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Welcome to the Vintage Vehicles Car Club official bulletin board. Going to a cruise soon? A car show? Or, just want to get together? Let us all know. Simply write your message in the box below and click the submit button. Your message will appear at the top of the board listed below. Remember, type in your name, phone number and / or e-mail address at the end of your message so we know how to contact you . Have fun!

Wednesday April 18, 2007
10:56 AM -0400

AM Tech testing 123456789 at 10:55

Wednesday April 18, 2007
10:33 AM -0400

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Wednesday February 28, 2007
03:44 PM -0500

I just wanted the members to know that I took time from my car work to go to the Hooters Show last Saturday. It was hosted by FLA Roadsters. I rode over with Ray Pinto and saw Bill Craft and also Gerhard and Melissa there with their Vet. Looks like this one has potential to grow. Even though the food service was slow for this inagural event, next time Hooters will have plenty of help. The cars were really nice. Yes Dave Smart, they had cars there too. They had a Hooters girl pick out the "Best in Show" and awarded a nice plaque. She walked thru the cars occasionally to make sure she saw them all. Finally, a Pro Street Camaro (blown of course)was selected. Tough choice to make. There were many nice cars. My favorite was a '64 Ford Falcon (of course). It was really, really red and had immaculate interior. Sort of a resto-mod car with a dual overhead cam Mod motor and 5 speed from a late model Cobra. Next month, this Hooters Show will most likely be better. There are plenty of other "eateries" near by, so you won't have to wait in line and you will have a good selection to pick from. That's all for now. I recommend this show. Let's see how well it develops. Good Cruizin, Boh!

Tuesday February 27, 2007
05:50 PM -0500

and a fine fast job you folks made of that task - a big thank you for the 4 of you members. john n

Tuesday February 27, 2007
03:37 PM -0500

Tuesday February 27, 2007
03:36 PM -0500

an update on the letters sent out to our past costomers of the IRF show, Mike and Linda Rhome and Gerry and Pee Wee did the asssembling the letters and Mike took them to the post office. Gerry

Tuesday February 27, 2007
10:57 AM -0500

Just a quick note to let you know that the computer that contains all of our web site programs died on me yesterday. Fortunately, daily backups were made on an external hard drive. The old computer isn't worth fixing, so I'll be purchasing a replacement in a day or so. I don't know how long it will be before I can update the web site because of issues with the new Vista operating system. In the mean time, please add any articles you may have to our Bulletin Board and save the pic's for me. The web site doesn't run on the broken computer, but a main server in California. You shouldn't have any problems with this. You can still email me. I'll be using my old standby system. Sorry for the inconvenience. Thanks! Bob A.

Tuesday February 27, 2007
10:23 AM -0500

Several of us are planning on going to the Strawberry Festival. We are leaving from Lowe's in Titusville at 8 AM Saturday morning. We plan on leaving the Strawberry Festival a little early and convoying up to Titusnites. Dave & Ruth

Tuesday February 27, 2007
05:40 AM -0500

The Strawberry Fest is here on Sat. --- who is going and do we want to caravan? john n

Monday February 26, 2007
09:36 AM -0500

Thanks to Dave & Ruth for sending us the article about Saturday's Mustang / Ford show at Waterford Lakes. Check it out on the Recent Members Activities page.

Saturday February 24, 2007
09:40 PM -0500

i plan on rebuilding a carter single barrel carb, this week for my 48 plymouth. i've got plenty of carb expirience but not this old and i heard this bbr-1 model was garbage from day one. if any one has advice it would be much apriciated. thanks Gerhard

Saturday February 24, 2007
09:40 PM -0500

Saturday February 24, 2007
09:49 AM -0500

thanks i'll be there! who else is going? gerhard

Saturday February 24, 2007
09:35 AM -0500

The Hooter's cruise in is from 5 to 8 PM tonite.

Saturday February 24, 2007
08:49 AM -0500

what tim does hotters begin james and i want to go. Thanks Gerhard

Friday February 23, 2007
01:54 PM -0500

anyone to hooters tomorrow?

Wednesday February 21, 2007
10:16 AM -0500

New Cruise In. 4th Saturday of each month starting this Saturday night on Merritt Island. It's at HOOTER'S! You can download their flyer from our Cruises and Car Show web page. Thanks Boh for sending us this important information.

Tuesday February 20, 2007
08:35 PM -0500

Club Members don't forget that Tom Staggs son Matt is coming back from Seatle to help his Mom and try and get the Olds Started. He's looking for help Sunday 2-25-07. Anyone who can help, please reply on the bulletin board. Matt is coming in Friday 2-23-07. Thanks in advance. Jack Messemer

Tuesday February 20, 2007
08:21 PM -0500

We'll be at Lowe's at 8:30 also. Dave n' Ruth

Tuesday February 20, 2007
06:14 AM -0500

sounds like a plan ....... see you guys at lowes

Monday February 19, 2007
06:34 PM -0500

John , Sue and I are going to Waterford Lakes and I think Terry and Bobbijoe are also going ,How about 8:30 at Lowes Parking lot? Any body else???? Ed Fitz

Monday February 19, 2007
04:54 PM -0500

The February club minutes have been posted. Thanks Sue F. & Donna M.

