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Vancouver Fraser ValleyRegional Group #120

Volume 31 IssueNovember 2019It’s November!

Time to pay your membership dues and purchase your tickets for the New Year’s Brunch on Jan 5th

�2Vancouver Fraser Valley RG #120, P.O. Box 602

Port Coquitlam, BC V3B 6H9

Executive Members President Dana SundmarkVicePresident Les HendersonSecretary Neva LedlinTreasurer: Tony SetchellMembership Colin DuganEvents vacantLibrarian Ron MorrisEditor N. LedlinHistorian Les HendersonDirectors Cliff Haller Sargeant-at-Arms Dennis GroundwaterInternational Rep.Dave HammerSunshine: Marlene ThorpeNAACC: John CarlsonSVABC Cliff Haller

Cover Shot Slim Easton’s 1934 Ford Coupe, which he sold to a collector and he has now purchased Mike Thorpe’s 53 Merc. 2dr HT

Mark Your CalendarsNov. 14 Wine & Cheese SocialDecember no meetingJan. 5 Lunch at NewlandsJan. 9 EFV8 mtg & ElectionsJuly 19 40th Fords’n’Friends in VictoriaAug. 16th our 37th Hougen Park

Highlights of this Issue P. 10 & 11 October Garage Tour P. 12 Winter Storage TipsP. 14 The Unknown SoldierP. 15 100th Anniversary of Citroen.P. 17 Henry Ford’s approach to business.

President’s MessageThis year is rapidly coming to an end. I recently returned from two weeks driving around southern Italy. I was fortunate enough to see several collector car groups along the autostrada, as well as about 40  vintage Fiats cruising the Amalfi coast road. They enjoy their cars new and old, but they like them tiny. It is a liability to have a larger vehicle, given the price of gas and the narrow roads.I have been reading more and more about electric motor conversions to vintage cars. It causes me to consider what makes a car collectible? Is it the body, the flathead motor, or both? Is an electric motor really any different from a crate engine? Food for thought…Dana Sundmark

Please attend our annual:

Wine & Cheese Social Following the Nov. 14th meeting, 7:30 pm Sullivan Hall, South Surrey Thanks to Alan & Terri Fisher for hosting. Please bring your spouse, partner,friend…. Remember to wear name tags. Please bring your cheque book, or cash, to pay your membership fees and to purchase tickets for the New Year’s Brunch on January 5th.

Way to go!Thirty members have

renewed by mid-October!!

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For Sale1938 Ford Deluxe or 1939 for standard radiator, 1948 -1952 Ford or Mercury pickup radiator; 1952-53 Mercury or Monarch windshield for sedans; 2 brand new 1935-36 Ford fuel pums; 1942 -48 Mercury car transmission; 1953 Mercury intake manifold and air cleaner & fuel pump,; pair of 1949 -533 good Mercury heads; painter green; front and rear 6 volt radio speakers; 1949-50 Ford products ; 1953 Mercury automatic rebuilt transmission; 1951 professionally rebuilt Mercury carburetors $350; 1950-51 mercury rebuilt radio, in dash of Monarch; many other Ford parts. Open to offers.Lots of old Ford V8 parts, plus 2 intake manifolds for 1955/56 Y block H, carbuerator for same. four barrel and a two barrelRay Mitchell 604 576 7476

It is never too early to think about New Year’s…

Bob & Sharon Lee will be selling tickets for the Brunch on January 5th. Please bring cash or a cheque to purchase tickets at the Wine & Cheese Social, Nov. 14th. It is unfair to have them spend an hour sorting tickets at the event.While you have your cheque book out, please pay your annual membership fees as soon as you arrive at our November meeting. It is more thoughtful than having Colin writing receipts during the social.

