MAY 2022 TUMBLEWEED CLUB OF NEW MEXICO
RG #79, EARLY FORD V-8 CLUB OF AMERICA, PO BOX 21538, ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87154-1538
MEETS FIRST TUESDAY OF THE MONTH, 7:00 P.M., LOCATION TBA
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PLEASE NOTE: All meetings include Show & Tell. Members are encouraged to bring items to share.
NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, May 3rd, 7 pm at North Domingo Baca Multigenerational Center, classroom 7 at 7600 Carmel NE, one-half block North and West of Paseo Del Norte and Wyoming. Program on NM History by Montie Avery, Refreshments by the Clements.
NEXT BOARD MEETING: TBD
BREAKFAST GROUP: Sunday, May 15th after setup at the Museum Car Show
CLUB WEBSITE: Be sure to check out our website at www.abqfordflatheadv8.com Updated “current Information and calendar” is on the current information page. More club pictures are on the website.
FORD V8 FOUNDATION WEBSITE: Another interesting website to check out is www.fordv8foundation.org
EARLY FORD V8 CLUB OF AMERICA WEBSITE: www.earlyfordv8.org
May 3rd CLUB MEETING
We will be meeting at 7pm on Tuesday May 3rd, at North Domingo Baca Multigenerational Center at 7600 Carmel NE. Our program will be presented by Montie Avery, whose information follows.
Montie W. Avery has lived in New Mexico for most of the past 60 years after growing up in the far North West of Missouri and going to college in Dallas. While at Dallas Christian College he met and married an Albuquerque native, Billie Kelsoe.
Growing up in a rural farming community which was miles and miles from any real adventure he developed a passion for travel, history, photography, reading, and writing. After 50+ years in the Insurance Industry, most as an Investigator, he retired in 2015. Retirement provided additional hours of leisure time that could be filled with avocations such as joining multiple historical societies, characterizations of historical individuals, traveling (10 trips to Europe), photographing of churches for an annual Christmas card, historical interruption at Rancho de las Golondrinas, and during Covid the opportunity to “attend” multiple Zoom lectures.
A book entitled THE COLORFUL COWBOY as seen through a Kaleidoscope will soon be available on Amazon.
When Covid forced us to spend more time at home he began to write an Email Blog which went out to 50-60 friends at least once a week. The blog went thru several renditions before arriving at its present series which is entitled “Forgotten New Mexico Tales”.
With over 50 “Forgotten New Mexico Tales” to choose from you might hear him expound on such topics as: Was there a 47-star flag, Where is Blackdom, NM, Who is Vincenti de Silva, Gallup’s Coal Union War, Where is Bloodville, NM, Did Elfigo Baca live in Albuquerque, and did Poncho visit Columbus?
MUSEUM CAR SHOW
Sunday, May 15th, will be the Car Show at the Albuquerque Museum, 2000 Mountain Rd NW @ 19th Street. Doors open at 8 am. Please see the flyer later in this newsletter for more details.
President’s Message for May 2022 Chris Joiner
Time has sure flown since our last meeting. Thank you, Joe, for a very interesting and informative presentation on Crime and Crime Prevention. Amy and I were disappointed that we were unable to join the group for the drive to Madrid. I have been working 7 days a week, and Amy has been working 6 days a week plus is taking a class for grad school. We hear that there was a great turn out for the drive, including several members of the Model A club. We have several exciting events coming up soon, including the Museum car show on May 15th and the club birthday party on Memorial Day. It is so nice that we are all becoming more active now that maybe the pandemic is a thing of the past. We are hoping that our schedules let up a little and that we can join in some events very soon. Regardless, the weather is nice so it is a perfect time to get out and enjoy.
Minutes of the April 5th, 2022 Meeting
The meeting was called to order by President Chris Joiner. There were 21 present including Larry Whaley and new members Nick and Diana Bakas. From the police department; Brian McCutcheon and Paul Pacheko were in attendance.
