The Official Newsletter of the Lone Star Early Ford V-8 Club Regional Group #6 Of The Early Ford V-8 Club of America

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Shows / Swap Meets 12 Important Dates 13 Application 14 Tour Schedule 15 SPECIAL POINTS OF INTEREST: 1/1 New Year s Day 1/4 Trivia Day 1/5 National Bird Day 1/10 Houseplant Appreciation Day 1/14 1/15

1 The Greyhound VOLUME 51 I SSUE 1 JANUARY 2018 The Official Newsletter of the Lone Star Early Ford V-8 Club Regional Group #6 Of The Early Ford V-8 Club of America INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Word from the Pres 1 Minutes 2 Sunshine Report 2 Editor s Report 3 Winter Tour 4 Ladies Corner Anniversaries / Birthdays 6 6 Christmas Party 7 Arlington Parade of Lights 8 Mission Arlington 9 Nuclear Ford 10 Car Shows / Swap Meets 12 Important Dates 13 Application 14 Tour Schedule 15 SPECIAL POINTS OF INTEREST: 1/1 New Year s Day 1/4 Trivia Day 1/5 National Bird Day 1/10 Houseplant Appreciation Day 1/14 1/15 Martin Luther King s Birthday 1-16 Penguin Awareness Day 1/19 National Popcorn Day 1/20 Driving Tour 1/23 National Pie Day 1/25 Opposite DAy 1/26 Australia Day Word from the Pres: Howdy folks and happy New Years! Along with the New Year we also have a new President of the club. For those who have not heard yet, my name is Billy Williams and I will be the new president of the club for I would like to thank Al for all the work he did as president in 2017 and all the work he continues to do as newsletter editor and Vice President for Speaking of the editor, if you have not yet paid your club dues for 2018 now is the time to do so he can get your information in the roster for There are plenty of topics to discuss for the New Year, but the most critical is the vacancy of the Secretary position. First off, a huge thank you to Steve and Sheila McWilliams for their work as Secretary last year and in the past. Now, the club really needs a volunteer to step up and fill the Secretary role. It is not a particularly hard job, as the most challenging part of it is trying to attend all the club functions. Once at the functions, all you have to do is jot down the noteworthy points and then your notes to the editor. So please volunteer if you are able to fill this position. Another important topic for 2018 is tours. We have many club tours already lined up for this year with the first tour happening on January 20th to Yesterday s Diner in Bridgeport (Flyer located in later pages). This is also a very special year for long distance tours since there is the Grand National Meet in Dearborn and a tour to Graham in addition to the Texas Tour in Tyler. A schedule of all planned club events is located in the later pages of the newsletter. Lastly, I hope everyone had a wonderful and safe holiday season. Looking ahead, 2018 looks like it will a very exciting year for club with many great events to attend. So let s get our flatheads running on the road and I ll See you in January! Flatheads Forever, Billy Williams Lone Star Early Ford V-8 Club Website

V OLUME 51 I SSUE 1 T HE G REYHOUND P AGE 2 MINUTES Minutes of the Lone Star V-8 Club for December 10, 2017 The December 10th meeting was held at Diamond Oaks Country Club.

2 V OLUME 51 I SSUE 1 T HE G REYHOUND P AGE 2 MINUTES Minutes of the Lone Star V-8 Club for December 10, 2017 The December 10th meeting was held at Diamond Oaks Country Club. The event was the monthly meeting as well as the club s Christmas party. There were 28 members and guests present. Birthdays were announced for Robert Martin. Claribel Seimer and Al Moseley. Anniversaries were announced for Steve and Becky Moore, Robert and Nancy Martin, Randy and Barbie Williams and Steve and Amy Good. Following the meal, the incoming officers were presented. President Billy Williams Vice President Al Moseley Secretary - TBD Treasurer Christine Abbott Parliamentarian Roger Abbott Historian Sam Emmerson Sunshine - TBD Christmas Party Barbie Williams Hardware/Library Martha Moseley Greyhound Editor Al Moseley A lively gift exchange followed the meeting with lots of nice gifts. We also enjoyed birthday cake for Claribel Seimer. Debbie Emmerson thanked those who donated to Mission Arlington to help make their Christmas brighter. Incoming president Billy Williams discussed the upcoming tours (with handout) and the new year for the club. Looks like a busy year. He closed the meeting at 4:15pm. Respectfully Submitted, Steve McWilliams!!!!ITS THAT TIME AGAIN!!!! Hate to say it, but it is time to renew your dues for So that we can keep our records straight, send the newsletter to the correct place, birthdays are correct (you know the problems I am having with this), and contact information is correct. The dues are $25 per year and if you joined in October, you are covered for the next year. Also you MUST be a member of the National EFV8 Club to be a member of the Lone Star Club. You can get an application or join by going to and click on Membership. This will take you to another area where you can either a) LOGIN I am already a member b) NEW MEMBER I want to join the club or c) Download a mail-in application form. A copy of the mail in form for those without computers is available on page 10 of the newsletter. To make it even more convenient, you can even call toll free Sunshine Report As of the writing of the newsletter, we do not have a Sunshine Lady. If you would like to take on this position, please let either Billy or Al know. Until we get a Sunshine Lady, please contact Al Moseley, , or amoseley@sbcglobal.net to let me know about anyone that is ill. So far no new illnesses have been reported

