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1 THE FORD RUNNING BOARD Georgia Regional Group #24, Early Ford V-8 Club of America, Inc. Temporary Editor Lamar Hart January 2012 Our 43 rd Year Annual Dues Membership dues for the 2012 calendar year are now past due. If your dues have not yet been paid, please do so as soon as possible. The dues are still only $20.00 and should be sent to Bert Steele. We would certainly like to include you in the 2012 roster. January Tour Tuesday January 24 Governor s Mansion Host, Fred Lindquist The January tour to the Governor s Mansion will begin at the Waffle House located at the corner of Piedmont Rd. and Pharr Rd. in Buckhead. We will depart at 9:39 A.M. from the parking lot, so if you want to eat breakfast or have a cup of coffee, come early. If you need information about getting to this location, call me at (404) We will leave and drive through Buckhead to the Mansion. The guides will take us through the home. Following the home tour, we will be able to individually take a picture of each of our V8 s in front of the mansion as a souvenir of your visit. We will drive from the mansion through an area of fine homes to arrive at the Landmark Diner on Roswell Rd. for lunch. The owner has indicated that he would like some of the cars parked directly in front of the restaurant to show them off to the passersby (actually, he might be hoping they will draw some customers in). Bring your appetite because they have super desserts here. After lunch, we will drive south on Roswell Rd. to Peachtree Rd. and then to the Rhodes Hall. This is the former home of A.G. Rhodes who constructed the home in The architecture is based on the Rhine River Castles that he and his bride saw on their honeymoon to Europe. The home sits on what was a large piece of property in the Pershing Point area and is owned by the State of Georgia and now houses the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation. There will be a $6.00/person fee to tour this home. If you plan to participate in this tour, please call me at the above number so that I will be able to notify the Governor s mansion, the restaurant, and Rhodes Hall about the approximate number they could expect. This is a rain or shine activity, so if it is raining, drive modern. There is plenty of parking at all three locations. For more details about this event, please see the December Running Board.

2 February Meeting Tuesday February 7 starting 7:30 PM BuyaVette 3762 Dekalb Technology Parkway Doraville, Georgia BuyaVette is a very large vintage Corvette dealership. They offer over 135 Corvettes in their attractive indoor display. Please check their website and plan to attend this interesting meeting. I have been there and it s worth the trip. Directions: From I-285 in Doraville, take I-85 exit south. Go less than 1 mile to Chamblee Tucker Road. Turn right (west) at top of ramp. Go one block and turn right (north) onto Dekalb Technology Parkway. Stay on Dekalb Tech. Parkway about ¾ mile and look for Buyavette on the left. Saturday Night Social Saturday February 4 at 6:00 PM Blue Ribbon Grill 4006 LaVista Road Tucker, GA This popular V-8 family gathering is held on the first Saturday of each month. Bring your family and/or a friend and join us for some relaxed fellowship and good food. No reservation is needed, just drop in. It s casual. It s fun. Some of us drive our old cars. Valentine Party Saturday February 11 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 reservation by Friday February 3. If you have to cancel we can make a refund if you call Jerry McIntosh before February 3. So invite your Valentine and send your reservation form 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 Other Attractions Wednesday January 18, ENM 2012 Committee, Reichel s, 1 PM. Wednesday February 1, ENM 2012 Committee, Burns Garage Fri.-Sat. February 3-4, Moultrie Swap Meet ** Tuesday February 7, Club Meeting Will s Machine Shop Wednesday February 15, ENM 2012 Committee, Burns Garage ** Location for selling raffle tickets. Burns Cox Attendance Award The Board Of Directors voted to change the monthly attendance drawing. Starting with the February meeting, we will award $25 to a lucky member who is present at the time of the drawing. This will be accomplished by drawing names until a winner is present. So make a special effort to attend all regular monthly club meetings, someone will go home with the $25. Photography From Lamar Hart As part of the team that furnishes the articles and pictures to the V-8 Times describing the activities of our Georgia Regional Group, we need some help. Fred Lindquist writes the articles, and I send the pictures, but neither of us has much photographic skill or equipment. Most of the pictures we send to the V-8 Times do not reproduce well in print. Some of you are much more capable with a camera than we are. So we are appealing to those individuals for a little help. We are asking that willing parties bring those good cameras to meetings, tours, and other special events. I will loan you a memory card to record your photos and you can return it at the end of the event. Your help would be greatly appreciated and our pictures in the V-8 Times will probably look better. Report On January Meeting Please see January Meeting Minutes on next page Eastern National Meet Hiawassee, Georgia June By Wayne Deitrich You Can Support the Meet! YOU can attend the meet: Registration application forms can be downloaded from the national club website at Once connected to the web page, click on Upcoming Events - National/Int l Meets and click on ENM 2012 Pre-Registration Form. Register and Join in the FUN! YOU can sign up to be a volunteer worker at the meet: Many volunteers will be needed during the meet to perform various tasks essential to hosting a meet that is fun for all. You can volunteer now for a task you prefer by contacting club President Jerry McIntosh or wait to be asked! Continued next page

