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Newsletter of the Hi-Country Regional Group #28Early Ford V8 Club of AmericaHiCountryV8.orgMay 2017VOLUME 47, NUMBER 5Our meeting place is the Denver United Church located at 660 S. Broadway Denver Co.Meeting held the First Thursday of every month at 7:30 p.m. No meeting in JanuaryShould you like to go to Board meeting contact President for location.Remember when sending mass e-mails do them BCC to protect e-mail addresses.President’s MassageHello fellow V8 Members,I'm really looking forward to the Annual Spring Garage Tour hosted by Harry Lindsay. Just when I think there isn'tanything new to see a member comes up with new stuff. It never ceases to amaze me with how many new toursand seminars seem to magically appear.The learning curve for becoming president seems to be getting easier for me. It would not be possible withouteveryone's help. I have learned many new things and got acquainted with many new members. Thanks again forthe helping hand!F. Bernie Arellano2017 President EFV8 ClubSeminar Sunday May 7thStarts at the usual time of 09:00 am following coffee and donuts at 08:30.Mike Nickolas and Dwayne Helms will be showing us their "Odd Rod" as they call it – atandem-mounted double engine (both flatheads) mounted on a truck frame with cabforward. They will have it at Mike's Dirt Drags, Monte Vista, Co. in June also and havebeen campaigning it from coast to coast recently. You won't want to miss this. The seminarwill be at Mike's hot rod shop located at 3695 South Elati Street, Englewood,Co.(One block east and a couple blocks south of Jim Nielsen's business). Very limited parkingon the street -- both sides –get there early.Notice that we have to hold this seminar on SUNDAY, May 7th.Mike's phone: (303) 815-54351
Comfort & ConcernThe following members are in our thoughts &Prayers for medical or other issues.Frances Fiechter had surgery on April 20Trust everything went wellEARLY FORD V8 CLUB OFAMERICA,HI-COUNTRY REGIONAL GROUPInside This Issue2016 Officers & Board:Bernie Arellano. PresidentGene Pastor . Vice PresidentPatti Jantz.TreasurerRuss Newnes . Recording SecEmpty------ --Corresponding SecretaryGordon Snow . Board memberAbe Jones . Board memberDennis White . . AlternatePg.1 – Seminar, President LetterPg.2 ----Looking at itPg.3 ---Application for ShowPg.4---- May TourPg.5----Past TourPg.6----Buy n SalePg.7 ---Races & Car Show infoPg. 8---Dirt Drags & Hill ClimbPg. 9---TriviaPg. 10-- CalendarChairmen:Gordon Snow . MembershipDick Fell . . . SeminarsJim Hatfield . ToursJay Svigel . . Meeting ProgramsJim Nielsen .CCCC RepresentativeWelcome new MembersGary DanielsThe DistributorIs a monthly publication of the EarlyFord V8 Club of America, Hi-CountryRegional Group, a non-profit clubfounded in 1970, dedicated to therestoration and preservation of FordMotor Company vehicles manufacturedfrom 1932 to 1953. Contributions ofarticles, photos, cartoons, sale orwanted items, etc., are welcome andmay be mailed to Len Harcourt, dead lineth.the 18 of the month.3534 Desert Ridge Cir. Castle Rock, CO80108, 720-733-2446, or emaillen-mary24@outlook.comNewsletter/Web Site Staff:Len Harcourt . EditorJack & Pat Eakins . CirculationEd Rockwell . PhotographerPatti Jantz . Remembrance andCelebrationsJay Svigel .Web Site/E MailEFV8 Hi-Country Regional GroupP.O. Box 3137, Littleton, CO 80122website: HiCountryV8.org1948 WoodieGreg Moore Model “A” Ford2
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May 21st TourLet’s all go to the Hiwan museum in Evergreen then lunch afterward.Meet at Morison Gas station at 12:30 on Morrison RD and C470. From there we will go onC470 to HWY 285 to Conifer then turn right onto Conifer Rd (service road) thru town toHWY 73 and turn right to Evergreen. You will arrive in Evergreen just below the dam stayto the left still on 73 then a sign will say Hiwan ½ mile. Turn right see you at the Museum.Will give directions for lunch then. Len & Mary Harcourt. Cell &&&&&&&&&&&&&&Facts Cleveland was the first city in the United States to get a traffic light in 1914.There were two tone paint jobs before masking tape was invented by 3M in1923. Painters would glue paper to make their two tone to divide lines.In 1920 Joseph Johnson and William Seidemann started making interchangeablesockets. They made 10 sockets that would snap on to 10 interchangeablewrenches. Then they would take the tools to businesses and try to sell them on thetools benefits. Currently, the company, Snap-On, is still doing the same thing.The first body repair men were blacksmiths and carpenters.4