Treasurer Amy reported that we are doing well financially. Happy Birthday greetings went out to Phil Lovato, Gene Dierschke, Joe Abbin, Lou Gorenz, Lorna Azevedo, Johanne Glover, Nancy Agnew, Bob Agnew, and Gus Van de Velde. Anniversary greetings were extended to Lou and Mary Gorenz, Richard and Barbara Polk and George and Jackie Abernathy. Thanks to Max and Johanne Glover for providing refreshments. The For Sale/Wanted ads were passed around as was the refreshment signups.
Old Business: There were no corrections to last month’s meeting minutes. Joyce reported many activities going on through the NM Council of Car Clubs. The Museum Car Show is on May 15 with a theme of convertibles. There will be an all club picnic at Oak Flats in August, Collector Car Appreciation Day on July 9th, and the Swap Meet in September is still searching for a new location.
Jeff reported that the tour of Frank Brown’s garages was well attended and housed a great collection of interesting cars. Joyce read a thank you from Frank and Andi Brown to the club.
The program tonight will be by Joe Abbin on Crime & Crime Prevention.
Jeff made a motion that we establish a lifetime membership with the criteria being 85 years of age and having been a member for at least 10 years. Beth seconded the motion and the motion carried by a show of hands of the membership present.
New Business: April’s tour will be Saturday, April 9th to Madrid. The meeting place will be Smith’s on Tramway at Central at 9:30am. There will be time for shopping and lunch in Madrid.
Sunday, May 15th is the car show at the Albuquerque Museum. Gates open at 8am.
Joe will be planning the Club Birthday Party on Memorial Day. Details will follow.
The next meeting will be Tuesday, May 7th at 7pm at North Domingo Baca Multigenerational Center. The program will be on NM history by Montie Avery.
Max told us he received a call from Laguna Nigel, California about his Mercury.
Refreshments were enjoyed and Joe Abbin regaled us with information about the update of his book ABQ Blues and how crime is still running rampant in Albuquerque. Paul Pacheko, who is running for Bernalillo County Sheriff, also added his thoughts to the program. The meeting ended with a great raffle.
Newsletter Note
Members are encouraged to submit articles, ads and photographs for inclusion in the newsletter. Please understand we have a volunteer Newsletter Editor so try and submit typed and proofed articles, comments, and new want ads. The deadline for submissions is the 20th of the month. Beth Jackson, 505-908-7564, or email: JBJaxun@gmail.com
Memorial Day Club Birthday Party
The Club will be hosting our annual Club Birthday Party on Monday, May 30th. Joe Abbin is in charge of organizing and will be giving us details shortly. Keep the date open and watch your emails or attend the May meeting for more information.
2022 OFFICERS & DIRECTORS
President: Chris Joiner (amy2001tweety@hotmail.com) 505-382-8723
Vice-President: R Jeff Jackson (jbjaxun@gmail.com) 505-908-7565
Secretary: Beth Jackson (jbjaxun@gmail.com) 505-908-7564
Treasurer: Amy Joiner (amy2001tweety@hotmail.com) 505-382-8724
Director: Joe Abbin (roadrunnerengr@msn.com) 505-263-1946
Director: Larry Bost (LBost111@gmail.com) 505-379-7891
Director: Roger Wilbur 505-603-5031
Director: Joe Warren (jbwarren302@gmail.com) 505-554-1387
Director: George Abernathy (docszoo22@gmail.com) 505-771-2113
May Birthdays
Bob Napier (6) Betty Leupold (21)
Early Ford V-8 Club Tumbleweed Members
A long-time friend and fellow Ford lover as well as a retired employee,
sent me a copy of the Early Ford V-8 Foundation Newsletter which noted
a memorial contribution made by the Tumbleweed Chapter in Tom
Patterson’s name.
My family and I would like to express our appreciation and thanks to all
of you for this honor. As a 1951 Graduate of Henry Ford Trade School
And River Rouge Plant Tool and Die employee, I know that Tom would
be very pleased to know that his name continues in the history of appreciation
for “old Fords” and the history of Ford Motor Company.
