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1 THE FORD RUNNING BOARD Newsletter of the Georgia Regional Group Early Ford V-8 Club of America Temporary Editor Lamar Hart January 2010 Our 41 st Year Charlie Adams Our friend and long time club member, Charlie Adams, has died. We will miss his smile and pleasant personality. Our thoughts are with his family. January 2010 Tour On Saturday January 23, there will be a tour of Historic Oakland Cemetery at 10:00 A.M. Richard Waterhouse, our tour guide, will lead a walking tour discussing the symbolism associated with decorations on grave markers, mausoleums, & memorials. Architectural examples include Victorian, Greek Revival, Gothic, Neo-Classic, and Egyptian. Oakland is the oldest cemetery in Atlanta, first opened in Margaret Mitchell, author of Gone With the Wind, Bobby Jones, golfer, twenty five mayors, many of Atlanta s former leaders, and 3,000 unknown Confederate soldiers are among those buried there. The cemetery has always been a popular place for Atlantans to visit often on Sundays and that might include a picnic. This tour will last about 1 ½ hours and that might not be enough time. You can drive your old car since the cars will be parked inside the cemetery, where they will be safe. Plan to arrive by 9:45 A.M. Bring your walking shoes. There is a $5.00/person charge for the tour if you are over 65. The charge is $10.00/person if you are under 65. We will leave the cemetery and drive to Mary Macs Tea Room on Ponce Deleon Ave. for lunch. We have reservations for 12:15 P.M. for a delicious meal in very nice surroundings. The owners of the restaurant are always gracious and we will receive separate checks. Following lunch you may want to stop at the Krispy Crème donut factory, about 1 ½ blocks east, on Ponce de Leon. for some take home dessert. The cemetery is located across the street from the old Fulton Cotton Mills on Boulevard for orientation purposes. Directions to Cemetery: 1. From the south, driving north on I-75 or from the west on I-20 continue on I-20 East to Boulevard. Exit on onto Boulevard going north (left) to Memorial Dr. Turn left on Memorial Dr and drive to Oakland Ave. Turn right on Oakland Ave. to the entrance to the cemetery on your right. Turn right into the cemetery at the main gate and go to the first street on your left. Turn left and drive to the main building (sort of a castle) and park along the curb. Continued next page.

2 2. From the east, drive west on Ponce de Leon Ave or Dekalb Ave. to Boulevard. Turn left on Boulevard and drive to Memorial Dr. Turn right on Memorial Dr. and follow the instructions in #1 above to get into the cemetery and park. 3. For those who do not wish to drive alone, you can drive to our house at 2622 Arlene Way in Atlanta and we will caravan to the cemetery following Piedmont Rd., Monroe Dr., and Boulevard. You must arrive at our house before 9:00 A.M., as that is the time we will leave. Stragglers are on their own. Directions to Mary Macs Tea Room: We will turn left out of the cemetery onto Oakland Ave. Turn left onto Memorial Dr. and go to Boulevard. Turn left on Boulevard and drive to Ponce de Leon Ave. Turn left onto Ponce de Leon and drive to Mary Macs at 224 Ponce de Leon Ave. Turn right on Myrtle St. and park behind the restaurant. February Meeting Tuesday, February 2 at 7:30 PM Magna Shocks (the old Carrera building) 4512 New Peachtree Road Chamblee, GA Host: Dick Anderson / Directions: From I-285, take Peachtree Industrial Boulevard south. Go 1½ mile to Chamblee Dunwoody Road. Turn left onto Chamblee Dunwoody. Go ½ mile, under RR tracks, to New Peachtree Road. Turn right onto New Peachtree. #5412 is on the right, across from Chinatown. Dick has been very generous to host our club meeting for several years. Be sure to tell Dick how much we appreciate that kindness. Valentine Party Saturday February 6 Aldo s Restaurant 4450 Hugh Howell Road Tucker, GA Cash Bar 6 PM, Dinner 7 PM We have a private dining room in this upscale Italian restaurant. We always have lots of fun at this special party and it s sure to please your Valentine. The owners of Aldo s have agreed to a special price of $29.00 that includes tax and tip, if we pay with one check. So we need your choices and payment in advance. Please use the attached Valentine Party Reservation Form. We need your reservations no later than Tuesday February 2. If you have to cancel we can make a refund if you call Jerry McIntosh before February 3. So invite your Valentine and make your reservation today. Directions: From I-285, turn east on LaVista Road, go 2.5 miles. Turn right onto Lawrenceville Highway (US-29), go 0.3 miles. Turn left onto Hugh Howell Road, go 0.3 miles, Aldo s Restaurant is on your left in a very small shopping center.

