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Seth Swoboda · 06-01-2016, 09:32 AM

Are there any V8'ers from the St. Louis area or west going to the EFV8 meet in Gettysburg in August? I'd like to go and would like to travel along with other V8's. I'm located 50 miles east of St. Louis along interstate 64. Let me know if you're interested I'd like to drive along with company.

Thanks,
Seth Swoboda

Cecil/WV · 06-01-2016, 11:32 AM

Seth, i will be going to Gettysburg and traveling through St Louis on my way home from Tulsa, does that count?? You going to Tulsa??

Seth Swoboda · 06-01-2016, 11:46 AM

Cecil, I'm not going to be in Tulsa. Tulsa is actually closer to me but I will not be able to attended. Dang job get's in the way! If you are willing and have the time I'd be willing to meet up with you anywhere along your way to or from for a quick hello. If you need my phone number I'll send it in a private message or on facebook.

Cecil, how does the flathead pull the mountains in West Virgina? I went through there when I was 16 in route to Williamsburg Va. I remember traveling through the mountains in a modern car.

cmbrucew · 06-01-2016, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Seth Swoboda

Are there any V8'ers from the St. Louis area or west going to the EFV8 meet in Gettysburg in August? I'd like to go and would like to travel along with other V8's. I'm located 50 miles east of St. Louis along interstate 64. Let me know if you're interested I'd like to drive along with company.

Thanks,
Seth Swoboda

Seth looks like you are close to Mt. Vernon. I went to elementary and Jr High
schools there almost 60 years ago.
Bruce

Seth Swoboda · 06-01-2016, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by cmbrucew

Seth looks like you are close to Mt. Vernon. I went to elementary and Jr High
schools there almost 60 years ago.
Bruce

Bruce, I am in Nashville, Illinois right along Illinois route 15. I visit Mt. Vernon often as it is only about 25 minutes east of me. Do you ever get back to Mt. Vernon?

Cecil/WV · 06-02-2016, 08:39 AM

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Seth, we are going to be on a tight schedule both going and coming but I thank you for the invitation.

My Ford does well on the roads in WV, except that the temp gauge always climbs on any pull. My '50 heats up on a pull and my 40 pickup heats up at slow speeds. See you in Gettysburg.

Seth Swoboda · 06-02-2016, 10:17 AM

Sounds normal on the temps. I built a new engine for Tom's '47 tudor this winter. Last weekend it was 90 degrees here and humid ran it down the road for a while at 65 mph. Manual temp gauge under the dash showed 200 when running 65. She ain't boiling over so I keep on trucking.

A guy here in Nashville bought a nice 1950 crestliner on an estate sale in Indiana recently. I saw it this past weekend. I think he got it cheap. Tom said offer him a $1000 more than he paid for it provided he shows his purchase receipt. Looks like a good driver.

Still looking for someone to caravan to Gettysburg, what say you guys? Anyone headed that way from St. Louis or west of here?

COE Dan · 06-05-2016, 07:12 PM

Seth,

As you know I'm over here in Illinois as well but, unfortunately, I'm not going to make it to Gettysburg - either flying or driving - that dang job thing is getting in my way as well. I've got 2 work trips and 2 weddings in as many months so the EFV8 meets are off the table this year. I will get out later this month to the LA Roadster Show though.

COE Dan

Seth Swoboda · 06-06-2016, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by COE Dan

Seth,

As you know I'm over here in Illinois as well but, unfortunately, I'm not going to make it to Gettysburg - either flying or driving - that dang job thing is getting in my way as well. I've got 2 work trips and 2 weddings in as many months so the EFV8 meets are off the table this year. I will get out later this month to the LA Roadster Show though.

COE Dan

Dan, I'll see you at some point this summer. Looking forward to talking again. One of these days we will be able to V8 at our leisure.

Seth

COE Dan · 06-06-2016, 07:16 PM

Righto...sounds like a plan - now I just have to finish my winter radiator project before spring ends.

06-01-2016, 09:32 AM	#1
Seth Swoboda Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 3,795	Any V8'ers from the St. Louis area going to Gettysburg? Are there any V8'ers from the St. Louis area or west going to the EFV8 meet in Gettysburg in August? I'd like to go and would like to travel along with other V8's. I'm located 50 miles east of St. Louis along interstate 64. Let me know if you're interested I'd like to drive along with company. Thanks, Seth Swoboda

06-01-2016, 11:32 AM	#2
Cecil/WV Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Gerrardstown, WV Posts: 2,266	Re: Any V8'ers from the St. Louis area going to Gettysburg? Seth, i will be going to Gettysburg and traveling through St Louis on my way home from Tulsa, does that count?? You going to Tulsa??

06-01-2016, 11:46 AM	#3
Seth Swoboda Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 3,795	Re: Any V8'ers from the St. Louis area going to Gettysburg? Cecil, I'm not going to be in Tulsa. Tulsa is actually closer to me but I will not be able to attended. Dang job get's in the way! If you are willing and have the time I'd be willing to meet up with you anywhere along your way to or from for a quick hello. If you need my phone number I'll send it in a private message or on facebook. Cecil, how does the flathead pull the mountains in West Virgina? I went through there when I was 16 in route to Williamsburg Va. I remember traveling through the mountains in a modern car.

06-02-2016, 08:39 AM	#6
Cecil/WV Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Gerrardstown, WV Posts: 2,266	Re: Any V8'ers from the St. Louis area going to Gettysburg? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Seth, we are going to be on a tight schedule both going and coming but I thank you for the invitation. My Ford does well on the roads in WV, except that the temp gauge always climbs on any pull. My '50 heats up on a pull and my 40 pickup heats up at slow speeds. See you in Gettysburg.

06-02-2016, 10:17 AM	#7
Seth Swoboda Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 3,795	Re: Any V8'ers from the St. Louis area going to Gettysburg? Sounds normal on the temps. I built a new engine for Tom's '47 tudor this winter. Last weekend it was 90 degrees here and humid ran it down the road for a while at 65 mph. Manual temp gauge under the dash showed 200 when running 65. She ain't boiling over so I keep on trucking. A guy here in Nashville bought a nice 1950 crestliner on an estate sale in Indiana recently. I saw it this past weekend. I think he got it cheap. Tom said offer him a $1000 more than he paid for it provided he shows his purchase receipt. Looks like a good driver. Still looking for someone to caravan to Gettysburg, what say you guys? Anyone headed that way from St. Louis or west of here? Last edited by Seth Swoboda; 06-02-2016 at 10:26 AM.

06-05-2016, 07:12 PM	#8
COE Dan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Now in Wichita, KS Posts: 251	Re: Any V8'ers from the St. Louis area going to Gettysburg? Seth, As you know I'm over here in Illinois as well but, unfortunately, I'm not going to make it to Gettysburg - either flying or driving - that dang job thing is getting in my way as well. I've got 2 work trips and 2 weddings in as many months so the EFV8 meets are off the table this year. I will get out later this month to the LA Roadster Show though. COE Dan

06-06-2016, 07:16 PM	#10
COE Dan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Now in Wichita, KS Posts: 251	Re: Any V8'ers from the St. Louis area going to Gettysburg? Righto...sounds like a plan - now I just have to finish my winter radiator project before spring ends.