4 Continued from previous page YOU can help to financially support the meet: Please return the proceeds from the sale of your engine raffle tickets during January. Every member of RG #24 received 6 raffle tickets sell to raise financial support for the 2012 Eastern National Meet. Proceeds may be mailed to: Wayne Deitrich, 2710 Satinwood Drive, Roswell, GA Advertisement of the Meet Watch for our three advertisements in the January/February issue of the V-8 Times. There will be full page ads advertising the meet and the 8BA raffle engine, plus a small ad for the 75th Anniversary 1937 gearshift knob. Mail-in post cards will accompany all three ads to make it easy for readers to order these products or receive information about the 2012 Eastern National Meet! If you are pre-registered to attend the meet, you will receive an information package in January which details the schedule of events and other important information. January Meeting Minutes Regional Group 24, Early Ford V8 Club of America, Inc. January 7 th 2012 Held at JR s BBQ Installation of 2012 RG 24 Officers and Directors. The January club meeting and installation of the 2012 officers and directors was held at JR s BBQ in Peachtree Corners on Saturday Jan. 7 th. Social hour was from 6:00 to 7:00, dinner was served at 7:00, a total of 36 members and guests enjoyed the food and excellent service. President McIntosh called the meeting to order at 8:00 and led the members in the Pledge of Allegiance. Bill Swilley gave the invocation. The minutes of the November meeting were approved as printed in the Running Board. Bert Steele gave the 2011 end of year treasurer s report; it was approved showing a checkbook balance of $ The February meeting will be held at BUY-A-VETTE located at 3762 Dekalb Technical Parkway. Fred Lindquist reminded everyone of the January 24th tour of the Governors Mansion; we will meet at the Waffle House on Piedmont Rd. and Pharr Rd at 9:30 and drive to the Governors Mansion for the 10:00 tour. The tour will take about an hour and a half; there will be an opportunity to take a picture of your car in front of the mansion. Lunch will be at the Landmark Dinner at Piedmont and Roswell Rd. After lunch we will drive down Peachtree St. and tour Rhodes Hall. President McIntosh reminded the members of the Valentines party on February 11 th at Aldo s Restaurant in Tucker; social hour begins at 6:00, dinner at 7:00, cost is $29.00, there will be info in the January Running Board. Accessory chairman Wayne Dietrich announced there are some of the new Club jackets as well as other Club clothing for sale. Continued next page

5 Continued from previous page Wayne is also serving as the 2012 Eastern National meet chairman, he reported that registrations are still coming in and the planning for all other activities and events is right on track. President McIntosh presented the Emeritus award to Joe Smith, and the President s award to Harold Thompson. The 2012 Board of Directors was introduced and sworn in. The 2012 BOD is as follows: Officers, President, Jerry McIntosh, Vice President, Bob Padovano, Secretary, Jerry Reichel, Treasurer, Lamar Hart. Other Directors: Bert Steele, Mike Pertsch, Daniel Rolader, Bob Ralston, Fred Lindquist, Ken Wells, and David Jumper. The name drawn for the Burns Cox Attendance Award was Jerry Grayson, he was not present. Being no further business and motion to adjourn was given by Bill Swilley, 2 nd by Fred Lindquist, approved. Attendees: Daniel and Helen Rolader, Frank Sessions, Ken and Jean Wells, Mike and Bonnie Pertsch, Don Morris, David Posey, Faron Stephens, Bill Swilley, Carl Smith, Paul and Debbie Harrelson, David and Becci Jumper, Fred and Katie Lindquist, Bob and Ann Butler, Roy and Janelle Hatcher, Wayne and Sue Deitrich, Lamar Hart, Nancy Bireley, Jerry and Vina McIntosh Bert and Lorraine Steele, Jerry and Cheryl Reichel. Respectfully submitted: Jerry Reichel, secretary. Welcome New Member Jerri Lynn Forrester 2466 Oak Knoll Dr. Hiawassee, GA Early Ford V-8 Apparel Sweatshirt, 50% cotton, navy blue $20.00 Sweatshirt, 50% cotton, light blue Jacket, lightweight, lined, navy blue Jacket, mid weight, lined, navy blue * Cap, low profile, cotton, navy Men s Denim Shirt, S/S, faded blue Men s Denim Shirt, L/S, faded blue Lady s Denim Shirt, L/S, faded blue To purchase, please contact Wayne Deitrich

6 Classified Ads For Sale: Car hauler 24 trailer, elec. brakes, dove tailed, ramps, new paint. $1600. Robert McCart, H , C For Sale: 1949 Ford PU truck, new tires, new brakes, new wheel cylinders, rebuilt steering box, original flathead V8, rear end, rebuilt transmission. Older restoration. All original, 6 volt, runs great. $23,000. Bob Bryan For Sale: 1939 Ford flathead V8 engine. New rebuild by well known engine builder, all new parts, never run. $3,900. Bob Bryan bbnb@comcast.net For Sale: New 18 open car trailer. 7000# gross wt. 4 wheel electric brakes, drive on ramps. $2,000. Bob Bryan bbnb@comcast.net For Sale: CM mercury engine. Complete long block. New Egge 60 over pistons. New stainless steel valves. 4 crank, 265 ci For Sale: 21 ft. long, open car trailer with 16 ft. cargo area. Carries up to 3,500 pounds. Has 4 ft. rock shield, full floor, and is a duck tail. Brakes, dual axel. Excellent condition. $3,000 firm. Call Gary Benton For Sale: 1951 Fordomatic transmission, completely rebuilt, never installed. Also fits Mercury. Will sell for my cost. $1500. Bob Schwartz For Sale: 1964 Falcon Sprint 289 four barrel. New exhaust, front disc brakes, automatic trans. Runs strong. May trade. Larry Tanner Wanted: Stainless hood trim for Ford F1 pickup, 29 long, one end is spear shaped other is squared off triangular. Need all 4 pieces. John Davis Wanted: 60 HP Ford carburetor # 81 or 92. John Davis Classified ads for antique automotive items are free of charge for club members and will be listed for two months. Please send your ad to the editor in or writing. Items may be listed again with written request. Sunshine Committee Please contact Mary Ann Padovano if there 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. 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.

