DECEMBER 2025 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, North Domingo Baca Mutigenerational Center,

7600 Carmel NE, Albuquerque, NM

V8 TIMES

PLEASE NOTE: All meetings include Show & Tell. Members are encouraged to bring items to share.

NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, January 6, 2026 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 on Vapor Lock and Fuel Pumps by Joe Abbin.

NEXT BOARD MEETING: Thursday, January 8th, 6:30pm, Village Pizza in Corrales.

BREAKFAST GROUP: None 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

CHRISTMAS PARTY

The Tumbleweed V8 Club’s annual Christmas Party will be held on Saturday, December 6th 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 $5 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 $5 to the party. Please make your reservation by December 2nd.

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 suitable for anyone to receive. We will be doing the exchange a little differently this year. 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 (to Roadrunner Food Bank) - and leave it in the marked box and we will make a donation from the club.

We hope to have a great turnout and another outstanding Christmas Party.

December Birthdays and Anniversaries

Corrine Lovato (3) Bob & Joan Quirici (21)

Dee Patterson (4) Jeff & Beth Jackson (26)

Bobbie Benzaquen (11) Bob & Nancy Agnew (30)

Jackie Abernathy (18) Jim & Joyce Clements (30)

Joan Quirici (31)

2025 OFFICERS AND BOARD MEMBERS

President: Joe Abbin (roadrunnerengr@msn.com) 505-263-1946

Vice-President: Debbie Van de Velde (GusandDebbie@gmail.com) 505-225-9488

Secretary: Liz Johnson (diesel_buster@yahoo.com) 505-281-5747

Treasurer: Amy Joiner (amy2001tweety@hotmail.com) 505-382-8724

Director: George Abernathy (docszoo22@gmail.com) 505-771-2113

Director: Jackie Abernathy (docszoo22@gmail.com) 505-269-4010

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

Director: Anthony Wagner (anthonywagner@comcast.net) 505-270-5015

Director: Roger Wilbur 505-603-5031

2026 OFFICERS AND BOARD MEMBERS

President: Jeff Jackson (jbjaxun@gmail.com) 505-908-7565

Vice-President: Joe Abbin (roadrunnerengr@msn.com) 505-263-1946

Secretary: Liz Johnson (diesel_buster@yahoo.com) 505-281-5747

Treasurer: Amy Joiner (amy2001tweety@hotmail.com) 505-382-8724

Director: Joe Baird (clanbaird@gmail.com) 505-263-5329

Director: Larry Bost (LBost111@gmail.com) 505-379-7891

Director: Debbie Louie (GusandDebbie@gmail.com) 505-225-9488

Director: Anthony Wagner (anthonywagner@comcast.net) 505-270-5015

Director: Roger Wilbur 505-603-5031

Newsletter Editor: Beth Jackson (bjaxun@gmail.com) 505-908-8564

2025 December President’s Message - Joe Abbin

The December 6th meeting will be our annual Christmas party which will also include the installation of next year’s officers elected at the November meeting. The party will be hosted by the Abernathy’s at the ballroom of the Sunrise Animal Clinic in Rio Rancho. This is always a fun event with great food and a bargain at $5 each. You can pay at the door. Bring your family and friends along with a side dish/desert. Make reservations with Jackie Abernathy at docszoo22@gmail.com or call 505-771-2113 and leave a message, or text Jackie’s cell at 505-269-4010. This contact info along with other party details are elsewhere in this newsletter. Bring a low cost gift suitable for either sex if you would like to participate in the gift exchange which will incorporate a new twist this year. Oh boy! Cash/check donations will also be accepted for the Roadrunner Food Bank. Share the joy with those in need.

It has been a great year for our club and next year is looking even greater! I’m honored to have been president and will be looking forward to serving as vice-president next year with Jeff Jackson as president. Jeff and I will be coordinating our activities. Please submit your ideas for activities and meeting programs. Better still, volunteer to give a talk or lead a tour! We all learn from each other.

See you at the party! Merry Christmas and have a safe holiday season!

Minutes of the November 4, 2025 Meeting

President Joe Abbin called the meeting to order almost on time at about 7 pm.

· November Anniversaries and birthdays were noted, and are also in the November Newsletter

· Amy Joiner gave the Treasurer’s report: no change from last month; on budget.

· Minutes from the previous meeting were approved by the members present and accepted.

· Anthony, Debbie, and Gus provided refreshments: Root beer floats!

· Guests:

o Eddie Corbin

o Gabriel Berry (Jacksons’ grandson)

o Mike Mulligan

o Jack Logan

Joe Baird was ill and didn’t attend the NMCC meeting. Complete listing at https://www.nmcarcouncil.com/nmccc-upcoming-events-page.html

· The next NMCC meeting will be in 2026

New Business; November 2025

· Abernathy’s Christmas Party on 12/6

o Reservations required – contact the Abernathy’s

o At the warehouse behind the Sunrise Veterinary Clinic

o $5

o Bring a side or a dessert

o White Elephant to be decided…

· Breakfast – Grandma’s K & I Diner, 2500 Broadway Blvd SE, Albuquerque, NM 87102

· Chilili Car Show – 11/8 at 1200, beautiful day & a good turnout

· EFV-8 Officers and Board Members were elected as listed on the ballot by the members present at the meeting

· Goodguys Car Show at Scottsdale AZ 11/21-11/23

November 2025 meeting event

· Model Car show and talk by Jack Logan with Eddie Corbin

Show and Tell

· Will Clements presented the rebuilding of a diving helmet distributor that he rebuilt for Max

Meeting adjourned at approximately 8:35 PM. Liz Johnson, Secretary

Getting a HeadStart on 2026

Joe Abbin agreed to start 2026 off with a presentation on fuel pumps and vapor lock. He receives many questions on this topic from Ford V8 members nationwide. Please see list of potential topics for presentations in 2026. We will review these at the January 6th meeting. The board will meet on Thursday, January 8, 6:30pm at Village Pizza in Corrales to plan for the rest of the year.

