EFV-8 Club of America 2015 ENM in Charlotte/Concord, NC, June 8 - 11

[KiWinUS]

Originally Posted by glennsanders

Test stand at DCs testing there new carbs

Made in China carbs ?

[glennsanders]

When I was asked Dennis about his carbs he stated they where usa built . Then I saw them being built at his factory and tested .

[JM 35 Sedan]

Originally Posted by VeryTangled

Hi Everyone, post #73, pic 2 of an engine...

Can someone explain what I'm seeing.

Glenn has it correct, an 8ba test engine at D.C. testing EVERY 94 carburator that they manufacture prior to shipping.

Last week during our tour of DC's manufacturing facilities, I wanted to make sure exactly where his 94's are being produced. I saw first hand the housings being automatically drilled and milled into finished castings ready for assembly. Then I saw the assembly line with all the components necessary to build the complete carbs. I talked to the folks on the assembly line, the guy doing the 100% run in check, and Dennis himself about where all of these carburetors are being manufactured, and their responses were....right here at their facility in Concord, NC, USA. see pictures below of carburetors advertised in DC's online catalog. Notice the tag and what it states. I told Dennis I would make this statement on the various old car forums that I post on to dispel the myths about these carburetors being manufactured off shore. He said that was fine with him.

Edit: Another myth that was dispelled last week while touring DC's manufacturing facilities was where their water pumps are being manufactured. In this case we were informed they are NOT being manufactured in the USA. They are being manufactured off shore just like Drakes and Speedways water pumps.

[KiWinUS]

Strange ! I toured his museum about a year ago with a group & we went through a room with a table where they were being assembled . All the boxes the components were being taken from to build the carbs said "Made in China " These did not look like boxes the parts were just being stored in but upon my close inspection appeared to be the boxes the components were shipped in .
Just my personal observation.
Soooo I must say I am a little confused about our conflicting stories .
Cheers
Tony

[V8COOPMAN]

Originally Posted by KiWinUS

Strange ! I toured his museum about a year ago with a group & we went through a room with a table where they were being assembled . All the boxes the components were being taken from to build the cars said "Made in China " These did not look like boxes the parts were just being stored in but upon my close inspection appeared to be the boxes the components were shipped in .
Just my personal observation.
Soooo I must say I am a little confused about our conflicting stories .
Cheers
Tony

Interesting, conflicting info, for sure! I've always heard that: There are two sides to every story, and then......there is the TRUTH. DD

[HOTROD_WILLIE]

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Originally Posted by KiWinUS

Strange ! I toured his museum about a year ago with a group & we went through a room with a table where they were being assembled . All the boxes the components were being taken from to build the cars said "Made in China " These did not look like boxes the parts were just being stored in but upon my close inspection appeared to be the boxes the components were shipped in .
Just my personal observation.
Soooo I must say I am a little confused about our conflicting stories .
Cheers
Tony

Tony

If D.C. need some kits. I know someone that has the USA made kits for sale. They might go cheap business has be very slow.

Peace

[glennsanders]

I saw them being built and so did john and also we talked to Dennis in his factory about the rumours. That what it is rumours. Tony you calling us liars.Come on man what do I to have gain.My word still means the truth. Can you all say that.

[glennsanders]

Talking to Dennis C his business is doing great .Hot rod how is it you know he's slow are you spreading rumors are you have some facts to back your words.Got it you don't like DC that's your problem. But get your facts straight before you talk trash about someone business.

[Milt K from Pa]

I also toured Carpenters plant and saw the machining of the carbs. He does not do the casting of the raw components, but I heard them say the were US made and I believe locally done. He also now has 160 employees, great hobby supporter.
Milt K from Pa

[TJ]

Originally Posted by JM 35 Sedan

Sorry you could not make it Tom. Are you thinking about coming to Brainerd? Several of us from RG36 are planning to be there.

John, I won't make Brainerd. We will make the Black Hills Tour in Sept. and next year we will be going to Oklahoma.

[KiWinUS]

Originally Posted by glennsanders

I saw them being built and so did john and also we talked to Dennis in his factory about the rumours. That what it is rumours. Tony you calling us liars.Come on man what do I to have gain.My word still means the truth. Can you all say that.