7 Receive Running Board by If you have received this newsletter by U S Mail and would like to receive future issues by , please send a message to lamarhart@bellsouth,net Sending the Running Board by will save money for our club and save wear & tear on your editor. The Ford Running Board is the official publication of the Georgia Regional Group #24 of the Early Ford V-8 Club of America, Inc. The objective of this club is 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 2012 Directors Jerry McIntosh, President Lamar Hart David Jumper Bob Padovano, Vice President Fred Lindquist Jerry McIntosh Jerry Reichel, Secretary Bob Padovano Mike Pertsch Lamar Hart, Treasurer Bob Ralston Jerry Reichel Dan Rolader Bert Steele Ken Wells 2011 Committees Bert Steele Bob Padovano Wayne Deitrich Fred Lindquist Bill Swilley Bob Schwartz Mary Ann Padovano Vacant Vacant Harold Thompson Eugene Novy Dues/Roster Meetings/Programs Clothing & Accessories Tours & V-8 Correspondent Telephone Webmaster Sunshine Committee Membership Hospitality Parliamentarian Legal Council

8 VALENTINE PARTY RESERVATION V-8 Club Saturday February 11, 2012 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. Number Number Number Number Number Number 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 7. If you need to cancel an earlier reservation, please call him before February 7 and we may be able to make a refund.

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10 THE FORD RUNNING BOARD Georgia Regional Group #24, Early Ford V-8 Club of America, Inc. Temporary Editor Lamar Hart February 2012 Our 43 rd Year March Meeting Tuesday March 6 th at 7:30 PM Will s Automotive Machine Shop 3149 Chamblee Dunwoody Road Chamblee, GA Will and Mark Hodges have opened their shop for our March Meeting. The Hodges have made generous contributions toward the V-8 flathead engine that is being raffled to raise funds for the 2012 Eastern National Meet. We sincerely appreciate their help. Please keep them in mind when you need machine shop services. Directions to Will s meeting: From I-285 take exit 32, Turn South onto Buford Highway / US23. Go 1&1/10 th mile and turn right onto Chamblee Dunwoody Road. Go 1/10 th mile and look for Will s Machine Shop on your right Eastern National Meet Hiawassee, Georgia, June Update by Wayne Deitrich Q: HOW MUCH DOES IT THE COST TO HOST A NATIONAL MEET? Several RG #24 club members have asked this question and it struck me that many of you may be interested in the answer. Not counting lodging which meet attendees pay directly, the cash outlay necessary to host the meet will be in the range of $40,000-45,000. Surprised? Are you wondering how RG #24 can afford such an expense? The meet committee composed of RG #24 members must plan and prepare to host the meet. While this duty is a heap of work, the committee has a second equally daunting task - to raise funds to offset the expense of hosting the meet. The goals set by the committee are to host a fun-filled and well-orchestrated meet that all attendees enjoy, AND to have a financially successful meet that breaks even, thus leaving no financial burden for RG #24. Continued next page

11 How could it possibly cost so much to host a meet? We host two dinners - a Welcome Dinner on the opening night and an Awards Dinner to close the meet. Each dinner can cost about $8000-$10,000 just for the food, preparation and serving. There is a weekly rental fee for a very big tent, tent lighting, sound system, tables, chairs, table cloths, plates, glasses and flatware for folks, and we provide complimentary refreshments at the Welcoming Dinner ($9000-$10,000). We rent the North Georgia Fairgrounds and pavilion for the week ($1500). Awards and plaques for the show cars are provided ($8000). There are essentials like a dozen porta-potties, hand sanitizing stations, a fleet of golf carts to assist folks from place to place, security guards to watch the cars at night and assist during the day ($5000), judge s breakfast for folks ($2000), and cases of bottled water to keep the attendees hydrated. Then there is a slew of items too small to account- envelopes, letterheads, information and direction signs, ads in the V-8 Times and other publications. Postage alone for the many mailings to other RG s, registrants, suppliers, advertisers, etc. will cost an estimated $1000-$1500. How do we plan to pay for the meet? We pay for the meet by raising sufficient funds (hopefully) to offset the costs. We charge attendees a fee for each activity and meal, but we have to balance what we believe is a reasonable and fair price against the cost of the event. Sometimes we can lose money on an event if we price it too high and too few folks choose to participate. Attendees pay a registration fee that helps pay for judging awards and various rental fees. We sell various items such as club logo clothing, meet memorabilia such as gearshift knobs and posters at a small profit. There are three other significant avenues for raising funds that we employ, but each requires a tremendous amount of personal effort or contact and followup work: - As you know several members have built an 8BA engine for raffle. These members donated their time to build the engine, Wills machine shop donated their services to prepare the block and crank, and 5-6 members contributed many weekends to taking the engine to car shows as far away as Hershey, PA to sell tickets. We expect ticket sales minus expenses for parts to net $10,000. Our club could not break even on the meet without the personal contributions of time and effort from these members. - Suppliers as big as Drake and Carpenter and as small as V-8 club members who do specialized repair work as an avocation are solicited for ad placement in the meet booklet and/or donation of an item or service that can be auctioned at the meet. - We request individuals and other Regional Groups to donate cash or items that can be auctioned in a silent auction at the meet to raise funds for the meet. I thank every member of RG #24 for your interest in the 2012 Eastern National Meet, and your willingness to be involved and participate in hosting the meet. It is important that we make Hiawassee 2012, a memorable experience for all who choose to attend.