Two 1951 Mercury hood ornaments, need chroming, brand new rubber door seals for 1949-1951 Mercury coupes, 1 really good1950 Ford Bumperette, brand new 1990Ford/Mercury fuel pump fits Ford models, 1949-54 Mercury rebuiltdistributor, V8 60 and V8 85 coumbia vacuum spacers, 1952-1953 Windshield wiper and arm for Mercury /Monardh, 1955-56 Ford 4 barrel intake manifold, 1955-56 Ford 2 barrel intake manifold, comes with carburetor; 1930’s-1948ish Ford and all old cars beautiful hot water heater$400. many other misc. Ford parts, ask, open to offers.email chevtahoe@hotmail.comRay Mitchell 604 576 7476

�4Minutes for EFV8 Meeting on October 10, 2019

Regrets: Dana Sundmark, Rob Mays, The meeting called to order at 7:35 pm by Vice-President Les Henderson, with 21 members present. No new members, guests, or new cars. Thanks to Michael, Ray & Karen who set up the refreshments, Library, chairs, etc for the meeting tonight. No errors or omissions in the Minutes from September; moved by Stew King,, Seconded by Cliff Haller. Approved. Treasurer’s Report: Tony Setchell reported our finances. Membership: Colin Dugan reported 68 members,he displayed the new membership package. The Editor from Kamloops VCC phoned to ask about it. Events: Tour: Cliff Haller gave details about the tour & a sign up sheet was circulated. Kruize for Kids: Neva gave details & answered questions. Neva also reminded members that the , CFV VCC’s web site, has Hougen Park photos posted. Les cautioned to confirm details as the dates for Monroe swap Meet were wrong in the Harrison List of Events. Sunshine: Marlene Thorpe reported Mike Thorpe & Ross Blewett

Old Business: Next meeting is the Wine & Cheese Social, please bring you spouse/partner/special friend Cliff to get license, Fishers are hosting, Morris to get wine. Karen & Michel coffee & tea, Les & Ray to set up hall, Lees to sell tickets for Brunch. Club website: Nik will make changes in the new year…suggestions? Les wants our club to give to charity. Cliff moved “the Club direct the Executive to decide the amount to be given to a charity or charities. Executive will make recommendations based on input from members”. Seconded by Stew King. Passed.

New Business: July 2020: Victoria RG’s Fords & Flowers’ 40th anniversary, possible ideas to attend in a group: take cars/ arrange for bus pu? weekend tour? Ed MacAulay suggested the electric bus, so quiet. Jim Shearer asked about club jackets.

Looking for leads for possible tours and meeting presentations.

Any other business? Neva sent a birthday card to Ross Baron in Australia, he sends greetings to all.

Needs & Leads Cliff searching for Ford 59A, 69A, or 79A motor.

Top Hat: Wende French was not present, missing $65. Raffle:Larry French won. Adjournment: 8:40 pm.

�5From The MailboxV8 News from RG#149, S. Ontario. from the President’s Message: I want to thank long time (founding) member Mike McLean for a great technical presentation at the recent September meeting. He described how to adjust the steering gear without causing harm to the system. He stated that the early steering boxes (‘32 - ‘36) had 3 adjustments for good steering and long life. The ‘37 to ‘48 had only one adjustment and people often damaged these units to the point of turning them into junk.I recently saw a sticker on the back window of a small truck. It said “Security Device” and showed the image of a 5 speed manual transmission. It made me realize that today a manual transmission probably is a security device. How many people under the age of 60 know how to operate a manual transmission - even a “3 on the tree “. I have read that modern automatic transmissions are more efficient and shift more quickly than a manual unit. This may be true but something has been lost. There is a skill set that adds a lot to driving experience for me. A down shift, - blip the throttle and match the speeds so that there is complete smoothness when engaging the clutch. Satisfying! Besides, if something happens to your multi speed automatic transmission - you may as well scrap the car or take out a mortgage.

V-8 Views RG#94, South Australia, reported the All Ford Day was a success, despite the threatening weather. The 4 Day Run to Port Vincent saw 36 members join the fun, touring a Military Museum & the local museum. They stayed in one place and did day tours. Lots of events planned now the weather is improving

The Southern V8’er, RG#117, South New Zealand, reports they are ready for the National Meet they are hosting in January. Reports from various area reps. Photos of Mercury ambulances. Photo & history of old fire engine being parted out, (one member got the door for a wall hanger!) crash photos from uTube. Photo of the Woodford’s Ford Collectibles. 600 cars attended the Custom Breakfast. Swap meet rules. Old photos from Aussie Custom Roddger. EFV8 Foundation museum. Story about a 1933 Ford Panel van., purchased by a woman who moved to France, van was stored 30 years

V-8 Torque, RG#143, NSW, AU, featured a 1940 Ford Coupe on the cover; Joh McArthur reported on the history of the car & its import from USA. Ford Day drew 1451 cars. Article about the Ford flathead being on of the 10 best engines of the 20th century. The council of Motor clubs drew 11 clubs & 1850 vehicles. Technical article on servicing front wheel bearings.

