V-8 News Southern Ontario Regional Group #149 Early Ford V-8 Club
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V-8 News Southern Ontario Regional Group #149 Early Ford V-8 Club Volume 19 –Issue 6 – 1932-54 FORD, METEOR, MERCURY, MONARCH, LINCOLN –FLATHEAD V8 JUNE 2015 Member cars lined up at the Safety Meet held on May 9th at Houston Ford, Stouffville, On. Club Executive President John Narraway 905-831-5747 Directors: Glenn Broad 416-281-6780 [email protected] Vice President George McDonald 519-940-4684 Ray Cook 905-473-5104 Secretary Paul Denter 416-509-8154 Vern Kipp 416-266-1628 Treasurer Lloyd Harris 905-683-4296 Ernie Sheriff 416-787-7272 Past Pres. Mike McLean 705-437-1760 Sid Stevens 905-683-4316 Doug Torrell 905-478-8121 [email protected] Membership Paul Varty 905-853-1724 [email protected] Chairperson Ian Hackett 905-723-4386 Stan Walker 705-721-1448 s.walker [email protected] [email protected] Club Mailing Address – Southern Ontario RG #149 Editor / Publisher 11 Love Crescent. Lloyd Harris 905-683-4296 or 705-454-8784 or [email protected] Ajax, On, L1S 4T3 Coming Events 2015 June 16 – Outdoor meeting – Car Paint Rep to make a presentation. June 20 - All Ford gathering at the Country Heritage Park. Milton July 12 – Annual Picnic Goodwood Park, Goodwood, Ontario 10: a.m. Bring a trunk full of car parts etc. to sell. Food is being ordered as we put this issue together. See you there! July 21 – Outdoor meeting - George McDonald to continue his presentation on towing trailers and Government Rules/Regulations. August 18 – Meeting – held inside – speaker to be announced. Sept. 12 – Members make a note in your busy schedule to bring your old vehicle to the Salvation Army Men’s Camp Jackson’s Point Conference Centre for the Camp members to enjoy and also enjoy a nice lunch put on by the Salvation Army. More details to follow. Let Mike McLean know if you plan on attending. Sept.26 – Fall Tour – this is a tentative date, more details to follow as the date/tour is firmed up. Oct – Overnight Tour is being worked on and date/details to follow from Barry Moore. Nov. – Chris Whillans guest speaker on SVOA – Nomination night for executive positions. Dec. – Annual General Meeting. If you would like a Coming Event posted, send details to Lloyd Notice Stan Walker is once again in charge of collecting any and all activities pictures that members may take during 2015 and he will make a presentation on the events of the club for all of 2015 at the January 2016 meeting. Only send pictures by email please with details to Stan @ [email protected] Fellow Members We have an ongoing need articles for the V8 News on your current vehicle(s) or on a vehicle you once owned. We would like to read about the interesting times you had with your vehicles in your younger days. Or you may have a story of someone such as a neighbour or brother or sister or parent or relative who had a Ford experience. I have been receiving very good information for the V8 News and want it to continue. If you would like to discuss a possible article call me at 905-683-4296 or email me at [email protected]. Cottage number 705-454-8784, is where I will be there the majority of the time this summer/fall. Lloyd Harris Archive Items . If you have any pictures please send those by email as I have difficulty with my pc working with hard copy pictures. (I need a computer with more hardware including desktop publishing and that is expensive). Any questions contact Lloyd This Newsletter is made available for members of our club and other regional members of the Early Ford V8 Club only. NEXT MEETING DATE AND LOCATION Date: June 16, 2015 Day: Tuesday Time: 7:30 p.m. Location: 59 Lawson Road, West Hill at the Tony Stacey Building, Royal Canadian Legion Enter front door and use the password #1976. Turn left and go to elevator and take it to the floor one down. Do not use the stairs. P.2 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Yours in the hobby John Narraway MEMBERSHIP MEETING Minutes: May 19th, 2015 Paul Denter, Recording Secretary Attendance: 24 Quests: 0 In the Chair –John Narraway, called the meeting to order at 7:35 pm. Treasurer: “We’re afloat.” reports the Treasurer Membership Report: On Ian’s behalf John reports we have 122 members. Clothing: Glenn Broad reported that the T-shirts will be available at the next meeting. Thank you: The Chairman thanked those responsible for organizing the tour of Boothill Restorations and the Look collection. He also thanked Russ Trevurza, Sid Stevens, Barry Moore and Ernie Sheriff for staffing the Club table at the Lindsay flea market. Inspection Tour: Fourteen cars were inspected during the morning by our faithful crew of Barry Moore and Ray Cook with the assistance of