The Ford Barn

Old Redneck · 07-22-2011, 09:53 AM

We plan on going to Aurburn which I know will be a great meet. I am taking my 50 Crestliner. It a decent car for a Junker as dad always called my cars.He us to say where in the he** did you find that junker. I alao plan on judging the 39 fords to learn all I can.Looking forward to seeing all you.Swap meet usually is great also.

Don Rogers · 07-22-2011, 10:07 AM

See You there!!

Don Rogers

37 Coupe · 07-22-2011, 10:21 AM

I would like to take my 37 to at least one national meet someday and Auburn would be the closest to me unless another was held in Ohio which is doubtfull I guess. But I do have a question, not withstanding the drive how do you guys cope with the weather extremes anymore? I would think the best scenario would be an enclosed trailer to at least to be able to put it away at a meet especially at night. The reason I ask is the storms and hail that we have had lately,frequently and larger then I have ever seen. Do you not worry about it? Leave it to insurance? Myself I would be sick and no amount of insurance could replace but that was not always the case, cars are more valuable today and sentimental value can not be replaced. I can see if you had a collection of cars no big deal,what is one but what about the guys who have just one special car, do you leave it out night after night at a national and not worry about it,weather or thieves? We use to take off to Dearborn at every big meet they had at the Hyatt since 1973 and other nationals like Valley Forge and Atlanta in 1977,but last couple times at Hyatt was scary. Another problem these days is Ebay has shown the world what car parts can bring I imagine a set of Spyders to a thief might look pretty inviting as copper plumbing. I wouldn't mind driving my 37 to Auburn as much as leaving it out, can't be that much security at every motel, I think we got the last room at V8 rates and it is a drive to everything else from Hampton,looks like ,never been to Auburn before. What I really wish was someone around here had a rig to rent.

Old Redneck · 07-22-2011, 10:56 AM

So far we never have had a problem with someone theft as far as I know. Weather has been good. I have a enclose trailer but never put it in at a National meet.I always try to park close to my room where I can look out to see the car.We all try to look ou6t for each other. You can use a waterproff car cover some do and that ok.All the car people at the National meet are very upstanding people and I am sure there nothing to worry about.

Vic Piano · 07-22-2011, 11:06 AM

Like Ken said, there are very seldom, if ever, any problems with theft and/or vandalism at a EFV8C National Meet. Over the years that I was a member, I drove our cars to several National Meets and never had a problem with security. The weather however is something no one can control. My advice would be to drive your '37 to a National and enjoy it. Vic

Cecil/WV · 07-22-2011, 11:17 AM

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Ford46 · 07-22-2011, 11:23 AM

I'll be heading out there and I know of several cars from Connecticut that are driving out. See you there. LouB.

TonyM · 07-22-2011, 11:54 AM

I will be there.

TonyM.

JM 35 Sedan · 07-22-2011, 12:17 PM

Ken, God willing I'll be there. I'm all signed up, registered and ready to go. Had a great time in Saratoga Springs and really looking forward to Auburn. I spent some time looking at the maps last night trying to decide which route to take. I'm considering taking Rt 30, Lincoln Highway from Lancaster, PA to Auburn, Indiana. I would rather take my time and do a leisurely drive than take the PA and OH Turnpikes or other Interstate routes. I'm hoping to see many of my existing V8ing friends and also meet some new friends.

Kens 36 · 07-22-2011, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Redneck

We plan on going to Aurburn which I know will be a great meet. I am taking my 50 Crestliner. It a decent car for a Junker as dad always called my cars.He us to say where in the he** did you find that junker. I alao plan on judging the 39 fords to learn all I can.Looking forward to seeing all you.Swap meet usually is great also.

Ken,

We are coming with a group of about 23 from Northern Illinois. My wife will be driving our '50 Crestliner, I'll drive my '36 Roadster. The convertible gets to rest after 1,958 miles roundrtip to Saratoga Springs. See you there.