V OLUME 51 I SSUE 1 T HE G REYHOUND P AGE 3 2018 Officers President: ` Billy Williams billy.williams1744@gmail.com 682-429-6844 Al Moseley amoseley@sbcglobal.

com 817-282-2386 TBD Sunshine: Hardware/ Library Editor: Historian: Parliamentary: Christmas Party: Club Address: Martha Moseley mmoseley@sbcglobal.net 817-683-0416 Al Moseley amoseley@sbcglobal.

Box 592 Arlington, TX 76004 Lone Star Early Ford V8 Club Sunday January 14, 2018 Time: 1:30 PM Program Club Business Location Coker s BBQ 2612 W.

3 V OLUME 51 I SSUE 1 T HE G REYHOUND P AGE Officers President: ` Billy Williams billy.williams1744@gmail.com Al Moseley amoseley@sbcglobal.net TBD Vice President: Secretary: Treasurer: Christine Abbott cma2012@tx.rr.com TBD Sunshine: Hardware/ Library Editor: Historian: Parliamentary: Christmas Party: Club Address: Martha Moseley mmoseley@sbcglobal.net Al Moseley amoseley@sbcglobal.net Sam Emmerson semmerson@aol.com Roger Abbott rea84@tx.rr.com Barbie Williams barbiewilliams@charter.net P.O. Box 592 Arlington, TX Lone Star Early Ford V8 Club Sunday January 14, 2018 Time: 1:30 PM Program Club Business Location Coker s BBQ 2612 W. Pioneer Parkway Arlington Editor s Report Well the old ball has fallen and 2017 is behind us and a fun filled, and exciting 2018 is ahead of us as we start in on our 51st year as a club. This should be a very good year for us. We have a young and energetic President Williams, and a schedule to promote cameralike and participation. If you notice in this newsletter there is a schedule of our activities with tentative dates for each event. This year there will be a Grand National in Dearborn MI. If you have never gone to a National, you should make plans to go to one this year. There are several activities that will be taken place in the area in addition to the events that are scheduled for the National. Information and application forms are available on the EFV8 website. If you do not have computer capabilities, contact me and I will get you a copy of the application forms. Al Moseley

VOLUME 51 ISSUE 1 PAGE 4 Winter Tour 2018 Date: January 20 th, 2018 Organized By: Billy Williams Where to Meet: Location: Saginaw Walmart Address: 1401 N Saginaw Blvd, Saginaw, TX 76179 Time: 11:00

4 VOLUME 51 ISSUE 1 PAGE 4 Winter Tour 2018 Date: January 20 th, 2018 Organized By: Billy Williams Where to Meet: Location: Saginaw Walmart Address: 1401 N Saginaw Blvd, Saginaw, TX Time: 11:00 AM Destination: Location: Yesterday s Diner Address: 305 US-380, Bridgeport, TX Time: ~11:45 AM About: For a lot of us this should be a familiar destination! For the first tour of 2018 we will venture back out to Yesterday s Diner in Bridgeport for lunch after a short drive though the country. We had a great turn out to this tour last year as around 25 people made it out. It was a lot of fun having that many people on a tour, lets try to have a great turn out this year as well! Being in January it could be a bit cold, so make sure your heater works (And your CB Radio!). Of course, if there is a threat of ice or snow we will cancel/reschedule the tour. This is a great tour especially if your V8 hasn't been on the road in a while since it will be long enough to figure out any bugs that your car might have, and we are still close to town so there s no danger of being stranded. So dust off those flatheads and get em rolling; we have lots of fun places to visit in 2018 and this is only the beginning. Route: Since we had some trouble getting out of C.R. s shop parking lot last year, we will meet this time at the Walmart in Saginaw (address above) at 11:00 AM. There we can easily catch a stop light to get out on BUS 287. After we get on the road we will take Business 287 north until it merges with U.S We will then take 287 to Rhome to get on Highway 114 which will take us to Bridgeport. Once there we will briefly get on Highway 380 to get to the Yesterday's diner. On the return trip I personally will take Hwy. 380 over to Decatur and 287 back to town, but you don't have to follow. Contact Information Billy Williams:

VOLUME 51 ISSUE 1 THE GREYHOUND PAGE 5 From the EX-President First of all I would like to thank Debbie Emmerson for ONCE AGAIN planning an excellent Christmas Party, being Sunshine Lady, and

If you did not know, Steve would take the notes and Sheila would type them up and send them to me. Special thanks to Sheila for being able to read his notes.

5 VOLUME 51 ISSUE 1 THE GREYHOUND PAGE 5 From the EX-President First of all I would like to thank Debbie Emmerson for ONCE AGAIN planning an excellent Christmas Party, being Sunshine Lady, and gathering items for Mission Arlington. To Billy Williams for his excellent job as Vice President / Tour Director. Steve and Sheila McWilliams for their job as secretary. If you did not know, Steve would take the notes and Sheila would type them up and send them to me. Special thanks to Sheila for being able to read his notes. To Christina Abbott for keeping the books straight and taking care of our money. Roger Abbott for keeping us straight during the club meetings and the board meetings. To Sam Emmerson for his contribution to the board and as the historian and wishing that you fully recover soon. Most of all I want to express my appreciation to all the members of the club that has made 2017 such a wonderful year. It has been fun, we ve laughed a lot, ate even more, and met a lot of friends. So, what do we have to look forward to in more of the same. This club is the best club I have ever been in! Martha and I are so glad we found you guys. Now with Billy as President, I can t wait for the meetings and going places, doing things and just having fun. This club does so much there is something for everybody so make a point in 2018 to attend something you didn t do in 2017-our tours are some of the most fun you will ever have. You deserve a break and have some fun, come play with us in Our cars hold us together, but it really is the quality of the members that keeps all of us coming to the meetings. If you noticed I left someone out of the appreciations above. I would especially like to thank my wife, Martha, for all of the help, support, and attempts to keep me in line. She has done a lot of work on the outside of the club in helping me and in doing her own job with the club as hardware. Have a wonderful and safe New Years and will see you at the meetings Al Moseley

V OLUME 51 I SSUE 1 T HE G REYHOUND P AGE 6 Ladies Corner Pecan Pie Cobbler Ingredients Directions 1. Heat oven to 425 F.

Place crust in dish; trim edges to fit. 2. In a large bow., stir corn syrup, brown X9 inch, butter, vanilla, and eggs with wire whisk. Stir in chopped unroll on work surface.

Place crust over filling: trim edges to fit. Spray crust with butter-flavor cooking spray. 3. Bake 14 to 16 minutes or until browned. Reduce oven temperature to 350 F.

6 V OLUME 51 I SSUE 1 T HE G REYHOUND P AGE 6 Ladies Corner Pecan Pie Cobbler Ingredients Directions 1. Heat oven to 425 F. Grease 13X9 inch (3 quart) glass baking dish with shortening or cooking spray. Remove 1 pie crust from pouch and unroll on work surface. Roll Into 13X9 inch rectangle. Place crust in dish; trim edges to fit. 2. In a large bow., stir corn syrup, brown X9 inch, butter, vanilla, and eggs with wire whisk. Stir in chopped unroll on work surface. Roll into pad pecans. Spoon half of filling into crust-lined dish. Remove second pie crust from pouch, unroll on work surface. Roll into 13X9 inch rectangle. Place crust over filling: trim edges to fit. Spray crust with butter-flavor cooking spray. 3. Bake 14 to 16 minutes or until browned. Reduce oven temperature to 350 F. Carefully spoon remaining filling over baked pastry. Arrange pecan halves on top in decorative fashion. Bake 30 minutes longer or until set. Cool for 20 minutes on cooling rack. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream. 1 box refrigerated pie crust, softened as directed on box 2½ cups light corn syrup 2½ cups packed brown sugar ½ cup melted butter 4½ teaspoons vanilla 6 eggs slightly beaten 2 cups pecan halves Vanilla ice cream, if desired ANNIVERSARIES 1/20 Barbie and Randy Williams BIRTHDAYS 1/8 Rob Moseley 1/18 Mike Weston 1/19 Teresa Moseley 1/25 Randy Williams Thanks to the Seimer Family for providing the second desert for the Christmas Party to celebrate Clarabel s birthday.