3 Saturday Night Social We will not have the Saturday Night Social this month since it falls on the same night as the night as the Valentine Party. Annual Auction and Spaghetti Dinner Saturday March 20 Jerry Reichel s Car Barn This is a fund raising activity to help finance our local club. We are asking that you contribute items to be auctioned to the highest bidder. All proceeds will go to our own Regional Group #24. Look for more details next month. Other Events Tuesday, March 2, Club Meeting, Wills Machine Shop, Chamblee. June 24-26, Eastern National Meet, Charlotte. NC. Annual Dues Treasurer Bert Steele is accepting dues for the 2010 calendar year. Please use the attached Membership Renewal Form when paying dues by mail or in person. This form really helps us maintain current and accurate records. Report On The Installation And Awards Banquet At the Saturday January 9 meeting the 2010 Officers and Board of Directors, were installed, and we recognized all those hard working committees that contribute so much to this club, and awards were made to two very outstanding members. The President s Award was presented to Jerry Reichel, and the Emeritus Award went to Fred Lindquist. Everyone seemed to have an uproariously fun time. Some of it was planned, much was not. Jerry Reichel provided a great deal of entertainment by swearing in the new Officers and Board using the wording from the National Club s ceremony, ending with So help me Henry. Attendance was very good in spite of freezing weather and the remnants of ice and snow. We had about 35 members and guest. J.R. s Loghouse Restaurant provided prompt and efficient service along with good food. Sunshine Committee Please contact Mary Ann Padovano if are any issues with a member s life or health. New Member Applications When you acquire a new member, please send the application and payment to our treasurer, Bert Steele. Also please try to include membership in the national Early Ford V-8 Club of America. The national dues are $35 including the V-8 Times or $10 without.

4 Classified Ads Wanted Ford brake/clutch pedal assembly. Also looking for unsplit 1932 Ford front wishbone for my AV8 hotrod project. Keith Strickland For Sale.1966 Mustang, completely restored-show condition, new crate motor and new air. $10,500. Contact Neal Freeman, or (12-09) For Sale. 57 Ford Custom two door. Needs restoring, some rust, does run & drive. $ Dave Jumper (12-09) For Sale.!963 Ford Galaxie 500 Convertible, 390ci, automatic tran. ps, pb, new top, good condition. $ Larry Tanner (11-09). For Sale. 4 UNI-ROYAL TIGER PAWS, P235/75/R15 Mounted and balanced on EAGLE ALLOY aluminum wheels, never used $ Jerry Reichel jr51fun@bellsouth.net (9-09) For Sale. 34 Ford engine and transmission, complete from oil pan to air cleaner ford rear end with 1941 mercury backing plates, drive shaft, and radius rods. Was told by previous owner that engine was running when pulled. $ for all. Robert Ralston (9-09) FORD 1931 DELUXE ROADSTER, extremely rare, fresh stock build, Red with Black, proper sidemount, correct softtop, wood bed, all steel, wire wheels, sidemount with cover, trim rings, bumpers, fresh 40hp stock, all working mechanicals, $44,950, FRASER DANTE, FORD 1932 HEMI HOT ROD PICKUP, 32 front, extremely rare correct cid Hemi, Hemi heads, dual period Mopar Weiand 2x4, Edelbrock, 34 steel body, bed, beautiful gloss Black, Red striping, 32 grill, Duolite headlights, Turbo400, 4-bar Pete/Jake, front discs, $48,950, FRASER DANTE, FORD 1940 RESTO ROD, gloss Black, fantastic steel body, 383/4v stroker, 350 automatic, a/c, modern ps, disc brakes, taupe leather buckets, $64,950, FRASER DANTE, Georgia RG 24 Advisors Bob Padovano, Jerry Reichel, Joe Smith and Putt Smith have volunteered to answer your questions about Early Ford V-8 vehicles. They will suggest sources for parts, services, information, insurance or anything that may be an issue with your flathead Ford. All three of these gentlemen have a long history of experience with these cars and they are willing to share their information with you. Just ask. Please don t expect them to do the work for you, that s not what they volunteered for. They will help you locate the services, or parts, or information that will help you get your car on the road.

