EFV8 Club 2016 ENM - Gettysburg - August 8-11, 2016

[ford38v8]

"Looks like the Early V8 Club needs to..." No. The Early Ford V8 Club doesn't "need" to do anything.
Those persons who think the club should be doing something different ought to know that the club is run by people just like themselves, tirelessly devoting time and effort to conducting the business of the club, without compensation, I might add.
Those persons having opinions "need" to step up to the plate and volunteer to become members of the National Board, where they may effect those changes they feel the club needs to make.

[VeryTangled]

Hi Everyone,

I started this thread to announce the Meet, and to let people discuss it.

This is not a thread to debate the merits of the V-8 Club, the dates of the meet, or the policies that surround it.

I say this because the 2104 Photo Post version of this thread, which I also started, was closed because of bickering about the politics of the Club. That thread, even though closed, has 13,300 views, and 120 replies.

So please try to keep it positive.

[HOTROD_WILLIE]

Originally Posted by TJ

Sorry to pop your bubble Willie, but other swap meets are totally different than a swap meet at an Early Ford V-8 Club National Meet. The swap meet at a national meet is part of the meet and the insurance covers the entire meet. Other swap meets also have to have insurance, but the company who insures those swap meets may have different regulations. example; some swap meets don't allow the riding of bicycles or use of golf carts on the grounds. It all depends on the insurance company. They set the rules. If people don't like the rules I guess they don't get to play in the game.

I know there are insurance company that would let non-member to sell at the early V8 show. Why would not look in to this? There are a lot of benefit to letting non-member selling at Early V8 show. One there would be more parts at the show. Two it would bring more people to the show that would be looking for parts for there project. Three you can charge non-member more money for the swap meet spots. Four you would great be recruiting tool for new members.

I don't understand why insurance company would care if you were member or non-member. I can see not allow riding bicycles or golf carts in swap area. I personal have be hit by a cart at show.


"If people don't like the rules I guess they don't get to play in the game" There are a lot of ball park to play in. Here is nice ball park to play in. They also have swap meet area that welcomes non members.

http://www.kareforkids.org/mountain-...-festival.html

You always need look the future and how to expand the hobby for the next generation.

[HOTROD_WILLIE]

Originally Posted by ford38v8

"Looks like the Early V8 Club needs to..." No. The Early Ford V8 Club doesn't "need" to do anything.
Those persons who think the club should be doing something different ought to know that the club is run by people just like themselves, tirelessly devoting time and effort to conducting the business of the club, without compensation, I might add.
Those persons having opinions "need" to step up to the plate and volunteer to become members of the National Board, where they may effect those changes they feel the club needs to make.

I have been member of a lot of car clubs and church organization. Well establish organization group like member who think like them. They don't like change. We have do it like this because it benefit us. What happen those group slowly grows smaller over time?

[JM 35 Sedan]

The Gettysburg meet is in full swing. Many nice vehicles are already parked in their designated spots on the show field and many more will come out from under their covers and out of trailers by 9:00 am tomorrow morning. The Concourse show is open to the public from 9am to 3pm, at no charge.
We had a nice 100+ mile tour today to the Antietam Battle Field near Sharpsburg, Md, and then to Williamsport, MD to see the Bowmen Car Collection where they provided a great buffet luncheon for all in attendance. I have seen many Fordbarn members here in the last two days and expect to see more tomorrow. I will be adding some pictures here soon, so stay tuned .

[VeryTangled]

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Hi Everyone, I think about 25-30 active FordBarn members won awards at the Meet. I enjoyed hanging with you guys, so thanks for spending time with me.

[Vic Piano]

John & Jeff,

Glad you guys enjoyed the meet, I've been enjoying photos that are being posted on FaceBook. Think either or both of you might be going to the Moonshine Festival this October?

[Old Redneck]

The only problem I seen a the meet was the heat. It was hot but I enjoyed the meet. I took my Trailer Queen to the meet. She had a great time.

