V-8 Times

[fordv8j]

I still haven't received my Nov.- Dec. V-8 Times, how long to wait before requesting another one, I have them from 1972 to present,

[TJ]

I still don't have mine either here in Nor Calif. Just for info the the box of extra copies has also not arrived to those that handle the V-8 technical Books either.

[Joe Immler]

Not in Central Ohio either.

[Don Rogers]

This is a postal distribution center issue. They piled up all 3rd class mail in a corner somewhere last month when they couldn't handle the packages and first class mail. They say that they will get to the 3rd class pile up eventually. I wonder why this issue hasn't become headlines!! My local post office says they have no mail lying around and they wil get me my magazine as soon as they get it from the regional distribution center. In my case its all piled up in the St. Louis center. Please understand that this is not a V-8 Club issue.

[Ford46]

Mine hasn't shown up in Southeastern, Massachusetts either. Perhaps the tease will make it even better!

[HDowse]

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I wrote the Club and got this note back...it's a distribution problem as Don said:

Hunt;
You have reached the web administrator of the Early Ford V-8 Club web site.
They are being delivered, just slowly.
We are asking you to be patient. You are not the only one waiting and you are correct, the problem is delivery
by the US Postal Service.

Bruce Nelson
Web Administrator
Early Ford V-8 Club

[fordv8j]

mine arrived in WVa today; thanks Jerry

[Joe Immler]

Mine arrived today. Central, Ohio

[Ford Freak]

My Hemmings Classic Car & Muscle Machines magazines came yesterday here in western NY State. They were bout 2 wks. late. However, still no Ford Times! My Vintage Truck magazine that I get is also MIA . - F F

[jkflathead]

Mine came to Central New York a while ago. The post office is very slow these days. I sent a magazine to a friend in Indiana and it took a month to get there.

[RKS.PA]

Same here in Southern AZ. Believe it is 100% USPS trying to work down holiday volume. Had trouble getting Christmas Priority Mail to NJ and MA....and that was with tracking and supposedly their "best" service option and plenty of lead time!!


Been almost a month now, should have been back to "normal" by now!

[McMimmcs]

No delivery in Tennessee or Michigan yet.

[Ford Freak]

Originally Posted by Ford Freak

My Hemmings Classic Car & Muscle Machines magazines came yesterday here in western NY State. They were bout 2 wks. late. However, still no Ford Times! My Vintage Truck magazine that I get is also MIA . - F F

I got my Vintage Truck and My ford Times magazines today - yay !!!!!
Hopefully , this was just a problem over the holiday season .
Well, I guess we will know what to expect next year ? lol

[Ford46]

Same here in Southeastern, Massachusetts....not yet!

[v8nut]

Not here to San Jose either.

[Teltruck]

Didn’t receive mine yet in Southern Massachusetts?
Stay Safe!
Bob

[Frank Miller]

I got my model A news a few weeks ago and my dad who lives in the same town 3 miles away got his yesterday. One post office and 10,000 people and I guess they ship in approximately the same way. I'm guessing it was lost in a distribution center somewhere.

[Mike34]

On Jan 21st I sent at note to Cornerstone asking about the delay. Here is their reply.

Hello Michael -
The November/December V-8 Times magazine is still being mailed to all Early Ford club members.
Most of the club has not received their issue yet.
The National Board of Directors is saying to be patient as it should arrive soon.
Thank you.

Jen Wheeler
Office Manager for
Cornerstone Registration LTD

[mercman from oz]

This is the Cover of the Nov/Dec 2020 issue of V8 Times that you all are chasing.
It seems strange that I received my copy a month ago on Christmas Eve, 24 Dec 2020 and I live in Australia?

[nelsb01]

That can be explained. Your magazine went from printer to shipping service that sends it to Australia. It did not have to enter the US Postal Service. That as they say, is the weakest link.