Monday February 19, 2007
11:21 AM -0500

Any one going to the Ford/Mustang show at Waterford Lakes on Sat? - If so should we meet up and caravan? john n

Saturday February 17, 2007
09:37 AM -0500

I love it when a plan comes together ------ If you were not at our meeting Thursday there are 2 things you should know -- you were missed -- and it was another great meeting. One of the major pieces of business was the discussion regarding the IRF possibly having a car show and how we want to NOT be associated with a show that we did not produce.................. To accomplish this we decided that we will send a flyer to the folks who attended our show during the last 2 years. A discussion followed regarding how to do this by post card or by envelope and printed announcement. Thanks to Bob, Crystal, Jerry and Peewee - it can now be considered done. Thank you guys. I received the following up date from Bob this morning..................... I picked up the printing, stamps and other related materials for the Air Show flyers and the IRF mailing. The total cost was around $238.00. A little less than we thought. Going with the post cards turned out to be a real hassle. Staples couldn't print in that small of a size. We'd have to go to a professional printer which would take too much time. Or, someone could have stood at their home printer and fed 450 of them one at a time. So. I went with the half sheets as originally planned. I will give the Warbird flyers to Dave and I'll take the mailing materials over to Gerry Doucettes' once Crystal runs off the mailing list. Just keeping you informed, Bob

Monday February 12, 2007
11:52 AM -0500

The monthly VV business meeting is this Thursday Feb. 15. The meeting starts at 7:00PM and if you want to eat as well you should plan on being there at about 6:00

Friday February 09, 2007
09:22 PM -0500

Anyone interested in going to New Smyrna Sat Feb 10. We will be meeting at the gas station(mini mall) on US 1 in Scottsmoor. We will be leaving 2:00 PM BILL CRAFT

Friday February 09, 2007
06:00 AM -0500

Bob K contact either Ed or Joe directly.......john n

Thursday February 08, 2007
10:31 PM -0500

willing worker bob k

Thursday February 08, 2007
10:29 PM -0500

willing worker bob k

Thursday February 08, 2007
04:50 PM -0500

I would like to take this opportunity to apologize to our members for frowarding the religious email. I did not take the time to look at the addresses I was forwarding it to, I just placed a check mark in all of the addresses in my address book. This will not happen again as I have taken the clubs email address out of my address book. This would not have happened if I had taken the time to read the addresses I was forwarding it to. Once angin, my sincere apology.

Thursday February 08, 2007
10:36 AM -0500

As you are aware Dave Smart is our lead for the show. Dave is also involved with the Valiant Air Command and due to a death in their ranks will be more involved than thought previously. For the times that Dave is tied up - I will be his sub. Since this is more a cruise in rather than a judged show, there is not a big demand for workers. However, Ed Fitzpatrick will be in charge of parking and will need some help and Joe Baldwin and Swanny will be in charge of the gate and will need a little help as well. Please contact them to offer your services this will be posted on the BB also - please notify any member not with PC the content

Wednesday February 07, 2007
04:12 PM -0500

any luck, Boh?

Monday February 05, 2007
07:28 PM -0500

OK guys, I need some help!! Any body got an idea where to get a plastic gear that fits on the end of the ignition key tumblers? It pulls the small rod up to start the car. I am working on a 1970 Caddy Convert for a friend and I can't find this plastic gear. I did find one for a Chevy that had 5 teeth, but the one that is broken has 6 teeth. Does anyone have an idea as to who might have parts for a steering column for this Caddy. I have already exhausted most parts stores and some internet sites. No part number to use either. That would help. How about Eddie Chartier?? Thanks for any help you might have. Boh!! 433-0687

Monday February 05, 2007
10:28 AM -0500

A couple of quick updates to our web....check out the car just put on the classified section. Also, we just received the flyer for the Strawberry Festival in Melbourne, March 3rd. You can download the flyer from the Cruises and Car Show page. Bob A.

Saturday February 03, 2007
10:15 AM -0500

The IRF page has been changed to announce the cancelation of the show. Bob A.

Saturday February 03, 2007
06:37 AM -0500

rEMEMBER - SHARE THE INFO REGARDING THE ircs WITH A MEMBER THAT DOES NOT HAVE A PC ....THANK YOU JOHN N

Friday February 02, 2007
04:47 PM -0500

We are now out of the IRSC business. I am E-mailing copies of the correspondence to the club members. If you do not receive this E-mail by Sat morning, E-mail me and I will send a copy back to you ...... and fix your machine so we can get the stuff to you. I am E-mailing because it is a little on the long side and the BB does not format stuff well. john n

Friday February 02, 2007
03:43 PM -0500

Check out our restaurant review on the RESTAURANT page. Pat& Sheryl Conner

Friday February 02, 2007
03:00 PM -0500

Any one in the Club need a good, original, steel hood for '67-'68 Camaro? It is now painted white and in very good shape. The firm price is $100.00. Call Boh and leave a message (321)433-0687

Thursday February 01, 2007
03:39 PM -0500

Good Morning, Does anyone know the man that lived or lives across from State Farm on Garden that has or had a 1939 Poniac coupe? Have a Mr. Earl Kelley that is looking to contact this person. Mr Kelley can be contacted at 267-5247. He has a 1940 Pontiac Mod. # 25 that he wants to restore & is looking for some help. He needs to replace the chassis frontend as it has rusted out. Give him a call. Pat Conner

Wednesday January 31, 2007
06:27 PM -0500

Yesterday one of our club members used our club mailing address to send out a religious based chain letter. Some of you contacted our web site email voicing your concerns. We would like to apologize to any of you that were offended. First of all, our web site and it's mailing system is intended for the purpose of performing club business and promoting our automotive hobby. It was never intended for the delivery of personal, religious and /or political statements. When you use members@vintagevehiclescarclub.com , your message is delivered to ALL members of the club simultaneously. Also, when one forwards these types of messages, messages that have been forwarded hundreds of times, it puts our web system at risk for the passage of ad and spy ware to all of our members. This will cause some Fire Wall systems to block future messages sent from our web site. In other words, please respect your fellow members and use our web site accordingly. Thank you, Your Vintage Vehicles Web Site Committee

