APRIL 2023 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, April 4, 2023, 7 pm at North Domingo Baca Multigenerational Center, 7600 Carmel NE, one-half block North and West of Paseo Del Norte and Wyoming. Program by Montie Avery, Join us for a walk through history, trivia and humor. Refreshments by Joe Baird.
NEXT BOARD MEETING: TBD
BREAKFAST GROUP: Saturday, April 8th, 8:30am at Owl Café, 800 Eubank Blvd NE
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
APRIL 4th MEETING
Our April meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 4th at 7pm at the North Domingo Baca Mutigenerational Center at 7600 Carmel NE. Our speaker this month is Montie Avery. Join us for a trip through the history of Las Vegas, New Mexico. The Meadow City was the first city to be reached by the ATSF Railroad. It was the largest city in New Mexico for a time and was considered to become New Mexico’s Capitol. Walk with me through Las Vegas and absorb their rich history, architecture, and learn of the characters who made Las Vegas what it is today.
You will learn; When was Las Vegas in Absaroka County, whose blue 1965 Ford Econoline Pickup can be seen in the movie Easy Rider, what factory in Las Vegas contributed to the safety of WWII pilots, what was Momma Lucy’s Gang, what roof did Kearney stand on to declare New Mexico was a part of the US, who was hanged at the Bridge Street/Gallinas Creek bridge, why was the Plaza Hotel renamed Hotel Romine, why is there a Rough Rider Museum, and what famous Western Cowboy actor lived in one of Las Vegas’ 2 story rock houses???????
As usual, we will have a fun raffle and refreshments provided by Joe Baird.
April 8th Breakfast
Breakfast will be Saturday the 8th at 8:30 am at The Owl Café at 800 Eubank Blvd. NE. Enjoy time with your friends at fellow club members at this iconic institution and partake of a delicious breakfast.
April Birthdays and Anniversaries
Philip Lovato (1) Richard & Barbara Polk (23)
Joe Abbin (4) George & Jackie Abernathy (28)
Lorna Azevedo (16)
Johanna Glover (16)
Nancy Agnew (17)
Bob Agnew (18)
Gus Van de Velde (27)
President’s Message for April 2023 Chris Joiner
Welcome to another month. The year is flying by. Welcome to spring. I hope we will have some warm days that are not too hot. I am excited for the months to come because of all the events and speakers we have lined up. We are still putting the final touches together for the Las Cruces trip in June. I would like to thank George and Jackie for offering to help Amy and me put together a fantastic tour. We are also brainstorming for a fall tour to see the leaves change. That trip will probably be to Taos and the Enchanted Circle, which includes Angel Fire, Eagles Nest, and Red River. Any time we get to drive our cars is a great time. Also, please feel free to make suggestions for short day tours that we can do in collaboration with the Saturday breakfast. I hope everyone has a great month.
Minutes of the March 7th Meeting
The meeting was called to order by President Chris. There were 13 members in attendance and one guest…our speaker Don Vigil. Chris welcomed all and made sure everyone had received the newsletter. Treasurer Amy reported that the only exciting thing in the last month is we paid for a memorial brick in memory of Lou Gorenz. Amy mentioned that we are still collecting dues and are only missing them from a few people. Chris offered several birthday greetings. There were no anniversaries. Thanks to Joe Warren for providing refreshments this evening. The refreshment signup sheet was then passed around. There were no corrections or additions to the February meeting minutes. Chris announced that donations for the raffle are always welcome. Roger said he is looking for old New Mexico license plates to cut out the Zia and put on the black Route 66 plates. Tonight’s donations included a Mustang pillow, a license plate Roger made, some books from Joe Abbin and some jelly George made. When old business was mentioned, Joe Abbin brought up an article in a magazine, about Frank Corey. Joe Warren gave an update on Max Glover. He has been in the hospital but is home today. Joe Abbin announced the passing of Roger Campbell, a former member. Joe and Chris told fond stories about Roger. Chris mentioned that this month’s breakfast will be 3/11 at Hello Deli on Jefferson. There will be no outing afterwards. Chris also announced that our next club meeting will be on April 7th, 7pm at North Domingo Baca Multigenerational Center. Montie Avery will have a presentation for us that evening. Chris said that the April breakfast will be on Saturday the 8th and asked for suggestions. There were a few suggestions but it was decided that we would just pick a place and email everyone as it gets closer. We were tentatively going to visit East Mesa Auto Electric after breakfast that day, but Joe Abbin said that would probably not be able to happen. Chris talked about the trip to Las Cruces and the Globo Rojo Museum in June and announced that the hotel information was sent out in an email and is included in the newsletter. Joe provided a crime report, which was about the high crime and empty jail. As far as new business, Joyce mentioned several dates of upcoming car shows and cruises. Joe Abbin mentioned that the Good Guys car show in Scottsdale is later this month. He thinks that the V8 club should have a table there. Bob Payne brought in an old (1953) brittle Ford calendar that was specially made for Ford’s 50th anniversary. Joe Abbin also shared a couple of items. We had refreshments and the raffle. Don Vigil gave a very informative presentation about how he acquired Starters and Generators of New Mexico and what all they do there. It was quite interesting.