Glenn I am not calling you anything !!!
I were with a large group , we all seen the same , we are all from the Charlotte area . What do we have to gain ???? My word has always been nothing but the truth !!! Are you suggesting otherwise ? if so come clean !!!
All I know & have stated is what we all seen ! Do you know what the "Law" requires to call a product "American Made "? If so Please , Do tell !!!

[KiWinUS]

Originally Posted by glennsanders

Talking to Dennis C his business is doing great .Hot rod how is it you know he's slow are you spreading rumors are you have some facts to back your words.Got it you don't like DC that's your problem. But get your facts straight before you talk trash about someone business.

I have Zero problem with "DC" , but I do know what we all seen !!!
If you read correctly Glenn , I don't believe Hot Rod is even talking about "D C"
Again I am not talking "Trash " , but we all know what we seen !!!
Cheers
Tony

[VeryTangled]

Hey guys...

http://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=142543

The above thread got *CLOSED* after 120 posts, and almost 9k views.

Was supposed to be photos from the Gettysburg meet but it spiraled out of control.

Think about it, please?

Thanks.

[KiWinUS]

Point taken V.T. Again John thanks for sharing all the great pics !!!!
Cheers
Tony

[JM 35 Sedan]

Originally Posted by KiWinUS

Point taken V.T. Again John thanks for sharing all the great pics !!!!
Cheers
Tony

You are welcome Tony. I like taking pictures at these events, and posting them for folks who could not attend. This may be the next best thing to actually being there. Hoping to do the same next month at the CNM in Brainerd, Minnesota.

[glennsanders]

Just trying to answering a question about the carbs.Thanks for the pic's John.See ya in Minn

[HOTROD_WILLIE]

Originally Posted by KiWinUS

I have Zero problem with "DC" , but I do know what we all seen !!!
If you read correctly Glenn , I don't believe Hot Rod is even talking about "D C"
Again I am not talking "Trash " , but we all know what we seen !!!
Cheers
Tony

Tony

Thanks for take up for me Tony. I was not talking about D.C. It was private joke between me and Tony. I don't know how much D.C. carb parts are made in the USA. If Tony said he saw Chine boxes in DC warehouse I believe him. Looking at America cars manufactures (Ford, Chev. Mopar) how may those parts are made in America. . Remember that D.C. is there to make profit. It is a business.

Early V8 Shows needs to look at expanding its base. In 20 years there will be no Early V8 Shows.

Peace

[JM 35 Sedan]

As a final note on this post, I would like to thank those folks in the Piedmont Regional Group #52 for their hard work and the fine job they did of hosting the EFV-8C/A's 2015 Eastern National Meet in Concord, NC.

I am now looking forward to attending the Central National Meet in Brainerd, Minnesota, July 12 - 16. If you haven't signed up for this meet, there is still time to do so and enjoy all that has been planned for this meet by the Twin Cities Regional Group #46.

For those who are constantly criticizing the EFV-8 Club, at any opportunity they can find, I say instead of complaining so much, join the club and help work from within the organization to make the changes you feel may be necessary. It is always easier to stand on the sidelines and criticize rather than to join in and help out to make a difference.

[HOTROD_WILLIE]

Originally Posted by JM 35 Sedan

As a final note on this post, I would like to thank those folks in the Piedmont Regional Group #52 for their hard work and the fine job they did of hosting the EFV-8C/A's 2015 Eastern National Meet in Concord, NC.

I am now looking forward to attending the Central National Meet in Brainerd, Minnesota, July 12 - 16. If you haven't signed up for this meet, there is still time to do so and enjoy all that has been planned for this meet by the Twin Cities Regional Group #46.

For those who are constantly criticizing the EFV-8 Club, at any opportunity they can find, I say instead of complaining so much, join the club and help work from within the organization to make the changes you feel may be necessary.

John

Thanks for the invite but no thanks. I already done that and been there. I have been member many car clubs and church groups. Your group is well establish w/ member that you already have. Reviewing the pic looks like your show was very successful show. The show had a lot very nice early fords. John thanks again for the pics. Keep the show as it is, it is working great for your members. Hope the V-8 club legacy will cont.

Thanks again