5 Early Ford V-8 Apparel Sweatshirt, 50% cotton, navy blue $20.00 Sweatshirt, 50% cotton, light blue Jacket, lightweight, lined, navy blue Cap, low profile, cotton, navy Men s Polo Shirt, S/S, pocket. gray Men s Denim Shirt, S/S, faded blue Men s Denim Shirt, L/S, faded blue Lady s Polo Shirt, cotton, S/S, red Lady s Denim Shirt, L/S, faded blue Note: some sizes not available. To purchase, please contact Joe Huggins The Running Board is the official publication of the Georgia Regional Group #24 of the Early Ford V-8 Club of America, Inc. The objectives of the group are the preservation, restoration, and utilization of the Ford Motor Company vehicles built from 1932 to Membership applications are welcome from anyone having an interest and desire in furthering our club objectives. Owning a Ford Flathead is not a requirement for membership. Regional membership dues are $20.00 per year, prorated for those joining after the first quarter. National membership in the Early Ford V-8 Club of America is encouraged. Georgia Regional Group Meetings are held on the 1 st Tuesday of every month at 7:30 PM, unless otherwise noted in this publication Officers and Directors David Jumper, Pres Jim Duggan, Drt Larry Tanner, V.P Wayne Hicks, Drt Jerry McIntosh, Sec Fred Lindquist, Drt Bert Steele, Treas Bob Padovano, Drt Lamar Hart, Drt Rick Wilson, Drt Joe Huggins, Drt Committees Bert Steele Dues/Roster Larry Tanner Meetings/Programs Joe Huggins Clothing & Accessories Fred Lindquist Tours & V-8 Times correspondent Gary Benton Hospitality Bill Swilley Telephone Bob Schwartz Webmaster Mary Ann Padovano Sunshine Committee Membership Harold Thompson Parliamentarian Waymon Brownlee Club Car Eugene Novy Legal Council

6 VALENTINE PARTY RESERVATION V-8 Club Saturday February 6, 2010 Aldo s Restaurant 4450 Hugh Howell Road Tucker, GA Cash Bar 6 PM, Dinner 7 PM We have a private dining room. Entrees include house salad, cake and ice cream. Salmon. Grilled or blackened, brushed with lemon butter, rosemary wine sauce and served with vegetables. Veal Marsala. Sautéed in marsala wine sauce with mushrooms. Veal Picatta. Sautéed with onions, capers in white wine lemon butter. Chicken Picatta. Sautéed with onions, capers in white wine lemon butter. Chicken Romano. Breaded chicken breast baked with ham, mozzarella cheese and topped with marsala mushroom sauce. Pasta Primavera. Seasonal vegetables sautéed and served over fettuccine with marinara sauce or creamy white sauce. Total number of meals. Price per meal, including tax and tip. $29.00 Please enclose this amount. Your Name Please select from the above menu, fill in this reservation form and send to Jerry McIntosh, 3968 Northlake Creek Drive, Tucker, GA, Please get this to Jerry by Tuesday February 2. If you need to cancel an earlier reservation, please call him before February 2 and we may be able to make a refund.

7 2010 MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL and PROFILE UPDATE Georgia Regional Group #24, Early Ford V-8 Club Of America, Inc. Dues $ Months Jan. 1 Dec 31, 2010 Your Name Spouse Name / DOB Mo/Day / DOB Mo/Day Anniversary / Mo/Day Please provide the following information if there are any changes Address City State Zip Telephone - - Vehicles (list only two) Year Model Body Style Engine Running Condition Please send this form and your check to: Georgia RG 24, 3400 Hidden Acres Drive, Atlanta, GA Please join or renew your National Early Ford V-8 Club of America membership by contacting Cornerstone Registration, registration@cornerstone.com, or National Club Membership is available for as little as $10 without the V-8 Times. Ownership of an Early Ford V8 ( ) is not required for membership. Your V-8 Club needs volunteers to help with club work. If you are willing to help, please circle your interest below. We will sincerely appreciate it. Hospitality Local tours Telephone committee Word processing Hosting a club meeting Meeting planning / programs Newsletter article(s) Spreadsheets Other Revised 10/01/10

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