Early Ford V8 Club 2023 Grand National Meet

[DavidG]

As many of you know, every five years the Early Ford V8 Club stages a Grand National Meet and it's that time again next year in June (the 11th through the 17th) in Dearborn, immediately prior to the famous Motor Muster held at Greenfield Village at the Henry Ford. The Club will be celebrating its 60th year Golden Jubilee with events only Ford's hometown can offer.

Early registration forms are available on the Club's website (earlyfordv8.org) starting today (under Upcoming Events in the left hand column of the home page).

[Kube]

Thanks for the heads up, David.
I'd just now printed off the requisite pages and will send mine in tomorrow.
My plan is to bring a number of cars.

I am really looking forward to this meet!

[Old Redneck]

Thank Dave I just printed the forms so I will send today. This will be a great meet to attend. Looking forward going to it.

[tubman]

To paraphrase W. C. Fields : "I'd like to see Paris before I die; Detroit will do."

[petehoovie]

[JM 35 Sedan]

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David, thank you for posting this information. Arrived home from the Eastern National Meet in Tennessee this past Wednesday, and already looking forward to attending the '23 Grand National Meet in Dearborn Michigan next June. Based on the ad in the latest May/June V-8 Times, it sounds like some great events, tours, and other attractions have been planned for the '23 meet. Will be mailing my registration this coming week.

[Kens 36]

We have already processed 34 registrations. Keep 'em coming!

Ken

[sugarmaker]

Ken, I will try to get signed up earlier for next year. Cheryl and I had a good time.
Regards,
Chris

[JM 35 Sedan]

Originally Posted by Kens 36

We have already processed 34 registrations. Keep 'em coming!

Ken

Ken, maybe I'll get #35 🤔🙂

[Kens 36]

Better hurry. 32, 33, 34 and 37 are already gone. Tick, tick, tick.

[John Gibson]

We really enjoyed the Eastern Meet in Franklin, TN earlier this month! Sending my registration out today for Dearborn 2023!
John

[Ford46]

Sadly, had to bow out of the Eastern National Meet in TN. Just completed sign up for the Grand National Meet in 2023 in Dearborn. Hope to see everyone there!!!

[Seth Swoboda]

I'm already packed and ready to roll out!

[Kube]

Originally Posted by Kens 36

Better hurry. 32, 33, 34 and 37 are already gone. Tick, tick, tick.

private message sent

[JM 35 Sedan]

Originally Posted by Kens 36

Better hurry. 32, 33, 34 and 37 are already gone. Tick, tick, tick.

Ken, the checks in the mail....trust me....stop that clock from ticking

[3ARDUN2]

Tubman, Because of all the magnificent churches in Detroit about a hundred years ago, when Detroit was one of the wealthiest cities in the world, Detroit was known as the Paris of the new world.

[35fordtn]

Originally Posted by sugarmaker

Ken, I will try to get signed up earlier for next year. Cheryl and I had a good time.
Regards,
Chris

Chris you better come! You are part of the "crew" now!

[DavidG]

For sure!

[sugarmaker]

Guys,
Thanks for the gentle shove. I will begin the process. Cheryl is interested. Hopefully I can get John K (42 Deluxe) and his wife to join us also.
Guess that would mean I need to get busy and work on the truck a little. One thing I will not be doing, like a lot of others attending is polishing! Sorry just not going to happen to the ragged ol' truck.
Regards,
Chris

[DavidG]

Chris,


Part of the charm is the work of Mother Nature in creating the finish it has now. Try as they may, no one has quite equaled it.

[ssffnomad]

Is it legal to attend with out bringing your Early Ford ?
Around 600 miles one way .
Stretch

[nelsb01]

All you have to be is a member in good standing of the Early Ford V-8 Club.
You don't need a vehicle to be a member, only an interest. The definition of a Club is an group of people with a common interest. No where does it say you have to own anything.

[sugarmaker]

Originally Posted by ssffnomad

Is it legal to attend with out bringing your Early Ford ?
Around 600 miles one way .
Stretch

Stretch,
Our place would be about half way for you. Room to park here for the night.
About 6 miles south of I-90.
Regards,
Chris

[Frank Miller]

Originally Posted by nelsb01

All you have to be is a member in good standing of the Early Ford V-8 Club.
You don't need a vehicle to be a member, only an interest. The definition of a Club is an group of people with a common interest. No where does it say you have to own anything.