Wednesday January 31, 2007
06:42 AM -0500

Tuesday January 30, 2007
04:53 PM -0500

EMAILED TO OUR WEB SITE: --- I have a 1988 Pontiac Trans Am GTA Notchback that I'm interested in selling. This is one of 718 Notchbacks built by GM. This is a "project" car - needs assembly. I am the second owner (sister-in-law was the 1st owner), I have all paperwork (sales invoice, window sticker, etc.). Trans. rebuilt (700R4), 350 engine ready for assembly (all machine work done by Stradleys in Titusville). I have many new and spare parts for the car. I am willing to take a reasonable offer for the car. If any of you know of anyone interested in this type of car please contact me at 321 268-3709 or cell 759-9803 Bill Killpartrick

Monday January 29, 2007
09:43 PM -0500

This Saturday (Feb 3) is the Indian River City United Methodist Churches benefit car show. The hours are 10AM til 3PM. You can come and go as you please. It is a freebee and they will give us hot dogs and sodas for lunch. Some of us are driving our show cars to the 8AM breakfast at the Outer Marker Restaurant at Space Coast Executive airport and departing from there directly to the show. Come on by if you can for the whole time or just part of the time. The church is on the south side of HWY 50 east of Barna and West of K-Mart. It is the 5th anniversary of their program to repair cars for people who can not afford to have the work done. We will be there to display our cars only. Thanx, Dave S.

Sunday January 28, 2007
10:38 AM -0500

Thanks "Big Mike" for sending in the MOPAR show report. Take a look on the Recent Members Activities page.

Saturday January 27, 2007
01:55 PM -0500

Don't forget the Ford / Mustang show at Waterford Lakes on Feb. 24th. Registration ends on Feb.15th. Check out the show flyer: http://midfloridamustangclub.com/shows/Mustang%20Roundup%20back%202007.pdf Bob A.

Friday January 26, 2007
09:48 AM -0500

Carol Cornacchia is recovering great from her surgery. I sent a card and gave her a call. Maybe others in the club might want to give her a call at 632-9069 to let her know we are thinkg of her....and of course, Carl too. Your Sunshine Lady

Friday January 26, 2007
08:27 AM -0500

Try carcrazycentral.com (it's been added to the 'cool links' page.) I located a series of Car Crazy sites, on Google, Take a look and enjoy the video's Matt

Thursday January 25, 2007
04:56 PM -0500

Ed. I will meet you there. Jack DeMarco

Thursday January 25, 2007
03:48 PM -0500

A loosely organised group of club members will be leaving the Port St. John entrance to RT.95 at 8:00 am . on Saturday the 27 th. headed for the Mopar swap meet. (Same place we meet to go to old town) Ed Fitz

Thursday January 25, 2007
12:09 PM -0500

THIS IS THE LETTER CONCERNING THE IRSC AND OUR CONTINUED HOSTING OF IT. NOTE GILES MALONE IS NOT IN CHARGE OF THE SHOW "HE WAS ONLY HELPING OUT LAST YEAR" i WILL KEEP YOU INFORMED JOHN N Marcia Gaedcke Titusville Chamber of Commerce 2000 So. Washington Titusville, FL 32780 cc: Brevard Productions Subject: Indian River Festival (IRF) and Vintage Vehicles (VV) Car show Since 1986, Vintage Vehicles has been in partnership with the Chamber for the Indian River Car show. Our original agreement with the Chamber was that we would advertise and host the show and in return, the Chamber would pay for the related car show expenses. As we all know from our previous years’ event, car shows are an important draw for any community event, and especially the IRF during the day time hours. Competition among the various car shows are tremendous during the IRF weekend. As an incentive to the car show participants, we must keep our registration fees down and keep the 'give-away's intact to draw the show cars to the IRF. However, within the last four years, at the request of the Chamber, our club has undertaken some expenses that were previously paid by the IRF. Below is the breakdown from the 2006 event of the cost of these newly acquired club expenses. Awards - $967.00 Event T-shirts - $2,226 Flyers - $140.00 Show field preparations - $400.00 Dash Plaques - $811.00 Portable Toilets - $365.00 Security - $200.00 Total of above expenses: $5109 An additional, unanticipated cost last year was thrust upon us the first day of the event. Our original agreement with Giles Malone was that with the show car registration fee, included the entry to the festival of the driver and one passenger per show car vehicle. The morning of the show, as the show cars were ariving, we were notified by Giles Malone on the spot that we were to charge an entry fee to passengers in the show vehicles. As all our flyers and advertisements, based on the original agreement with Giles, included with the entry fee the admission of the driver and one passenger, VV felt they could not at the last moment charge this additional cost to the show vehicles. For the record, it is standard procedure for car show entry fees to include more than just the driver's entry some shows they allow up to 4 people free entry. Unfortunately, this meant that VV had to pay the admission for one passenger in the show vehicles. This amounted to an unexpected cost which was contrary to our agreement prior to the show or the advertising. It might also be noted that while we were being watched to make sure we collected/paid the additional fees many attendees walked in without paying the admission at the same entrance gate that the show cars were entering. I would venture that was your price for not trusting a multi year partner, Vintage Vehicles. These expenses are over and above mentioned $5,100 in related expenses that VV pays. Additionally, VV has received an increase of $499 to our 2007 insurance invoice. This increase along with the above expenses brings our anticipated IRF Car Show expense to well over $9,000. On top of these new expenses, since 2005 when the beer booth revenue was taken away from VV, we experienced a loss of annual beer revenue of approximately $286.00. Sponsorships for our show have not kept up with these increasing expenses, and to maintain the IRF car show, VV has covered these added expenses. Unfortunately, our small non-profit club can no longer take the entire financial burden and risk of the show. Therefore, we respectfully request sponsorships in the amount $5,100 to cover the costs of these additional expenses. Please contract me as soon as possible regarding this request. The time is growing short to organize and advertise the 2007 show. I will follow this E-mail up with a mailed copy of the letter. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, John Novick, President Vintage Vehicles of Titusville Day work phone (321) 264-2808 Evening (321) 268-1784

Thursday January 25, 2007
10:21 AM -0500

MOPAR SWAP MEET IS THIS SAT. GERRY AND I ARE LEAVING ABOUT 7:45 FROM HIS HOUSE. LINDA AND I HAVE TO WORK THE SHOW. BIG MIKE.

