Buffalo’s Café
1455 East Hwy 50—Clermont, FL
352-241-0008
Our June 6th Meeting
will be held at
Buffalo’s Café in Clermont
just east of hwy 27 on Hwy 50.
It is located in front of the
Lowes Hardware store on the south side of the road.
Buffalo’s has a private room in the back that seats 50 people. They have agreed to let us in the building at 10:30 for our 10:45 meeting and then afterwards we can order from the menu.
Bill and Rosemary Lumsden have invited us to their Barn for Ice Cream after the meeting. We will all tour together to their barn which is about 3 miles away.
Hope to see y’all there!
Friday, June 5, 2009
Model A for Sale
1931 Model A deluxe Coupe, Rumble Seat with trunk.
Den would Like $28,500, but negotiable.
Den would Like $28,500, but negotiable.
If anyone is interested they can call Denny at 352 643-0518. thesmiths1857@comcast.net
Ethanol
Follow this link for an article on Ethanol that appeared in the Orlando Sentinal:
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/business/orl-bizorl-beth-kassab-ethanol-0527052709may27,0,5365859.column
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/business/orl-bizorl-beth-kassab-ethanol-0527052709may27,0,5365859.column
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Barberville Pioneer Festival
This coming Saturday - April 25th - is the Barberville Pioneer Festival.
If you have never been to this very nice pioneer village, they will have live music all over the park, mostly Blue Grass style.
There are craftsmen - blacksmiths, quilting, weaving, etc., -- railroad display, fire house with an old fire engine, a school house where they have different kinds of old country dancing, etc. The Crankin' A's put on a car show. It is a great time to get together and cruise on over. Sorry for the late notice. I just found out about this in an email exchange with Elaine Lowe. She is mailing me their last newsletter with info. If anyone is interested, Buddy and I would happy to put something together for us to cruise over. Just send a reply to bbpearce919@embarqmail.com
Actually, If you are interested in going to the Pioneer Festival and Car Show at Barberville on Saturday, April 25th --
The Villages area gang will meet at the gas station in Weirsdale (corner of Rt. 42 & 25) at 8:00 a.m. We will meet up with anyone else at the Kangaroo gas station in Altoona (Rt. 19 & 42) at 9:00 a.m. and leave shortly afterward. We will then caravan to Barberville.
If you have never been to this very nice pioneer village, they will have live music all over the park, mostly Blue Grass style.
There are craftsmen - blacksmiths, quilting, weaving, etc., -- railroad display, fire house with an old fire engine, a school house where they have different kinds of old country dancing, etc. The Crankin' A's put on a car show. It is a great time to get together and cruise on over. Sorry for the late notice. I just found out about this in an email exchange with Elaine Lowe. She is mailing me their last newsletter with info. If anyone is interested, Buddy and I would happy to put something together for us to cruise over. Just send a reply to bbpearce919@embarqmail.com
Actually, If you are interested in going to the Pioneer Festival and Car Show at Barberville on Saturday, April 25th --
The Villages area gang will meet at the gas station in Weirsdale (corner of Rt. 42 & 25) at 8:00 a.m. We will meet up with anyone else at the Kangaroo gas station in Altoona (Rt. 19 & 42) at 9:00 a.m. and leave shortly afterward. We will then caravan to Barberville.
Model A Parts for Sale by owner
Joe Naulty of Melbourne
321-768-9500
has the following parts for sale:
Rebuilt engine w/trans; no brakes or clutch - $2500.
6 - 19" wheels w/4 new w/w tires, new tubes - $1200
Set of headlights for 30-31 - $?
Stainless steel headlights & cowl lights, tail lights - $300
Transmission - $300
Gas tank 30/31 - $300
Used radiator w/new shell, 31, good condition - $300
2 - running boards w/step plates, stainless steel outer edge - $100
4 - 16" wire wheels - $200
5 - 16" wire wheels (from '35 but fits Model A) - $250
2 - Zenith carburators - $150 each
ALSO - 1993 1-ton Ford Club Wagon van, runs good, tows well, front & back AC - $2500
ALL PRICES ARE NEGOTIABLE.