Thank you,
Dee Patterson and Family
Lou and Mary Gorenz Anniversary
Lou and Mary Gorenz are celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary. Lou and the former Mary Faichney were united in marriage April 18, 1952 in Wichita Falls, Texas, Mary’s hometown. The couple met while Lou was stationed at Sheppard Air Force Base, where he was relocated to after joining in Saint Elmo, Illinois, his hometown. They moved to Albuquerque in 1958.
Mary is an avid bridge player and Lou an old car collector and a collector of old cars. They enjoy spending time with friends and family. They are the parents of Fred, Don, Maura, Debbie, Alan and Gail. The family includes 12 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, and a great grandchild arriving in July.
Lou and Mary will be celebrating their anniversary with family in Albuquerque. Their children say they are great role models for their family and couldn’t have asked for two greater parents.
THE DEARBORN AND BOTSFORD INNS
The Dearborn Inn in Dearborn, Michigan, was conceived by Edsel and Henry Ford in the early 1930’s to welcome travelers flying into the Ford Airport, located adjacent to the Inn. Within several years of the inn’s opening in 1931, the airport closed, as Ford got out of the aviation business. The inn prospered as a first-class hotel, dining room and tavern. The building was designed by Detroit architect, Albert Kahn, as an 18th- or early 19th-century inn, and featured the best accommodations of the 1930’s. The inn still exists, operated by Marriott, and the dining room and tavern are still open. The property is a designated historic site, and well worth a visit.
The Botsford Inn is not so well known, but it was also a part of Henry Ford’s life. The inn was built as a home in 1836 by Orrin Weston and converted into a tavern by Stephen Jennings in 1841. Milton Botsford bought what was then called the Sixteen Mile House in 1860, and renamed it the Botsford Tavern. It was a stagecoach stop, popular with drovers, farmers and travelers on the Grand River plank road. Henry Ford, who in the 1880’s attended dances at the inn with his future wife Clara, bought it in 1924. He moved the building back on the property, which was in danger of being destroyed for a road widening project. Henry renovated the inn to reflect the Victorian era. He first used it as a private retreat. Later he turned it into a restaurant, which operated until 1951. The Anhut family then bought the property, operating it as one of the state's oldest inns until 1999. Around 1960, new wings were added to the building. Botsford Hospital bought the property. The hospital removed the newer wings and preserved the historic parts of the building. The exterior reflects its Ford-era appearance, and it is designated as a historic property. It is a part of the Botsford Hospital Complex in Farmington Hills, Michigan.
Pineapple Whipped Cream Pie Escalloped Tomatoes
Dearborn Inn Botsford Inn
1 #2 ½ can crushed pineapple 1 #2 ½ can tomatoes
1 cup sugar 1 small onion, chopped fine
Pinch of salt ¼ cup butter
Juice of ½ lemon 1 ¼ cups dry bread cubes
2 Tbsp cornstarch ½ cup brown sugar
1 unbaked pie shell 1 tsp salt
Whipped cream 1/8 tsp pepper
Cook pineapple with sugar, salt and lemon Saute the onion in butter, using an iron frying pan.
juice. Thicken with cornstarch. Pour into pie Add bread cubes and sugar; cook slowly. Stir in
shell and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. tomatoes and seasoning. Place mixture in buttered
Let cool; then serve topped with whipped cream. shallow pan and bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.
