Boulevard Casino Car Show

The Dodge on display
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Well, it was a most beautiful day - sunshine and bright blue skies, with about 200 cars enjoying the day. I got parked in between a Barracuda and a Chevy and initially wasn't very pleased.   It turned out to be a good thing, because everyone noticed the 'oldie' in between the newer cars and I spent the morning telling people about the history of the Dodge. Shaw TV reporter, Emily Laing, came over to chat with me, then asked if she could do an interview. She called over her camera operator and voila! We talked and played with the car for about 1/2 hour. I'm sure when it gets on TV it will only be a few minutes, but was pleased that Emily had singled the Dodge out to do her story.

As you can see behind the cars there was a lineup - this was not to view my car or watch the interview, it was to get a chance to have their picture taken with Hulk Hogan.  He and a group of ex-wrestlers were to appear at the Red Robinson Theatre in the evening.  Of course, the crowd went wild when he showed up with his entourage.

I was there for the cars though, and I found a wonderful 1938 Dodge Coupe that has only been on the road for 2 years. Janine is the owner and came over to take pictures of various things on my car, as well as ask lots of questions. We exchanged information and probably will keep in touch. It's always nice to meet another Dodge person, and especially if its a female.

There were 8 of us from the Golden Ears Chapter of the VCCC in attendance, we didn't win the 50/50, some won in the Casino, but Jim Smith with his 1925 Chevy Touring Car took away the Community Choice Award.

It was another great day filled with super cars and friendly people. See you on the road!

Golden Ears Chapter Summer Picnic Meeting

In the summer time the Golden Ears Chapter doesn't meet indoors, unless of course it is raining. Tuesday, July 6, was our scheduled meeting date and the sun was finally out!!! It was a beatuiful evening to have a Picnic.

Along with the 66 Satellite, there was 27 Chevy Touring; a 28 Model A; a 69 Mercury Marauder; a 49 Ford and a 49 Merc, which was a very nice show for the rest of the people at the park.

We met at the Maple Ridge Park on 232nd street with about 30 people enjoying everything from salads to sushi and great conversation.

Ross reminded us of the Kilby Car Show; the Heritage Days Show and the memorial for long time member, Ron Alexander on Friday at Pitt Meadows Airport.

Look for us out and about, happy motoring!

Cooper's Foods Children's Hospital Fund Raiser

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On July 3rd, I took the Satellite to Cooper's Foods on Prairie Avenue in Port Coquitlam to help them in their fund raising efforts for Children's Hospital. There were approximately 50 cars there, with a number of them from our Golden Ears Chapter of the Vintage Car Club.

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It was not a very nice day, but didn't rain. There were lots of people wandering through to look at the cars and donate to the Children's Hospital.  A 1954 Customized Chev won the Cooper's Choice Award.

Old Car Sunday in the Park - Mission

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Although the weather didn't co-operate on Father's Day, over 1100 vehicles showed up for the annual Father's Day Old Car Sunday in the Park at Mission.

VCCC Golden Ears Chapter registered all the vehicles as they came in, while Early Ford V8 Club, PISRA and VCCC Fraser Valley Chapter helped organize and park the cars.

There were all types of cars in attendance, lots of Avanti's, Metropolitans, Corvettes, and of course the usual Ford, Chevies and Mopars.

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There were lots of trucks and army vehicles present also.

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Even though the sun wasn't out, everyone seemed to be having loads of fun sitting chatting, visiting with their families and having BBQ's.

See you next year!

Barrie Spring Auto Flea Market - 2010

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I visited my family in Ontario this past week . While in Orillia, visiting my brother Walter, the Barrie Auto Flea Market was on. I thought maybe I might find a replacement horn button and parking brake boot for the 1937 Dodge. But no-one could help me. We did have a great time trudging the over 250 acres of parts, cars and memorabilia.

We found loads of beautiful cars, including this red corvette, but there was way too much drool on the windshield, so we didn't buy it!  That's Walter trying to decide if he wanted to drive it home!

horn button
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Here is my horn button, but unfortunately it was attached to a very nice rodded 38 Dodge.  We couldn't disconnect the battery without creating a disturbance, so was unable to steal it!  We do know that they are out there somewhere, so will have to keep looking.  Or, maybe, this guy has got his duct taped together too!!

There are more pictures posted on Flickr, go and check them out! http://www.flickr.com/photos/46922211@N07/sets/72157624150627309/

Costco's Children's Miracle Network Fundraiser

1937 Dodge & 1938 Ford
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I attended the Children's Miracle Network Fundraiser at Costco today. We were supposed to go yesterday, but the rain kept us away. When I got there this morning, Norm Gable and his 1938 Ford were already set up.

Costco was really hopping!! It is estimated that on a normal Sunday 5000 people cross the threshold. Today, it seemed that number may be low.

Booths were set up by entrepeneurs and homeowners, selling their wares, with profits from the sale of the booths going to the Chidren's Miracle Network.

We were glad that we could participate and give the public a couple of beautiful cars to look at while pushing their full baskets back to their vehicles.

Children's Miracle Network poster
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An addition to the garage!

I had Don & Scott Robbins of Park Place Garage in Surrey, come over this morning and install a 3x8 overhead rack in the garage. They use Forged Racks which are made by a Canadian company based in Vancouver.

Park Place have transformed garages for Lottery Show Homes, the most recent being the Hometown Heroes Show Home.

Now, Del's wood which needs to dry out, can do so without taking up floor space around the cars.

Next on my list of Garage upgrades is the floor. While Don was here he gave me an estimate for the same beautiful floor that you see in the Show Home pictures .... Maybe next year!