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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1 The Greyhound VOLUME 50 I SSUE 2 FEBRUARY 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 A word from the Pres INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Word From the Pres 1 Minutes 2 Sunshine Report 3 Ladies Corner 4 Karla Morton 5 Ford Museum 5 Your Club 5 Painted Church Tour 6 Texas Tour Info 8 New Members 10 Board Meeting Min 10 Anniversaries / Birthdays 10 Bridgeport Drive 11 Car Shows / Swap Meets 14 Important Dates 15 SPECIAL POINTS OF INTEREST: Here it is, February, and we have one meeting behind us and 11 more to go. We have so many enthusiastic people in the club that this will seem like a short year, or at least I hope so. At the Board meeting we discussed some of the items that we will be doing this year. Billy Williams has set up some type of activity for the next 6 months and it looks like they will all be good ones. From now to the Texas Tour we will be concentrating on getting ready and what to take on the trip to make sure that you can make it with a minimum amount of trouble. As you well know these vehicles are anywhere from 64 to 85 years old and there is always room for something to happen. This is what makes the journey worth traveling. You can look on the side of the highway and can see some modern iron setting on the side of the road. So even if you have a new car, you still have the possibility of having a breakdown. The good thing about our cars over the modern iron is that they are repairable with just some simple tools and not a computer and an electrical engineering degree. The item that everyone has to keep in mind is that most of the time you are surrounded by people that want to help you repair the car. I can say that even when you do breakdown, you have to fight the people away from the vehicle in order to work on it. If nothing else, you will be able to have more suggestions than you can handle. The one thing that you have to remember is that you will not be left behind. Speaking of the Texas Tour, enclosed in the newsletter is the information on the Texas Tour. If you have not gotten your reservations or signed up for the tour, you need to do so as soon as possible. I have been there for an earlier Texas Tour and it was a lot of fun. The drives around this area are breath taking and not hard to maneuver. I think that you will have a blast. If your old iron is not working and you have to take your modern iron, we can probably get you a ride in old iron. If not you will see a lot and have a lot of fun. Al Moseley 2/2 Ground Hog Day 2/5 Super Bowl 2/12 Lone Star Club Meeting 2/14 Valentines Day 2/18 Driving Tour (P7) 2/20 Presidents Day 2/28 Mardi Gras Lone Star Early Ford V-8 Club Website

2 PAGE 2 MINUTES THE GREYHOUND Minutes of the Lone Star V-8 Club for January 8, 2017 The January 8 th meeting was called to order by President Al Moseley at 2:20pm at Coker s BBQ in Pantego. There were 19 members and 1 visitor present, with 3 V8's driven. Birthdays were announced for Rob Moseley, Mike Weston, Teresa Moseley, Randy Williams and Vera Boles. The minutes from the December meeting were approved with a motion by Jerry Potts and seconded by Sam Emmerson. Sunshine Report - Tom Walton is having adverse reactions from his medications, Stacy Brown is alright also but is up and down some. Treasurers report - Fred Rodriguez and Christine Abbot are in the process of changing the paperwork. Hardware - Martha Moseley said she has some white polo shirts and will check on some different style shirts. Let her know if you need a name badge. Virgil Scott should have a 50 th anniversary patch soon. Billy Williams introduced himself as Vice President and tour chairman and announced a tour set for February 18 th to Yesterday s Diner in Bridgeport. Board of Directors meeting is scheduled after the regular meeting. All were invited to Al Moseley. attend by President Our club discussed a 50 th anniversary display for the upcoming Texas Tour. A motion was made by Barry Jason and seconded by Sam Emmerson to donate to the San Antonio group for the Texas Tour. Motion passed. Alternating meeting places was discussed with a member taking ownership to find location. This will be March and May on a trial basis. Al Moseley will have a presentation on tour driving preparation at the next meeting. Jerry Potts talked about a tour to B&E Olden Auto Parts in Brock and asked if any members had been there. William Walters suggested having a living history interview with Stacy Brown discussing the evolution of antique auto parts, from scrap to gold. A suggestion to donate money for a scholarship to McPherson College or Dubosky Trade School was tabled. The Houston club has a tour scheduled to Schulenburg on March 4 th. Barry Jason won the 50/50 drawing. Meeting adjourned at 3:24pm. Respectfully Submitted, Steve McWilliams