V8 News from RG#149, S. Ontario,reported a successful auction and a great Fall Tour to Stu Wood’s garage (favourite is a 51 Monarch convertible) & The Jackson’s Village Wrecker. Meeting presentation on Steering Boxes.

Totem Times, Totem Model A & T club, featured a 1925 Ford Speedster on the cover, white & brass, a new purchase for a member. 30 vehicles attended the CanAm A&T meet in Chilliwack, in damp weather. Club showed a video of Henry Fords involvement with aviation industry in the early years of flight. Lots of photos from summer events. Hemmings article on Fords 100 years of trucksSmoke Signal from Totem Classic T-birds, featured a map & photos of a recent mystery tour which included Jellybean Autocrafters, Vintage Rod Shop, Cassidy’s, Ian Newby’s military collection, Shady Grove Farm, & Birchwood Dairy. reports & photos of summer events and a list of Fall outings—mostly indoors!The Spokesman from AARC of Bellingham reported on the recent successful swap meet;…one customer complained all the ATM’s at the grounds had no funds left! Plans for rally/pumpkin run followed by potluck dinner. Drawings of grills, asking members to identify.

The Side Valve V8 times, RG#157, Victoria, AUFeatured on the cover was a 39 Lincoln, with members lined up on the stairs behind, for a memorial run. AGM announced some changes to the Executive. Club purchased a defibrillator to carry on their runs. Christmas Lunch will be at Avalon Castle (looks gorgeous!) Full year listing of events. Government will permanently cancel your registration if not paid within 3 months of notification. Story & photos of 38 Ford converted to truck by German occupation authorities in Norway. Country meeting planed, follow by lunch, and back roads tour to restored petrol station automemorabilia collection. Flathead Festival had overwhelming attendance, including Zephyr, Zodiac, & English Fords. John Mcarthur writes history of Peter Hibbert’s 40 Ford coupe & his 47 Ford convertible.

V8 Rumbles RG#1009, Victoria, cover photo of members’ cars. Shop tour at a farm, great attendance, fabulous collection & knowledgeable owner. Check photos at www.earlyfordv8.bcDetailed tech tip,, including step by step photos, to install a mechanical fuel pump.

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Bouquets to Cliff Haller for organizing the October Tour.

Thanks to Tony Setchell, Dennis Groundwater, Les Henderson, and Dana Sundmark for getting our banking details organized.

Dates to RememberNov.14 EFV8 Wine & Cheese SocialPay your membership dues & purchase your New Year Lunch tickets.

No meeting in DecemberJan. 5th EFV8 Lunch at Newlands Golf CourseJan. 9 EFV8 mtg & ElectionsJuly 19, 2020 40th Fords’n’Friends in VictoriaAugust 16 37th annual Hougen Park

Web UsersThere were no submissions this month.

Please take some time to examine our own club web site at www.earlyfordv8bc.com

We would like to update it and are seeking suggestions

email oldcars@telus.net

Thanks to everyone who emailed, visited, or phoned to congratulate us on our induction into the GVMPS; quite an honour & we are thrilled.

Just when you think you’ve recovered, along comes another illness: Range Anxiety, With over 8 500 EV sold last year, and 5 124 in the first half of this year, there are a lot on the road. Are there enough charging stations to power them? Vancouver now demands 100% (all new multi-family buildings must have a charging station at each parking spot..)There is now a portable kit (SparkCharge) which provides fast charging, and only weighs 70 lbs.from an article by Blair Qualey, Vanc. Sun. Aug. 2019

Another worry is who will fix them? “Unlike many other trades, training & certification is not required by the provincial government to perform repairs n a vehicle. By not requiring mandatory training, not only is the technician at risk of hurting oneself while working on a high-voltage EV but so is the motorist, & those who share the road, if the vehicle malfunctions because it was not correctly repaired.”by Adrian Scovell, Today’s Drive, Aug. 2019

If EV drivers have negative experiences, consumers will lose trust and sales will diminish.A company in Japan has developed technology to harvest electricity from the inside of tires, a small amount…but interesting.