Ken

Byron Warwick · 07-22-2011, 02:18 PM

Auburn will be our first National meet. I hope to meet many of the friends I have made on the Barn. It is about 250 miles from Corunna Ontario. Byron

ford38v8 · 07-22-2011, 02:38 PM

37Coupe, Regarding security, in addition to watching out for each other, Meet organizers do hire off duty police, mobile security patrols, and/or provide their own volunteer personnel, plus the hotels provide security, as they are ultimately responsible for what happens on the property. Really, though, we all know a V8er from the locals wherever we are. There's that something odd about a V8er that is so recognizable, you know?

For security against inclement weather, waterproof car covers are very common for overnight, which also would protect against all but the largest of hailstones. I've seen shorty clear covers for ragtops used during the Concourse when rainy that are acceptable for judging purposes.

FYI, we all agree that sadly, the Dearborn Hyatt has seen better days, and it is clear that there will not be a Meet in Dearborn for the foreseeable future. The next Grand National will be held at Harrahs Tahoe in Lake Tahoe, Nevada, 2013. This will be the 50th anniversary of the V8 Club, and is expected to draw the largest number of V8's ever seen on any Concourse. ...Security at Harrahs, while not publicized, rivals the Secret Service!

Randy/In · 07-22-2011, 02:52 PM

I will be there, and will be working in the safety inspection tent. come by and say hello. Randy

jerry grayson · 07-22-2011, 02:56 PM

I will be there!!!!!!!!!

37 Coupe · 07-22-2011, 02:58 PM

I can see where this would be a lot better than the Hyatt experience as most if not all of the registered guest would be V8ers,not the case at the Dearborn Hyatt and its parking lot. It was either the 2003 Grand National or mayby it was the 75th in 2007 that one guy I never got his name but I think he was in the club had his truck full of NOS parts stolen in broad daylight while he was checking in, and another had a Suburban stolen either there or somewhere in Dearborn ,it was replaceable but some literature that was being donated to Ford Foundation was lost. Suburbans are hot items in Detroit/Dearborn.

Steve/IL · 07-22-2011, 03:19 PM

We will be there again with our 32 Sedan Delivery and will also be swapping. I'm just finishing up installing a 3.54 gear so the darn thing will go faster than 45! I've got an 8BA ready to replace the 4 cylinder, but that will have to wait until the weather cools off. Please stop by the big white vee nose trailer in the swap meet to say Hi.

Lawson Cox · 07-22-2011, 03:23 PM

Jerry Grayson and I will be there to see 35-36 pickups, parts to photograph etc, then on to Archives again. Hopefully it will be a successful sojourn this time.

ken ct · 07-22-2011, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Lawson Cox

Jerry Grayson and I will be there to see 35-36 pickups, parts to photograph etc, then on to Archives again. Hopefully it will be a successful sojourn this time.

Hey Lawson you mean your going to an out of state meet,i'll see you there,will be good to see you again. And will be at Hiawassie in 2012.ken ct.

Lawson Cox · 07-22-2011, 04:39 PM

Hey Ken, I have been to MANY out of state meets. Western National in 92 (drove 6000 miles round trip in 39 Mercury Coupe. Of course, that was back when funds were plentiful. lol

Django · 07-22-2011, 05:01 PM

We'll be there with 3 cars.

07-22-2011, 09:53 AM	#1
Old Redneck Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Waynesburg,Pa. Posts: 1,910	Who all going to Aurburn National Meet? We plan on going to Aurburn which I know will be a great meet. I am taking my 50 Crestliner. It a decent car for a Junker as dad always called my cars.He us to say where in the he** did you find that junker. I alao plan on judging the 39 fords to learn all I can.Looking forward to seeing all you.Swap meet usually is great also.