Submitted by Joyce Clements
Pictures from the Madrid Tour
SEPTEMBER COUNCIL SWAP MEET
Ron & Su Rymarz have been diligently seeking a place to have a September swap meet sponsored by the Car Council. They have located a new location in the Los Lunas area. The owner of the property is very willing to allow us to use the area. The only caveat is that VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED! Ron and Su will continue with the plan, provided that enough volunteers step up now. In order to use the area, about 50 volunteers will be needed, each to put in 3 hours or so each. No one will have to be on duty for every day of the meet, but volunteers will be needed mostly on Thursday, September 22 to measure and mark spaces and put up signs, on Friday afternoon to help register vendors, direct traffic and park vendors; and on Saturday morning early to direct traffic and park vendors. Equipment and supplies will be provided, but man and woman power is needed. Other smaller jobs will require help throughout the meet. If you are willing to put in some time on one of the jobs, please e-mail rryma5@aol.com, the sooner, the better. Plans will proceed as soon as enough people volunteer to help. Otherwise, no swap meet.
New Mexico Council of Car Clubs
Albuquerque Museum
36th Annual
Sunday, May 15, 2022 - 10:00am to 3:30pm
Gates Open at 8:00am
Enter from Old Town Road
Featuring
Topless
Open toAntique, Classic, Special Interest, Stock & Modified Cars, Trucks, Motorcycles & Motor Scooters
$10 Entry Fee Per Vehicle
Free Public Admission to Car Show
Dash Plaques - Museum Admission Tickets
There will be a Special Toy and Model Program and an Auto Art Exhibit inside the Museum Special Events Room at Albuquerque Museum
2000 Mountain Road NW at 19th Street
For more information call:
Albuquerque Museum – 243-7255 “Press 0”, 9am-5pm Monday through Friday
NMCCC information Email – joyce@nmcarcouncil.com
Website – http://nmcarcouncil.com
UPCOMING EVENTS
MAY
May 1 – Northern NM Honor Flight & Car Show – NM Veterans’ Memorial, 1100 Louisiana Blvd SE, Albuquerque – Entry $20, Public Free – 8am-3pm – Benefit to send veterans to Washington, D.C. – Shirley Johnson (505)410-3978
May 7 – 2022 Antique Tractor & Car Show – Corrales Rec Center, Front Field, 500 Jones Rd, Corrales – Food, music – Free public parking & entry – Car entry $5 or donate blood on site – Grif Newcomb gnewcomb21@gmail.com or https://facebook.com/events/s/antique-tractor-show/4941016639345399
May 7 – VVCC 46th Annual Car Show – Courthouse Parking Lot, 401 N Virginia, Roswell – Open to all years/makes/models – Setup 7-9am, show 9am-3pm – Awards by decade – (575)622-4350
May 14-15 – Dragstrip Swap Meet – Albuquerque Dragway – Setup Saturday 5am-8am, Open to public 8am-3pm – Overnight camping Saturday only – 10X60 space $40 for both days, or 20X20 smaller space – Michael Valenzuela (505)315-6949 or mike.hawgz@yahoo.com
May 15 – Albuquerque Museum Car, Model, Art Shows – 2000 Mountain Rd NW, Albuquerque – Open to all makes, models, Features Convertibles 1989 & older – Dash plaques & Museum tickets, no trophies – Entry $10 – Gates open 7:30am and close at 10:00am – No pre-registration – No sales of merchandise or vehicles allowed per – joyce@nmcarcouncil.com
May 21 – San Juan County 7th Annual Craft Fair, Car Show & Toys for Tots – O & G Hardware, Flora Vista – (505)635-3993
May 20-22 – Corvair Tri-State Meet – Glenwood Springs, CO – Corvairs, NM sponsor https://tristatecorvairs.com/
May 25 – NMCCC General Meeting – 1717 6th St. NW, Albuquerque – 7pm – Open to any Member Club member joyce@nmcarcouncil.com for questions or directions