2023 OFFICERS & DIRECTORS
President: Chris Joiner (amy2001tweety@hotmail.com) 505-382-8723
Vice-President: George Abernathy (docszoo22@gmail.com) 505-771-2113
Secretary: Jackie Abernathy (docszoo22@gmail.com) 505-269-4010
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: Don Gutierrez 951-241-4959
Director: Jeff Jackson (jbjaxun@gmail.com) 505-908-7565
Director: Bill Joiner (joinerenterprise@cs.com) 505-238-1794
Director: Joe Warren (jbwarren302@gmail.com) 505-554-1387
Director: Roger Wilbur 505-603-5031
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
Hotel Information for June Las Cruces Trip
As you know, we will be going to Las Cruces on 6/02 and returning 6/04. We have secured a block of rooms at the SpringHill Suites there for $104 per night. You may use the link in this article to make your reservation or you may call them at #575-541-8887 and reference the dates and "Antique Car Club" to make your reservation.
Please let us know once you have made your reservation.
Book your group rate for Antique Car Club
You will find the information for your online reservation link below. If you have questions or need help with the link, please do not hesitate to ask. We appreciate your business and look forward to a successful event.
Event Summary:
Antique Car Club
Start Date: Friday, June 2, 2023
End Date: Sunday, June 4, 2023
Last Day to Book: Friday, May 12, 2023
Hotel(s) offering your special group rate:
· SpringHill Suites Las Cruces for 104 USD per night
MEMBERSHIP
Welcome new member Ken Chapman of Springer, New Mexico. Ken is the proud owner of a 1935 Pickup. If you have not renewed your membership, please do so promptly so the new roster can be compiled.
TRUE COST OF A CLASSIC RESTORATION
Balance Sheet
Hours searching the internet $0.00
Purchase of a ton of rust on four wheels $5,000.00
Flowers for wife to break the news $50.00
Dinner at restaurant after argument with wife $120.00
Restoration cost – engine and transmission rebuild $8,000.00
Restoration cost – chassis rebuild $5,000.00
Parts and endless trips to Swap Meets $1,600.00
New Lounge suite to balance ledger and keep wife happy $3,500.00
Restoration cost – bodywork and paint $7,000.00
Flowers for wife to save buying new kitchen suite $50.00
Dinner at restaurant after argument with wife $120.00
Family trip to Tropical Island to offset 1000 hours spent in the garage $4,000.00
Restoration cost – new upholstery and soft top $6,300.00
New outfilt for wife to save another argument $450.00
Dinner at restaurant after argument with wife $120.00
Inspection, Registration and other on-road costs $1,200.00
Dinner at restaurant to celebrate completion $120.00
Hairdressing cost after wife’s first ride in an open top tourer $60.00
BBQ to have neighbors over to see the finished project $90.00
Paint touch up after neighbor’s son drew on the car $150.00
Settled out of court cost for clobbering neighbor’s son $600.00
New outfit for wife to go out rallying $450.00
New shoes to go with new outfilt for wife to go out rallying $150.00
New hand bag to go with new shoes and outfit for wife to go out rallying $100.00
Dinner at restaurant after asking wife to economize $120.00
New clutch after teaching wife to drive a classic car $400.00
Dinner at restaurant after shouting at wife while teaching wife to drive a
Classic car $120.00
Repairs to front guard after wife’s second lesson $600.00
Candlelight dinner at home (can no longer afford restaurant) after
Shouting at wife to watch where she is going $20.00
Advertisement online for Classic Car for Sale $20.00
TOTAL $45,390.00
Proceeds from sale of Classic Car $29,500.00
Balance added to Mortgage $15,890.00
Taken from the April 2023 Rumble Sheet – Twin Cities Regional Group
Tumbleweed Early Ford V8 Club Calendar for 2023
April
Tuesday 4th – 7pm Club Meeting at North Domingo Baca Multigenerational Center – Program by Montie Avery - “Tour de Las Vegas“. Refreshments by Joe Baird.