[Seth Swoboda]

Originally Posted by Don Rogers

This is a postal distribution center issue. They piled up all 3rd class mail in a corner somewhere last month when they couldn't handle the packages and first class mail. They say that they will get to the 3rd class pile up eventually. I wonder why this issue hasn't become headlines!! My local post office says they have no mail lying around and they wil get me my magazine as soon as they get it from the regional distribution center. In my case its all piled up in the St. Louis center. Please understand that this is not a V-8 Club issue.

Third class mail delivery doesn't make corporate news media money and it doesn't get politicians elected. It'll never get fixed.

[tubman]

Isn't there a significant shipping surcharge for foreign subscriptions? Better service=higher charges.

[TJ]

Originally Posted by tubman

Isn't there a significant shipping surcharge for foreign subscriptions? Better service=higher charges.

Out of country members do pay significantly more for postage on the V-8 Times, but from past experience they usually get their Times later than those of us in the U.S. In my area a lot of the USPS carriers have retired and this new bunch that took their place are terrible. Getting someone else's mail in my box is a frequent occurance.

[deuce lover]

I am in France and my last renewal was $70. I received my Nov-Dec V8 Times first week of Jan.

[Ogarland]

Received mine last Thursday 1/21/21.

[nelsb01]

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Still missing it?
Check out the Early Ford V-8 Club web site www.earlyfordv8.org
Scroll down the main page until you find NEWS HEADLINES

[Zeke3]

Thanks Bruce, I had never scrolled down on the Early V8 Home page before. I didn't know all that stuff was down there.

[Merc Cruzer]

Received mine yesterday: Conifer, Colorado

[34p-kup]

Received mine 1/21, Aurora, Colorado.

[TJ]

Still not here in Nor Cal.

[Seth Swoboda]

Nothing here in the Mid-West

[Darrell S]

I recently sent a package to the eastern side of the state. The clerk at the UPS mailing store said that there were no more guaranteed delivery times.

[mercman from oz]

If you click onto the Link below, you can read the magazine yourself.
If you like what you see and read, may I encourage you to join the Early Ford V8 Club of America so that you can start receiving this great magazine yourself.

https://www.earlyfordv8.org/images/u...azine_2020.pdf.

[Anteek29]

Received mine today - CA Central Coast

[40larry]

Originally Posted by Anteek29

Received mine today - CA Central Coast

Well my V8 Times for last Nov-Dec 2020 finally arrived yesterday in Southern California......40larry

[Teltruck]

Received my V8 Times today! Stay safe!
Bob

[Newc]

arrived in Oregon, have two cars for sale. Newc

[TJ]

Got mine yesterday(1-30-21) here in Nor Cal.

[Ford46]

Along with TelTruck, my V8 Times arrived yesterday January 30, 2021 here in Southeastern Massachusetts. Yeah!!!!

[russcc]

Mine arrived today on Cape Cod, 2/1/2021.

[Ray Balukas]

Got mine today in N.H. came by pony express, better late than never

[JM 35 Sedan]

Tom McCarriston in NH, one of our EFV-8 Club photographer's, just told me he received his Nov/Dec copy yesterday, February 3rd. So I told him I'd add him to the list

[sidevalve8ba]

Still patiently waiting for mine. But I must admit the patience is running a bit thin!

[sunshine]

I’m sorry but the PO. Is at fault here , I worked for them for 38 years , been retired for 25 years . There was a lot of waste way back then ,so I can’t imagine the waste now . I have been in my local office twice in the past. Week , They couldn’t even change a 20 dollar bill either time . SUNSHINE

[Merc Cruzer]

Received the Nov-Dec issue on 1/28/2001 and received the Jan-Feb issue today.

[Seth Swoboda]

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I just received my nov/dec V8 times on 02/03/2021

[Merc Cruzer]

Explication from the editor - Jan-Feb issue

[mercurycyclone]

Received my Jan. Feb. 2021 issue of the V8 Times on Friday Feb. 5, 2021. Minnesota

[Kube]

Originally Posted by mercurycyclone

Received my Jan. Feb. 2021 issue of the V8 Times on Friday Feb. 5, 2021. Minnesota

Me too.