Wednesday January 24, 2007
04:56 PM -0500

This is the story about VV and the good work that you folks do - copy and paste then go read john n http://www.floridatoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070124/NEWS0301/70123036/1011/BUSINESS01

Wednesday January 24, 2007
11:42 AM -0500

The MOPAR swap meet is this week end - right? ---- who is going and are we caravaning to it? ---- john n

Sunday January 21, 2007
11:03 AM -0500

Anybody have pic's and a story from Merritt Island's cruise? Please forward if you would like to share it with us on the web. Thanks, Bob A.

Saturday January 20, 2007
01:18 PM -0500

I'll be there if I can - john n

Saturday January 20, 2007
10:22 AM -0500

Lets meet at the Kmart parking lot at 5PM and then go out Grissom Pkwy through Pt. S J to 528. Out to Sr 3 to the show!!! All others can hop in on the way there. Steve

Saturday January 20, 2007
06:36 AM -0500

The producer of the IRF has announced on his web sight the dates for the IRF. It will be held from April 19th through the 22nd. Their web sight is brevardproductions.com. Currently they are looking for vendors and have promo'd the on stage talent, midway, arts & crafts but not the car show. This is not unusal, in my opinion, because we were always self promoting. The letter to the chamber and the promoter will be E-Mailed and a hard copy sent later this month. john n

Saturday January 20, 2007
06:25 AM -0500

Steve, I won't know until later this afternoon. Where are you guys going to meet and what time? John n

Friday January 19, 2007
09:42 PM -0500

Steve, what time are you leaving, and where should we meet? I'll be taking Peggy, Joan and James. They would like to see the Cars down there.

Friday January 19, 2007
04:51 PM -0500

Lets go to Merritt Island Show Saturday 6PM to 9PM. Any takers???? Steve Amato

Wednesday January 17, 2007
02:38 PM -0500

The Members Contact List has been updated today. You can download a new list from the appropriate link on the members index page. Bob A.

Wednesday January 17, 2007
06:29 AM -0500

I'm heading down to Double Hoagies in Melbourne. If you have not been there it is a good mid-week cruise. I'll be leaving at about 5:00. If you want to go call me at work 264-2808 ---- john n

Tuesday January 16, 2007
08:49 AM -0500

Jack M., thanks for the New Symrna article. Check it out on the Recent Members Activities page. Bob A.

Tuesday January 16, 2007
07:30 AM -0500

Thursday the 18th is our regular business meeting. The meeting starts at 7:00. For the folks that wish to eat as well, we should consider 6:00 for dinner. This is an important meeting because we will be discussing the Warbird/Car show. This is posted on the BB as well as E-Mailed - please notify any member(s) that do not have a computer Thank you

Sunday January 14, 2007
07:15 PM -0500

I received a couple of photos of the New Smyrna cruise from Jack M. Can someone send me a story line so I can put it on the web? Thanks, Bob A.

Sunday January 14, 2007
06:00 AM -0500

You members that read this, please get the information to members that do not have a computer. Please keep the date March 17, 2007 open for a club event. The Valiant Air Command annual warbird show will include our new car show. Most of the details have been agreed to but there are some issues that need to be ironed out. We will be discussing this show and read the letter to be sent to the camber at our meeting on this Thursday - be there or be square Thanks to Dave Smart our point man on this exciting event and to Jack Messmer for attending the meeting Saturday - thanks guys.

Thursday January 11, 2007
05:23 AM -0500

The last message was sent by me.....Bobbi Jo

Thursday January 11, 2007
05:21 AM -0500

I contacted Nina Parker last night. She did not renew her membership due to her losing battle with cancer. Her spirtis are up and she really has a positive attitude. Fred is down this week moving things around and doing some repairs to their place in Mims. After Nina is gone, Fred will move to there place in Florida. Nina, at this time, wants to stay up in Vermont to be close to her family and doctors. Hope this answers the questions some club members had. I sure do wish it was better news. I did tell Nina to contact me if there is anything that the club could do for them. I will make it a "special" project to keep in touch with them from now on and will keep you posted.

Thursday January 11, 2007
05:21 AM -0500

Wednesday January 10, 2007
06:51 PM -0500

Anyone interested in going to the Canal St.cruise in New Smyrna on Sat. 1/13/07. We will be meeting at the gas station (mini mall) on US1 in Scottsmoor. We plan to leave at 2:00 PM sharp, as the cruise starts at 4:00 PM. Jack M.

Wednesday January 10, 2007
12:15 PM -0500

DEAR CAR CLUB MEMBERS, Saturday night at "Titusnites" a few of our members were discussing finding out if any of you would be interested in taking a SHORT CRUISE TOGETHER AS A GROUP. It most likely would be in the late fall. It is the time of year you usally get a great deals because of hurricane season. Since we live in Florida, if they happen to cancel it, we would not be out airfare or have to find a hotel, and they would give us a discount on a futrue cruise. If you are interested, please post a response on the website or email me at Moonunit627@cfl.rr.com. Donna Messemer

Wednesday January 10, 2007
12:05 PM -0500

Monday January 08, 2007
09:40 PM -0500

Saturday morning breakfast on Jan 13 will not be held at McDonald's, but instead at the "Outer Marker" restaurant on the south perimeter road at the Space Coast Executive Airport (TICO). We eat just after 8 AM and hang around and tell lies etc for an hour or so, then go on our separate ways. Come on and join us for a good time. If you have any questions, call Dave at 264-3267

Monday January 08, 2007
05:21 PM -0500

Thanks Big Mike for sending in the Titusnites photos. See them on the Recent Activities Page.

