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ersatz

07-31-2012 @ 3:03 PM

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I wanted a hat that was personally meaningful to me. So I ordered a couple of EFV-8 patches and had them sewn to some hats of mine. Cost me $3.50 each to have the patches sewn on the hats at a local tailors. Now I'm ready for cruises and meets.

ford38v8

07-31-2012 @ 7:14 PM

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You're gonna take your club car on a cruise? Sounds like fun... Bermuda or Fiji?

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07-31-2012 @ 8:33 PM

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I have one just like them. Now all you need is to carry some club applications in your glove box and pass them out to those who have a Ford V-8 and never heard of the club. I was at a car event last week and encountered 3 people with Ford V-8s and they never heard of the club. Needless to say I gave them the spiel and an application. I suspect two of the three will join after looking at my V-8 Times.

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08-01-2012 @ 11:07 AM

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FYI: The Club's 50th Anniversary Committee is working on a line of clothing including caps for next year's celebration. All will feature a 50th Anniversary logo. Stay tuned. Don't know when ads will appear in the V-8 TIMES yet, perhaps by end of the year.

ersatz

08-02-2012 @ 4:05 PM

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As a matter of fact my affiliation with the club came about by meeting a member at a cruise and he had an application on his person. I just write down the website for anyone who is interested.

I look forward to seeing the 50th Anniversary line of clothing! Hope they consider a variety of caps. Sweatshirts would be great too!

ford38v8

08-02-2012 @ 4:43 PM

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Ersatz, Keep an eye on the below listed website. It is new and under construction at the present time, but will in the near future show some 50th anniversary items you'll be interested in.

www.v8grandnational.com

Alan

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08-02-2012 @ 5:51 PM

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@ersatz - I hope the caps include what looks to be a healthy head of hair sticking out from the back and bottom......Bald sucks!

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08-02-2012 @ 8:02 PM

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MG, bald is great. Just look around at other V-8 club members and you'll see lots of old bald headed guys, myself included.

08-02-2012 @ 8:43 PM

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I'd rather eat a booger than to be bald!

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08-02-2012 @ 9:32 PM

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MG, that's unfortunate for you, but I'll do my part and donate a couple for you. Would you prefer green or yellow?

Alan

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