Saturday 8th Breakfast – Owl Cafe
May
Tuesday 2nd – 7pm Club Meeting at North Domingo Baca Multigenerational Center – Program by Melissa Drake on NM Transit. Refreshments by Joe Abbin.
Saturday 6th - Breakfast at 9am with Poco Quatros Model A Club at Paradise Hills Country Club
Sunday 21st – NMCCC Museum Car Show
Monday 29th – Club Birthday Party
June
Fri – Sun 2nd-4th – Tour to Las Cruces and Globo Rojo Museum
Tuesday 6th – 7pm Club Meeting at North Domingo Baca Multigenerational Center – Program on Recycling. Refreshments by the Abernathys
Saturday 10th – Breakfast followed by a visit to the Wheels Museum
July
Tuesday 4th – Parade in Corrales followed by picnic at Azevedos
Saturday 8th – Collector Car Appreciation Day
Tuesday 11th – 7pm Club Meeting at North Domingo Baca Multigenerational Center – Program on “Bombing and Blowing Things Up”. Refreshments open.
Saturday 15th – 8:30am Breakfast
August
Tuesday 1st – 7pm Club Meeting at North Domingo Baca Multigenerational Center – Program by Warren of McBride Springs & Welding. Refreshments open.
Saturday 12th – 8:30am Breakfast
Sunday 13th – All Clubs’ Picnic
September
Tuesday 5th – 7pm Club Meeting at North Domingo Baca Multigenerational Center – Program by the Rattlesnake Museum. Refreshments open.
Saturday 9th – 8:30am Breakfast
Sunday 24th – NM Car Council Fall Car Show and Cruise
New Mexico State Fair date unknown as yet.
Tour of Northern New Mexico to be planned for September or October.
October
Tuesday 3rd – 7pm Club Meeting at North Domingo Baca Multigenerational Center – Program by Lorna Azevedo. Refreshments open
Saturday 14th – 8:30am Breakfast
November
Tuesday 7th – 7pm Club Meeting at North Domingo Baca Multigenerational Center – Program by Larry Azevedo speaking on Henry Ford. Refreshments open.
Saturday 11th – 8:30am Breakfast
December
Saturday 9th – 1pm Potluck Christmas Gathering
April 2023 CLASSIFIED ADS
For Sale: Radiator for 1953 Ford P.U. - very good $150. Gary McGlasson 505-250-1586
For Sale: 1941 Ford Super Deluxe Convertible and 1940 Mercury Sedan Coupe, Call for full description. Max Glover 505-792-2011.
For Sale: 1936 Ford Cabriolet, $30,000. Tan exterior, LeBaron-Bonney interior and top. Working radio in box with correct controls is included. Extra parts go with the convertible. Bob Quirici 505-821-1646 or 505-350-2454
For Sale: 1947 Ford Super Deluxe Coupe – 100-HP, Stock V8 Flathead. Was acquired from previous owner in 2020, all new parts and work done has been in the last two years/400miles. Straight body, good upholstery, and headliner, all works except clock and radio. Good chrome, believed to be original paint, drives nice. $22,000 OBO, would consider trade. For info call or text 505-259-0300 no later than 6pm MSDT, please.
Storage: Outdoor $25/month, secure yard. Joe Abbin 505-296-7678
For Sale: 1926 Model T, Roadster Project. Jim Clements 505-884-7912
For Sale: 1953 Ford flathead V-8. Partially dis-assembled but complete. Many new and used parts including two transmissions, new water pumps, etc. To be sold as one lot.
Gary Bachman, gbach2736@gmail.com, 505-850-9026
For Sale: 1940 Ford Deluxe Convertible, All-steel body, Maroon color exterior (Prowler Purple Metallica) White buckskin interior. Modern Ford 351 Windsor motor, Automatic C-4 transmission. Lokar CMC4BM shifter, Power steering. Front end: Heidts Mustang II
Rear end: Ford 9" with disc Brakes. Tubular control Arms, American Auto Wire
Harness: Highway 15, After market vintage air conditioning, New Battery.
Car runs and drives beautifully. Excellent condition! $43,000 OBO
Contact Wanda at 505-450-3606 for more information
Services Offered: Vintage engine rebuilding, any make, any model. Stock or modified. Dynamometer testing available. Results guaranteed. References available. Gary McGlasson, 505-250-1586.
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.