AUGUST 2024 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 TIMES
PLEASE NOTE: All meetings include Show & Tell. Members are encouraged to bring items to share.
NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 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 Joyce Clements on “Flathead Era Fashions.” Refreshments by Gary and Laurel McGlasson.
NEXT BOARD MEETING:
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 6th Club Meeting – “Flathead Fashions”
Meeting is at 7pm, Tuesday, August 6th, at North Domingo Baca Multigenerational Center, 7600 Carmel NE. The August meeting program will be "Flathead Fashions" presented by Joyce and Friends. It will be an overview of changes in fashions (ladies, men and children) from the years 1932 through 1953. If any other members have items of fashion from those years, you are welcome to bring them, or wear them, and take part in the fun.
As usual, there will be a raffle with lots of goodies, please bring anything you might want to give away. Refreshments will be provided by Gary and Laurel McGlasson.
August Birthdays & Anniversaries
Bud Hennessey (3) Roger Wilbur & Bobbie Benzaquen (15)
Steve Hinken (7)
Pat Willan (27)
Jim Clements (29)
State Fair Car Show
Please put Sunday, September 8th on your calendar as the New Mexico State Fair Car Show. We will meet and all drive in together so we can park along Main Street. We’ll let you know the when and where at the meeting and in the September newsletter.
2024 August President’s Message - Joe Abbin
J oyce Clements from our club will be the speaker at our August meeting at the North Domingo Baca Multi-generational Center. She will talk on clothing fashions in the Flathead Era (1932-1953)! Joyce has briefed us before on shoes, swim suits, underwear, etc. from those times and her depth of knowledge never fails to amaze and entertain me. See announcement elsewhere in this newsletter. Come in costume and/or bring grandma’s bra for show and tell! Free raffle ticket for best Flathead Era attire!
We will learn about old (vintage?) clothes at the meeting but that begs the question of what is “old”? Some of us own cars over 100 years old. Some of us are almost 100 years old. Wow, maybe 100 is the magic number for old. Speaking of cars, according to S&P Global Mobility, there are about 286 million vehicles currently on the road in the US and their average age is 12.6 years old. These are both new records. The mix is also changing from cars to light trucks and SUVs. More cars are being scrapped than being bought new while about twice as many truck types are being bought new than are being scrapped. Bye-bye old cars (and old people)! I’m going to party like it is 1950 in my Mercury (only 74 years old) before it and I get to be 100 (old).
See you young folks at the meeting. Drive an old truck and buck the tide!
Joe Abbin
Minutes of the July Meeting
The meeting was called to order by President Joe. There were twenty-six people present. Included in that were three guests: Steve Hinken and Gus & Debbie’s two granddaughters. Treasurer Amy reported that everything is fine and that the roster has been sent to the national club. Joe mentioned that he has some expenses that need approval before being reimbursed. He mentioned some options regarding the F-1 pickup truck that has been donated to the club. He also talked about going to the Father’s Day Roadster show in Pomona, CA. He said there were about four hundred cars there.
Joe offered birthday and anniversary greetings. Thanks to Don Gutierrez for our delicious refreshments. There were no minutes needing approval for June since we did not have a meeting. Joyce reported that Joe Baird is the new NM Car Council representative. She also mentioned that Collector Car Appreciation Day was coming up the following weekend at the Wheels Museum.
Larry Azevedo mentioned that on July 4 they are having their annual picnic after the Corrales Parade. If joining the parade, be in line by the Elementary School at 9. The parade will start at 10.
Saturday, July 13th will be our club breakfast. It will be at 8:30 at the Range Café near Cottonwood Mall.
Tuesday, August 6th will be our next meeting. Joyce is planning a program on Flathead Era fashion.
Joe asked for approval (per Amy’s request) to purchase a memorial brick for Mary Gorenz. This was brought up back in January but had been postponed. The motion was approved, with no opposition. It was also decided that there is nobody else who passed away in 2023 who needs to be included. Beth reminded us that a previous motion had been passed, we automatically purchase a brick each year in January/February, without having to get approval by the board and then the club.
Larry Bost, George Abernathy, and Joe all brought interesting items for show and tell. We then had an exciting raffle, with lots of prizes, and refreshments.
Debbie Van De Velde gave us an interesting presentation. She talked about her sheep and how she got into raising them. She brought some of her tools for the process of turning wool into yarn. We learned that process is incredibly involved, and she used to do it all herself. We all learned quite a bit, and we may just have to have her speak again sometime.
Amy Joiner
Our speaker, Debbie
Welcome New Member
A visitor to our July meeting has become our newest member. Welcome to Steve Hinken of Los Lunas. Steve has a 1937 Tudor Sedan and a 1950 Custom. Please add him to the just published roster you received last month. His phone number is 505-362-4863 and his email is sthinken@proton.me
2024 OFFICERS AND BOARD MEMBERS
President: Joe Abbin (roadrunnerengr@msn.com) 505-263-1946
Vice-President: Chris Joiner (amy2001tweety@hotmailcom) 505-382-8723
Secretary: Jackie Abernathy (docszoo22@gmail.com) 505-269-4010
Treasurer: Amy Joiner (amy2001tweety@hotmail.com) 505-382-8724
Director: George Abernathy (docszoo22@gmail.com) 505-771-2113
Director: Joe Baird (clanbaird@gmail.com) 505-263-5329
Director: Larry Bost (LBost111@gmail.com) 505-379-7891
Director: Jeff Jackson (jbjaxun@gmail.com) 505-908-7565
Liz Johnson (diesel_buster@yahoo.com) 505-281-5747
Director: Bill Joiner (joinerenterprise@cs.com) 505-238-1794
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
Jokes of the Month
Q: How do astronomers organize a party? A: They planet.