12 Spaghetti Dinner and Auction Saturday March 24 th starting at 12 Noon Jerry Reichel s Car Barn This is our major 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 Georgia Regional Group #24. We will kick off the festivities about noon with a spaghetti dinner served up by Chef Padovano and his staff. Dinner will include Spaghetti and meatballs, salad, bread, drink and desert, Cost for the dinner is $7.50 per person. Please RSVP to Mary Ann Padovano They really need to know how much food to purchase and prepare. The auction will start right after dinner. We need a wide variety of good useful items for both men and ladies, including Ford parts, tools, antiques, collectables, decorating things, home made cookies, fudge, cakes, and anything that could be useful. Be creative but please, no junk. Bring as much or as little as you can. If you can t attend, try to send stuff with a friend. Please be generous with your contributions and support. Mark your calendar and start collecting items to contribute to the auction. It will be lots of fun and it is for a very good cause. The Pie Social, Optional Participation. Here is how it works. Prepare your favorite baked dessert and bring to the March 24 th spaghetti dinner / auction. These desserts will be auctioned off after dinner. The winning bidder may share the dessert with others if they wish. Baking and bidding is open to both ladies and men. All the proceeds from the Pie Social will also be contributed to this club. Saturday Night Social Saturday March 3 rd at 6:00 PM Blue Ribbon Grill 4006 LaVista Road Tucker, GA This popular V-8 family gathering is held on the first Saturday of each month. Bring your family and/or a friend and join us for some relaxed fellowship and good food. No reservation is needed, just drop in. It s casual. It s fun. Other Attractions Wednesday March 7, ENM 2012 Committee, Reichel s Garage Wednesday March 21, ENM 2012 Committee, Reichel s Garage Tuesday April 3, Club Meeting, J D K Collision Repair, Snellville, GA Sunday April 8, Easter Parade through Avondale Estates Th.-Sat. April 19-21, Charlotte Auto Fair ** ** Location for selling raffle tickets.

13 FLATHEAD FORDS & RADIAL ENGINE AIRCRAFT IS THIS A TASTE OF HEAVEN OR WHAT? Saturday, April 14, 201 Falcon Field (1200 Echo Court), Peachtree City WW II Heritage Days: WWII Aircraft, Warbird Rides, Military Vehicles, Reenactments, Displays 9:30am - 4:00pm, and optional Dinner/Dance 6:00-11:00 We V-8 ers have an invitation to join the Dixie Wing of the Commemorative Air Force on Saturday April 14 for their celebration of WWII Heritage Days. Our cars will be displayed with their vintage aircraft. Preregistration grants us free entrance for the day and also a cut rate of $20/person for dinner and dance to the swing music of a live band (normal cost $50 or $60 at the door). RG #24 has invited four other V-8 clubs to join us in this tour and display event. Invited are the Southside group (RG #160), Alcovy Valley (RG #168), Lookout Mountain (RG V#161) and Columbia, SC (RG #167). The event is just 3 months away! Sign-up Now, Get Registered and Get Ready for a fun time. Don t miss this flight!!!! Contact Wayne Deitrich A TASTE OF HEAVEN IS WAITING RAFFLE TICKETS Please return the proceeds from selling your 6 engine raffle tickets to: Wayne Deitrich, 2710 Satinwood Drive, Roswell, GA Checks should be made payable to: 2012 Eastern National Meet Thank you to the many members who have supported the meet by selling engine raffle tickets. Members have sold $940 worth of tickets!! (so far) Thank You Buy a Vette We sincerely thank Jimmy Arnold for hosting the February Meeting at his vintage Corvette dealership known as BuyaVette.com. It was great to have a meeting while surrounded by about 125 vintage Corvettes and one beautiful 57 Chevrolet convertible. Jimmy Arnold is an enthusiastic host. He invited us to come back again. For more information about this dealership, please go to buyavette.com. or phone Mike Bell, one of our guests, is the Historian of the Georgia Automobile Racing Hall of Fame Association. He had some very entertaining stories about race drivers and racetracks around the old southeast. He offered to help us locate early Ford V-8 racecars to display at the 2012 Eastern National Meet in June. Burns Cox Attendance Award Congratulations to Lance Bucky who won $25.00 drawing for being present at the February Club Meeting. It is well deserved because Lance seldom misses our meetings.