Also interesting, the Vintage Car Club advertises in the Canadian Hot Rods magazine, but won’t allow members’ modified cars to be listed in the roster. Our “Slime” was listed for 25 years, but was deleted when someone realized it was modified. This doesn’t encourage membership…

In a recent column in one of the current new car magazines the author explained why 90% of new cars that you see are black, white or grey. It seems that the dealers get together and order a large number of a single make and model. They get a discount from the manufacturer not only for volume but also if they are a single colour like black with the same features or options. Barry Moore, President of RG#149. I always wondered.

Take care,

Neva

�7Clutch ChatterHappy Birthday

Allen Garr on Nov. 6thToodles Easton & Judy Haller on Nov. 14th

Koko Carlson on Nov. 16thDarlene Dugan on Nov. 17th

Jim Banks on Nov. 25thClaudine Basaraba on Nov. 29th

Happy AnniversaryStan & Isobel Forrest on Nov. 4, 1967

Henry Ford’s son, Edsel Ford, born on Nov. 6, 1893Nov. 11, 1959 Ford ceases Edsel production.

NEW YEARS BRUNCHSunday, January 5, 2020 at Newlands Golf Course in Langley at 12:-00 noon

Tickets:  $16.00 per person(V8 member portion)Bob & Sharon Lee will have tickets to purchase at the Wine & Cheese on November 14thor reserve by phone to Bob & Sharon at  604-937-5745Please Note:  Once you reserve a ticket, you will be responsible for payment, even if you do not come to the Brunch.

Remember to thank these folks for facilitating the Wine & Cheese Social.Alan & Terri - looking after foodBob & Sharon - looking after wine & glassesMichael & Karen H - looking after coffee & tea Les & Ray - looking after hall opening & setupCliff - looking after liquor licenceBob & Sharon - looking after New Years Lunch ticket sales

Long-term member, Myrna Nelson, doesn’t slow down in retirement! Look at a recent email she sent:  I am getting a trip with three other friends organized to go to England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales and Paris so my mind is elsewhere.Also, I am in charge of a wild weekend for the Autoettes in February in Vernon so that is also on my mind.I am part of a group of senior’s who are trying to save the centre we use for our activities.  The building was built in 1949 and is an old house, one floor, renovated for all sorts of age activities, not just senior use but the city wants to bulldoze it and leave the space empty for park use.  There is already park on the grounds and swimming next to the house.  The house is the only one in Kelowna that is on the lake that the city owns and uses for people in Kelowna to enjoy.  The seniors that use the centre are very upset that the city would bulldoze the building and want us to be housed in a four storey concrete building with a view of a parking lot and maybe some grass on the soccer fields if we are lucky.  The group I belong to that uses the centre is the Mission Painters and we enjoy the ambiance of the lake from January to December with all the seasons and the deer every once in a while.  We also hold an annual art show and sale at the centre and we get people come just to be able to come into the building and look at the view.  We are organizing a group of people from the different activities that use the centre to go to all the city Councillors and we are holding meetings at the moment to brainstorm what we need to make sure the councillors understand our position.

Editor’s Note: One of the aspects I enjoy about the Editor’s role is the connections made.Remember the article in October’s issue about Canada”s first combustion engine?The FossmobileDave Forest phoned to chat, told me his wife, Shirley (formerly Foss,)has a cousin researching the family tree and is searching for the inventor’s place in Shirley’s family.They didn’t know the Fossmobile existed and were pleased to have the article.Great story…fascinating to learn the life of our early ancestors.

