DECEMBER 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
TIMES
PLEASE NOTE: All meetings include Show & Tell. Members are encouraged to bring items to share.
NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, January 3, 2023, 7 pm at North Domingo Baca Multigenerational Center, 7600 Carmel NE, one-half block North and West of Paseo Del Norte and Wyoming.
NEXT BOARD MEETING: Tuesday December 6th, 7pm at North Domingo Baca Multigenerational Center.
BREAKFAST GROUP: No breakfast in December
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
Tumbleweed V8 Club Christmas Party
The Tumbleweed V8 Clubs’ annual Christmas Party will be held on Saturday, December 10th starting at 1pm. This year it will be hosted by George and Jackie Abernathy at the warehouse behind their clinic, Sunrise Veterinary Clinic at 132 Rio Rancho Blvd NE, Rio Rancho. The cost is $3 a person. Meat will be prepared by the hosts with side dishes provided by those attending. Tea, water and coffee will also be provided. Reservations are required and can be made in several ways: Email Jackie at docszoo22@gmail.com ; Call 505-771-2113 and leave a message; text Jackie’s cell at 505-269-4010; or drop them a note with your payment to 2113 San Pablo Rd NE, Rio Rancho NM 87144. You may bring your $3 to the party. Please make your reservation by December 6th.
Requested side dishes are salads, vegetables, desserts and bread. Please note what you intend to bring so we assure there is a variety. Remember there is no club meeting in December.
Our annual gift exchange will take place during the Christmas Party. If you wish to participate, bring a wrapped gift labeled male or female, and you will go home with a lovely gift. Please make the gift something you would like to receive and keep the cost under $20. We also collect for Roadrunner Food Bank; bring your donation -cash or check- and leave it in the marked box and we will make a donation from the club.
Directions to the party: There is only one way in and one way out. Take 528 (Rio Rancho Blvd) to Sundt Rd, turn east and follow the frontage road to Industrial Park Loop. The warehouse is behind Sunrise Clinic. To leave you must follow the frontage road heading north to Don Julio Rd and then turn west to get back to 528.
We hope to have a great turnout and another spectacular Christmas Party.
President’s Message for December 2022 Chris Joiner
Where has this year gone? I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving surrounded by family and friends. It is hard to believe the club Christmas party is just around the corner. I am really looking forward to it and hope you are, too. It is a crazy time of year with lots of holiday parties, performances, and gift exchanges that there isn’t much time left for car club stuff. I would, however, like to thank the club for such a smooth club election season. Another club I belong to had their elections, also. They were not as smooth. So, thank you.
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 November 1, 2022 Meeting
Beth Jackson, Secretary
The meeting was called to order by President Chris. There were 18 members present and no guests. Treasurer Amy reported we are on target with our budget. Chris offered birthday and anniversary greetings. Thanks to Laurel and Gary McGlasson for our delicious refreshments.
Several members reported that the southern New Mexico tour went quite well and was enjoyed by all attendees. They visited White Sands and the Space Museum in Alamogordo, then joined Poco Quatros Club for Lincoln, Smokey Bear Museum and Fort Stanton. Joiners did an excellent job with the organization of the trip.
The Club breakfast in November will be Saturday November 12th at the Range Café near Cottonwood Mall at 8:30am. There will be a board meeting with old and new officers scheduled for December 6th, 7pm at North Domingo Baca Multigenerational Center. There will be no December meeting, however the Christmas party will be held on Saturday, December 10th at the Sunrise Veterinary Clinic warehouse building at 1pm.
Joe reported that the Good Guys Event on November 19-21 in Scottsdale will also have a swap meet. The Albuquerque Coin Show will be held November 11-13. Joyce announced that the New Mexico Council of Car Clubs will be again sponsoring the Museum Car Show on May 21, 2023.
Chris read the nominations for officers and directors. No additional nominations were made and the slate was voted to be accepted. You will find the officers listed elsewhere in this newsletter.
Refreshments and the Raffle were enjoyed. The program consisted of Amy, Beth and Joyce sharing activities they enjoy. Amy Joiner started our program with an explanation of how she does counted cross stitch and diamond painting. She shared several beautiful pieces of her work with us, one of which was a ribbon winner at the New Mexico State Fair. Beth Jackson then explained several of the new techniques used in quilting – primarily rotary cutters and precut fabrics. She displayed several of her recent quilts.
Joyce Clements finished the program by sharing items from her collection of “how much can you stuff in a hat box” which is women’s accessories from the 40’s and beyond. Thanks to all for this interesting program.
December Birthdays and Anniversaries
Corrine Lovato (3) Jim & Jeannine Kontny (11)
Dee Patterson (4) Bob & Joan Quirici (21)
Bobbie Benzaquen (11) Jeff & Beth Jackson (26)
Jan Rothell (14) Bob & Nancy Agnew (30)
Jackie Abernathy (18) Jim & Joyce Clements (30)
Bill Verant (19)
Joan Quirici (31)
Membership Renewal
Our treasurer will be sending out invoices with a membership renewal form. Memberships are $25 per year and include a spousal membership. Please respond promptly with your payment. Thank you.
The History of Flathead Carburetors
Borrowed from “The Distributor” High Country EFV8 Club #28,
Denver, Colorado
The New Ford V-8, developed in secrecy, brought power and speed to the masses. The first version produced 65 horsepower from 221 cubic inches. The same basic design stayed in production for 21 years, two more than the Model T’s inline-four. The Flathead carburetor, a pretty simple device as carbs go, does have an interesting history. I thought it might be fun to take a look at the history of our flathead carbs. Have you ever heard of Detroit Lubricator? Did you know that the first Ford flatheads in 1932 and 1933 came with a Detroit Lubricator, single barrel carburetor mounted on aluminum, single plane, intake manifold? It is certainly something I didn’t know. What was the Detroit Lubricator Company; from my research it seems they were mainly known for the automatic lubricators used in steam engines and locomotives. I could find little information on the carburetor end of their company.