[Anteek29]

Received my Jan. Feb. 2021 issue of the V8 Times today. CA Central Coast.

[mhsprecher]

Still waiting for mine.

[Newc]

OK So received the Nov/Dec last week and then the Jan/Feb this week! Since I have two expensive photo adds in Nov/Dec, My adds got about 2 weeks coverage before Obsoleted! The USPS has cheated me, and the rest of the advertisers. Newc

[tubman]

Actually, you are the victim of circumstances, specifically the mail "crunch" brought on by the confluence of the Covid-19 pandemic and the holiday season. The EFV8 club has taken advantage of a particular feature of the USPS that allows them to save a bunch on postage during ordinary times. It has worked to everyone's advantage for many years, but has proven unsatisfactory in these uncertain times.

It's like the old saying : "When I am right, no one remembers; when I am wrong, no one forgets".

[DavidG]

tubman,


So true!

[TJ]

Originally Posted by tubman

Actually, you are the victim of circumstances, specifically the mail "crunch" brought on by the confluence of the Covid-19 pandemic and the holiday season. The EFV8 club has taken advantage of a particular feature of the USPS that allows them to save a bunch on postage during ordinary times. It has worked to everyone's advantage for many years, but has proven unsatisfactory in these uncertain times.

It's like the old saying : "When I am right, no one remembers; when I am wrong, no one forgets".

Tubman you are correct. Saving on postage is the reason there has not been a dues increase in V-8 Club dues for many years.

[Anteek29]

I just have to say the V-8 Times is a very favorite car publication - right up there with Hemmings. Worth every penny of the club dues just for the articles and photos! When the Times arrives I head for the recliner for an intensive read

[DavidG]

Tom,


Nearly fifteen years without an increase for stateside members.

[Seth Swoboda]

The big question or problem is who takes over as editor?

[TJ]

Originally Posted by Seth Swoboda

The big question or problem is who takes over as editor?

Seth, nobody has taken over at this time. Jerry is just looking for candidates to back him up in the event something happens. It's called a "disaster plan". All of us are getting older and it's a good idea to have someone who can take over at a moments notice in the event that the existing person could have a medical issue, become incapacitated, or even pass away suddenly. The big step is finding someone who has the skills that Jerry has developed over the years and that person can take over at a moments notice. Also if Jerry feels the need to retire that person can slide right into the job and nobody will even miss an issue of the Times.

[Zeke3]

Sounds like a good idea to have a succession plan. I would miss having the magazine every other month.

[Pdstark]

Received my Jan/Feb issue today (nor cal).

[mercman from oz]

Large copy of the Editorial in the Jan/Feb 2021 Issue of V8 Times that was posted by Merc Cruzer.

[Ford Freak]

Originally Posted by Pdstark

Received my Jan/Feb issue today (nor cal).

I got mine today in upstate NY . Hopefully we are back to normal ........

[Strick]

still waiting to receive mine in GA

[slowforty]

Jan/Feb showed up Wednesday in Illinois

[ETriggs]

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I just signed up with my membership, can’t wait to get the first one!

[Zeke3]

Etriggs, welcome to the club. I recommend that you also join your local regional group if you haven't already. You will meet others with similar interests and valuable contacts for parts and other resources. I wish I had joined an RG much sooner than I did.

Ps: I received my Jan/Feb issue on 2/13 in Indiana.

[Frank Miller]

Auburn Ma delivered my Nov Dec yesterday

[Mike34]

Ditto. Nov/Dec issue finally arrived in Tuesday's mail, 16 Feb.

[sidevalve8ba]

Finally received my Nov./Dec. issue today, Feb. 24th! It's kind of like Christmas in February.