[Mn-abs] C.A.R.S. Division at Convention

[Jeff Thompson]

> Subject: [il-talk] C.A.R.S. Division activities
>
> Greetings
> As some of you may know, and for those who don't, The NFB has a new
> division for those who have an interest in motor vehicles.  The C.A.R.S
> Division of the NFB, which stands for,Classic,Antique, Rods, and Special
> interest, was formed last year in Louisville at national convention for
> those who are interested in vehicles.  We would like to invite you to come
> and check out our activities, and join us in our love of all things
> automotive.
>
> Below you will see what we have planned.  We've put a lot of work into 
> this
> and hope you'll come and enjoy what we've done.  Even if you only have a
> passing interest in vehicles, I hope you'll find something of interest
> here, and help support the NFB's new division.  So without further
> ramblings,  Here's what we have planned so far.
>
> We will be selling 10 different models. 5 different cars that are about 6
> inches long (1/32 scale). There will be a 51 ford crestline, 48 Lincoln
> continental, 31 ford model A roadster, 25 model T, and a 49 ford woody
> station wagon.
> These will sell for around $12. and there will be 25 of each model. They
> are very detailed for the price with opening doors hoods and in some cases
> trunks.
> We will also be selling 5 different models that are about 12 inches long.
> (1/18 scale) These will be, a 1917 REO touring car, a 38 Cadillac sedan, a
> 38 Buck century convertible, a 50 GMC pickup, and I can't remember what
> the last one was. The larger cars will sell for between $35, and $50. 
> There
> will be 25 each of these too. All of these are really nice models. I have
> several of them in my collection. These are super detailed with engine
> wiring, spare tires in the trunks when needed, opening doors hoods and I
> think in a couple of places, even opening glove boxes, and such.
> In fact I'm the one who supplied the contact info for getting them, so you
> know they're quality units.
> On sunday we'll be having a Harley Davidson club come and display their
> motorcycles for all to see, and give a presentation at our meeting sunday
> night. This isn't a biker gang, they're older owners of Harleys. hehe
> On Wednesday afternoon we'll be having an antique car show with over 40
> cars from various antique car clubs, including a Cadillac club, the 
> antique
> car club of America, the veteran car club of America and 2 model A clubs.
> we'll have gloves for people to wear so they can touch the cars and really
> get a chance to look them over. some of these folks will give a talk to us
> at our meeting on Tuesday night, along with a rep from Ford motor company.
> We'll also have newspaper and TV coverage of the car show. We're also 
> going
> to make a video of the events which will go into the NFB records. Blind 
> and
> a car lover? well, we're here to tell ya. hehe Even Mrs Jernigan is 
> excited
> about all the things we're doing. Not bad for a brand new division eh?
> We're very enthusiastic about  this.  I hope you'll come and join us gear
> heads and take a trip down Memory Road.
> Well, these are the details as far as I know them. If I hear any more, 
> I'll
> pass it along.  Hope to see you in Dallas.
> Rick W Canode
> 2nd vice president
> C A R S Division
> National Federation of the Blind
>
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