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Items for Sale40 Ford parts(1) 2ea. Deluxe Headlight Rings w/lenses (excellent shape) (2) 3ea Deluxe Headlight Rings (fairshape-savable) (3) 1pr lenses for Headlight Rings (4) 2ea Int. Window crank handles (5) 2ea Ext. Doorhandles (6) 1ea Trunk handles (7) 1ea LH Wing Window gasket (8) 1ea RH Wing Window gasketExt. trim clips & screws (9) Bolt assembly's for running boards (10) Misc. Bumper & Trim pcs.(11) Window regulatorsAll items negotiable in priceTOM ROBBEN Cell 303-358-2222 , home 303-232-1886 Bernie Sawin’s %%%%%%%%%%%6 AUTOS and PARTS FOR SALE2 x 41 Ford/Merc convertible coupes36 Ford 3-window coupe35 Ford pickup 31 Model A Deluxe roadsterAll of the cars except the 36 coupe are disassembled with most all NOS parts.Take one or takeall!Yes, I have quantities of the parts you'll need to put these cars together: fenders, radiators,steeringwheels & columns, rebuilt transmissions, motors, powder-coated frames & undercarriage pieces,radios, heaters, and rust-free blasted & primed bodies, new & excellent-used seat springs, twoColumbia overdrives, plus, plus.Additionally, I also have NOS and used items of interest for the above cars.Also I have Stainless Steel body moldings for 41 Ford & MercuryLast but not least: 2000 Chevy Metro with new motor, tires & everything. Only one owner.I welcome calls with reasonable bids from those who are genuinely interested.Jim Alger Lakewood COH 303-237-9317,C 720-987-3701Also for sale 12k a 1941 2door with /48 engine this is a calif car contact the ownerDave %%%%%%Wanted partsGentleman looking for parts for a 30’s pick up? Contact Patty Jantz.6
From Paul D flatheaddaddy@hotmail.comThe Boulder Timing association is having their dirt drags outside Byers on May 6th. Come on outand support the event. More info at www.btadirtdrags.comAlso something else to see.Note: Saturday May 27th, is the first Flathead drag race at Bandimere Speedway. Member,Wes Johnson with his red fuel injected flathead dragster won the Championship last year andhis black 1962 fuel injected dragster took 4th place. Some new flat head powered race carshave been coming together over the winter.Want to show off your Early V8 Beauty take it toCoffee & Cars1st Saturday of each month thru October. Located Super Liquor Mart 6700 S. Pierce St LittletonFind on Face Book Contact Kevin 303-667-09367
Hot Rod Dirt DragsFast approaching is Hot Rod Dirt Drags at the Movie Manor Best Western locatedin Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colorado. The show is all about the old schoolhot rods, customs, and motorcycles. This year we will have a 1/4 midgetexhibition for the kids, if you have a vintage 1/4 midget bring it! The kids will get ashot at the 1/8 mile drags! If you dont want to drag, we have a kick ass show onthe "Greens" at the Movie Manor! All registrations include Drive-In Movies Fridayand Saturday night. get ready for Cars and American Graffiti on the big screenboth nights! Club Picks and Awards on Saturday night in the theater. All eventdetails on the website, updates will be done there.Hot Rod Dirt DragsHot Rod Hill ClimbThe Biggest and Best Traditional Hot Rod Event westof the Mississippi! That's right folks, weare back at Central City for 2017! More Old Hot Rods andCustoms, dedicated car show parking at the reserve, more food, more vendors, and the best traditional hotrods from all over the country! Show Registration is open for the event, and if you want to run the Hill onSaturday you need to apply. Registration info is on the website. All current details will be on the website.Hot Rod Hill Climb8
Question:How did Cadillac survive the Great Depression?Cadillacs during the Depression were actually rebadged ChevroletsCadillac gave away free maintenance with all its carsGeneral Motors kept Cadillac open despite the brand's lossesQuestion:Cadillac recovered during the 1950s and 1960s, and then sales began to decrease again in the 1980s.What was the cause of its decline?Japanese and German imports took a lot of market share.Import brands became much more competitive in the luxury car market, and Cadillac couldn't keep up.There weren't enough Cadillac dealerships.The unions went on strike and stopped building Cadillacs for a long time.Question:Before Tesla Motors introduced its luxurious electric Model S, there was the Tesla Roadster, whichconsisted of Tesla's electric drivetrain in car bodies supplied by another manufacturer. Who did thisfledgling American manufacturer partner with?LotusDaewooShelbyQuestion:AM General was the auto company chosen by the U.S. Army to produce the military vehicle that becamethe Humvee. Which other companies submitted bids for the project?International Harvester and Willys-OverlandJeep and Navistar DefenseChrysler Defense and Teledyne ContinentalChrysler Defense and Teledyne Continental also submitted proposals for the Army's vehicle project in1979.Question:Panoz Auto Development Company is a small American exotic car manufacturer that was founded in1988. Where did Daniel Panoz's startup capital come from?The security industryThe pharmaceutical industryCar racingQuestion:Which American car company's founder had previously started a car company in Europe?PanozMoslerAustinQuestion:What was Plymouth named after?The English universityThe town in IndianaPlymouth Rock and a brand of twineQuestion:What brand held the third top-selling spot in America from the early 1930s into the 1950s?PlymouthFordChevroletDeSoto9
CALENDAR OF EVENTSSUNDAYMONDAY( * ) Indicates Points EventTUESDAY1WEDNESDAY2May 2017THURSDAYFRIDAY*General 4Meeting:Denver United3SATURDAY56Church*Seminar 7NicholasHot 26272229242330BoardMeeting1031
Jun 05, 2017 · 6 2 x 41 Ford/Merc convertible coupes 36 Ford 3 Items for Sale 40 Ford parts (1) 2ea. Deluxe Headlight Rings w/lenses (excellent shape) (2) 3ea Deluxe Headlight Rings (fair shape-savable) (3) 1pr lenses for Headlight Rings (4) 2ea Int. Window crank handles (5) 2ea Ext. Door handles (6) 1ea Trunk handl