321-768-9500
has the following parts for sale:
Rebuilt engine w/trans; no brakes or clutch - $2500.
6 - 19" wheels w/4 new w/w tires, new tubes - $1200
Set of headlights for 30-31 - $?
Stainless steel headlights & cowl lights, tail lights - $300
Transmission - $300
Gas tank 30/31 - $300
Used radiator w/new shell, 31, good condition - $300
2 - running boards w/step plates, stainless steel outer edge - $100
4 - 16" wire wheels - $200
5 - 16" wire wheels (from '35 but fits Model A) - $250
2 - Zenith carburators - $150 each
ALSO - 1993 1-ton Ford Club Wagon van, runs good, tows well, front & back AC - $2500
ALL PRICES ARE NEGOTIABLE.
An Invitation from the Orlando Club to join them!
I am extending an invitation to all the members of the HOF to join us on May 17 for our car display and luncheon @ Health Central Park, a nursing home on Dillard Street (about 2 miles north of highway 50). We will gather around 12:30PM @ the south entrance. Our luncheon and meeting will be @ 1:30. We will breakup at 3:30PM. Anyone who would like to attend should RSVP to this email address: tbirdbrown@gmail.co If there are some who don’t have email, let them advise you and you can forward that information to me. Thanks
I have attached a copy of a letter we are sending to Gov. Charlie Crist on the problems that ethanol causes for our cars and engines in general. Feel free to distribute it to your club and to anyone who may have influence in reversing this practice.
Dick and Pat Brown, Orlando Club President and wife
I have attached a copy of a letter we are sending to Gov. Charlie Crist on the problems that ethanol causes for our cars and engines in general. Feel free to distribute it to your club and to anyone who may have influence in reversing this practice.
Dick and Pat Brown, Orlando Club President and wife
Monday, March 23, 2009
April Heart Meet
Our April 4th HOFMARC meeting has been
arranged by Barry & Becky Reiter to be held at
BARNHILLS BUFFET
in Leesburg located at the Lake Square Mall parking lot on 441
We will gather in the parking lot around 10:30 and then have a meeting and luncheon in their private room. See you there!
arranged by Barry & Becky Reiter to be held at
BARNHILLS BUFFET
in Leesburg located at the Lake Square Mall parking lot on 441
We will gather in the parking lot around 10:30 and then have a meeting and luncheon in their private room. See you there!
Silver Springs - Last minute
Heads up, folks --- if you have not reserved a room for Silver Springs and you would like to - there are four rooms up for grabs at the motel. Call Sun Plaza Motel (352) 236-2343.
This coming FRIDAY - we will meet at the Home Depot on 441/27 in The Villages at 11:00 a.m. We will leave when all the cars from the Orlando area arrive.
For those of you who are going on this tour for the first time, bring with you: folding chairs, beverages for you, snacks or finger foods to share. Dress casual and appropriate for the weather. Silver Springs is a very nice park. Please take advantage of all the attractions that are there: glass bottom boat ride, plus two other boat rides, wild life exhibits, beautiful botanical gardens, etc., and of course the Glen Campbell concert. Bring your camera.
This coming FRIDAY - we will meet at the Home Depot on 441/27 in The Villages at 11:00 a.m. We will leave when all the cars from the Orlando area arrive.
For those of you who are going on this tour for the first time, bring with you: folding chairs, beverages for you, snacks or finger foods to share. Dress casual and appropriate for the weather. Silver Springs is a very nice park. Please take advantage of all the attractions that are there: glass bottom boat ride, plus two other boat rides, wild life exhibits, beautiful botanical gardens, etc., and of course the Glen Campbell concert. Bring your camera.