14 Report On February 4 th Saturday Night Social By Fred Lindquist Members and guests met at the Blue Ribbon Grill for the regular monthly social activity. The owners of the shopping area are adding another facility that limits the parking somewhat, but everyone was able to find a parking spot. Fortunately, reservations had been made, as the restaurant was full. There was a lot of lively discussion among our group and everyone seemed to enjoy the lighthearted banter. There were 26 people in our group this month. This is a casual club activity and if you can find time in your schedule to participate, plan to join the group next month and enjoy the food and conversation. Participants: Bill & Allison Swilley, Roy & Janelle Hatcher, Jerry & Cheryl Reichel Bert & Lorraine Steele. Ken & Jean Wells, Fred & Katie Lindquist, Bob & Mary Ann Padovano, Joe & Jean Smith, Charles & Ann Stroup, Debbie Padovano, Stacie Maddox, Laura & Judson Abbott, Tom & Connie Hart, Lamar Hart & Nancy Bireley. Report On Governor s Mansion Tour By Fred Lindquist After several days of cool damp weather, Tuesday dawned clear and dry. Members of Regional Group #24 assembled at a Waffle House in Buckhead in preparation for the January day tour. There were Waffle House customers and employees who came out to admire the V8 s. The group left for the Governor s Mansion, construction completed in 1968, after receiving the day s driving instructions. The Georgia State Patrolman at the Governor s Mansion gate instructed us to park in the circle in front of the Mansion instead of the side parking area where most visitors park. We were greeted by a hostess and then the Governor s wife, Mrs. Deal, greeted us in the foyer. Following the tour of the first floor, the group assembled on the front steps along with Mrs. Deal for pictures. Then everyone was able to drive their car in front of the Mansion for an individual picture. This picture was a great souvenir of the visit. Mrs. Deal was very interested in the V8 s and Bob Padovano showed her each one, which she seemed to enjoy. We left the Mansion with the assistance of the State Patrolmen who stopped traffic on West Paces Ferry Road so we could leave together. The group took a leisurely drive through the northwest neighborhood of fine homes before arriving at the Landmark Diner. The staff was waiting for us and had a table set in a separate dining room. The meal was enjoyed by everyone and true to form Bob Padovano was served his meal last, the tradition continues. Cheryl and Wayne each had one of the huge delicious desserts they serve. As we left, everyone was provided a cookie. Continued next page

15 Continued from previous page The group departed driving south on Roswell Road into Buckhead and then south on Peachtree Road to Rhodes Hall. This home constructed by A. G. Rhodes in 1904 that originally included 114 acres has been owned by the State Of Georgia since The docent gave the group a tour of the three floors of the restored home (9,000 square feet) and provided almost more historical information than we could absorb about the home, Atlanta, the South, the Civil War, and his family history. It was a fascinating tour of one of the last of the large homes that used to line Peachtree Street. The group said their goodbyes after the tour and headed home. There were eighteen people on this tour. Participants: Cleve & Pat McAfee, 1957 Tudor, Bert & Lorraine Steele, 1939 Coupe, Bob & Mary Ann Padovano, 1951 Tudor, Wayne & Sue Dietrich, 1940 Conv, Jerry & Cheryl Reichel, 1951 Fordor, Fred & Katie Lindquist, 1939 Coupe, Jim & Grant Brown, Modern, Don Morris, 1941 Conv, Jerry & Vina McIntosh, Modern, Frank Sessions, Modern. Classified Ads Classified ads for antique automotive items are free of charge for club members and will be listed for two months. Please send your ad to the editor in or writing. Items may be listed again with written request. For Sale: 1949 Ford PU truck, new tires, new brakes, new wheel cylinders, rebuilt steering box, original flathead V8, rear end, rebuilt transmission. Older restoration. All original, 6 volt, runs great. $23,000. Bob Bryan For Sale: 1939 Ford flathead V8 engine. New rebuild by well known engine builder, all new parts, never run. $3,900. Bob Bryan bbnb@comcast.net For Sale: New 18 open car trailer. 7000# gross wt. 4 wheel electric brakes, drive on ramps. $2,000. Bob Bryan bbnb@comcast.net For Sale: CM mercury engine. Complete long block. New Egge 60 over pistons. New stainless steel valves. 4 crank, 265 ci For Sale: 21 ft. long, open car trailer with 16 ft. cargo area. Carries up to 3,500 pounds. Has 4 ft. rock shield, full floor, and is a duck tail. Brakes, dual axel. Excellent condition. $3,000 firm. Call Gary Benton For Sale: 1951 Fordomatic transmission, completely rebuilt, never installed. Also fits Mercury. Will sell for my cost. $1500. Bob Schwartz For Sale:1963 Chev C-10 short bed step side pick up. 6 cyl 230" 3 on the tree. Camper top, trailer hitch and brakes, radio, heater. Owned since 1978, 360,793 miles, 32,000 since eng overhaul. Everything works, no rust out, good tires and bed. Work or restore. Original except hub caps. $4,000. jackrhenry@aol.com or Wanted: Stainless hood trim for Ford F1 pickup, 29 long, one end is spear shaped other is squared off triangular. Need all 4 pieces. John Davis Wanted: 60 HP Ford carburetor # 81 or 92. John Davis

16 Board of Directors Minutes January 10 th 2012 Cox Garage Attendees: Jerry McIntosh, Bob Padovano, Lamar Hart, Bert Steele, Dan Rolader, Ken Wells, Mike Pertsch, Jerry Reichel. Absent: Fred Lindquist, Bob Ralston, David Jumper. President McIntosh called the meeting to order at 7:00 Motion to accept November 2011 BOD meeting minutes by L. Hart, 2 nd by B. Steele, approved End of 2011 treasurer s report by B. Steele, End of year balance $ Motion to accept by J. Reichel, 2 nd by M. Pertsch, approved. Director D. Rolader suggested that the club have more exposure; he suggested that club members should be encouraged to attend more car shows and cruiseins giving more chances to attract new members. He volunteered to put together a list of local shows and report back. Motion by L. Hart to spend $ for BOD members liability insurance, 2 nd B. Steele, approved. A copy of the policy will be sent. President McIntosh presented Harold Thompson with the 2011 Presidents award. Discussion about Burns Cox attendance award. Motion by J. Reichel, names will be drawn at every monthly meeting, drawing will continue until winner is established. Award will be reviewed on a yearly basis. 2 nd B. Steele, approved. Discussion led by V.P. B. Padovano on meeting locations for Bob handed out a form to be given to a prospective host detailing what is needed to host a meeting. Info included suggestions on type of food, our food budget, if set up help is needed, meetings time, average attendance, tables needed, allotted time for host to speak and also some info about his operation. Also discussed was some kind of gift to be given to show our appreciation. L. Hart announced two new members; Bruce McDonald and Jeri Lynn Forrester. Valentines party Feb 11 th at Aldo s Restaurant in Tucker, social hour starting at 6:00 PM, price is $29.00 per person, RSVP to J. McIntosh. Info form will be in the newsletter. Maryann Padovano will get roses for all the ladies. Easter parade will be April 8 th at 2:30, hosted by the Model A club. Motion to adjourn, M. Pertsch, 2 nd B. Steele. Respectfully submitted: Jerry Reichel, secretary. Sunshine Committee Please contact Mary Ann Padovano if there are any issues with a member s life or health.

