
3. CAN I DELETE MY AD AFTER THE SALE?  You can go to the "Classifieds" and at the top you will see a tab to Manage Existing Ads.  Click on that and make the changes you want.
4. HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE FOR AN AD TO BE POSTED? It usually takes from a couple of hours to 24 hours.  We are notified, then review and approve the ads as appropriate.  This has dramatically cut down on the spam and porn that was being posted on our previous software.
5. HOW DO WE PREVENT SCAMMERS:  Unfortunately, we cannot stop the scammers sending us strange or "bogus" offers.  Everyone needs to be careful in dealing with incoming offers to make sure the buyer is legitmate.  Be careful not to deal with anyone that seems suspicious, especially if they are from a foreign country offering more than your ad asks . . . and wanting you to send money back to them!  Be careful. 

Thank you.  If you have any questions, contact the Website Administrator.  See the bottom of the Home Page.

 

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6.  No Advertising of parts or cars; no Ebay or business/commercial ads (please use the "Classified" for ads Wanted or For Sale).
7. VIEWING MULTIPLE TOPICS ON SCREEN:  You can choose to see more than 10 Topics at a time ... Log In and choose "Preferences" from the top bar on the Forum page.  Scroll down and Change the "Default Topics Returned" parameter to 25 or 50, and save the changes. Since this setting is stored in your browser 'cookies' (if enabled), it seems to use that stored value even if you are not logged in.  So, if you use a PC that you haven't logged into the forum from, the setting still seem to remain at the default. 
8. EXTERNAL PHOTO LINKS ON FORUM:  You can still use external photo links in your posts on the new forum. They follow the rules of any link in that they have to have the URL link qualified down to the full image file name (example: .jpg). The links will open in a new browser window, the same as an uploaded image attached to a post. Since an image attachment to any post does not display inline with the post, the results are the same. You can use multiple external links within a post. This link is from photos on a site from Don Clink's 'Deuce@75' albums:
   
   http://donclink.com/deuce_75_1/images/dscn2950.jpg
   
   Using links from photo sites such as Photobucket can help in "size" issue with uploaded attachment files. For best viewing in web browsers, photos should be around the 800x600 pixel range, and probably not more than 1024x768. Most cameras today store HUGE jpg image files, as the default settings are in the 7, 8, 10, and 12Mb image sizes. The image files that are then attached are very large, and the browser can't display the full image size without using the scroll bars. Use the re-sizing functions of your photo editing software to reduce the image to 800x600, which reduces the file sixe and the image load time in the browser. Don uses Google's free Picassa3 software, which is an excellent photo management product. All of the photo albums of the Deuce, Grand National, and Auburn that are links on the NORG site were built using Picassa's web creation functions. And it's free?  (THANKS to Don Clink for the info!)
9. HOW DO I SHOW MY EMAIL ADDRESS ALONG WITH MY USERNAME?  You can LogIn on the Forum, and select PREFERENCES.  On this page Members can add optional information such as their City,State, Country; Occupation; Hobbies: list a Homepage; list AOL Instant Messanger Handle; Signature; "Make Email Address viewable to others;" and even change the number of Default Topics shown on a page.  WHEN others click on your profile, they will see this information.
   

LOGIN TO WEBSITE:  How do I login to site? Answer: Enter the website @ www.earlyfordv8.org. On the Home Page look at the top of the page where it says "SITE LOGIN: Username: __________ Password: ___________. Enter your Username and Password and then click on the ">" tab to the right of "password."    IF YOU ARE A FIRST-TIME USER of this newly redesigned (10-1-09) website, click on "Create a New Account" in the masthed and fill in the blanks. Follow the prompts and Login.

LOGIN TO WEBSITE NOT WORKING: Site is not recognizing my Username/Password?

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If you already have a "Membership" username and password, and are attempting to login using those value, please know that they will not grant you access to the advanced features of this website.  Those credentials may be used only to login to the "Renew/Updaqte Membership" area of our site, since membership information is maintained on a system separate from our main website.

To gain access to features such as the ability to post topics in our forum or to place classified ads, you must create a new account.  You may do so using the same Username and Password as with your "Membership" account; our system will let you know if those credentials are no longer available.  If so, you will need to establish a unique username/password combo for website access.