07-22-2011, 10:07 AM	#2
Don Rogers Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wildwood, MO. (near St. Louis) Posts: 1,792	Re: Who all going to Aurburn National Meet? See You there!! Don Rogers

07-22-2011, 10:21 AM	#3
37 Coupe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,835	Re: Who all going to Aurburn National Meet? I would like to take my 37 to at least one national meet someday and Auburn would be the closest to me unless another was held in Ohio which is doubtfull I guess. But I do have a question, not withstanding the drive how do you guys cope with the weather extremes anymore? I would think the best scenario would be an enclosed trailer to at least to be able to put it away at a meet especially at night. The reason I ask is the storms and hail that we have had lately,frequently and larger then I have ever seen. Do you not worry about it? Leave it to insurance? Myself I would be sick and no amount of insurance could replace but that was not always the case, cars are more valuable today and sentimental value can not be replaced. I can see if you had a collection of cars no big deal,what is one but what about the guys who have just one special car, do you leave it out night after night at a national and not worry about it,weather or thieves? We use to take off to Dearborn at every big meet they had at the Hyatt since 1973 and other nationals like Valley Forge and Atlanta in 1977,but last couple times at Hyatt was scary. Another problem these days is Ebay has shown the world what car parts can bring I imagine a set of Spyders to a thief might look pretty inviting as copper plumbing. I wouldn't mind driving my 37 to Auburn as much as leaving it out, can't be that much security at every motel, I think we got the last room at V8 rates and it is a drive to everything else from Hampton,looks like ,never been to Auburn before. What I really wish was someone around here had a rig to rent. __________________ "Never complain,never explain"... Henry Ford II

07-22-2011, 10:56 AM	#4
Old Redneck Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Waynesburg,Pa. Posts: 1,910	Re: Who all going to Aurburn National Meet? So far we never have had a problem with someone theft as far as I know. Weather has been good. I have a enclose trailer but never put it in at a National meet.I always try to park close to my room where I can look out to see the car.We all try to look ou6t for each other. You can use a waterproff car cover some do and that ok.All the car people at the National meet are very upstanding people and I am sure there nothing to worry about.

07-22-2011, 11:06 AM	#5
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: Who all going to Aurburn National Meet? Like Ken said, there are very seldom, if ever, any problems with theft and/or vandalism at a EFV8C National Meet. Over the years that I was a member, I drove our cars to several National Meets and never had a problem with security. The weather however is something no one can control. My advice would be to drive your '37 to a National and enjoy it. Vic __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.

07-22-2011, 11:17 AM	#6
Cecil/WV Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Gerrardstown, WV Posts: 2,266	Re: Who all going to Aurburn National Meet? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) See you all there!!

07-22-2011, 11:23 AM	#7
Ford46 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southeastern, MA Posts: 434	Re: Who all going to Aurburn National Meet? I'll be heading out there and I know of several cars from Connecticut that are driving out. See you there. LouB.

07-22-2011, 11:54 AM	#8
TonyM Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: West Hammond, Illinois Posts: 2,793	Re: Who all going to Aurburn National Meet? I will be there. TonyM.

07-22-2011, 12:17 PM	#9
JM 35 Sedan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Near Rising Sun, Maryland Posts: 10,859	Re: Who all going to Aurburn National Meet? Ken, God willing I'll be there. I'm all signed up, registered and ready to go. Had a great time in Saratoga Springs and really looking forward to Auburn. I spent some time looking at the maps last night trying to decide which route to take. I'm considering taking Rt 30, Lincoln Highway from Lancaster, PA to Auburn, Indiana. I would rather take my time and do a leisurely drive than take the PA and OH Turnpikes or other Interstate routes. I'm hoping to see many of my existing V8ing friends and also meet some new friends. __________________ *John* *"Never give up on what you really want to do. The person with big dreams is more powerful than one with all the facts". Albert Einstein* Last edited by JM 35 Sedan; 07-22-2011 at 12:59 PM.