3 V OLUME 50 I SSUE 2 P AGE Officers President: ` Al Moseley amoseley@sbcglobal.net Vice President: Billy Williams billy.williams1744@gmail.com Secretary: Steve McWilliams smcwi@aol.com Treasurer: Christine Abbott cma2012@tx.rr.com Sunshine: Debbie Emmerson jazz1169@aol.com Hardware/ Martha Moseley Library mmoseley@sbcglobal.net Editor: Al Moseley amoseley@sbcglobal.net Historian: Sam Emmerson semmerson@aol.com Parliamentary: Roger Abbott rea84@tx.rr.com Christmas Party:Debbie Emmerson jazz1169@aol.com Club Address: P.O. Box 592 Arlington, TX Lone Star Early Ford V8 Club Sunday February 12, 2017 Time: 1:30 PM Program Club Business/ Travel Prep Location Coker s BBQ 2612 W. Pioneer Parkway Arlington Sunshine Report Nothing to report. Keep up the good work

4 PAGE 4 Ladies Corner THE GREYHOUND Ingredients FUDGE LOVERS STRAWBERRY TRUFFLE CAKE Cake 1 box Betty Crocker SuperMoist chocolate fudge cake mix Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box Ganache Filling and Topping 2 packages (8 oz each) semisweet baking chocolate, finely chopped 1 1/3 cups whipping cream 1/4 cup butter (do not use margarine) 2 cups cut-up fresh strawberries Garnish 6 fresh strawberries, cut in half lengthwise through stem 1/4 cup white vanilla baking chips 1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil Directions Heat oven to 350 F (325 F for dark or nonstick pan). Make and bake cake as directed on box for 13x9-inch pan. Cool completely, about 1 hour. Meanwhile, in large bowl, place chopped chocolate; set aside. In 2-quart saucepan, heat whipping cream and butter over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until butter is melted and mixture comes to a boil. Pour cream mixture over chocolate; stir until smooth. Line bottom of 9-inch spring form pan with waxed paper. Cut cake into 1-inch cubes. In large bowl, beat half of the cake cubes on low speed until cake is crumbly. Add remaining cake cubes and 1 3/4 cups of the ganache (reserve remaining ganache for topping). Beat on low speed 30 seconds, then on medium speed until well combined (mixture will look like fudge). Fold in 2 cups cut-up strawberries. Spoon mixture into spring form pan; smooth top. Cover with plastic wrap; freeze about 45 minutes or until firm enough to unmold. Run knife around side of pan to loosen cake mixture. Place serving plate upside down on pan; turn pan and plate over. Frost side and top of cake with reserved ganache. Arrange strawberry halves on top of cake.

