Hood Scoops October 2002

October 2002

Volume 10, Issue 10

Stress Reduction Technique:

A stress reduction technique that really works (so I've been told). Picture yourself near a mountain stream. Birds are softly chirping in the cool mountain air. No one, but you, knows your secret place. You are in total seclusion from the hectic place called "the world". The soothing sound of a gentle waterfall fills the air with burbling serenity. The water is crystal clear, and you can easily make out the face of the person you're holding under water.........

Frequently Asked Questions about Ford Motor Company's 100th Anniversary Celebration

Do I need to register in advance to attend the 100th Anniversary Celebration?
We are expecting tens of thousands of Ford Motor Company enthusiasts to join in our celebration. We encourage everyone to purchase tickets <https://fordcentennialreg.com/orderform/app/menu_welcome/index.cfm> in advance so that we can accommodate all of our guests.

Will I be able to display my collector's car on the grounds of the Henry Ford II World Center during the 100th Anniversary Celebration?
The display of thousands of classic and collector Ford Motor Company vehicles will be one of the highlights of the 100th Anniversary Celebration. An independent panel of automotive experts will select vehicles for display at Ford Motor Company's 100th Anniversary Celebration. Vehicles selected for display purposes will be of historical significance and/or reflect classic themes representative of Ford Motor Company's product lines (Ford, Lincoln, Mercury, Mazda, Aston Martin, Jaguar, Volvo, and Land Rover). Once you have purchased tickets <https://fordcentennialreg.com/orderform/app/menu_welcome/index.cfm> you will be provided with a Vehicle Display Application.

What is the schedule of events for the 100th Anniversary celebration?
The celebration is scheduled for Thursday, June 12, through Monday, June 16, 2003. While many of the details are not yet available, we can share two confirmed events.

Thursday, June 12, is Ford Racing Fan Appreciation Day. You'll have a chance to meet many of your Ford racing heroes, including drivers from NASCAR Winston Cup, NASCAR Busch Series and NASCAR Craftsman Truck.

On Monday, June 16, if you're a Ford Motor Company shareholder, you will be invited to attend the company's 47th annual meeting of shareholders, and the first shareholders' meeting of the company's second century.

Check this website often for updates on the event schedule, or register <https://fordcentennialreg.com/orderform/app/menu_welcome/index.cfm> to receive email notifications of when the site is updated.

Will there be entertainment during the celebration? Who will be performing?
Plans for an outdoor theatre are underway. The theatre will feature live entertainment including: Motown, jazz, rock and country artists (talent to be announced later). Check this website often for event updates, or register <https://fordcentennialreg.com/orderform/app/menu_welcome/index.cfm> to receive email notifications of when the site is updated.

What other Ford-related activities are available in the Dearborn area?
Within a mile of the Henry Ford II World Center are Henry Ford Museum & Greenfield Village and the Henry Ford Estate. Both Henry Ford Museum & Greenfield Village and the Henry Ford Estate are offering discounted admission through the registration site.

Henry Ford Museum & Greenfield Village is the nation's largest indoor/outdoor history museum. For information on this world-renowned attraction, visit http://www.hfmgv.org.

The Henry Ford Estate is the former home of Henry Ford and his wife Clara, who lived there from 1915 until their deaths in 1947 and 1950. For more information on this National Historic Landmark on the campus of the University of Michigan-Dearborn, visit http://www.henryfordestate.com.

What hotels are available in the Dearborn/Detroit area?
We have compiled a list of hotels <Hotels> in the Metro Detroit and surrounding areas. Please note, this listing is a guideline and is not complete. Ford Motor Company does not endorse nor support the hotels. Ford Motor Company is not responsible for rates or the conditions of the hotels.

I am (or my group is) planning to travel to attend the Ford Motor Company 100th Anniversary Celebration. Will Ford provide any monetary assistance?
Due to the number of individuals and groups that plan to attend the event, Ford Motor Company is not able to reimburse individuals or groups for travel or travel-related expenses.

If you didn't find the answer to your question, send us a note <mailto:100years@ford.com>.

I was contacted by a lady from Flatonia who has invited us to participate in CZHILISPIEL. This is an annual event consisting of a parade, car show and a lot of small town cooking, eating, drinking, crafts and whatever. We have been invited to carry the parade marshal and lot of pretty girls (I get the girls). Sounds like what we do best. I will turn this over to our main man in Moulton and see what we can do. The event is Oct 26 & 27 we would need to be there at 10:00 on the morning of the 27th. --Bob Vickers

This very simple note started a barrage of emails within the group that can not be re-printed in a family newsletter. But I kept them all, and they may appear elsewhere!!

Illinois Hobbyists Defeat Goofy Operable Vehicle Removal Legislation

Illinois SEMA Action Network clubs and contacts were able to defeat truly "extraordinary" Illinois legislation (H.B. 3399) that would have allowed county boards to declare certain operable vehicles on private property a nuisance and order their removal. Only vehicles registered as "historic" would have been exempt. Under current Illinois law, only inoperable vehicles can be targeted for removal.

Had H.B. 3399 passed, owners would have had only seven days to remove a vehicle before facing stiff fines. If the owner could not afford to move it, the vehicle could have been removed by the local law enforcement agency.

SEMA and Illinois hobbyists successfully argued that H.B. 3399 would grant county boards subjective and unchecked authority to label legally registered vehicles - including project vehicles - as nuisances, based solely on their appearance. This would make it increasingly difficult for hobbyists to work on collector vehicles on private property and would be unfair to low-income vehicle owners, many of whom depend on the low-cost transportation that older, and naturally less pristine, cars provide.

Without question, H.B. 3399 was overreaching legislation that could have trampled on the rights of Illinois vehicle collectors, customizers, restorers, and shade-tree mechanics. SEMA would like to highlight the efforts of the following Illinois SEMA Action Network member clubs in defeating this legislation: Northern Illinois Impala Club, Allante Appreciation Group, Southern Illinois Street Machines, Heartland Vintage Truck Club, Chicagoland Buick Club, Prairie A's Antique Ford Club, Model A Ford Club of America-Salt Creek Chapter.