The Ford Barn

VeryTangled · 06-18-2018, 10:05 PM

Hi Everyone, I tried to add something a few days ago, but being on the road, it failed.

Seeing Charlie & Alice is a highlight for me. I have a trans, rear, fuel pump, and steering, among other systems, that he's rebuilt, in my '36 Phaeton.

Charlie's seminar was very educational. He really just gave away a bunch of his techniques for our benefit. Who knew he goes to such lengths to create as perfect a product as he does!

Mac VanPelt's transmission talk had me mezmerized. Mac is obviously very knowledgable about this area and it came through. He's very good speaker and he brought a bunch of show&tell for us. There was a rush to the stage when he was done, from people wanting his attention.

Pat's spark plug talk was also very enlightening and he had great show&tell too, with a small part of his spark plug collection, and excellent visuals to project on the big screen.

I really had a great time hanging with all my "road buddies". They are the family I pick vs. the one I was born into! I should be back home by next Monday and can start organizing the best of my pictures.

JM 35 Sedan · 06-19-2018, 06:04 AM

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Originally Posted by VeryTangled

Hi Everyone, I tried to add something a few days ago, but being on the road, it failed.

Seeing Charlie & Alice is a highlight for me. I have a trans, rear, fuel pump, and steering, among other systems, that he's rebuilt, in my '36 Phaeton.

Charlie's seminar was very educational. He really just gave away a bunch of his techniques for our benefit. Who knew he goes to such lengths to create as perfect a product as he does!

Mac VanPelt's transmission talk had me mezmerized. Mac is obviously very knowledgable about this area and it came through. He's very good speaker and he brought a bunch of show&tell for us. There was a rush to the stage when he was done, from people wanting his attention.

Pat's spark plug talk was also very enlightening and he had great show&tell too, with a small part of his spark plug collection, and excellent visuals to project on the big screen.

I really had a great time hanging with all my "road buddies". They are the family I pick vs. the one I was born into! I should be back home by next Monday and can start organizing the best of my pictures.

I couldn't have said it any better than what Jeff posted. Always great to see Alice and Charlie at these meets. I really miss seeing them at Hershey.

I feel like I've known Mac Van Pelt for 10 years or more, but finally got to meet him in person at this meet. In addition to all his great knowledge, he is one of the best speakers/presenters that I've seen at an event like this.

EFV8 Museum · 06-19-2018, 06:00 PM

Had a GRAND time at Dearborn! It was great to finally put some faces to names! The support the Museum received from the club and individuals blew away my expectations. Can’t wait to do all again next year when Ohio RG 141 hosts the Central National Meet in Auburn!

Seth Swoboda · 06-20-2018, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by EFV8 Museum

Had a GRAND time at Dearborn! It was great to finally put some faces to names! The support the Museum received from the club and individuals blew away my expectations. Can’t wait to do all again next year when Ohio RG 141 hosts the Central National Meet in Auburn!

I'll see ya in Auburn Josh! I enjoyed talking with you last week.

Cecil/WV · 06-20-2018, 09:28 AM

It was a great meet. Enjoyed the seminars and enjoyed meeting up with so many friends. Appreciated the support that was given to the Foundation, both in Dearborn and in Auburn at the Sneak Peek. Had over 250 visitors on Sunday before the GN meet. Drove my Rouge '50 Ford 1265 trouble free miles with no visible oil consumption. My son drove his '50 Ford daily driver 1000 miles with the same results. I averaged 19 mpg at highway speeds.

jkflathead · 06-24-2018, 08:08 AM

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I thought that the GNM in Dearborn was great last week. Well organized and a lot of fun. Charlie's carburetor work shop was excellent as was Van Pelt's transmission session. I was sorry to miss Pat's spark plug session. I always learn a lot at these meets. It was great seeing a lot of friends and meeting new ones. Check out the progress on the Early Ford V-8 Museum if you have not done so fordv8foundation.org.

06-18-2018, 10:05 PM	#21
VeryTangled Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: (Not far enough...) Outside of DC Posts: 3,387	Re: Dearborn G N Meet Hi Everyone, I tried to add something a few days ago, but being on the road, it failed. Seeing Charlie & Alice is a highlight for me. I have a trans, rear, fuel pump, and steering, among other systems, that he's rebuilt, in my '36 Phaeton. Charlie's seminar was very educational. He really just gave away a bunch of his techniques for our benefit. Who knew he goes to such lengths to create as perfect a product as he does! Mac VanPelt's transmission talk had me mezmerized. Mac is obviously very knowledgable about this area and it came through. He's very good speaker and he brought a bunch of show&tell for us. There was a rush to the stage when he was done, from people wanting his attention. Pat's spark plug talk was also very enlightening and he had great show&tell too, with a small part of his spark plug collection, and excellent visuals to project on the big screen. I really had a great time hanging with all my "road buddies". They are the family I pick vs. the one I was born into! I should be back home by next Monday and can start organizing the best of my pictures. __________________ -Jeff H Have you thought about supporting the Early Ford V-8 Foundation Museum?

06-19-2018, 06:00 PM	#23
EFV8 Museum Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Auburn, IN Posts: 34	Re: Dearborn G N Meet Had a GRAND time at Dearborn! It was great to finally put some faces to names! The support the Museum received from the club and individuals blew away my expectations. Can’t wait to do all again next year when Ohio RG 141 hosts the Central National Meet in Auburn!

06-20-2018, 09:28 AM	#25
Cecil/WV Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Gerrardstown, WV Posts: 2,266	Re: Dearborn G N Meet It was a great meet. Enjoyed the seminars and enjoyed meeting up with so many friends. Appreciated the support that was given to the Foundation, both in Dearborn and in Auburn at the Sneak Peek. Had over 250 visitors on Sunday before the GN meet. Drove my Rouge '50 Ford 1265 trouble free miles with no visible oil consumption. My son drove his '50 Ford daily driver 1000 miles with the same results. I averaged 19 mpg at highway speeds.

06-24-2018, 08:08 AM	#26
jkflathead Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 679	Re: Dearborn G N Meet Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I thought that the GNM in Dearborn was great last week. Well organized and a lot of fun. Charlie's carburetor work shop was excellent as was Van Pelt's transmission session. I was sorry to miss Pat's spark plug session. I always learn a lot at these meets. It was great seeing a lot of friends and meeting new ones. Check out the progress on the Early Ford V-8 Museum if you have not done so fordv8foundation.org.