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from The Early Ford V8 Museum Foundation Facebook page:

�9A new movie to watch: A new take on the legendary tale of Ford taking on Ferrari at the 24 Hours of Le Mans hits theaters November 15, and a new trailer shows some of the back-and-forth between the movie’s main characters, Carroll Shelby (played by Matt Damon) and racer Ken Miles (played by Christian Bale) as they try to pull off a seemingly impossible feat.Instead of covering this story from the corporate Goliath and Goliath angle, Ford v Ferrari focuses in on the friendship between Shelby and Miles, framing them as upstart outsiders fighting against the uptight bureaucracy inside the Ford Headquarters. Director James Mangold is no stranger to combining character-driven stories with action, with credits that include 3:10 to Yuma and Logan, and reviews from an early screening at the Telluride film festival suggest he pulls it off again here.It’s clearly a dramatic interpretation of the history—Ken Miles’s real accent suggests a more reserved demeanor than the Bale’s brash interpretation, for example—but movie magic is all about heightened tension and big stakes. The stories and personalities of the automotive world that gearheads all know by heart rarely get proper due in the larger entertainment world, so it’s good see some racing make it to the big screen. Add in two acclaimed actors chewing up scenes and (presumably) plenty of high-speed racing footage, and Ford v Ferrari has us counting down the days until the premiere.Mike Austin, Hemmings, Sept. 19

Latest Word on Ford’s new off roadersNew Bronco model in 2021 shares the Ranger pickup’s chassis and running gear.A smaller Utility vehicle will appear with a unibody structure from the Escape.Entry level models will be front wheel drive.Name is not yet known but Maverick and Adventurer are considered.from Auto Sleuth, Today’s Drive, Sept. 2019

Purchasing from the US?? 

In 2018, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its Wayfair decision that allows states to require sales-tax collections based solely on the volume of sales into that state (economic nexus). The Court overturned its 1992 Quill decision, which previously required a company to have a physical presence before it could be compelled to collect sales tax.Cash-strapped states have quickly implemented their new authority. Nearly all 45 states that collect sales tax have updated their regulations to require collection. There is no one national standard. Rather, each state is setting minimum-dollar thresholds that trigger collection. In some states, that threshold may also be tied to the number of sales transactions; for example, $100,000 in sales or 200 transactions annually.  

From SEMA bulletin

When Bob Kelly purchased tires from Summit they charged Washington state tax.

�10October Garage Tour: 2 stops & lunch!

Dave Sutton welcomed us to his new home by showing his recent acquisition of machinery from 1926—and they still have lube kits for them!

This is their more recent purchase.It has a curb side door for access to the Rumble Seat.

Over 32 people attended the tour, including Fred Musto, Stan & Dave Forrest,Dave Johnson, & others we rarely see. President Dana made it..arriving home from Italy the previous day

1946 Buick Sedanette..fascinating hood that opens from both sides.

A separate shop for working on engines..this is a Dodge for his most recent project. Note the windows on two sides for natural lighting.

Dave Sutton holds the certificate, designed by Colin Dugan, presented by Dana Sundmark, in appreciation for their hospitality.

�11Gary Cassidy’s Collection

From this: To This in one year!

One year ago, the Cassidy’s were vacationing and received a phone call that their shop was on fire. Gary phoned a neighbour, at 3:28 a.m., and he said, “Cass, it’s bad.”The electrical fire was very hot and quickly burned all the vehicles & the building to the ground.

Built by Bob Lee’s brother

Two of his mid-fifties Chevs..

Thanks for your hospitality!

�12Fordnutz Cougar Club Nutz Letter Vol 23 Iss 6Step-by-step guide to storing your collector car over winter (By Scott Ferguson) Before storage: 1. Select a dry location — preferably with limited access. Concrete flooring is best at keeping away moisture. If you must store your

car on a dirt floor, place a plastic barrier under the vehicle and place carpet pieces or plywood under the tires. 2. Give the vehicle a good wash/wax. Putting on and removing a vehicle cover will lead to unwanted scratches if the car is dirty. 3. Fill the fuel tank, preferably with a premium gas without ethanol. If ethanol-free gas is not available in your area, add a fuel

stabilizer. Be sure to run the vehicle to move fuel stabilizer into the carburetor, etc. The fuller the tank, the less room there will be for air, which carries moisture that can lead to fuel contamination and possibly rust within the tank.

4. Change the oil and filter right before putting away the vehicle. Clean oil will reduce the risk of harmful contaminants working away at your engine during hibernation — and you’ll be ready to go in spring. 5. Check the anti-freeze/coolant to make sure it is clean and rated adequately for your winter storage temperatures.

6. Check the tire pressure to make sure it meets vehicle manufacturer recommendations. 7. If you're storing your car offsite, some insurance companies require you to report the address of the offsite location. Check with

your insurer to determine your policy's requirements.

