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STEVE O · 01-31-2015, 08:33 AM

Hi,
Would anyone have a video of the cruise (tour) of 1940 Ford Turns 50 that went threw Reno or know of a website with photos? My recently acquired 40 Conv was in that cruise and I'd love a video or photo that would have in in it.
Thanks

TJ · 01-31-2015, 10:33 AM

Post your question on the Early Ford V-8 Club site also, as someone there might be able to help.

Kruzn40 · 01-31-2015, 12:13 PM

Try the Forties Limited of Orange County website. Several of the members helped with the promotion and participated. Some of them are still around and may be of assistance to you. Same with the San Jose 40's.

STEVE O · 01-31-2015, 07:23 PM

Thanks TJ & Kruzn 40 I will sure do that!

klicker · 01-31-2015, 08:54 PM

I was there. I'll see what I can dig up.

TomT/Williamsburg · 01-31-2015, 09:32 PM

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I was there as well for the entire tour - won the 40s Limited 40 Ford day Long Distance Award driving out from LI New York with a buddy of mine - two old 40 Fords going cross country. But I unfortunately do not have a video. I still have all of the memorabilia I got and that big panoramic photo though. That was the best tour ever .... went on the 40 is 60 tour as well.

The 40s Limited did not run the tour, helped out I think, but that is as far as I know - just the 40 Ford Day at La Palma Park - it was the late Art Branum of Mr 40s who made up the tour but I think he got most of his help from the San Jose 40s. His shop is still out there - www.mr40s.com - try to contact the new owner and perhaps he can help you out on a video or perhaps he can get you in contact with one of Art's sons who may be able to help you out ....

hotrodsteve · 02-01-2015, 04:56 AM

40is50 tour was put on by 3 guys, 2 of whom are deceased (Art Branum, and Vern Williams). Surviving guy is Dick Santana of 40's of San Jose, and he lives in Gilroy,Ca. Mr. 40's is now run by Art's oldest son, who may be of some help. I was one of the tour team leaders on the tour, and don't remember anyone doing a video. There was a panoramic shot of all the cars in a group taken, Mr. 40's may still have some.

klicker · 02-01-2015, 08:14 AM

I found a picture of my wife holding a video camera! Now if I can only find a box of old unlabeled vhs tapes, I may have some video of the tour. I do have the panoramic shot of the cars that was taken at Donner's Pass Ski area. If Mr. 40's doesn't have any more copies, I can probably scan it for you. If your car started the tour in Reno, it will be in the picture.

STEVE O · 02-01-2015, 09:23 AM

Hi Klicker,
I was lucky enough to talk to the wife of the org. owner and all she could remember was that her and her late husband loved that cruise and she said she remembered going thru Reno. I have attached 2 photos of the car but I don't have any of the car with a hood or engine before it was partially stripped. I tried to attach the photos here but only see where to as a url instead of a reg. file.
Thank you for all your help
Steve

push_rod · 02-01-2015, 04:58 PM

I had just finished my Coupe the year before. I ran across some of the San Jose 40's at a run to Lodi, CA. They told me about the "40 is 50" tour from Reno, but I knew I was not able to get enough time off to participate in the complete tour. I could only make it down to Anaheim for the "40 Ford Day" at La Palma Park; the tour's final destination. One of the San Jose 40 members, a fellow name "Vinny", told me his buddy "Chet" had cancelled his room reservation in Anaheim, CA., So I took it. Dad and I drove down early on the Friday morning. La Palma Park was packed on Saturday. I did purchase a VHS copy of the tour tape. I still have it, but the last time I viewed it was obvious it has degraded somewhat in quality. I do not remember if that tape covered anything other than the gathering at La Palma Park.
There is a business card stapled onto the VHS tape box:

Expanded Horizons
Video Production Co.
Gaylord Barrington
121 3rd St.
Seal Beach, CA 90740
Phone: (213) 493-1784

I would guess they were the ones who made the tape, but I have no idea if they are still in business or could come up with a copy of a 25 year old event.

Best regards,

David

STEVE O · 02-01-2015, 05:02 PM

Hi David,
Thanks I will give them a try.
Steve

push_rod · 02-01-2015, 05:44 PM

Steve:

No problem, glad to help. You brought back some great memories that dad and I shared that weekend. The photos you attached of your car did not display.
I took a lot of photos that weekend. There were not very many Convertibles there. I only remember two of them. One was a driver quality, painted bright red with 1939 Deluxe front sheet metal; it was from San jose, CA. The other was show quality, dark blue or black, and had fully detailed IFS, and IRS. I believe the second one had Standard front sheet metal with a chromed grille. If I could see a photo of your car, I might be able to identify it in the photos I took.