7 VOLUME 51 ISSUE 1 PAGE CHRISTMAS PARTY

8 V OLUME 51 I SSUE 1 P AGE Arlington Parade of Lights On December 9th a few of the members of the club and some friends participated in the Parade of Lights in downtown Arlington. The particapents were Rob and Teresa Moseley along with Teresa s daughter Harlee and her friend Amanda, Tommy and Wendy Eddleman, Jeff and Karina, Teresa s friend Lisa, Andy Moseley and his son Aidan, and Al and Martha Moseley.

VOLUME 51 ISSUE 1 PAGE 9 Mission Arlington On December 13th, I

deliver the new socks and underwear that was collected at the

This is a tradition that the club has participated in for several

Mission Arlington/Mission Metroplex, that started in April of

9 VOLUME 51 ISSUE 1 PAGE 9 Mission Arlington On December 13th, I picked up Sam Emmerson and we drove to Mission Arlington to deliver the new socks and underwear that was collected at the Christmas Party. This is a tradition that the club has participated in for several years. Mission Arlington/Mission Metroplex, that started in April of 1986, is a faith-based organization which utilizes hundreds of volunteers and a multitude of services to assist people with their physical, intellectual, emotional, and spiritual needs

VOLUME 51 ISSUE 1 THE GREYHOUND PAGE 10 1958 FORD NUCLEON The Ford Nucleon is a concept car developed by Ford in 1958 designed as a future nuclear-powered car.

At the time of the concept's unveiling, nuclear technology was relatively new and it was believed that soon nuclear-fission technology could be made compact and affordable such that nuclear fuel

10 VOLUME 51 ISSUE 1 THE GREYHOUND PAGE FORD NUCLEON The Ford Nucleon is a concept car developed by Ford in 1958 designed as a future nuclear-powered car. The Nucleon would have been powered by a small reactor in the rear, similar in design to how nuclear submarines work, employing what is basically a smaller version of a full-size nuclear reactor. At the time of the concept's unveiling, nuclear technology was relatively new and it was believed that soon nuclear-fission technology could be made compact and affordable such that nuclear fuel would become the primary energy source in the U.S. and gasoline would become obsolete. Their vision was to have a completely removable powerhouse (fuel cell) inside the vehicle that drivers simply switched out once the nuclear fuel had been spent. The passenger compartment was pushed to the front of the car in order to provide maximum shielding from the nuclear pile in the back. Even so, the amount of lead and shielding needed to keep the DNA of the driver in good order would have made the car impossibility huge. Ford designers hoped someday the invention of some sort of lightweight shielding would allow the Nucleon to be fully realized, but such a material has yet to be realized. The designers predicted that the Nucleon could travel 5,000 miles before refueling. Once the nuclear reactor was spent, the fuel cell would be removed and replaced with a new one.

The show car contained a lot of pipe-dream technology that has become commonplace today, including interactive computer navigation, mapping and auto information systems, and it featured an

11 VOLUME 51 ISSUE 1 THE GREYHOUND PAGE 11 William Clay Ford Sr., grandson of Henry Ford II, with the model of the 1958 Ford Nucleon Ford's second atomic car entry was unveiled on April 20, 1962 at the Seattle World's Fair. The show car contained a lot of pipe-dream technology that has become commonplace today, including interactive computer navigation, mapping and auto information systems, and it featured an interchangeable fuel cell and bodywork. One technology that didn't make it from concept to reality was its power source: a compact nuclear propulsion device. The car also featured six wheels for enhanced traction and fingertip steering, neither of which seem to be catching on today, either. One of the most interesting things about this concept (besides its atomic power) was that it was a kind of modular car. The front of the car was meant to break away from the passenger compartment, transforming a large car into an economic capsule for running around town. I could not find a reasoning for the dual set of front wheels, but I am sure that there is a reason.