17 Early Ford V-8 Apparel Sweatshirt, 50% cotton, navy blue $20.00 Sweatshirt, 50% cotton, light blue Jacket, lightweight, lined, navy blue Jacket, mid weight, lined, navy blue * Cap, low profile, cotton, navy Men s Denim Shirt, S/S, faded blue Men s Denim Shirt, L/S, faded blue Lady s Denim Shirt, L/S, faded blue To purchase, please contact Wayne Deitrich The Ford Running Board is the official publication of the Georgia Regional Group #24 of the Early Ford V-8 Club of America, Inc. The objective of this club is 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 2012 Directors Jerry McIntosh, President Lamar Hart David Jumper Bob Padovano, Vice President Fred Lindquist Jerry McIntosh Jerry Reichel, Secretary Bob Padovano Mike Pertsch Lamar Hart, Treasurer Bob Ralston Jerry Reichel Dan Rolader Bert Steele Ken Wells 2011 Committees Bert Steele Dues/Roster Bob Padovano Meetings/Programs Wayne Deitrich Clothing & Accessories Fred Lindquist Tours & V-8 Correspondent Bill Swilley Telephone Bob Schwartz Webmaster Mary Ann Padovano Sunshine Committee Vacant Membership Vacant Hospitality Harold Thompson Parliamentarian Eugene Novy Legal Council

18 THE FORD RUNNING BOARD Georgia Regional Group #24, Early Ford V-8 Club of America, Inc. Temporary Editor Lamar Hart March 2012 Our 43 rd Year Spaghetti Dinner and Auction Saturday March 24 th starting at 12 Noon Jerry Reichel s Car Barn This is our major 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 Georgia Regional Group #24. We will kick off the festivities about noon with a spaghetti dinner served up by Chef Padovano and his staff. Dinner will include Spaghetti and meatballs, salad, bread, drink and desert, Cost for the dinner is $7.50 per person. Please RSVP to Mary Ann Padovano They really need to know how much food to purchase and prepare. The auction will start right after dinner. We need a wide variety of good useful items for both men and ladies, including Ford parts, tools, antiques, collectables, decorating things, home made cookies, fudge, cakes, and anything that could be useful. Be creative but please, no junk. Bring as much or as little as you can. If you can t attend, try to send stuff with a friend. Please be generous with your contributions and bidding. Mark your calendar and start collecting items to contribute to the auction. It will be lots of fun and it is for a very good cause. Pie Social, Optional Participation. Here is how it works. Prepare your favorite baked dessert and bring to the March 24 th spaghetti dinner / auction. These desserts will be auctioned off after dinner. The winning bidder may share the dessert with others if they wish. Baking and bidding is open to both ladies and men. All the proceeds from the Pie Social will also be contributed to our club. April Meeting Tuesday April 3 rd starting 7:30 PM J D K Collision Repair 3550 Stone Mountain Hwy (US-78) Snellville, GA Joe Patterson, Owner Continued next page

19 J D K Collision is a new place to visit, new experience, new things to learn. Directions: From I-285 take Stone Mountain Freeway (US-78 East). Go approximately 13 miles to intersection of Parkwood Road in Snellville. Go just past Parkwood and look for J D K Collision on right, along side of East Stone Mountain Tire shop. Another landmark is Aaron s store on right or Dwight Harrison VW dealership on left. If you get to Hwy 124, you went too far east. Saturday Night Social Saturday April 7 th starting 6:00 PM Blue Ribbon Grill 4006 LaVista Road Tucker, GA This popular V-8 family gathering is held on the first Saturday of each month. Bring your family and/or a friend and join us for some relaxed fellowship and good food. No reservation is needed, just drop in. It s casual. It s fun. Easter Parade Avondale Estates, Georgia Sunday, April 8, 2012 Starting 2:30 PM The annual Easter Parade of antique automobiles through Avondale Estates will be on Sunday, April 8. We will assemble at the Twin Oaks Shopping Plaza, 2853 East College Avenue, Avondale Estates, GA at about 1:30 PM. The parade will start at 2:30 PM. The Avondale Estates Police Department will lead us through the residential areas. It is acceptable to carefully throw wrapped candy to the kids. The parade will end at Willis Park where refreshments will be provided by the Model A Restorers Club. Local residents are invited to join us at the park for a closer look. The contact person for the Model A Club is Don Maloney mmaloney48@comcast.net. Tour & Display Saturday April 14 WW II Heritage Days with the Dixie Wing of the Commemorative Air Force Meet and Drive to Peachtree City Airfield 9am-4pm: display your Ford, enjoy battle reenactments and mock dog fights, ride in a warbird Plus 6pm-11: sit down dinner and dance with 21 piece swing dance band Cost: Register to display your old Ford and entrance to the day time event is free, plus get a reduced rate ($20/person) for dinner and dance! Contact: Wayne Deitrich at (404) or deitrichs@earthlink.net A DAY OF OLD FORDS AND AIRCRAFT RADIAL ENGINES, TOPPED OFF WITH DANCING WITH YOUR HONEY TRULY A TASTE OF HEAVEN!!!

