FEBRUARY 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, February 4, 2025 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 Larry Azevedo on the early life of Henry Ford.

NEXT BOARD MEETING:

BREAKFAST GROUP: Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 8:30 am at Golden Corral, 5207 San Mateo 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

February 4th, 2025 Meeting

You all know about Henry Ford’s V8 Flathead and his life during the years ’32 to ’47. What do you know about Henry’s early life and how that might have affected his interest in automobiles? Find out at the February meeting as Larry Azevedo takes you back to the 1800’s. Larry was ill for the January meeting so will be presenting in February.

Larry Azevedo has been running in the Montana 500 race the last couple of years and you can read about that race in the Hagerty magazine. Montana 500: Model Ts Doing the Impossible Since 1961 – Hagerty Media

The meeting will be held Tuesday, February 4th, 7pm at North Domingo Baca Center, 7600 Carmel NE.

BREAKFAST

Club Members and friends will meet on Saturday, February 8th, at 8:30am at Golden Corral for breakfast and conversation. Golden Corral is located at 5207 San Mateo NE.

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

2025 February President’s Message - Joe Abbin

In January we had a slide show in lieu of a talk by Larry Azevedo, who came down with the flu. He recovered and the February meeting will feature Larry’s talk on Henry Ford’s early years. As noted before, this was a fascinating period in Henry’s journey to found a worldwide automotive empire. He was an early innovator, craftsman, entrepreneur, and racer! Don’t miss this one!

The meeting will be held at our regular spot - the North Domingo Baca Multi-generational Center one block north of Wyoming and Paseo Del Norte. See you there!

Joe Abbin

Minutes of the January 7th Meeting

Joe Abbin called the meeting to order at 7pm.

· Minutes from the previous meeting were approved and accepted.

· Refreshments were provided by Joe Abbin

· Anniversaries and birthdays were noted

o Demetrio Lee (1)

o Liz Johnson (14)

o Bill Joiner (21)

o Don Gutierrez (27)

o David McLain (31)

o Bill and Evonne Joiner (21)

o Chris and Amy Joiner (1)

· Paul McLaughlin’s wife recently passed.

Amy Joiner gave the Treasurer’s report: budget is on schedule.

Joe Baird gave the NMCC report:

· Nothing planned for this month

New Business

· Board meeting on 1/8/2025 at the Village Inn in Corrales at 7pm.

· Breakfast on 1/11/2025 will be at Hello Deli at 8:30 am.

Joe Abbin gave a presentation on the Barrett-Jackson auction in Arizona, including a slide presentation.

Show and Tell

· Antique patinaed gas can

· Oil can funnel

· Poster

· And more

· Max G. presented a Stewart Warner tach; it needed a sender/sensor, was willing to trade or sell

50/50 Raffle ($44)

Larry A. will give a presentation on Henry Ford next month, health allowing.

Meeting adjourned at approximately 8:30 pm.

Liz Johnson, Secretary

“Don’t Fall in Love with Your Stuff” Joe Abbin

On Christmas Eve 2024, my beloved 2001 Ford F350 dually diesel was stolen from my driveway. After 24 years of pampering, it was gone! No trace so far. Almost certainly went to Mexico to be tortured.

Then on January 10, I was hit by a city ART bus in my 2019 Ford EcoSport which is a total loss. I’m lucky to be alive as the bus connected with my driver’s side door. No injuries to me or my passenger thanks to the steel beam in the door and the deployment of six airbags. Trauma for sure!

The only upside of all this is I have more parking spaces….haha. Although upset by the losses, they remind me that we are only caretakers of our stuff and that we often can’t call all the shots on their ultimate disposition, even when we are alive. I’m glad I’m alive making plans for what to do next.