5 VOLUME 50 ISSUE 2 PAGE 5 KARLA K. MORTON For those that attended the 2016 Texas Tour and went to the Ladies Lunch or the banquet should recognize Karla as a speaker at both. Here is a photograph of her and her traveling companion, Pontus, as they were on a 100th Anniversary Tour of the National Parks along with fellow Texas poet Alan Birkelbach. This photo was taken in Mesa Verde, CO, in November when they were on tour. The tour will begin again in January. Notice the suitcase with the stickers, this is the suitcase she won at the Texas Tour in Corsicana. She is taking this around the US during the National Parks Tour and will be putting stickers from each National Park that they visit. Once the tour is completed, we will get her to bring this to a meeting and show it off. Ford V-8 Museum vs the Ford Foundation The Ford Foundation was created in 1936 by Henry and Edsel Ford. The Early Ford V-8 Foundation was formed in We now refer to our organization as the Early Ford V-8 Foundation Museum. There has been some questions in the past about this, and it was suggested that we drop the word "Foundation." Well, it's not that easy or wise to do. That word is part of our organization and needs to remain so. To change or drop it would take a considerable amount of time and money to do so. The IRS granted the V-8 Foundation 501c3 non-profit, educational status 25 years ago. Trying to change that now is not recommended. "The Early Ford V-8 Foundation Museum is not affiliated in any way, shape or form with the Ford Foundation, which was established by Henry and Edsel Ford in Any donations of money or gifts in kind to the Early Ford V-8 Foundation Museum will go to directly to our Museum in Auburn, IN. Nothing will ever go to the Ford Foundation which is headquartered in New York City. Recent internet postings concerning activities of the Ford Foundation should NOT be confused with the Early Ford V-8 Foundation Museum." YOUR CLUB AT A GLANCE During the Board Meeting in January, there was a discussion as to what the club will be doing for the next few months. Here is a brief synopsis of the results of the year for activities: Feb 12 Meeting traveling tips and spare parts Feb 18 Driving tour to Bridgeport Mar 4 Painted Church Tour (optional) with Houston GP Mar 12 Meeting Mar TBD Driving tour to Nocona Apr 6-9 Texas Tour Kerrville Apr 9 Meeting Will stop in Kerrville and have a brief meeting before heading toward home. May TBD C. R. Smith Aviation Museum May 21 Meeting on third Sunday due to Mothers Day Jun 11 Meeting No driving tour this month TOO HOT Jul 9 Meeting Jul 15 50TH ANNIVERSARY PARTY This is the actual date that the LSEFV8 Club was chartered 50 years ago. We are in the process of planning a celebration party.

6 PAGE 6 THE GREYHOUND The Houston Club would like to invite anyone tat is interested in joining us on the attached tour. Please let me know if your are attending since I may need to add rooms to our block. Please contact Christina Kemper at Painted Churches Schulenburg, Texas March 4, :00 3:30 The churches we will see are: High Hill, Sabena, Praha and Ammannsville (not necessarily in that order). Arrive at Chamber at 9:45, depart at 10:00. We will see 2 churches. Schulenburg Chamber of Commerce 6818 N. Main Jennifer 12:00 1:30 Lunch Guadalajara s 104 N Kessler Ave :30 3:30 we will see the final 2 churches I will collect the money at the Chamber for this event. Deposit $50.00 due 1 month before (This is part of the fee that we pay) $10.00 per person $8.00 children 5 13 $40.00 gratuity 14 people or less $50.00 gratuity 15 people or less Hotel: Americas Best Value Inn ask for Charlie. Reservations are under Early Ford V8 Club 205 W. I-10 Frontage Rd. Schulenburg, TX Kings - $60.00 Doubles - $70.00 FOR SALE: FROM THE LOUIS MORROW ESTATE 6,000 SQUARE FEET OF CARS, PARTS & MISC COLLECTABLES 1955 CROWN VICTORIA COMPLETE FRAME OFF RESTORATION 1940 FORD CONVERTIBLE WITH OVERDRIVE 1940 FORD 2DR DELUX WITH OVERDRIVE 1957 CHEVY 2 DOOR HARDTOP SUTDEBAKER (NEEDS TO BE FINISHED, HAVE PARTS AND IS PAINTED A 2013 FORD COLOR) 1950 FORD PARTS CAR 1952 FRAME WITH 1950 BULLET NOSE WITH BIG CHEVY ENGINE 1950 FORD CONVERTIBLE (WOULD LIKE TO KEEP BUT WILL SELL IF THE PRICE IS RIGHT) NEW INTERIROR CAR TRAILER FOR SALE (ONLY IF 50 FORD CONVERTIBLE SELLS) TRAVEL TRAILER (SMALL BUT NICE) NOS FORD & CHEVY PARTS MOTORS AND TRANSMISSIONS TOYS BUDDY AND STEELCRAFT TRUCKS SERIOUS BUYERS ONLY CONTACT PAT MORROW

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8 P AGE 8 T HE G REYHOUND Natchez Trace Tour (cont)

