AUGUST 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
V8
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PLEASE NOTE: All meetings include Show & Tell. Members are encouraged to bring items to share.
NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, August 1, 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 Warren of McBride Springs & Welding.
NEXT BOARD MEETING: TBD
BREAKFAST GROUP:
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
AUGUST 1ST MEETING
The August meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 1st, 7pm, at North Domingo Baca Mutigenerational Center. The speaker will be Warren of McBride Springs & Welding. Come with your questions and prepare to learn. As usual, there will be a raffle held and refreshments will be provided by the Van de Velde’s and Anthony Wagner.
President’s Message for August 2023 Chris Joiner
Welcome to another month. It’s hard to believe we are already to August! Where has this year gone? We have had some great events so far this year, and will hopefully have some more in the coming months.
I don’t know about everyone else, but I am ready for a little bit cooler weather. Our old cars seem to run better when it’s not so hot, too.
I hope everyone is excited for the State Fair. It will be here before we know it, and promises to be a fun time.
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
Minutes of the July 11th Meeting
There was nothing orderly about this meeting. When we arrived at our regular location, we were told that we were not on the schedule for the evening and that they could not accommodate us due to classrooms being shut because they didn’t have air conditioning. President Chris was in touch with Joe Abbin and Joe was able to find us a meeting spot at a different community center. Once word got relayed to everyone planning to attend and everyone arrived at the new location, it was 7:20. There were sixteen in attendance, which included our speaker and three other guests. The staff at the new place informed us that they close at 8:00 so a unanimous decision was made to skip over all our meeting agenda and go straight to the presentation. George’s brother, Robert, talked about his time at NM Tech where he learned about and worked with explosives. He showed us a video with a snippet of a class they do there where they train first responders when it comes to explosives. In the video, they filled a car full of bags of explosives and set it off so the first responders were able to see, from a distance, the damage it causes. Robert also had some videos that showed the effect of explosives on different buildings. Some of the buildings were built with windows to withstand the force and not shatter, but they flexed. Other buildings had windows that shattered. It was very interesting and kept everyone’s attention. He got lots of questions, but the staff at that location ushered us out at 8:00. We did confirm that we are on the schedule for 8/01 at our regular location so we hope that night isn’t near this chaotic.
August Birthdays and Anniversaries
Bud Hennessey (3) Roger Wilbur & Bobbie Benzaquen (15)
Pat Willan (27)
Jim Clements (29)
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
Jokes of the Month
The Best Real Headlines of 2006 – from Club Cobra Website
Something Went Wrong in Jet Crash, Expert Says [No, really?]
Police Begin Campaign to Run Down Jaywalkers [Now, that’s taking things a bit far!]
Panda Mating Fails, Veterinarian Takes Over [What a Guy!]
Miners Refuse to Work After Death [Lazy so and so’s]
Juvenile Court to Try Shooting Defendant [See if that works any better than a fair trial!]
War Dims Hope for Peace [I can see where it might have that effect!]
If Strike Isn’t Settled Quickly, It May Last Awhile [You think?]
Cold Wave Linked to Temperatures [Who would have thought!]
Red Tape Holds Up New Bridges [You mean there is something stronger than duct tape?]
Man Struck by Lightning: Faces Battery Charges [He probably IS the battery charge!]
New Study of Obesity Looks for Larger Test Group [Weren’t they fat enough?]
Local High School Dropouts Cut in Half [Chainsaw Massacre all over again!]
Hospitals Are Sued by 7 Foot Doctors [Boy, are they tall!]
Kids Make Nutritious Snacks [Taste like chicken?]
Typhoon Rips Through Cemetery; Hundreds Dead
Tumbleweed Early Ford V8 Club Calendar for 2023
August
Tuesday 1st – 7pm Club Meeting at North Domingo Baca Multigenerational Center – Program by Warren of McBride Springs & Welding. Refreshments by Van de Velde’s and Anthony Wagner.
Sunday 13th – All Clubs’ Picnic
September
Tuesday 5th – 7pm Club Meeting at North Domingo Baca Multigenerational Center – Program by the Rattlesnake Museum. Refreshments by Bill Joiner.
Sunday 10th - New Mexico State Fair Car Show
Sunday 24th – NM Car Council Fall Car Show and Cruise
October
Tuesday 3rd – 7pm Club Meeting at North Domingo Baca Multigenerational Center – Program by Lorna Azevedo. Refreshments open
Saturday 14th – Car tour to Rancho de Chimayo
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 followed by visit to the Wheels Museum
December
Saturday 9th – 1 pm Potluck Christmas Gathering at George’s Warehouse
New Mexico State Fair 2022
AUGUST 2023 CLASSIFIED ADS
For Sale: Radiator for 1953 Ford P.U. - very good $150. Gary McGlasson 505-250-1586
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: 1955 Chevrolet BelAire. Gets lots of attention. Runs well. 283/Th350/10-bolt, 2.70 gear/no power/no ac/front disc brakes. $35K OBO. Joe Abbin 505-268-6768 office 505-263-1946 cell.
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
Wanted: 1939 Ford ½ ton rear fenders, floorboard and rear bumper assembly. Contact Daniel at dperea@q.com.
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.
7. Wild Heart Ranch Texas, 3120 FM 1995, Van TX 75790, 505-908-7565