February Birthdays & Anniversaries

Bob Quirici (5) Joe & Amanda Baird (5)

Pat Bost (9)

Debbie Van de Velde (9)

Chris Joiner (12)

Neva Coffee (19)

Anita Warren (24)

Joe Warren (25)

Richard Polk (28)

Here's a nice colorful ad from the July, 1940, McCall's magazine. 1940 was a very good year for the fashion world - fitted bodices with a lot of variety in treatment and softly draped skirts. Hats were also very creative. Joyce Clements

FEBRUARY 2025 CLASSIFIED ADS

For Sale: The 1952-1953 Ford Book, Vol 1 & 2 - $50.00 or BO

Ford Chassis Parts & Accessories, P/cars 1928 thru 1948, Trucks 1928 thru 1947 - $50.00 or B/O

Chevrolet Chassis and Body Parts Catalog, 1946 thru 1964, $55.00 or B/O

Instructions for the Operation and Care of your 1937 Chevrolet Trucks

$9.00

Car Classics Magazine, July 1969 - $10.00

Route 66 Main Street of America, Illinois to California - $7.00

Call Dee Patterson 505-864-3458

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

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. $79,000. Joe Abbin, roadrunnerengr@msn.com, 505-263-1946. NM

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 2025

January

Tuesday 7th Club Meeting 7pm North Domingo Baca Multigenerational Center - Program Joe Abbin, Barrett-Jackson Auction Slides

Saturday 11th Breakfast 8:30am Hello Deli

February

Tuesday 4th Club Meeting 7pm North Domingo Baca Multigenerational Center –Program by Larry Azevedo on Henry Ford, the Early Years. Refreshments Joe Baird.

Saturday 8th Breakfast 8:30am at Golden Corral

March

Tuesday 4th Club Meeting 7pm N Domingo Baca Center - Program – George Abernathy on Fentanyl. Refreshments Van de Velde & Wagner

Saturday 8th 8:30am, Breakfast at Sopa’s with a Tour of Frank Brown’s Collection following at 10am.

April

Tuesday 1st Club Meeting 7pm N Domingo Baca Center - Program –Will Clements on Early Ford Transmissions. Refreshments Glovers

Saturday 12th Breakfast 8:30am at Village Inn in Rio Rancho followed by tour of Abernathy’s garage.

May

Tuesday 6th Club Meeting 7pm N Domingo Baca Center - Program – Open – Computer Security, Refreshments Liz Johnson

Sunday?? Museum Car Show, 7:30am – 3pm

Monday 26th 11 – 2, Club Birthday Party

June

Tuesday 3rd Club Meeting 7pm N Domingo Baca Center – Gus Van de Velde & Anthony Wagner on Corrales Church History. Refreshments Larry Bost.

Saturday 14th Breakfast 8:30am, Indian Cultural Center

July

Tuesday 1st Club Meeting 7pm N Domingo Baca Center – Program by Joe Baird on 6 to 12 volt Conversion. Refreshments Abernathys.

Thursday 4th Parade in Corrales and Picnic at Azevedo’s

August

Tuesday 5th Club Meeting 7pm – Program by Joe Baird/Eddie Corbin on Cormit Speedway, Refreshments Clements.

Sunday ??? All Clubs Picnic at Oak Flats

September

Tuesday 2nd Club Meeting 7pm – Program by Joe Abbin/Bob Davalos on ABQ Early Drag Racing.

Refreshments Joe Warren

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

October

Tuesday 7th Club Meeting 7pm – Program on Auto Pin Striping, Refreshments Joiners

Saturday 11th Breakfast TBD

November

Tuesday 4th Club Meeting 7pm Officer Election – Program Model Car Show. Refreshments Open

Saturday 8th Breakfast 8:30am K & I Diner with tour of Commemorative Air Force in Moriarity

TBD Mountainaire apple Harvest Tour

December

Saturday 6th Club Christmas Party 1pm Potluck

Christmas Parades

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. The Santa Fe Detail, 7512 Avenger Way, Unit 2, Santa Fe NM 87507, 505-204-5120, Luis.

6. 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

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