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10 P AGE 10 T HE G REYHOUND Would like to welcome two new members: Bob and Sandy Buntaine 1809 Woodview Alvarado, TX sandbarbuntaine@aol.com Jody Quillian 3241 Cedarcroft Lane Dallas, TX pepequill@att.com Minutes of the Board of Directors Meeting for January 8, 2017 The meeting was called to order by President Al Moseley at 3:30pm. Those present were Al Moseley, Billy Williams, Steve McWilliams, Christine Abbott, Roger Abbott and Sam Emmerson. Items discussed were: Alternating meeting place, review by-laws for changes i.e. registered office and agent of club, and newsletter cost. A possible 50th anniversary picnic was discussed. Directory pending question of release of info should be ready by March. Change in Star-Telegram ad. February program will be travel tips and March program will be tune-up info. April meeting will be the Texas Tour. May tour will be the CR Smith Museum. The October tour will be the Texas Loop. Because of the newsletter cost, it will be distributed electronically in July. Meeting was adjourned at 4:20pm. Respectfully submitted, Steve McWilliams ANNIVERSARIES BIRTHDAYS 2/5 Mary and Ellis Brannam 2/1 Steve McWilliams 2/14 Patricia and Jimmy Griffith 2/23 Ray Widmer 2/17 Jean and Ron Allen 2/28 Richard Walter 2/21 Pat and Tom Walton 2/28 Irene and Barry Jason

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12 PAGE 12 FELLOW V8'ers, THE GREYHOUND Update from the th Annual Texas Tour... Through the generous donations from many folks we have some "Great News". In addition of the normal raffle items we will have the "SUPER SIX". The list is composed of the following: 1. FORD hand-made quilt 2. Lodging for a weekend at a vacation site " Flat Screen TV FORD Lab Test Set 5. Weekend at Bed And Breakfast 6. Coker Tire - $1000 Gift certificate Keep V8ing, Bart Harris Time is running out. If you do not have your dues paid by February 28th, you will be dropped from the club roster. The Club Phone Book will be compiled from the roster as it stands at the end of February NEW ADDRESS Steve and Amy Good have moved. A temporary address for them is: Steve & Amy Good 444 E. Renfro St. #1220 Burleson, TX

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14 PAGE 14 Car Shows / Swap Meets THE GREYHOUND 2/3 FRI Nostalgia Nights 6pm-10pm Albertsons 6220 Hwy 287, Arlington 2/4 SAT Car and Coffee 6:30am-9am Classic BMW 6800 Dallas Pkwy, Plano Meet and Greet at Starbucks 7:30am-9am Starbucks Suite Renner Road, Richardson Cars & Shakes Cruise In 6pm-9pm Big Sate Fountain Grill 100 E. Irving Blvd, Irving Monster Jam at ATT Stadium 7pm-9pm, 1 AT&T Way, Arlington 2/5 SUN Busy Bs Bakery Cruise In 6am-8am, 3701 Southwest Blvd, Fort Worth Good Day Café Cruise In 8am-10am, 6204 S. Cooper St #132, Arlington 2/10 FRI Nostalgia Nights 6pm-10pm Albertsons 6220 Hwy 287, Arlington 2/11 SAT Meet and Greet at Starbucks 7:30am-9am Starbucks Suite Renner Road, Richardson Cruise In at Alvarado 12pm-3:50pm, The Paint Shop, 4420 County Rd 616, Alvarado Cars & Shakes Cruise In 6pm-9pm Big Sate Fountain Grill 100 E. Irving Blvd, Irving El Primo s Car Show 1pm-6pm, El Primo s Mexican Grill, 2300 Matlock Road, Mansfield 2/12 SUN LONE STAR CLUB MEETING 1:30PM-4PM COKERS BBQ, 2612 W. PIONEER PARKWAY, ARLINGTON Busy Bs Bakery Cruise In 6am-8am, 3701 Southwest Blvd, Fort Worth Good Day Café Cruise In 8am-10am, 6204 S. Cooper St #132, Arlington5pm Mansfield Cruise In 5pm-8pm Palio s MPizza 2200 N Hwy 157 Suite 232, Mansfield 2/17 FRI Nostalgia Nights 6pm-10pm Albertsons 6220 Hwy 287, Arlington 2/18 SAT LONE STAR CLUB TOUR SEE PAGE 11 Meet and Greet at Starbucks 7:30am-9am Starbucks Suite Renner Road, Richardson Cars & Shakes Cruise In 6pm-9pm Big Sate Fountain Grill 100 E. Irving Blvd, Irving Cars at the Club 8am-11am Texas Motor Speedway, 3545 Lone Star Circle, Fort Worth Court House Cruise In 6pm-9pm 115 South Waco St, Hillsboro Midlothain Classic Cruise In 5pm-8pm Brookshire s Of Midlothian, 1400 E Main Street, Midlothian 2/19 SUN Busy Bs Bakery Cruise In 6am-8am, 3701 Southwest Blvd, Fort Worth Good Day Café Cruise In 8am-10am, 6204 S. Cooper St #132, Arlington BBQ Tavern Car Show 1pm-5pm LBJ at Hwy 80, Mesquite 2/24 FRI Nostalgia Nights 6pm-10pm Albertsons 6220 Hwy 287, Arlington 2/25 SAT Meet and Greet at Starbucks 7:30am-9am Starbucks Suite Renner Road, Richardson Cars & Shakes Cruise In 6pm-9pm Big Sate Fountain Grill 100 E. Irving Blvd, Irving American Legion Post 516 Car Show, 5pm-9pm 6801 Manhattan Blvd, Fort Worth 2/26 SUN Busy Bs Bakery Cruise In 6am-8am, 3701 Southwest Blvd, Fort Worth Good Day Café Cruise In 8am-10am, 6204 S. Cooper St #132, Arlington Hot Rods, Classics & More 2pm-6pm Twin Peaks Restaurant, 8995 LBJ Freeway, Mesquite