Their carbs were not only used on Fords but Packard and Cadillacs, among others. The single barrel, single plane manifold used on the first Ford V8s were not good at distributing the fuel mixture evenly to all eight cylinders. Henry had apparently insisted on this system initially.
In 1934, a dual throat carburetor, dual plane manifold was introduced which greatly improved performance. The Carb was a Stromberg 40 with the induction improvements and a new cast alloy crankshaft the 34 flathead developed 85 horsepower.
In 1935 Ford went to the Stromberg 48 carb, the horsepower remained the same.
In 1936 the carburetor changed to the famous Stromberg 97, one of the best know carbs in the performance world. Highly sought after today, original carbs have become somewhat scarce. They are so in demand that they are actually remanufacturing them today; they are not cheap of course!
In 1937 the little V8 60 was introduced with a Stromberg 81 Carb. This little engine was actually designed for the European markets that taxed on displacement, and in England on bore size. While under powered in the American Ford, it gave the best gas mileage of any Ford before. Interesting to note that the V8 60 in racing was the first engine to displace the Offie’s hold on midget racing! The 221cu V8 had its water pumps relocated lower on the block for better cooling. Instead of sucking hot water out of the engine it was pumping cooled water in.
In 1938 Ford switched from the Stromberg 97 to the Holly (Ford) 94. This story is pretty interesting; the 94 carb was actually designed by C handler-Groves who had made a contract with Henry Ford to design and supply a more efficient carburetor for one year and in return Ford would hold all patent rights. The Chandler Groves 94 carburetor (named for its .94-inch venturis) was a success. At the end of the one-year contract, Ford wanted to save some money and took the blueprints to Holley….who bid the job for ten cents less per unit.
Holley supplied Ford with 94s until 1957 with 17 different versions. By the way, Ford recently recognized Holly for being one of their suppliers for over 100 years.
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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
DECEMBER 2022 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.
Storage: Outdoor $25/month, secure yard. Joe Abbin 505-296-7678
For Sale: 1926 Model T, Roadster Project. Jim Clements 505-884-7912
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.
Tumbleweed Early Ford V8 Club Calendar for 2022
December
Tuesday 6th, 7pm - Board meeting with new and old officers and directors plan for 2023 – North Domingo Baca Mutigenerational Center
Saturday 10th - Club Christmas Party – 1pm – Sunrise Veterinary Clinic Warehouse
JOKES OF THE MONTH
An Airbus 380 is on its way across the Atlantic. It flies consistently at 800 kn/hr at 30,000 feet, when suddenly a Eurofighter with a Tempo Mach 2 appears.
The pilot of the fighter jet slows down, flies alongside the Airbus and greets the pilot of the passenger plane by radio: “Airbus, boring flight isn’t it? Now have a look here!“
He rolls his jet on its back, accelerates, breaks thorugh the sound barrier, rises rapidly to a dizzying height, and them swoops down almost to sea level in a breathtaking dive.
He loops back next to the Airbus and asks, “Well, how was that?“
The Airbus pilot answers: “Very impressive, but watch this!“
The jet pilot watches the Airbus, but nothing happens. It continues to fly straight, at the same speed. After 15 minutes, the Airbus pilot radios, “Well, How was that?“
Confused, the jet pilot asks, “What did you do?“
The Airbus pilot laughs and says, “I got up, stretched my legs, walked to the back of the aircraft to use the washroom, then got a cup of coffee and a chocolate fudge pastry.“
The moral of the story is: When you’re young, speed and adrenaline seems to be great. But as you get older and wiser, you learn that comfort and peace are more important. This is called S.O.S. – Slower, Older and Smarter.
For all of us who feel only the deepest love and affection for the way computers have enhanced our lives, read on. At a recent computer expo (COMDEX), Bill Gates reportedly compared the computer industry with the auto industy and stated, “If Ford had kept up with technology like the computer industry has, we would all be driving $25 cars that got 1,000 miles to the gallon.“
In response to Bill’s comments, Ford issued a press release stating: If Ford had developed technology like Microsoft, we would all be driving cars with the following characteristics:
1. For no reason whatsoever, your car would crash.........twice a day.
2. Every time they repainted the lines in the road, you would have to buy a new car.
3. Occasionally your car would die on the freeway for no reason. You would have to pull to the side of the road, close all of the windows, shut off the car, restart it, and reopen the windows before you could continue. For some reason you would simply accept this.
4. Occasionally, executing a maneuver such as a left turn would cause your car to shut down and refuse to restart, in which case you would have to reinstall the engine.
5. Macintosh would make a car that was powered by the sun, was reliable, five times as fast and twice as easy to drive – but would run on only five percent of the roads.
6. The oil, water temperature, and alternator warning lights would all be replaced by a single “This car has performed an illegal operation“ warning light.
7. The airbag system would ask, “Are you sure?“ before deploying.
8. Occasionally, for no reason whatsoever, your car would lock you out and refuse to let you in until you simultaneously lifted the door handle, turned the key and grabbed hold of the radio antenna.
9. Every time a new car was introduced car buyers would have to learn how to drive all over again because none of the controls would operate in the same manner as the old car.
10. You’d have to press the “Start“ button to turn the engine off.
PS – I’d like to add that when all else fails, you could call “customer service“ in some foreign country and be instructed in some foreign language how to fix your car yourself!!!!