Two Model A's for Sale
Sam Ritchie wants to sell his Model A. It is a 1929 model A sport coupe. Phone number is 383-2720.
Don Lingo wants to sell his MOdel A. It is a 1930 Tudor. Phone number is (352) 343-2995
Don Lingo wants to sell his MOdel A. It is a 1930 Tudor. Phone number is (352) 343-2995
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Silver Springs
For those of you who know about the Silver Spring Tour, and those of you who do not, here is the latest information from Van Maddox, our fearless leader in this tour! There are several clubs going to this event, so if you are still interested in going on this trip, please contact Van Maddox for availability. It is an awesome weekend event!
Model A Tour to Silver Springs
March 27, 28, 29
The following is the plan for the Central Florida Model A Tour to Silver Springs
We are certain that there is no way that we will be able to collect the entrance money from each one of you separately, therefore we are requiring one person from each club to collect cash money from each one in your club and give Van Maddox or Jeff Stewart Cash Money to purchase the tickets.
The price is $34.00 per car for two persons for each car attending and $17.00 for each car attending with only one person in a Model A and the price includes Tax.. Our contract with Silver Springs states that we need to provide cash for the tickets (no checks or credit cards) no later than 4:00pm on Friday afternoon, March 27. Please get the cash to us a little before 3:00pm. to allow us time to go over to purchase the tickets.
On Saturday March 28 we will enter the park at 9:00am. We will park the cars in next to the stage and then we can set up our chairs right in front of the stage. After setting up you can leave the park for food and necessities and at 10:00am you will be able to tour the park. You need to bring your own chairs.
Entertainment usually starts at about 12:00 noon and the featured act starts at 2:00 to 3:00pm. The featured entertainer for this show will be Glen Cambell.We will leave the park at 5:00pm and return to the Motel. As you know from the Villages Tour, this is a party group with a party on Friday and Saturday nights at the Motel. Everyone brings finger food or a dish to share. Please bring the drink of your choice. There is a nice little restaurant just across the street from the Motel if you want to walk to a place for dinner.
The party breaks up on Sunday morning and each club starts their tour back home. We look forward to seeing all of you nice people since we enjoyed the last gathering so much. If you have questions, feel free to call or E mail us.
Anne and Van Maddox
Tel: (352) 753-9879
Cell: ( 407) 492-6330
annvanwin@aol.com
Model A Tour to Silver Springs
March 27, 28, 29
The following is the plan for the Central Florida Model A Tour to Silver Springs
We are certain that there is no way that we will be able to collect the entrance money from each one of you separately, therefore we are requiring one person from each club to collect cash money from each one in your club and give Van Maddox or Jeff Stewart Cash Money to purchase the tickets.
The price is $34.00 per car for two persons for each car attending and $17.00 for each car attending with only one person in a Model A and the price includes Tax.. Our contract with Silver Springs states that we need to provide cash for the tickets (no checks or credit cards) no later than 4:00pm on Friday afternoon, March 27. Please get the cash to us a little before 3:00pm. to allow us time to go over to purchase the tickets.
On Saturday March 28 we will enter the park at 9:00am. We will park the cars in next to the stage and then we can set up our chairs right in front of the stage. After setting up you can leave the park for food and necessities and at 10:00am you will be able to tour the park. You need to bring your own chairs.
Entertainment usually starts at about 12:00 noon and the featured act starts at 2:00 to 3:00pm. The featured entertainer for this show will be Glen Cambell.We will leave the park at 5:00pm and return to the Motel. As you know from the Villages Tour, this is a party group with a party on Friday and Saturday nights at the Motel. Everyone brings finger food or a dish to share. Please bring the drink of your choice. There is a nice little restaurant just across the street from the Motel if you want to walk to a place for dinner.
The party breaks up on Sunday morning and each club starts their tour back home. We look forward to seeing all of you nice people since we enjoyed the last gathering so much. If you have questions, feel free to call or E mail us.