20 2012 Eastern National Meet June Wayne Deitrich Q: WHAT IS A CHINESE RAFFLE? A Chinese raffle is a type of silent auction that we will use at the Eastern National Meet to raise funds to help pay for hosting the meet. Here is how the Chinese Raffle or auction works. We ask suppliers, vendors, other Regional Groups and RG#24 members to donate items of interest that will attract the attention of those folks attending the meet. The donated items are displayed in a room at the host hotel where meet attendees can easily view the items. Each item is accompanied by a description and a container. Meet attendees purchase raffle tickets at a price of $1.00 each and can place as many tickets as they wish into the containers of the items they hope to win. Of course the more tickets an individual places in a particular container increases the opportunity of their winning that item. On Friday morning the raffle is closed and a winning ticket is pulled from the container of each item in the Chinese raffle display. The winner of each item is posted and winners take their prizes home. We have collected a varied and interesting array of items for the Chinese Raffle, and would like to add to this array items donated by RG#24 members. What could you donate to the raffle that would add to the following array of items already in-hand? Crisp $50 bill & $100 bills; $50 American Express gift cards; Illustrated Ford posters; a magnificent 2 ft. diameter professionally hand painted EFV8 club logo, yellow on blue; framed photo of 1935 Ford V-8 Indianapolis race car; large GMP model flathead engine kit; Edelbrock super dual intake manifold for flathead Ford or Mercury, 18 old style gas pump; 1936 Esso map of New England; $100 gift certificate from LeBaron Bonney; gift certificates from Joe Smith Antique and Hot Rod Auto Parts, Antique Auto Battery, Lucas Tire, C&G Auto Parts, Mac s Auto Parts; EFV8CA Restoration Books; metal scale models of old trucks; old issues and complete years of Woodie Times and various auto magazines; R&M Auction books for the Nick Alexander Woodie Collection and the Dingman Flathead Ford Collection auctions; various gift baskets of Georgia items... and more. ADD YOUR DONATION TO OUR LIST. Q: HAVE YOU REGISTERED TO ATTEND THE MEET? If not, what are you waiting for? COME JOIN THE FUN!! Contact Bob Schwartz for registration information ( ). If you have pre-registered, but not submitted your full registration package, please do so as soon as possible BECAUSE, WE ARE GETTING CLOSE to the maximum number of folks that can be seated at the WELCOME DINNER and AWARDS BANQUET! Don t procrastinate. As my dear Mom would tell me, HE WHO HESITATES IS OFTEN LEFT BEHIND. So heed the simple WISDOM of my MOM!! Mom made sure she was never left behind.

21 Other Attractions Tuesday March 20, Board Meeting, Hickory House 5:45, Burns Garage 7:00. Wednesday March 21, ENM Committee, Joe s 11:45, Reichel s 1:00 PM Th.-Sat. April 19-21, Charlotte Auto Fair, Engine Raffle Ticket Sales. Tuesday May 1, Club Meeting, Miller s Powder Coating, Lilburn, 7:30 PM. Let Me Call You Sweetheart By Jerry McIntosh Twenty-two V-8 members, spouses, and significant others enjoyed a delicious Valentine's dinner, complete with cake and ice cream at Aldo's Restaurant Saturday, February 11. Each man presented a red rose to his valentine. The food and the fellowship were great. The music (maestro Bob Padovano and the V-8 men's choir singing "Let Me Call You Sweetheart") was up to its usual standard. Attendees: Fred & Katie Lindquist, Bob & Mary Ann Padovano, David & Becci Jumper, Ray & Barbara Allen, Dan & Helen Rolader, Jerry & Vina McIntosh, Lamar Hart & Nancy Bireley, Bert & Lorraine Steele, Mike & Bonnie Pertsch, Gary & Nila Benton, Roy & Janelle Hatcher. Big Turnout For Interesting Program We had 31 members and guest at Will s Machine Shop for the March 6 club meeting. Mark and Will Hodges again took great care of us. We especially appreciate their contributing the food and refreshments. Please keep them in mind when you need any machine shop services. They do good work and deserve our support. Ed Preston who has extensive experience with racing engine oils and additives presented the program for the evening. Both NASCAR engines and early Ford flatheads use flat tappets riding directly on the cam. They both need ZDDP additive to prevent rapid wear in this area. However recent unannounced changes in oils with a rating of SM and SN include additives that reject the ZDDP. Ed Preston recommends that we use engine oil with an API rating of SL or lower. By lower, he means lower on the alphabetical scale of the second letter. For example SK or SJ and on down the scale. Such oils will allow the ZDDP, that you add, to adhere to the cam and tappets. Ed says these oils are available but are hard to find. This recommendations would apply to older motorcycles, motor scooters and other small engines that do not have roller cam followers. Dale Dewberry won the $25.00 Burns Cox Attendance Drawing. He also drove his 36 Ford to the March meeting at Will s Machine Shop. Raffle Tickets Please return the proceeds from selling your 6 engine raffle tickets to: Wayne Deitrich, 2710 Satinwood Drive, Roswell, GA Checks should be made payable to: 2012 Eastern National Meet Thank you to the members who have supported the meet by selling raffle tickets. Members have sold $1010 worth of tickets!! (so far)