Happy Holidays to all!

Jeff Jackson

Jokes of the Month

Customer: My keyboard is not working anymore.

Tech Support: Are you sure it’s plugged into the computer?

Customer: No. I can’t get behind the computer.

Tech Support: Pick up your keyboard and walk 10 paces back.

Customer: OK

Tech Support: Did the keyboard come with you?

Customer: Yes

Tech Support: That means the keyboard is not plugged in.

Customer: I can’t get on the Intenet.

Tech Support: Are you sure you used the right password?

Customer: Yes, I’m sure. I saw my colleague do it.

Tech Support: Can you tell me what the password was?

Customer: Five dots.

Tech Support: How may I help you?

Customer: I’m writing my first email.

Tech Support: OK, and what seems to be the problem?

Customer: Well, I have the letter ‘a’ in the address, but how do I get the little circle around it?

A woman customer called the Canon help desk with a problem with her printer.

Tech Support: Are you running it under Windows?

Customer: “No, my desk is next to the door, but that is a good point. The man sitting in the cubicle next to me is under a window, and his printer is working fine.”

Suggested Topics For 2026 Meetings

2026 Activity suggestions with potential presenters or coordinators:

Pin striping – Bost

World Class Ship Modeling –Straub

NM History-Montie Avery

Auto Art, Graphic Design-Baird, Graham, McGlaughlin, etc.

Auto Theft-Abbin

Tools Presentation & Tour-Jerry Page

NM Hunting & Fishing- Wilbur, etc.

NM License Plates

EFV-8 Ignition, electrical trouble shooting-Baird

EFV-8 Carburetion

Model Trains-Lenander, Chris Joiner

(2026 activity suggestions continued)

Auto Insurance

Auto Detailing

Sparkplugs-Corbin

Larry Icerman Collection Tour (Santa Fe)

Jim Guthrie Museum & Shop Tour (ABQ)

Commemorative Air Force Tour (Moriarty)

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 2025 CLASSIFIED ADS

For Sale: Radiator for 1953 Ford P.U. - very good $150. Gary McGlasson 505-250-1586

For Sale: 1940 Mercury Sedan Coupe. Call Max Glover for more information. 505-249-7344 Cell or 505-792-2011 Home.

For Sale: 1936 Ford Phaeton, $40,000. Call Chris Joiner 505-382-8723.

For Sale: 1940 Willys. Former gasser. All steel. 468 cu.in. BBC, TH350 transmission, Ford 9” rear end, disc brakes all around, straight axle, Mustang steering box, Custom grey ultra leather interior, Kenwood stereo, alarm. No A/C, PS, or PB. $59,000 OBO. Joe Abbin, roadrunnerengr@msn.com, 505-263-1946.

For Sale: 1931 Model A Coupe. Older restoration. Runs & drives well. Modern radiator, 6v alternator, electrical upgrades. $16,000. Jake at 602-275-7990,jake@vintagepartsarizona.com

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 2026 (Preliminary)

January

Tuesday 6th Club Meeting 7pm North Domingo Baca Multigenerational Center

Saturday 10th Breakfast 8:30am

February

Tuesday 3rd Club Meeting 7pm North Domingo Baca Multigenerational Center

Saturday 14th Breakfast 8:30am

March

Tuesday 3rd Club Meeting 7pm N Domingo Baca Center

Saturday 14th Breakfast 8:30am

April

Tuesday 7th Club Meeting 7pm N Domingo Baca Center

Saturday 11th Breakfast 8:30am

May

Tuesday 5th Club Meeting N Domingo Baca Center

Sunday 17th Museum Car Show, 10am – 3pm

Monday 25th 11 – 2, Club Birthday Party

June

Tuesday 2nd Club Meeting 7pm N Domingo Baca Center

Saturday 13th Breakfast 8:30am

July

Tuesday 7th Club Meeting 7pm N Domingo Baca Center

Saturday 4th Parade in Corrales and Picnic at Azevedo’s, 209 Hansen Rd., Corrales, 87048.

August

Tuesday 4th Club Meeting 7pm

Saturday 8th Breakfast 8:30am

Sunday ?? All Clubs Picnic at Oak Flats for info go to www.nmcarcouncil.com

September

Tuesday 1st Club Meeting 7pm

Sunday ?? State Fair Car Show, meet for breakfast after set-up.

October

Tuesday 6th Club Meeting 7pm

Saturday 10th Breakfast 8:30am

November

Tuesday 3rd Club Meeting 7pm Officer Election

Saturday 14th Breakfast 8:30am

December

Saturday 12th Club Christmas Party 1pm Potluck

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, 3100 Pan American Fwy NE, Unit 6, Albuquerque, NM 87107, 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. Auto Glass Now, 8201 Menaul Blvd NE, Albuquerque NM 87110, 505-897-9000. Also at 8301 San Pedro NE, Albuquerque NM 87113, 505-445-7022

6. Wild Heart Ranch Texas, 3120 FM 1995, Van TX 75790, 505-908-7565