Best regards,

David

STEVE O · 02-01-2015, 07:10 PM

Hi David
I can't figure out how to post a picture here. How can I add a pdf file from this quick reply box? It only asks for a url?
Thanks
Steve

hotrodsteve · 02-01-2015, 11:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by push_rod

I had just finished my Coupe the year before. I ran across some of the San Jose 40's at a run to Lodi, CA. They told me about the "40 is 50" tour from Reno, but I knew I was not able to get enough time off to participate in the complete tour. I could only make it down to Anaheim for the "40 Ford Day" at La Palma Park; the tour's final destination. One of the San Jose 40 members, a fellow name "Vinny", told me his buddy "Chet" had cancelled his room reservation in Anaheim, CA., So I took it. Dad and I drove down early on the Friday morning. La Palma Park was packed on Saturday. I did purchase a VHS copy of the tour tape. I still have it, but the last time I viewed it was obvious it has degraded somewhat in quality. I do not remember if that tape covered anything other than the gathering at La Palma Park.
There is a business card stapled onto the VHS tape box:

Expanded Horizons
Video Production Co.
Gaylord Barrington
121 3rd St.
Seal Beach, CA 90740
Phone: (213) 493-1784

I would guess they were the ones who made the tape, but I have no idea if they are still in business or could come up with a copy of a 25 year old event.

Best regards

David

Gaylord was a longtime member of Forties Limited, he moved up to Idaho or Montana probably 15 or so years ago.

STEVE O · 02-03-2015, 08:20 AM

Thanks hotrodSteve I will check into finding him in those states

STEVE O · 02-03-2015, 10:01 AM

Photos added of my conv. If anyone has photos, videos, or any info I appreciate it. Thanks

STEVE O · 02-03-2015, 10:18 AM

Photo that was a man was nice enough to send me of some of the 1940s grouped during the 1940 Turns 50 tour. Hope some of your cars are there!

TomT/Williamsburg · 02-03-2015, 09:32 PM

My 40 is in the back most row, in the middle, facing left - the nose of the car had pink, to lilac, to purple flames over a dark maroon body. My buddy's black 40 with gold flames is facing me I believe ....

klicker · 02-03-2015, 10:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by STEVE O

Photo that was a man was nice enough to send me of some of the 1940s grouped during the 1940 Turns 50 tour. Hope some of your cars are there!

My Forty is the blue coupe in front row just to the left of the red one in the center.

I will upload a few pictures when I get a chance. Glad someone posted the panorama. Mine is framed and glassed in, too many reflections to make copies.

STEVE O · 02-04-2015, 07:26 AM

Hi TomT & Klicker,
Glad your cars was in the photo. Can't wait to see more photos! Thanks!

01-31-2015, 10:33 AM	#2
TJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Napa,California Posts: 6,037	Re: 1940 Turns 50 tour in Reno Video? Post your question on the Early Ford V-8 Club site also, as someone there might be able to help.

01-31-2015, 12:13 PM	#3
Kruzn40 Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Menifee, CA Posts: 61	Re: 1940 Turns 50 tour in Reno Video? Try the Forties Limited of Orange County website. Several of the members helped with the promotion and participated. Some of them are still around and may be of assistance to you. Same with the San Jose 40's.

01-31-2015, 07:23 PM	#4
STEVE O Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: QUICKSBURG VA Posts: 707	Re: 1940 Turns 50 tour in Reno Video? Thanks TJ & Kruzn 40 I will sure do that!

01-31-2015, 08:54 PM	#5
klicker Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 311	Re: 1940 Turns 50 tour in Reno Video? I was there. I'll see what I can dig up.

01-31-2015, 09:32 PM	#6
TomT/Williamsburg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Williamsburg, Virginia Posts: 2,654	Re: 1940 Turns 50 tour in Reno Video? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I was there as well for the entire tour - won the 40s Limited 40 Ford day Long Distance Award driving out from LI New York with a buddy of mine - two old 40 Fords going cross country. But I unfortunately do not have a video. I still have all of the memorabilia I got and that big panoramic photo though. That was the best tour ever .... went on the 40 is 60 tour as well. The 40s Limited did not run the tour, helped out I think, but that is as far as I know - just the 40 Ford Day at La Palma Park - it was the late Art Branum of Mr 40s who made up the tour but I think he got most of his help from the San Jose 40s. His shop is still out there - www.mr40s.com - try to contact the new owner and perhaps he can help you out on a video or perhaps he can get you in contact with one of Art's sons who may be able to help you out .... Last edited by TomT/Williamsburg; 01-31-2015 at 09:41 PM.