 

MEMBERSHIP LOGIN:  How do I login to the Membership area to join, renew or update? Answer: The EFV8CA website and the Membership area operate using two different Login systems. You MUST register in both areas to be able to utilize the services. You may end up with two diferent User Names and Passwords. Try to use the same for both; however, there are no guarantees that someone else might have already used your favorite password or user name.

• EFV8CA WEBSITE REGISTRATION: Click on Create a New Account" at the top of the Home Page and follow the prompts.
• MEMBERSHIP/CORNERSTONE REGISTRATION: Click on either the yellow box in the masthead "Become an EFV8 Club Member today" or click on the Menu in the left margin of the Home Page "Renew/Update Membership." Select the appropriate choice to join and follow the prompts.

 

MEMBERSHIP EXPIRATION:  WHEN does my membership expire? Answer. Membership in the Early Ford V-8 Club is on a cycle. If you join in July, your membership is not due until the following July. The easiest way to tell when your membership expires is the label on the envelope that your V-8 Times is delivered in. Right on the label is your membership expiration date. You may also 'email us' at registration@cornerstonereg.com about your membership renewal date. You will receive an E-mail answer in a short time.

 

NEARBY V-8ers:  HOW do I find other V-8'ers or Regional Groups in my area? Answer. Go to the REGIONAL GROUP DIRECTORY tab in the Main Menu of this website and click. Lookup RG's by state/city. Also, as a member you will receive a Membership Roster with the March/April V-8 TIMES. This Roster lists all members in alphabetical order, by state, including their address, city/state, phone number and type of vehicle (unless they opt out of being listed). It also lists Regional Groups, their address, city/state, contact and phone number. We list the National Officers, Directors, International Representatives, V-8 Club Committee & Staff and past club Presidents. Along with all this information you also get the club By-Laws, Judging Manual and the V8 Times Index of Articles.

 

NATIONAL MEETS:  WHEN and WHERE are the NATIONAL MEETS? Answer. Traditionally, the Early Ford V-8 Club of America has three National Meets each year: Eastern, Central and Western. Every five years, one Grand National Meet is held. Although it has been held in one or more places, Dearborn, Michigan seems to be the most popular. The next one will be the 50th Anniversary of the Early Ford V-8 Club and is scheduled for 2013. The exact date is yet to be determined. You will find the most up-to-date information on the club website in EVENTS. Just click on the menu tab to find out more.

 

V-8 MODELS & PARTS:  I'm looking for a specific model V-8 and parts. Where do I find them?   Answer. The V-8 TIMES classifieds, the club Website classifieds, Regional Group members, and Swap Meets and the Internet always have a lead for cars and parts. The advertisers in the V-8 TIMES also specialize in your specific needs. Also check out the Vendors and Friends page located in the Links on the club website. You can also place a Classified Ad in the website for your specific requirements.  You can also search our Car Information section, click on Car Codes section of the website to see the various models.  Hemmings Motor News magazine is also always a good starting place to look for cars and parts . . . even Ebay online.

 

V-8 RESTORATION:  I've got a question about my V8 Restoration. Who do I contact? Answer. If you're in a Regional Group, that's the first place to start. The Cub does have Technical Advisors for specific model years as listed in the V-8 TIMES and also on the Website under "STAFF." Send your question to the Editor and note which advisor you would like to contact. Also, visit the Forum on the website and post your question to the membership. You will get results. One of the items that can be used are the club written books. You will find a list of them in the V8 TIMES and on the website ON LINE STORE. Check out the On Line Store on the website for a complete list of books with cover photos and descriptions and pricing.

 

V-8 TIMES SEARCHABLE INDEX:  How do I find a specific article by keyword or topic?  Answer:  Go to V-8 TIMES section in the Main Menu. Then click on Searchable Index.  Type in the key words or topic you are looking for and the article information will pop up.  NOT the article, but the information about where it was published: which V-8 Times issue and the date.
Then you can check your own library or ask in the Forum specifically if anyone has that V-8 TIMES issue.  You might even be able to buy a back issue from the OnLine Store if it is still available.  You would need to write to the v8accessories@gmail.com to ask.

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