Ernie Sheriff. While all of the cars passed it was noted that a number of them were suffering from loose battery cables. Barry noted that the inspection is fairly thorough. It was also noted that the report sheet that is completed on each car inspected is retained by the Region for future reference if needed. Ray reported that the reporter from SNAP newspaper photographed the cars and a photo will be appearing the paper. The Chair thanked Ray Cook for, once again, organizing the inspection at Houston Ford. Barry Moore produced a certificate of thanks that will be sent to Houston Ford. It was noted that the visit to Longfields was an experience. Standing beside a three and a half million dollar Bugatti was thrilling. Region Brochure: The Secretary presented the finished brochure. Copies will be available for members to distribute. Ian suggested that a copy of the brochure be included in the next mailing of the newsletter, and included in the emailed copy, for members’ reference. Members will be invited to request copies. Picnic 2015: The following are the assignments – Ray Cook – bar-b-que, Dennis Hawman – hotdogs/burgers/buns, John Narraway – commemorative cake, Bob Burns – salads, Sid Stevens – condiments/water/cutlery, Barry Moore – pop. The Executive are asked to provide prizes for the prize table. Sid Stevens will make the arrangements for the use of the Goodwood facilities. Picnic 2016: Russ Trevurza volunteered his property – fifteen minutes from the Goodwood site – for the picnic. New Business Vern Kipp mentioned there is a 1940 Ford Deluxe in original condition advertised in Old Autos. The price is $22,000. Vern suggested that if anyone is interested he/she should contact the owner as the car will probably be sold quickly. Hopefully, not to a hot-rodder. Vern also brought to our attention a new requirement in bringing a car up from the States. The purchaser will now be required to hire a US broker, at a possible cost of five hundred dollars, to facilitate the transaction. This is in addition to the seventy-two hours advance notice to the US border people. Also, the bill of sale must now bear the seller’s Social Insurance Number. Crossland General Insurance: This brokerage has made donations to our Region events. The Chair suggested that members consider investigating insuring their collector-car through this firm. 1-800-461-2591 Congratulations: to Lloyd Harris, our newsletter editor, for placing third in the V8 Club International’s newsletter competition. Newsletter: Lloyd is seeking interesting stories about you and your car/truck for the newsletter. 50/50 Draw: $33.50 Winner: Barry Moore Adjourned at: 9:00 pm Next Meeting: Scheduled for June 16th, 2015 Tech Tip Brake Light Switch upgrade: Should you have to replace your brake light switch in your early 1950’s Ford and especially if you use Silicon brake fluid, then you can use a Harley Davidson Motorcycle brake light switch #72023-51D as a replacement. Page 3 SAFETY MEET AT HOUSTON FORD, STOUFFVILLE We had a great turnout with fabulous weather for our annual Safety Meet. The day began around 9:30 a.m. and the vehicles lined up for the “eagle eye” of the Inspection team and more important hope they will be passed by the “Inspection Team”. Our Team consisted of Barry Moore who was capably assisted by Ray Cook and Ernie Sheriff on the check list. Members who arrived with a vehicle included Russ Trevurza-’40 Ford 4 door, Doug Torrell- ’40 Ford Convertible, Stan & Bonnie Walker – ’53 Meteor Mainline, Vern Kipp ’50 Mercury Club Coupe, George McDonald- ’51 Ford Victoria, Sid Stevens- ‘51Ford 2 door, Paul Varty- ’51 Ford 2 door, Lloyd Harris- ’51 Ford convertible, Dennis Hawman- ’50 Meteor- 4 door custom, Glenn Broad- ‘51Mercury Sport Sedan, Paul Denter- ’51 Lincoln Sport Sedan and Paul Denter’s guest Kerstin Matheson, 1969 Lincoln Continental Mark III. We had great weather as I noted with clear skies, a hot sunny day and Houston Ford supplied us with cold water and hot coffee as needed which was really appreciated by the guys and gals. The public did stop in and tour the vehicles and take pictures particularly Houston Ford customers. Vern and Sid parked their cars following the inspection process and each proceeded to lift their hoods began repairs ably assisted physically by fellow members and much more verbal assistance was provided, both good and bad whether they wanted it or not as they worked on their cars. We had some great bantering amongst the participants. The Inspection Team did some very intensive reviews of some of the cars to find an issue or two, all in good fun. However on a serious note some potential issues were found, fixed or discussed with the owner which is greatly appreciated by all of us as owners.