02-01-2015, 04:56 AM	#7
hotrodsteve Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: san luis obispo, ca Posts: 66	Re: 1940 Turns 50 tour in Reno Video? 40is50 tour was put on by 3 guys, 2 of whom are deceased (Art Branum, and Vern Williams). Surviving guy is Dick Santana of 40's of San Jose, and he lives in Gilroy,Ca. Mr. 40's is now run by Art's oldest son, who may be of some help. I was one of the tour team leaders on the tour, and don't remember anyone doing a video. There was a panoramic shot of all the cars in a group taken, Mr. 40's may still have some.

02-01-2015, 08:14 AM	#8
klicker Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 311	Re: 1940 Turns 50 tour in Reno Video? I found a picture of my wife holding a video camera! Now if I can only find a box of old unlabeled vhs tapes, I may have some video of the tour. I do have the panoramic shot of the cars that was taken at Donner's Pass Ski area. If Mr. 40's doesn't have any more copies, I can probably scan it for you. If your car started the tour in Reno, it will be in the picture.

02-01-2015, 09:23 AM	#9
STEVE O Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: QUICKSBURG VA Posts: 707	Re: 1940 Turns 50 tour in Reno Video? Hi Klicker, I was lucky enough to talk to the wife of the org. owner and all she could remember was that her and her late husband loved that cruise and she said she remembered going thru Reno. I have attached 2 photos of the car but I don't have any of the car with a hood or engine before it was partially stripped. I tried to attach the photos here but only see where to as a url instead of a reg. file. Thank you for all your help Steve

02-01-2015, 04:58 PM	#10
push_rod Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 47	Re: 1940 Turns 50 tour in Reno Video? I had just finished my Coupe the year before. I ran across some of the San Jose 40's at a run to Lodi, CA. They told me about the "40 is 50" tour from Reno, but I knew I was not able to get enough time off to participate in the complete tour. I could only make it down to Anaheim for the "40 Ford Day" at La Palma Park; the tour's final destination. One of the San Jose 40 members, a fellow name "Vinny", told me his buddy "Chet" had cancelled his room reservation in Anaheim, CA., So I took it. Dad and I drove down early on the Friday morning. La Palma Park was packed on Saturday. I did purchase a VHS copy of the tour tape. I still have it, but the last time I viewed it was obvious it has degraded somewhat in quality. I do not remember if that tape covered anything other than the gathering at La Palma Park. There is a business card stapled onto the VHS tape box: Expanded Horizons Video Production Co. Gaylord Barrington 121 3rd St. Seal Beach, CA 90740 Phone: (213) 493-1784 I would guess they were the ones who made the tape, but I have no idea if they are still in business or could come up with a copy of a 25 year old event. Best regards, David

02-01-2015, 05:02 PM	#11
STEVE O Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: QUICKSBURG VA Posts: 707	Re: 1940 Turns 50 tour in Reno Video? Hi David, Thanks I will give them a try. Steve

02-01-2015, 05:44 PM	#12
push_rod Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 47	Re: 1940 Turns 50 tour in Reno Video? Steve: No problem, glad to help. You brought back some great memories that dad and I shared that weekend. The photos you attached of your car did not display. I took a lot of photos that weekend. There were not very many Convertibles there. I only remember two of them. One was a driver quality, painted bright red with 1939 Deluxe front sheet metal; it was from San jose, CA. The other was show quality, dark blue or black, and had fully detailed IFS, and IRS. I believe the second one had Standard front sheet metal with a chromed grille. If I could see a photo of your car, I might be able to identify it in the photos I took. Best regards, David

02-01-2015, 07:10 PM	#13
STEVE O Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: QUICKSBURG VA Posts: 707	Re: 1940 Turns 50 tour in Reno Video? Hi David I can't figure out how to post a picture here. How can I add a pdf file from this quick reply box? It only asks for a url? Thanks Steve

02-03-2015, 08:20 AM	#15
STEVE O Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: QUICKSBURG VA Posts: 707	Re: 1940 Turns 50 tour in Reno Video? Thanks hotrodSteve I will check into finding him in those states

02-03-2015, 09:32 PM	#18
TomT/Williamsburg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Williamsburg, Virginia Posts: 2,654	Re: 1940 Turns 50 tour in Reno Video? Photos added! My 40 is in the back most row, in the middle, facing left - the nose of the car had pink, to lilac, to purple flames over a dark maroon body. My buddy's black 40 with gold flames is facing me I believe ....

02-04-2015, 07:26 AM	#20
STEVE O Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: QUICKSBURG VA Posts: 707	Re: 1940 Turns 50 tour in Reno Video? Photos added! Hi TomT & Klicker, Glad your cars was in the photo. Can't wait to see more photos! Thanks!