Sunday January 07, 2007
05:56 PM -0500

Check out my new ad in our classified page for my original RX7. Bob Sieck

Sunday January 07, 2007
11:09 AM -0500

Looking for pic's from last night's Titusnites. Received a few from Big Mike. If you have some, please forward for the web site. Thanks! Bob A. brevardcarclub@aol.

Friday January 05, 2007
06:58 AM -0500

Sorry Steve - BofA refers to the Bank of America - the one in question if we are talking Sat. Titusnights cruise in is - the branch located on US1 about 1/2 mile or less south of the show field. We usually gather on the parking lot on the north side.

Thursday January 04, 2007
10:13 PM -0500

I hope not to sound too stupid, but what is the B of A you are referring to in the latest news letter ? We have not been able to be to active with the club but we really want to be. Our business keeps us real crazy but we love rodders and our Ol' 55 210 sedan. We drive her but it seems we just can't coordinate our dates with the club activities, We do like to read about all that is happening, Just keep us informed. We will get the Ol red 55 out to some meets in '07 I guarantee. Steve & Karen

Wednesday January 03, 2007
01:59 PM -0500

Moisture? It would have to be from the humidity. It seems that heat may be causing it on this particular ECHLIN cap & rotor. I've never had a MOTORCRAFT cap fail like this. I used the ECHLIN because they're readily available and is supposed to be top of the line stuff. The Ford cap takes a couple of days and the shipping costs as much as the cap. I'll switch out the caps when it arrives and will wait and see if the problem crops up again. I'm leaning towards a poorly made "Mexican" product causing the problem. On a side note to all this, NAPA Auto Parts (Stradley's) isn't worth a crap as far as customer relations. "Electrical problem? That's your problem, not ours. Have someone PROVE to us that the part is defective." Yeah, that's what they said. Basically just showewd me the door. Bob A.

Wednesday January 03, 2007
11:57 AM -0500

Bob, how about moisture - the electricity needs some way to go from tower to tower and with the engine heating and cooling - maybe it is condensing? The car sits for a while and the warm air in the cap cools and turns from vapor to water - is there a "vent" hole in the cap? - if not maybe one is needed - so that the vapor can escape as a gas??? You said there is no damage to the cap so this is out but worth mentioning - a leaky advance diaphram cam allow gas vaports to enter the distributor. The points ark and boom the cap blows up - I have seen this a few times in the olden days BUT almost always the cap is no longer undamaged

Wednesday January 03, 2007
11:37 AM -0500

Carbon tracking is probably what's happenig. Question is why? Less than 300 miles is on the cap. The other ECHLIN distributer cap that did the same thing was only a month old. Someone suggested that the rotor is the culprit as far causing the carbon tracks. Sounds logical, but? Ideas? Bob A

Wednesday January 03, 2007
10:42 AM -0500

CORRECTION THE CLUB MEETING IS ON JAN. 18 NOT THE 7TH

Wednesday January 03, 2007
10:33 AM -0500

Bob, since you found no flaws in the cap, should I assume that the problem was carbon tracking between the towers?

Wednesday January 03, 2007
10:31 AM -0500

This Sat Jan. 6, 2007 is the first Titusnights Cruise of the year. We will be leaving the BofA parking lot at 3:00 in hopes of finding adequate parking together Thursday Jan. 7 - at 7:00pm is our monthly business meeting. If you would like to eat as well, 6:00 or so would be appropriate. be there or be square (L7) - this was sent E-mail too - if you did not get it let Bob A. know and he may be able to guide you in setting your pc

Monday January 01, 2007
12:34 PM -0500

Anyone out there ever have a problem with ECHLIN (NAPA)ignition parts? Went to Old Town Saturday and my T-bird wouldn't idle worth a damn when it came time for the cruise. Screwed around with the car this morning and found a bad distributer cap. A new one that I just installed prior to Daytona. This is the second time an ECHLIN cap has done this. No visual evidence of any damage or shorting. What causes this on a so called high quality part? I paid 25 bucks for the ECHLIN but I can buy a WELLS for $7 at discount auto. Probably Mexican made also. Suggestions?

Monday January 01, 2007
11:36 AM -0500

I received a couple of emails from our members. Yes, we do archive our pictures and event articles from the past year(s). Go to the PAST EVENTS page and you will find an index listing each event that you can link to. Bob A.

Monday January 01, 2007
11:33 AM -0500

We hope you have a happy and safe New Year. Thanks so much for all of your support. See you soon. Butch and Jen WJBJ Cruisin' with the Classics------------ THIS EMAIL WAS SENT VIA OUR WEB SITE--

Sunday December 31, 2006
03:25 PM -0500

Hey Steve T., send me the pic's from Old Town so I can post them on the web. Thanks, Bob

Saturday December 30, 2006
09:32 AM -0500

Joe Baldwin and Billy are going.

Saturday December 30, 2006
08:48 AM -0500

Old Town today? Let's leave from PSJ & I-95 at 1PM. Should be a good crowd. Bob A.

Tuesday December 26, 2006
06:20 AM -0500

Thanks Dave

Monday December 25, 2006
01:38 PM -0500

John, The Ford tune up manual says the '78 351W should be set at 4 degrees BTDC. With today's lesser quality fuels, you may have to back it off to 2 degrees if it still pings under load. Your spark plug should be ARF-52 (Autolite I assume) set at .050" gap. Idle should be 650 RPM. Dave S.

Saturday December 23, 2006
11:57 PM -0500

John, The '78 model years were tuned for lead free gas. I have the info here and will dig it out tomorrow and post it. The vacuum gage system will work, as will putting timing into it until it pings under load and then back it off a degree or two. Dave S.

Saturday December 23, 2006
05:59 PM -0500

Thanks Bob - the vaccum gauge worked well on the 47 - but this time - Thanks to Steve A. - I was able to get it in the ball park with a light. BTW - the vacuum gauge trick works like this: engine warm RPMs at idle connect the gauge to MANIFOLD vacuum twist the dist. unitl you get the highest reading back it off just a touch.

