Why i'm a sucker for these

I hope to find one of these for each of the old cars I own.

This particular topper was my great grandfathers and bears his initials.

Merry Christmas

Santa came to see me in October!

GO Green.

More soon...

fire bird festival.

in a few moments the structure behind the recycled 40 ford woodie.. will go up in flames..

one of the many reasons to love this town.

Down down down

New parts old wood

FINALLY

had a few minutes to work on the car this afternoon..

found that fitting that was leaking in the air system,
relocated some stereo equiptment.. and generally made a complete car look like a project again..

WAAAAY back machine..

My entries in this blog are mostly about the recycled 40 ford woodie, and I try not to stray from my escapades with the car too much. However, this is cause for deviation.. 


a little history.. (adapted from an email sent to a long standing woodie club member and friend Phil S) 


Phil..
my dad's had a 1940 chevy sedan delivery since 1973 or 1974.

its been off the road for about 10 years now.. and I am doing everything I can to help him get it back on the street so that we can travel to some events together..

while I am currently involved in the leadership of the national woodie club. Back in the 70's my father was very active in a now defunct sedan deliverys limited..

while i don't believe he was ever an "officer" he was however a very active member.. (or as active as he could be.. )

at that time.. the club was much like the woodie club with the obvious exceptions being the focus on sedan deliveries.. I believe Dick Royer was the SDL founder, and I think that he had some connection to Will Oniel,  in fact dad thought that the two groups might have done a few things together..

anyhow.. not too long ago.. my father and I were talking about a car show he attended in Harleysville, PA..  that he thought was in conjunction with the nwc (and sedan delivery's limited)

apparently this was a pretty big deal to dad.. because he and my mom would have been married almost 3 years at this point, and I would have been just 2 years old when this occurred.. AND Harleysville to Williamsport  (even today) isn't exactly just around the corner..

anyhow.. from  conversations you (phil) and I have shared. .. i think you would have just bought your pontiac around 1977 or so? Perhaps you had some other old car and you might (given your proximity) have attended this show in harleysville?

its a long shot.. but do you know if the nwc was ever involved in this event? and is it even more (remotely possible) that you were also at this event?

lastly  the contemporary historical vehicle association had a presence here.. do you know if it does today?  




i didnt expect much from my inquiry to phil.. 
but was pleased to receive phils response. ..

Jeff,

 

Wow, way to make a guy feel old.  I was, in fact, at Harleysville in 1977 (bought my Pontiac in 1975)  I don't remember the show being held in conjunction with any other club, though.  I'll look at my pictures from the show.  You'll have to excuse me, but they're what we old-timers called "prints", and you actually hold them in your hand to view them!  Now I have to find them!!

 

I do remember the sedan delivery club, remember it well actually.  They held a major show each year called "The Back Door Bivuac", and there was a connection to the NWC, probably through Will O'Neil's friendship with someone in the Sedan Delivery club, probably that guy you mentioned.

 

Let me look into the NWC archives that I have here to see what I can find.

 

By the way, I have a brand-new license plate frame from the Sedan Delivery Club here somwewhere.  I'll get it to you for your dad.

 

of course I had to go on and  forward my research to my father.. 

who responded. 

 

 

Jeff
 Will O'Neil, Dick Royer "Mister 29", Skip Redio all had some connection, I remember O"Neal at the Back Door Events with his 39 or 40 wood. see pics of plaques Also have news letters from the SDL around some were with members names and there rides listed, will have to look

 

 

 

 

 

 

a few photos of the cars my father thought were neat.. (in 1977!)

this photo..

click here to see it larger 

is very special.. I think.. (although i could be wrong.. that the woodie behind the 34 is Phil S pontiac.. and I think I know the owner of the town and country to its right.. 

another car that puzzles me.. 

I think that this car "Lives" a few miles from my house.. 

Juxtaposition of era

Official support vehicle of first robotics team 2229

Never miss an oppertunity.

to take photos. 

these are two photos I took in 2008 at the STOWE auto show in     STOWE, VT..

I hadn't ever been to Stowe, but "woodies" were the featured car that year.. 

Several members of "Penns Woods" had planned to attend.. and thank goodness I went.. 

the swap meet (although small) was FULL of little woodie parts. (some of which I did bring home!)

The find of the day occurred in the car show, where I found a restored 1940 Ford Woodie.

The owner, Mr. H. was good enough to allow me to take a few photos of the finer points of his car.

Few people would bother do do something like this..       BUT Thank goodness I did!

a few days ago my pal Bob offered a lot of small parts that he thought had come from a 36 ford woodie.

today when the parts arrived. . I took this photo..

NEVER miss an oppertunity.

Pizza is for lovers..

 

Fueling the fire.. 

at the PIZZA box.

Lowes at lunchtime

I have the best friends.

A few months ago I hatched this idea to arrange a tour to the aaca museum in Hershey.
their exhibit "ash and maple marvels" featured some of our areas finest wooden station wagons.


in the hustle yesterday, I missed several opportunities, something I don't like to do.
When I arrived home last night I realized that I hadn't taken one good photo all day.. (although I'll certainly share some of my poorly composed photos now!)


this morning, as I prepared to write this, I received a message from my good friend and Hershey native Zach Suhr. While not a Woodie owner I had invited Zach to join us, and alas I missed him..

thanks to Zach for this great shot of the recycled40fordwoodie at the aaca museum in Hershey.

the Day had begun early, Meeting my new best town and country man Mr. Miles and my Model A Woodie brother David just off the Pennsylvania pike.