22 Sundown In Tucker Twenty members and guest got together Saturday evening, March 3 at the Blue Ribbon Grill. I hear they enjoyed good company and good conversation. I missed it, cause I was celebrating my birthday, a big birthday, a really big one. My six children and stepchildren and their off springs came from Chicago, Washington D C, Nashville, and Jacksonville for a family reunion / birthday celebration. It was the first time we have all been together in years. It was a rewarding and memorable weekend. Meeting Minutes, March 6 th, 2012 Regional Group 24, Early Ford V8 Club of America Hosted by Wills Machine Shop. President McIntosh called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM President McIntosh led the membership in the Pledge of Allegiance. Bill Swilley gave the Invocation. Break for supper. Meeting was reconvened at 8:15 PM President McIntosh thanked Will, Mark and Derek, owners and operators of Wills Machine Shop, for hosting the meeting and contributing the supper. The minutes of the February meeting were not available due to the absence of the club secretary at the meeting, they will be provided later. Treasurer Lamar Hart reported a February ending balance of with 97 dues paying members. Approved VP Padovano gave the meeting schedule for the next 2 months, April 3 rd at JDK collision, in Snellville, May 1 st at Miller powder Coating in Lilburn. Upcoming Club Events March 24 th at Reichel s car barn, spaghetti dinner, bake sale, parts auction. April 8 th Easter parade April 14 th car/air show Peachtree city April 8 th Tucker cruise-in May 28 th Dacula Memorial Day parade 10:00. Guest speaker Ed Preston gave a very informative talk on the problems with modern motor in our flathead engines. Modern engines with roller tappets require oil that is very destructive to our older engines. He recommended we use only oil with API rating of SL or the new racing oil available through Wills machine shop. Tonight s attendance 31. Being no further business the meeting was adjourned. Attendees: Bob Padovano, Dan Rolader, Wayne Dietrich, Jerry McIntosh, Ed Preston, David Jumper, David Quam, Ken and Jean Wells, John Trout, Fred Lindquist, Carl Smith, Don Morris, Dale Dewberry, Wayne Hicks, Bill Swilley, Lance Bucky, David Posey, Paul Harrelson, Lamar Hart, David Early, Doug Smith, Jean Smith, Harold Smith, Joe Smith, Mark Hodges, Will Hodges, Derek Piper, Frank Sessions, Jerry Reichel, Faron Stephens. Respectfully submitted: Jerry Reichel, secretary.

23 Classified Ads Classified ads for antique automotive items are free of charge for club members and will be listed for two months. Please send your ad to the editor in or writing. Items may be listed again with written request. For Sale: 1949 Ford PU truck, new tires, new brakes, new wheel cylinders, rebuilt steering box, original flathead V8, rear end, rebuilt transmission. Older restoration. All original, 6 volt, runs great. $23,000. Bob Bryan For Sale: 1939 Ford flathead V8 engine. New rebuild by well known engine builder, all new parts, never run. $3,900. Bob Bryan bbnb@comcast.net For Sale: New 18 open car trailer. 7000# gross wt. 4 wheel electric brakes, drive on ramps. $2,000. Bob Bryan bbnb@comcast.net For Sale: CM Mercury engine. Complete long block. New Egge 60 over pistons. New stainless steel valves. 4 crank, 265 ci For Sale: 21 ft. long, open car trailer with 16 ft. cargo area. Carries up to 3,500 pounds. Has 4 ft. rock shield, full floor, and is a duck tail. Brakes, dual axel. Excellent condition. $3,000 firm. Call Gary Benton For Sale: 1951 Fordomatic transmission, completely rebuilt, never installed. Also fits Mercury. Will sell for my cost. $1500. Bob Schwartz For Sale:1963 Chev C-10 short bed step side pick up. 6 cyl 230" 3 on the tree. Camper top, trailer hitch and brakes, radio, heater. Owned since 1978, 360,793 miles, 32,000 since eng overhaul. Everything works, no rust out, good tires and bed. Work or restore. Original except hub caps. $4,000. jackrhenry@aol.com Early Ford V-8 Apparel Sweatshirt, 50% cotton, navy blue $20.00 Sweatshirt, 50% cotton, light blue Jacket, lightweight, lined, navy blue Jacket, mid weight, lined, navy blue * Cap, low profile, cotton, navy Men s Denim Shirt, S/S, faded blue Men s Denim Shirt, L/S, faded blue Lady s Denim Shirt, L/S, faded blue To purchase, please contact Wayne Deitrich Receive Running Board by If you have received this newsletter by U S Mail and would like to receive future issues by , please send a message to lamarhart@bellsouth,net Sending the Running Board by will save money for our club and save wear & tear on your editor.

24 The Ford Running Board is the official publication of the Georgia Regional Group #24 of the Early Ford V-8 Club of America, Inc. The objective of this club is 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 2012 Directors Jerry McIntosh, President Lamar Hart David Jumper Bob Padovano, Vice President Fred Lindquist Jerry McIntosh Jerry Reichel, Secretary Bob Padovano Mike Pertsch Lamar Hart, Treasurer Bob Ralston Jerry Reichel Dan Rolader Bert Steele Ken Wells 2011 Committees Bert Steele Dues/Roster Bob Padovano Meetings/Programs Wayne Deitrich Clothing & Accessories Fred Lindquist Tours & V-8 Correspondent Bill Swilley Telephone Bob Schwartz Webmaster Mary Ann Padovano Sunshine Committee Vacant Membership Vacant Hospitality Harold Thompson Parliamentarian Eugene Novy Legal Council