12 VOLUME 51 ISSUE 1 THE GREYHOUND PAGE 12 CAR SHOWS AND SWAP MEETS DATE TIME CITY EVENT ADDRESS 1/2 7p-9p Garland Taco Casa Cruise In I30 / Beltline Road Tue 1/3 8p-10p Fort Worth Wednesday Night Meet in South Ft. Worth 5651 SW Loop 820 Wed 1/5 6p-10p Arlington Nostalgia Nights Cruise In 6220 US Hwy 287 Fri 1/6 10a-2p Canton 1st Monday Canton Classic Car Show 1455 N. Trade Days Blvd, Hwy 19 Sat 9a-11a Denton Meet & Greet 3601 E. McKinney St. 4p-9p Plano Monthly Muscle Car Show 6009 W. Parker Road #165 10a-4p Arlington PepBoy's Re-Opening Car Show 1212 N Collins 1/7 6a-9a Fort Worth Busy B Bakery Cruise In 3701 SW Blvd Benbrook Traffic Circle Sun 8a-11a Arlington Good Day Café Cruise In 6204 S. Cooper St 1/9 7p-9p Garland Taco Casa Cruise In I30 /Beltline Road Tue 5P-8P Canton Cruise in around the square Buffalo Street and Hwy 69 1/12 6p-10p Arlington Nostalgia Nights Cruise In 6220 US Hwy 287 Fri 1/13 1p-6p Mansfield El Primo's Car Show 2300 Matlock Road Sat 4p-8p Lewisville 2nd Saturday Cruise Night 889 Stemins Freeway 1/14 6a-9a Fort Worth Busy B Bakery Cruise In 3701 SW Blvd Benbrook Traffic Circle Sun 8a-11a Arlington Good Day Café Cruise In 6204 S. Cooper St 5p-9p Midlothian Tio Tonys Cruise In 110 N. 13th Street 5p-8p Mansfield Palio's Pizza Café Cruz-In 2200 N Hwy 157 Suite 232 1/16 7p-9p Garland Taco Casa Cruise In I30 /Beltline Road Tue 1/19 6p-10p Arlington Nostalgia Nights Cruise In 6220 US Hwy 287 Fri 1/20 8a-11a Fort Worth Cars at the Club TMS 3545 Lone Star Circle Sat 1p-4p Dallas 3rd Saturday Firewheelz Car Meetup Courthouse 115 South Waco St. 6p-9p Midlothian Classic Wheels Cruise In at Brookshires 1400 E. Main Street 6p-9p Hillsboro Courthouse Cruise In Courthouse 115 South Waco St. 1/21 6a-9a Fort Worth Busy B Bakery Cruise In 3701 SW Blvd Benbrook Traffic Circle Sun 8a-11a Arlington Good Day Café Cruise In 6204 S. Cooper St 1/23 7p-9p Garland Taco Casa Cruise In I30 /Beltline Road Tue 1/26 6p-10p Arlington Nostalgia Nights Cruise In 6220 US Hwy 287 Fri 1/27 5p-9p Fort Worth American Legion Car Show 681 Manhattan Blvd Sat 1/28 1p-5p Mesquite Romancing the Chrome 8995 LBJ Freeway Sun 6a-9a Fort Worth Busy B Bakery Cruise In 3701 SW Blvd Benbrook Traffic Circle 8a-11a Arlington Good Day Café Cruise In 6204 S. Cooper St 1/30 7p-9p Garland Taco Casa Cruise In I30 /Beltline Road Tue

13 VOLUME 51 ISSUE 1 THE GREYHOUND PAGE 13 IMPORTANT DATES January 14 January 20 February 14 February 20 March 3-4 March 11 April 5-8 April 15 May 5 May 20 May May June 10 June June June July 8 August 12 September 1 September 9 September? October TBD October 1-7 October 14 October November 11 November 17 December TBD Club Tour to Bridgeport Club Tour to Cross Roads Club Tour to Graham Texas Tour Club Tour to Saint Jo Pennsylvania Driving Tour Spring Fling, TBD 2018 Ford Museum Sneak Peak, Auburn, IN 2018 Grand National, Dearborn, MI 2018 Greenfield Village Motor Muster, Dearborn, MI No Club Tour to West Grandparent s Day Club Picnic at the Park Cruising the Coast Club Tour to Autumn Trail, Winnsboro Club Tour to Thurber Christmas Party NOTE: Dates are tentative and may change due to weather conditions or other unforeseen circumstances.

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16 Lone Star Early Ford V8 Club P.O. Box 592 Arlington, TX 76004

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The Greyhound. Word from the Pres: The Greyhound VOLUME 50 I SSUE 1 2 DECEMBER 2017 The Official Newsletter of the Lone Star Early Ford V-8 Club Regional Group #6 Of The Early Ford V-8 Club of America INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Word from the Pres