Anne and Van Maddox
Tel: (352) 753-9879
Cell: ( 407) 492-6330
annvanwin@aol.com
Free Lunch Opportunity
Everyone enjoys a free lunch, don't they? There is a support group at The Villages for people who are on oxygen. They call themselves the Airheads. Last year we had many Model A's appear at their fund raiser at the Polo Grounds. They are saying thank you to all Model A-ers (not just the ones who appeared last year) by hosting this lunch.
When: Friday, January 23rd at 12:00 p.m.
Where: Colony Cottage Recreation Center
(corner of 466A and Morse Blvd.)
510 Colony Boulevard
The Villages
Any questions? Call Van Maddox 753-9879
AND THEN --
They are having the fundraiser again this year (which includes a parade) and would like us to appear again:
When: Saturday, February 28th at 10:00 a.m.
Where: Polo Grounds at The Villages
Buena Vista Boulevard
(just north of 466)
Please participate if you are available. It is a very good cause.
Let's keep cruisin---
When: Friday, January 23rd at 12:00 p.m.
Where: Colony Cottage Recreation Center
(corner of 466A and Morse Blvd.)
510 Colony Boulevard
The Villages
Any questions? Call Van Maddox 753-9879
AND THEN --
They are having the fundraiser again this year (which includes a parade) and would like us to appear again:
When: Saturday, February 28th at 10:00 a.m.
Where: Polo Grounds at The Villages
Buena Vista Boulevard
(just north of 466)
Please participate if you are available. It is a very good cause.
Let's keep cruisin---
Car Show Opportunities - not official club activities
Good morning,
Happy New Year and welcome to 2009. There are a couple of great car shows coming up in the Apopka area in Feb. and March I wish to call to your attention. "at the Hop" is a benefit for the Cancer Resource Center at Apopka High School and will include a classic car show, limited to 1972 or older, a bike show, dancing and entertainment and hot dogs and hamburgers included in the price of admission. There will be 3 People's Choice Awards. The event will run from 3 pm to whenever, with food served from 3-6 pm, and the date is Sunday, Feb. 15. The show is sponsored by Zellwood Pub & Cafe and SRS Catering and will be held at Windy Hill Ranch at 3620 Kelly Park Rd., Apopka, FL. The owners of the Zellwood Pub and owners of Windy Hill Ranch are both dear friends of ours, and the cause is certainly a worthy one, and we hope you will come out and support the event. Advance tickets are $10/person and at the door $15/person. For more information, tickets, or entry registration, please email SRSCatering@aol.com or phone 407-509-4744.
The second show is the 9th Annual APOPKA FAIR CAR SHOW and will be held March 14 & 15 at Kit Land Nelson Park in Apopka, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Primary sponsor of this event is the Rotary Club of Apopka. Registration begins both days at 8:30, and, as always, is FREE. It is an Antique, Classic, Special Interest show with dash plaques, great door prizes, and 5 People's Choice Awards each day with participant and spectator voting. Some of the door prizes include 8 tire clocks with really neat wheels and a wrench and screw driver as hands. In addition to the car show, there is a giant midway, live entertainment, crafters, and a number of food vendors. Something new this year is a Club Participation Award on SUNDAY ONLY, with a minimum of 5 cars attending. Of course, the tree filled park is one of the most beautiful venues for a car show in the area. We welcome you to attend one day, or both, as your schedule permits. I will continue to keep you updated as we get closer to each of these events and look forward to seeing you at one or both of them. As always, if you have any questions, or would like to make a comment, please contact me at my email address, luvr56@aol.com, or call me at 407-886-5844. Thanks for your past support of the Rotary sponsored APOPKA FAIR. Take care. Lowell
Happy New Year and welcome to 2009. There are a couple of great car shows coming up in the Apopka area in Feb. and March I wish to call to your attention. "at the Hop" is a benefit for the Cancer Resource Center at Apopka High School and will include a classic car show, limited to 1972 or older, a bike show, dancing and entertainment and hot dogs and hamburgers included in the price of admission. There will be 3 People's Choice Awards. The event will run from 3 pm to whenever, with food served from 3-6 pm, and the date is Sunday, Feb. 15. The show is sponsored by Zellwood Pub & Cafe and SRS Catering and will be held at Windy Hill Ranch at 3620 Kelly Park Rd., Apopka, FL. The owners of the Zellwood Pub and owners of Windy Hill Ranch are both dear friends of ours, and the cause is certainly a worthy one, and we hope you will come out and support the event. Advance tickets are $10/person and at the door $15/person. For more information, tickets, or entry registration, please email SRSCatering@aol.com or phone 407-509-4744.
