Well, it was our 20th year, and to have one completely bad day in 20 years — well, I’ll take it. Its better odds than the lottery scratch offs!

First let me thank all those that showed up to help. You were great!

We had 102 cars come through the gate, and 14 swappers (could have had one more – right Howie), and of those 102, 96 registered. Once the rain came, it really put a damper on the show. We had 56 car owner ballots turned in, so we awarded the plaques at around 12:30 when the rain seemed to stop. By the time we were announcing the winners for Class 8, it started again.

Both the V-8’ers and the T-bird’ers helped close it all down, and it only took about 2 days to get everything dry. The real good news is that we had enough cars, swappers, and spectators to pay the bills. Each organization will be getting something back…….about enough to buy 2 cases of beer. BUT, we made it work — again.

I can not say enough about those that volunteered, helped, and likely got a bit wet. THANK YOU.

As you may now know, I did have several things on my mind that weekend (the car show, the Mustang raffle, and my dad’s health), and I appreciate all your support on a rather damp day.

So, we will regroup, dry out, and plan for August 12, 2007. Same time, same place, and better weather!

Bruce

On Saturday, September 9, 2006, Wayzata will be celebrating its Thirty-Second Annual James J. Hill Days. The weekend festivities will include a Food Fair, Carnival, Arts and Crafts Fair, Sidewalk Sales, Steamboat Minnehaha Tours, a Pig Roast, Passenger Train Rides, and many other activities including a Vintage Car Display from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the south parking lot of the Wayzata Bay Center.

You are cordially invited to bring your V-8 to the 32nd J. J. Hill Days Celebration. Many of you will remember the show we had two years ago during Wayzata’s 150th Birthday and have asked if we would do it again. We had about seventy great cars and trucks and would like to increase that to one hundred this year. This will be a “Show and Shine� event with no judging or trophies so here is your chance to get together with other vintage car enthusiasts and “kick the tires�.

Please call, write, fax or email by September 5th – your name, year and make of your car or cars and a phone number or email address where you may be reached. Please arrive before 10:00 AM and follow the signs to the Lake Street entrance to the Wayzata Bay Center south parking lot. You will be directed to a pre-assigned parking spot. There is a map on the reverse side of this page, but contact me if you need directions.

Roger Wothe, 952-473-3038 home, 952-473-0244 fax, 952-933-9981 office or rwothe@mchsi.com

Mary and I spent a week (July 24- 30) in Auburn, Indiana going to museums and getting our fill of cars.

We spent Wed. at the Auburn, Cord, Dusenberg Museum and had the most enjoyable time visiting with Mr. Meyers, a 94-year-old former employee of Auburn car manufacturer, E. L. Cord. He pointed out a museum

Display picture taken in 1929 of the Auburn assembly line with him at work. He still has his last check issued in 1929. He told of meeting and touring Jay Leno. And how Jay Leno keeps in touch with him, sending him articles and postcards. He said, “ I think I have something he wants.â€? (more…)

The August picnic meeting was another success. The weather was great and the food was wonderful. We also found out more details on the 2007 National Meet. It sound as though everything is in order and moving along nicely. The “Committee” will be asking for help from the general membership as they need it. Be ready to volunteer.

Those of you who did not make the tour to Chippewa Falls missed a great weekend. Gary Rosenberger (with help from Ron Goette) set up a wonderful tour route to get to Paul and Joan Oman’s “malt shop” and car display. Thanks to Paul and Joan for the burgers, fries and pop, and for the open garages full of cars in various stages of restoration. The Saturday night tour and the Sunday show and swap meet were great. Thanks, again to all who helped and to those who participated.

Our September meeting will be held at Broadway Pizza, 2025 NW River Road, in Minneapolis. For those who live on the south side of the metro area and would like to “tour” to the meeting, I have set up a simple route along west River Road. We will meet at the Lock & Dam #1 parking lot near the Ford Bridge at 6:15pm and leave at 6:30pm to travel to Broadway Pizza. To get to the starting point, take Minnehaha Ave to E 46th Street, turn east to 46th Ave S, Turn south (rt) one block to Godfrey Parkway, turn east (It) under the Ford Bridge. The Lock & Dam parking lot is about one block on the right.
Hope to see some of you there.

Duane Shuck