Scratch the good standing. They let me go.

[Seth Swoboda]

Originally Posted by ssffnomad

Is it legal to attend with out bringing your Early Ford ?
Around 600 miles one way .
Stretch

You do not need to bring a V8 car/truck to the meet. There will be plenty of folks there to let you ride in one of theirs.

[Kens 36]

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Originally Posted by ssffnomad

Is it legal to attend with out bringing your Early Ford ?

In recent years, about 60% of EFV8 National Meet attendees register a vehicle. About 40% just come for the fun.

Ken

[JM 35 Sedan]

Originally Posted by sugarmaker

Guys,
Thanks for the gentle shove. I will begin the process. Cheryl is interested. Hopefully I can get John K (42 Deluxe) and his wife to join us also.
Guess that would mean I need to get busy and work on the truck a little. One thing I will not be doing, like a lot of others attending is polishing! Sorry just not going to happen to the ragged ol' truck.
Regards,
Chris

I love that truck just the way it is now. That was the first vehicle I spotted when I arrived at the Marriott Hotel in Franklin.

[Seth Swoboda]

Originally Posted by Frank Miller

Scratch the good standing. They let me go.

Frank has a good point. He's marginal good standing but a hell of a lot of fun.

[Kens 36]

Seth,

With Frank the term is actually "Dues Paying"

Ken

[Model51]

Just got my email confirmation for attending the Grand National Meet. I plan to finish my '35 truck and show it for the first time. I've been to 9 meets without an EFV8, so as long as all goes according to plan, I'll be part of the show.
Also, my '35-'36 truck book will be done, printed and should be for sale at the GNM too.
I'm really looking forward to this event next year.

[Kens 36]

Originally Posted by Model51

Just got my email confirmation for attending the Grand National Meet. I plan to finish my '35 truck and show it for the first time. I've been to 9 meets without an EFV8, so as long as all goes according to plan, I'll be part of the show.
Also, my '35-'36 truck book will be done, printed and should be for sale at the GNM too.
I'm really looking forward to this event next year.

Now I need to find another judge to replace you on the Commercial team. But looking forward to the book!

Ken

[rockfla]

Originally Posted by Kens 36

Now I need to find another judge to replace you on the Commercial team. But looking forward to the book!

Ken

"HOPEFULLY"..... you will have to place me on the 35-36, 33-34 OR 39-40 Mercury team as "The Plan" is to have my 32 there at least.......Maybe one more!!

[nelsb01]

Hey ho............Model 51

There goes the best kept secret of the Meet..........................

[Kens 36]

Originally Posted by rockfla

"HOPEFULLY"..... you will have to place me on the 35-36, 33-34 OR 39-40 Mercury team as "The Plan" is to have my 32 there at least.......Maybe one more!!

Did you enjoy your judging experience in Franklin? I hope so.

Ken

[Pat/Ohio]

Originally Posted by Kens 36

Did you enjoy your judging experience in Franklin? I hope so.

Ken

It was great working with rockfla on the '32 team! He's a good worker!

Regards,
Pat

[JM 35 Sedan]

Originally Posted by Model51

Just got my email confirmation for attending the Grand National Meet. I plan to finish my '35 truck and show it for the first time. I've been to 9 meets without an EFV8, so as long as all goes according to plan, I'll be part of the show.
Also, my '35-'36 truck book will be done, printed and should be for sale at the GNM too.
I'm really looking forward to this event next year.

Dave, I'm interested in buying an autographed copy of your book at Dearborn.

[rockfla]

Originally Posted by Pat/Ohio

It was great working with rockfla on the '32 team! He's a good worker!

Regards,
Pat

Thank you Pat, great being a part of the "Team". I wish I could have worked side by side with you and learned from your vast knowledge and (John's ???) too. Look forward to the next opportunity for sure!!! AS I said in a previous post, you guys have me crawling my 32 AGAIN scrutinizing and checking.

[rockfla]

Originally Posted by Kens 36

Did you enjoy your judging experience in Franklin? I hope so.