Saturday December 23, 2006
12:19 PM -0500

John, That's a good question for someone out there. With my 312, I've found the original spec to be way off. They say it's because of the newer fuels. I now time the engine by using a vacuum gage instead of the timing light. Something Dave Smart suggested to me years ago. It works perfectly. Question is, will it work on a '78? I'd like to know just for future reference. Dave, got any suggestions? Bob A.

Friday December 22, 2006
04:14 PM -0500

Does anyone know the ignition timming for a 1978 Ford 351 W - The motor is out of an LTD 4V - I think it is about 10 but I don't know john n

Thursday December 21, 2006
10:47 AM -0500

Thanks Bob. I printed it and will add to my personal computer whne I get home! Boh!

Thursday December 21, 2006
10:46 AM -0500

Wednesday December 20, 2006
03:54 PM -0500

Hello, My name is Catherine Rehwinkel and I am a film student at FSU Film School. I don't know if you've had contact with us before but another film student refered me to your website. Let me explain my situation: I am directing a short film January 14th and 15th (Sunday and MLK Jr Monday) I am in need of cars from the 1960's. Specifically I am in search of a station wagon or any type of vehicle from this period which is somewhat like a station wagon - like a grand wagoneer or something. Please let me know if you have any ideas! Best wishes for you and yours this holiday season! Catherine Rehwinkel BFA FSU Film School 850-322-2656 ---------------------------------------------------------------- THIS EMAIL WAS SENT VIA OUR WEB SITE---Bob A.

Wednesday December 20, 2006
03:51 PM -0500

Thursday December 14, 2006
03:50 PM -0500

Boh, cut & paste the ENTIRE link below. Bob

Thursday December 14, 2006
03:49 PM -0500

http://eastwood.resultspage.com/search?p=Q&ts=custom&w=panel+adhesive&submit.x=34&submit.y=11

Thursday December 14, 2006
03:48 PM -0500

Boh, I found it in my pile of archieved stuff. I checked the link and it's still good. It's sold by the Eastwood Co. Go to: http://eastwood.resultspage.com/search?p=Q&ts=custom&w=panel+adhesive&submit.x=34&submit.y=11 Bob A.

Thursday December 14, 2006
03:26 PM -0500

Does anyone remember the article that John Reynolds had posted some time back about the new adhesives for attaching panels, or making repairs to your car? I would like to consider that process if I could find the name. Bob, any chance you still have the article?? BOH!

Wednesday December 13, 2006
09:55 PM -0500

In the Orlando paper today was a story about Old Town. On last Saturday's cruise some of us were talking about a new Go Kart track. But, according to the paper, it's a high speed roller coaster that circles up to 150 feet and then drops you 90 degrees straight down. Hmmm. Sounds like something we'll all want to ride. Bob A.

Wednesday December 13, 2006
05:44 PM -0500

Wednesday December 13, 2006
03:03 PM -0500

hey who's planning on going to the merrit island cruise this sat. the 16th at 6pm?

Tuesday December 12, 2006
04:10 PM -0500

Thanks Connie for your kind comments. It was great to see you and TJ there with the 442. We heard lots of comments from the OT regulars when they saw the Olds pull in on Saturday night. Brought back some great memories. Hope you can cruise with us in the future. Keep an eye out here on the BB. And, please don't hesitate to give any of us a call if you need some help. Okay? Bob Arnold

Monday December 11, 2006
10:24 PM -0500

Hi y'all. I know it's been awhile since a lot of you have heard from me, but I wanted to share with everyone what a great time I had at the Old Town Christmas Cruise Saturday. This was my first time taking the 442 out. I had almost forgotten what a smooth ride this old rag top is. It was great seeing the group. Thanks to Jack, Bob, Billy and Dave for the little repair under the hood. But then, what would a cruise be without Jack bending over under someone's hood. Anyway, I truly enjoyed myself and look forward to going again. I can hear Tom saying : "It's about time you got off your butt woman." See you at the Christmas Party. Connnie

Friday December 08, 2006
12:33 PM -0500

Okay, here's the scoop on the Old Town Christmas Cruise. I contacted the cruise people there and, as we all know, they don't save parking spots. But, since were driving so far they've agreed to "set aside" an area for us. However, there's a catch. We MUST be in line, as a group, PRIOR to the gate opening at 1 PM. That means we'll LEAVE the PSJ & I-95 on ramp at 11:30 AM. For you new guys, please take note that the Saturday Cruise is for '72 an older vehicles. Also, remember to bring an unwrapped toy for your entrance donation. (Cash will also be accepted). And, don't forget your Christmas hat if you'd like. This is something our club is getting known for. The crazier, the better! DRESS WARM. Bob A.

Tuesday December 05, 2006
10:05 PM -0500

Bob A.... we are taking two cars, Matt

Tuesday December 05, 2006
10:04 PM -0500

Bob A.... we are taking two cars, Matt

Tuesday December 05, 2006
02:07 PM -0500

Matt & Steve, are you guys taking one or two cars? Bob A.

Tuesday December 05, 2006
09:39 AM -0500

I will call the Old Town rep on Thursday to see if they can help us. I think by then we'll have a good idea about how many of us will be going over there. Also, a better weather forcast which has a huge impact on their attendance. I'll post their answer on our BB. That should give us an answer as to what time we must leave PSJ. Bob A.