Our pace to Hershey was somewhat uptempo.. and I was quite impressed with the performance of the Unrestored town and country that kept in my "draft". I wonder just how many drivers have been fooled by Mr Miles vintage "Drive Slow Pennsylvania" license plate.

David quickly developed mechanical issues.. (a cracked water neck!) but we employed the "no woodie left behind mantra" and got him through the tour.

some of my poor photos.

Inside..

after our visit to the Museum and lunch at the "soda Jerk" in Hummelstown, a small group headed to see a fellow woodie club members "collection"

 where I met a friend of a friend. and saw some awesome cars.

A terrific day for driving in the Woodie.

Post Hershey Depression

Its been more than a week now.. and I am already looking forward to next year!

these photos will have to serve as mementos

 
with mikes woodie purchase

with my new "spare" 40 deluxe hood strapped to the roof..



unloading....

 

In all a great time at the AACA fall meet..

a few things stick out..

I was able to chat with AL and got to check out his "halbrands under glass"

I bumped into Mike from Traverse City, and took some spy photos of the awesome work he does to send to Scott J. 

had a great oppertunity to arrange a group visit to the AACA museum and talk to Mike B. and several other National Woodie Club Members. 

Saturday morning I found the worlds cheapest 40 deluxe hood, and bought it before I headed to the show where I was finally was able to see Mr. High's Sportsman, and chat with my pal doug's grandchildren.. (whom I am sure are running around the house saying "woodie wagon" at this instant!)

Saturday night I finally met several woodie club directors with whom I have only ever spoken or emailed in the past..  hopefully I impressed upon them that technology is great!

And had the chance to give Craig J. (santa) a ride in my street rod wagon.. now I'll need to get to Arizona to see what his stocker looks like.

Sunday I spent a few minutes with Jerry W., and John L before we both departed for home.. 

I cant wait for next year..

 

Day 3 Hershey 2010

anyone that says Hershey ends on Friday is a fool..

I scored this hood (which is the nicest I have ever had) on saturday morning for the least I have ever paid for a hood..

I heart Hershey !

after loading the hood my buddy Jason and I had a great time visiting and sharing all the great stuff he scored!

Our chat was interrupted a few times, specifically when my good fried Bob N. (and family) from Long Island stopped to tell us about their trip to Wavecrest. And when another NWC member Peter G. (whom I had only ever spoken via telephone) recognized the car and introduced himself..

It will be hard for me to miss another Saturday at Hershey!

Penns Woods Rocks

I'll keep this note till the day I die..

Ford leads the Way ----- Day 2

Penns Woods Chapter member Phil S and I didnt plan to arrive together.. it just worked out that way..

 

Day 1 Hershey is finally here

 
 arrived in the spectator parking just before dawn..

and poor fortune secured us the spot adjacent to the MUD entrance road..

Perfect..

Rain Rain go away..

At least by Thursday!

Waiting is the most difficult part

But thats what I'm doing..

PREP

Trying to prepare for the "BIG Event" next week, how much stuff can a roof rack really hold?

Point pleasant NJ ACBS Boat Show

The good folks of the Barnegat Bay Chapter of the A.C.B.S. invited the Penns Wood chapter of the N.W.C. to join in their celebration of everything wood at the Point Pleasant, NJ boat show today..

A perfect day to meet other woodie owners, and see some stunning boats.

Joe G.'s Shepard hot rod boat..

Bob F. 1939 ford


Phil S. 1947 Pontiac.


another Pontiac which has spent most of its life in the Point Pleasant area.


and My eldest, with Buddy F's Ford Woodie. (her favorite)






at the end of the day I was glad to have finally met Scott J. from CT.. a friend whom I had only previously conversed via email. Matt D. who I hope will start thrashing on his 40 coupe, and AL from Jersey, a fellow who I can comfortably hassle about the Woodie that's resting in his garage.

looking forward to the next edition of this event.

Cumberland.

My favorite event..

some highlights.
parked up with a really nice 34 woodie




Kept passing Rob in the "Bond Bread" truck


another 40 woodie.. this one.. a Plymouth..

and my trophy girls.

Tailgating

Wheels of Time

I met Bob N. at this show about 3 years ago.

That means that I've known Bob about a year longer than I have owned my 40 woodie.

This year we had a nice visit with bob and his extended family and I was especially excited to hear he and his wife leave for Wavecrest in a few weeks.

And YES.. they will be driving their 1947 Ford Woodie. FROM NEW YORK!!!

another shot courtesy of hot rod hotline and Big AL!

hotrodhotline photo.

Monday Morning

In Machungie with the "nice" cars!

Had a great time at 47th Das Awkscht Fescht in Macungie today, several other national Woodie club members attended with their beautiful woodies.


The Recycled 40 ford Woodie was without a doubt the "dirtiest" wagon on display!
* note to self.. being caught in a rain storm does not qualify as washing the car.


I chatted with my friend doug (noboD), for quite some time and learned about several of the cars that will be in an upcoming display at the AACA museum in September.

I've never been one to see a movie twice.. but I have a feeling I'll see the woodie display several times..

Go Navy! Spent a few days at the navy yard, couldn't resist this photo.

High six! Our first 6000 miles!

artwork from Edge of Speed.

thanks again steve (aka Dr. Chop.)