May 28 – Land of Enchantment GTO Club 12th Annual ACCH Benefit Car Show – Raymond Sanchez Community Center, 9800 4thSt NW, Albuquerque – Benefits Albuquerque Christian Children’s home – Open to all makes & models – Entry $20, free to spectators – Register 7:30-8:45am, show 9am-2pm – Trophies, raffles, food trucks, DJ Rockin’ Rob, live auction, 50/50raffle – Angela Vigil vigil_an@icloud.com
May 28 – Secret City Car Show – Overlook Park, White Rock – 10am-3pm, roll in 9am – Food truck, prizes – Jeff Harkins jeffdharkins@gmail.com
May 28-29 – MCA Regional Car Show – Marriott Pyramid Hotel, Albuquerque – Open to Mustangs, Fords – Eric Shirley (505)268-2595 – See video at https://youtu.be/_kgPWNUmXEU
May 29 – FCOCCA Just for Fun Car Show – Riverfest Veterans Park, Farmington
Out of State Events
May 13-15 – Woody’s Western Invasion – Famoso Drag Strip, Bakersfield, CA – Open to Tri-Fives – Tri-5 Assn
(855)567-1957 or www.americantrifive.com
June 1-6, 2022 – Early Ford V-8 Club Eastern National Meet – Franklin, TN 630-858-9424 or www.2022enm.com
July 9-14, 2022 – Early Ford V-8 Club Western National Meet – Wenatchee, Washington www.efv8psrg.org
September 16-23, 2022 – The Border Affair Driving Tour – Colorado and New Mexico – Lou Mraz 303-755-4637 or lfmj60@aol.com
Businesses Used by Members
(Send us names of businesses you have used)
1. Starters and Alternators of New Mexico, 3711 Franciscan St NE, Albuquerque NM 87107, 505-344-5025, Eldon.
2. Skinners Carburetor & Distributor Service, 300 Aspen Ave NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102, 505-344-3704, Albert & Nic.
3. McBride’s Springs & Welding, 1010 2nd St NW, Albuquerque NM 87102, 505-242-2174.
4. Old Car Garage/World Wide Automotive, 3232 Girard Blvd NE, Albuquerque NM 505-881-2722, Bob.
5. The Santa Fe Detail, 7512 Avenger Way, Unit 2, Santa Fe NM 87507, 505-204-5120, Luis.
6. Horizon Auto Glass & Tint, 8201 Menaul Blvd NE, Albuquerque NM 87110, 505-897-9000, Rod Williams. Also at 1560 Deborah Rd SE, Rio Rancho NM 87124, 505-822-1717.
Jokes of the Month
What kind of tea is hard to swallow? Reality
Why couldn’t the pony sing a lullaby? She’s a little horse.
What did the pig say when it was hot outside? I’m bacon out here.
Why do we tell actors to break a leg? Because every play has a cast.
What did one traffic light say to the other? Stop looking at me, I’m changing.
How does a rabbi make coffee? Hebrews it.
Tumbleweed Early Ford V8 Club Calendar for 2022
May
Tuesday 3rd Club Meeting 7pm Program Refreshments Clements
Sunday 15th Museum Car Show, 8am
Monday 30th Club Birthday Party
June
Tuesday 7th Club Meeting 7pm – Program – Auto Electric, Refreshments Don Gutierrez
Saturday 11th Breakfast 8:30am
July
Tuesday 5th Club Meeting 7pm – Radiators, Refreshments Joe Baird
Monday 4th Parade in Corrales and Hopefully Picnic at Azevedo’s
Saturday 9th Breakfast 8:30am
August
Tuesday 2nd Club Meeting 7pm – Program – Max Wade on goats, Refreshments open
??? All Clubs Picnic
Saturday 13th Breakfast 8:30am
September
Tuesday 6th Club Meeting 7pm – Program on medical, Refreshments open
Sunday 11th State Fair Car Show
Friday – Sunday 23rd – 25th - Annual NMCCC Auto Swap Meet
October
Tuesday 4th Club Meeting 7pm – Program – Pinstriping, Refreshments open
Saturday 8th Tour to the Tunnels followed by lunch
November
Tuesday 1st Club Meeting 7pm Officer Election – Program – Women’s Interests, Refreshments open
Friday/Saturday 11/12th Overnight tour to Las Cruces
December
Saturday 10th Club Christmas Party (tentatively pot luck)
Tuesday 13th (tentative Board meeting with new and old officers and directors plan for 2023)