JANUARY 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
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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. Joe Abbin will speak on A Short History of Hawaii and Its Coinage. Please bring Hawaiian treats to share!
NEXT BOARD MEETING: TBD
BREAKFAST GROUP: Saturday, January 14th, 8:30am at Vick’s Vittles followed by a tour of Joe Abbin’s garage.
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
JANUARY 4TH MEETING
Our first meeting of 2023 will be Tuesday, January 3rd, 7pm at North Domingo Baca Mutigenerational Center at 7600 Carmel NE. You are welcome to bring your membership dues of $25 to turn in to our treasurer, Amy.
Joe Abbin will be presenting our program entitled A Short History of Hawaii and Its Coinage.
Hawaii is the only US state to have formerly been a monarchy and arguably a country before it became associated with the US. Come learn about 70 million years of Hawaiian history from its beginning on the Pacific Ocean floor, to its discovery by the Polynesians, to the tragic ending of the last Princess, to its current status. Along the way the Hawaiians and their visitors developed their own media of exchange as they became participants in world trade in spite of their isolation. Prior to statehood, the Hawaiians issued their own money which is highly collectable now. Samples will be on hand.
Wow! Seventy million years of history summarized in twenty minutes! Come hear all about it and bring your own Hawaiian show and tell. Heck, let’s dress for the occasion and bring Hawaiian treats!
JANUARY BREAKFAST AND GARAGE TOUR
On Saturday, January 14th, 8:30am, club members and friends will gather at Vick’s Vittles for breakfast. The restaurant is located at 8810 Central Ave SE, Wyoming & Central (almost). After breakfast, Joe Abbin has graciously offered to open his garage for tours and to kick his tires. Joe’s garage is at 9800 Acoma Rd SE. If you’re skipping breakfast you can get to the garage around 10.
President’s Message for January 2023 Chris Joiner
Chris and Amy Joiner
Happy New Year!
We had a great club Christmas party. Thank you to George and Jackie for being our hosts and for going above and beyond with the food they prepared. The party was a good way to end the year for our club.
In December, our board members met and started putting some program ideas together for 2023. We also brainstormed some places to visit after our monthly breakfasts. We are hoping to get down to Las Cruces to the Globo Rojo museum there since we didn’t get to last year. We are in the beginning stages of planning that, but are shooting for June. We also talked about doing a drive, in the fall, to Taos and/or the Enchanted Circle. I am excited for everything and hope 2023 is even more successful than 2022.
January Birthdays and Anniversaries
Demetrio Lee (1) Chris and Amy Joiner (1)
Bill Joiner (21) Bill and Evonne Joiner (21)
Don Gutierrez (27)
David McLain (31)
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
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
Converting from 6 to 12 volts by Tony Hoffman
There is a lot of misinformation about converting from 6 to 12 volts in our older cars. There is little benefit from converting from 6 volts to 12 volts, and no need to do so unless running new 12 volt high current draw accessories. There are small 6-12 converters available for low draw accessories such as 12 volt radios and such. Car makers converted to 12 volts in 1955, mainly to save on copper wire costs. 12 volts means you can use half the gauge wire that was used for 6 volt systems, so the cost saving are substantial. Many do this conversion, and many good mechanics suggest it, to correct slow and hard starting conditions, but that is not usually necessary. These cars were designed to start easily by the average person when new, and this can be restored pretty easily, assuming the fuel system and carburetor are working properly. The main culprit is corrosion on the battery connections and wiring, which causes voltage drop, in turn leading to hard starting. A couple of other factors contribute to hard starting, which are also not difficult to fix. As are many early Chrysler products, my 1949 Dodge pickup was always notoriously slow cranking and hard to start. It was my first car, given to me in 1960, and for years it was irritating to have to push start it or jump it to get it started. After trying several things, I finally did what I learned many years ago; when a problem seems difficult or complicated to solve, it is best to strip it back to its basics. That is, it was designed when new to start easily and reliably. After determining that the charging system was okay and the battery up to snuff, I first replaced the battery ground cable with the largest gauge I could find, and instead of connecting it to the vehicle frame, I connected it under a mounting bolt on the starter motor, so the current didn’t need to go through corroded body connections to get there. I then cleaned all electrical connections including battery terminals and cables, so there would be minimal voltage drop between the battery, starter, and ignition switch. I also rebuilt the starter motor. It’s pretty easy on older cars. I took out the two bolts that hold the case together, cleaned the commutator with some fine sandpaper, and replaced the brushes. I also replaced the bearing in the starter motor near the end that goes to the flywheel, since if this is worn, it causes more of a gap between its gear and the flywheel gear, requiring more leverage and power from the motor. Then I oiled the two bearings and reassembled it. The last thing I did was take a tip from modern cars; I ran a wire directly from the battery terminal to the ignition switch. This helps provide maximum voltage to the spark coil when starting.
From December 2022 Deuce News, Regional Group 32, San Jose, CA
JOKES OF THE MONTH
OLD CEMETERIES
Harry Edsel Smith of Albany, New York: Born 1902 – Died 1942
Looked up the elevator shaft to see if the car was on the way down, It was.
On the grave of Ezekial Aikle in East Dalhousie Cemetery, Nova Scotia:
Here lies Ezekial Aikle, Age 102. Only the good die young.
In a Uniontown, Pennsylvania cemetery:
Here lies the body of Jonathan Blake, Stepped on the gas instead of the brake.
In a London, England cemetery:
Here lies Ann Mann, who lived an old maid but died an old Mann. Dec. 8, 1767.
In a Ruidoso, New Mexico, cemetery:
Here lies Johnny Yeast. Pardon him for not rising.
Christmas Party
Thanks to George and Jackie Abernathy for hosting the Christmas party this year. We had a good turnout, the food was delicious, and the gift exchange was fun. I will post several pictures below which were provided by Jackie Abernathy and Joe Abbin. There will be additional pictures on our website under “Christmas Party 2022”.
January 2023 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 2023
January
Tuesday 3rd Club Meeting 7pm North Domingo Baca Multigenerational Center - Program – A Short History of Hawaii and Its Coinage by Joe Abbin, Refreshments Amy & Chris Joiner
Saturday 14th Breakfast 8:30am Vick’s Vittles followed by tour of Joe Abbin’s garage.
February
Tuesday 7th Club Meeting 7pm North Domingo Baca Multigenerational Center – Program by Danny of Southwest Auto Paints & Supplies
UNDER CONSTRUCTION
MORE TO FOLLOW