Ken

Ken
I thoroughly enjoyed myself. I had a great group of guys to work with. I look forward, very very much, for the next opportunity to do it again. It's a fantastic "sharing" experience!!! Thank you for your hard work and guidance.

[Frank Miller]

If you do not have a car and contemplating buying one or are restoring one, I highly recommend you attend a national meet and sign up for judging in the category you're interested in. I learned an awful lot being a judge but unfortunately it was after my car was finished. I wanted a driver but tried to get things as correct as possible. By judging you learn what judges look for and also network with knowledgeable people.

[Model51]

I had a great time on the judging team and learn things I never thought to ask. Also, the aluminum-bodied 9N tractor was amazing.

Once the book comes out, I'll be happy to sign anyone's copy.

[petehoovie]

Originally Posted by Model51

I had a great time on the judging team and learn things I never thought to ask. Also, the aluminum-bodied 9N tractor was amazing.

Once the book comes out, I'll be happy to sign anyone's copy.

[rockfla]

Check went out in the morning mail for my registration. Now the long wait!!

[Kens 36]

"The long wait!!" ??

Which long wait:
1. For the mail to arrive?
2. For the check to clear?
3. For the meet to begin?

The meet is only 359 days away. We will see if #1 or #2 takes longer.

Counting the days....

[Old Redneck]

Ken you are lucky. You are in walking distance.

[Kens 36]

Redneck,

I live 328 miles from the front door of the hotel. Your house is 325 miles. I guess you are right - walking distance. We can be there by lunch.

Ken

[rockfla]

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Originally Posted by Kens 36

"The long wait!!" ??

Which long wait:
1. For the mail to arrive?
2. For the check to clear?
3. For the meet to begin?

The meet is only 359 days away. We will see if #1 or #2 takes longer.

Counting the days....

All three, with great anticipation!!!

[scicala]

Is the 2023 Grand National Meet going to be at the same host hotel that it was 5 years ago ?

Sal

[Kens 36]

No, it will be at the Doubletree, about 1.5 miles north.

Ken

[rockfla]

Originally Posted by Kens 36

No, it will be at the Doubletree, about 1.5 miles north.

Ken

I had seen where the old Hyatt sold and was going to be converted into an apartment building! I was wondering where we would end up?

[scicala]

Originally Posted by Kens 36

No, it will be at the Doubletree, about 1.5 miles north.

Ken

Thank you Ken.

Sal

[nelsb01]

For those that remember the Munster house in the television show of the same name.........picture was taken April of 2021.

It used to be a fine place to stay.

[petehoovie]

Originally Posted by nelsb01

For those that remember the Munster house in the television show of the same name.........picture was taken April of 2021.

It used to be a fine place to stay.

[mercman from oz]

I can't believe that the Edward Hotel in Dearborn has fallen into disrepair.
It was a great place to stay in 2018.

[DavidG]

The warts were there, just mostly hidden. I suspect that the land still belongs to Ford Land and that it is only the building structure that has an uncertain future. The big Sears store across the inner roadway is history as well. In the meantime, the land serves as a vast parking lot for unfinished F-150s awaiting for the rest of their electronic gear to arrive and be installed.

[nelsb01]

It was a GREAT place to stay in 1993, 1998, 2003 and 2008.

I remember being assigned a room in 2018 and when we opened the door -- there was nothing. No furniture, no bed, no bathroom facilities. (no sink, no toilet, no bathtub/shower)

[mercman from oz]

The Edward in Dearborn. It was not too shabby back in 2018?

[mercman from oz]

Great Views from the Edward in Dearborn. Notice Ford Motor Company Head Quarters on The American Road in the distance.

[mercman from oz]

Notice the great parking area where the Concourse was help in 2018.

[Ford46]

I made a trip to Dearborn in 2017 to spend time at The Henry Ford, spent three days at the museum. Traveled round a bit too, drove by "Fairlane" and was sad at the disrepair at that time. Went to the old Hyatt, now the Edward and found four whole cars in the parking lot! I was certainly surprised since I attended the 2008 Grand National Meet there and had a teriffic time and the hotel was great! I was also shocked to see what the City of Dearborn had become since 2008. With that said, I still hope to attend the 2023 Grand National Meet at the Doubletree.

[rockfla]

Got my number TODAY!!! I'm "somebody"!!!