The second show is the 9th Annual APOPKA FAIR CAR SHOW and will be held March 14 & 15 at Kit Land Nelson Park in Apopka, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Primary sponsor of this event is the Rotary Club of Apopka. Registration begins both days at 8:30, and, as always, is FREE. It is an Antique, Classic, Special Interest show with dash plaques, great door prizes, and 5 People's Choice Awards each day with participant and spectator voting. Some of the door prizes include 8 tire clocks with really neat wheels and a wrench and screw driver as hands. In addition to the car show, there is a giant midway, live entertainment, crafters, and a number of food vendors. Something new this year is a Club Participation Award on SUNDAY ONLY, with a minimum of 5 cars attending. Of course, the tree filled park is one of the most beautiful venues for a car show in the area. We welcome you to attend one day, or both, as your schedule permits. I will continue to keep you updated as we get closer to each of these events and look forward to seeing you at one or both of them. As always, if you have any questions, or would like to make a comment, please contact me at my email address, luvr56@aol.com, or call me at 407-886-5844. Thanks for your past support of the Rotary sponsored APOPKA FAIR. Take care. Lowell
Sunday, January 18, 2009
Heart Meet - Saturday - February 7th
Our Heart meet for February is going to be a tour meeting.
We will have two starting points and one destination.
1st group will be meet at the Home Depot Parking lot in Lady Lake at 9:am lead by Van Maddox and Buddy Pearce. They will gather their group and leave by 9:15 and travel down 42 to SR 19 to join up with the second group at 10:00.
2nd group will be meeting up at the McDonalds in Umatilla on SR 19 at 9:30. They will leave by 9:45.
Both groups will meet up at the corner of 42 and 19 in Altoona at the convenience store. From there everyone will leave together and tour to the Bass Champions Restaurant for a 12
:00 noon meeting and luncheon. Also please bring an FRS Radio/walkie talkie with you if you have one or can purchase one before then.Please come with your model A or modern car gassed up and ready to travel. If you have a tool kit for your A, bring that along to help out if anyone breaks down.
If you know for sure that you are going to participate in this tour, please RSVP by email and give your cell phone number as well as your starting location - Lady Lake or Umatilla. This is so we can have a list of members for each location, and can be looking out for you. Likewise, if you plan to meet us at the restaurant on your own, let me know that as well. RSVP is not required, just requested :).floridamodela@embarqmail.com
We will have two starting points and one destination.
1st group will be meet at the Home Depot Parking lot in Lady Lake at 9:am lead by Van Maddox and Buddy Pearce. They will gather their group and leave by 9:15 and travel down 42 to SR 19 to join up with the second group at 10:00.
2nd group will be meeting up at the McDonalds in Umatilla on SR 19 at 9:30. They will leave by 9:45.