[JM 35 Sedan]

I can honestly say Folks,.....that I personally had the greatest time at this years EFV-8 Club's Eastern National Meet in Gettysburg, PA!! And I am not saying this solely on the fact that it was done by our own RG36. The fun for me actually started as soon as I got there on Sunday afternoon, and continued until I departed on Friday afternoon. The one thing I will always remember, because I probably never laughed so much, was the Ventriloquist entertainment we had at the welcome party, especially when our own RG member, Gary Ruby was asked to come up on stage and take part in the show. He had everyone rolling in the aisles with his adlib performance. I only hope someone took some good pictures or videos of that and can post them here for everyone to see.
I also believe I enjoyed socializing with old and new friends at this meet as much, if not more, than seeing all the great old Ford V-8's that were there, and I can tell you, I really love seeing these early Ford V-8's!

A big Thank You to all who worked so hard to make this meet one that will never be forgotten!!

[VeryTangled]

Originally Posted by Vic Piano

John & Jeff,

Think either or both of you might be going to the Moonshine Festival this October?

Hi Vic, Sadly, not for me this year.

[PeterC]

I agree with John (JM 35 Sedan) - a really fun event, great people, great cars and a great venue! This was a first V8 National for me to participate in and bring my 35 3 Window Coupe and the experience was really top notch! A real credit to all that were behind the planning and execution of the entire program. Thank you all!

Looking forward to seeing a picture thread of the cars of the 2016 Eastern Nationals in Gettysburg!

[JM 35 Sedan]

Originally Posted by PeterC

I agree with John (JM 35 Sedan) - a really fun event, great people, great cars and a great venue! This was a first V8 National for me to participate in and bring my 35 3 Window Coupe and the experience was really top notch! A real credit to all that were behind the planning and execution of the entire program. Thank you all!

Looking forward to seeing a picture thread of the cars of the 2016 Eastern Nationals in Gettysburg!

Peter, it was good to meet up with you again and see that gorgeously done '35 3w coupe. You would not believe how many folks mention your car to me during conversations, since they know I am a fan of '35's and especially the 3w coupes. Charyl Sanders put over 100 pictures taken at the meet on Facebook, but not sure you could view them if not a member. I probably have over 150 pics taken of the cars and places visited during our two driving tours, but need to download them for resizing before I can post them here. Jeff H. has copies of most of my pictures and it would be okay for him to post these here if he wishes to.

[JM 35 Sedan]

Originally Posted by Vic Piano

John & Jeff,

Glad you guys enjoyed the meet, I've been enjoying photos that are being posted on FaceBook. Think either or both of you might be going to the Moonshine Festival this October?

Hi Vic, October has a pretty full schedule for me and a couple of these things are right there competing with the time I would need to attend the Moonshine Fest. That has always been a fun show to attend in the past with several senic routes that can be taken when starting from the Mid Atlantic area. If anything changes I will let you know. Are the CCFH's planning to be there this year?

[VeryTangled]

Originally Posted by JM 35 Sedan

Jeff H. has copies of most of my pictures and it would be okay for him to post these here if he wishes to.

Hi Everyone, I'll get on it in the morning!

Some of the early arrivals at the show. A couple of shots at Antietam/Sharpsburg battlefield. And lunch & touring the Don Bowman Collection.

[VeryTangled]

These are all from JM 35 Sedan. Tuesday's tour of the Don Bowman Collection, and early shots of Wednesday's Concourse.

[VeryTangled]

More Concourse shots. Starting with three shots of PeterC's gobsmack cool '35 3W period style racer.

[VeryTangled]

More Concourse shots from JM 35 Sedan's camera.

[VeryTangled]

Working through the Concourse

[VeryTangled]

Some really sweet cars on display including the Laureno's 1947 Sportsman.

[VeryTangled]

A couple of very special Station Wagons and the beginning of the Commercial vehicles. Cecil and Michael's '50's. A couple of dazzling Lincoln's. And I LIKE TRUCKS!