Q: Why can’t you trust an atom? A: Because they make up everything.
I just read a book about Helium. It was so good that I can’t put it down.
Molecule 1: I just lost an electron. Molecule 2: Are you sure? Molecule 1: I’m positive.
Q: What did the 30 degree angle say to the 90 degree angle? A: “You think you’re always right.”
When Magnesium and Oxygen started dating I was like, “O MG!”
Q: Why are atoms Catholic? A: Because they have mass.
Why should you never play poker at the zoo? Too many cheetahs.
My grandfather has the heart of a lion and a lifetime ban at the zoo.
Five out of six people say Russian Roulette is safe.
What do you call a snowman riding in a car? A snowmobile.
Why did the sun skip going to college? It already had a million degrees.
Why do tigers have stripes? They don’t want to be spotted.
How do football players stay cool? They have many fans.
What’s the best way to put a spaceship to sleep? Rocket.
A UGUST 2024 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: Three disassembled 1940 Ford Trucks, with two titles and one flat head V-8 engine and transmission. Items sold as a package and not individually. $9500 or OBO. Contact Nick at 505-980-0841 or nick.s.bakas@gmail.com
F or Sale: 1951 Ford F-1. For project or parts. Has engine and driveline. NM title. Spare 8BA complete engine. For more info call Joe Abbin. 505-268-6768 office.
Storage: Outdoor $25/month, secure yard. Joe Abbin 505-296-7678
Wanted: 1957 Ford ½ Ton Truck, Don Gutierrez 951-241-4959
Services Offered: Vintage engine rebuilding, any make, any model. Stock or modified. Dynamometer testing available. Results guaranteed. References available. Gary McGlasson, 505-250-1586.
Tumbleweed Early Ford V8 Club Calendar for 2024
January
Tuesday 2nd Club Meeting 7pm North Domingo Baca Multigenerational Center - Program Ford Service Manuals & Info by Joe Abbin, Refreshments Amy & Chris Joiner and Joe Abbin.
Saturday 13th Breakfast 8:30am Dave’s High Desert Grill.
February
Tuesday 6th Club Meeting 7pm North Domingo Baca Multigenerational Center – Program by Jay Melin who will present a brief history of NM License plates. Refreshments by the Clements.
Saturday 10th Breakfast 8:30am at Golden Corral
March
Tuesday 5th Club Meeting 7pm N Domingo Baca Center - Program – Liz Johnson on the 1937 Ford. Refreshments Jeff & Beth Jackson
Saturday 8th 8:30am, Breakfast at Sopa’s with a Tour of Frank Brown’s Collection following at 10am.
April
Tuesday 2nd Club Meeting 7pm N Domingo Baca Center - Program – Joe Baird on Ford Specials. Refreshments Joe Warren
Saturday 13th Breakfast 8:30am at Golden Corral
Sunday 28th Cruise & Schmooze at Sonic on San Mateo
May
Tuesday 7th Club Meeting 7pm N Domingo Baca Center - Program – Joe Abbin on Grand National Roadster Show Slide Presentation & Rust Prevention Demo, Refreshments Liz Johnson
Sunday 19th Museum Car Show, 7:30am – 3pm - “The Roarin’20’s”, breakfast following set-up
Monday 27th 11 – 2, Club Birthday Party
June
Tuesday 4th Club Meeting 7pm N Domingo Baca Center – Program - John Taylor on the USS New Mexico Battleship, Refreshments Gus and Debbie Van de Velde
Saturday 8th Breakfast 8:30am, Vick’s Vittles on Central –
July
Tuesday 2nd Club Meeting 7pm N Domingo Baca Center – Program by Gus and Deborah Van de Velde on Sheep Farming in Corrales, Refreshments Don Gutierrez
Thursday 4th Parade in Corrales and Picnic at Azevedo’s
Saturday 13th Breakfast 8:30am at Range Café 10019 Coors Blvd NW
August
Tuesday 6th Club Meeting 7pm – Program by Joyce Clements on Flathead Era Fashion, Refreshments Gary & Laurel McGlasson
Sunday, 11th All Clubs Picnic at Oak Flats
September
Tuesday 3rd Club Meeting 7pm – Program on Paintless Dent Repair,
Refreshments Max & Johanne Glover
Sunday 8th State Fair Car Show, includes breakfast.
Saturday 14th Chimayo Tour
October
Tuesday 1st Club Meeting 7pm – Program by Roger Wilbur on Jewelry Making, Refreshments Larry & Lorna Azevedo
Friday – Sunday 11th – 13th - Trip to Durango to ride the train. (Tentative)
November
Tuesday 5th Club Meeting 7pm Officer Election – Program by Joe Abbin on Flathead Lubrication, Refreshments Rich & Barbara Polk
Saturday 9th Breakfast 8:30am K & I Diner, Moriarty Museum Tour
December
Saturday 7th Club Christmas Party 1pm Potluck at George’s Warehouse
Tuesday 3rd (tentative Board meeting with new and old officers and directors plan for 2025