15 VOLUME 50 ISSUE 2 PAGE 15 IMPORTANT DATES February February March March March 30-April 1 March 31-April 1 April 6-9 April 7-8 April April May May June 7-11 July August August September 2 September September September 29- October 1 October 1-8 October 4-7 October October November 3-5 Conroe Swap Meet, Montgomery County Fairgrounds, Conroe Decatur Swap Meet, 3101 S. FM51, 8am-6pm, Decatur Traders Village Swap Meet, Traders Village, Houston Good Guys, Texas Motor Speedway, Fort Worth Greenville Swap Meet & Car Show, Hunt County Fair Grounds, FM1570, Greenville Big Country Swap Meet, Big Country Raceway Abilene Dragstrip, IH20, Abilene 44th Annual Texas Tour, Kerrville, TX. Held at the Y.O Ranch Hotel & Conference Center ( ) 2033 Sidney Baker Street. Cutoff date for making hotel reservations at the V-8 group rate is March 3, Hotel reservations to be made directly to the hotel. Application on Lone Star Round Up, Travis County Expo Center, 7311 Decker Lane, Austin New Braunfels Swap Meet, Comal County Fairgrounds, New Braunfels Pate Swap Meet, Texas Motor Speedway, Fort Worth Chickasha Swap Meet, Adjacent to Grady County Fairgrounds, Chickasha, OK Conroe Swap Meet, Montgomery County Fairgrounds, Conroe Eastern National Meet, Chantilly, Virginia. Sponsored by the Northern Virginia Regional Group # 96. We look forward to having you join us in beautiful Fairfax County to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the 1942 Ford Motor Company vehicles. Application on Fredricksburg Swap Meet, Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Park, Fredricksburg Springfield Missouri Swap Meet, Ozark Empire Fairgrounds, Springfield, MO Giddings Swap Meet, Lee County Fair Grounds, Giddings Winnsboro Classic Car Cruise In Western National Meet, Salem, Oregon. Columbia River Regional Group # 10 presents "A Capital V-8 Affair". Early registration form and information overview are now available at Southwest Swap Meet, Wise County Sheriff s Posse Grounds, Decatur Good Guys, Texas Motor Speedway, Fort Worth Cruisin the Coast, Biloxi, MS Hershey Swap Meet, Hershey, PA Chickasha Swap Meet, Adjacent to Grady County Fairgrounds, Chickasha, OK DFW Swap Meet, Lone Star Park, Grand Prairie Conroe Swap Meet, Montgomery County Fairgrounds, Conroe If anyone knows of other swap meets or car shows, please contact Al Moseley at or amoseley@sbcglobal.net so that we can let

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