When storing 1. Place baking soda refrigerator packages in the interior and trunk areas to minimize odours due to lack of air circulation

if the car windows are closed over the storage period. 2. If there’s a possibility of insects or vermin getting into your stored vehicle, put a plastic bag over the air cleaner/air

inlet and exhaust pipe(s). You also can cover these with aluminum foil and tape securely. Place mothballs in the tailpipe and around the outside of the car, or insert steel wool in the tailpipe(s). There are also products available to repel animals from invading the area surrounding your vehicle. (e.g. products containing the scent of coyote or other wild predators)

3. Place the vehicle on jack stands (if stored on dirt floor, place plywood under the jack stands). This step avoids tire flat spots and adds longevity to the suspension because it is not supporting the vehicle’s weight during storage.4. For your battery, take one of the following actions: a) Unhook the battery by removing the negative cable first. Store it separately — never on a concrete floor and preferably where it will not freeze; or b) Leave the battery in the car and put a battery tender on it, if there is power available. This saves you from installing and removing the battery if you want to start the car a few times over the winter

5. Close all of the windows. 6. If the vehicle will be exposed to freezing temperatures, be certain no personal items that may freeze or burst

are left in the vehicle. 7. There are varying theories about periodically starting the vehicle. One is to get the engine up to operating

temperature and keep it there for a good 10-plus minutes. This will burn off the water vapours that initially develop at startup-cold operation. Any-thing less will leave water in the combustion chamber and all exhaust components, causing them to have a much shorter life span.

Bringing your baby back to life 1. Charge the battery for a solid 24 hours (unless hooked up to a battery tender). When returning the battery to

the vehicle, attach the positive cable first. 2. Once your car is fully uncovered, inspect it for any signs of insect or vermin damage. 3. Remove the baking soda units. If you forget them, they may spill during driving. 4. It’s a good idea to check for fluid leaks on the ground under the vehicle, check all fluid levels, and check

tire pressures, including the spare.5. Remove plastic bag (aluminum foil) from over air cleaner/air inlet and exhaust pipe(s). 6. Apply the brakes to ensure they work and that you have a good pedal. The steel brake lines can rust out and leak due to moisture in the brake fluid, and vermin can chew through the rubber brake hoses. 7.Start the vehicle and check for any fluid leaks. 8.Give it some extra time to warm up and check the lights, horn, etc. while the operating temperature begins to rise. Drive it slowly for a mile or so. Some components such as transmissions and rear-ends require movement for full/proper lubrication.

�13Owned Truck for Seventy Years..Still Running At 87, Randall Pitman is driving a truck that's older than he is. But much like its owner, Pitman's beloved 1927 Ford Model T still has a lot of mileage left in it. This weekend, the pair will cover more than 600 kilometres winding from Pitman's South Ohio, N.S., home to a vintage truck show in Crapaud, P.E.I., that's expected to draw hundreds of vehicles and their admirers. This time, the truck will travel on a flatbed, but Pitman has driven it that far in years past. While he could find replacement parts and fix the antique himself if it met trouble on the journey, Pitman cautions that new parts for an old truck don't come cheap. The Model T has been with him for 70 years. At 17, Pitman pumped gas part time, earning 10 cents an hour until he'd saved up $50. He knew the truck would be coming up for auction and, when it did, he brought his savings and a quiet determination down to the auction house in 1949. "Eventually, I bid $45 and the auctioneer, as auctioneers do, kept saying, 'Forty-five! Who will give me 50?'" he remembers. "I stupidly said 'Forty-seven fifty,' and he said 'Sold!'" Pitman's recollections of the truck's history can just barely be made out above the growl of its engine, alive thanks to three twists of the crank in a pair of capable hands. At each turn in the road, Pitman leans an arm out in his favoured direction; the vehicle hit the streets before turning signals were common. Pitman's fingers curl around the throttle and the car comes up to speed. It's a smooth manoeuvre that shows off the fusion he's created with a machine after seven decades behind the wheel. A question about the brakes sparks a laugh and promise that they work. Seatbelts? Not so much. "You have to see the air conditioning," Pitman says. He cracks a grin, rolls the windows down and opens up the windshield.

Vintage cars keep him busy.