Tuesday December 05, 2006
05:33 AM -0500

count me in - john n

Monday December 04, 2006
11:38 PM -0500

Bob, Will try again! Matt and Steve Amato are planning to attend the Toy Cruise on the 9th, Saterday, Anyone else going on day two, If so, what would be a good time to meet at the PSJ ramp. Matt Amato

Monday December 04, 2006
11:22 PM -0500

Steve and Matt Amato are planning on going, two cars, What time do you meet at PSJ exit? and what route are you taking? Matt Amato

Monday December 04, 2006
06:18 PM -0500

Bob, As far as I know Bill Craft, Joe Baldwin, Jack Velario, and myself are planning to go. I think Ed Nenninger and James Berry are also planning on attending. Jack Messemer

Monday December 04, 2006
06:17 PM -0500

test

Monday December 04, 2006
02:26 PM -0500

John, two weeks ago three of us went over there (Saturday...'72 & older cars). We were there shortly after the gate opened and we had to park down towards the end of trophy row. Even then, the three of us couldn't park together without some later shuffling. A group? Wow. That's tough. I asked one of the Cruise guys there and he highly suggests were in line WAY BEFORE the gate opens at 1PM. This Cruise is huge when the weather is nice, not to mention the holiday cruise. As far as a meeting place the PSJ on-ramp seems to work well. But, what about the tolls? With the new improvements to the booths on 417 the epass holders down slow at all, but the others must now exit and pay. That'll be tough to stay together as a large group. I'll call the old town people towards the end of the week for further suggestions. What we really need is a car count. So please, anyone planning on going, let us know ASAP here on the BB. Thanks, Bob A.

Monday December 04, 2006
06:11 AM -0500

OK - what is the plan for Old Towne? - Where are we going to meet and how many are going? This Fri. is the Christmas Cruise and we need to be early - like be there when the gate opens - is that right? - Are any of the female members coming up later - if so are they car pooling? John n

Tuesday November 28, 2006
01:01 PM -0500

Last call for Daytona pic's. I'll be posting the one's sent to me shortly. Thanks, Bob A.

Monday November 27, 2006
05:21 AM -0500

correction - sorry I should not do these when tired - john n You guys are the best and that though I'm prejudice, is the truth. Thanks to you and your generosity we were able to donate $1300 to the Daytona Street Rod charity. This was more than twice as much as other organizations donated. I just wanted to congratulate you folks and especially Sue Fitzpatrick the chair of our drive. In the Coast Guard when a job is done above and behond excellence the term used is Bravo Zulu - or BZ. BZ ! Vintage Vehicles members!

Sunday November 26, 2006
05:18 PM -0500

Got pictures? Yeah, if you've got some Daytona pictures you'd like to share, please forward them to Bob Arnold, flordian@aol.com Thanks!

Sunday November 26, 2006
12:31 PM -0500

You guys are the best and that though I'm prejudice, is the truth. Thanks to you and your generosity we were able to donate $1300 to the Daytona Street Rod charity. This was more than twice as much as other organizations donated. I just wanted to congratulate you folks and especially Sue Fitzpatrick the chair of our drive. In the Coast Guard when a job is done above and behind excellence the term used is Bravo Zulu - or BZ. BZ ! Vintage Vehicles members!

Thursday November 23, 2006
12:54 PM -0500

James B. & Ed N. have their swap meet area in row 94. Bob

Wednesday November 22, 2006
04:42 PM -0500

A group of VV members will be leaving the rest stop on I-95, just north of SR 46 at 7:30 AM on Friday morning and traveling via I-95 to the Turkey Run. If you are joining us, be there by 7:30. Dave S.

Wednesday November 22, 2006
01:07 PM -0500

James and Ed. Whats your swap meet space number?

Wednesday November 22, 2006
12:47 PM -0500

A group of cars are leaving the Citco station in Scottsmoor ( Route 1 ) at 6:30 A.M. on both Friday and Saturday ,we will be stoping for breakfast along the way. Ed Fitz

Wednesday November 22, 2006
05:34 AM -0500

Who is going up Friday - what time and what route? john n

Tuesday November 21, 2006
06:27 PM -0500

Anyone interested in going to Daytona THURSDAY morning, we'll be leaving the I-95 (MIMS) rest area at 8:00 AM. Bob A. 269-6286

Tuesday November 21, 2006
03:57 PM -0500

I fellow named Frank Nutt called with a white '62 Corvair Monza 4-speed coupe for sale. It is in decent shape he said, and wants $5000 and says he is negotiable. He can be reached at 407-538-6602 (Titusville). Dave

Tuesday November 21, 2006
01:44 PM -0500

Take a look at Cal Tinsley's T-bucket. He says it's finally done. Go to the NEWSFLASH page. Like that radical top!

Tuesday November 21, 2006
12:50 PM -0500

John, still fighting with ADOBE. Spent hours on the phone this morning. Mostly on hold. They now say they did have a problem with their service. They're 'investigating' our situation and will give us an answer on Friday. Yes, their PDF format is slow. But, they're the only game in town. It's the only format that ALL computers can read. Let's hope this all works out. Bob

Monday November 20, 2006
07:07 PM -0500

Sorry that was me john N - do we really need them - they always load slow and are not always easy to read on the screen

Monday November 20, 2006
07:05 PM -0500

Bob call the cedit card folks and stop payment because of a vendor dispute.

Monday November 20, 2006
07:04 PM -0500

Monday November 20, 2006
12:33 PM -0500

I forgot. Is their anyone out there that get me a copy of Adobe Acrobat? Bob

Monday November 20, 2006
12:31 PM -0500

Okay people. We're at war with Adobe. Last Friday our club subscription came due for our PDF conversion service. I renewed (100 bucks a year). After renewing I noticed the service of combining several documents into one is no longer available with their online subscription. Yeah, they tell you AFTER you subscribe. I called and bitched. This feature is a MUST. They said to simply cancel and buy the program. I told the rag head Okay. Then I asked for a credit for the $100 they made an hour earlier. Mohamahad 'Ricky' Dipityshit said "it'd unrefundably impussyible." Without calling in Connie Rice to negotiate this, I'm screwed for any of our web updates. Adobe won't give in on any of this. Stay tuned and be patient. This is obviously going to cost us...money for a program and/or bail money for me. Damn I HATE computers! Bob Arnold

Friday November 17, 2006
07:11 PM -0500

Just a thought for all that read this board - any time you are heading out somewhere that fellow club members are welcome to join you - annouce it on this board as soon as possible. This does 2 things: may get you company and semi offical makes this a club event. This is important with our insurance coverage. - Cruise and enjoy - John n

Friday November 17, 2006
06:38 PM -0500

Anyone wanting to cruise to Old Town on Saturday, we will be leaving the Port St. John / I-95 on ramp at 1PM sharp.