07-22-2011, 02:18 PM	#11
Byron Warwick Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Corunna, Ontario, Canada Posts: 309	Re: Who all going to Aurburn National Meet? Auburn will be our first National meet. I hope to meet many of the friends I have made on the Barn. It is about 250 miles from Corunna Ontario. Byron __________________ IT'S NOT YOUR AGE, IT'S YOUR ATTITUDE !

07-22-2011, 02:38 PM	#12
ford38v8 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 6,646	Re: Who all going to Aurburn National Meet? 37Coupe, Regarding security, in addition to watching out for each other, Meet organizers do hire off duty police, mobile security patrols, and/or provide their own volunteer personnel, plus the hotels provide security, as they are ultimately responsible for what happens on the property. Really, though, we all know a V8er from the locals wherever we are. There's that something odd about a V8er that is so recognizable, you know? For security against inclement weather, waterproof car covers are very common for overnight, which also would protect against all but the largest of hailstones. I've seen shorty clear covers for ragtops used during the Concourse when rainy that are acceptable for judging purposes. FYI, we all agree that sadly, the Dearborn Hyatt has seen better days, and it is clear that there will not be a Meet in Dearborn for the foreseeable future. The next Grand National will be held at Harrahs Tahoe in Lake Tahoe, Nevada, 2013. This will be the 50th anniversary of the V8 Club, and is expected to draw the largest number of V8's ever seen on any Concourse. ...Security at Harrahs, while not publicized, rivals the Secret Service! __________________ Alan

07-22-2011, 02:52 PM	#13
Randy/In Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Dyer, Indiana Posts: 129	Re: Who all going to Aurburn National Meet? I will be there, and will be working in the safety inspection tent. come by and say hello. Randy

07-22-2011, 02:56 PM	#14
jerry grayson Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Atlanta area Posts: 833	Re: Who all going to Aurburn National Meet? I will be there!!!!!!!!!

07-22-2011, 02:58 PM	#15
37 Coupe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,835	Re: Who all going to Aurburn National Meet? I can see where this would be a lot better than the Hyatt experience as most if not all of the registered guest would be V8ers,not the case at the Dearborn Hyatt and its parking lot. It was either the 2003 Grand National or mayby it was the 75th in 2007 that one guy I never got his name but I think he was in the club had his truck full of NOS parts stolen in broad daylight while he was checking in, and another had a Suburban stolen either there or somewhere in Dearborn ,it was replaceable but some literature that was being donated to Ford Foundation was lost. Suburbans are hot items in Detroit/Dearborn. __________________ "Never complain,never explain"... Henry Ford II

07-22-2011, 03:19 PM	#16
Steve/IL Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Central Illinois Posts: 370	Re: Who all going to Aurburn National Meet? We will be there again with our 32 Sedan Delivery and will also be swapping. I'm just finishing up installing a 3.54 gear so the darn thing will go faster than 45! I've got an 8BA ready to replace the 4 cylinder, but that will have to wait until the weather cools off. Please stop by the big white vee nose trailer in the swap meet to say Hi. __________________ I've got the old car disease. Thankfully there's no cure!

07-22-2011, 03:23 PM	#17
Lawson Cox Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Above the gnat line in Georgia Posts: 7,009	Re: Who all going to Aurburn National Meet? Jerry Grayson and I will be there to see 35-36 pickups, parts to photograph etc, then on to Archives again. Hopefully it will be a successful sojourn this time.

07-22-2011, 04:39 PM	#19
Lawson Cox Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Above the gnat line in Georgia Posts: 7,009	Re: Who all going to Aurburn National Meet? Hey Ken, I have been to MANY out of state meets. Western National in 92 (drove 6000 miles round trip in 39 Mercury Coupe. Of course, that was back when funds were plentiful. lol

07-22-2011, 05:01 PM	#20
Django Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Forest Park, IL Posts: 590	Re: Who all going to Aurburn National Meet? We'll be there with 3 cars. __________________ Obsessed with all things 1936 Ford since birth... thanks Dad.