Both groups will meet up at the corner of 42 and 19 in Altoona at the convenience store. From there everyone will leave together and tour to the Bass Champions Restaurant for a 12
:00 noon meeting and luncheon. Also please bring an FRS Radio/walkie talkie with you if you have one or can purchase one before then.Please come with your model A or modern car gassed up and ready to travel. If you have a tool kit for your A, bring that along to help out if anyone breaks down.If you know for sure that you are going to participate in this tour, please RSVP by email and give your cell phone number as well as your starting location - Lady Lake or Umatilla. This is so we can have a list of members for each location, and can be looking out for you. Likewise, if you plan to meet us at the restaurant on your own, let me know that as well. RSVP is not required, just requested :).floridamodela@embarqmail.com
Car Show Invitation
Our newest member Ron Schell has sent this message to our club:
The 'resort' we stay in had a car show last year, their first, and it went over pretty well. They are planning it again this year and we were wondering if some of the A club members might like to attend. I am sure I could arrange group parking and the folks here sure do like the older cars.
Recreation Plantation Proudly presents our
2nd ANNUAL AUTOGANZA
Car/Truck/Cycle Show
February 28th
Lady Lake, FL
Recreation Plantation has everything the car enthusiasts wants at every auto show...lots of parking (pavement and or grass), lots of palms and monster shade trees, early arrival and early awards, indoor restrooms, lots awards and door prizes, inside tables and chairs, 50s-60s-70's music, Free!! snack for all vehicle drivers and food to purchase for others.
AWARDS Top 25, Best of Show, Furthest Traveled
EXTRAS
Door Prizes 50-50 Drawing Music by Larry
Food & Drink Available
Show opens at 9am...Registration is $10.00 (Ten) per each vehicle... Registration ends at 11am... awards program is at 1pm..Vehicles will be judged by Recreation Plantation crew. Food will be served in Recreation Plantation's club house.
For more info, contact: Karen at 352-753-7882Directions to show: Coming from the North (Ocala) or South (Clermont) on Hwy 27 to Lady Lake, FL, At Hwy 466 downtown, turn west and go 1 mile
The 'resort' we stay in had a car show last year, their first, and it went over pretty well. They are planning it again this year and we were wondering if some of the A club members might like to attend. I am sure I could arrange group parking and the folks here sure do like the older cars.
Recreation Plantation Proudly presents our
2nd ANNUAL AUTOGANZA
Car/Truck/Cycle Show
February 28th
Lady Lake, FL
Recreation Plantation has everything the car enthusiasts wants at every auto show...lots of parking (pavement and or grass), lots of palms and monster shade trees, early arrival and early awards, indoor restrooms, lots awards and door prizes, inside tables and chairs, 50s-60s-70's music, Free!! snack for all vehicle drivers and food to purchase for others.
AWARDS Top 25, Best of Show, Furthest Traveled
EXTRAS
Door Prizes 50-50 Drawing Music by Larry
Food & Drink Available
Show opens at 9am...Registration is $10.00 (Ten) per each vehicle... Registration ends at 11am... awards program is at 1pm..Vehicles will be judged by Recreation Plantation crew. Food will be served in Recreation Plantation's club house.
For more info, contact: Karen at 352-753-7882Directions to show: Coming from the North (Ocala) or South (Clermont) on Hwy 27 to Lady Lake, FL, At Hwy 466 downtown, turn west and go 1 mile
Friday, December 26, 2008
January 3 - Heart Meeting!
Heart Meeting
Saturday ~ January 3rd
Oakwood Smokehouse & Grill
860 S Us Highway 441 Lady Lake, FL 32159
Saturday ~ January 3rd
Oakwood Smokehouse & Grill
860 S Us Highway 441 Lady Lake, FL 32159
Arrive around 10:00 am when the restaurant
will allow us to come in early and have
our meeting. Then order from the menu
and enjoy the fellowship!
Buddy has a pleasant surprise for us!!!!
After our meeting and lunch at the Oakwood restaurant -- we have been invited to tour the International Harvester collection at Stewart Paquette's BUFFALO NICKEL RANCH - home to over 75 restored IHC tractors. They are located at 615 South Whitney Road, Leesburg. Buddy stopped by there today with Bob Grant. They have greatly improved the display since the last time the club was there. We will tour there together after lunch. Bring your camera.
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