Pitman bought another 1927 Ford Model T, a coupe, in the 1960s. He's been restoring it alongside his truck for the last seven years.And while he's not exactly sure how many kilometres he's put on either vehicle, he's confident they'll all keep rolling along.

Sent by a friend from a Nova Scotia newspaper

From the Editor:So, I overheard a rumour from three guys walking behind me at the Crescent Beach Concours. I wanted to be the first to tell you, but couldn’t confirm the info.But then it appeared in Todays Drive!The Vancouver Auto Show (March. 25-29, 2020,)will be a special celebration of the 100th anniversary of the show. There will be a procession of vehicles, representing each decade of the show, ending at the Vancouver convention Centre West.Grand Marshall is Jimmy Pattison, an influential contributor to the auto sector in CanadaWhat I overheard was the discussion about the search for the vehicles to be in the procession…mentioned Jason Heard’s name…Let me know what you’ve heard….oldcars@telus.net

�14The unknown soldier On November 7th, 1920, in strictest secrecy, four unidentified British bodies were exhumed from temporary battlefield cemeteries at Ypres, Arras, the Asine and the Somme. None of the soldiers who did the digging were told why. The bodies were taken by field ambulance to GHQ at St-Pol-Sur-Ter Noise. Once there, the bodies were draped with the union flag. Sentries were posted and Brigadier-General Wyatt and a Colonel Gell selected one body at random. The other three were reburied. A French Honour Guard was selected and stood by the coffin overnight of the chosen soldier overnight. On the morning of the 8th November, a specially designed coffin made of oak from the grounds of Hampton Court arrived and the Unknown Warrior was placed inside. On top was placed a crusaders sword and a shield on which was inscribed: "A British Warrior who fell in the GREAT WAR 1914-1918 for King and Country". On the 9th of November, the Unknown Warrior was taken by horse-drawn carriage through Guards of Honour and the sound of tolling bells and bugle calls to the quayside. There, he was saluted by Marechal Foche and loaded onto HMS Vernon bound for Dover. The coffin stood on the deck covered in wreaths, surrounded by the French Honour Guard. Upon arrival at Dover, the Unknown Warrior was met with a nineteen gun salute - something that was normally only reserved for Field Marshals. A special train had been arranged and he was then conveyed to Victoria Station, London. He remained there overnight, and, on the morning of the 11th of November, he was finally taken to Westminster Abbey. The idea of the unknown warrior was thought of by a Padre called David Railton who had served on the front line during the Great War. The union flag he had used as an altar cloth whilst at the front, was the one that had been draped over the coffin. It was his intention that all of the relatives of the 517,773 combatants whose bodies had not been identified could believe that the Unknown Warrior could very well be their lost husband, father, brother or son... THIS is the reason we wear poppies. We do not glorify war. We remember - with humility - the great and the ultimate sacrifices that were made, not just in this war, but in every war and conflict where our service personnel have fought - to ensure the liberty and freedoms that we now take for granted.At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, we will remember them. Every year, on the 11th of November, we remember the Unknown Warrior.

Submitted by Ray Mitchell

�15Parts Bin(a.k.a.cleaning off my desk)

You may not be aware that 2019 is the 100th anniversary of Citroën. The following is an interesting story related to WW2. When France was occupied by the Germans in 1940, major French factories like Citroën were forced to produce equipment for the Nazis. Citroën President Pierre-Jules Boulanger knew he couldn’t refuse to produce anything, but he also decided that he would not willingly build trucks for the Germans. John Reynold’s book Citroën 2CV, describes Boulanger’s sabotage efforts. He instructed workers to set a nice, leisurely pace when building the trucks (probably Citroën T45 trucks) however what was particularly clever was Boulanger’s idea to move the little notch on the trucks’ oil dipsticks just a bit lower. By moving the notch down, the trucks would not have enough oil, but German mechanics would have no idea, because the little notch on the dipstick says it’s all OK. Then, after the truck has been used for a while and is out deployed somewhere crucial, the engine seizes up, and puts its occupants at great risk. It’s a fantastic act of sabotage -- it’s extremely cheap to implement, it’s subtle, there’s no way to see something amiss is happening as the trucks are being built, and it delivers the damage well away from the site of the sabotage and certainly when it will cause the most inconvenience and trouble. Sometimes, when you read the defects in our cars you wonder if the manufacturers haven’t read the same book!!!