Thursday November 16, 2006
09:44 PM -0500

having trouble wth p/c

Thursday November 16, 2006
09:44 PM -0500

having trouble wth p/c

Thursday November 16, 2006
09:43 PM -0500

Thursday November 16, 2006
09:42 PM -0500

Thursday November 16, 2006
09:30 PM -0500

**TURKEY ROD RUN**Anyonewho has any parts they would like to sell at the shoe Eddie n. and James b. have limited room on our 2 swap meet spots ,contact Eddie any time of the day at (321)960 8687 hurry space is limited .we attend the show from wed until sun, and will transport parts both ways hopefully only one way.Also if you want to sit down ,or shoping and need a place top ut your NEWLY purchesed parti will make my location number avilb later or call me see u all there

Thursday November 16, 2006
09:06 PM -0500

turkey rod run*****anyone who has any auto parts and whishes to sell them eddie n. and james b. have swap meet space avail. contact me (eddie) 321-960-8687 sooon.i willbe going to the show wed.until sun. Orif shoping u need to sit or leave your purches that would be fine also. i'll inform you all of my location later

Tuesday November 14, 2006
01:55 PM -0500

Opps. Just went to the mail box. Received another new member application. I've changed the contact list again as of 1:50 PM today. Thanks, Bob Arnold

Tuesday November 14, 2006
11:35 AM -0500

An updated Member Contact List has been posted as of 11-14-06. This list will include our recent new members. Download your new printable copy now. (Find it on our web page: "Members Contact List")Bob Arnold

Saturday November 11, 2006
11:20 AM -0500

New Smyrna Today. Meet at the Scottsmoor Ideal Station accross from the Scottsmoor post office on US1. We will leave there at 3:00PM. Steve A. and Eddie N. will be there.

Saturday November 11, 2006
11:15 AM -0500

Steve Amato will be at the Scottsmoor Ideal Station at 3:00pm today for the NewSmyrna Show from 4pm to 8pm tonight. Eddie N. is also going. Be there or be square (HA HA) Steve

Saturday November 11, 2006
09:33 AM -0500

anybody going cruising today?

Wednesday November 08, 2006
04:20 PM -0500

I just received the Daytona club parking permits and I'm in the process of sorting all the necessary paperwork. Look for it in your mail box Friday or Saturday. Please, don't lose it. I cannot replace it. Thanks, Bob Arnold

Wednesday November 08, 2006
12:42 PM -0500

Celery City Cruisers car show in Sanford (Saturday November 11) attendees will meet at 8:00 AM at the Shell gas station on SR 46 just west of I-95. If you want to join us there, come on down! Dave & Ruth.

Sunday November 05, 2006
02:12 PM -0500

Check out Saturday night's T'ville cruise on the Recent Members Activities page. Thanks Jack & Donna M. for sharing the article and photos. Bob A.

Sunday November 05, 2006
06:02 AM -0500

Saturday November 04, 2006
10:21 AM -0500

Sue & Ed Fitz Will be at T-Ville !

Saturday November 04, 2006
06:47 AM -0500

Bill - make it 2:45 - if you can

Friday November 03, 2006
06:46 PM -0500

I will by doing Titesville Bill C 3 PM Bank of America

Friday November 03, 2006
06:13 PM -0500

This Sat is Titusville's last cruise in for the year Are you going? - I know some of you guy were talking about the St Augustine car show and there are other places - where are you going? Having just drive a couple of thousand miles - it is Titusville for Linda and I

Friday October 27, 2006
09:56 PM -0400

Is there a Riverwalk Cruise-in in October? I thought they were Jan-Sept (due to the Celery City Show in early Nov, then the asst. holidays)Ruth n' Dave

Friday October 27, 2006
06:32 PM -0400

I've been informed that if we want a good parking space at sanford we should meet at the shell station on rt 46 at 2:30 Ed Fitz

Friday October 27, 2006
06:16 PM -0400

The planes trains & auto show will be over at 3 pm ,just in time to head out to Sanford we should meet in the shell station about 3:30. all this depends on weather Ed Fitz

Friday October 27, 2006
05:50 PM -0400

Is anyonbe going to Sanford cruise Saturday?

Thursday October 26, 2006
10:25 AM -0400

Sorry if you've been unable to access the club site the last couple of days. We've made a new program change so those who've upgraded their Explorer browser to 7.0 shouldn't have a problem viewing our web. A word of caution: Make sure you back up EVERYTHING prior to upgrading your Explorer browser. Many computers have crashed during this process. Recommend you create a 'restore' point on your computer before you upgrade. Thanks, Bob A.

Wednesday October 25, 2006
10:42 AM -0400

PLANES, TRAINS AND CARS AUTO SHOW. The Valiant Air Command will host it's planes, trains and car show on Saturday, 28 October 2006 from 10AM until 3PM. Those who bring a show car to the event will get in free and have access to the show and the museum. You can come and go anytime during the show. A group of us are meeting at McDonald's on US-1 in Titusville at about 8:15 and will leave from there at about 9:00 and parade to the show. This will be an intersting event and I urge you all to bring your show car and wear your club T-shirts. Food will be available from vendors. The show site is located at the VAC museum just off of SR 405 on the northeast side of the Space Coast Executive Airport (TICO). This could be our opportunity to become re-involved with a car show at the Warbird Airshow in the spring. IF you have any questions call Dave Smart at 264-3267.