Adrian Grant, President, EFV8 RG#157, Queensland, Australia

John & Ann Orr enjoyed a three month RV trip around Australia.They sent this photo for your enjoyment.

Did you see the movie..or..read the book: The Art of Racing in the Rain?”

The author is a WA Racer and it was filmed at Pacific Raceways, Seattle. The race car driver is a local racer: Don Kitch.

The story is told from the dog’s point of view…

from Vintage Drift, www.sovrenracing.orgPS I loved the book!

�16What’s New in Your Garage?

Watch out! It May be a Scam!Two members of Totem Club reported being shown a photo of a Model T, with an offer to sell parts. Demanded funds upfront. Car looked too good to part out. It was a scam. Crim took the photo at a local car show

2020 Mustang Shelby GT500760 Horsepower625 lb-ft torque“the most powerful street-legal Ford ever”from Muscle car Plus, Aug/Sept. 2019

A lodge in Seattle is advertising secure parking in a large building, $200 a month.Wouldn’t you like to see inside?www.wacarproperty.com The Lodge

Heard the 2020 Corvette is already sold out; too bad, Ray. Though, at Talegada, the Chevy drivers were sure marketing it.

The first parking meter was installed on July 16, 1935 in Oklahoma.Why there?Two Engineering professors from Oklahoma University designed it. “Shed” is Australian for garage.

Spotted at the Monroe SwapMeet in October.

captured from Facebook.

�17The ‘Back-assward’ approach to creating extraordinary new products, services or experiences in your business: May 15, 2019 Donald Cooper's Blog 0 Comment Most businesses create a new product, service or customer experience and then try to write some sort of advertising to promote and sell it. Just for once, try my “back-assward” approach to creating amazing, customer-owning products, services or experiences.

First, sit down and write an ad for a product, a service, or a customer experience that would be absolutely compelling to your target customers. What would really ‘grab’ them? What would put you so far ahead of your competitors that they’d cry, “Unfair competition”? What would be so amazing that it would literally make you ‘famous’? Sit down with a few of the best minds and hearts in your business and get creative. Think and feel like a customer. Write the ad. No whining! The ad doesn’t have to look fancy. You don’t need beautiful graphics…it’s about the idea! Step two is to figure out how you’re going to create and consistently deliver whatever it is that you came up with…and how you’re going to do that profitably. This might mean rethinking how you do business or changing your business model. Once again, no whining. The good news is that you won’t be a commodity anymore, so price won’t be the biggest issue for your customers…unless ‘price’ is your big idea, in which case you’re going to figure out how to be the lowest cost, most efficient producer or seller. The world’s best example of ‘back-assward’ thinking is Henry Ford and his Model T car. In the early 1900’s hundreds of small shops painstaking built automobiles by hand. As a result, none of them could sell a car for less than $2,500. That was a huge sum in those days, so cars sold in small numbers to the very wealthy. Seeing the potential of the automobile to fundamentally transform society and the economy, in 1908 Henry Ford used “back-assward” thinking to ask the question, “What price would I have to be able to sell a car for if I wanted to sell a LOT of cars?” He came up with a price of $849. Then, he set out to design and engineer a car and a revolutionary new production method (the assembly line) to produce that car profitably, for $849. Even better, he paid his employees a high enough wage that they could afford to buy one of the cars they built. Did Henry’s “back-assward” thinking work? It appears so. By 1920, one of every two cars sold in the world was a Ford Model T! Submitted by Shawn Chursinoff

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Bob KauffmanWorld Cars from the 1930s to 1980s

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The board at the Henry Ford Museum announces the acquisition of a major collection of photographs, menus, clothing and other items related to American diners. The collection was amassed by Richard J.S. Gutman, who is an expert in the history of eateries and helped restore Lamy’s Diner, which is located at The Henry Ford, as well as the Owl Night Lunch Wagon at The Henry Ford’s Greenfield Village. The collection includes drawings, catalogs, postcards, tables, stools, tableware and promotional giveaway items from diners across the country. Diners have been synonymous with road trips and Americana, making this collection a great visit down memory lane.The Henry Ford Museum is located in Dearborn, Michigan. For more information, visit www.thehenryford.org.